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 BSH0553P11A2A is a Lexium 05 series low-inertia servo motor rated for 1.3 N·m continuous stall torque at 3000 rpm nominal on a 55 mm flange. It runs on a 480 V three-phase supply, pairs with LXM05, LXM15, or LXM32 drives, and uses a keyed shaft with a single-turn SinCos Hiperface encoder. No holding brake is fitted on this variant.
At 0.134 kg·cm² rotor inertia, the BSH0553P11A2A sits in the low-inertia class built for fast, repetitive cyclic axes rather than high-inertia loads — pick it over a BSH07/BSH10 frame when the mechanism itself is light and the limiting factor is acceleration, not torque. It is cross-compatible with LXM05, LXM15, and LXM32 drives in the same current class, so the drive choice can follow whatever family the rest of the machine already uses. The single-turn SinCos Hiperface (P11) encoder reports absolute position on power-up without a homing move. Without a brake, this A2A variant needs an external holding method on vertical axes — the F2A version in the same 55 mm frame adds one.
| Device short name | BSH |
|---|---|
| Product or Component Type | Servo motor |
| Maximum mechanical speed | 9000 rpm |
| Continuous stall torque | 9.29 lbf.in (1.05 N.m) LXM32.U60N4 1.5 A, 480 V, three phase, 9.29 lbf.in (1.05 N.m) LXM32.U60N4 1.5 A, 400 V, three phase, 11.5 lbf.in (1.3 N.m) LXM05AD10M2, 200...240 V, single phase, 11.5 lbf.in (1.3 N.m) LXM05BD10M2, 200...240 V, single phase, 11.5 lbf.in (1.3 N.m) LXM05CD10M2, 200...240 V, single phase, 11.5 lbf.in (1.3 N.m) LXM05AD10M3X, 200...240 V, three phase, 11.5 lbf.in (1.3 N.m) LXM05BD10M3X 1.5 A, 200...240 V, three phase, 11.5 lbf.in (1.3 N.m) LXM05CD10M3X, 200...240 V, three phase, 11.5 lbf.in (1.3 N.m) LXM15LD13M3, 230 V, single phase, 11.5 lbf.in (1.3 N.m) LXM15LD13M3, 230 V, three phase, 11.5 lbf.in (1.3 N.m) LXM15LD10N4, 400 V, three phase, 11.5 lbf.in (1.3 N.m) LXM05AD14N4, 380...480 V, three phase, 11.5 lbf.in (1.3 N.m) LXM05BD14N4, 380...480 V, three phase, 11.5 lbf.in (1.3 N.m) LXM05CD14N4, 380...480 V, three phase |
| Peak stall torque | 31.0 lbf.in (3.5 N.m) LXM32.U60N4 1.5 A, 480 V, three phase, 31.0 lbf.in (3.5 N.m) LXM32.U60N4 1.5 A, 400 V, three phase, 23.9 lbf.in (2.7 N.m) LXM15LD13M3, 230 V, single phase, 28.15 lbf.in (3.18 N.m) LXM05AD10M2, 200...240 V, single phase, 28.15 lbf.in (3.18 N.m) LXM05BD10M2, 200...240 V, single phase, 28.15 lbf.in (3.18 N.m) LXM05CD10M2, 200...240 V, single phase, 23.9 lbf.in (2.7 N.m) LXM15LD13M3 1.5 A, 230 V, three phase, 34.25 lbf.in (3.87 N.m) LXM15LD10N4, 400 V, three phase, 28.15 lbf.in (3.18 N.m) LXM05AD10M3X, 200...240 V, three phase, 34.25 lbf.in (3.87 N.m) LXM05AD14N4, 380...480 V, three phase, 28.15 lbf.in (3.18 N.m) LXM05BD10M3X, 200...240 V, three phase, 34.25 lbf.in (3.87 N.m) LXM05BD14N4, 380...480 V, three phase, 28.15 lbf.in (3.18 N.m) LXM05CD10M3X, 200...240 V, three phase, 34.25 lbf.in (3.87 N.m) LXM05CD14N4, 380...480 V, three phase |
