Panel fit and ratings
The SENTRON 3VA2163-6HN36-0HC0 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) rated for line protection duty. It carries 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 242 kA at 240 V, 187 kA at 415/440 V, 121 kA at 500 V, and 3.7 kA at 690 V. That 242 kA figure at 240 V means it handles high-fault utility feeds without cascading upstream — relevant for main or tie-breaker positions in industrial switchgear. Dimensions are 105 mm wide, 181 mm tall, 86 mm deep — standard SENTRON 3VA frame footprint. The unit includes a factory-fitted shunt trip (STL) release and two HQ auxiliary switches, so it arrives ready for remote trip and status feedback without adding accessory modules. Max power loss is 4 W, which keeps panel heat rise manageable in a dense enclosure.
Integration notes
Mounts on a DIN rail or direct-panel bolt-down via the 3VA frame base. The 105 mm width fits standard 3-pole MCCB slots in SENTRON distribution panels and motor control centers. Wire range accepts conductors sized for 63 A continuous — typically 16–25 mm² copper depending on termination method and local code. The shunt trip (STL) operates on a separate control voltage; verify coil rating matches the control circuit before energizing.