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One filter per drive is required. ## Harmonic performance and efficiency Total harmonic current distortion (THDI) varies by drive model: 10 % on the ATV61WD22N4 and ATV61WD22N4C, 16 % on the ATV61HD22N4, ATV71HD22N4, and ATV71WD22N4. Power factor correction is load-dependent — cos phi reaches 1 at 150 % of line current, 0.99 at 100 %, and 0.85 at 75 %. The filter itself operates at 98 % efficiency, meaning only 2 % of throughput is lost as heat. ## Thermal and environmental limits Rated for continuous duty at 5–40 °C ambient without derating. Above 40 °C up to 55 °C, derate current by 3 % per °C. Altitude derating applies above 1000 m — reduce current 5 % per additional 1000 m up to 4000 m. Relative humidity must stay between 5 and 85 %, non-condensing. IP20 enclosure means it is suitable for clean, dry cabinet environments only. ## Lifecycle reality — obsolete, not orphaned Schneider Electric has classified the VW3A4606 as obsolete. Do not assume a form-fit-function replacement exists without cross-referencing the drive model and harmonic requirements.","metaTitle":"VW3A4606 Passive Filter, 43 A, 400 V, Obsolete","metaDescription":"VW3A4606 passive filter for Altivar drives. 43 A, 400 V, 98 % efficiency. Obsolete — sourced to order against RFQ. THDI 10–16 % depending on drive model.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Obsolete","categoryPath":["AC Drive (VFD) 480V"],"specifications":{"THDI":"10 % for ATV61WD22N4 motor: 22 kW/30 hp 10 % for ATV61WD22N4C motor: 22 kW/30 hp 16 % for ATV61HD22N4 motor: 22 kW/30 hp 16 % for ATV71HD22N4 motor: 22 kW/30 hp 16 % for ATV71WD22N4 motor: 22 kW/30 hp","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 ATV61HD22N4 1 filter per drive for ATV61WD22N4 1 filter per drive for ATV61WD22N4C 1 filter per drive for ATV71HD22N4 1 filter per drive for ATV71WD22N4","[In] rated current":"43 A","Electrical connection":"terminal, connection capacity: 50 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/5ad65270de7209d2a09a8d53672a8c87.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/ae/en/product/VW3A4606/passive-filter-altivar-43a-400v-for-variable-speed-drive/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3A4606/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy VW3A4606?","answer":"The VW3A4606 is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — no stock figures or lead-time numbers are published for this obsolete line."},{"question":"What THDI does VW3A4606 achieve?","answer":"THDI depends on the drive model: 10 % on ATV61WD22N4 and ATV61WD22N4C, 16 % on ATV61HD22N4, ATV71HD22N4, and ATV71WD22N4."},{"question":"What is the rated current of VW3A4606?","answer":"The rated current is 43 A at 400 V +/- 10 %, three-phase, 50 Hz."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A4606","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/VW3A4606 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}