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- Part number
- VW3M8A21R05
LexiumSchneider Electric VW3M8A21R05 Lexium 16 BCH16 Encoder Cable 5 m Shielded MIL Connector Servo Cable
Shielded BCH16 encoder cable, Easy Lexium 16, 5 m, MIL connector, for LXM16D servo drives.
Description
About the VW3M8A21R05
About the VW3M8A21R05
The Schneider Electric VW3M8A21R05 is a shielded encoder cable for BCH16 servo motors in the Lexium range, running 5 m with a 9-pole MIL connector at one end and a Firewire connector at the other. It carries 3 x (2 x 0.2 mm²) + (2 x 0.5 mm²) conductors and fits the Easy Lexium 16 BCH16 0.85-1.5 kW motor range with the LXM16D servo drive.
Selection Notes
The VW3M8A21R05 terminates in a 9-pole MIL connector and a Firewire connector, matching the Easy Lexium 16 BCH16 motor to the LXM16D servo drive over a shielded 5 m run. Use the MIL-connector cable when the installation calls for a military-style shell rather than a plastic connector housing, and size the drive side to the 1 kW or 1.5 kW LXM16D variant it is rated for.
Specification
Full specification
Main 6
| Range of product | Lexium |
|---|---|
| Accessory / separate part category | Connection accessory |
| Accessory / separate part type | Encoder cable |
| Product or component type | Cable |
| Accessory / separate part destination | From servo motor to servo drive |
| Cable composition | 3 x (2 x 0.2 mm²) + (2 x 0.5 mm²) |
Complementary 6
| Product compatibility | Servo motor BCH16 130 mm, 0.85 kW, with brake, Servo motor BCH16 130 mm, 0.85 kW, without brake, Servo motor BCH16 100 mm, 1 kW, with brake, Servo motor BCH16 100 mm, 1 kW, without brake, Servo motor BCH16 130 mm, 1 kW, with brake, Servo motor BCH16 130 mm, 1 kW, without brake, Servo motor BCH16 130 mm, 1.5 kW, with brake, Servo motor BCH16 130 mm, 1.5 kW, without brake, Motion servo drive LXM16D, 1 kW, 200...230 V, Motion servo drive LXM16D, 1.5 kW, 200...230 V |
|---|---|
| Electrical connection | 1 connector 9-pole MIL connector 9 pin(s), 1 connector Firewire 10 pin(s) |
| Range compatibility | Easy Lexium 16 |
| Type of cable | Shielded cable |
| Cable length | 5 m |
| Net weight | 0.38 kg |
Contractual warranty 1
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
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Identification 6
| Part number | VW3M8A21R05 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
Logistics 22
| Unit Type of Package 1 | PCE |
|---|---|
| Number of Units in Package 1 | 1 |
| Package 1 Height | 3.600 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 25.000 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 35.000 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 528.000 g |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | S03 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 6 |
| Package 2 Height | 30.000 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 30.000 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 40.000 cm |
| Package 2 Weight | 3.744 kg |
| Unit Type of Package 3 | P12 |
| Number of Units in Package 3 | 48 |
| Package 3 Height | 45.000 cm |
| Package 3 Width | 80.000 cm |
| Package 3 Length | 120.000 cm |
| Package 3 Weight | 41.952 kg |
| Shipping weight | 0.38 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
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The tariff (HS) code on file for VW3M8A21R05 is 854442.
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VW3M8A21R05 ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
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