Schneider Electric VW3A16103 Remote Mounting Kit

Description:

The Telemecanique VW3A16103 is a remote mounting kit designed for Altivar 16 variable frequency drives (VFDs), allowing the VW3A16101 and VW3A16102 display/adjustment keypads to be mounted remotely on an enclosure door while maintaining full programming and monitoring functionality. Commonly installed in industrial control panels, packaging machinery, conveyor systems, material handling equipment, and OEM machines requiring convenient operator access to drive parameters and status information. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this remote mounting kit for equipment replacement, control panel retrofits, drive upgrades, and legacy Altivar 16 installations.

Applications:

The Telemecanique VW3A16103 relocates the Altivar 16 display and adjustment terminal from the front of the drive to a remote panel location using an interface box and connecting cable, improving accessibility for drive configuration, parameter adjustment, diagnostics, and monitoring. It is widely used in factory automation, motor control, industrial machinery, and process automation applications where remote operator access enhances maintenance efficiency and control panel ergonomics.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): VW3A16103
• Manufacturer: Telemecanique (Schneider Electric)
• Product Type: Remote Mounting Kit for Display/Adjustment Terminal
• Product Series: Altivar 16 Accessories
• Compatible Drives: Altivar 16 (ATV16) Variable Frequency Drives
• Compatible Display Options: VW3A16101, VW3A16102
• Kit Contents: Interface Box, 3 m Connection Cable, Plastic Keypad Cover
• Mounting Style: Panel/Door Mount
• Function: Remote Display and Keypad Installation
• Protection Rating: Up to IP65 when correctly installed on a suitable enclosure
• Application: Remote Drive Programming and Monitoring
• Replacement Type: OEM Direct Replacement
• Product Status: Discontinued Legacy Drive Accessory

Common Replacements:

• Schneider Electric VW3A16103
• Schneider Electric Altivar 16 Remote Mounting Kit
• OEM equivalent VW3A16103