{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA2163-5JP32-0KC0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA2163-5JP32-0KC0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2163-5JP32-0KC0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2163-5JP32-0KC0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-5JP32-0KC0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 63 A continuous, 187 kA breaking capacity at 240 VAC, line protection design, with communication function and shunt trip release.","salesMarkdown":"## 63 A MCCB with 187 kA interrupting capacity — line protection for high-fault panels The Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-5JP32-0KC0 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker rated for 63 A continuous current across the full ambient range from 40 °C to 70 °C — no derating needed up to that ceiling. Its interrupting capacity hits 187 kA at 240 VAC, 121 kA at 415/440 VAC, and still manages 75.6 kA at 500 VAC, making it a fit for high-fault industrial distribution where standard MCBs would weld shut. The 86 mm depth × 105 mm width × 181 mm height footprint matches the SENTRON 3VA frame, so it lands in the same panel cutout as other 3VA2 breakers. ## Built-in communication and shunt trip — not a bare breaker That means it can report status and accept a remote trip signal without an add-on module — useful for emergency-off circuits or PLC-driven load shedding. The undervoltage release is absent by design, so the breaker holds in regardless of control power state; if you need UVR protection, this isn't the variant. ## Current production — no obsolescence concern Lifecycle status is current, so this order code is still in active manufacture from Siemens. No last-time-buy clock, no substitute hunt needed. ## Panel fit and thermal limits Three-pole frame at 105 mm wide — standard 3VA2 panel cutout. Maximum power loss is 4 W, negligible for enclosure heat load calculations.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2163-5JP32-0KC0 SENTRON MCCB, 63A, 3P, 187kA@240V","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-5JP32-0KC0 molded case circuit breaker, 63 A continuous, 3-pole, 187 kA interrupting at 240 VAC. Current production, sourced to order. Quoted on request.","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","Maximum":"756 A","Minimum":"95 A","at 240 V":"187 kA","at 415 V":"121 kA","at 440 V":"121 kA","at 500 V":"75.6 kA","at 690 V":"3.7 kA","at 40 °C":"63 A","at 45 °C":"63 A","at 50 °C":"63 A","at 55 °C":"63 A","at 60 °C":"63 A","at 65 °C":"63 A","at 70 °C":"63 A","Depth [In]":"3.39 in","Width [In]":"4.13 in","Height [In]":"7.13 in","Trip Indicator":"No","Number Of Poles":"3","Voltage Trigger":"Yes","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product Brand Name":"SENTRON","Product Designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Undervoltage Release":"No","Design Of The Product":"Line protection","Communication Function":"Yes","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","power loss [W] / maximum":"4 W","During Operation / Maximum":"70 °C","During Operation / Minimum":"-25 °C","Other Measurement Function":"No","Of The Supplied Basic Switch":"3VA21635JP320AA0","Design Of The Auxiliary Switch":"2 auxiliary switches HQ","Design Of The Auxiliary Release":"shunt trip (STL)","Ground-Fault Monitoring Version":"Without","Continuous Current / Rated Value":"63 A","Insulation Voltage / Rated Value":"800 V","Design Of The Overcurrent Release":"ETU550","protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","design of the N-conductor protection":"adjustable OFF; 40% to 160%","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Trip Unit":"3VA9688-0BL33","Product Function / Grounding Protection":"No","operating voltage / at AC / rated value":"690 V","reference code / according to IEC 81346-2":"Q","Continuous Current / Rated Value / Maximum":"160 A","Product Extension / Optional / Motor Drive":"Yes","Protection Function Of The Overcurrent Release":"LSI","number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"2","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AA12","Switching Capacity Class Of The Circuit Breaker":"M","Mechanical Service Life (Operating Cycles) / Typical":"25 000","Type Of Electrical Connection / For Main Current Circuit":"on both sides nut keeper kit","Arrangement Of Electrical Connectors / For Main Current Circuit":"Front terminal"}},"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=399518&mlfb=3VA2163-5JP32-0KC0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2163-5JP32-0KC0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2163-5JP32-0KC0 and how is it quoted?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution channels. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm price and lead time."},{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of 3VA2163-5JP32-0KC0 at different voltages?","answer":"At 240 VAC it interrupts 187 kA; at 415 VAC and 440 VAC, 121 kA; at 500 VAC, 75.6 kA; and at 690 VAC, 3.7 kA. The 187 kA rating at 240 V makes it suitable for high-fault-capacity panels where standard breakers would fail."},{"question":"Will 3VA2163-5JP32-0KC0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA2163-8JQ32-0AA0?","answer":"Both are 3-pole 3VA2 frame breakers with the same 105 mm width and 86 mm depth, so they share the same panel cutout and bus connection pattern. The difference is in the auxiliary configuration and release type — this unit carries a shunt trip and communication function, while the 8JQ32 variant has different auxiliaries. Check the specific auxiliary wiring before swapping."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2163-5JP32-0KC0","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/3VA2163-5JP32-0KC0 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}}