Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-5JP32-0AC0, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker, 63 A rated continuous current, 187 kA interrupting capacity at 240 V, ETU550 electronic trip unit, line protection version.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product designation | Molded case circuit breaker |
| Brand / range | SENTRON |
| Product version | Line protection |
| Basic switch (supplied) ref. | 3VA2163-5JP32-0AA0 |
| Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref. | 3VA9988-0AA12 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of poles | 3 |
| Current at 40 °C | 63 A |
| Current at 45 °C | 63 A |
| Current at 50 °C | 63 A |
| Current at 55 °C | 60.6375 A |
| Current at 60 °C | 58.275 A |
| Current at 65 °C | 55.9125 A |
| Current at 70 °C | 53.55 A |
| Switching capacity class | M |
| Breaking capacity at 240 V | 187 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 415 V | 121 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 440 V | 121 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 500 V | 79 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 690 V | 4.25 kA |
| Power loss, max. | 4 W |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Overcurrent release (trip unit) type | ETU550 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Main circuit connection type | Lug terminal |
| Main circuit connector arrangement | Front terminal |
| Protection class (IP), front | IP40 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Undervoltage release | No |
| Voltage trigger | No |
| Trip indicator | No |
| Communication function | Yes |
| Measurement function | No |
| Motor drive option | Yes |
| Auxiliary CO contacts | 2 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature, max. | 70 °C |
| Operating temperature, min. | -25 °C |
| Storage temperature, max. | 80 °C |
| Storage temperature, min. | -40 °C |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | 181 mm |
| Width | 105 mm |
| Depth | 86 mm |
It carries a 187 kA interrupting rating at 240 V, dropping to 121 kA at 415 V and 440 V, then to 79 kA at 500 V, and 4.25 kA at 690 V — so it handles high-fault utility feeds at common distribution voltages without cascading upstream. It's a line-protection version, meaning it's set up for feeder or main breaker duty, not motor circuit protection.
The 2 auxiliary switches (HQ type) give you position feedback for PLC or status lamp wiring without adding a separate accessory block.
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187 kA at 240 V, which covers high-fault utility feeds common in industrial distribution. At 415 V and 440 V it's still 121 kA, so it handles most step-down transformer secondaries without a problem.
It ships with the ETU550 electronic trip unit. That gives you adjustable L, S, I protection curves plus ground-fault alarm capability (though the breaker itself ships without ground-fault monitoring as standard). The communication function lets you read trip data and settings remotely.
The 3VA2163-5JP32-0AC0 and 3VA2163-5HL32-0JB0 share the same 105 mm width, 181 mm height, and 86 mm depth footprint — same mechanical envelope. The wiring difference is the trip unit: the -5JP32-0AC0 uses an ETU550 (electronic, adjustable), while the -5HL32-0JB0 uses a different trip system. If the panel was built for the -5HL32-0JB0's lug positions and bus bars, this breaker will bolt in, but verify the trip curve settings match your coordination study.
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