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Siemens 3VA2163-5KQ46-0AA0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA2163-5KQ46-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 63 A, 4-Pole, 187 k

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Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-5KQ46-0AA0, molded case circuit breaker, 4-pole, 63 A, ETU860 release, 187 kA at 240 V, IP40 front.

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MOQ1 pcs
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

Identification

3VA2163-5KQ46-0AA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Product versionLine protection

Ratings

3VA2163-5KQ46-0AA0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles4
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 V76 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V3.8 kA
Power loss, max.4 W

Protection & Trip Unit

3VA2163-5KQ46-0AA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU860

Construction & Connection

3VA2163-5KQ46-0AA0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typebox terminal
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40

Accessories & Functions

3VA2163-5KQ46-0AA0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Communication functionYes
Measurement functionYes
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts0

Environmental

3VA2163-5KQ46-0AA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-40 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C

Mechanical

3VA2163-5KQ46-0AA0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height181 mm
Width140 mm
Depth86 mm
Height (in)7.1 in
Width (in)5.5 in
Depth (in)3.4 in

Product details

What you're looking at

The Siemens 3VA2163-5KQ46-0AA0 is a SENTRON molded case circuit breaker — 4-pole, 63 A continuous rating that holds flat from 40 °C all the way to 70 °C, so no derating headache in a warm panel. Breaking capacity hits 187 kA at 240 V and still clears 121 kA at 415 V and 440 V. That's serious fault-interruption muscle for a 63 A frame.

The ETU860 release and what it means for selectivity

This breaker ships with the ETU860 electronic overcurrent release — that's the programmable one, not a fixed thermal-magnetic. You get adjustable long-time pickup and delay (tr from 0.5 to 25 s), short-time, instantaneous, and ground-fault protection via summation of L+N conductors. The N-conductor protection is adjustable OFF or from 40 % to 160 %. For a site electrical engineer building a selective coordination study, the ETU860 gives you the curve-shaping headroom to stay coordinated downstream without oversizing the main.

Panel fit — dimensions and mounting

Footprint is 140 mm wide × 181 mm tall × 86 mm deep. That 86 mm depth is the key number for a shallow enclosure or a gland-plate clearance check — it's the dimension that bites you if you're swapping into a tight retrofit can. IP40 on the front face means it's splash-resistant from the operator side but not sealed for washdown; keep it inside the panel or behind a door.

Frequently asked questions

What breaking capacity does this MCCB have at 415 V?

It clears 121 kA at 415 V, matching the 440 V rating — so you get full fault-interruption performance across the common 400 V class distribution voltages.

Does the 63 A rating derate in a hot panel?

No — the 63 A continuous rating holds flat from 40 °C through 70 °C ambient. No derating curve to apply for typical industrial enclosure temperatures.

Where can I buy 3VA2163-5KQ46-0AA0?

This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm commitment.

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3VA2163-5KQ46-0AA0