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 VW3M8102R50 is a SinCos Hiperface encoder cable in the Lexium range, running 5 m between a servo motor and a servo drive. It carries 3 x (2 x 0.14 mm²) + (2 x 0.34 mm²) conductors, terminates in an M23 connector at the motor end and an RJ45 connector at the drive end, and is compatible with the Lexium 32 servo drive.
The VW3M8102R50 pairs SinCos Hiperface feedback with the Lexium 32 servo drive over a fixed 5 m run, with the M23 connector fitted at the motor end and the RJ45 connector at the drive end. Pick this length when the motor-to-drive routing distance matches 5 m; a shorter or longer cable in the same Lexium encoder-cable family covers other mounting distances.
| 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 | 16.4 ft (5 m) |
| Net Weight | 1.3 lb(US) (0.6 kg) |
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
|---|
| Part number | VW3M8102R50 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 3606480166624 |
| Country of origin | HU |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 0.6 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 VW3M8102R50 is 854442.
The EAN (GTIN) of VW3M8102R50 is 3606480166624.
VW3M8102R50 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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