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Siemens 3VA2163-5HL32-0AB0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA2163-5HL32-0AB0 Molded Case Circuit Breaker, 63 A

MPN3VA2163-5HL32-0AB0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-5HL32-0AB0, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker, 63 A rated continuous current Iu, interrupting capacity 187 kA at 240 V, ETU320 electronic trip unit, IP40 front protection.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

3VA2163-5HL32-0AB0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Product versionLine protection
Basic switch (supplied) ref.3VA2163-5HL32-0AA0
Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref.3VA9988-0AA11
3VA2163-5HL32-0AB0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles3
Current at 40 °C63 A
Current at 45 °C63 A
Current at 50 °C63 A
Current at 55 °C60.6375 A
Current at 60 °C58.275 A
Current at 65 °C55.9125 A
Current at 70 °C53.55 A
Switching capacity classM
Breaking capacity at 240 V187 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V121 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V121 kA
Breaking capacity at 500 V79 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V4.25 kA
Power loss, max.4 W
3VA2163-5HL32-0AB0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU320
3VA2163-5HL32-0AB0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typeLug terminal
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2163-5HL32-0AB0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts2
3VA2163-5HL32-0AB0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2163-5HL32-0AB0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height181 mm
Width105 mm
Depth86 mm

Product details

The interrupting rating drops to 121 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 79 kA at 500 V, and 4.25 kA at 690 V, so the voltage class of your system determines the available fault current this breaker can interrupt. The electronic trip unit is an ETU320 — a basic thermal-magnetic replacement with fixed settings, no communication, no undervoltage release, and no ground-fault monitoring. That makes it a straightforward overcurrent protector for feeder circuits where you do not need adjustable curves or remote monitoring. The ETU320 paired with the 63 A frame means the breaker is sized for a 63 A continuous load at ambient temperatures up to 50 °C without derating; at 55 °C it derates to 60.6375 A, at 60 °C to 58.275 A, at 65 °C to 55.9125 A, and at 70 °C to 53.55 A. The front face is rated IP40 — protected against tools and small solids, but not sealed against water, so it belongs in an enclosed panel.

The 86 mm depth is the overall body depth including the front cover; the terminal lugs and arc chutes add a few millimeters behind the panel. The 105 mm width is the standard 3-pole MCCB footprint for the 3VA frame size — it occupies the same slot as any other 3VA 3-pole breaker in a panel layout.

It is designed for high-fault locations — think main breakers in industrial switchboards fed by large transformers, or tie-breakers in a double-ended substation. At 415 V the interrupting capacity is still 121 kA, which covers most European industrial distribution systems.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy 3VA2163-5HL32-0AB0 and what is the lead time?

The part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — no stock count or lead-time number is published here.

Will 3VA2163-5HL32-0AB0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA1110-5EE32-0JA0?

No — the 3VA2163 frame is physically larger (105 mm wide, 181 mm high, 86 mm deep) than the 3VA1110 frame, so it will not fit the same mounting footprint or panel cutout without rewiring and re-drilling the backplate. The two breakers share the SENTRON platform but are different frame sizes with different interrupting ratings and trip units.

What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for 3VA2163-5HL32-0AB0?

Siemens provides RoHS and REACH declarations, UL and IEC certification documentation (IEC 60947-2 for MCCBs), and a CE declaration of conformity. The specific certificates are available on request with the order.

MPN
3VA2163-5HL32-0AB0