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The Schneider Electric VW3M4A31 is a CN3 encoder connector kit for the Easy Lexium 16 range, used to build an encoder cordset for an LXM16D servo drive. The kit includes an IEEE 1394 10-pin connector, a shielded chassis, a connector housing and two spring clamps for the connection port, covering the full 0.1-1.5 kW LXM16D range.
The VW3M4A31 terminates the encoder-feedback cordset on an LXM16D servo drive, completing the Easy Lexium 16 connector set alongside the VW3M4A11 (CN1 control) and VW3M4A21 (CNP power) kits - each covers a different cordset on the same drive, so a full custom cable set needs all three. The IEEE 1394 10-pin connector and shielded chassis match the encoder shielding requirement for the LXM16D's feedback input.
Used to field-terminate the encoder feedback cordset on an LXM16D servo drive when building a custom cable instead of ordering a pre-made encoder cord.
| Range of product | Easy Lexium 16 |
|---|---|
| Accessory / separate part category | Spare part |
| Product or component type | Connector kit |
| Device application | For creating encoder cordsets |
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| Kit composition | 1 IEEE1394 10-pin connector, 1 shielded chassis, 1 connector housing, 2 spring clamp for connection port |
| Product compatibility | Motion servo drive LXM16D at 0.1 kW, 200...230 V, single phase, Motion servo drive LXM16D at 0.2 kW, 200...230 V, single phase, Motion servo drive LXM16D at 0.4 kW, 200...230 V, single phase, Motion servo drive LXM16D at 0.75 kW, 200...230 V, single phase, Motion servo drive LXM16D at 1 kW, 200...230 V, single phase, Motion servo drive LXM16D at 1.5 kW, 200...230 V, single phase |
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
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| Part number | VW3M4A31 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| Unit Type of Package 1 | PCE |
|---|---|
| Number of Units in Package 1 | 1 |
| Package 1 Height | 10.0 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 14.0 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 2.4 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 15.0 g |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | S01 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 50 |
| Package 2 Height | 15.0 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 15.0 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 40.0 cm |
| Package 2 Weight | 950.0 g |
| Shipping weight | 0.015 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe tariff (HS) code on file for VW3M4A31 is 853690.
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A side-by-side comparison of VFD and servo drive motor type, feedback, dynamic response, overload rating, cost, and applications for industrial engineers.
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