Schneider Electric VW3A16201 Control Option Card

Description:

The Telemecanique VW3A16201 is a control option card designed for Altivar 16 variable frequency drives (VFDs), adding advanced control functions and configurable I/O for general-purpose and material handling applications. Commonly installed in conveyors, hoists, packaging machinery, material handling equipment, and industrial process systems requiring enhanced motor control, speed regulation, and application-specific drive functionality. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this option card for equipment replacement, drive upgrades, machine retrofits, and maintaining legacy Altivar 16 installations.

Applications:

The Telemecanique VW3A16201 extends the capabilities of compatible Altivar 16 drives by providing configurable analog and digital I/O, application-specific motor control parameters, speed feedback support, and enhanced control functions for general-purpose and material handling systems. It is widely used in factory automation, conveyor control, lifting equipment, and industrial motion control applications where reliable variable speed operation and flexible drive configuration improve system performance.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): VW3A16201
• Manufacturer: Telemecanique (Schneider Electric)
• Product Type: Drive Control Option Card
• Product Series: Altivar 16 Accessories
• Compatible Drives: Altivar 16 (ATV16) Variable Frequency Drives
• Application Modes: General Use and Material Handling
• Analog Input: ±10 V Speed Feedback / Speed Reference
• Digital Inputs: Configurable Logic Inputs
• Function: Enhanced Drive Control and I/O Expansion
• Configuration: Application-Specific Motor Parameters
• Mounting Style: Internal Plug-in Option Card
• Application: Variable Frequency Drive Control Enhancement
• Product Status: Discontinued Legacy Drive Accessory

Common Replacements:

• Schneider Electric VW3A16201
• Schneider Electric Altivar Drive Option Card
• OEM equivalent VW3A16201