The Schneider VW3A5210 is a sinus output filter rated for 600 A continuous and 500 V AC maximum, designed for the Altivar variable-speed drive family. It sits between the drive output and the motor, converting the PWM waveform into a near-sinusoidal voltage to reduce motor heating, bearing currents, and acoustic noise.
Rated 600 A continuous — that sets the drive size it pairs with. Switching frequency range of 4 to 8 kHz covers the standard IGBT carrier frequencies used in Altivar drives. The filter is tuned for this band; running a drive outside it reduces filtering effectiveness. Thermal losses of 2370 W at 100 Hz output frequency — that's the heat the filter dissipates under full load at maximum motor speed. This number drives the enclosure ventilation requirement: a panel mounting this filter needs forced airflow or generous natural convection to keep the ambient within the -10 to 40 °C range (no derating) or 40 to 50 °C with 1.5 % current derating per °C above 40. Overload capability: 1.5 x nominal current for 60 seconds. Voltage drop at rated load is 10 % maximum. That's the filter's internal impedance at full current — account for it in the motor terminal voltage calculation, especially on long cable runs where voltage drop already eats into the margin.
Installation environment and mounting
Pollution degree 2 per EN 50178 (normally only non-conductive pollution) is assumed, so the enclosure should keep out conductive dust and moisture. Electrical connection uses bare wires up to 14 mm diameter — that's roughly 50 mm² or 1/0 AWG. Plan for lugs or compression connectors sized to that cable diameter. Environmental classification per IEC 721-3-3 covers stationary use in weather-protected locations. Vibration resistance: 1 gn from 13 to 200 Hz, and 1.5 mm peak-to-peak from 3 to 13 Hz per IEC 60068-2. Shock resistance: 15 gn for 11 ms per IEC 60068-2-27. These figures are typical for drive-mount components — the filter can ride on the drive or a panel backplate without additional damping in most industrial environments.
Derating and operating limits
Altitude derating: 1 % current reduction per 100 m above 1000 m, up to 3000 m. Humidity range 0 to 95 % relative — non-condensing. If the enclosure sees condensation risk, add a heater or breather drain. Storage temperature -40 to 65 °C — wider than the operating range, which is expected for a passive component that doesn't self-heat when stored.