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Siemens 3VA2163-5HN36-0CA0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

3VA2163-5HN36-0CA0 SENTRON MCCB, 63 A, 3-pole, 187 kA at 240

MPN3VA2163-5HN36-0CA0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-5HN36-0CA0 molded case circuit breaker (MCCB), 3-pole, 63 A rated continuous current, line protection version with ETU350 electronic trip unit, breaking capacity 187 kA at 240 V AC.

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

Specifications

3VA2163-5HN36-0CA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Product versionLine protection
Basic switch (supplied) ref.3VA2163-5HN36-0AA0
3VA2163-5HN36-0CA0 — 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.6.5 W
3VA2163-5HN36-0CA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU350
3VA2163-5HN36-0CA0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typebox terminal
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2163-5HN36-0CA0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseYes
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts0
3VA2163-5HN36-0CA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2163-5HN36-0CA0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height181 mm
Width105 mm
Depth86 mm

Product details

What this MCCB brings to a panel

That's the kind of flexibility that saves a panel builder time during commissioning. That's a standard safety feature for motor circuits where you don't want automatic restart after a power dip.

At 240 V AC, this MCCB interrupts faults up to 187 kA. At 415 V and 440 V, it holds at 121 kA; at 500 V it drops to 79 kA; at 690 V it's 4.25 kA. That steep derate above 500 V is normal for this frame size — the arc extinction physics changes at higher voltage. For a 480 V panel (common in North America), you're looking at the 121 kA rating at 440 V, which covers most industrial service-entrance requirements.

Thermal performance in a hot enclosure

Above that, it derates: 60.6375 A at 55 °C, 58.275 A at 60 °C, 55.9125 A at 65 °C, and 53.55 A at 70 °C. Out here in the grease, if your panel sits near hot bearings or a motor, that 70 °C figure matters — you lose nearly 10 A from the nameplate rating. Plan your load accordingly. Maximum power loss is 6.5 W, which is modest for a 63 A frame. That keeps the heat rise inside the enclosure manageable, even in a packed panel.

The 86 mm depth includes the handle throw, so check clearance against the enclosure door.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy 3VA2163-5HN36-0CA0 and how do I get a price?

This breaker is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Submit an RFQ for current pricing and availability — confirmed at quote time.

What is 3VA2163-5HN36-0CA0's breaking capacity at 240 V?

It interrupts faults up to 187 kA at 240 V AC. At 415 V and 440 V it's 121 kA; at 500 V it's 79 kA; at 690 V it's 4.25 kA.

What trip unit does this MCCB use?

It uses the ETU350 electronic trip unit with adjustable overload and short-circuit protection curves. It also includes an undervoltage release (UVR).

Will 3VA2163-5HN36-0CA0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA2163-5HL32-0DB0 without rewiring?

Both are 3-pole SENTRON 3VA breakers with the same 105 mm width, 181 mm height, and 86 mm depth footprint, so the mechanical fit is identical. The key difference is the trip unit: this one uses the ETU350 with an undervoltage release, while the other uses a different release design. Verify the control wiring for the UVR before swapping.

MPN
3VA2163-5HN36-0CA0