{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA2163-6HL36-0JH0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA2163-6HL36-0JH0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2163-6HL36-0JH0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2163-6HL36-0JH0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-6HL36-0JH0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 63 A rated continuous current, 242 kA breaking capacity at 240 VAC, line protection design with shunt trip and auxiliary switches.","salesMarkdown":"Its breaking capacity ranges from 242 kA at 240 VAC down to 3.7 kA at 690 VAC — the 242 kA figure at 240 V means it can safely interrupt a fault current up to that level without upstream devices needing to clear it, which is critical for high-fault locations like service entrances or transformer secondaries. ## Thermal performance and derating That's unusual for an MCCB; many competitors start dropping current above 40 °C. Maximum power loss is 4 W — negligible for thermal budgeting inside a crowded panel. Dimensions are 105 mm wide, 181 mm tall, 86 mm deep — a standard SENTRON 3VA form factor that drops into the same mounting footprint as other 3VA frame sizes. The 86 mm depth means it fits shallow backpanels where a deeper MCCB would conflict with a rear door or busbar shroud. The basic switch variant is 3VA2163-6HL36-0AA0, so if you're replacing just the switching mechanism without the trip unit, that's the sub-assembly to order.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2163-6HL36-0JH0 SENTRON MCCB, 63 A, 3-Pole, 242 k","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-6HL36-0JH0 molded case circuit breaker, 63 A continuous, 3-pole, 242 kA breaking capacity at 240 VAC. 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","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","Trip Indicator":"Yes","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":"No","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":"3VA2163-6HL36-0AA0","Design Of The Auxiliary Switch":"2 auxiliary switches + 1 trip alarm switch 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":"ETU320","protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Trip Unit":"3VA9688-0BL32","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":"3","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AB12","Switching Capacity Class Of The Circuit Breaker":"H","Mechanical Service Life (Operating Cycles) / Typical":"25 000","Type Of Electrical Connection / For Main Current Circuit":"double-sided box terminal","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=256081&mlfb=3VA2163-6HL36-0JH0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2163-6HL36-0JH0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of this MCCB at different voltages?","answer":"At 240 VAC it breaks 242 kA; at 415 V and 440 V it breaks 187 kA; at 500 V it breaks 121 kA; at 690 V it breaks 3.7 kA. The 242 kA rating at 240 V makes it suitable for high-fault-current applications like service entrances."},{"question":"What auxiliary switches and releases come with this breaker?","answer":"It includes two auxiliary switches plus one trip alarm switch HQ, and a shunt trip release (STL). This allows remote tripping and status feedback without additional modules."},{"question":"Does this breaker require derating at high ambient temperatures?","answer":"No — it holds its full 63 A rating from 40 °C through 70 °C ambient. No derating is needed across that range."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2163-6HL36-0JH0 and what is the lead time?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm lead time and price."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2163-6HL36-0JH0","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/3VA2163-6HL36-0JH0 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}}