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Siemens 3VA2163-7MS36-0KA0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-7MS36-0KA0 MCCB, 63 A, 330 kA at 240

MPN3VA2163-7MS36-0KA0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-7MS36-0KA0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 63 A, interrupting capacity 330 kA at 240 V, ETU310M release, shunt trip, starter protection version.

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Specifications

3VA2163-7MS36-0KA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Product versionStarter protection
Basic switch (supplied) ref.3VA2163-7MS36-0AA0
3VA2163-7MS36-0KA0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles3
Current at 40 °C63 A
Current at 45 °C63 A
Current at 50 °C63 A
Current at 55 °C60.48 A
Current at 60 °C59.22 A
Current at 65 °C57.96 A
Current at 70 °C56.7 A
Switching capacity classC
Breaking capacity at 240 V330 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V242 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V242 kA
Breaking capacity at 500 V187 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V52.5 kA
Power loss, max.75 W
3VA2163-7MS36-0KA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU310M
3VA2163-7MS36-0KA0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typebox terminal
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2163-7MS36-0KA0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerYes
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts0
3VA2163-7MS36-0KA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2163-7MS36-0KA0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height181 mm
Width105 mm
Depth86 mm

Product details

The Siemens SENTRON 3VA2163-7MS36-0KA0 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker rated for a continuous current of 63 A up to 50 °C, with a slight derating curve above that — 60.48 A at 55 °C, 59.22 A at 60 °C, 57.96 A at 65 °C, and 56.7 A at 70 °C. This is a starter protection version, meaning it's built for motor branch circuit protection where the combination of magnetic and thermal characteristics is tuned for starting inrush rather than straight feeder duty. The interrupting capacity is substantial: 330 kA at 240 V, 242 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 187 kA at 500 V, and still 52.5 kA at 690 V. That kind of headroom tells me the upstream transformer or bus can dump serious fault energy into this panel, and the breaker won't vent or weld.

Release and accessory fit

The overcurrent release is an ETU310M — an electronic trip unit with LSI curves (long-time, short-time, instantaneous), adjustable for coordination downstream. The basic switch supplied inside is 3VA2163-7MS36-0AA0. If your BOM calls for undervoltage release or a ground-fault module, this variant isn't it — you'd need a different suffix.

Maximum power loss is 75 W, which matters for enclosure heat rise calculations — if you're packing several of these in a sealed cabinet, factor that dissipation into the thermal budget.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy 3VA2163-7MS36-0KA0 and how do I get a price?

This part is sourced and quoted to order through independent distribution. Submit an RFQ for current availability and pricing at quote time.

Will 3VA2163-7MS36-0KA0 drop into a panel that was specified around 3VA2163-8HM32-0AA0 without rewiring?

No — the 3VA2163-8HM32-0AA0 uses a different thermal-magnetic release and lacks the shunt trip, so it is not a wiring-compatible swap. A coordination study would need re-evaluation.

What is 3VA2163-7MS36-0KA0's interrupting capacity at 415 V?

242 kA at 415 V, same as at 440 V. At 690 V it drops to 52.5 kA.

What compliance documentation does this breaker provide?

As a Siemens SENTRON product, it carries UL, CSA, and IEC certifications typical for the 3VA series. RoHS and REACH declarations are available from Siemens documentation. No specific cert numbers are in this listing.

MPN
3VA2163-7MS36-0KA0