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The interrupting capacity runs from 242 kA at 240 V down to 5 kA at 690 V — the 242 kA figure at 240 V covers high-fault industrial services, while the 187 kA at 415 V and 440 V handles the common European low-voltage distribution levels. At 690 V the 5 kA rating still clears typical motor-circuit faults, but the breaker is sized for the 400 V class distribution panels it was designed around. The overcurrent release is an ETU320 electronic trip unit, which provides adjustable long-time, short-time, and instantaneous protection — the ETU320 is the standard electronic release for this 3VA2 frame, giving selectivity coordination in a downstream panel without relying on thermal bimetal drift. ## Integrated auxiliary and shunt trip The auxiliary trip module inside is order code 3VA9688-0BL30, and the basic switch assembly is 3VA2163-6HL32-0AA0 — both are replaceable sub-assemblies if a field repair is needed. No undervoltage release is fitted on this configuration, and no communication module or ground-fault monitoring is included — it is a line-protection breaker with shunt-trip remote capability, not a metering or communicating device. The breaker measures 105 mm wide, 181 mm tall, and 86 mm deep — the 105 mm width is the standard 3VA2 frame width for 3-pole units, so it fits the same DIN-rail or mounting-plate footprint as other 3VA2 breakers. Panel cutouts and bus-bar spacing designed for a 105 mm wide MCCB accept this unit without modification. Maximum power loss is 4 W, negligible for enclosure thermal calculations in a standard distribution panel. For BOM planning, the 3VA2163-6HL32-0HC0 is specified into new designs and is a direct drop-in replacement for earlier 3VA2 frame breakers with the same 105 mm width and 63 A rating.","metaTitle":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-6HL32-0HC0 MCCB, 63 A, 3-pole, ETU32","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-6HL32-0HC0 molded case circuit breaker, 63 A continuous, 3-pole, ETU320 release, 242 kA at 240 V. Active production. Quoted to order.","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":"242 kA","at 415 V":"187 kA","at 440 V":"187 kA","at 500 V":"121 kA","at 690 V":"5 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":"No","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 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":"3VA2163-6HL32-0AA0","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":"2","Protective function of the overcurrent release":"LI","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AA12","Switching capacity class of the circuit breaker":"H","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":"Lug terminal","Arrangement of electrical connectors / for main current circuit":"Front terminal","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, connection screw, width x thickness , max.":"25 x 8.5","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, connection screw, width x thickness , min.":"13 x 1 mm"}},"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=254588&mlfb=3VA2163-6HL32-0HC0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2163-6HL32-0HC0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the interrupting capacity of this MCCB at 415 V?","answer":"At 415 V the interrupting capacity is 187 kA. The same 187 kA rating applies at 440 V; at 500 V it drops to 121 kA, and at 690 V to 5 kA."},{"question":"What overcurrent release does this breaker use?","answer":"It uses the ETU320 electronic trip unit, which provides adjustable long-time, short-time, and instantaneous protection settings."},{"question":"Does this breaker include a shunt trip for remote tripping?","answer":"Yes, it is equipped with a shunt trip (STL) auxiliary release that allows remote opening of the breaker by energizing the trip coil."},{"question":"What are the physical dimensions of 3VA2163-6HL32-0HC0?","answer":"The breaker is 105 mm wide, 181 mm tall, and 86 mm deep — the standard 3VA2 frame size for a 3-pole unit."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2163-6HL32-0HC0 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 the time of quote — no stock or price figures are listed here because they change with market conditions."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2163-6HL32-0HC0","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/3VA2163-6HL32-0HC0 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}}