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The Schneider Electric VW3M8B11 is a plastic encoder connector kit for the Lexium 18 range, supplied as a connection-kit spare part compatible with BCH18 servo motors. It is packed 45 to a package 2 carton, carries a listed net weight of 5 g, and is used to field-terminate the motor's encoder connector on plastic-shell installations.
The VW3M8B11 uses a plastic connector shell, which suits standard indoor cabinet installations rather than applications needing a metal MIL-style shell. At 45 units per package 2 carton, it is intended for maintenance stock rather than single-unit field purchase, and its light weight reflects a small bare connector kit rather than an assembled cordset.
| Range of product | Lexium 18 |
|---|---|
| Product or component type | Spare part |
| Accessory / separate part category | Connection kit |
| Product compatibility | Servo motor |
|---|---|
| Net weight | 5 kg |
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
|---|
| Part number | VW3M8B11 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4.5 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 7.0 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 8.0 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 100 g |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | S02 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 45 |
| Package 2 Height | 15.0 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 29.9 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 39.8 cm |
| Package 2 Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Shipping weight | 0.005 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 VW3M8B11 is 853690.
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