{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA2163-7MN36-0AB0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA2163-7MN36-0AB0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2163-7MN36-0AB0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2163-7MN36-0AB0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-7MN36-0AB0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 63 A, motor protection design, 330 kA interrupting capacity at 240 V.","salesMarkdown":"The Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-7MN36-0AB0 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) rated for a continuous 63 A across the full ambient range from 40 °C to 70 °C — no derating needed as the panel warms up. Interrupting capacity is where this MCCB earns its keep in a distribution panel. At 240 V it's rated for 330 kA — that's a massive fault current, typical for a main breaker position close to a large transformer. At 415 V and 440 V it still handles 242 kA, and at 500 V it's 187 kA. The steep drop to 3.7 kA at 690 V tells you this is a 480 V class breaker, not a 690 V main. For a motor protection MCCB on a 480 V line, the 187 kA at 500 V gives you plenty of headroom for most industrial service entrances. ## Built-in auxiliary switches and trip characteristics This MCCB comes with two high-performance auxiliary switches (HP type) factory-installed, so you get remote status indication without adding a separate accessory block. The trip unit has a minimum delay of 4 s and a maximum of 17 s — that's the thermal-magnetic or electronic trip band for motor starting. Power loss is a modest 4 W maximum. The base switch variant is 3VA2163-7MN36-0AA0 if you need the bare breaker without the auxiliary switches.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2163-7MN36-0AB0 SENTRON MCCB, 63 A, 3-Pole, Motor","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-7MN36-0AB0 molded case circuit breaker, 63 A at 40-70 °C, 3-pole, 330 kA at 240 V. Motor protection design with phase failure detection. 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At 240 V it's 330 kA, at 415/440 V it's 242 kA."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2163-7MN36-0AB0 and how is it quoted?","answer":"Sourced through independent distribution channels and quoted to order against an RFQ. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"Does this MCCB include phase failure protection?","answer":"Yes, phase failure detection is built in as a standard feature of the motor protection design."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2163-7MN36-0AB0","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/3VA2163-7MN36-0AB0 when reusing this data. 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