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 LXM16DU04M2X is a single-phase 200-240 V Lexium 16D servo drive rated for 0.4 kW continuous power and a 2.6 A continuous output current, with a 10 A three-second peak for BCH16 servo motors up to the 60 mm frame. It integrates a Mini-B USB port for Modbus commissioning and six programmable digital inputs.
The LXM16DU04M2X steps up to a 2.6 A continuous output current and a 10 A three-second peak, roughly 60% more continuous current than the 0.1/0.2 kW variants that share the same BCH16 60 mm motor frame. That extra margin covers motors with a higher continuous torque demand on the same mechanical footprint. Natural-convection cooling still applies at 0.4 kW, so it does not carry the fan-cooling requirement of the largest drive in the range.
| Range of product | Lexium 16D |
|---|---|
| Product or component type | Motion servo drive |
| Device short name | LXM16D |
| Format of the drive | Compact housing |
| Line current | 4.5 A 185.3 % at 220 V, single phase |
| Network number of phases | Single phase |
|---|---|
| [Us] rated supply voltage | 220 V (- 15...10 %) for single phase |
| Supply voltage limits | 200…240 V single phase |
| Supply frequency | 50/60 Hz - 5...5 % |
| Network frequency | 47.5...63 Hz |
| Continuous output current | 2.6 A |
| Output current 3s peak | 10 A at 220 V |
| Continuous power | 400 W at 220 V |
| Nominal power | 0.4 kW at 220 V 8 kHz |
| Switching frequency | 8 kHz |
| Overvoltage category | III |
| Maximum leakage current | 3.5 mA |
| Output voltage | <= power supply voltage |
| Electrical isolation | Between power and control |
| Type of cable | 1 shielded twisted pair (temperature: 0…40 °C) |
| Electrical connection | Spring terminal, clamping capacity: 0.2...2.5 mm², 24 AWG...12 AWG (L, N, P+, PB, U, V, W) |
| Tightening torque | PE (ground): 1.4 N.m |
| Discrete input number | 6 programmable (CN1), 2 pulse train input (PTI) (CN1) |
| Discrete input voltage | 24 V DC for logic |
| Discrete input logic | Positive or negative (CN1) |
| Discrete output number | 3, 3 |
| Discrete output type | Logic (CN1) at 12...24 V DC, Pulse train output (PTO) (CN1) |
| Discrete output voltage | 12...24 V DC |
| Discrete output logic | Sink (CN1) |
| Control signal type | Servo motor encoder feedback CN2 |
| Protection type | Against reverse polarity: inputs signal, Against short-circuits: outputs signal, Against reverse polarity: outputs signal, Overcurrent: motor and driver, Overvoltage: driver, Undervoltage: driver, Overheating: driver, Overload: motor and driver, Overspeed: motor |
| Physical interface | Mini-B USB for Modbus Serial line slave |
| Status LED | 1 LED (red) charge |
| Signalling function | Servo status and fault codes five 7-segment display units |
| Marking | CE |
| Type of cooling | Natural convection |
| Operating position | Vertical |
| Product compatibility | Servo motor BCH16 (60 mm, 1 motor stacks) |
| Width | 52 mm |
| Height | 150 mm |
| Depth | 155.2 mm |
| Net weight | 1 kg |
| EMC filter | Without EMC filter |
|---|---|
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Conducted emission - test level: level 3 category C3 conforming to IEC 61800-3 |
| Standards | IEC 61800-5-1 |
| Product certifications | CE |
| IP degree of protection | IP20 |
| Vibration resistance | 3M4 amplitude = 3 mm (f = 9…200 Hz) conforming to IEC 60721-3-3 |
| Shock resistance | 10 gn, type I conforming to IEC 60721-3-3 |
| Relative humidity | 5…95 % without condensation |
| Ambient air temperature for operation | 0…40 °C (without derating), 40…55 °C (with derating factor) |
| Ambient air temperature for storage | -40…70 °C |
| Operating altitude | <= 1000 m without derating, > 1000...2000 m with current derating |
| Part number | LXM16DU04M2X |
|---|---|
| Type designation | LXM16D |
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
|---|
| Unit Type of Package 1 | PCE |
|---|---|
| Number of Units in Package 1 | 1 |
| Package 1 Height | 10.000 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 21.500 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 22.000 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 1.248 kg |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | S03 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 7 |
| Package 2 Height | 30.000 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 30.000 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 40.000 cm |
| Package 2 Weight | 9.644 kg |
| Shipping weight | 1.0 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 LXM16D is 2.6 A.
The rated operational voltage of LXM16D is 200–240 V AC.
The rated motor power of LXM16D is 0.4 kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for LXM16D is 850440.
LXM16D 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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