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The 5 % THDI figure means that with this filter installed, the total harmonic current distortion at the drive input stays at or below 5 % of fundamental — compliant with IEC 61000-3-12, IEC 61000-3-4, and G5/4 engineering recommendation. That's the level that keeps nuisance tripping off your upstream protection and avoids penalties from the utility on large installations. Power factor runs near unity — cos φ of 0.99 at 100 % line current, 0.85 at 75 %, and 1.0 at 150 % overload. That means the filter also corrects displacement power factor across the load range, not just at full load. It handles 1.5× nominal current for 60 seconds — enough for drive inrush during acceleration or a momentary overload event. Thermal losses are 1288 W at rated load, so factor that into your enclosure ventilation when panel-mounting; at 98 % efficiency the heat is manageable but not trivial. The filter carries IP20 as standard and IP55 when enclosure-mounted — meaning it's suitable for cabinet installation but also for standalone use in a washdown area if you add the right enclosure. Operating temperature range is 5…45 °C without derating; above that, derate 3 % per °C up to 60 °C. Above 1000 m altitude, derate 5 % per 1000 m up to 4000 m. Vibration resistance is 2 mm peak-to-peak from 5…13.2 Hz and 0.7 gn from 13.2…150 Hz per IEC 60068-2-6. That's standard for industrial panel mounting but worth noting if it's going on a machine frame with high shock. Connection terminals: main power terminals accept 25…300 mm² cable; the control terminal strip (X1-1…X2-3) takes 2.5 mm². Storage temperature range is -25…55 °C in original packaging, up to 65 °C during transport. Quantity per drive varies: ATV61H/71H/61Q/71Q at 355 kW need two filters per drive; ATV630 and ATV930 at 160 kW/250 hp need one. Factor that into your BOM count — a single-drive order for an ATV61H needs two of these.","metaTitle":"VW3A46173 Passive Filter, 302A, 480V, 60Hz, THDI 5%","metaDescription":"VW3A46173 passive filter for Altivar drives, 291A input / 302A output, 480V ±10%, 60Hz, THDI 5%. Active production, available to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["AC Drive (VFD) 480V"],"specifications":{"THDI":"5 % for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 355 kW 5 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 355 kW 5 % for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 355 kW 5 % for variable speed drive ATV71Q motor: 355 kW 5 % for variable speed drive ATV630 motor: 160 kW/250 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV930 motor: 160 kW/250 hp","title":"VW3A46173","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 61000-3-12 IEC 61000-2-4 IEC 61000-3-4 IEC 61000-3-2","Efficiency":"98 %","Max current":"1.5 x nominal current (duration = 60 s)","description":"passive filter, Altivar, 302A, 460V, 60Hz, for variable speed drive","Thermal losses":"1288 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: 355 kW 2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 355 kW 2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 355 kW 2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV71Q motor: 355 kW 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV630 wall mount, motor: 160 kW/250 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV930 wall mount, motor: 160 kW/250 hp","[In] rated current":"291 A for input 302 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":"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,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/f681f8f65e33186d1860053d736bcf39.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/ie/en/product/VW3A46173/passive-filter-altivar-302a-460v-60hz-for-variable-speed-drive/"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What THDI does the VW3A46173 achieve?","answer":"The filter holds total harmonic current distortion (THDI) to 5 % when paired with compatible Altivar drives: ATV61H/71H/61Q/71Q at 355 kW, and ATV630/ATV930 at 160 kW/250 hp."},{"question":"What is the power factor correction performance?","answer":"Cos φ is 0.99 at 100 % line current, 0.85 at 75 %, and 1.0 at 150 % overload — meaning it corrects displacement power factor across the load range, not just at full load."},{"question":"Where can I buy VW3A46173 and how is it quoted?","answer":"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 delivery window."},{"question":"What compliance standards does the VW3A46173 meet?","answer":"The filter complies with IEC 61000-3-12, IEC 61000-3-4, IEC 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-2-2, IEC 61000-2-4, and G5/4 engineering recommendation for harmonic emissions and power quality."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A46173","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/VW3A46173 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}}