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Maximum voltage drop at rated load is 5 %, which is within typical drive design margins. ## Where it fits — panel and environment Footprint is 320 mm wide × 380 mm high × 250 mm deep. The choke body is IP00 (open frame); terminals are IP20. That means it needs to live inside a cabinet — no direct washdown exposure. Mount it with clearance distances of 5.5 mm minimum (IEC 60664) and leakage distance of 11.5 mm. Pollution degree 2 environment (typical for a clean, dry control room). Terminals accept 6 mm² / AWG 8 wire with a tightening torque of 0.8 to 1.0 N·m. Thermal losses are 270 W at rated load — factor that into your cabinet cooling budget. Operates from 0 to 45 °C without derating; above that, derate 2 % per °C up to 55 °C. Shock resistance is 15 gn for 11 ms (IEC 60068-2-27); vibration resistance is 1 gn at 13–200 Hz and 1.5 mm peak-to-peak at 3–13 Hz (IEC 60068-2-6). Altitude derating starts above 1000 m at 1 % per 100 m up to 3000 m. Relative humidity 0–95 % non-condensing. Insulation class F, compliant with VDE 0160 level 1, IEC 60076 (with HD398), and EN 50178. Environmental classification 3B1, 3C2, 3S1 per IEC 721-3-3.","metaTitle":"Schneider Altivar VW3A68505 Line Choke, 365 A, 0.066 mH","metaDescription":"Schneider Altivar VW3A68505 line choke, 365 A rated current, 0.066 mH, 3-phase, 400/500 Vac. Reduces current harmonics. Active production. Available to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Motor Control Accessories"],"specifications":{"Depth":"250 mm","Width":"320 mm","title":"VW3A68505","Height":"380 mm","Standards":"VDE 0160 level 1 IEC 60076 (with HD398) EN 50178","Max current":"1.65 x nominal current (duration = 60 s)","description":"Mains supply reactance - 360A 400/500 Vac","Thermal losses":"270 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":"685 A","[In] rated current":"365 A","Value of inductance":"0.066 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/64a318a10fc11564d869fd28c288f5d1.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/nl/en/product/VW3A68505/mains-supply-reactance-360a-400-500-vac/"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is VW3A68505 used for?","answer":"The VW3A68505 is a 3-phase line choke (mains reactance) used to reduce current harmonics on the input of an Altivar variable-speed drive. It limits current rise and smooths the supply waveform, protecting upstream components and improving power quality."},{"question":"What are the key ratings of VW3A68505?","answer":"Rated current 365 A, saturation current 685 A, inductance 0.066 mH, for 3-phase 400/500 Vac at 50/60 Hz. Maximum voltage drop at rated load is 5 %. Can handle 1.65× nominal current for 60 seconds."},{"question":"Where can I buy VW3A68505?","answer":"The VW3A68505 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 compliance documentation does VW3A68505 have?","answer":"The VW3A68505 complies with VDE 0160 level 1, IEC 60076 (with HD398), and EN 50178. Insulation class F. Environmental classification 3B1, 3C2, 3S1 per IEC 721-3-3. Pollution degree 2 per EN 50178."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A68505","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/VW3A68505 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}}