The Schneider Electric VW3A68E404 is a 400 V RFI filter designed for Altivar variable-speed drives, suppressing conducted electromagnetic interference on the line side of the drive to keep the installation within EMC emission limits.
Lifecycle Reality — Obsolete, But Sourced
Rated for 400 VAC line-to-line, three-phase. This is the standard European industrial mains voltage; the filter's X-cap and Y-cap network is tuned for the 150 kHz to 30 MHz conducted-emission range that EMC standards (EN 61800-3, IEC 60947-1) require for variable-speed drives. It mounts between the mains supply and the drive input terminals.
Sourcing Decision
Because this part is obsolete, there is no official replacement order code from Schneider. A parametric substitute — a 400 V RFI filter with similar current rating and footprint — would need to be field-verified for bracket hole spacing and terminal layout. If your priority is keeping the existing panel untouched, the VW3A68E404 is available through our cross-border sourcing network, quoted to order.