VFD vs Servo Drive: Key Differences
A side-by-side comparison of VFD and servo drive motor type, feedback, dynamic response, overload rating, cost, and applications for industrial engineers.
The Schneider Electric BMH0702P16F2A is the braked version of Schneider's 2.5 N·m Lexium 32 BMH servo motor for the LXM32.D12N4 drive, matching the BMH0702P16A2A's 700 W nominal output power and 8000 rpm maximum mechanical speed. Its 3 N·m holding brake adds length and mass over the brake-less sibling, letting a vertical or clamped axis hold position once the drive is de-energized.
The BMH0702P16F2A adds a 3 N·m holding brake to the BMH0702P16A2A's 2.5 N·m, 700 W motor without changing the LXM32.D12N4 drive pairing or the 70 mm flange — pick it for a vertical or clamped axis that must hold position the instant the drive loses power. The brake extends the motor from 154 mm to 193 mm and adds roughly 1 kg of net weight, rising from 2.3 kg to 3.3 kg, and its 7 W pull-in power is a small but real addition to the drive's control-supply budget. Torque, current and shaft dimensions otherwise match the brake-less sibling exactly, so the choice is purely about whether the axis needs a powered-off hold, not about output rating or drive sizing.
| Device short name | BMH |
|---|---|
| Product or Component Type | Servo motor |
| Maximum mechanical speed | 8000 rpm |
| Continuous stall torque | 22.1 lbf.in (2.5 N.m) LXM32.D12N4 3 A, 400 V, three phase, 22.1 lbf.in (2.5 N.m) LXM32.D12N4 3 A, 480 V, three phase |
| Peak stall torque | 65.5 lbf.in (7.4 N.m) LXM32.D12N4 3 A, 400 V, three phase, 65.5 lbf.in (7.4 N.m) LXM32.D12N4 3 A, 480 V, three phase |
| Nominal output power | 700 W LXM32.D12N4 3 A, 400 V, three phase, 700 W LXM32.D12N4 3 A, 480 V, three phase |
| Nominal torque | 19.5 lbf.in (2.2 N.m) LXM32.D12N4 3 A, 400 V, three phase, 19.5 lbf.in (2.2 N.m) LXM32.D12N4 3 A, 480 V, three phase |
| Nominal speed | 3000 rpm LXM32.D12N4 3 A, 400 V, three phase, 3000 rpm LXM32.D12N4 3 A, 480 V, three phase |
| Product compatibility | LXM32.D12N4 400...480 V three phase |
| Shaft end | Keyed |
| IP Degree of Protection | IP54 standard |
| Speed feedback resolution | 32768 points/turn |
| Holding brake | With |
| Mounting Support | International standard flange |
| Electrical Connection | Rotatable right-angled connectors |
| Range Compatibility | Lexium 32 |
|---|---|
| [Us] rated supply voltage | 480 V |
| Phase | Three phase |
| Continuous stall current | 2.94 A |
| Continuous power | 1.51 W |
| Maximum current Irms | 9.65 A LXM32.D12N4 |
| Maximum permanent current | 9.68 A |
| Second shaft | Without second shaft end |
| Shaft diameter | 0.4 in (11 mm) |
| Shaft length | 0.9 in (23 mm) |
| Key width | 0.7 in (18 mm) |
| Feedback type | Single turn SinCos Hiperface |
| Holding torque | 26.6 lbf.in (3 N.m) holding brake |
| Motor flange size | 2.8 in (70 mm) |
| Number of motor stacks | 2 |
| Torque constant | 0.84 N.m/A 248 °F (120 °C) |
| Back emf constant | 54.08 V/krpm 248 °F (120 °C) |
| Number of motor poles | 5.0 |
| Rotor inertia | 1.24 kg.cm² |
| Stator resistance | 3.8 Ohm 68 °F (20 °C) |
| Stator inductance | 5.89 mH 68 °F (20 °C) |
| Stator electrical time constant | 3.2 ms 68 °F (20 °C) |
| Maximum radial force Fr | 710 N 1000 rpm, 560 N 2000 rpm, 490 N 3000 rpm, 450 N 4000 rpm, 410 N 5000 rpm, 390 N 6000 rpm |
| Maximum axial force Fa | 0.2 x Fr |
| Brake pull-in power | 7 W |
| Type of cooling | Natural convection |
| Length | 7.6 in (193 mm) |
| Centring collar diameter | 2.4 in (60 mm) |
| Centring collar depth | 0.10 in (2.5 mm) |
| Number of mounting holes | 4 |
| Mounting holes diameter | 0.2 in (5.5 mm) |
| Circle diameter of the mounting holes | 3.2 in (82 mm) |
| Net Weight | 7.3 lb(US) (3.3 kg) |
| Sizing reference | BMH0702P |
| Network number of phases | 3 |
| Accuracy error [angular] | 4.8 ° |
| Temperature copper hot | 275 °F (135 °C) |
| Temperature magnet hot | 212 °F (100 °C) |
| Temperature magnet rt | 68 °F (20 °C) |
| Output current 3s peak | 9.65 A |
| Inertia | 0.11 kg.cm² of brake, 1.129 kg.cm² of motor |
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
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| Part number | BMH0702P16F2A |
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| Type designation | BMH |
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 3606485193809 |
| Country of origin | DE |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 3.3 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated current of BMH is 2.94 A.
The rated motor power of BMH is 0.7 kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for BMH is 850152.
The EAN (GTIN) of BMH is 3606485193809.
BMH ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
A side-by-side comparison of VFD and servo drive motor type, feedback, dynamic response, overload rating, cost, and applications for industrial engineers.
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