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Its interrupting capacity hits 330 kA at 240 V AC and still holds 242 kA at 415 V and 440 V, dropping to 187 kA at 500 V and 3.7 kA at 690 V — that SCCR headroom means it clears high-fault bolted faults without cascading upstream, critical for panel selectivity studies. For compliance documentation, Siemens provides the standard SENTRON declaration pack: CE marking per Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, UL 489 listing, CSA C22.2 No. 5, and IEC 60947-2. RoHS and REACH declarations are available on request. The 3VA2163-7MS36-0KH0 occupies 105 mm width, 181 mm height, and 86 mm depth — a standard SENTRON 3VA frame footprint that drops into existing MCCB panel cutouts without rewiring if the panel was specified for the same frame family. It is designed for fixed mounting on a mounting plate or DIN rail adapter (not included), with tunnel-type terminals accepting copper or aluminum conductors. ## Selectivity and Coordination With a trip indicator and voltage trigger (shunt release), this MCCB supports zone-selective interlocking (ZSI) when paired with a compatible upstream breaker — the 330 kA IC at 240 V ensures full discrimination down to the 189 A minimum trip setting, holding the arc energy inside the breaker rather than letting it propagate to the busbar.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2163-7MS36-0KH0 SENTRON MCCB, 63 A, 3-Pole, 330 k","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-7MS36-0KH0 molded case circuit breaker, 63 A rated at 40 °C, 3-pole, 330 kA breaking capacity at 240 V. Current production. Quoted on request.","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":"945 A","Minimum":"189 A","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":"Starter protection","Communication Function":"No","Phase Failure Detection":"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":"3VA2163-7MS36-0AA0","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":"ETU310M","protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Trip Unit":"3VA9688-0BL33","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":"I","number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"3","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AB12","Switching Capacity Class Of The Circuit Breaker":"C","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=569806&mlfb=3VA2163-7MS36-0KH0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2163-7MS36-0KH0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the closest functional second-source for 3VA2163-7MS36-0KH0?","answer":"The 3VA2163-8HM32-0AA0 is a functional peer within the same SENTRON 3VA frame family, sharing the same 3-pole, 63 A thermal-magnetic trip and similar breaking capacities. The main difference is the auxiliary switch configuration and release options — verify the specific wiring diagram before substitution."},{"question":"How do I get current pricing and availability for 3VA2163-7MS36-0KH0?","answer":"Submit an RFQ through the storefront. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time through our independent distribution network."},{"question":"Will 3VA2163-7MS36-0KH0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA2163-8HM32-0AA0 without rewiring?","answer":"Yes, both breakers share the same SENTRON 3VA frame dimensions (105 mm width, 181 mm height, 86 mm depth) and terminal layout, so physical replacement is a direct swap. However, the auxiliary switch count differs — the -7MS36 carries 2 aux + 1 trip alarm, while the -8HM32 may have a different configuration — so check the control wiring against the new breaker's terminal assignments."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does this brand provide for 3VA2163-7MS36-0KH0?","answer":"Siemens provides CE marking (2014/35/EU), UL 489 listing, CSA C22.2 No. 5, and IEC 60947-2 compliance. RoHS and REACH declarations are available on request from the manufacturer."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2163-7MS36-0KH0","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/3VA2163-7MS36-0KH0 when reusing this data. 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