The Siemens 4EU3921-8BA00-0A is a 3-phase commutating choke for converter applications, rated at 504 A continuous with a maximum current of 560 A and a peak rating of 700 A. It operates at 690 V AC, 50 Hz, with an inductance of 68 µH and a relative inductive voltage drop of 4%.
What the ratings mean for fit
The 504 A rated current (I LN) is the continuous thermal current the choke can carry at 40 °C ambient — this is the number to match against your drive's continuous input current, not the peak. The 560 A maximum (Ithmax) is the thermal limit under overload conditions; the 700 A peak handles short-duration transients during converter commutation. The 68 µH inductance and 4% voltage drop are sized for a specific converter power range — too low an inductance and the choke won't limit di/dt enough; too high and you lose too much voltage across it. This is a matched component, not a generic line reactor. IP00 means open-frame construction — no enclosure. It's intended for mounting inside a cabinet where the panel itself provides the environmental seal. The flat-type terminals accept busbar or cable lug connections typical of high-current power paths.
Where it's used
Commutating chokes sit between the AC line and a converter's input rectifier, or between a drive's DC link and the inverter stage. Their job is to limit the rate of current rise (di/dt) during switching events, reducing stress on the semiconductor devices and filtering commutation notches that would otherwise reflect back onto the line.