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That covers most 4-pole induction motor applications up to base speed. The 60 s overload capability of 1.5 x nominal current handles the occasional jog or acceleration transient without oversizing. That means the BOM line stays stable for new builds and spares alike. No last-time-buy clock ticking on this one. Mounting is open-chassis (IP00), so it goes inside a panel or enclosure — not a standalone box. Terminal-block electrical connection, no special tooling needed. Thermal losses run 360 W at rated load with a 115 °C hot-spot temperature; plan the enclosure ventilation or derating accordingly. Operating ambient is -10 to 45 °C, storage from -40 to 65 °C. Above 1000 m altitude, derate 1 % per 100 m. Pollution degree 2 per EN 50178 means it's fine for a typical industrial control room or MCC — not for condensing or conductive-dust environments without a sealed cabinet. Shock rated at 15 gn for 11 ms per IEC 60068-2-27, vibration at 1 gn from 13 to 200 Hz with 1.5 mm peak-to-peak below 13 Hz. That's robust enough for most fixed-mount industrial applications; if it's going on a mobile platform or near a large reciprocating compressor, check the actual spectrum against the curve. Listed to UL 508 — the industrial control equipment standard. That covers the safety and construction requirements for North American panel builds. Humidity tolerance is 0 to 95 % RH non-condensing.","metaTitle":"Schneider VW3A5217 Sinus Filter, 45 A, 690 V AC, for Altivar","metaDescription":"Schneider VW3A5217 sinus filter rated 45 A, 690 V AC, 2 kHz switching frequency, 70 Hz max output. UL 508 listed. Active production. Sourced to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["AC Drive (VFD) 600V"],"specifications":{"title":"VW3A5217","Standards":"UL 508","Max current":"1.5 x nominal current (duration = 60 s)","description":"Sinus filter - 45 A - for Altivar Process variable speed drives","Thermal losses":"360 W, 115 °C","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":"45 A","Switching frequency":"2 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","IP degree of protection":"IP00","Maximum output frequency":"70 Hz","Product or component type":"Sinus filter","Maximum Permissible Voltage":"690 V AC","Product specific application":"Output filter","Ambient air temperature for storage":"-40...65 °C","Ambient air temperature for operation":"-10...45 °C"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/f1558f6191b9af8c5afcc5c1bbfbaff8.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/th/en/product/VW3A5217/sinus-filter-45-a-for-altivar-process-variable-speed-drives/"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy VW3A5217 and get a price?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm price and lead time."},{"question":"What is the VW3A5217 rated current and overload?","answer":"Rated current is 45 A continuous, with a 60-second overload capability of 1.5 x nominal current (67.5 A). Maximum permissible voltage is 690 V AC."},{"question":"What standards does VW3A5217 comply with?","answer":"It is listed to UL 508 (industrial control equipment) and designed to Pollution Degree 2 per EN 50178. Shock and vibration testing follows IEC 60068-2-27 and IEC 60068-2 respectively."},{"question":"What is the switching frequency and max output frequency?","answer":"Switching frequency is 2 kHz. Maximum output frequency is 70 Hz, suitable for standard 4-pole induction motors up to base speed."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A5217","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/VW3A5217 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","indexable":true}}