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On the fault side, interrupting ratings drop as voltage climbs — 242 kA at 240 V, 187 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 121 kA at 500 V, and 3.7 kA at 690 V. That 690 V figure is the ceiling; for 690 V systems this breaker is only good for low-fault locations. Compared to the smaller-frame 3VA1020-2ED32-0DD0, this 3VA2163 carries a higher continuous rating and a much higher interrupting capacity — the 3VA1020 tops out at 25 kA at 415 V, while this unit holds 187 kA at the same voltage. If you need selective coordination on a high-fault bus, the 3VA2163 is the right frame; the 3VA1020 would limit downstream fault-clearing capability. Dimensions are 86 mm deep, 105 mm wide, 181 mm tall — the 105 mm width is the 3-pole frame width, so leave that space plus side clearance for arc venting. The two HQ auxiliary switches are factory-installed; no additional wiring for status feedback.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2163-6HL32-0BC0 SENTRON MCCB, 63 A, 3-Pole","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA2163-6HL32-0BC0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker. 63 A continuous, 242 kA interrupting at 240 V. 3-pole, line protection, undervoltage release, 2 auxiliary switches.","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","title":"3VA2163-6HL32-0BC0","Height":"181 mm","Maximum":"756 A","Minimum":"95 A","at 240 V":"242 kA","at 415 V":"187 kA","at 440 V":"187 kA","at 500 V":"121 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","description":"circuit breaker 3VA2 IEC frame 160 breaking capacity class H Icu=85kA @ 415V 3-pole, line protection ETU320, LI, In=63A overload protection Ir=25A...63A short-circuit protection Ii=1.5...12 x In nut keeper kit undervoltage release (UVR) 24V DC 2 auxiliary switches HQ","Trip Indicator":"No","Number Of Poles":"3","Voltage Trigger":"No","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product Brand Name":"SENTRON","Product Designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Undervoltage Release":"Yes","Design Of The Product":"Line protection","Communication Function":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","power loss [W] / maximum":"6.5 W","During Operation / Maximum":"70 °C","During Operation / Minimum":"-25 °C","Other Measurement Function":"No","Of The Supplied Basic Switch":"3VA21636HL320AA0","Design Of The Auxiliary Switch":"2 auxiliary switches HQ","Design Of The Auxiliary Release":"undervoltage release (UVR)","Ground-Fault Monitoring Version":"Without","Continuous Current / Rated Value":"63 A","Insulation Voltage / Rated Value":"800 V","Design Of The Overcurrent Release":"ETU320","protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Trip Unit":"3VA9608-0BB11","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":"LI","number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"2","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AA12","Switching Capacity Class Of The Circuit Breaker":"H","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,"stockQuantity":0,"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=409979&mlfb=3VA2163-6HL32-0BC0"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2163-6HL32-0BC0 and how do I get a price?","answer":"This part is sourced to order through independent distribution. Submit an RFQ for current availability and pricing — confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"What is the closest functional second-source for 3VA2163-6HL32-0BC0?","answer":"The 3VA1020-2ED32-0DD0 is a smaller-frame SENTRON MCCB, but it carries only 25 kA interrupting at 415 V versus this unit's 187 kA. It will not drop into the same panel without rewiring — different frame size and trip range."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does this brand provide for 3VA2163-6HL32-0BC0?","answer":"As a Siemens SENTRON product, standard documentation includes RoHS, REACH, UL, and IEC certifications. Specific compliance certificates are available on request."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2163-6HL32-0BC0","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/3VA2163-6HL32-0BC0 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","indexable":true}}