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The filter is tuned for this band; running a drive outside it reduces filtering effectiveness. Thermal losses of 2370 W at 100 Hz output frequency — that's the heat the filter dissipates under full load at maximum motor speed. This number drives the enclosure ventilation requirement: a panel mounting this filter needs forced airflow or generous natural convection to keep the ambient within the -10 to 40 °C range (no derating) or 40 to 50 °C with 1.5 % current derating per °C above 40. Overload capability: 1.5 x nominal current for 60 seconds. Voltage drop at rated load is 10 % maximum. That's the filter's internal impedance at full current — account for it in the motor terminal voltage calculation, especially on long cable runs where voltage drop already eats into the margin. ## Installation environment and mounting Pollution degree 2 per EN 50178 (normally only non-conductive pollution) is assumed, so the enclosure should keep out conductive dust and moisture. Electrical connection uses bare wires up to 14 mm diameter — that's roughly 50 mm² or 1/0 AWG. Plan for lugs or compression connectors sized to that cable diameter. Environmental classification per IEC 721-3-3 covers stationary use in weather-protected locations. Vibration resistance: 1 gn from 13 to 200 Hz, and 1.5 mm peak-to-peak from 3 to 13 Hz per IEC 60068-2. Shock resistance: 15 gn for 11 ms per IEC 60068-2-27. These figures are typical for drive-mount components — the filter can ride on the drive or a panel backplate without additional damping in most industrial environments. ## Derating and operating limits Altitude derating: 1 % current reduction per 100 m above 1000 m, up to 3000 m. Humidity range 0 to 95 % relative — non-condensing. If the enclosure sees condensation risk, add a heater or breather drain. Storage temperature -40 to 65 °C — wider than the operating range, which is expected for a passive component that doesn't self-heat when stored.","metaTitle":"Schneider VW3A5210 Sinus Filter, 600 A, 500 V AC, for Altiva","metaDescription":"Schneider VW3A5210 sinus output filter rated 600 A, 500 V AC, 2370 W losses at 100 Hz. Active production. Sourced to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Motor Control Accessories"],"specifications":{"title":"VW3A5210","Max current":"1.5 x nominal current (duration = 60 s)","description":"sinus filter - 600 A - for Altivar variable speed drive","Thermal losses":"2370 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":"600 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":"Bare wires diameter: 14 mm","IP degree of protection":"IP00","Maximum output frequency":"100 Hz","Product or component type":"Sinus filter","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":"$39,420.50","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/4557a0e30e4e60ebed5fbbbffca6150d.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/hk/en/product/VW3A5210/sinus-filter-600-a-for-altivar-variable-speed-drive/"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is VW3A5210's rated current and voltage?","answer":"Rated current is 600 A continuous, with overload capability of 1.5 x nominal for 60 seconds. Maximum permissible voltage is 500 V AC."},{"question":"What are the thermal losses of VW3A5210?","answer":"Thermal losses are 2370 W at 100 Hz output frequency — this is the heat the filter dissipates under full load at maximum motor speed."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Schneider provide for VW3A5210?","answer":"The filter carries IEC 60068-2 vibration and shock test compliance, EN 50178 pollution degree 2 rating, and IEC 721-3-3 environmental classification 3B1/3C2/3S1. Specific RoHS/REACH/UL declarations should be requested at quote time."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A5210","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/VW3A5210 when reusing this data. 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