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The filter achieves a power factor of 0.99 at 100 % line current, 0.85 at 75 %, and unity (1) at 150 % of line current — the latter sustained for 60 seconds at 1.5x nominal current. ## Harmonic mitigation and standards compliance This passive filter is the component that brings the drive installation into compliance with IEC 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-3-4, IEC 61000-3-12, IEC 61000-2-2, IEC 61000-2-4, and the UK G5/4 engineering recommendation — the set of standards that govern harmonic emission limits on industrial and commercial networks. The THDI of 5 % applies across all listed drive-and-motor combinations, meaning the filter holds harmonic distortion to that level regardless of whether it's paired with an ATV61H at 280 kW/450 hp or an ATV930 at 250 kW/400 hp. IP20 rated with IP55 available for enclosure mounting. Operating temperature range is 5 to 45 °C without derating; above that, derate 3 % per °C up to 60 °C. Storage in original packaging at -25 to 55 °C, transport to 65 °C. Altitude derating applies above 1000 m: 5 % current reduction per additional 1000 m up to 4000 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. Electrical connection uses A/B terminals for 2.5 mm² and X1-1...X2-3 terminals for 25 to 300 mm² conductors. Class F insulation. Quantity per drive varies: one filter for ATV630/930 wall-mount at 250 kW/400 hp, up to three for ATV61H at 560 kW/800 hp.","metaTitle":"Schneider VW3A46176 Passive Filter, 450A, 480V, 60Hz, THDI 5","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric VW3A46176 passive filter for Altivar drives. Rated 450 A output, 480 V, 60 Hz. THDI 5% across ATV61/71/630/930. 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":"5 % for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 280 kW/450 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 280 kW/450 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 280 kW/450 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 560 kW/800 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 560 kW/800 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 250 kW/400 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 220 kW/350 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV71Q motor: 220 kW/350 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 250 kW/400 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV630 motor: 250 kW/400 hp 5 % for variable speed drive ATV930 motor: 250 kW/400 hp","title":"VW3A46176","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 61000-3-2 IEC 61000-2-4 IEC 61000-3-12 IEC 61000-3-4 IEC 61000-2-2","Efficiency":"98 %","Max current":"1.5 x nominal current (duration = 60 s)","description":"passive filter, Altivar, 450A, 460V, 60Hz, for variable speed drive","Thermal losses":"1852 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: 280 kW/450 hp 2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 280 kW/450 hp 2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 280 kW/450 hp 3 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 560 kW/800 hp 3 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 560 kW/800 hp 2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV71H motor: 250 kW/400 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV61Q motor: 220 kW/350 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV71Q motor: 220 kW/350 hp 2 filters per drive for variable speed drive ATV61H motor: 250 kW/400 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV630 wall mount, motor: 250 kW/400 hp 1 filter per drive for variable speed drive ATV930 wall mount, motor: 250 kW/400 hp","[In] rated current":"450 A for output 436 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: 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/d996c4fa26c333c1f74c308c020c6e4c.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/au/en/product/VW3A46176/passive-filter-altivar-450a-460v-60hz-for-variable-speed-drive/"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the THDI of VW3A46176?","answer":"The VW3A46176 achieves a THDI of 5 % across all listed drive-and-motor combinations, including ATV61H, ATV71H, ATV61Q, ATV71Q, ATV630, and ATV930 series from 220 kW/350 hp to 560 kW/800 hp."},{"question":"What drives is VW3A46176 compatible with?","answer":"The VW3A46176 is compatible with Altivar ATV61, ATV71, ATV630, and ATV930 variable speed drives across a motor power range of 220 kW/350 hp to 560 kW/800 hp, with the quantity per drive varying from one to three filters depending on the specific drive model and rating."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A46176","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/VW3A46176 when reusing this data. 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