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At 480 V +/- 10 % and 60 Hz, this filter is sized for North American 480 V three-phase systems. The 10 % THDI figure means the filter brings total harmonic current distortion down to 10 % at rated load — meeting the G5/4 engineering recommendation and IEC 61000-3-12 / IEC 61000-3-4 limits for harmonic emission. Efficiency runs at 98 %, so only 2 % of the throughput power is lost as heat — the 1524 W thermal loss number tells you the heat that must be removed from the enclosure. The filter is IP20 rated (IP55 with enclosure mounting), so it needs to live inside a panel or a dedicated enclosure. Electrical connection uses A/B terminals for control wiring (2.5 mm²) and X1-1...X2-3 terminals for power (25...300 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. Operating temperature range is 5...45 °C without derating; above that up to 60 °C derate 3 % per °C. Above 1000 m altitude, derate 5 % per 1000 m. Storage in original packaging: -25...55 °C; transport: -25...65 °C.","metaTitle":"VW3A46157 Passive Filter, 450 A, 480 V, 60 Hz, Obsolete","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric VW3A46157 passive filter for Altivar drives. 450 A output, 480 V, 60 Hz, THDI 10%. Obsolete — sourced to order against RFQ. Get a quote.","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: 280 kW/450 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 280 kW/450 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 280 kW/450 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 560 kW/800 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 560 kW/800 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 250 kW/400 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 220 kW/350 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71Q motor: 220 kW/350 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 250 kW/400 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV630 motor: 250 kW/400 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV930 motor: 250 kW/400 hp","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 61000-2-2 IEC 61000-3-2 IEC 61000-3-12 IEC 61000-2-4 IEC 61000-3-4","Efficiency":"98 %","Max current":"1.5 x nominal current (duration = 60 s)","Thermal losses":"1524 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":"2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 280 kW/450 hp 2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 280 kW/450 hp 2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 280 kW/450 hp 3 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 560 kW/800 hp 3 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 560 kW/800 hp 2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 250 kW/400 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 220 kW/350 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71Q motor: 220 kW/350 hp 2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 250 kW/400 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV630 wall mount, motor: 250 kW/400 hp 2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV930 wall mount, motor: 250 kW/400 hp","[In] rated current":"450 A for output 436 A for input","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/44f938402a822c96634a515b3034b075.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/au/en/product/VW3A46157/passive-filter-altivar-450a-460v-60hz-for-variable-speed-drive/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3A46157/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy VW3A46157 and how do I get a price?","answer":"The VW3A46157 is sourced through independent surplus and broker channels. Submit an RFQ for current availability and pricing — confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"What is VW3A46157's listed THDI?","answer":"The VW3A46157 delivers a THDI of 10 % when paired with Altivar drives (ATV61H, ATV71H, ATV61Q, ATV71Q, ATV630, ATV930) across motor ratings from 220 kW/350 hp to 560 kW/800 hp."},{"question":"What is VW3A46157's listed cos phi?","answer":"The cos phi is 1 at 150 % of line current, 0.85 at 75 % of line current, and 0.99 at 100 % of line current."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does this brand provide for VW3A46157?","answer":"The filter complies with G5/4 engineering recommendation, IEC 61000-2-2, IEC 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-3-12, IEC 61000-2-4, and IEC 61000-3-4."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A46157","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/VW3A46157 when reusing this data. 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