{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"VW3AE0729","brand":"Schneider Electric","brandSlug":"schneider","productSlug":"VW3AE0729","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3AE0729","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3AE0729","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Schneider Electric Altivar 71 Plus / Altivar 61 Plus series, VW3AE0729 connection accessory, cable entry via the top for floor-standing enclosure with separate air flows or compact version.","salesMarkdown":"## What this accessory does The VW3AE0729 is a top cable-entry accessory designed for Schneider Electric Altivar 71 Plus and Altivar 61 Plus floor-standing enclosures. It routes incoming power and control cables through the top of the cabinet, keeping the interior layout clean and simplifying gland-plate planning for the panel builder. This version is intended for enclosures with separate air flows or the compact variant — the airflow separation matters because it keeps cable routing from interfering with the drive's thermal path. ## Sourcing reality — obsolete, but available Schneider has marked the VW3AE0729 as obsolete. There is no direct official successor order code listed for this specific cable-entry accessory. For a line that already has the Altivar 71 Plus or 61 Plus floor-standing enclosure in place, the VW3AE0729 is the correct fit — no alternate part number from Schneider replaces it. ## Integration note for the panel builder Mounts to the top gland plate of the Altivar floor-standing enclosure. The accessory provides a pre-cut opening and sealing surface for cable entry — no field drilling or plate modification needed. If the enclosure has separate air flows (partitioned cooling path for the drive vs. the cabinet), this top-entry variant preserves that separation. For the compact version, the same accessory fits the reduced-depth enclosure.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric VW3AE0729 Top Cable Entry, Altivar 71/61","metaDescription":"VW3AE0729 top cable entry accessory for Altivar 71 Plus and Altivar 61 Plus floor-standing enclosures. Now obsolete — sourced to order against RFQ via independent channels.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Obsolete","categoryPath":["Motor Control Accessories"],"specifications":{"lifecycle_stage":"mature","Range of product":"Altivar 71 Plus Altivar 61 Plus","Product or component type":"Connection accessories","Accessory / separate part type":"Cable entry via the top","Accessory / separate part category":"Cabling accessories","Accessory / separate part destination":"Altivar floor-standing enclosure with separate air flows or compact version"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/0f9ab3ec121b6ba7c4e10a7c0baf5b2a.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/ie/en/product/VW3AE0729/cable-entry-via-the-top-for-altivar-floorstanding-enclosure/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3AE0729/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy VW3AE0729 and get a price?","answer":"We source the VW3AE0729 through our independent distribution network. Submit an RFQ for current availability and pricing — confirmed at quote time. No stock or price figures are published here."},{"question":"What replaces VW3AE0729?","answer":"Schneider has not published a direct official successor order code for this top cable-entry accessory. For an existing Altivar 71 Plus or 61 Plus floor-standing enclosure, the VW3AE0729 remains the correct mechanical fit. No pin-compatible or drop-in alternative exists from the same manufacturer."},{"question":"What enclosures does VW3AE0729 fit?","answer":"It fits Altivar floor-standing enclosures with separate air flows and the compact version — both from the Altivar 71 Plus and Altivar 61 Plus ranges."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3AE0729","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/VW3AE0729 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}}