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- Part number
- VW3M8B21R05
Lexium 18Schneider Electric VW3M8B21R05 Easy Lexium 18 BCH18 Encoder Cable 5 m Incremental MIL Connector Servo Cable
Incremental BCH18 encoder cable, Lexium 18, 5 m, military MIL connector.
Description
About the VW3M8B21R05
About the VW3M8B21R05
The Schneider Electric VW3M8B21R05 is an incremental encoder cable for BCH18 servo motors in the Lexium 18 range, running 5 m with a military-style MIL connector. It weighs 0.735 kg and is supplied as a cabling accessory compatible with Lexium 18 servo motors, with 60 units packed per package 2 carton.
Selection Notes
The VW3M8B21R05 pairs the incremental encoder signal with a military-style MIL connector, for installations that need a metal-shell connection instead of the plastic-shell incremental cable in the same Lexium 18 line. Both run 5 m between motor and drive; the choice comes down to connector shell material and resistance to mechanical and EMC stress.
Specification
Full specification
Main 6
| 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 |
Complementary 1
| Net weight | 0.735 kg |
|---|
Contractual warranty 1
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
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Identification 6
| Part number | VW3M8B21R05 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
Logistics 16
| 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 | 300 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 | 23.1 kg |
| Shipping weight | 0.735 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
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What is the HS code of VW3M8B21R05 for customs?
The tariff (HS) code on file for VW3M8B21R05 is 854442.
Where does VW3M8B21R05 ship from, and how fast?
VW3M8B21R05 ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
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Series
Schneider Electric Lexium 18
- Brand
- Schneider Electric
- Series
- Lexium 18
