{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"VW3A7210","brand":"Schneider Electric","brandSlug":"schneider","productSlug":"VW3A7210","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A7210","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3A7210","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Schneider Electric VW3A7210 network braking unit, 200 kW peak braking power, 400 V rated supply, IP20 enclosure, 97 % efficiency.","salesMarkdown":"## Braking power that matches the drive duty The VW3A7210: Overload protection is set at 1.2 times the maximum current, so the unit can absorb short-duration energy spikes above the continuous rating before the protection triggers. Supply voltage range is 380–415 V at 400 V nominal, matching the common European 400 V industrial grid without a transformer tap. ## Panel fit and environmental limits IP20 enclosure means the braking unit is intended for cabinet mounting — no washdown or dust-sealed duty; plan for a clean, dry electrical enclosure. Dimensions are 837 mm high, 380 mm wide, 395 mm deep — verify the cabinet depth and backplate clearance before committing the panel layout. Operating altitude range is 1000–4000 m with a current derating of 5 % per 1000 m above 1000 m — factor this into the braking resistor sizing if the installation is above 1000 m. Storage temperature window is –25 to 55 °C; if the unit sits in an unheated warehouse before commissioning, keep it inside that envelope. ## Efficiency and protection coordination Efficiency is listed at 97 %, with a power factor (cos phi) of 1 — the braking unit presents a near-unity load to the DC bus, minimising reactive losses. Associated fuse rating is 400 A at 1000 V — coordinate the upstream fuse with the braking unit's peak current draw to avoid nuisance blowing during a full-power braking cycle. ## Sourcing an obsolete braking unit Sourcing is through independent distribution channels; quantities are confirmed at RFQ against the BOM line. The unit is a network braking module for Schneider variable speed drives — confirm the drive model and DC-bus voltage match before specifying, as the braking unit interfaces directly with the drive's DC bus.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric VW3A7210 Network Braking Unit, 200 kW","metaDescription":"Obsolete Schneider VW3A7210 network braking unit, 200 kW peak, 400 V, IP20. Sourced to order against RFQ through independent distribution.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Obsolete","categoryPath":["Motor Control Accessories"],"specifications":{"Depth":"395 mm","Width":"380 mm","Height":"837 mm","Cos phi":"1","Efficiency":"97 %","lifecycle_stage":"mature","Operating altitude":"1000...4000 m with current derating 5 % per 1000 m","Overload protection":"1.2 x maximum current","Maximum braking power":"200 kW","Supply voltage limits":"380...415 V","Associated fuse rating":"400 A at 1000 V","IP degree of protection":"IP20","Permanent braking power":"120 kW","[Us] rated supply voltage":"400 V","Ambient air temperature for storage":"-25...55 °C"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/au/en/product/VW3A7210/network-braking-unit-200-kw-400-v-for-variable-speed-drive/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3A7210/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What are the key ratings of the VW3A7210 braking unit?","answer":"Peak braking power is 200 kW, permanent braking power is 120 kW. Supply voltage is 380–415 V (400 V nominal). Efficiency is 97 % with a power factor of 1. Dimensions are 837 x 380 x 395 mm (H x W x D). IP20 rated."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3A7210","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/VW3A7210 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}}