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Siemens 3VA2163-6HM42-0AA0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

SENTRON 3VA2163-6HM42-0AA0 MCCB, 63A, 4-Pole, 242kA at 240V

MPN3VA2163-6HM42-0AA0
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SENTRON 3VA2163-6HM42-0AA0, Molded case circuit breaker, 4-pole, 63 A continuous, 242 kA breaking capacity at 240 V, line protection design.

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Specifications

3VA2163-6HM42-0AA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
3VA2163-6HM42-0AA0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles4
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 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 V3.7 kA
Power loss, max.4 W
3VA2163-6HM42-0AA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU330
Overcurrent protection functionLIG
Ground-fault monitoringSummation current formation L + N conductor
Grounding protection functionYes
3VA2163-6HM42-0AA0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typeon both sides nut keeper kit
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2163-6HM42-0AA0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts0
3VA2163-6HM42-0AA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2163-6HM42-0AA0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Mechanical service life (operating cycles), typ.25 000
Height181 mm
Width140 mm
Depth86 mm
Height (in)7.13 in
Width (in)5.51 in
Depth (in)3.39 in

Product details

The 3VA2163-6HM42-0AA0: Breaking capacity is the headline here: 242 kA at 240 V, 187 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 121 kA at 500 V, and 3.7 kA at 690 V.

That depth matters when you're laying out gland plates or back-panel clearance — 86 mm means it'll clear a standard 100 mm deep enclosure backplate without the rear cover bulging. Four-pole width at 140 mm is what you'd expect for a 160 A frame MCCB; plan your DIN-rail or direct-mount hole pattern accordingly. Operating temperature range is -25 °C to 70 °C, with no derating needed across that span — the 63 A rating holds from 40 °C all the way to 70 °C. That's unusual for an MCCB; most thermal-magnetic units start derating above 40 °C. This one doesn't, so you can pack it into a warm cabinet without upsizing the frame.

Protection and Monitoring

The ground-fault monitoring uses summation current formation on L + N conductors, so it'll detect residual current on a 4-wire system without an external core-balance CT. The adjustable thermal trip range starts at 16 A and goes to 63 A full scale. That's typical for this class — the indicator is an option you pay extra for.

Lifecycle status is listed as current — this is not a discontinued or NRND part. It's in the active SENTRON catalog, so you can spec it into a new BOM without worrying about a last-time-buy window closing next quarter.

Frequently asked questions

What are the physical dimensions of this MCCB?

140 mm wide, 181 mm tall, 86 mm deep.

MPN
3VA2163-6HM42-0AA0