{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA2163-7MN32-0HL0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA2163-7MN32-0HL0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2163-7MN32-0HL0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2163-7MN32-0HL0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-7MN32-0HL0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 63 A continuous, motor protection design, 330 kA SCCR at 240 V, with shunt trip and auxiliary switches.","salesMarkdown":"## 63 A motor protection MCCB with 330 kA interrupting capacity The Siemens 3VA2163-7MN32-0HL0 is a SENTRON molded case circuit breaker rated for 63 A continuous at ambient temperatures up to 70 °C — no derating required across the full -25 to 70 °C operating range, per the spec table. Its interrupting capacity reaches 330 kA at 240 V, dropping to 242 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 187 kA at 500 V, and 3.7 kA at 690 V. For a 480 V panel, that 187 kA SCCR gives substantial headroom above typical available fault currents in most industrial distribution boards — selectivity coordination studies will find this breaker easy to place downstream of a current-limiting fuse or larger MCCB. Designed specifically for motor protection, it includes phase failure detection and a trip indicator. The trip time band is 4 s minimum to 17 s maximum — a thermal-magnetic or electronic curve suited for starting inrush without nuisance trips on standard induction motors. The basic switch assembly is order code 3VA2163-7MN32-0AA0, meaning the -0HL0 suffix adds the shunt trip and the full auxiliary contact set. No undervoltage release is fitted; if UVR protection is needed, that would be a different suffix variant. ## Panel fit and thermal management Operating minimum is -25 °C, covering cold-start conditions in outdoor panels in most climates.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2163-7MN32-0HL0 SENTRON MCCB, 63 A, 3-pole, 330 k","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA2163-7MN32-0HL0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker, 63 A continuous at 70 °C, 3-pole motor protection with phase failure detection. SCCR 330 kA at 240 V. Current lifecy","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":"17 s","Minimum":"4 s","at 240 V":"330 kA","at 415 V":"242 kA","at 440 V":"242 kA","at 500 V":"187 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":"Motor protection","Communication Function":"No","Phase Failure Detection":"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":"3VA2163-7MN32-0AA0","Design Of The Auxiliary Switch":"2 auxiliary switches + 1 trip alarm switch + 1 electrical 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","adjustable trip class (Tc CLASS)":"10A, 10E, 20E","Design Of The Overcurrent Release":"ETU350M","protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","operating power / at AC-3 / at 230 V":"18 500 W","operating power / at AC-3 / at 400 V":"30 000 W","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Trip Unit":"3VA9688-0BL30","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":"4","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AB22","Switching Capacity Class Of The Circuit Breaker":"C","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=569698&mlfb=3VA2163-7MN32-0HL0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2163-7MN32-0HL0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How do I get current pricing and availability for 3VA2163-7MN32-0HL0?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Submit an RFQ for current pricing and availability confirmation at quote time."},{"question":"Will 3VA2163-7MN32-0HL0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA2163-8HM32-0AA0 without rewiring?","answer":"Both are 3-pole SENTRON MCCBs on the same frame size, so the physical footprint — 105 mm width, 181 mm height, 86 mm depth — is identical. The difference is in the internal trip unit and accessory configuration; the -8HM32-0AA0 carries a different trip curve and auxiliary contact arrangement. Mechanical fit is the same, but verify the trip settings and auxiliary wiring scheme match your panel design before swapping."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for 3VA2163-7MN32-0HL0?","answer":"As a SENTRON MCCB, this part carries the standard Siemens compliance package including CE marking for the European market and UL/CSA listings for North America. RoHS and REACH declarations are available from Siemens documentation. The interrupting capacity ratings (330 kA at 240 V, 242 kA at 415 V, etc.) are tested per IEC 60947-2."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2163-7MN32-0HL0","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/3VA2163-7MN32-0HL0 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}}