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Network braking unit - 345 kW - 400 V - for variable speed drive
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Schneider ElectricSoft Starters

VW3A7212 – Network braking unit – 345 kW – 400 V – for variable speed drive | Telemecanique

Order code

List R484 316.15 Your price R329 334.98

Per unit · volume pricing available on request

excl. VAT R378 735.23 incl.

Discontinued — remaining stock confirmed on quote

Network braking unit – 345 kW – 400 V – for variable speed drive — Telemecanique order code VW3A7212. Rated voltage 400 V.

Discontinued — remaining stock confirmed on quote

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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
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Overview

VW3A7212 — Network braking unit – 345 kW – 400 V – for variable speed drive, a soft starter from the Telemecanique Altivar 71 range. Listed under Soft Starters on the Telemecanique catalogue at RMS-SE.Africa.

VW3A7212 key specifications

Key specifications: rated voltage 400 V.

Availability and replacement

Availability notice: Telemecanique has announced the end of commercialisation of this reference (announced 2021/01/23, last orders 2021/01/23). Stock may still be available; ask us to confirm, or to quote the current 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 VW3A7212

  • Order code: VW3A7212
  • Manufacturer: Telemecanique
  • Range: Altivar 71
  • GTIN / EAN: 3389119204804
  • Supplied: each
  • Weight: 98 kg
  • ETIM class: EC002025
  • Datasheet: manufacturer datasheet for VW3A7212

About the Altivar 71 range

Altivar 71 is a Telemecanique 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.

VW3A7212 — frequently asked questions

Is VW3A7212 discontinued, and what replaces it?

Yes. Telemecanique has announced the end of commercialisation of VW3A7212 (last orders 2021/01/23). The named successor is Altivar Process ATV900; the sales desk confirms the exact replacement reference and remaining stock.

Where is the datasheet for VW3A7212?

The manufacturer datasheet is linked under “Ordering information” above; the product page also carries the manufacturer’s documents where Telemecanique publishes them.

Is VW3A7212 a genuine Telemecanique product?

Yes. VW3A7212 is supplied through the manufacturer’s authorised channel with the standard Telemecanique warranty, and every order is confirmed against stock before payment.

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Technical specifications

Data supplied by the manufacturer. Confirm against the official datasheet before ordering.

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Quick answers

What is VW3A7212?

VW3A7212 is the order code for Network braking unit – 345 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 VW3A7212 rated for?

Schneider Electric rates it for 400 V.

Is it available?

The manufacturer has discontinued it. We supply remaining stock where it exists: order or request a quote and we confirm what is left, or quote the replacement, before anything is charged.

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.