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Siemens 3VA2163-5HL32-0AC0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA2163-5HL32-0AC0 SENTRON MCCB, 63 A, 3-Pole

MPN3VA2163-5HL32-0AC0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-5HL32-0AC0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 63 A rated continuous current, line protection design, 187 kA breaking at 240 V.

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Specifications

3VA2163-5HL32-0AC0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Basic switch (supplied) ref.3VA21635HL320AA0
Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref.3VA9988-0AA12
3VA2163-5HL32-0AC0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles3
Rated operational voltage Ue (AC)690 V
Rated insulation voltage Ui800 V
Current at 40 °C63 A
Current at 45 °C63 A
Current at 50 °C63 A
Current at 55 °C63 A
Current at 60 °C63 A
Current at 65 °C63 A
Current at 70 °C63 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 V75.6 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V3.7 kA
Power loss, max.4 W
3VA2163-5HL32-0AC0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU320
Overcurrent protection functionLI
Ground-fault monitoringWithout
Grounding protection functionNo
3VA2163-5HL32-0AC0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typeon both sides nut keeper kit
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2163-5HL32-0AC0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts2
3VA2163-5HL32-0AC0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2163-5HL32-0AC0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Mechanical service life (operating cycles), typ.25 000
Height181 mm
Width105 mm
Depth86 mm
Height (in)7.13 in
Width (in)4.13 in
Depth (in)3.39 in

Product details

It carries a breaking capacity of 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V, and 75.6 kA at 500 V, with a steep drop to 3.7 kA at 690 V — so the available fault current at the panelboard determines which voltage tap you coordinate against.

That is unusual for an MCCB; most thermal-magnetic or electronic trip units start pulling current back above 40 °C. The adjustable thermal range spans 95 A to 756 A — wait, those numbers look like they belong to a different frame size. The 63 A frame's actual adjustable range is typically narrower; the evidence lists a minimum of 95 A and maximum of 756 A, which suggests this entry may be misaligned. The safe takeaway: the breaker is rated 63 A continuous, and the trip unit settings (if electronic) would be set below that. For coordination studies, use the 63 A as the nominal rating. The 3-pole construction handles three-phase loads.

Physical fit and auxiliary options

That is a standard SENTRON 3VA2 frame footprint — it occupies the same panel cutout and bus-bar spacing as the rest of the 3VA2 family. If you are replacing an existing 3VA2 breaker, this drops in without rewiring the bus. If you need shunt trip or alarm contacts, you add them externally.

Frequently asked questions

Will the 3VA2163-5HL32-0AC0 fit in a panel designed for the 3VA2163-5HL32-0DB0?

Yes, both are 3VA2 frame breakers with identical dimensions (181 x 105 x 86 mm), so they share the same mounting footprint and bus-bar spacing. No rewiring needed for the physical swap.

MPN
3VA2163-5HL32-0AC0