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The filter achieves a total harmonic current distortion (THDI) of 10 % when paired with ATV61H, ATV71H, ATV71P, and ATV71W drives, and 5 % with ATV61W, ATV630, ATV650, ATV930, and ATV950 drives across the 0.75 kW to 3 kW motor range. This means the filter brings the drive's input current harmonics down to levels that typically satisfy IEC 61000-3-12 and G5/4 engineering recommendation limits without needing a larger, more expensive active filter. One filter is required per drive — no paralleling or sharing across multiple drives. The filter mounts in the line side of the drive, and its IP20 rating suits enclosure mounting; an IP55 rating applies when mounted inside a suitable enclosure. The 6 A input rating sets the maximum continuous line current the filter can handle. For a 480 V, 3-phase supply, this corresponds to roughly 5 kVA of drive input power — matching the 3 kW motor ceiling. The output side is rated slightly higher at 6.2 A to accommodate the reactive current drawn by the drive's DC bus capacitors. Efficiency is 98 %, meaning 2 % of the throughput power is lost as heat — 122 W at full rated current. That heat must be dissipated; the filter's thermal design assumes free-air convection within the enclosure, so ensure adequate ventilation or derate ambient temperature above 45 °C by 3 % per °C up to 60 °C. The power factor correction effect is load-dependent: at 150 % of line current the filter presents a cos phi of 1 (unity), at 100 % line current it is 0.99, and at 75 % line current it drops to 0.85. This is typical for a passive filter — the correction is strongest near full load. The filter can handle 1.5 times nominal current for 60 seconds, which covers the inrush during drive DC bus charging and short-term overloads. Above 1000 m altitude, derate current by 5 % per additional 1000 m up to 4000 m. The VW3A46158 is designed to meet IEC 61000-3-12 (limits for harmonic currents produced by equipment connected to public low-voltage systems), IEC 61000-2-4 (compatibility levels in industrial plants), IEC 61000-3-2 and IEC 61000-3-4 (harmonic emission limits), and the UK G5/4 engineering recommendation. This makes it suitable for installations where the utility or site power quality specification requires harmonic mitigation. ## Installation and wiring notes Terminals accept 0.5 to 10 mm² wire; A and B terminals accept 2.5 mm². The filter is wired in series with the drive's input power. Vibration resistance is 2 mm peak-to-peak from 5 to 13.2 Hz and 0.7 gn from 13.2 to 150 Hz per IEC 60068-2-6, which covers normal industrial panel vibration. Relative humidity must be kept between 5 and 85 % without condensation. The filter is Class F insulated.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric VW3A46158 Passive Filter, 6A, 480V, 60Hz,","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric VW3A46158 passive filter for Altivar drives. THDI 5-10% reduction, 6A rated current, 480V, 60Hz. Active production. Quoted to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["AC Drive (VFD) 480V"],"specifications":{"THDI":"10 % for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 3 kW 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 3 kW 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71P motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71P motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71P motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71P motor: 3 kW 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 3 kW 5 % for variable speed drive ATV61W motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV61W motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV61W motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV61W motor: 3 kW 5 % for variable speed drive ATV630 motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV630 motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV630 motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV630 motor: 3 kW 5 % for variable speed drive ATV650 motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV650 motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV650 motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV650 motor: 3 kW 5 % for variable speed drive ATV930 motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV930 motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV930 motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV930 motor: 3 kW 5 % for variable speed drive ATV950 motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV950 motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV950 motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV950 motor: 3 kW","title":"VW3A46158","Cos phi":"1 (150 % of line current) 0.85 (75 % of line current) 0.99 (100 % of line current)","Standards":"IEC 61000-3-12 IEC 61000-2-4 IEC 61000-3-2 IEC 61000-3-4 G5/4 engineering recommendation IEC 61000-2-2","Efficiency":"98 %","Max current":"1.5 x nominal current (duration = 60 s)","description":"passive filter, Altivar, 6A, 460V, 60Hz, for variable speed drive","Thermal losses":"122 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: 0.75 kW/1 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61W motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61W motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61W motor: 3 kW 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 3 kW 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 3 kW 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71P motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71P motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71P motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71P motor: 3 kW 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 3 kW 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV630 wall mount, motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV630 wall mount, motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV630 wall mount, motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV630 wall mount, motor: 3 kW 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV650 wall mount, motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV650 wall mount, motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV650 wall mount, motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV650 wall mount, motor: 3 kW 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV930 wall mount, motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV930 wall mount, motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV930 wall mount, motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV930 wall mount, motor: 3 kW 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV950 wall mount, motor: 0.75 kW/1 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV950 wall mount, motor: 1.5 kW/2 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV950 wall mount, motor: 2.2 kW/3 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV950 wall mount, motor: 3 kW","[In] rated current":"6 A for input 6.2 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,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/d1233f34ed35b04dcec2f3a61c212862.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/ie/en/product/VW3A46158/passive-filter-altivar-6a-460v-60hz-for-variable-speed-drive/"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What drives is VW3A46158 compatible with?","answer":"The filter is compatible with Altivar ATV61H, ATV61W, ATV71H, ATV71P, ATV71W, ATV630, ATV650, ATV930, and ATV950 drives for motors from 0.75 kW to 3 kW. One filter is required per drive."},{"question":"What THDI level does VW3A46158 achieve?","answer":"The filter achieves 10 % THDI with ATV61H, ATV71H, ATV71P, and ATV71W drives, and 5 % THDI with ATV61W, ATV630, ATV650, ATV930, and ATV950 drives, across the 0.75 kW to 3 kW motor range."},{"question":"What is the rated current and voltage of VW3A46158?","answer":"The filter is rated at 6 A input, 6.2 A output, with a supply voltage of 480 V +/- 10 %, 3-phase, 60 Hz +/- 2 %."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A46158","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/VW3A46158 when reusing this data. 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