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Rated at 75 A continuous with a 2 kHz switching frequency and 70 Hz maximum output frequency, it's sized for a motor load in the 37–45 kW range on a 400 V supply — typical for pumps, fans, or compressors in a process line. The 75 A nominal current carries a 60-second overload capability of 1.5× nominal — enough to ride through a motor start or a momentary load spike without tripping. That overload window matches the typical Altivar Process drive's current-foldback timing. Thermal losses are 500 W at 115 °C case temperature. In an IP00 open-frame package, that heat goes into the enclosure air — plan for forced ventilation or derating if the panel ambient exceeds 45 °C operating limit. Pollution degree 2 per EN 50178 means it's rated for normal industrial environments with non-conductive dust — no condensation. Altitude derating starts at 1000 m: 1 % current reduction per 100 m above that. At 2000 m, expect 90 A capability to drop to about 81 A. Shock and vibration ratings (15 gn / 11 ms shock, 1 gn vibration 13–200 Hz) are standard for panel-mounted gear in industrial machinery. Terminal-block connection, IP00 open-frame — mount it on the backplate or DIN rail inside the drive cabinet, close to the drive output to keep the unfiltered cable run short. The 500 W heat load needs clearance around the fins; don't stack it against other heat sources. Ambient operating range is -10 to 45 °C; storage from -40 to 65 °C. Relative humidity up to 95 % non-condensing is fine for a climate-controlled panel room. UL 508 listed — the listing covers the filter as a component for industrial control panels, which simplifies panel certification in North American installations.","metaTitle":"Schneider VW3A5218 Sinus Filter, 75 A, 2 kHz, for Altivar Pr","metaDescription":"VW3A5218 sinus filter for Altivar Process drives. 75 A rated, 2 kHz switching, 70 Hz max output. UL 508 listed, IP00 open-frame. Active production, sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["AC Drive (VFD) 600V"],"specifications":{"title":"VW3A5218","Standards":"UL 508","Max current":"1.5 x nominal current (duration = 60 s)","description":"Sinus filter - 75 A - for Altivar Process variable speed drives","Thermal losses":"500 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":"75 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/a6af7e4a98739aa9336e7a47178870ba.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/au/en/product/VW3A5218/sinus-filter-75-a-for-altivar-process-variable-speed-drives/"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What are the key specifications of the VW3A5218 sinus filter?","answer":"75 A rated current, 2 kHz switching frequency, 70 Hz maximum output frequency, 500 W thermal loss at 115 °C, IP00 open-frame, UL 508 listed, pollution degree 2, operating temperature -10 to 45 °C."},{"question":"Where can I buy the VW3A5218?","answer":"The VW3A5218 is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does the VW3A5218 carry?","answer":"The filter is UL 508 listed and designed to EN 50178 for pollution degree 2. RoHS/REACH compliance is standard for Schneider Altivar components, though specific declarations should be confirmed at order."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A5218","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/VW3A5218 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}}