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That difference matters: if you're specifying for an ATV61H, the filter still brings line harmonics within IEC 61000-3-12 and G5/4 limits, but the residual THDI is higher than on the ATV630 family. Rated current is 37 A on the output side and 36 A on the input side, at 480 V +/-10 %, 60 Hz. The 1 A difference covers the filter's own magnetising current and losses. One filter per drive — no sharing across multiple units. Efficiency is listed at 98 %, with thermal losses of 396 W at full load. That heat has to go somewhere: the filter carries an IP20 rating in open mounting and IP55 when enclosed, so plan for panel ventilation or a separate enclosure if ambient temperature exceeds 45 °C. Above 45 °C, derate current by 3 % per °C up to 60 °C. ## Harmonic performance and standards The filter complies with IEC 61000-3-12, IEC 61000-2-2, IEC 61000-2-4, IEC 61000-3-2, and IEC 61000-3-4, plus the UK G5/4 engineering recommendation. That covers both European and UK grid-code harmonic limits for equipment connected to public low-voltage networks. The cos phi varies with load: 1.0 at 150 % line current, 0.99 at 100 %, and 0.85 at 75 %. That means at light load the filter draws slightly more reactive current — expected behaviour for a passive tuned stage. Overload capability is 1.5 x nominal current for 60 seconds — enough to ride through a motor start or a short-term load spike without nuisance tripping. The insulation class is F, and the operating altitude range extends to 4000 m with a 5 % current derating per 1000 m above 1000 m.","metaTitle":"VW3A46164 Passive Filter, Altivar, 37A, 480V, 60Hz","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric VW3A46164 passive filter for Altivar drives. 37 A rated, 480 V, 60 Hz. THDI 5-10% per drive family. 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: 22 kW/30 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 22 kW/30 hp 10 % for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 22 kW/30 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV61W motor: 22 kW/30 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV650 motor: 22 kW/30 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV630 motor: 22 kW/30 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV950 motor: 22 kW/30 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV930 motor: 22 kW/30 hp","title":"VW3A46164","Cos phi":"1 (150 % of line current) 0.85 (75 % of line current) 0.99 (100 % of line current)","Standards":"IEC 61000-3-12 G5/4 engineering recommendation IEC 61000-2-2 IEC 61000-2-4 IEC 61000-3-2 IEC 61000-3-4","Efficiency":"98 %","Max current":"1.5 x nominal current (duration = 60 s)","description":"passive filter, Altivar, 37A, 460V, 60Hz, for variable speed drive","Thermal losses":"396 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: 22 kW/30 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 22 kW/30 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 22 kW/30 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71W motor: 22 kW/30 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV650 wall mount, motor: 22 kW/30 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV630 wall mount, motor: 22 kW/30 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV950 wall mount, motor: 22 kW/30 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV930 wall mount, motor: 22 kW/30 hp","[In] rated current":"37 A for output 36 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: 1.5...25 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/0d6440e491442d6bb4c7ef1e09296a45.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/ie/en/product/VW3A46164/passive-filter-altivar-37a-460v-60hz-for-variable-speed-drive/"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the THDI of VW3A46164 on an ATV630 drive?","answer":"On an ATV630 drive at 22 kW / 30 hp, the VW3A46164 achieves a THDI of 5 %. On ATV61H and ATV71H drives at the same power, the THDI is 10 %."},{"question":"What is the rated current of VW3A46164?","answer":"The output rated current is 37 A; the input rated current is 36 A, at 480 V +/-10 %, 60 Hz."},{"question":"Where can I buy VW3A46164 and how is it quoted?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A46164","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/VW3A46164 when reusing this data. 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