{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"VW3A68551","brand":"Schneider Electric","brandSlug":"schneider","productSlug":"VW3A68551","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A68551","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3A68551","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Schneider Altivar 68 series dv/dt output filter, 170 A, 400-500 VAC, IP00, copper bar M10 connection.","salesMarkdown":"## Dv/dt filter for Altivar 68 drives The VW3A68551 is a dv/dt output filter designed for the Altivar 68 drive series, rated 170 A continuous for 400-500 VAC three-phase motor circuits. It clamps the voltage rise rate to 6000 V/µs max at those line voltages, which protects motor winding insulation on long cable runs — especially critical with IGBT drives that can otherwise produce steep voltage edges that stress turn-to-turn insulation. The 6000 V/µs dv/dt limit applies at 400-500 VAC — above that voltage the margin narrows. Maximum motor cable length is 500 m unshielded or 300 m shielded at 2.5 kHz switching frequency; exceed that and reflected wave overvoltage may still damage the motor even with the filter in place. Maximum drive output frequency is 100 Hz, so this filter suits standard induction motors (50/60 Hz base speed) and some high-speed applications, but not spindle drives running above 100 Hz. Ambient temperature derating starts above 50 °C: 1.5 % per °C up to 60 °C. Dimensions are 380 mm wide × 325 mm high × 235 mm deep. Electrical connection is via copper bar with M10 bolts, sized for the 170 A current path. Plan for busbar or large-gauge cable terminations; no spring-clamp or screw terminals here.","metaTitle":"Schneider VW3A68551 Dv/dt Filter, 170 A, 400-500 VAC","metaDescription":"Schneider Altivar 68 dv/dt output filter, 170 A rated current, 6000 V/µs max at 400-500 VAC. Active production, available to order. IP00, copper bar M10 connection.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Motor Control Accessories"],"specifications":{"Depth":"235 mm","Dv/Dt":"6000 V/µs max 6000 V/µs max at 400...500 V","Width":"380 mm","title":"VW3A68551","Height":"325 mm","description":"dv dt filter, Altivar 68, 170A, 400 to 500V AC","Nedded Quantity":"1","lifecycle_stage":"mature","Operating altitude":"0...1000 m without current derating 1000...4000 m with current derating 1 % per 100 m","[In] rated current":"170 A","Electrical connection":"Copper bar M10","IP degree of protection":"IP00","Product or component type":"Dv/dt filter","Maximum motor cable length":"500 m unshielded cable 300 m shielded cable at 2.5 kHz","Product specific application":"Output filter","Maximum Drive Output Frequency":"100 Hz","Ambient air temperature for storage":"-40...70 °C","Ambient air temperature for operation":"-10...50 °C (without current derating) 50...60 °C (with current derating 1.5 % per °C)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/4df98704d9bb482f9efc18ec215df803.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/id/en/product/VW3A68551/dv-dt-filter-altivar-68-170a-400-to-500v-ac/"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the dv/dt rating of VW3A68551?","answer":"The dv/dt rating is 6000 V/µs max at 400-500 VAC."},{"question":"What is the maximum motor cable length with this filter?","answer":"Maximum motor cable length is 500 m unshielded or 300 m shielded at 2.5 kHz switching frequency."},{"question":"Where can I buy VW3A68551 and how is it quoted?","answer":"The VW3A68551 is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution; availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A68551","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/VW3A68551 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}}