Cable construction and connector fit
The VW3M8101R30 is a SinCos Hiperface encoder cable, 3 m in length, designed to connect between a Schneider servo motor (BRH, BSH series) and an LXM05 servo drive. The cable composition is 5 twisted pairs of 0.25 mm² conductors plus 2 additional 0.5 mm² conductors — the pairs carry the differential SinCos and Hiperface signals, while the larger conductors handle the motor brake or temperature sensor circuit. On the servo drive side, the cable terminates in a 12-way female Molex connector; on the motor side, an industrial M23 connector. This connector pairing is specific to the BRH/BSH-to-LXM05 application — verify the mating connector on both ends before specifying.
Lifecycle status and sourcing reality
Schneider Electric has classified the VW3M8101R30 as Obsolete. For audit and tender purposes, the part is sourced through independent surplus and broker channels. Quantities are lot-specific and confirmed at the time of RFQ — no standing stock is held against this order code. The internal field reads 'mature', but the official Obsolete status from the manufacturer governs the procurement decision. A BOM line using this cable should be reviewed for a functional replacement or a last-time-buy quantity.