Schneider Electric · VFD Accessory
VW3A11701 is a Schneider Electric industrial component with Rated operational voltage 3-phase 400 V AC; Supply voltage 200...240 V or 380...500 V; Enclosure rating IP65 on front bezel. It is used in control panels, machine builds, spare-part replacements where the installed unit is matched to the original catalog number and a compact, documented part is required.
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Rated operational voltage3-phase 400 V AC
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Supply voltage200...240 V or 380...500 V
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Enclosure ratingIP65 on front bezel
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MountingCabinet / panel mount
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Rated operational voltage |
3-phase 400 V AC |
| Supply voltage |
200...240 V or 380...500 V |
| I/O and communication |
| Safety integrity SIL/PL |
STO SIL 3 |
| Mechanical |
| Mounting |
Cabinet / panel mount |
| Enclosure rating |
IP65 on front bezel |
| Environment and compliance |
| Certifications |
CE, UL, CSA |
| Degree of protection |
IP20 (IEC 60529) |
Values follow the Schneider Electric VFD Accessory specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| Schneider Electric VFD Accessory variants |
| Catalog number |
Rated operational voltage |
Mounting |
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VW3A11701 (this page) |
3-phase 400 V AC |
Cabinet / panel mount |
| VW3A1101-SQD |
3-phase 400 V AC |
Cabinet / panel mount |
| VW3A1102 |
3-phase 400 V AC |
Cabinet / panel mount |
| VW3A1103 |
3-phase 400 V AC |
Cabinet / panel mount |
Verify model-specific dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation before selecting an alternative.
Where it sits in the control system
The VW3A11701 is the device-level element in a Schneider Electric industrial component installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — 200...240 V or 380...500 V — and switches or conditions the load within the 3-phase 400 V AC ratings shown in the Specifications table. Wiring and protective devices are sized to those same numbers, not to a generic assumption.
Typical installations place it in control panels, machine builds, spare-part replacements, where the unit is matched to the original catalog number and the enclosure provides Cabinet / panel mount support. Record the catalog number and revision from the nameplate of the installed unit before specifying a like-for-like spare.
Selection notes for Schneider Electric VW3A11701
Schneider Electric VW3A11701 — Variable frequency drive for motor speed and torque control in pumps, fans, conveyors and general industrial machinery. The figures below are taken from the specification table on this page for catalog number VW3A11701; verify the catalog number against your bill of materials before requesting a quotation.
- Safety integrity SIL/PL: STO SIL 3 — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
- Rated operational voltage: 3-phase 400 V AC — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
- Mounting: Cabinet / panel mount — Verify it in the project documentation before confirming the order.
- Degree of protection: IP20 (IEC 60529) — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Datasheets and compliance documents are available on request; quote the full catalog number when enquiring.
Common questions about VW3A11701
Q.Before ordering VW3A11701, which supply voltage entry should be checked?
The supply voltage entry quoted above is 200...240 V or 380...500 V. Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.Where can I find the safety integrity SIL/PL data for VW3A11701?
It is listed in the specification table for Schneider Electric VW3A11701 as STO SIL 3. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.For VW3A11701, what does the specification table state about enclosure rating?
The specification table lists enclosure rating = IP65 on front bezel for Schneider Electric VW3A11701. Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.Can the VW3A11701 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number VW3A11701 and the ratings above with the nameplate of the installed device. A current-production equivalent is selected by function and electrical rating, not by the label alone.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of VW3A11701 before ordering?
Match the catalog number VW3A11701 and the specification values listed above against the installed unit, then confirm the firmware or hardware revision where a revision-sensitive part is involved.