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The Schneider Electric VW3M9105 is a Lexium 32i connector module that wires the CANopen control unit's I/O to screw terminals instead of a connector block. It provides 4 sink/source discrete inputs and 2 discrete outputs, plus the STO (safe torque off) safety function, for the LXM32i CANopen drive control unit, matching its CANmotion and CANopen DS402 interface.
Choose the VW3M9105 when the LXM32i CANopen drive needs screw-terminal field wiring rather than a pre-moulded industrial connector — it carries the same 4 sink/source inputs, 2 outputs and STO safety function as the terminal-block variants used on EtherCAT control units in this range. It is the connection accessory for the motor BMI paired with the Lexium 32i drive control unit, and is supplied in packs of 12.
| Range of Product | Lexium 32i |
|---|---|
| Product or Component Type | Connector module |
| Accessory / separate part category | Connection accessories |
| Electrical Connection | Printed circuit board connector |
| Product compatibility | Drive control unit LXM32i CANopen |
|---|---|
| Accessory / separate part destination | Motor BMI with drive control unit Lexium 32i |
| Range Compatibility | Lexium 32i |
| Communication interface | CANmotion, CANopen DS402 |
| Input/output type | 4 discrete inputs + 2 discrete outputs |
| Discrete input logic | Sink, Source |
| Safety Function | STO (safe torque off) |
| Net Weight | 0.520 lb(US) (0.236 kg) |
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
|---|
| Part number | VW3M9105 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 3606480610820 |
| Country of origin | DE |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 0.236 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 VW3M9105 is 853690.
The EAN (GTIN) of VW3M9105 is 3606480610820.
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