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Siemens 3VA2163-5JQ32-0AA0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-5JQ32-0AA0 MCCB, 63 A, 3-Pole, ETU56

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Siemens SENTRON 3VA2 molded case circuit breaker, 3VA2163-5JQ32-0AA0, 63 A, 3-pole, ETU560 electronic trip unit, line protection, 187 kA breaking capacity at 240 V AC.

Siemens 3VA2163-5JQ32-0AA0 datasheet (PDF)
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Specifications

3VA2163-5JQ32-0AA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Product versionLine protection
3VA2163-5JQ32-0AA0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles3
Rated operational voltage Ue (AC)690 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
3VA2163-5JQ32-0AA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU560
Overcurrent protection functionLSIG
Ground-fault monitoringSummation current formation L-conductor
3VA2163-5JQ32-0AA0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typeon both sides nut keeper kit
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2163-5JQ32-0AA0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionYes
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts0
3VA2163-5JQ32-0AA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2163-5JQ32-0AA0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height181 mm
Width105 mm
Depth86 mm
Height (in)7.13 in
Width (in)4.13 in
Depth (in)3.39 in

Product details

The Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-5JQ32-0AA0 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) rated for 63 A continuous current at up to 70 °C ambient — no derating needed across that range. It's built for line protection in distribution panels, with an ETU560 electronic trip unit that gives you adjustable N-conductor protection (OFF, 40% to 160%) and a communication function for integration into a higher-level monitoring system. Breaking capacity is the headline number here: 187 kA at 240 V AC, 121 kA at 415/440 V, 75.6 kA at 500 V, and 3.7 kA at 690 V. That's a lot of fault-current muscle for a 63 A frame — it'll hold up in high-fault panels without cascading upstream, as long as the SCCR study supports it.

Rated insulation voltage is 800 V, and the operating voltage goes to 690 V AC — so it's comfortable on 400/480 V systems with headroom.

Frequently asked questions

What is the breaking capacity of this MCCB at 480 V?

At 440 V (the nearest standard rating to 480 V) it breaks 121 kA; at 500 V it breaks 75.6 kA. For a 480 V system, expect performance between those two figures — the electronic trip unit handles the coordination.

Will 3VA2163-5JQ32-0AA0 drop into a panel that was specified around 3VA2063-8JQ42-0AA0?

Both are 3-pole 63 A SENTRON 3VA2 frames with the same 105 mm width and 181 mm height, so the mounting cutout and bus-bar spacing are identical. The 5JQ32 uses an ETU560 trip unit with communication; the 8JQ42 uses a different trip unit. Panel wiring and bus connections are a straight swap, but verify the trip-unit settings match your coordination study.

How do I get pricing and availability for 3VA2163-5JQ32-0AA0?

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