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Siemens 3VA2163-8HK42-0AA0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA2163-8HK42-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 63 A, 4-Pole, ETU34

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Siemens SENTRON 3VA2 series molded case circuit breaker, 3VA2163-8HK42-0AA0, 4-pole, 63 A, ETU340 electronic trip unit, line protection version.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

3VA2163-8HK42-0AA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Product versionLine protection
3VA2163-8HK42-0AA0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles4
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 classL
Breaking capacity at 240 V440 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V330 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V330 kA
Breaking capacity at 500 V220 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V53 kA
Power loss, max.3.1 W
3VA2163-8HK42-0AA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU340
Overcurrent protection functionELISA LI
Ground-fault monitoringWithout
3VA2163-8HK42-0AA0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typeon both sides nut keeper kit
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2163-8HK42-0AA0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts0
3VA2163-8HK42-0AA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2163-8HK42-0AA0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height181 mm
Width140 mm
Depth86 mm
Height (in)7.1 in
Width (in)5.5 in
Depth (in)3.4 in

Product details

63 A that doesn't flinch at 70 °C

The interrupting capacity is the other headline: 440 kA at 240 V, 330 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 220 kA at 500 V, and 53 kA at 690 V. Those numbers mean this breaker can sit at the main service entrance or on a high-fault industrial feeder without worrying about cascading failure upstream. The 4-pole configuration (three phases plus switched neutral) makes it a natural fit for three-phase systems where you need neutral protection.

ETU340 trip unit — what it does for you

That adjustability lets you coordinate selectively with downstream breakers — set the pickup high enough to ride through motor inrush and low enough to clear a bolted fault before the upstream main trips. The N-conductor protection is adjustable OFF or 100%, so you can match the neutral rating to the phase rating or disable it on a balanced load.

A motor drive option is available as a field-installable accessory, so you can add remote motor operation later without replacing the breaker.

Frequently asked questions

Does this breaker require derating at high ambient temperatures?

No derating needed — it holds the full 63 A rating from -25 °C to 70 °C ambient. The storage range is -40 °C to 80 °C.

MPN
3VA2163-8HK42-0AA0