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 1FK7101-2AF71-1QA0 is a SIMOTICS S 1FK7-CT synchronous servo motor rated 4.9 kW, delivering 27 Nm standstill torque (M0, 100K duty) at a 3000 rpm rated speed with an 8-pole, 11.6 A design. It is naturally cooled, IMB 5 flange-mounted, and fitted with an absolute single-turn 20-bit encoder on a DRIVE-CLiQ interface, IP64-rated, without a holding brake.
The -2AF71 code sets this motor to a 3000 rpm rated speed within the 1FK7-CT line, the higher-speed winding compared with the -2AC71 version rated to 2000 rpm at the same 27 Nm standstill torque; the trade-off shows in the 1.44 Nm/A torque constant here, lower than the 2000 rpm winding, so the drive needs the full 11.6 A rated current to hold the same 27 Nm. The -1QA0 suffix means no integrated brake, keeping moment of inertia at 79.0 kgcm2 and weight at 23.0 kg, lower than the brake-equipped configuration in this frame, and keeping the 1.62 ms mechanical time constant as fast as this design allows. Choose this non-brake configuration for horizontal axes or where an external holding mechanism already covers power-off retention; for vertical or gravity-loaded axes, a holding-brake version of this motor is the safer choice. The 164,000 Nm/rad torsional stiffness supports a stiff, high-bandwidth position loop at the 3000 rpm rated speed and 4.9 kW rated power.
| Rated speed (100 K) | 3,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Number of poles | 8 |
| Rated torque (100 K) | 15.5 Nm |
| Rated current | 11.6 A |
| Static torque (60 K) | 22.50 Nm |
| Static torque (100 K) | 27.00 Nm |
| Stall current (60 K) | 15.20 A |
| Stall current (100 K) | 18.80 A |
| Moment of inertia | 79.000 kgcm² |
| Efficiency | 93.0 % |
| Torque constant | 1.44 Nm/A |
|---|---|
| Voltage constant at 20º C | 92.5 V/1000*min¯¹ |
| Winding resistance at 20º C | 0.14 Ω |
| Rotating field inductance | 3.5 mH |
| Electrical time constant | 25.00 ms |
| Mechanical time constant | 1.62 ms |
| Thermal time constant | 60 min |
| Shaft torsional stiffness | 164,000 Nm/rad |
| Net weight of the motor | 23.0 kg Permanent-magnet synchronous |
| Motor type | motor Compact |
|---|---|
| Shaft height | 100 |
| Cooling | Natural cooling |
| Radial runout tolerance | 0.050 mm |
| Concentricity tolerance | 0.10 mm |
| Axial runout tolerance | 0.10 mm |
| Vibration severity grade | Grade A |
| Connector size | M40 |
| Degree of protection | IP64 |
| Design acc. to Code I | IM B5 (IM V1, IM V3) |
| Temperature monitoring | Pt1000 temperature sensor |
| Electrical connectors | Connectors for signals and power rotatable |
| Color of the housing | Standard (Anthracite RAL 7016) |
| Holding brake | without holding brake |
| Shaft end | Feather key |
| Encoder system | Encoder AS20DQI: absolute encoder single-turn 20 bits |
| Part number | 1FK7101-2AF71-1QA0 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Optimum speed | 3,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Optimum power | 4.8 kW |
| Max. permissible speed (mech.) | 5,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Max. permissible speed (inverter) | 5,000 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 80.0 Nm |
| Maximum current | 63.0 A |
| Rated inverter current | 18 A |
|---|---|
| Maximum inverter current | 54 A |
| Maximum torque | 72.00 Nm |
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| Shipping weight | 25.001 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 current of 1FK7101-2AF71-1QA0 is 11.6 A.
The rated motor power of 1FK7101-2AF71-1QA0 is 4.9 kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for 1FK7101-2AF71-1QA0 is 85015220.
1FK7101-2AF71-1QA0 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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