| Rated voltage (Ue) | Filter products by 400 V |
|---|---|
| Degree of protection (IP) | Filter products by IP20 |
| Product Series | Filter products by Altivar 71 |
Schneider ElectricSoft Starters
VW3A7102 – Resistance braking unit – 400 kW – 400 V – for variable speed drive | Schneider Electric
Order code
List R142 505.07 Your price R96 903.45
Per unit · volume pricing available on request
excl. VAT R111 438.97 incl.
Listed in stock — availability is re-confirmed on every order
In stock — 1–2 working days if stocked locally, 3–5 working days if sourced
Resistance braking unit – 400 kW – 400 V – for variable speed drive — Schneider Electric order code VW3A7102. Rated voltage 400 V; IP20.
In stock — 1–2 working days if stocked locally, 3–5 working days if sourced
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Rated voltage400 V2 options
- 5 V
- 400 V
Every option is a reference in this catalogue. A faded option changes more than one value — its nearest reference is linked.
Ordering & delivery
- Contact us for bulk pricing, lead times and ordering codes.
- Minimum order: 1 unit.
- Manufacturer's standard warranty applies.
- Collection from our branch, delivery in the Johannesburg area, and export across Africa on request.
- Some items are held off-site rather than in our own warehouse — availability is confirmed on every order.
- Authorised Schneider Electric distributor
- Genuine product with manufacturer warranty
- Formal quotations with written lead times
Overview
VW3A7102 — Resistance braking unit – 400 kW – 400 V – for variable speed drive, a soft starter from the Schneider Electric Altivar 71 range. Listed under Soft Starters on the Schneider Electric catalogue at RMS-SE.Africa.
About VW3A7102
This braking unit is an option for variable speed drives of Altivar range. The minimum resistor value to associate is 0.7Ohm. This braking unit allows Altivar 71 drives to operate while braking to a standstill or during “generator” operation, by dissipating the energy in the braking resistor. Its protection index is IP20. Thermal protection is provided by an integrated temperature probe. It weighs 80kg.
VW3A7102 key specifications
Key specifications: rated voltage 400 V; IP20.
Availability and replacement
Schneider Electric names Altivar Process ATV900 as the successor to the Altivar 71 range. No drop-in: Schneider FAQ "There is no direct substitution from ATV71 to ATV930" (CANopen PDOs must be re-mapped). Ask the sales desk to confirm the exact replacement reference before ordering.
Schneider Electric substitution guide (manufacturer document)
Ordering information for VW3A7102
- Order code:
VW3A7102 - Manufacturer: Schneider Electric (formerly Telemecanique)
- Range: Altivar 71
- GTIN / EAN: 3389119201643
- Supplied: each
- Weight: 90 kg
- ETIM class: EC002025
- Datasheet: manufacturer datasheet for VW3A7102
About the Altivar 71 range
Altivar 71 is a Schneider Electric range with 79 references listed on RMS-SE.Africa, from 6 A to 759 A. Schneider Electric has announced Altivar Process ATV900 as its successor.
VW3A7102 — frequently asked questions
Where is the datasheet for VW3A7102?
The manufacturer datasheet is linked under “Ordering information” above; the product page also carries the manufacturer’s documents where Schneider Electric publishes them.
Is VW3A7102 a genuine Schneider Electric product?
Yes. VW3A7102 is supplied through the manufacturer’s authorised channel with the standard Schneider Electric warranty, and every order is confirmed against stock before payment.
Documents
Published by the manufacturer for this part. Each one opens in a new tab.
Technical specifications
Data supplied by the manufacturer. Confirm against the official datasheet before ordering.
Identification & ordering
| Product Name | VW3A7102 – resistance braking unit – 400 kW – 400 V – for variable speed drive Schneider Electric |
|---|---|
| Brand | Filter products by Schneider Electric |
| Product Series | Filter products by Altivar 71 |
| GTIN / EAN | 3389119201643 |
| Lifecycle status | Filter products by Current |
| ETIM class | Filter products by EC002025 |
Electrical ratings
| Rated voltage (Ue) | Filter products by 400 V |
|---|
Environment & protection
| Degree of protection (IP) | Filter products by IP20 |
|---|
Documents
| Datasheet | View on the Schneider Electric site |
|---|
Other specifications
| Rated power kw | Filter products by 400 kW |
|---|---|
| Related Categories | Filter products by Metering, Filter products by Power Capacitors For PF Correction, Filter products by Soft Starters |
| SKU/Code/Partnumber | VW3A7102 |
| Iternational GTIN | 3389119201643 |
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Quick answers
What is VW3A7102?
VW3A7102 is the order code for Resistance braking unit – 400 kW – 400 V – for variable speed drive. It belongs to our Soft Starters range. RMS-SE.Africa supplies it as genuine Schneider Electric product, sourced through the manufacturer's distribution channel.
What voltage is VW3A7102 rated for?
Schneider Electric rates it for 400 V.
What is the IP rating of VW3A7102?
Schneider Electric gives it a degree of protection of IP20.
Is it available?
It is listed as in stock. Availability is re-confirmed on every order before any payment is taken, so what you order is what actually ships.
How do I get a formal quotation?
Use "Add to quote" and submit the quote basket. The RMS team prices every line, confirms stock, and emails you a formal quotation with written lead times — and you can accept it online to turn it into an order.
Do I pay when I order?
No. Checkout submits the order without payment; we confirm stock for every line first, then email you a secure payment link for the order.