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How can I mount the VW3A1101 keypad further than 30 feet away from an Altivar Drives?

Issue:
Customer needs to mount the VW3A1101 keypad further than the recommended 30 feet away from the drive.

Product line:
VW3A1101 keypad and all drives it is used with.

Environment:
All models and serial numbers

Cause:
Non-standard installation. The maximum recommended distance using our supplied cables is 30 feet.

Resolution:
Please see attached drawing. It will be necessary to add in a splitter, coupler, and external 10VDC power supply capable of 100ma of current or greater. These are generic parts that are widely available.