{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"VW3A4608","brand":"Schneider Electric","brandSlug":"schneider","productSlug":"VW3A4608","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A4608","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3A4608","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Schneider Electric VW3A4608 passive filter, Altivar series, 101 A rated current, 400 V, IP20, for variable speed drive harmonic reduction.","salesMarkdown":"## Passive harmonic filter for Altivar drives — now obsolete The Schneider Electric VW3A4608 is a passive filter designed to reduce current harmonics on Altivar variable speed drives. It carries a 101 A rated current at 400 V three-phase, 50 Hz, and achieves 98 % efficiency. The filter is now classified as obsolete per the manufacturer's lifecycle status. The THDI performance varies by drive model: 10 % for ATV61WD45N4 and ATV61WD55N4 (and their C variants), and 16 % for ATV61HD45N4, ATV61HD55N4, ATV71HD45N4, ATV71HD55N4, ATV71WD45N4, and ATV71WD55N4. That means on the higher-power HD and WD variants, the filter still cuts line current distortion to 16 % — well under typical IEEE 519-2014 guidelines for general distribution systems. Power factor correction is load-dependent: cos φ reaches 1 at 150 % of line current, 0.99 at 100 %, and 0.85 at 75 %. The filter handles up to 1.5 x nominal current without saturating. One filter per drive is required for the listed ATV61 and ATV71 models. Terminal connection accepts up to 50 mm² conductors. ## Installation and environmental limits Rated IP20 — suitable for clean indoor panel environments. Operating temperature range is 5...40 °C without derating; above 40 °C up to 55 °C, derate current 3 % per °C. Above 1000 m altitude, derate 5 % per additional 1000 m. Storage temperature spans -25...55 °C with 5...85 % relative humidity, non-condensing.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric VW3A4608 Passive Filter, 101 A, 400 V, Ob","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric VW3A4608 passive filter, 101 A rated current, 400 V, 98% efficiency, THDI 10-16% for ATV61/71 drives. 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 ATV61WD45N4 motor: 45 kW/60 hp 10 % for ATV61WD45N4C motor: 45 kW/60 hp 10 % for ATV61WD55N4 motor: 55 kW/75 hp 10 % for ATV61WD55N4C motor: 55 kW/75 hp 16 % for ATV61HD45N4 motor: 45 kW/60 hp 16 % for ATV61HD55N4 motor: 55 kW/75 hp 16 % for ATV71HD45N4 motor: 45 kW/60 hp 16 % for ATV71HD55N4 motor: 55 kW/75 hp 16 % for ATV71WD45N4 motor: 45 kW/60 hp 16 % for ATV71WD55N4 motor: 55 kW/75 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 ATV61HD45N4 1 filter per drive for ATV61HD55N4 1 filter per drive for ATV61WD45N4 1 filter per drive for ATV61WD45N4C 1 filter per drive for ATV61WD55N4 1 filter per drive for ATV61WD55N4C 1 filter per drive for ATV71HD45N4 1 filter per drive for ATV71HD55N4 1 filter per drive for ATV71WD45N4 1 filter per drive for ATV71WD55N4","[In] rated current":"101 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/4261a02ea59c612ddf98627926c9e135.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/ie/en/product/VW3A4608/passive-filter-altivar-101a-400v-for-variable-speed-drive/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3A4608/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy VW3A4608?","answer":"The VW3A4608 is sourced through independent distribution channels against an RFQ. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm quote."},{"question":"What drives is the VW3A4608 compatible with?","answer":"The filter is designed for one-per-drive use with ATV61HD45N4, ATV61HD55N4, ATV61WD45N4, ATV61WD45N4C, ATV61WD55N4, ATV61WD55N4C, ATV71HD45N4, ATV71HD55N4, ATV71WD45N4, and ATV71WD55N4 drives."},{"question":"What THDI does the VW3A4608 achieve?","answer":"THDI is 10 % for ATV61WD45N4, ATV61WD45N4C, ATV61WD55N4, and ATV61WD55N4C drives. It is 16 % for ATV61HD45N4, ATV61HD55N4, ATV71HD45N4, ATV71HD55N4, ATV71WD45N4, and ATV71WD55N4 drives."},{"question":"What is the rated current of VW3A4608?","answer":"The rated current is 101 A at 400 V three-phase, 50 Hz."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A4608","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/VW3A4608 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}}