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 1FL2102-2AF00-0HC0 is a SIMOTICS S-1FL2 servo motor rated at 50 W on a 400 V 3AC supply, delivering 0.16 Nm continuous torque at 3,000 rpm from a 20 mm shaft-height frame. It integrates a 17-bit single-turn absolute encoder via hybrid connector and is matched to the SINAMICS S200 servo drive family.
At 50 W and 0.16 Nm continuous, the 1FL2102-2AF00-0HC0 targets the smallest end of the S-1FL2 frame range — appropriate for low-inertia positioning tasks such as small conveyor indexing, label applicators, or pick-and-place axes where axis space is constrained to a 40.6 mm flange footprint. The peak-to-continuous torque ratio of 3.5:1 (0.56 Nm / 0.16 Nm) provides adequate acceleration headroom for short duty cycles without oversizing the frame. The 17-bit single-turn absolute encoder eliminates homing cycles after a controlled power-down, but because it is single-turn rather than multi-turn, absolute position is retained only within one motor revolution — factor this into your axis travel design or combine with a mechanical reference if the load can coast across revolution boundaries. Choose a higher-frame sibling (shaft height 30 mm or 45 mm) when continuous torque above 0.5 Nm or a multi-turn encoder is required.
| Motor type | Permanent-magnet synchronous motor, Natural cooling |
|---|---|
| Static torque | 0.16 Nm |
| Static current | 0.84 A |
| Maximum torque | 0.56 Nm |
| Maximum current | 3.40 A |
| Maximum speed | 6,500 rpm |
| Rotor moment of inertia | 0.0170 kgcm² |
| Weight | 0.29 kg |
| SINAMICS S200, 3 AC 380 ... 480 V: Rated speed | 3,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| SINAMICS S200, 3 AC 380 ... 480 V: Rated torque | 0.16 Nm |
| SINAMICS S200, 3 AC 380 ... 480 V: Rated current | 0.84 A |
| SINAMICS S200, 3 AC 380 ... 480 V: Rated power | 0.05 kW |
| Encoder system | Absolute encoder singleturn 17 bit |
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| Part number | 1FL2102-2AF00-0HC0 |
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| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| EAN | 4034106448257 |
| Connection type | Metal hybrid connector |
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| Design acc. to Code I | IM B5 (IM V1, IM V3) |
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| Vibration severity grade | Grade A |
| Shaft height | 20 |
| Flange size (AB) | 40.6 mm |
| Centering ring (N) | 30 mm |
| Hole circle (M) | 46 mm |
| Screw-on hole (S) | 4.4 mm |
| Overall length (LB) | 67.2 mm |
| Diameter of shaft (D) | 8 mm |
| Length of shaft (E) | 25 mm |
| Length of flange diagonal (P) | 54 mm |
| Shaft end | Plain shaft |
| Color of the housing | Anthracite RAL 7016 |
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| Net weight | 0.29 kg |
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| Shipping weight | 0.79 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 1FL2102-2AF00-0HC0 is 0.84 A.
The rated operational voltage of 1FL2102-2AF00-0HC0 is 400 V AC.
The rated motor power of 1FL2102-2AF00-0HC0 is 0.05 kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for 1FL2102-2AF00-0HC0 is 85015100.
The EAN (GTIN) of 1FL2102-2AF00-0HC0 is 4034106448257.
1FL2102-2AF00-0HC0 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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