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Siemens 3VA2163-6HL36-0HC0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-6HL36-0HC0 MCCB, 63 A, 242 kA at 240

MPN3VA2163-6HL36-0HC0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-6HL36-0HC0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 63 A, 242 kA at 240 V, ETU320 release, shunt trip.

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Specifications

3VA2163-6HL36-0HC0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Product versionLine protection
Basic switch (supplied) ref.3VA2163-6HL36-0AA0
Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref.3VA9988-0AA12
3VA2163-6HL36-0HC0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles3
Current at 40 °C63 A
Current at 45 °C63 A
Current at 50 °C63 A
Current at 55 °C60.6375 A
Current at 60 °C58.275 A
Current at 65 °C55.9125 A
Current at 70 °C53.55 A
Switching capacity classH
Breaking capacity at 240 V242 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V187 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V187 kA
Breaking capacity at 500 V121 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V5 kA
Power loss, max.4 W
3VA2163-6HL36-0HC0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU320
3VA2163-6HL36-0HC0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typebox terminal
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2163-6HL36-0HC0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerYes
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts2
3VA2163-6HL36-0HC0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2163-6HL36-0HC0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height181 mm
Width105 mm
Depth86 mm

Product details

Its interrupting capacity hits 242 kA at 240 V and 187 kA at 415 V and 440 V — figures that tell you it's built for high-fault panels where selectivity and SCCR headroom matter. The ETU320 electronic trip unit handles the overcurrent release; a shunt trip (STL) is integrated for remote opening.

The 63 A rating holds flat from 40 °C to 50 °C; above that it derates to 60.6375 A at 55 °C, 58.275 A at 60 °C, 55.9125 A at 65 °C, and 53.55 A at 70 °C. If your panel ambient runs at 60 °C, you lose about 4.7 A — enough to matter on a borderline load. The 242 kA at 240 V is the headline number, but the real-world test is 187 kA at 415 V (common in European industrial distribution) and 121 kA at 500 V.

Frequently asked questions

What is the interrupting capacity of 3VA2163-6HL36-0HC0 at 415 V?

187 kA at 415 V, which is the same rating as at 440 V. At 240 V it reaches 242 kA, at 500 V it drops to 121 kA, and at 690 V it is 5 kA.

What trip unit does this MCCB use?

It uses the ETU320 electronic overcurrent release. The breaker also has a shunt trip (STL) for remote tripping, but no undervoltage release and no ground-fault monitoring.

What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for this MCCB?

Siemens SENTRON breakers typically carry IEC 60947-2 certification and are UL/CSA listed for the North American market. RoHS and REACH declarations are available from Siemens documentation. Specific certification markings are verified against the nameplate at receipt.

MPN
3VA2163-6HL36-0HC0