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Breaking capacity is the headline number here: 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 79 kA at 500 V, and 4.25 kA at 690 V. ## Panel fit and footprint The 86 mm depth includes the rotary handle and terminal covers; verify clearance against the enclosure door or gland plate if you're retrofitting into a tight panel.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2163-5HL36-0HH0 SENTRON MCCB, 63 A, 187 kA at 240","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-5HL36-0HH0 molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 63 A rated continuous current, 187 kA breaking capacity at 240 V. ETU320 release, shunt trip. Current lifecy","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"86 mm","Width":"105 mm","Height":"181 mm","at 240 V":"187 kA","at 415 V":"121 kA","at 440 V":"121 kA","at 500 V":"79 kA","at 690 V":"4.25 kA","at 40 °C":"63 A","at 45 °C":"63 A","at 50 °C":"63 A","at 55 °C":"60.6375 A","at 60 °C":"58.275 A","at 65 °C":"55.9125 A","at 70 °C":"53.55 A","Trip indicator":"Yes","Number of poles":"3","Product version":"Line protection","Voltage trigger":"Yes","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product brand name":"SENTRON","Product designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Latching - endurance":"20 000","Undervoltage Release":"No","Communication Function":"No","Phase failure detection":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","Power loss [W] / maximum":"4 W","Auxiliary contact version":"2 auxiliary switches + 1 trip alarm switch HQ","During Operation / Maximum":"70 °C","During Operation / Minimum":"-25 °C","Other Measurement Function":"No","Rated continuous current Iu":"63 A","Rated insulation voltage Ui":"800 V","Of The Supplied Basic Switch":"3VA2163-5HL36-0AA0","Design of the auxiliary release":"Shunt trip (STL)","Ground fault monitoring version":"Without","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Trip":"3VA9688-0BL30","Design of the overcurrent release":"ETU320","Protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","Reference code / acc. to DIN EN 81346-2":"Q","Adjustable response value time / tr max.":"17","Adjustable response value time / tr min.":"0.5","Undervoltage Release With Leading Contact":"No","Product extension / optional / motor drive":"Yes","Adjustable response value current / Ir max.":"63 A","Adjustable response value current / li max.":"756 A","Adjustable response value current / li min.":"95 A","Adjustable response value current / lr min.":"25 A","Neutral conductors / upgradeable/retrofittable":"No","Number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"3","Protective function of the overcurrent release":"LI","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AB12","Switching capacity class of the circuit breaker":"M","Max. rated operational current of the frame size":"160 A","Max. rated operational voltage Ue with AC 50/60Hz":"690 V","Type of electrical connection / for main current circuit":"box terminal","Arrangement of electrical connectors / for main current circuit":"Front terminal","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, round conductor terminal, stranded":"1 x (6-120 mm²)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/b27f8f8fa25a6619d6d76a928fe2e8a2.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=123017&mlfb=3VA2163-5HL36-0HH0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2163-5HL36-0HH0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of 3VA2163-5HL36-0HH0 at 415 V?","answer":"121 kA at 415 V, which covers most industrial 400 V distribution panels. At 240 V it's 187 kA, and at 690 V it drops to 4.25 kA."},{"question":"What trip unit and auxiliary contacts does this MCCB have?","answer":"It uses an ETU320 electronic trip unit with a shunt trip (STL) release. The auxiliary contact configuration is two auxiliary switches plus one trip alarm switch (HQ variant)."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2163-5HL36-0HH0 and how is it quoted?","answer":"We source and quote this part to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm price and lead time."},{"question":"Will 3VA2163-5HL36-0HH0 fit in a panel designed for a 3VA1110-5EE32-0JA0?","answer":"The 3VA2163 is a different frame size — 105 mm wide versus the 3VA1110's narrower footprint. It will not drop into the same mounting base or busbar connections without mechanical modification. Check the panel's cutout and busbar layout before substituting."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2163-5HL36-0HH0","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2163-5HL36-0HH0 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}