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Siemens 3VA2163-5HL36-0BH0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA2163-5HL36-0BH0 SENTRON MCCB, 63 A, 3-Pole, 187 k

MPN3VA2163-5HL36-0BH0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-5HL36-0BH0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 63 A, line protection, 187 kA at 240 V, with undervoltage release and auxiliary switches.

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

Specifications

3VA2163-5HL36-0BH0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Basic switch (supplied) ref.3VA21635HL360AA0
Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref.3VA9988-0AB12
3VA2163-5HL36-0BH0 — 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.6.5 W
3VA2163-5HL36-0BH0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU320
Overcurrent protection functionLI
Ground-fault monitoringWithout
Grounding protection functionNo
3VA2163-5HL36-0BH0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typedouble-sided box terminal
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2163-5HL36-0BH0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseYes
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorYes
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts3
3VA2163-5HL36-0BH0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2163-5HL36-0BH0 — 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

At 240 V it's rated 187 kA, at 415 V it's 121 kA, and it still holds 75.6 kA at 500 V. That's enough headroom for most industrial service entrances and motor control centers downstream of a large transformer. At 690 V the rating drops to 3.7 kA — it's not a 690 V main breaker, but for a 480 V or 400 V line it's got plenty of muscle. That means you get remote status indication and a UVR that drops the breaker on loss of control voltage — useful for safety circuits or emergency-stop chains where you need the load isolated when the control supply dies.

The 6.5 W maximum power loss is modest; you're not cooking the enclosure, even in a sealed box with other breakers alongside it.

Frequently asked questions

Will 3VA2163-5HL36-0BH0 drop into a panel designed for 3VA2116-5HL32-0AK0?

Both are 3-pole SENTRON MCCBs on the same frame platform, so the mounting footprint and bus-bar centers are the same. The 3VA2163-5HL36-0BH0 carries a 63 A continuous rating versus the lower-rated peer, and it includes an undervoltage release plus two auxiliary switches and a trip alarm — the 3VA2116-5HL32-0AK0 may not have the same auxiliary configuration. Check the aux wiring plan; the physical drop-in fit is fine, but the control wiring may differ.

MPN
3VA2163-5HL36-0BH0