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The Schneider Electric VW3M8102R30 is a Lexium SinCos Hiperface encoder cable for Lexium 32 servo systems, running from the servo motor to the servo drive with M23 and RJ45 connectors. It is 3 m long, built from 3 x (2 x 0.14 mm²) + (2 x 0.34 mm²) conductors, and weighs 0.5 kg.
The VW3M8102R30 carries SinCos Hiperface encoder feedback from the motor to a Lexium 32 drive over its M23-to-RJ45 run — match the 3 m length to the motor-to-drive distance in the cabinet layout, since encoder cables in this family are sold by fixed length rather than cut-to-order.
| Range of Product | Lexium |
|---|---|
| Accessory / separate part category | Connection accessories |
| Accessory / Separate Part Type | Control cable |
| Product or Component Type | SinCos Hiperface encoder cable |
| Accessory / separate part destination | From servo motor to servo drive |
| Cable composition | 3 x (2 x 0.14 mm²) + (2 x 0.34 mm²) |
| Electrical connection | 1 connector M23, 1 connector RJ45 |
|---|---|
| Range Compatibility | Lexium 32 |
| Cable length | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
| Net Weight | 1.1 lb(US) (0.5 kg) |
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
|---|
| Part number | VW3M8102R30 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 3606480166617 |
| Country of origin | HU |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 0.5 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 VW3M8102R30 is 854442.
The EAN (GTIN) of VW3M8102R30 is 3606480166617.
VW3M8102R30 ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
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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