{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"VW3A66505","brand":"Schneider Electric","brandSlug":"schneider","productSlug":"VW3A66505","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A66505","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3A66505","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Schneider Electric VW3A66505, IP20 line reactor, 0.5 mH inductance, 60 A rated current.","salesMarkdown":"## Line reactor for variable-speed drives The Schneider Electric VW3A66505 is an IP20 line reactor with 0.5 mH inductance rated for 60 A continuous current. It sits between the mains supply and a variable-speed drive input to attenuate harmonic distortion, limit inrush current, and protect the drive DC bus from line transients. The 60 A rating matches the input stage of drives in the 30–37 kW range on 400 V three-phase systems — a common fit for Altivar 630 and Altivar 930 frames, though the reactor itself is a general-purpose accessory not locked to one drive series. ## What the 0.5 mH / 60 A rating means for fit The 0.5 mH inductance value is the line-side choke impedance that determines how much harmonic current it blocks. At 50 Hz the impedance is about 0.157 Ω per phase, which typically reduces input current THD from around 80–110% (no reactor) down to 35–45% on a standard 6-pulse drive — enough to meet most industrial harmonic limits without a DC choke or active filter. The 60 A continuous rating is the RMS current the reactor can carry without saturating the core or exceeding its temperature rise. That figure governs the drive's input current, not the motor output: a 60 A reactor pairs with a drive whose rated input current is at or below 60 A. Oversizing by one frame (e.g., using this on a 45 A drive) adds margin on temperature and saturation, but the inductance value stays fixed — the harmonic attenuation curve does not change with a higher current rating. ## IP20 enclosure and panel integration Mounting is via the chassis baseplate; the reactor's physical footprint and terminal arrangement follow the standard Altivar accessory pattern, so it bolts directly into the same DIN-rail or backplate footprint as the drive it serves. Verify the terminal lug size against your cable — 60 A typically calls for 16–25 mm² conductors.","metaTitle":"Schneider VW3A66505 line reactor, 0.5 mH / 60 A, IP20","metaDescription":"Schneider VW3A66505 IP20 line reactor, 0.5 mH inductance rated 60 A. Active production. Sourced to order against RFQ. Request current pricing and availability.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Motor Control Accessories"],"specifications":{"title":"VW3A66505","description":"IP20 INDUCT. 0.5MH/60A","lifecycle_stage":"mature"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/ad5e1bacfcd27a192f0f0bc11b739434.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/th/en/product/VW3A66505/ip20-induct-0-5mh-60a/"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the inductance and current rating of VW3A66505?","answer":"The VW3A66505 is a 0.5 mH line reactor rated for 60 A continuous current, with an IP20 enclosure."},{"question":"Where can I buy VW3A66505 and get current pricing?","answer":"The VW3A66505 is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Current pricing and availability are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm quote with lead time."},{"question":"What drives does the VW3A66505 line reactor fit?","answer":"The 60 A / 0.5 mH rating is sized for the input stage of variable-speed drives in the 30–37 kW range on 400 V three-phase systems. It is a general-purpose Altivar accessory, not locked to one drive series, but commonly used with Altivar 630 and Altivar 930 frames."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A66505","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/VW3A66505 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-22T19:47:38.189Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-22T19:47:38.189Z","indexable":true}}