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The filter achieves 98 % efficiency with 131 W thermal losses, meaning it cleans up the line without adding significant heat to the enclosure — a real consideration when panel cooling is tight. ## THDI performance by drive model The THDI (total harmonic current distortion) delivered depends on which drive it pairs with. On ATV61H, ATV71H, ATV71P, and ATV71W models at 4 kW/5 hp or 5.5 kW/7.5 hp, the filter brings THDI to 10 %. On ATV61W, ATV630, ATV650, ATV930, and ATV950 at the same power ratings, it achieves 5 % THDI. That difference matters: a 5 % THDI meets IEC 61000-3-12 and G5/4 engineering recommendation limits for most installations, while 10 % still provides substantial harmonic attenuation for less sensitive networks. ## Power factor correction profile The filter's cos phi varies with load: 1 at 150 % of line current, 0.99 at 100 % of line current, and 0.85 at 75 % of line current. This means near-unity power factor at full load, with a slight drop at lighter loads — typical for passive filter behavior. No external power factor correction capacitors needed. IP20 protection rating; IP55 when enclosure-mounted. Operating temperature range is 5 °C to 45 °C without derating, and up to 60 °C with a 3 % per °C derating. Above 1000 m altitude, derate current 5 % per additional 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. One filter per drive — no sharing across multiple drives. Terminals accept 0.5–10 mm² on the main connections, 2.5 mm² on the A/B terminals.","metaTitle":"VW3A46159 Passive Filter, 10 A, 480 V, for Altivar Drives","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric VW3A46159 passive filter reduces current harmonics on Altivar ATV61/71/630/650/930/950 drives. Rated 10 A input, 480 V ±10 %, efficiency 98 %. Active production.","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: 4 kW/5 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 5.5 kW/7.5 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 4 kW/5 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 5.5 kW/7.5 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71P motor: 4 kW/5 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71P motor: 5.5 kW/7.5 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 4 kW/5 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 5.5 kW/7.5 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV61W motor: 4 kW/5 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV61W motor: 5.5 kW/7.5 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV630 motor: 4 kW/5 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV630 motor: 5.5 kW/7.5 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV650 motor: 4 kW/5 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV650 motor: 5.5 kW/7.5 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV930 motor: 4 kW/5 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV930 motor: 5.5 kW/7.5 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV950 motor: 4 kW/5 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV950 motor: 5.5 kW/7.5 hp","title":"VW3A46159","Cos phi":"1 (150 % of line current) 0.85 (75 % of line current) 0.99 (100 % of line current)","Standards":"IEC 61000-3-4 IEC 61000-3-2 IEC 61000-2-4 IEC 61000-2-2 G5/4 engineering recommendation IEC 61000-3-12","Efficiency":"98 %","Max current":"1.5 x nominal current (duration = 60 s)","description":"passive filter, Altivar, 10A, 460V, 60Hz, for variable speed drive","Thermal losses":"131 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: 4 kW/5 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61W motor: 5.5 kW/7.5 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 4 kW/5 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 5.5 kW/7.5 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 4 kW/5 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 5.5 kW/7.5 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71P motor: 4 kW/5 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71P motor: 5.5 kW/7.5 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 4 kW/5 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 5.5 kW/7.5 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV630 wall mount, motor: 4 kW/5 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV630 wall mount, motor: 5.5 kW/7.5 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV650 wall mount, motor: 4 kW/5 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV650 wall mount, motor: 5.5 kW/7.5 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV930 wall mount, motor: 4 kW/5 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV930 wall mount, motor: 5.5 kW/7.5 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV950 wall mount, motor: 4 kW/5 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV950 wall mount, motor: 5.5 kW/7.5 hp","[In] rated current":"10 A for input 10.4 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/cd9d3c665b3b2eeb8314eef7231918ac.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/vn/en/product/VW3A46159/passive-filter-altivar-10a-460v-60hz-for-variable-speed-drive/"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What drives is the VW3A46159 compatible with?","answer":"The VW3A46159 is compatible with Altivar ATV61H, ATV61W, ATV71H, ATV71P, ATV71W, ATV630, ATV650, ATV930, and ATV950 drives at 4 kW/5 hp and 5.5 kW/7.5 hp ratings. One filter per drive is required."},{"question":"What THDI does the VW3A46159 achieve?","answer":"THDI depends on the drive model: 10 % on ATV61H, ATV71H, ATV71P, and ATV71W; 5 % on ATV61W, ATV630, ATV650, ATV930, and ATV950 at 4 kW/5 hp and 5.5 kW/7.5 hp ratings."},{"question":"Where can I buy VW3A46159?","answer":"The VW3A46159 is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for your volume and timeline."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A46159","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/VW3A46159 when reusing this data. 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