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 Siemens 1FK2103-4AG00-2SA0 is a SIMOTICS S-1FK2 HD synchronous servo motor with 1.27 Nm standstill torque, rated 0.4 kW at 3000 rpm on a 200-240 V supply. It carries an absolute single-turn 22-bit encoder (AS22DQC) over a single OCC feedback cable and is matched to the SINAMICS S210 single-axis servo drive.
At 1.27 Nm standstill torque, this is the higher-torque winding of the two 1FK2103 HD variants on 200-240 V supply, roughly double the torque of the lower step in the same frame size and mounting footprint. The OCC cable combines power and absolute feedback in one run, which simplifies cable management on the SINAMICS S210 axis compared with a two-cable motor. Because the AS22DQC encoder is single-turn absolute, the drive resolves position within one revolution at power-up; multi-turn indexing axes still require a homing sequence. The M12 connector rotates, so cable exit direction can be set on the machine rather than fixed at manufacture.
Suits small conveyor drives, pick-and-place axes, and light indexing stations on a SINAMICS S210 servo drive where 200-240 V supply is available. IP64 handles dust and splash from any direction but not washdown or submersion.
| Motor type | Permanent-magnet synchronous motor, Natural cooling, |
|---|---|
| Static torque | 1.27 Nm |
| Static current | 2.4 A |
| Maximum torque | 4.05 Nm |
| Maximum current | 8.7 A |
| Maximum speed | 7,300 rpm |
| Rotor moment of inertia | 0.1390 kgcm² |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| SINAMICS S210, 1AC 230V: Rated speed | 3,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| SINAMICS S210, 1AC 230V: Rated torque | 1.27 Nm |
| SINAMICS S210, 1AC 230V: Rated current | 2.4 A |
| SINAMICS S210, 1AC 230V: Rated power | 0.40 kW |
| Encoder system | Encoder AS22DQC: Absolute encoder single turn 22 bit |
|---|---|
| Safety Integrated - Suitable encoder | Yes |
| Part number | 1FK2103-4AG00-2SA0 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 4042948690840 |
| ETIM class | EC011290 |
| eCl@ss | 27022602 |
| Connection type | OCC for S210 |
|---|---|
| Connector size OCC | M12 |
| Design acc. to Code I | IM B5 (IM V1, IM V3) |
|---|---|
| Vibration severity grade | Grade A |
| Shaft height | 30 |
| Flange size (AB) | 60 mm |
| Centering ring (N) | 50 mm |
| Hole circle (M) | 70 mm |
| Screw-on hole (S) | 5.5 mm |
| Overall length (LB) | 123 mm |
| Diameter of shaft (D) | 11 mm |
| Length of shaft (E) | 23 mm |
| Length of flange diagonal (P) | 81 mm |
| Shaft end | Plain shaft Standard (Anthracite, similar to RAL |
| Color of the housing: Page 1 of 1 | 7016) Generated Sun Nov 1 01:14:37 CET 2026 |
| Net weight | 1.63 kg |
|---|---|
| Package dimensions | 452 × 250 × 267 mm |
| Country of origin | Romania |
| Shipping weight | 2.13 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 01 Nov 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated operational voltage of 1FK2103-4AG00-2SA0 is 200–240 V AC.
The rated motor power of 1FK2103-4AG00-2SA0 is 0.4 kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for 1FK2103-4AG00-2SA0 is 85015100.
The EAN (GTIN) of 1FK2103-4AG00-2SA0 is 4042948690840.
1FK2103-4AG00-2SA0 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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