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The choke is rated for a maximum voltage drop of 5% at rated load, which is typical for input line reactors used to smooth drive current draw and comply with harmonic distortion limits. Schneider has marked the VW3A68506 as obsolete. The choke measures 320 mm wide × 380 mm high × 250 mm deep. Its IP00 rating on the choke body means it is not protected against dust ingress or moisture — it must be mounted inside an enclosure. The terminals carry an IP20 rating, offering finger-safe touch protection. Electrical connection uses 6 mm² / AWG 8 terminals with a tightening torque of 0.8 to 1.0 N·m. Operating altitude is 1000 to 3000 m with a current derating of 1% per 100 m above 1000 m. Ambient temperature range is 0 to 45 °C without derating, and 45 to 55 °C with a derating of 2% per °C. Storage temperature spans -25 to 70 °C. ## Standards and environmental qualification The choke complies with EN 50178 (electronic equipment for power installations) and IEC 60076 (power transformers, with HD398). Insulation coordination follows VDE 0160 level 1, with a minimum clearance distance of 5.5 mm and a creepage (leakage) distance of 11.5 mm per IEC 60664, pollution degree 2. Insulation class F. Vibration resistance is 1 gn at 13–200 Hz and 1.5 mm peak-to-peak at 3–13 Hz per IEC 60068-2-6; shock resistance is 15 gn for 11 ms per IEC 60068-2-27. Relative humidity range is 0 to 95%.","metaTitle":"Schneider VW3A68506 Altivar Line Choke, 455 A, 0.049 mH, Obs","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric VW3A68506 Altivar line choke, 455 A rated current, 0.049 mH, 270 W losses. Obsolete; sourced to order against RFQ. Standards: EN 50178, IEC 60076.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Obsolete","categoryPath":["Motor Control Accessories"],"specifications":{"Depth":"250 mm","Width":"320 mm","Height":"380 mm","Standards":"EN 50178 IEC 60076 (with HD398) VDE 0160 level 1","Max current":"1.65 x nominal current (duration = 60 s)","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":"855 A","[In] rated current":"455 A","Value of inductance":"0.049 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,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/528316fbd4d0250af4df76e20d1239ac.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/th/en/product/VW3A68506/mains-supply-reactance-450a-400-500-vac/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3A68506/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Who supplies VW3A68506 and how is it quoted?","answer":"We source VW3A68506 through our independent distribution network. It is quoted to order against an RFQ — availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time, not listed here."},{"question":"What is the closest alternative to VW3A68506 in this family?","answer":"Schneider has not published an official successor order code for this choke. A parametric match would need to consider the 455 A rated current, 0.049 mH inductance, and 3-phase construction — but no direct pin-compatible replacement is documented in the lifecycle record."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does VW3A68506 carry?","answer":"The choke complies with EN 50178, IEC 60076 (with HD398), and VDE 0160 level 1. Insulation coordination is per IEC 60664 with pollution degree 2. It carries Class F insulation. No specific RoHS, REACH, or UL listing is stated in the available documentation."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A68506","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/VW3A68506 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}