| Nominal output power | 400 W LXM32.U60N4 1.5 A, 400 V, three phase, 400 W LXM32.U60N4 1.5 A, 480 V, three phase, 340 W LXM15LD13M3, 230 V, three phase, 340 W LXM15LD13M3, 230 V, single phase, 350 W LXM05AD10M2, 200...240 V, single phase, 350 W LXM05BD10M2, 200...240 V, single phase, 350 W LXM05CD10M2 1.5 A, 200...240 V, single phase, 350 W LXM05AD10M3X, 200...240 V, three phase, 350 W LXM05AD14N4, 380...480 V, three phase, 350 W LXM05BD10M3X, 200...240 V, three phase, 350 W LXM05BD14N4, 380...480 V, three phase, 350 W LXM05CD10M3X, 200...240 V, three phase, 350 W LXM05CD14N4, 380...480 V, three phase, 670 W LXM15LD10N4, 400 V, three phase |
| Nominal torque | 5.75 lbf.in (0.65 N.m) LXM32.U60N4 1.5 A, 400 V, three phase, 5.75 lbf.in (0.65 N.m) LXM32.U60N4 1.5 A, 480 V, three phase, 9.56 lbf.in (1.08 N.m) LXM15LD13M3, 230 V, single phase, 9.7 lbf.in (1.1 N.m) LXM05AD10M2, 200...240 V, single phase, 9.7 lbf.in (1.1 N.m) LXM05BD10M2, 200...240 V, single phase, 9.7 lbf.in (1.1 N.m) LXM05CD10M2, 200...240 V, single phase, 7.08 lbf.in (0.8 N.m) LXM15LD10N4 1.5 A, 400 V, three phase, 9.56 lbf.in (1.08 N.m) LXM15LD13M3, 230 V, three phase, 9.7 lbf.in (1.1 N.m) LXM05AD10M3X, 200...240 V, three phase, 9.7 lbf.in (1.1 N.m) LXM05AD14N4, 380...480 V, three phase, 9.7 lbf.in (1.1 N.m) LXM05BD10M3X, 200...240 V, three phase, 9.7 lbf.in (1.1 N.m) LXM05BD14N4, 380...480 V, three phase, 9.7 lbf.in (1.1 N.m) LXM05CD10M3X, 200...240 V, three phase, 9.7 lbf.in (1.1 N.m) LXM05CD14N4, 380...480 V, three phase |
| Nominal speed | 6000 rpm LXM32.U60N4 1.5 A, 400 V, three phase, 6000 rpm LXM32.U60N4 1.5 A, 480 V, three phase, 3000 rpm LXM05AD10M2, 200...240 V, single phase, 3000 rpm LXM05BD10M2, 200...240 V, single phase, 3000 rpm LXM05CD10M2, 200...240 V, single phase, 3000 rpm LXM05AD10M3X, 200...240 V, three phase, 3000 rpm LXM05AD14N4 1.5 A, 380...480 V, three phase, 3000 rpm LXM05BD10M3X, 200...240 V, three phase, 3000 rpm LXM05BD14N4, 380...480 V, three phase, 3000 rpm LXM05CD10M3X, 200...240 V, three phase, 3000 rpm LXM05CD14N4, 380...480 V, three phase, 3000 rpm LXM15LD13M3, 230 V, single phase, 3000 rpm LXM15LD13M3, 230 V, three phase, 8000 rpm LXM15LD10N4, 400 V, three phase |
| Product compatibility | LXM05AD10M2 200...240 V single phase, LXM05BD10M2 200...240 V single phase, LXM05CD10M2 200...240 V single phase, LXM15LD13M3 230 V single phase, LXM32.U60N4 400 V three phase, LXM32.U60N4 480 V three phase, LXM05AD10M3X 200...240 V three phase, LXM05BD10M3X 200...240 V three phase, LXM05CD10M3X 200...240 V three phase, LXM15LD13M3 230 V three phase, LXM05AD14N4 380...480 V three phase, LXM05BD14N4 380...480 V three phase, LXM05CD14N4 380...480 V three phase, LXM15LD10N4 400 V three phase |
| Shaft end | Keyed |
| IP Degree of Protection | IP50 standard |
