Schneider Electric Altivar 61/71 VW3 A3 310 Ethernet Card User Manual

About this manual

The Altivar 61/71 VW3 A3 310 Ethernet card enables Modbus TCP/IP communication for Schneider Electric variable‑speed drives. The manual covers safety warnings, hardware handling, and the required precautions for installing and servicing the card.

The document details hardware setup, Ethernet menu navigation, IP configuration, diagnostics, and the various web‑server functions. It also includes information on Modbus TCP server frames, FTP and SNMP services, and integration with ProWORX NXT software.

What's inside

• Important Information
• Before you begin
• Hardware setup
• Ethernet menu
• Configuration
• Diagnostics
• Modbus TCP server
• Standard Web server
• FTP server
• Setup using ProWORX NXT

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What safety precautions are required when handling the Ethernet card?

The card is static‑sensitive; observe electrostatic precautions, disconnect power, and avoid touching unshielded components.

How can the IP address of the card be configured?

Use the ProWORX NXT configuration screen to set the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway under the "IP Address Selection" section.

Where can I find information about the card’s status LEDs?

Section 9.1 of the manual describes the signalling LEDs that indicate communication and fault status.