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It is classified as a relay accessory and is destined for compact drive system integration. The ATEX certificate on the PTC relay is the key differentiator here — standard motor PTC relays lack the Ex approval this carries, so if your line requires ATEX zone compliance, this is the specific part the BOM calls for. ## Sourcing reality — what the lifecycle means One critical sourcing constraint: the VW3AP2002 cannot be ordered alone — it is only available in combination with a standard enclosure. That means the procurement desk needs to pair it with the correct drive enclosure on the same purchase order. If your BOM lists it standalone, the system will reject the order; plan the line item as a kit or bundled line. ## Integration note — what the ATEX rating governs The ATEX certificate on this PTC relay means the thermal monitoring loop meets the requirements of the ATEX directive for equipment in explosive atmospheres. In practice, when the PTC probe in the motor winding reaches its rated trip temperature (typically around 130–150 °C depending on the motor insulation class), the relay opens the safe-state circuit and the drive issues a fault stop. This is not a general-purpose PTC relay — it is specifically listed for Ex-duty motor protection. Mounting is inside the standard drive enclosure — the relay itself is a DIN-rail component that connects to the drive's PTC input terminals. The wiring path is: PTC probe from the motor terminal box → shielded cable back to the relay → relay output to the drive's digital input configured for PTC fault. The ATEX certification covers the entire loop, not just the relay module.","metaTitle":"Schneider VW3AP2002 PTC Relay, ATEX Motor Monitoring, ATV600","metaDescription":"VW3AP2002 PTC relay for Altivar Process ATV600/ATV900 drives. ATEX-certified motor monitoring. Active lifecycle stage. Requires enclosure. Sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Motor Control Accessories"],"specifications":{"title":"VW3AP2002","description":"motor monitoring PTC with ATEX certificate, Altivar Process ATV600, Altivar Process ATV900, for Drive Systems","lifecycle_stage":"mature","Condition of use":"Cannot be ordered alone, only possible in combination with a standard enclosure","Range of product":"Altivar Process ATV600 Altivar Process ATV900","Accessory / separate part type":"PTC relay","Accessory / separate part category":"Relay accessory","Accessory / separate part destination":"Compact drive system"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/9c88d369ed6fe63dd5c2963d163a6467.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/be/en/product/VW3AP2002/motor-monitoring-ptc-with-atex-certificate-altivar-process-atv600-altivar-process-atv900-for-drive-systems/"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Can I order the VW3AP2002 by itself?","answer":"No, the VW3AP2002 cannot be ordered alone — it is only available in combination with a standard enclosure. Your purchase order must include the matching drive enclosure."},{"question":"What drives is the VW3AP2002 compatible with?","answer":"It is designed for the Altivar Process ATV600 and ATV900 drive families, specifically for compact drive system applications."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does the VW3AP2002 carry?","answer":"The part carries ATEX certification for motor monitoring in explosive atmospheres. For RoHS, REACH, UL, and IEC documentation, the standard Schneider Electric compliance package applies to this accessory line."},{"question":"Where can I buy the VW3AP2002?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm price and lead time."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/VW3AP2002","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/VW3AP2002 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-22T19:47:38.189Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-22T19:47:38.189Z","indexable":true}}