{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"VW3AE2418","brand":"Schneider Electric","brandSlug":"schneider","productSlug":"VW3AE2418","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3AE2418","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3AE2418","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Schneider Electric Altivar 61 Plus / 71 Plus, Switch for 12-Pulse Input, VW3AE2418, obsolete.","salesMarkdown":"The VW3AE2418 is a switch for 12-pulse input, designed for Altivar floor-standing enclosures with separate air flows or compact versions in the Altivar 61 Plus and Altivar 71 Plus drive ranges. It's a control accessory that handles the switching for 12-pulse rectifier configurations, which reduce line-side harmonics compared to standard 6-pulse drives. ## What It Does in the Drive System A 12-pulse drive uses two parallel 6-pulse rectifiers fed from a transformer with two secondary windings phase-shifted by 30 degrees. The VW3AE2418 switch coordinates the input connection for this topology, reducing line current harmonics to roughly 12% THD versus 30-40% for a standard 6-pulse drive. It mounts inside the Altivar floor-standing enclosure, so panel integration is already accounted for in the drive's mechanical design — no separate enclosure or wiring modifications needed.","metaTitle":"VW3AE2418 Switch for 12-Pulse Input, Altivar 61/71 Plus, Obs","metaDescription":"VW3AE2418 is a switch for 12-pulse input used in Altivar 61 Plus / 71 Plus floor-standing enclosures. Now obsolete; sourced to order against RFQ through 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 61 Plus Altivar 71 Plus","Product or component type":"Switch","Accessory / separate part type":"Switch for 12-pulse input","Accessory / separate part category":"Control 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/4d67a807ff9d80375062761d88103125.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/nz/en/product/VW3AE2418/switch-for-12pulse-input-for-altivar-floorstanding-enclosure/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/VW3AE2418/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the closest alternative to VW3AE2418?","answer":"There is no official direct replacement from Schneider Electric for this 12-pulse input switch. For a new design, migrating to a current Altivar Process drive with integrated harmonic filtering (like the ATV600/900 with built-in DC choke or active front end) is the typical path. For a like-for-like swap in an existing Altivar 61/71 Plus installation, the VW3AE2418 itself is the only correct part — no pin-compatible substitute exists in the same family."},{"question":"Where can I buy VW3AE2418?","answer":"The VW3AE2418 is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution channels. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — no stock or price figures are published for this obsolete part."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3AE2418","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/VW3AE2418 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}}