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- Part number
- VW3A3601
AltivarSchneider Electric VW3A3601 Altivar EtherCAT Communication Module VFD Accessory
EtherCAT communication module (100 Mbps, 2x RJ45) for Altivar and Lexium 32 drives.
Description
About the VW3A3601
About the VW3A3601
The Schneider Electric VW3A3601 is a communication module that adds EtherCAT fieldbus connectivity to Altivar 32, Altivar Machine ATV320/ATV340, Altivar Process ATV900, Altivar Process Modular and Lexium 32 drives. It transmits at 100 Mbps over two RJ45 connectors and supports CANopen over EtherCAT (CoE) with the CiA 402 velocity drive profile.
Certifications & Standards
- IEC 61800-7-201
Selection Notes
Choose the VW3A3601 for EtherCAT fieldbus segments where sub-millisecond cyclic updates matter, since EtherCAT's daisy-chained 100 Mbps ring outperforms Modbus TCP or CANopen for coordinated multi-axis motion. The module's CiA 402 velocity profile lets the drive slot directly into a standard EtherCAT motion controller without a custom mapping layer.
Specification
Full specification
Main 3
| Range of Product | Altivar |
|---|---|
| Product or Component Type | Communication module |
| Accessory / separate part category | Communication accessories |
Complementary 9
| Product Compatibility | Lexium 32M |
|---|---|
| Range compatibility | Altivar Process Modular, Altivar Machine ATV340 except Sercos drives, Altivar Machine ATV320, Altivar Process ATV900, Altivar 32, Lexium 32 |
| Communication Port Protocol | EtherCAT |
| Electrical connection | 2 connectors RJ45 |
| Transmission Rate | 100 Mbps |
| Maximum cable distance between devices | 328.08 ft (100 m) 100 Mbps |
| Addressing | Logical addressing, Node addressing, Position addressing |
| Communication service | PDO and SDO support, Drive profile CiA 402 velocity mode IEC 61800-7-201 (CiA 402), CANopen over EtherCAT (CoE) |
| Display type | 1 LED input status, 1 LED RUN, 1 LED error, 1 LED output status |
Environment 1
| Standards | IEC 61800-7-201 (CiA 402) |
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Identification 7
| Part number | VW3A3601 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 3606480326714 |
Contractual warranty 1
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
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Logistics 5
| Country of origin | CN |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 0.063 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
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Certifications
Certifications and standards
- IEC 61800-7-201 (CiA 402)
Quick answers
Questions about the VW3A3601
What is the HS code of VW3A3601 for customs?
The tariff (HS) code on file for VW3A3601 is 850490.
What is the EAN of VW3A3601?
The EAN (GTIN) of VW3A3601 is 3606480326714.
Where does VW3A3601 ship from, and how fast?
VW3A3601 ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
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