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Schneider Electric VW3A3318 — Motor Control Accessories

VW3A3318 METASYS N2 Communication Card, Obsolete

MPNVW3A3318
Obsolete

Schneider Electric Altivar ATV61/71 accessory, VW3A3318 METASYS N2 communication card, removable 4-way screw connector, 1 LED COM, 1 LED ERR.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

VW3A3318 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product / component typeCommunication card
VW3A3318 — Cable & Connector
ParameterValue
Connector type1 removable 4-way screw connector
VW3A3318 — Other specifications
ParameterValue
Display type1 LED COM (network traffic) 1 LED ERR (fault) Graphic display terminal control word received Graphic display terminal reference received
Communication port protocolMETASYS N2

Product details

The VW3A3318 is a METASYS N2 communication card for Altivar variable-speed drives, connecting via a removable 4-way screw terminal and providing two status LEDs — one for network traffic (COM), one for fault (ERR).

What It Does in the Drive

This card plugs into the option slot of an Altivar drive and maps the drive's control word and reference to the METASYS N2 protocol. The graphic display terminal on the drive shows the control word received and the reference received.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy VW3A3318 and how do I get a price?

VW3A3318 is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Submit a request for quote; availability and current pricing are confirmed at that time.

What protocol does VW3A3318 use?

It uses the METASYS N2 protocol, the legacy Johnson Controls building automation bus. It is not BACnet, Modbus, or LonWorks.

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VW3A3318