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Schneider Electric VW3AP1125 — Motor Control Accessories

VW3AP1125 Altivar Process ATV900 Braking Unit, 800 kW, IP23

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Schneider Electric Altivar Process ATV900 series, braking unit option, 800 kW size 2c, IP23 with plinth, for Drive Systems.

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Specifications

VW3AP1125 — Identification
ParameterValue
Accessory categoryElectrical accessory
Accessory typeBraking unit
Destination / intended useCompact drive system
Product rangeAltivar Process ATV900
Conditions of useCannot be ordered alone, only possible in combination with a standard enclosure
VW3AP1125 — Environmental
ParameterValue
IP protection ratingIP23

Product details

The VW3AP1125 is a braking unit accessory for the Altivar Process ATV900 drive system, rated for 800 kW applications in the size 2c form factor. Critical sourcing constraint: this unit cannot be ordered alone. The manufacturer's condition of use requires it to be combined with a standard enclosure — it's a subsystem component, not a standalone buy. For a BOM line, you'll need to specify the enclosure alongside it.

As a braking unit, the VW3AP1125 handles regenerative energy from the motor during deceleration — it dissipates that energy as heat through a resistor bank rather than letting it pump the DC bus voltage up. For the 800 kW rating, this is sized for high-inertia loads or frequent stop-start cycles on a conveyor or winder application. The IP23 plinth allows bottom cable entry and some airflow for heat rejection, but the enclosure it mounts into must be rated for the total thermal load.

Frequently asked questions

What is VW3AP1125's condition of use regarding enclosures?

It cannot be ordered alone — it must be combined with a standard enclosure. This is a manufacturer requirement, not a stocking policy. Plan the enclosure as a line item on the same BOM.

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