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The 4 to 8 kHz switching frequency range covers standard IGBT drive outputs without additional derating on the filter itself. The filter can handle 1.5× In for 60 seconds — useful for motor starting or short overloads, but not sustained. Thermal losses run 400 W at 100 Hz output frequency; that heat stays inside the IP20 enclosure, so panel ventilation matters. The 95 mm² / AWG 4/0 terminals with 20 N·m torque are sized for the 180 A path — verify your cable lug fits the gland plate before wiring. ## Lifecycle status — obsolete, but available Schneider has marked the VW3A5206 as obsolete. If you are designing a new panel, check the Altivar drive manual for the current recommended output filter order code; for a line-down replacement, this part can still be sourced through broker networks. Pollution degree 2 per EN 50178 means it is rated for normal industrial environments with only non-conductive contamination. The IP20 enclosure requires panel mounting — not for washdown or outdoor use. Vibration resistance is 1 gn from 13 to 200 Hz, with 1.5 mm peak-to-peak below 13 Hz; shock rated at 15 gn for 11 ms. Operating altitude up to 1000 m without derating, then 1 % per 100 m up to 3000 m. Relative humidity range 0 to 95 % non-condensing. Storage temperature -40 to 65 °C.","metaTitle":"Schneider VW3A5206 Sinus Filter 180 A, Obsolete — Sourced to","metaDescription":"VW3A5206 sinus output filter for Altivar drives. 180 A rated, 500 V AC max, 4-8 kHz switching. Obsolete (L1). 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":"400 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":"180 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 95 mm² / AWG 4/0, 20 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 55 kW at 400 V 1000 m P motor 75 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/9f04f08c5ba705b6c5fc70cc8c311192.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/nz/en/product/VW3A5206/sinus-filter-180-a-for-altivar-variable-speed-drive/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3A5206/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the maximum motor cable length with this filter?","answer":"Up to 1000 m for a 55 kW or 75 kW motor at 400 V. The filter's sinus output allows long cable runs without reflected wave damage to the motor insulation."},{"question":"What are the terminal specifications for VW3A5206?","answer":"The electrical connection uses terminals accepting 95 mm² / AWG 4/0 cable, with a tightening torque of 20 N·m."},{"question":"Where can I buy VW3A5206 and how is it quoted?","answer":"Sourced through independent distribution against an RFQ. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — no stock count or lead time is published. Submit an RFQ for a firm commitment."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A5206","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/VW3A5206 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}}