| Speed feedback resolution | 131072 points/turn |
| Holding brake | Without |
| Mounting Support | International standard flange |
| Electrical Connection | Rotatable right-angled connectors |
| Range Compatibility | Lexium 05, Lexium 15, Lexium 32 |
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| supply voltage max | 480 V |
| Phase | Three phase |
| Continuous stall current | 1.7 A |
| maximum continuous power | 0.97 W |
| Maximum current Irms | 8.7 A LXM15LD13M3, 8.7 A LXM15LD10N4, 6.5 A LXM05AD10M2, 6.5 A LXM05AD10M3X, 6.5 A LXM05AD14N4, 6.5 A LXM05BD10M2, 6.5 A LXM05BD10M3X, 6.5 A LXM05BD14N4, 6.5 A LXM05CD10M2, 6.5 A LXM05CD10M3X, 6.5 A LXM05CD14N4, 6 A LXM32.U60N4 |
| Maximum permanent current | 6.5 A |
| Switching frequency | 8 kHz |
| Second shaft | Without second shaft end |
| Shaft diameter | 0.4 in (9 mm) |
| Shaft length | 0.8 in (20 mm) |
| Key width | 0.5 in (12 mm) |
| Feedback type | Single turn SinCos Hiperface |
| Motor flange size | 2.2 in (55 mm) |
| Number of motor stacks | 3 |
| Torque constant | 0.7 N.m/A 248 °F (120 °C) |
| Back emf constant | 41 V/krpm 248 °F (120 °C) |
| Number of motor poles | 3.0 |
| Rotor inertia | 0.134 kg.cm² |
| Stator resistance | 10.4 Ohm 68 °F (20 °C) |
| Stator inductance | 13.02 mH 68 °F (20 °C) |
| Stator electrical time constant | 2.4 ms 68 °F (20 °C) |
| Maximum radial force Fr | 190 N 8000 rpm, 200 N 7000 rpm, 210 N 6000 rpm, 230 N 5000 rpm, 240 N 4000 rpm, 270 N 3000 rpm, 310 N 2000 rpm, 390 N 1000 rpm |
| Maximum axial force Fa | 0.2 x Fr |
| Type of cooling | Natural convection |
| Length | 6.9 in (176.5 mm) |
| Centring collar diameter | 1.6 in (40 mm) |
| Centring collar depth | 0.08 in (2 mm) |
| Number of mounting holes | 4 |
| Mounting holes diameter | 0.2 in (5.5 mm) |
| Circle diameter of the mounting holes | 2.5 in (63 mm) |
| Net Weight | 3.88 lb(US) (1.76 kg) |
| Sizing reference | BSH0553P |
| Network number of phases | 3 |
| Accuracy error [angular] | 1.4 ° |
| Temperature copper hot | 248 °F (120 °C) |
| Temperature magnet hot | 212 °F (100 °C) |
| Temperature magnet rt | 68 °F (20 °C) |
| Output current 3s peak | 6.5 A |
| Inertia | 0.0 kg.cm² of brake, 0.134 kg.cm² of motor |
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
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| Part number | BSH0553P11A2A |
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| Type designation | BSH |
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 3389118159402 |
| Country of origin | DE |
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| Shipping weight | 1.76 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 BSH is 1.7 A.
The rated motor power of BSH is 0.35 kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for BSH is 850152.
The EAN (GTIN) of BSH is 3389118159402.
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