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Efficiency hits 98 %, so the 258 W thermal loss figure tells you what to budget for panel ventilation. Class F insulation, IP20 as a standalone unit, IP55 when enclosure-mounted. ## THDI and power factor — what the numbers mean THDI depends on which drive generation you bolt it to. On the older ATV61H, ATV71H, ATV71P, and ATV71W frames at 11 kW / 15 hp, it holds THDI to 10 %. On the ATV61W and the newer ATV630 / ATV650 / ATV930 / ATV950 platform, it pulls that down to 5 %. That's the difference between a borderline installation and one that sails past most utility harmonic limits without an active front end. Power factor correction is load-dependent. At 150 % of line current the filter delivers cos φ of 1 (unity). At full rated current it sits at 0.99, and at 75 % load it drops to 0.85. The takeaway: keep the drive loaded above 75 % to stay in the clean PF band. Terminals X1-1 through X2-3 accept 0.5 to 10 mm²; the A and B terminals take 2.5 mm². Strip length and torque aren't listed here, but the spring-cage style on the Altivar accessory line typically needs 8 mm strip and a small screwdriver. Mount it close to the drive line input — long cables between filter and drive kill the HF attenuation. Operating ambient from 5 °C to 45 °C with no derating. Above 45 °C up to 60 °C, derate 3 % per °C. Storage in original packaging from -25 °C to 55 °C; transport range extends to 65 °C. Humidity 5 to 85 % non-condensing. Altitude derating kicks in above 1000 m at 5 % per additional 1000 m up to 4000 m.","metaTitle":"Schneider VW3A46161 Passive Filter, 19A, 480V, 60Hz, Altivar","metaDescription":"Schneider VW3A46161 passive harmonic filter for Altivar drives. 19A rated, 480V, 60Hz, THDI 5-10%, 98% efficiency. Active production. Sourced to order against RFQ.","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: 11 kW/15 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 11 kW/15 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71P motor: 11 kW/15 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 11 kW/15 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV61W motor: 11 kW/15 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV630 motor: 11 kW/15 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV650 motor: 11 kW/15 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV930 motor: 11 kW/15 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV950 motor: 11 kW/15 hp","title":"VW3A46161","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 61000-3-12 G5/4 engineering recommendation IEC 61000-3-2 IEC 61000-2-2 IEC 61000-2-4","Efficiency":"98 %","Max current":"1.5 x nominal current (duration = 60 s)","description":"passive filter, Altivar, 19A, 460V, 60Hz, for variable speed drive","Thermal losses":"258 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: 11 kW/15 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 11 kW/15 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 11 kW/15 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71P motor: 11 kW/15 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 11 kW/15 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV630 wall mount, motor: 11 kW/15 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV650 wall mount, motor: 11 kW/15 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV930 wall mount, motor: 11 kW/15 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV950 wall mount, motor: 11 kW/15 hp","[In] rated current":"19 A for input 19.5 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/acc13f66491fb556f6445319bf8acee1.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/ie/en/product/VW3A46161/passive-filter-altivar-19a-460v-60hz-for-variable-speed-drive/"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What drives does the VW3A46161 fit?","answer":"It fits Altivar ATV61H, ATV61W, ATV71H, ATV71P, ATV71W, ATV630, ATV650, ATV930, and ATV950 drives at the 11 kW / 15 hp rating. One filter per drive."},{"question":"What THDI does the VW3A46161 achieve?","answer":"THDI is 10 % on ATV61H/ATV71H/ATV71P/ATV71W drives and 5 % on ATV61W and the newer ATV630/ATV650/ATV930/ATV950 platform, all at 11 kW / 15 hp."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A46161","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/VW3A46161 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-22T19:47:38.189Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-22T19:47:38.189Z","indexable":true}}