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The interrupting ratings are what you'd expect from a high-capacity SENTRON frame: 242 kA at 240 V, 187 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 121 kA at 500 V, and 3.8 kA at 690 V. It carries the ETU550 electronic trip unit, which gives adjustable long-time pickup and delay (tr adjustable from 0.5 to 25 seconds), plus adjustable N-conductor protection (OFF, 40 %, up to 160 %). That N-conductor adjustability matters on 4-pole breakers feeding unbalanced loads or harmonic-rich supplies — you can set the neutral protection to match the actual phase-to-neutral fault current rather than a fixed 100 %. The SENTRON 3VA series is Siemens' mainline MCCB platform, so spares, accessories, and replacement trip units are widely stocked. If you're replacing an older 3VL or 3VF frame, check the mounting footprint — the 3VA series uses a different base plate pattern, so a retrofit adapter may be needed. ## Panel fit and physical integration The width of 140 mm on a 4-pole frame is typical for this class; verify the mounting centers against your existing busbar or panel layout before ordering.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2163-6JP42-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 63 A, 4-Pole, ETU55","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-6JP42-0AA0 molded case circuit breaker, 63 A rated continuous current, 4-pole, ETU550 release, 242 kA at 240 V. Current production. Quoted to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"86 mm","Width":"140 mm","title":"3VA2163-6JP42-0AA0","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":"3.8 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]":"3.4 in","Width [in]":"5.5 in","Height [in]":"7.1 in","description":"circuit breaker 3VA2 IEC frame 160 breaking capacity class H Icu=85kA @ 415V 4-pole, line protection ETU550, LSI, In=63A overload protection Ir=25A...63A short-circuit protection Isd=0.6..10x In, Ii=1.5..12x In N conductor protection adjustable (OFF, up to 160%) nut keeper kit","Number of poles":"4","Product version":"Line protection","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product brand name":"SENTRON","Product designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Latching - endurance":"20 000","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":"-40 °C","Other Measurement Function":"No","Rated continuous current Iu":"63 A","Rated insulation voltage Ui":"800 V","Ground fault monitoring version":"Without","Design of the overcurrent release":"ETU550","Protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","Design of the N-conductor protection":"adjustable OFF; 40% bis160%","Reference code / acc. to DIN EN 81346-2":"Q","Adjustable response value time / tr max.":"25","Adjustable response value time / tr min.":"0.5","Adjustable response value time / tsd max.":"0.5 s","Adjustable response value time / tsd min.":"0.05 s","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","Adjustable response value current / Isd max.":"630 A","Adjustable response value current / Isd min.":"38 A","Neutral conductors / upgradeable/retrofittable":"No","Number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"0","Protective function of the overcurrent release":"LSI","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"}},"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=303272&mlfb=3VA2163-6JP42-0AA0"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2163-6JP42-0AA0 and how do I get a price?","answer":"We source this part to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ and we'll respond with a firm price and lead time."},{"question":"What are the key ratings of 3VA2163-6JP42-0AA0?","answer":"Rated continuous current is 63 A (no derating up to 70 °C). Interrupting capacity is 242 kA at 240 V, 187 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 121 kA at 500 V, and 3.8 kA at 690 V. It's a 4-pole breaker with an ETU550 electronic trip unit and adjustable N-conductor protection."},{"question":"What is the depth of 3VA2163-6JP42-0AA0?","answer":"The depth is 86 mm (3.4 in), which fits standard 200 mm deep enclosures with room for wiring gutters."},{"question":"What is the width of 3VA2163-6JP42-0AA0?","answer":"The width is 140 mm (5.5 in), typical for a 4-pole MCCB frame in this current class."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for this MCCB?","answer":"As a current-production SENTRON series MCCB, it carries the standard Siemens declarations — RoHS, REACH, and UL/IEC certifications are part of the documentation package provided with the shipment. Specific cert numbers are confirmed at order time."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2163-6JP42-0AA0","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/3VA2163-6JP42-0AA0 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}}