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The 98 % efficiency figure means only 2 % of the power passing through is lost as heat — which at 925 W thermal losses is still enough to require ventilation clearance in the cabinet. ## Sizing and quantity per drive The filter can handle 1.5 times nominal current for 60 seconds, which covers short-duration overloads during motor acceleration. Ambient temperature derating kicks in above 45 °C: 3 % current reduction per °C up to 60 °C. Below 45 °C, no derating needed. ## Installation and wiring Wiring uses two terminal blocks: an A/B terminal for 2.5 mm² control connections, and an X1-1 through X2-3 terminal for 25 to 300 mm² power cable. Beyond the harmonic standards (IEC 61000-2-2, IEC 61000-2-4, IEC 61000-3-12, IEC 61000-3-4, G5/4), the filter carries Class F insulation and operates across 5 to 45 °C without derating, with storage from -25 to 55 °C in original packaging. Relative humidity tolerance is 5 to 85 % without condensation. Altitude derating applies above 1000 m — 5 % per additional 1000 m up to 4000 m.","metaTitle":"VW3A46116 Passive Filter, 316 A, 400 V, THDI 10%, Altivar","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric VW3A46116 passive filter for Altivar drives. 316 A output, 400 V, 50 Hz, THDI 10%, 98% efficiency, 925 W losses. Active product, sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["AC Drive (VFD) 480V"],"specifications":{"THDI":"10 % for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 280 kW/450 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 280 kW/450 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 160 kW/250 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 355 kW 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 160 kW/250 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 315 kW/500 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 355 kW 10 % for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 160 kW/250 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 355 kW 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71Q motor: 160 kW/250 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71Q motor: 315 kW/500 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71Q motor: 355 kW 10 % for variable speed drive ATV630 motor: 160 kW/250 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV930 motor: 160 kW/250 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV630 motor: 315 kW/500 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV930 motor: 315 kW/500 hp","Cos phi":"1 (150 % of line current) 0.85 (75 % of line current) 0.99 (100 % of line current)","Standards":"IEC 61000-2-2 IEC 61000-2-4 IEC 61000-3-12 IEC 61000-3-4 G5/4 engineering recommendation IEC 61000-3-2","Efficiency":"98 %","Max current":"1.5 x nominal current (duration = 60 s)","Thermal losses":"925 W","lifecycle_stage":"mature","Relative humidity":"5...85 % without condensation","Operating altitude":"> 1000...4000 m with current derating 5 % per 1000 m","Quantity per drive":"2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 280 kW/450 hp 2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 280 kW/450 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 160 kW/250 hp 2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 355 kW 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 160 kW/250 hp 2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 315 kW/500 hp 2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 355 kW 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 160 kW/250 hp 2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 355 kW 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71Q motor: 160 kW/250 hp 2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV71Q motor: 315 kW/500 hp 2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV71Q motor: 355 kW 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV630 wall mount, motor: 160 kW/250 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV930 wall mount, motor: 160 kW/250 hp 2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV630 wall mount, motor: 315 kW/500 hp 2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV930 wall mount, motor: 315 kW/500 hp","[In] rated current":"304 A for input 316 A for output","Vibration resistance":"2 mm peak to peak (f= 5...13.2 Hz) conforming to IEC 60068-2-6 0.7 gn (f= 13.2...150 Hz) conforming to IEC 60068-2-6","Electrical connection":"A, B terminal, connection capacity: 2.5 mm² X1-1...X2-3 terminal, connection capacity: 25...300 mm²","Power Supply Frequency":"50 Hz +/- 2 %","IP degree of protection":"IP20 IP55 (enclosure mounting)","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 storage in original packaging -25...65 °C during transport","Ambient air temperature for operation":"45...60 °C (with current derating 3 % per °C) 5...45 °C (without current derating)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$17,539.12","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/891ba8c9534749771f2d804a0e363fbd.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/vn/en/product/VW3A46116/passive-filter-altivar-316a-400v-50hz-for-variable-speed-drive/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3A46116/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What drives does VW3A46116 work with?","answer":"It works with Altivar ATV61, ATV71, ATV630, and ATV930 drives from 160 kW up to 355 kW. The quantity per drive varies — one filter for 160 kW wall-mount drives, two for 315 kW and 355 kW units."},{"question":"What is the THDI rating of VW3A46116?","answer":"The filter achieves a total harmonic current distortion (THDI) of 10 % across all supported drive sizes and series."},{"question":"What is the power factor (cos phi) of this filter?","answer":"The cos phi varies with load: 1 at 150 % of line current, 0.99 at 100 % of line current, and 0.85 at 75 % of line current."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does VW3A46116 carry?","answer":"The filter complies with IEC 61000-2-2, IEC 61000-2-4, IEC 61000-3-12, IEC 61000-3-4, and G5/4 engineering recommendation for harmonic limits. It carries Class F insulation and is tested for vibration resistance per IEC 60068-2-6."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A46116","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/VW3A46116 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}}