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That 5 % figure on the newer drive lines means it meets IEC 61000-3-4 and IEC 61000-3-12 without additional line reactors in most installations. ## Efficiency and thermal budget Runs at 98 % efficiency with 88 W thermal losses at full load — that heat has to go somewhere inside the enclosure. The filter carries a Class F insulation rating, so it handles the temperature rise, but the panel builder needs to account for that 88 W in the overall ventilation calc. Mount it with clearance around the vent slots; the IP20 body is fine inside a cabinet, and the IP55 rating applies only when enclosure-mounted with the gland plate sealed. ## Drive compatibility — one filter per drive This is a one-filter-per-drive part, not a shared bus filter. It pairs with Altivar ATV61H, ATV61W, ATV71H, ATV71P, ATV71W, ATV630, ATV650, ATV930, and ATV950 drives rated 0.75 kW through 3 kW. The wiring is straightforward: three-phase in on terminals X1-1 through X1-3 (accepts 0.5 to 10 mm²), three-phase out on X2-1 through X2-3, plus A and B terminals for the 2.5 mm² control connection. No separate control power needed — it's a passive device. That means it's still the recommended harmonic mitigation option for the Altivar drives it covers, not a legacy part being phased out.","metaTitle":"VW3A46120 Passive Filter, 6 A, 400 V, 50 Hz, THDI 5-10%","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric VW3A46120 passive filter for Altivar drives. 6 A input, 400 V, 50 Hz. THDI 5-10% depending on drive model. 98% efficiency. Active production. Quoted 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: 0.75 kW/1 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 3 kW 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 3 kW 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71P motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71P motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71P motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71P motor: 3 kW 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 3 kW 5 % for variable speed drive ATV61W motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV61W motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV61W motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV61W motor: 3 kW 5 % for variable speed drive ATV630 motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV630 motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV630 motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV630 motor: 3 kW 5 % for variable speed drive ATV650 motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV650 motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV650 motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV650 motor: 3 kW 5 % for variable speed drive ATV930 motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV930 motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV930 motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV930 motor: 3 kW 5 % for variable speed drive ATV950 motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV950 motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV950 motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV950 motor: 3 kW","Cos phi":"1 (150 % of line current) 0.85 (75 % of line current) 0.99 (100 % of line current)","Standards":"G5/4 engineering recommendation IEC 61000-3-4 IEC 61000-3-12 IEC 61000-2-4 IEC 61000-2-2 IEC 61000-3-2","Efficiency":"98 %","Max current":"1.5 x nominal current (duration = 60 s)","Thermal losses":"88 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":"1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61W motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61W motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61W motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61W motor: 3 kW 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 3 kW 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 3 kW 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71P motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71P motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71P motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71P motor: 3 kW 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 3 kW 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV630 wall mount, motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV630 wall mount, motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV630 wall mount, motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV630 wall mount, motor: 3 kW 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV650 wall mount, motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV650 wall mount, motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV650 wall mount, motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV650 wall mount, motor: 3 kW 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV930 wall mount, motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV930 wall mount, motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV930 wall mount, motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV930 wall mount, motor: 3 kW 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV950 wall mount, motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV950 wall mount, motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV950 wall mount, motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV950 wall mount, motor: 3 kW","[In] rated current":"6 A for input 6.2 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":"X1-1...X2-3 terminal, connection capacity: 0.5...10 mm² A, B terminal, connection capacity: 2.5 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":"$3,224.94","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/55d7f038139539f5656e9b9fd85e29db.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/za/en/product/VW3A46120/passive-filter-6-a-400-v-50-hz-for-variable-speed-drive/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3A46120/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What THDI does VW3A46120 achieve?","answer":"The VW3A46120 delivers 10 % THDI on ATV61H, ATV71H, ATV71P, and ATV71W drives, and 5 % THDI on ATV61W, ATV630, ATV650, ATV930, and ATV950 drives, across the 0.75 kW to 3 kW motor range."},{"question":"What is the power factor (cos phi) of this filter?","answer":"The VW3A46120 achieves a cos phi of 1 at 150 % of line current, 0.99 at 100 % of line current, and 0.85 at 75 % of line current."},{"question":"What standards does VW3A46120 comply with?","answer":"The filter complies with G5/4 engineering recommendation, IEC 61000-3-4, IEC 61000-3-12, IEC 61000-2-4, IEC 61000-2-2, and IEC 61000-3-2."},{"question":"Where can I buy VW3A46120 and how is it quoted?","answer":"The VW3A46120 is sourced and quoted to order through independent distribution channels; availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time against an RFQ."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A46120","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/VW3A46120 when reusing this data. 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