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Efficiency sits at 98 %, meaning 2 % of the throughput is lost as heat — 864 W thermal losses that need to be ventilated out of the enclosure. The filter meets IEC 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-2-4, IEC 61000-3-4, IEC 61000-3-12, and the UK G5/4 engineering recommendation, so it's suited for installations where harmonic compliance is a grid-code requirement. The 240 A output current is the continuous rating — the filter can handle 1.5 times nominal for 60 seconds, which covers the typical inrush and acceleration transient of a VFD-fed motor. The 231 A input side is slightly lower, so the filter imposes a small bottleneck; the drive's input current must stay at or below that figure to avoid saturating the filter core. Quantity per drive varies: for a 132 kW/200 hp motor on any listed drive family, one filter per drive is sufficient. For the 280 kW/450 hp and 315 kW/500 hp motors, two filters per drive are required. The filter is IP20 as a stand-alone component, but when mounted inside an enclosure it achieves IP55 — suitable for washdown or dusty environments. Operating temperature range is 5...45 °C without derating; above that, derate the current by 3 % per °C up to 60 °C. At altitude above 1,000 m, derate 5 % per 1,000 m. Power factor correction is inherent: the filter presents a cos phi of 1 at 150 % of line current, 0.85 at 75 % current, and 0.99 at 100 % current — so it actively improves the displacement power factor across the load range, not just at full load. Electrical connection uses two terminal types: a small-signal terminal (X1-1...X2-3) accepting 2.5 mm², and main power terminals (A, B) accepting 25...300 mm². Vibration resistance per IEC 60068-2-6: 2 mm peak-to-peak at 5...13.2 Hz, and 0.7 gn at 13.2...150 Hz. That's standard for industrial panel mounting on a rigid backplate; avoid mounting directly on a machine frame that sees higher vibration levels. Storage temperature range is -25...55 °C in original packaging, and -25...65 °C during transport. Relative humidity 5...85 % without condensation. Class F insulation on the filter windings.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric VW3A46153 Passive Filter, 240A, 480V, Obs","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric VW3A46153 passive filter, 240A output, 480V, THDI 10%, 98% efficiency. Obsolete — sourced to order against RFQ. IEC 61000-3-2 compliant.","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 ATV61H motor: 132 kW/200 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 132 kW/200 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 132 kW/200 hp 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 ATV71H motor: 160 kW/250 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 315 kW/500 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 160 kW/250 hp 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: 132 kW/200 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV630 motor: 132 kW/200 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV930 motor: 132 kW/200 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 61000-3-2 IEC 61000-2-4 IEC 61000-3-4 IEC 61000-3-12 G5/4 engineering recommendation IEC 61000-2-2","Efficiency":"98 %","Max current":"1.5 x nominal current (duration = 60 s)","Thermal losses":"864 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 ATV61H motor: 132 kW/200 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 132 kW/200 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 132 kW/200 hp 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 ATV630 wall mount, motor: 132 kW/200 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV930 wall mount, motor: 132 kW/200 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 160 kW/250 hp 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 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 160 kW/250 hp 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 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71Q motor: 132 kW/200 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":"231 A for input 240 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":"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/06d8e96d01ddcc8411d2362a8b566b2f.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/au/en/product/VW3A46153/passive-filter-altivar-240a-460v-60hz-for-variable-speed-drive/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3A46153/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy VW3A46153 and how do I get a price?","answer":"The VW3A46153 is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent surplus and new-old-stock channels. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm price and lead time."},{"question":"What is VW3A46153's listed THDI?","answer":"The VW3A46153 reduces current harmonics to a THDI of 10 % across all supported drive-and-motor combinations, from 132 kW/200 hp up to 315 kW/500 hp."},{"question":"What compliance standards does VW3A46153 meet?","answer":"The filter complies with IEC 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-2-4, IEC 61000-3-4, IEC 61000-3-12, and the UK G5/4 engineering recommendation for harmonic emissions and power quality."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A46153","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/VW3A46153 when reusing this data. 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