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For the ATV61W series (0.75 kW to 3 kW), the filter achieves a THDI of 10 %. For the ATV61H, ATV71H, ATV71P, and ATV71W series in the same power range, the THDI is 16 %. This means the filter delivers better harmonic suppression on the compact 'W' frame drives than on the standard 'H' or 'P' frame units. One filter per drive is required. ## Electrical and environmental ratings The filter operates at 98 % efficiency and can handle up to 1.5 times the nominal current without damage. Power factor correction is inherent — cos phi reaches 0.99 at 100 % line current and 0.85 at 75 % load. The connection terminal accepts up to 16 mm² conductors. Ambient temperature range is 5 °C to 40 °C without derating; above 40 °C up to 55 °C, derate current by 3 % per °C. Storage temperature spans -25 °C to 55 °C. At altitudes above 1000 m, derate current 5 % per additional 1000 m up to 4000 m. Relative humidity tolerance is 5 % to 85 % non-condensing.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric VW3A4601 Passive Filter, 6 A, 400 V, Obso","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric VW3A4601 passive filter for Altivar drives, 6 A rated current, 400 V, THDI 10-16% depending on drive model. Obsolete — sourced to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Obsolete","categoryPath":["AC Drive (VFD) 480V"],"specifications":{"THDI":"10 % for ATV61W075N4 motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 10 % for ATV61W075N4C motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 10 % for ATV61WU15N4 motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 10 % for ATV61WU15N4C motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 10 % for ATV61WU22N4 motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 10 % for ATV61WU22N4C motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 10 % for ATV61WU30N4 motor: 3 kW 10 % for ATV61WU30N4C motor: 3 kW 16 % for ATV61H075N4 motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 16 % for ATV61HU15N4 motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 16 % for ATV61HU22N4 motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 16 % for ATV61HU30N4 motor: 3 kW 16 % for ATV71H075N4 motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 16 % for ATV71HU15N4 motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 16 % for ATV71HU22N4 motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 16 % for ATV71HU30N4 motor: 3 kW 16 % for ATV71P075N4Z motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 16 % for ATV71PU15N4Z motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 16 % for ATV71PU22N4Z motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 16 % for ATV71PU30N4Z motor: 3 kW 16 % for ATV71W075N4 motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 16 % for ATV71WU15N4 motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 16 % for ATV71WU22N4 motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 16 % for ATV71WU30N4 motor: 3 kW","Cos phi":"1 (150 % of line current) 0.85 (75 % of line current) 0.99 (100 % of line current)","Efficiency":"98 %","Max current":"1.5 x nominal current","lifecycle_stage":"mature","Relative humidity":"5...85 % without condensation","Operating altitude":"> 1000...4000 m with current derating 5 % per 1000 m","Quantity per drive":"1 filter per drive for ATV61H075N4 1 filter per drive for ATV61HU15N4 1 filter per drive for ATV61HU22N4 1 filter per drive for ATV61HU30N4 1 filter per drive for ATV61W075N4 1 filter per drive for ATV61W075N4C 1 filter per drive for ATV61WU15N4 1 filter per drive for ATV61WU15N4C 1 filter per drive for ATV61WU22N4 1 filter per drive for ATV61WU22N4C 1 filter per drive for ATV61WU30N4 1 filter per drive for ATV61WU30N4C 1 filter per drive for ATV71H075N4 1 filter per drive for ATV71HU15N4 1 filter per drive for ATV71HU22N4 1 filter per drive for ATV71HU30N4 1 filter per drive for ATV71P075N4Z 1 filter per drive for ATV71PU15N4Z 1 filter per drive for ATV71PU22N4Z 1 filter per drive for ATV71PU30N4Z 1 filter per drive for ATV71W075N4 1 filter per drive for ATV71WU15N4 1 filter per drive for ATV71WU22N4 1 filter per drive for ATV71WU30N4","[In] rated current":"6 A","Electrical connection":"terminal, connection capacity: 16 mm²","Power Supply Frequency":"50 Hz +/- 5 %","IP degree of protection":"IP20","Network number of phases":"3 phases","Product or component type":"Passive filter","[Us] rated supply voltage":"400 V +/- 10 %","Electrical insulation class":"Class F","Product specific application":"Reduction of current harmonics","Ambient air temperature for storage":"-25...55 °C","Ambient air temperature for operation":"40...55 °C (with current derating 3 % per °C) 5...40 °C (without current derating)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/c2201c2b1963f0b4958e27fa2664b0d3.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/au/en/product/VW3A4601/passive-filter-altivar-6a-400v-for-variable-speed-drive/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3A4601/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy VW3A4601 and how do I get a price?","answer":"The VW3A4601 is sourced through independent distribution channels. Submit an RFQ for current availability and pricing — we confirm both at quote time."},{"question":"What is VW3A4601's listed THDI on this component line?","answer":"The THDI varies by drive model: 10 % for ATV61W series drives (0.75 kW to 3 kW) and 16 % for ATV61H, ATV71H, ATV71P, and ATV71W series drives in the same power range."},{"question":"What is VW3A4601's listed cos phi on this component line?","answer":"The cos phi is 0.99 at 100 % line current, 0.85 at 75 % line current, and 1 at 150 % of line current."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A4601","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A4601 when reusing this data. 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