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Siemens 3VA2163-8HM42-0AA0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

SENTRON 3VA2163-8HM42-0AA0 MCCB, 63 A, 4-Pole, 330 kA at 415

MPN3VA2163-8HM42-0AA0
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Siemens SENTRON 3VA series molded case circuit breaker, order code 3VA2163-8HM42-0AA0, 63 A rated continuous current, 4-pole, 330 kA breaking capacity at 415 V, line protection design with ground-fault monitoring.

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Specifications

3VA2163-8HM42-0AA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
3VA2163-8HM42-0AA0 — 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 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 V52.5 kA
Power loss, max.3.1 W
3VA2163-8HM42-0AA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU330
Overcurrent protection functionLIG
Ground-fault monitoringSummation current formation L + N conductor
Grounding protection functionYes
3VA2163-8HM42-0AA0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typeon both sides nut keeper kit
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2163-8HM42-0AA0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts0
3VA2163-8HM42-0AA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2163-8HM42-0AA0 — 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

What this MCCB does on the line

This variant includes ground-fault monitoring via summation current formation on the L+N conductor, so it detects leakage to earth without a separate core-balance CT. That saves a DIN-rail slot and simplifies wiring in panels where ground-fault protection is required by code or plant standard.

The breaker delivers 440 kA at 240 V, 330 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 220 kA at 500 V, and 52.5 kA at 690 V. That curve tells you the device is designed for low-voltage distribution where the highest fault energy occurs at the lower end of the voltage range — typical for 400/415 V three-phase industrial grids.

Thermal performance and panel integration

The 86 mm depth and 140 mm width fit standard SENTRON 3VA mounting footprints — check gland-plate cutouts against the 181 mm height before laying out the backpanel. Maximum power loss is 3.1 W, which keeps heat dissipation low enough that adjacent devices in a dense DIN-rail layout don't need extra spacing for thermal management.

Frequently asked questions

Does this breaker include ground-fault protection?

Yes. The 3VA2163-8HM42-0AA0 has ground-fault monitoring using summation current formation on the L+N conductor, so it detects earth leakage without an external CT.

MPN
3VA2163-8HM42-0AA0