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The basic switch variant is 3VA2163-7MN36-0AA0, which is the core switching mechanism; the -0BC0 suffix adds the UVR and auxiliary switch complement. If you need remote trip indication or energy monitoring, you would add an external communication module or use the auxiliary switch contacts for hardwired status. Dimensions are 181 mm height, 105 mm width, 86 mm depth. Panel cutout and enclosure depth must accommodate the full 86 mm depth, including the rear arc-chamber clearance. The 181 mm height is the body height; allow additional clearance above for wiring and below for the arc vent. Maximum power loss is 6.5 W, which is modest for a 63 A MCCB and helps keep enclosure internal temperature rise manageable. The trip times are specified with a minimum of 4 s and maximum of 17 s — this is the time-delay band for the overload protection at a given multiple of the rated current (typically at 6× or 7× Ir for motor-start curves). The 4–17 s window means the breaker will hold through a normal motor start (which typically lasts 3–10 s) but will trip before the motor's locked-rotor withstand time expires. For selectivity studies, coordinate the downstream breaker's instantaneous trip threshold to be below the upstream device's time-delay band.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2163-7MN36-0BC0 SENTRON MCCB, 63 A, 3-Pole, Motor","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-7MN36-0BC0 molded case circuit breaker, 63 A rated at 40 °C, 3-pole, motor protection design with undervoltage release. Breaking capacity 330 kA at 240 V. 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Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm price and lead time."},{"question":"What is 3VA2163-7MN36-0BC0's listed depth (86 mm) on this component line?","answer":"The depth is 86 mm (3.39 in). This is the body depth; allow additional clearance behind the panel for arc-chamber venting and wiring."},{"question":"What is 3VA2163-7MN36-0BC0's listed width (105 mm) on this component line?","answer":"The width is 105 mm (4.13 in), which is the standard 3-pole MCCB footprint for this SENTRON frame size."},{"question":"Will 3VA2163-7MN36-0BC0 drop into a panel that was specified around 3VA2163-5HL32-0DB0 without rewiring?","answer":"Both are 3-pole SENTRON MCCBs in the same 3VA2 frame family, so the physical footprint (181 × 105 × 86 mm) and DIN-rail mounting are identical. However, the -5HL32-0DB0 variant has a different trip unit and auxiliary configuration — verify the trip curve, auxiliary contact count, and release type against your existing wiring before direct swap. The basic switch variant 3VA2163-7MN36-0AA0 is the common core, but the -0BC0 suffix adds an undervoltage release and two HQ auxiliary switches that may require additional control wiring."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2163-7MN36-0BC0","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/3VA2163-7MN36-0BC0 when reusing this data. 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