{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA2163-5HL36-0KL0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA2163-5HL36-0KL0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2163-5HL36-0KL0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2163-5HL36-0KL0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-5HL36-0KL0, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker, 63 A continuous, 187 kA at 240 V, line protection with shunt trip and auxiliary switch set.","salesMarkdown":"The 3VA2163-5HL36-0KL0: The 63 A continuous rating is the thermal-magnetic trip's backbone — it's rated for the full 63 A load at any ambient from 40 °C up to 70 °C, which is unusual. Most MCCBs start derating above 40 °C; this one doesn't, so you can mount it in a hot panel next to drives or transformers without oversizing. The 187 kA interrupting rating at 240 V is the headline number, but the real-world selectivity story is at 415 V (121 kA) and 500 V (75.6 kA). At 690 V it drops to 3.7 kA — that's still enough for most 690 V motor branch circuits, but you'll need coordination study if you're feeding a 690 V transformer secondary. That means you get remote status, trip indication, and a separate alarm contact without adding aftermarket modules. It's a 3-pole SENTRON MCCB sized for line protection — meaning it's the main or feeder breaker in a distribution panel, not a motor-circuit protector.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2163-5HL36-0KL0 SENTRON MCCB, 63 A, 187 kA at 240","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-5HL36-0KL0 molded case circuit breaker, 63 A continuous, 187 kA breaking at 240 V. 3-pole line protection with shunt trip and auxiliary switches. 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That covers most industrial distribution voltages with healthy margin for high-fault services."},{"question":"What auxiliary switches come with this breaker?","answer":"The factory configuration includes 2 auxiliary switches, 1 trip alarm switch, and 1 electrical alarm switch — all built into the breaker, no separate modules needed. It also has a shunt trip release (STL) for remote tripping."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2163-5HL36-0KL0 and what is the lead time?","answer":"We source this part to order against an RFQ through independent distribution channels. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for the latest lead time and price."},{"question":"Will 3VA2163-5HL36-0KL0 drop into a panel built for 3VA2116-5HL32-0AK0?","answer":"Both are 3-pole SENTRON MCCBs sharing the same SENTRON mounting footprint and busbar system, so the physical swap is straightforward. The key difference is rating: this one is 63 A continuous with 187 kA at 240 V, while the 3VA2116 variant is a 16 A frame with lower interrupting capacity. Verify the load and SCCR requirements before swapping."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2163-5HL36-0KL0","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/3VA2163-5HL36-0KL0 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}}