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The 73 A input / 76 A output rating sets the maximum continuous current the filter can carry without exceeding its thermal design — match it to the drive's line-side current draw, not the motor full-load amps. THDI performance varies by drive model: 10 % on ATV61W, ATV650, ATV630, ATV950, and ATV930 at 45 kW, and 16 % on ATV61H, ATV71H, and ATV71W at the same power level. That means on an ATV61W installation the filter knocks line harmonics down to 10 % of fundamental; on an ATV71H the same filter yields 16 %. The cos phi curve (0.85 at 75 % current, 0.99 at 100 %, unity at 150 %) reflects the filter's reactive compensation profile — at full load the power factor correction is near unity, which keeps the line-side PF penalty low. ## Deployment and integration The filter is a passive, line-side device — mount it between the mains supply and the drive input. It carries IP20 as standard, with IP55 available when mounted inside an enclosure. Operating ambient range is 5 to 45 °C without derating; above 45 °C up to 60 °C, derate current by 3 % per °C. Above 1000 m altitude, derate 5 % per additional 1000 m. Electrical connections use A/B terminals up to 2.5 mm² and X1-1 through X2-3 terminals up to 50 mm². 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. The filter complies with IEC 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-3-12, IEC 61000-2-2, IEC 61000-3-4, and IEC 61000-2-4, plus G5/4 engineering recommendation. Insulation is Class F. Storage temperature in original packaging is –25 to 55 °C; transport range extends to 65 °C. Relative humidity 5–85 % without condensation.","metaTitle":"Schneider VW3A46148 Passive Filter, 76A, 480V, 60Hz, Obsolet","metaDescription":"Schneider VW3A46148 passive filter, 76A output, 480V, 60Hz, for Altivar drives. Obsolete — sourced to order against RFQ. THDI 10% on ATV61W/ATV630/ATV930/ATV950 45kW drives.","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: 45 kW/60 hp 16 % for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 45 kW/60 hp 16 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 45 kW/60 hp 16 % for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 45 kW/60 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV650 motor: 45 kW/60 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV630 motor: 45 kW/60 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV950 motor: 45 kW/60 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV930 motor: 45 kW/60 hp","Cos phi":"1 (150 % of line current) 0.85 (75 % of line current) 0.99 (100 % of line current)","Standards":"IEC 61000-3-2 G5/4 engineering recommendation IEC 61000-3-12 IEC 61000-2-2 IEC 61000-3-4 IEC 61000-2-4","Efficiency":"98 %","Max current":"1.5 x nominal current (duration = 60 s)","Thermal losses":"374 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: 45 kW/60 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 45 kW/60 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 45 kW/60 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 45 kW/60 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV650 wall mount, motor: 45 kW/60 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV630 wall mount, motor: 45 kW/60 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV950 wall mount, motor: 45 kW/60 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV930 wall mount, motor: 45 kW/60 hp","[In] rated current":"73 A for input 76 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: 2.5...50 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/800a6089c84464c7c98689c12cf6a3ed.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/ie/en/product/VW3A46148/passive-filter-altivar-76a-460v-60hz-for-variable-speed-drive/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3A46148/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy VW3A46148 and how do I get a price?","answer":"The VW3A46148 is sourced through independent distribution channels. Submit an RFQ for current availability and pricing — confirmed at quote time. No stock or price figures are published here."},{"question":"What is VW3A46148's listed THDI on this component line?","answer":"THDI is 10 % when paired with ATV61W, ATV650, ATV630, ATV950, or ATV930 drives at 45 kW / 60 hp, and 16 % with ATV61H, ATV71H, or ATV71W drives at the same power level."},{"question":"What is VW3A46148's listed cos phi?","answer":"Cos phi is 1 at 150 % of line current, 0.85 at 75 % of line current, and 0.99 at 100 % of line current."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A46148","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/VW3A46148 when reusing this data. 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