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Schneider Electric VW3A4569 — Motor Control Accessories

Schneider Electric VW3A4569 Line Choke, 0.06 mH, 450 A, Obso

MPNVW3A4569
Obsolete

Schneider Electric Altivar series, VW3A4569 line choke, 0.06 mH, 450 A, three-phase, 335 W thermal losses, IP00.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

VW3A4569 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product / component typeLine choke
Product rangeAltivar
VW3A4569 — Electrical
ParameterValue
Rated current (In)450 A
VW3A4569 — Cable & Connector
ParameterValue
Electrical connectionBare wires diameter: 13 mm
VW3A4569 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width320 mm
Height385 mm
Depth250 mm
VW3A4569 — Environmental
ParameterValue
IP protection ratingChoke: IP00 Terminals: IP00
Operating ambient temperature45...55 °C (with current derating of 2 % per °C) 0...45 °C (without current derating)
Storage ambient temperature-25...70 °C
Relative humidity0...95 %
Operating altitude1000...3000 m with current derating 1 % per 100 m
Environmental class3B1 conforming to IEC 721-3-3 3C2 conforming to IEC 721-3-3 3S1 conforming to IEC 721-3-3
VW3A4569 — Approvals
ParameterValue
Conformance standardsEN 50178 VDE 0160 level 1 IEC 60076 (with HD398)

Product details

Rated at 450 A with an inductance of 0.06 mH, it sits between the mains supply and the drive to smooth the current waveform and limit harmonic distortion. The 5% maximum voltage drop at rated load tells you the impedance is sized for effective filtering without robbing the drive of too much voltage headroom.

The 450 A rated current is the continuous RMS current the choke can carry under nominal conditions. The saturation current of 574 A is the point where the core starts to saturate and inductance drops off — the choke can handle 1.65 times nominal current for 60 seconds, which covers motor starting inrush and short overload events. Thermal losses of 335 W must be dissipated into the enclosure; at IP00, the choke is open-frame and relies on the panel's internal airflow, so factor that heat into your cabinet cooling budget.

The choke measures 320 mm wide by 385 mm high by 250 mm deep. It is rated for operation from 0 to 45 °C without derating; above that, derate 2% per °C up to 55 °C. Altitude derating starts at 1000 m — 1% per 100 m above that. Pollution degree 2 per EN 50178 means it is suited for a typical industrial control panel with non-conductive contamination. Vibration resistance is 1 gn from 13 to 200 Hz, and shock resistance is 15 gn for 11 ms — both per IEC 60068-2-6 and 60068-2-27 respectively, so it holds up in standard industrial environments.

The VW3A4569 is obsolete per the manufacturer.

Frequently asked questions

What are the key specifications of the VW3A4569?

It is a three-phase line choke rated at 450 A with 0.06 mH inductance, 335 W thermal losses, and a 5% voltage drop at rated load. It measures 320 x 385 x 250 mm and is rated IP00.

What compliance documentation does the VW3A4569 carry?

The choke complies with EN 50178, VDE 0160 level 1, and IEC 60076 (with HD398). Clearance and creepage distances are per IEC 60664: 5.5 mm minimum clearance and 11.5 mm leakage distance at pollution degree 2.

MPN
VW3A4569