Schneider Electric VW3-A16201U IO Option Board

Description:

The Telemecanique VW3A16201U (VW3A16201) is a dedicated application option board for Altivar 16 AC variable frequency drives, providing enhanced control functions and configurable I/O for general-purpose and material handling applications. Commonly installed in conveyors, hoists, packaging equipment, material handling systems, and industrial machinery requiring specialized drive control logic, speed regulation, and application-specific functions. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this option board for equipment replacement, control system retrofits, drive upgrades, and restoring original Altivar 16 functionality.

Applications:

The Telemecanique VW3A16201 option board extends the functionality of compatible Altivar 16 drives by automatically configuring dedicated operating parameters for general-purpose or material handling applications while providing additional configurable digital and analog I/O. It supports functions such as speed reference summing, speed feedback regulation, configurable logic inputs and outputs, and application-specific motor control features to simplify commissioning and improve machine performance.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): VW3A16201U / VW3A16201
• Manufacturer: Telemecanique (Schneider Electric)
• Product Type: Dedicated Application Option Board
• Product Family: Altivar 16
• Compatible Equipment: Altivar 16 AC Variable Frequency Drives
• Application Modes: General Use and Material Handling
• I/O Features: Configurable Analog and Digital Inputs/Outputs
• Functions: Speed Reference Summing, Speed Feedback Regulation, Application-Specific Control Logic, I/O Reconfiguration
• Installation: Internal Plug-in Option Board
• Function: Extends Drive Control and Application Capabilities
• Application: Industrial Motor Control and Material Handling Systems

Common Replacements:

• Schneider Electric VW3A16201
• Telemecanique VW3A16201U
• OEM equivalent VW3A16201