{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"VW3A68501","brand":"Schneider Electric","brandSlug":"schneider","productSlug":"VW3A68501","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A68501","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3A68501","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Schneider Altivar series line choke, VW3A68501, 160 A rated current, 0.22 mH inductance, 3-phase 400/500 Vac, IP00/IP20.","salesMarkdown":"## What this line choke does The Schneider Altivar VW3A68501 is a 3-phase line choke rated for 160 A continuous current, with 0.22 mH inductance, designed for 400/500 Vac mains supplies. Its primary job is reducing current harmonics drawn by variable-frequency drives — it sits between the mains and the drive input, smoothing the current waveform and limiting harmonic distortion that would otherwise stress upstream transformers and trip nuisance breakers. Rated 160 A (In) continuous. That's the current the choke can carry indefinitely at rated conditions — size it for the drive's input current, not the motor nameplate. For overloads, it handles 1.65 × In for 60 seconds, which covers the typical inrush and acceleration peaks on a standard VFD. Voltage drop at rated load is 5 %, which is typical for a line choke of this size and inductance. That drop is predictable and the drive compensates for it; what matters is the choke's impedance limiting the rate of rise of fault current and smoothing the rectifier's current pulses. Thermal losses of 220 W at rated current. The choke is Class F insulated (155 °C hot-spot rating), so it can run warm, but the surrounding air temperature must stay within the derating curve: 0 to 45 °C without derating, 45 to 55 °C with a 2 % per °C current reduction. Altitude derating: from 1000 to 3000 m, reduce current 1 % per 100 m. Above 3000 m, the air density is too low for reliable convection cooling — consult the drive application manual if you're working above that. The terminals are IP20 (finger-safe). Dimensions: 280 mm wide, 305 mm tall, 210 mm deep. That's a substantial block; confirm your panel's backplate space and the gland-plate clearance for the incoming cables. Electrical connection is via a 6 mm² / AWG 8 terminal, torque 0.8 to 1.0 N·m. That's sized for the 160 A rating — you'll need parallel cables or larger lugs if your run is long; the terminal itself is the bottleneck only for the connection point. Environmental class per IEC 721-3-3: 3B1 (moderate biological), 3C2 (moderate chemical), 3S1 (low mechanical active contaminants). That's a standard industrial panel environment — not for outdoor, washdown, or corrosive atmospheres without additional enclosure protection. Designed to VDE 0160 level 1, EN 50178 (electronic equipment for power installations), and IEC 60076 (power transformers, with HD398). Clearance distance 5.5 mm, creepage 11.5 mm per IEC 60664, pollution degree 2. These are the insulation coordination standards that let it sit on a 400/500 V mains circuit without flashover. Shock rated 15 gn for 11 ms per IEC 60068-2-27; vibration 1 gn at 13-200 Hz and 1.5 mm peak-to-peak at 3-13 Hz per IEC 60068-2-6. That's standard for fixed industrial installation — not for mobile or shipboard without additional qualification. No end-of-life notice or successor part has been issued. This is a current-production item in the Altivar accessory range.","metaTitle":"Schneider Altivar VW3A68501 Line Choke, 160 A, 0.22 mH","metaDescription":"Schneider Altivar VW3A68501 line choke, 160 A rated, 0.22 mH, 3-phase, 400/500 Vac. Reduces current harmonics. IP00 choke, IP20 terminals. Active, available to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Motor Control Accessories"],"specifications":{"Depth":"210 mm","Width":"280 mm","title":"VW3A68501","Height":"305 mm","Standards":"VDE 0160 level 1 EN 50178 IEC 60076 (with HD398)","Max current":"1.65 x nominal current (duration = 60 s)","description":"Mains supply reactance - 160A 400/500 Vac","Thermal losses":"220 W","lifecycle_stage":"mature","Leakage distance":"11.5 mm conforming to IEC 60664","Number Of Phases":"3 phases","Pollution degree":"2 conforming to EN 50178","Range of product":"Altivar","Shock resistance":"15 gn for 11 ms conforming to IEC 60068-2-27","Relative humidity":"0...95 %","Device application":"Reduction of current harmonics","Operating altitude":"1000...3000 m with current derating 1 % per 100 m","Saturation current":"305 A","[In] rated current":"160 A","Value of inductance":"0.22 mH","Vibration resistance":"1 gn (f= 13...200 Hz) conforming to IEC 60068-2-6 1.5 mm peak to peak (f= 3...13 Hz) conforming to IEC 60068-2-6","Electrical connection":"Terminal 6 mm² / AWG 8, 0.8...1 N.m","Power Supply Frequency":"50...60 Hz","IP degree of protection":"Choke: IP00 Terminals: IP20","Product or component type":"Line choke","Minimum clearance distance":"5.5 mm IEC 60664","Electrical insulation class":"Class F","Environmental characteristic":"3B1 conforming to IEC 721-3-3 3C2 conforming to IEC 721-3-3 3S1 conforming to IEC 721-3-3","Maximum voltage drop at rated load":"5 %","Ambient air temperature for storage":"-25...70 °C","Ambient air temperature for operation":"45...55 °C (with current derating of 2 % per °C) 0...45 °C (without current derating)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/69962dbcd473f9623ec06fc48e28a238.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/th/en/product/VW3A68501/mains-supply-reactance-160a-400-500-vac/"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the lead time for VW3A68501?","answer":"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 Schneider provide for VW3A68501?","answer":"The choke is designed to VDE 0160 level 1, EN 50178, and IEC 60076 (with HD398). Clearance and creepage distances follow IEC 60664 for pollution degree 2. RoHS and REACH declarations are typically included with the shipment from Schneider; confirm with your order if a specific certificate is required."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A68501","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/VW3A68501 when reusing this data. 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