VFD vs Servo Drive: Key Differences
A side-by-side comparison of VFD and servo drive motor type, feedback, dynamic response, overload rating, cost, and applications for industrial engineers.
The Schneider Electric VW3M5B03R05 is a 5 m power cable in the Easy Lexium 18 range, wiring a BCH18 servo motor into its drive with a 4 x 0.34 mm² conductor set and a PS0 connector on the back-exit side. At 0.193 kg, it is the lighter, lower-cross-section version used for small-frame BCH18 motors.
VW3M5B03R05's 4 x 0.34 mm² conductor set and back-exit PS0 connector match the lighter BCH18 motor variants rather than the heavier-gauge cable used on higher-current frames. Where panel routing needs the cable to exit from the connector side instead of the rear, a different exit variant in the same Easy Lexium 18 range applies instead.
| Range of product | Lexium 18 |
|---|---|
| Accessory / separate part type | Connection accessories |
| Product or component type | Cable |
| Accessory / separate part category | Cabling accessory |
| Product compatibility | Servo motor |
| Cable length | 5 m |
| Net weight | 0.193 kg |
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| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
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| Part number | VW3M5B03R05 |
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| 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 | 2.0 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 28.0 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 30.0 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 200 g |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | S04 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 60 |
| Package 2 Height | 30.0 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 39.7 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 59.8 cm |
| Package 2 Weight | 13.2 kg |
| Shipping weight | 0.193 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 VW3M5B03R05 is 854442.
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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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