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That 1500 W is real heat that must be exhausted from the enclosure — IP00 means it's open-frame, intended for cabinet mounting with forced ventilation or sufficient natural convection clearance. The overload capability is 1.5 x nominal current for 60 seconds, which covers motor starting and short-term load spikes without oversizing the filter. Voltage drop at rated load is 10 %, so factor that into the drive-to-motor voltage budget. ## Environmental & Mechanical Fit Pollution degree 2 per EN 50178 means it's suited for a typical control-panel environment (non-conductive pollution, occasional condensation). Operating altitude range is 1000 to 3000 m with a 1 % current derating per 100 m above 1000 m — if your installation is at 2000 m, plan for roughly 10 % less continuous current from the 240 A base. Ambient operating temperature is -10 to 40 °C without derating; above 40 °C up to 50 °C, derate current by 1.5 % per °C. Storage range is -40 to 65 °C. Relative humidity tolerance is 0 to 95 %, non-condensing. Electrical connection uses bare wires up to 11 mm diameter — that's roughly 50 mm² or 1/0 AWG. Shock resistance is 15 gn for 11 ms; vibration resistance is 1 gn from 13 to 200 Hz and 1.5 mm peak-to-peak from 3 to 13 Hz, both per IEC 60068-2.","metaTitle":"Schneider VW3A5212 Sinus Filter, 240 A, Obsolete — Sourced t","metaDescription":"Schneider VW3A5212 sinus filter, 240 A rated, 690 V AC max, for Altivar drives. Obsolete (L1). Sourced to order against RFQ via independent channels. Key specs: 1500 W thermal loss","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Motor Control Accessories"],"specifications":{"Max current":"1.5 x nominal current (duration = 60 s)","Thermal losses":"1500 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":"240 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: 11 mm","IP degree of protection":"IP00","Maximum output frequency":"100 Hz","Product or component type":"Sinus filter","Maximum Permissible Voltage":"690 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/5714b810e8fb07d06404ac22076e5a3a.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/vn/en/product/VW3A5212/sinus-filter-240-a-for-altivar-variable-speed-drive/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3A5212/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How do I get current pricing and availability for VW3A5212?","answer":"Submit an RFQ through this listing. We source VW3A5212 via independent distribution channels — new-old-stock and verified surplus. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time; we do not publish live stock or prices for obsolete parts."},{"question":"What is VW3A5212's thermal loss rating?","answer":"The VW3A5212 dissipates 1500 W of thermal losses at 100 Hz output frequency. This heat must be managed in the enclosure design — IP00 open-frame means no forced cooling is built in."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does this filter carry?","answer":"The VW3A5212 is rated Pollution Degree 2 per EN 50178 and carries environmental classification 3B1, 3C2, 3S1 per IEC 721-3-3. The evidence does not list specific RoHS, REACH, or UL documentation; verify with the supplier at quote time if these are required for your jurisdiction."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A5212","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/VW3A5212 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}}