The VW3AE2101 is a 200 W motor heater designed for Schneider Electric Altivar floor-standing enclosures with separate air flows or compact versions, specifically the Altivar 71 Plus, Altivar 61 Plus, Altivar 71 Plus-LH, and Altivar 61 Plus-LH ranges. It operates on a 230 V AC supply and serves to prevent condensation inside the drive enclosure by maintaining internal temperature above the dew point.
Key Rating and Its Meaning
Rated for heating up to 200 W at 230 V AC, this heater is sized to keep the interior of an Altivar floor-standing enclosure above condensation temperature during idle periods. The 200 W output is matched to the enclosure volume of the Altivar 71/61 Plus cabinets — sufficient for standard installations but not oversized for rapid warm-up. For audit purposes, the 230 V AC supply must be confirmed at the installation point; the heater draws its rated power continuously when energized.