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The interrupting ratings at each voltage level tell you where this breaker can sit in a selective coordination study: at 480 V systems (common in North America) it's still well above typical available fault currents, but at 690 V you're at 40 kA — still useful for many industrial grids. ## Panel integration That's a standard MCCB footprint for this class — fits most Siemens SENTRON mounting bases and panel cutouts. The auxiliary contact version is 3 auxiliary switches HQ, so if your control circuit needs status feedback, that's already built in. If you need those functions, you're looking at a different variant.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2463-6KP32-0AD0 SENTRON MCCB, 630 A, 242 kA","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2463-6KP32-0AD0 molded case circuit breaker, 630 A at 40 °C, 242 kA at 240 V, 3-pole, line protection, ETU850 release, communication function. Sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"110 mm","Width":"138 mm","Height":"248 mm","at 240 V":"242 kA","at 415 V":"187 kA","at 440 V":"187 kA","at 500 V":"121 kA","at 690 V":"40 kA","at 40 °C":"630 A","at 45 °C":"600 A","at 50 °C":"570 A","at 55 °C":"540 A","at 60 °C":"510 A","at 65 °C":"480 A","at 70 °C":"450 A","Trip indicator":"No","Number of poles":"3","Product version":"Line protection","Voltage trigger":"No","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product brand name":"SENTRON","Product designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Latching - endurance":"15 000","Undervoltage Release":"No","Communication Function":"Yes","Phase failure detection":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","Power loss [W] / maximum":"162 W","Auxiliary contact version":"3 auxiliary switches HQ","During Operation / Maximum":"70 °C","During Operation / Minimum":"-25 °C","Other Measurement Function":"Yes","Rated continuous current Iu":"630 A","Rated insulation voltage Ui":"800 V","Of The Supplied Basic Switch":"3VA2463-6KP32-0AA0","Design of the auxiliary release":"Without auxiliary release","Ground fault monitoring version":"Without","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Trip":"3VA9608-0BB24","Design of the overcurrent release":"ETU850","Protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","Reference code / acc. to DIN EN 81346-2":"Q","Adjustable response value time / tr max.":"12","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","Undervoltage Release With Leading Contact":"No","Product extension / optional / motor drive":"Yes","Adjustable response value current / Ir max.":"630 A","Adjustable response value current / li max.":"5 670 A","Adjustable response value current / li min.":"945 A","Adjustable response value current / lr min.":"252 A","Adjustable response value current / Isd max.":"5 670 A","Adjustable response value current / Isd min.":"378 A","Neutral conductors / upgradeable/retrofittable":"Yes","Number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"3","Protective function of the overcurrent release":"LSI","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AA12","Switching capacity class of the circuit breaker":"H","Max. rated operational current of the frame size":"630 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","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, connection screw, width x thickness , max.":"35 x 10","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, connection screw, width x thickness , min.":"20 x 1"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/7ff193dd53a0856db1ca969741fab18b.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=104232&mlfb=3VA2463-6KP32-0AD0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2463-6KP32-0AD0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the closest functional second-source, like 5SQ2370-2YA05?","answer":"The 5SQ2370-2YA05 is a Siemens SENTRON MCCB in the same family but with different trip characteristics and ratings. The 3VA2463-6KP32-0AD0 uses an ETU850 electronic trip unit with communication, while the 5SQ series typically uses thermal-magnetic or different electronic releases. They share the same mounting footprint (248 x 138 x 110 mm) but are not drop-in replacements without verifying the trip curve and auxiliary wiring."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2463-6KP32-0AD0","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/3VA2463-6KP32-0AD0 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}}