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Schneider Electric VW3A4656 — AC Drive (VFD) 480V

Schneider VW3A4656 Passive Filter, 217 A, 480 V, 60 Hz, THDI

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Schneider Electric, Altivar series, passive harmonic filter, VW3A4656, 217 A rated current, 480 V, 60 Hz, THDI 10 %.

Schneider Electric VW3A4656 datasheet (PDF)
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Specifications

Identification

VW3A4656 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product typePassive filter

Input / Supply

VW3A4656 — Input / Supply
ParameterValue
Rated supply voltage range480 V +/- 10 %
Network number of phases3 phases

Mechanical & Cooling

VW3A4656 — Mechanical & Cooling
ParameterValue
IP degree of protectionIP20

Environmental

VW3A4656 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating ambient temperature40...55 °C (with current derating 3 % per °C) 5...40 °C (without current derating)
Operating altitude> 1000...4000 m with current derating 5 % per 1000 m
Relative humidity5...85 % without condensation
Storage / transport temperature-25...55 °C

Product details

What this filter does on the line

The Schneider Electric VW3A4656 is a passive harmonic filter sized for Altivar ATV61 and ATV71 drives. It knocks line current THDI down to 10 % at full load — that's the figure for a 132 kW/200 hp drive (ATV61HC13N4 or ATV71HC13N4) and also for a 250 kW/400 hp drive (ATV61HC25N4 or ATV71HC25N4), though the larger frame needs two filters per drive. Rated 217 A continuous at 480 V +/- 10 %, 60 Hz +/- 5 %. Efficiency runs 98 %, so the heat you have to vent is minimal.

IP20 enclosure — panel-mount only, no washdown rating. Bare-wire connection accepts up to 16.5 mm diameter. Operating ambient is 5...40 °C without derating; above that, derate 3 % per °C up to 55 °C. Above 1000 m altitude, derate 5 % per additional 1000 m. Storage range -25...55 °C, humidity 5...85 % non-condensing.

Power factor and current handling

Cos phi lands at 1 when drawing 150 % of line current, 0.85 at 75 % load, and 0.99 at full rated current. Maximum current is 1.5 x nominal — so 325.5 A peak before the filter saturates. Class F insulation throughout.

Frequently asked questions

What THDI does VW3A4656 achieve?

The filter delivers 10 % THDI at full load for ATV61HC13N4 (132 kW/200 hp), ATV61HC25N4 (250 kW/400 hp), ATV71HC13N4 (132 kW/200 hp), and ATV71HC25N4 (250 kW/400 hp) drives. The larger 250 kW drives require two filters per drive.

What is the rated current and voltage for VW3A4656?

Rated current is 217 A. Rated supply voltage is 480 V +/- 10 %, 60 Hz +/- 5 %, three-phase.

Where can I buy VW3A4656?

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