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The filter achieves a total harmonic current distortion (THDI) of 10 % on the ATV61W, ATV630, ATV650, ATV930, and ATV950 drives at 15 kW/20 hp, and 16 % on the ATV61H and ATV71H/W variants at the same motor rating. That's the headline number a buyer cares about: it tells you how clean the current waveform is coming back to the line, which directly affects whether you pass IEC 61000-2-4 and G5/4 harmonic compliance without a bigger, more expensive active filter. Power factor correction is built in: the filter delivers a cos phi of 0.99 at 100 % line current, 0.85 at 75 %, and unity (1.0) at 150 % — meaning it keeps the reactive draw low across the load range, not just at full load. Efficiency runs at 98 %, with 224 W of thermal losses that need to be accounted for in the enclosure cooling budget. One filter per drive, wired between the line supply and the drive input. The electrical connection uses terminals accepting 0.5…10 mm² for the main power (X1-1…X2-3) and 2.5 mm² for the A/B control terminals. The unit carries IP20 as standard, or IP55 when enclosure-mounted — so it's fine inside a ventilated panel but needs a separate enclosure if mounted in a washdown area. Operating temperature range is 5…45 °C without derating; above that, derate 3 % per °C up to 60 °C. Altitude derating kicks in above 1000 m at 5 % per 1000 m. Vibration resistance per IEC 60068-2-6: 2 mm peak-to-peak at 5…13.2 Hz, 0.7 gn at 13.2…150 Hz. Storage temp in original packaging is -25…55 °C, transport up to 65 °C.","metaTitle":"VW3A46143 Passive Filter, 26A, 480V, 60Hz, Obsolete","metaDescription":"Obsolete Schneider Altivar passive filter VW3A46143. 26A input/output, 480V, 60Hz, 98% efficiency, 224W losses. Sourced to order against RFQ via independent channels.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Obsolete","categoryPath":["AC Drive (VFD) 480V"],"specifications":{"THDI":"10 % for variable speed drive ATV61W motor: 15 kW/20 hp 16 % for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 15 kW/20 hp 16 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 15 kW/20 hp 16 % for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 15 kW/20 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV650 motor: 15 kW/20 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV630 motor: 15 kW/20 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV950 motor: 15 kW/20 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV930 motor: 15 kW/20 hp","Cos phi":"1 (150 % of line current) 0.85 (75 % of line current) 0.99 (100 % of line current)","Standards":"IEC 61000-2-4 IEC 61000-3-2 IEC 61000-2-2 IEC 61000-3-4 G5/4 engineering recommendation IEC 61000-3-12","Efficiency":"98 %","Max current":"1.5 x nominal current (duration = 60 s)","Thermal losses":"224 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: 15 kW/20 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 15 kW/20 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 15 kW/20 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 15 kW/20 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV650 wall mount, motor: 15 kW/20 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV630 wall mount, motor: 15 kW/20 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV950 wall mount, motor: 15 kW/20 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV930 wall mount, motor: 15 kW/20 hp","[In] rated current":"25 A for input 26 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":"60 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":"480 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":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/0ef739fa508bb42f8d499520021b64ed.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/ie/en/product/VW3A46143/passive-filter-altivar-26a-460v-60hz-for-variable-speed-drive/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3A46143/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the THDI rating of VW3A46143?","answer":"The THDI depends on the drive model: 10 % on ATV61W, ATV630, ATV650, ATV930, and ATV950 drives at 15 kW/20 hp; 16 % on ATV61H and ATV71H/W drives at the same motor rating."},{"question":"What compliance standards does VW3A46143 meet?","answer":"The filter complies with IEC 61000-2-4, IEC 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-2-2, IEC 61000-3-4, G5/4 engineering recommendation, and IEC 61000-3-12 for harmonic emissions."},{"question":"Where can I buy VW3A46143?","answer":"The VW3A46143 is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution channels. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time. Submit an RFQ for a firm quote on new-old-stock or surplus units."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A46143","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/VW3A46143 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}}