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 BMH1902P21F2A is a Lexium 32 series servo motor rated for 48 N·m continuous stall torque on a 190 mm flange, with an integrated 80 N·m holding brake, built for a 480 V three-phase supply. Paired with an LXM32MD85N4 or LXM32MC10N4 drive it delivers 6.07 kW nominal output power. It has a smooth untapped shaft and a single-turn SinCos Hiperface encoder.
The BMH1902P21F2A's 48 N·m rating only applies with the 32 A LXM32MD85N4 or 40 A LXM32MC10N4 drive; the 24 A LXM32D72N4 pairing caps it at 37.4 N·m, so the drive choice directly sets the usable torque. The 80 N·m integrated holding brake needs 40 W to release and holds the axis the moment power is removed, which is what separates this F2A variant from the plain A2A motor — specify it for vertical or overhauling loads where the axis must not drift with the drive de-energized.
| Device short name | BMH |
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| Product or component type | Servo motor |
| Maximum mechanical speed | 4000 rpm |
| Continuous stall torque | 37.4 N.m for LXM32.D72N4 at 24 A, 400 V, three phase, 37.4 N.m for LXM32.D72N4 at 24 A, 480 V, three phase, 48 N.m for LXM32MD85N4 at 32 A, 400 V, three phase, 48 N.m for LXM32MD85N4 at 32 A, 480 V, three phase, 48 N.m for LXM32MC10N4 at 40 A, 400 V, three phase, 48 N.m for LXM32MC10N4 at 40 A, 480 V, three phase |
| Peak stall torque | 101 N.m for LXM32.D72N4 at 24 A, 400 V, three phase, 101 N.m for LXM32.D72N4 at 24 A, 480 V, three phase, 115.5 N.m for LXM32MD85N4 at 32 A, 400 V, three phase, 115.5 N.m for LXM32MD85N4 at 32 A, 480 V, three phase, 130.7 N.m for LXM32MC10N4 at 40 A, 400 V, three phase, 130.7 N.m for LXM32MC10N4 at 40 A, 480 V, three phase |
| Nominal output power | 5900 W for LXM32.D72N4 at 24 A, 400 V, three phase, 5900 W for LXM32.D72N4 at 24 A, 480 V, three phase, 6070 W for LXM32MD85N4 at 32 A, 400 V, three phase, 6070 W for LXM32MD85N4 at 32 A, 480 V, three phase, 6070 W for LXM32MC10N4 at 40 A, 400 V, three phase, 6070 W for LXM32MC10N4 at 40 A, 480 V, three phase |
| Nominal torque | 22.3 N.m for LXM32.D72N4 at 24 A, 400 V, three phase, 22.3 N.m for LXM32.D72N4 at 24 A, 480 V, three phase, 29 N.m for LXM32MD85N4 at 32 A, 400 V, three phase, 29 N.m for LXM32MD85N4 at 32 A, 480 V, three phase, 29 N.m for LXM32MC10N4 at 40 A, 400 V, three phase, 29 N.m for LXM32MC10N4 at 40 A, 480 V, three phase |
| Nominal speed | 2000 rpm for LXM32MC10N4 at 40 A, 400 V, three phase, 2000 rpm for LXM32MC10N4 at 40 A, 480 V, three phase, 2500 rpm for LXM32.D72N4 at 24 A, 400 V, three phase, 2500 rpm for LXM32.D72N4 at 24 A, 480 V, three phase, 2000 rpm for LXM32MD85N4 at 32 A, 400 V, three phase, 2000 rpm for LXM32MD85N4 at 32 A, 480 V, three phase |
| Product compatibility | LXM32.D72N4 at 400...480 V three phase |
| Shaft end | Smooth shaft |
| IP degree of protection | IP65 standard, IP67 with IP67 kit |
| Speed feedback resolution | 131072 points/turn |
| Holding brake | With |
| Mounting support | International standard flange |
| Electrical connection | Rotatable right-angled connectors |
| Range compatibility | Lexium 32 |
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| [Us] rated supply voltage | 480 V |
| Network number of phases | Three phase |
| Continuous stall current | 30.8 A |
| Continuous power | 6.1 W |
| Maximum current Irms | 113.95 A for LXM32.D72N4 |
| Maximum permanent current | 114 A |
| Second shaft | Without second shaft end |
| Shaft diameter | 38 mm |
| Shaft length | 80 mm |
| Feedback type | Single turn SinCos Hiperface |
| Holding torque | 80 N.m holding brake |
| Motor flange size | 190 mm |
| Number of motor stacks | 2 |
| Torque constant | 1.56 N.m/A at 120 °C |
| Back emf constant | 108.3 V/krpm at 120 °C |
| Number of motor poles | 5.0 |
| Rotor inertia | 144.8 kg.cm² |
| Stator resistance | 0.15 Ohm at 20 °C |
| Stator inductance | 1.93 mH at 20 °C |
| Stator electrical time constant | 25.7 ms at 20 °C |
| Maximum radial force Fr | 4200 N at 1000 rpm |
| Maximum axial force Fa | 0.2 x Fr |
| Brake pull-in power | 40 W |
| Type of cooling | Natural convection |
| Length | 310 mm |
| Centring collar diameter | 180 mm |
| Centring collar depth | 4 mm |
| Number of mounting holes | 4 |
| Mounting holes diameter | 14 mm |
| Circle diameter of the mounting holes | 215 mm |
| Net weight | 32.5 kg |
| Sizing reference | BMH1902P |
| Accuracy error [angular] | 1.4 ° |
| Temperature copper hot | 135 °C |
| Temperature magnet hot | 100 °C |
| Temperature magnet rt | 20 °C |
| Output current 3s peak | 113.95 A |
| Inertia | 14.7 kg.cm² of brake, 130.1 kg.cm² of motor |
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
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| Part number | BMH1902P21F2A |
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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 |
| Unit Type of Package 1 | PCE |
|---|---|
| Number of Units in Package 1 | 1 |
| Package 1 Height | 79.5 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 79.5 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 79.5 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 33.0 kg |
| Shipping weight | 32.5 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 30.8 A.
The rated motor power of BMH is 6.07 kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for BMH is 850152.
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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