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Siemens 3VA2163-5MQ32-0AB0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

SENTRON 3VA2163-5MQ32-0AB0 MCCB, 63 A, 3-Pole, 187 kA

MPN3VA2163-5MQ32-0AB0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-5MQ32-0AB0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 63 A rated current, 187 kA breaking capacity at 240 V AC, motor protection design with communication and phase failure detection.

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Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

Identification

3VA2163-5MQ32-0AB0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Basic switch (supplied) ref.3VA21635MQ320AA0
Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref.3VA9988-0AA11

Ratings

3VA2163-5MQ32-0AB0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles3
Rated operational voltage Ue (AC)690 V
Rated insulation voltage Ui800 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 classE
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

Protection & Trip Unit

3VA2163-5MQ32-0AB0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU860M
Overcurrent protection functionLSIG
Ground-fault monitoringSummation current formation L-conductor
Grounding protection functionYes

Construction & Connection

3VA2163-5MQ32-0AB0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typeon both sides nut keeper kit
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40

Accessories & Functions

3VA2163-5MQ32-0AB0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionYes
Measurement functionYes
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts2

Environmental

3VA2163-5MQ32-0AB0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C

Mechanical

3VA2163-5MQ32-0AB0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Mechanical service life (operating cycles), typ.25 000
Height181 mm
Width105 mm
Depth86 mm
Height (in)7.13 in
Width (in)4.13 in
Depth (in)3.39 in

Product details

What this MCCB brings to the panel

The Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-5MQ32-0AB0 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) rated for 63 A continuous current across the full ambient range from 40 °C to 70 °C — no derating needed up to that ceiling. Breaking capacity hits 187 kA at 240 V AC, dropping to 121 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 75.6 kA at 500 V, and 3.7 kA at 690 V. That kind of headroom means it can sit upstream of a high-fault panel without worrying about cascading failure. It's designed for motor protection (the product designation says so), and it includes phase failure detection and a communication function — so it can talk to a PLC or BMS about what's happening on the line. That's useful when you need to know a phase dropped before the motor starts single-phasing.

Sizing and fit in the enclosure

Footprint is 105 mm wide, 181 mm tall, and 86 mm deep. That 86 mm depth is the dimension you'll want to check against the gland plate clearance or the back of a shallow enclosure — it's not a deep breaker, so it fits in most standard distribution boards. Width is the usual 3-pole MCCB pitch; it'll sit on a DIN rail or bolt directly to the mounting plate.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get current pricing and availability for 3VA2163-5MQ32-0AB0?

Submit an RFQ through this listing. We source through independent distribution and confirm availability and pricing at quote time.

What is the breaking capacity of 3VA2163-5MQ32-0AB0 at 240 V?

187 kA at 240 V AC. At 415 V and 440 V it's 121 kA, at 500 V it's 75.6 kA, and at 690 V it's 3.7 kA.

Does 3VA2163-5MQ32-0AB0 have communication capability?

Yes, it includes a communication function, so it can integrate with a control system for remote monitoring or trip indication.

MPN
3VA2163-5MQ32-0AB0