The Siemens 3VA2163-5MN32-0AC0 is a SENTRON molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) rated for 63 A continuous current across the full 40 °C to 70 °C ambient range, meaning no derating needed in a warm panel — that 63 A holds at 70 °C.
This MCCB delivers 187 kA interrupting capacity at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 75.6 kA at 500 V, and 3.7 kA at 690 V. For a 480 V panel, the 75.6 kA SCCR gives headroom for high-fault installations — useful when coordinating with upstream feeders in a selective coordination study.
Two auxiliary switches (HQ design) are built in, so no separate add-on block needed for status feedback.
Environmental and operating limits
Maximum power loss is 4 W — negligible for panel thermal budgeting. Trip indicator is not fitted, so visual trip status requires an external indicator or the auxiliary switch feedback.
