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Switching frequency range is 4 to 8 kHz, and the filter is sized for motor cable lengths up to 1000 m at 37 kW or 45 kW on 400 V supplies — a common spec for pumps, fans, and conveyors where the drive must sit remote from the motor. Thermal losses run 250 W at 100 Hz output frequency, so panel ventilation needs to account for that heat. The filter is IP20 — open-frame, intended for a clean indoor enclosure, not washdown or outdoor mounting. Rated current is 95 A, but the filter can handle 1.5× nominal for 60 seconds — useful for motor starting or short overload events without oversizing. Maximum permissible voltage is 500 V AC, so it works on 400 V class drives with margin. Operating temperature range is -10 to 50 °C, but above 40 °C you must derate current by 1.5 % per °C. Above 1000 m altitude, derate 1 % per 100 m. These derating curves matter if the filter lives in a hot cabinet or a high-elevation plant. Terminals accept up to 50 mm² / AWG 0 conductor with a 6 N·m torque — a solid connection for the 95 A rating. Pollution degree 2 per EN 50178 means it is rated for normal industrial environments with only non-conductive contamination. Shock rated at 15 gn for 11 ms per IEC 60068-2-27, and vibration rated at 1 gn from 13 to 200 Hz with 1.5 mm peak-to-peak from 3 to 13 Hz — tough enough for most industrial machinery and conveyor applications. Relative humidity tolerance is 0 to 95 % non-condensing, and storage temperature spans -40 to 65 °C. Environmental classification is 3B1, 3C2, 3S1 per IEC 721-3-3, covering stationary indoor use with moderate chemical and mechanical exposure.","metaTitle":"Schneider VW3A5205 Sinus Filter, 95 A, 4-8 kHz, Obsolete","metaDescription":"Schneider VW3A5205 sinus filter rated 95 A, 4-8 kHz switching frequency, 250 W losses at 100 Hz. Obsolete — sourced to order against RFQ via independent distribution.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Obsolete","categoryPath":["AC Drive (VFD) 480V"],"specifications":{"Max current":"1.5 x nominal current (duration = 60 s)","Thermal losses":"250 W at 100 Hz","lifecycle_stage":"mature","Pollution degree":"2 conforming to EN 50178","Shock resistance":"15 gn for 11 ms conforming to IEC 60068-2-27","Relative humidity":"0...95 %","Operating altitude":"1000...3000 m with current derating 1 % per 100 m","[In] rated current":"95 A","Switching frequency":"4...8 kHz","Vibration resistance":"1 gn (f= 13...200 Hz) conforming to IEC 60068-2 1.5 mm peak to peak (f= 3...13 Hz) conforming to IEC 60068-2","Electrical connection":"Terminal 50 mm² / AWG 0, 6 N.m","IP degree of protection":"IP20","Maximum output frequency":"100 Hz","Product or component type":"Sinus filter","Maximum motor cable length":"1000 m P motor 37 kW at 400 V 1000 m P motor 45 kW at 400 V","Maximum Permissible Voltage":"500 V AC","Environmental characteristic":"3B1 conforming to IEC 721-3-3 3C2 conforming to IEC 721-3-3 3S1 conforming to IEC 721-3-3","Product specific application":"Output filter","Maximum voltage drop at rated load":"10 %","Ambient air temperature for storage":"-40...65 °C","Ambient air temperature for operation":"40...50 °C (with current derating 1.5 % per °C) -10...40 °C (without current derating)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/59b1dc1b1b26a9b909b9cef235463da1.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/sg/en/product/VW3A5205/sinus-filter-95-a-for-altivar-variable-speed-drive/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3A5205/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the rated current of VW3A5205?","answer":"The VW3A5205 has a rated current of 95 A, with a short-time overload capability of 1.5× nominal for 60 seconds."},{"question":"What is the thermal loss of VW3A5205?","answer":"Thermal losses are 250 W at 100 Hz output frequency. This heat must be dissipated in the enclosure design."},{"question":"Where can I buy VW3A5205?","answer":"The VW3A5205 is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — no stock or price figures are published for this obsolete part."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A5205","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/VW3A5205 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}