{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"VW3A46123","brand":"Schneider Electric","brandSlug":"schneider","productSlug":"VW3A46123","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A46123","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3A46123","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Schneider Electric VW3A46123 passive filter, 23 A output, 400 V, 50 Hz, for variable speed drives.","salesMarkdown":"The Schneider Electric VW3A46123 is a passive filter designed to reduce current harmonics on the input side of variable-speed drives. It sits between the line supply and the drive, rated for 22 A input and 23 A output at 400 V +/- 10 %, 50 Hz +/- 2 %. The filter is a three-phase device, sized for 11 kW / 15 hp motors across the ATV61, ATV71, ATV630, ATV650, ATV930, and ATV950 drive families. Its job is to bring the current total harmonic distortion (THDI) down to 5 % for ATV61W, ATV630, ATV650, ATV930, and ATV950 drives, and to 10 % for ATV61H, ATV71H, ATV71P, and ATV71W drives — all at the 11 kW / 15 hp motor rating. That means it keeps the line-side harmonics below the limits set by IEC 61000-3-4 and IEC 61000-3-12, which is what the utility and site EMC plan care about. At 98 % efficiency, the filter wastes only 258 W as heat at full rated load. That thermal loss figure matters for enclosure sizing — if the panel is sealed or tight on ventilation, that 258 W has to be managed. The filter is rated Class F insulation, so it handles the internal temperature rise without derating up to 45 °C ambient; above that, derate 3 % per °C up to 60 °C. The power factor (cos φ) varies with load: 0.99 at 100 % line current, 0.85 at 75 %, and 1.0 at 150 % (the overload point). That 1.5 x nominal current for 60 s is the short-duration overload capability — useful for motor starting or momentary load spikes, but not continuous. Mounting is straightforward: IP20 for general cabinet installation, IP55 if mounted inside an enclosure. Terminals accept 0.5 to 10 mm² on the main power connections and 2.5 mm² on the control/auxiliary terminals. One filter per drive — no sharing across multiple drives.","metaTitle":"Schneider VW3A46123 Passive Filter, 23 A, 400 V, 50 Hz","metaDescription":"Schneider VW3A46123 passive harmonic filter, 22 A input / 23 A output, 400 V, 50 Hz. 98% efficiency, 258 W losses. Reduces THDI to 5-10% for ATV drives. Active production. 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One filter per drive."},{"question":"What is the THDI reduction of VW3A46123?","answer":"THDI is reduced to 5 % for ATV61W, ATV630, ATV650, ATV930, and ATV950 drives, and to 10 % for ATV61H, ATV71H, ATV71P, and ATV71W drives, all at 11 kW / 15 hp motor rating."},{"question":"Where can I buy VW3A46123?","answer":"The VW3A46123 is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"What compliance standards does VW3A46123 meet?","answer":"It complies with IEC 61000-3-4, IEC 61000-3-12, IEC 61000-2-2, IEC 61000-2-4, and IEC 61000-3-2, plus the G5/4 engineering recommendation."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A46123","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/VW3A46123 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}}