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The 460 A rated current sets the continuous motor full-load ampacity this filter can carry. Above that, the filter can handle 1.5× nominal current for 60 seconds — useful for motor starting or short overloads, but not for sustained overcurrent. Thermal losses hit 2800 W at 100 Hz output frequency; that heat must be rejected into the enclosure, so factor the dissipation into your panel cooling budget. The filter is IP00 — no enclosure, so it requires a clean, dry cabinet or a separate IP-rated box. Operating temperature range is -10 to 40 °C without derating; above 40 °C up to 50 °C, derate current 1.5 % per °C. For installations above 1000 m altitude, derate 1 % per 100 m up to 3000 m. ## Environmental and mechanical notes Pollution degree 2 per EN 50178 means it is rated for normal industrial environments with only non-conductive pollution — no condensation or conductive dust expected. Shock resistance is 15 gn for 11 ms; vibration resistance is 1 gn at 13–200 Hz and 1.5 mm peak-to-peak at 3–13 Hz, both per IEC 60068-2. Relative humidity range 0–95 %. Storage temperature -40 to 65 °C. The electrical connection accepts bare wires up to 14 mm diameter — typically a large lug or busbar interface. Environmental classification is 3B1 / 3C2 / 3S1 per IEC 721-3-3, covering moderate chemical and mechanical exposure in stationary use.","metaTitle":"Schneider VW3A5213 Sinus Filter, 460 A, 690 V AC, Obsolete","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric VW3A5213 sinus output filter, 460 A rated, 690 V AC max, 2800 W thermal loss at 100 Hz. Obsolete — sourced to order against RFQ via independent distribution.","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":"2800 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":"460 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":"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/b7b8728d9d46dd90c04851e6f5f81798.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/il/en/product/VW3A5213/sinus-filter-460-a-for-altivar-variable-speed-drive/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3A5213/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy VW3A5213 and get a price?","answer":"We source the VW3A5213 to order against an RFQ through our independent supply network. Submit a request for quote; availability and current pricing are confirmed at that time."},{"question":"What is VW3A5213's max current rating?","answer":"The filter is rated 460 A continuous and can handle 1.5× nominal current for 60 seconds for overload events."},{"question":"What are the thermal losses of VW3A5213?","answer":"Thermal losses are 2800 W at 100 Hz output frequency. This heat must be dissipated within the enclosure."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A5213","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/VW3A5213 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}}