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 SIMOTICS S-1FL2 (1FL2204-2AF00-0HC0) is a 400 V 3AC servo motor rated for 0.75 kW at 3000 rpm, delivering 2.4 Nm rated torque and 2.25 A rated current with a 40 mm shaft height. It carries a 17-bit singleturn absolute encoder, hybrid connector, plain shaft, and IP54 protection for pairing with a matching SINAMICS S200 drive.
At 2.4 Nm rated / 7.5 Nm maximum torque and a 40 mm shaft height, this is the compact end of the S-1FL2 line, suited to light-duty axes rather than the 90 mm-frame motors built for multi-kW loads. Maximum torque runs at roughly 3.1x the rated value, which is the headroom available for acceleration and short-duration peaks before the drive's current limit intervenes. The plain shaft (no built-in brake) means a vertical axis needs an external holding brake or counterbalance to prevent drift when the drive de-energizes. IP54 without an oil seal is adequate for a clean cabinet or covered machine interior, not for washdown or direct coolant spray.
Light-duty single-axis motion such as small pick-and-place arms, labeling heads, and feed axes on packaging or assembly equipment, driven by a matching SINAMICS S200 servo drive.
| Motor type | Permanent-magnet synchronous motor, Natural cooling |
|---|---|
| Static torque | 2.40 Nm |
| Static current | 2.25 A |
| Maximum torque | 7.50 Nm |
| Maximum current | 7.10 A |
| Maximum speed | 6,500 rpm |
| Rotor moment of inertia | 1.2300 kgcm² |
| Weight | 2.60 kg |
| SINAMICS S200, 3 AC 380 ... 480 V: Rated speed | 3,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| SINAMICS S200, 3 AC 380 ... 480 V: Rated torque | 2.40 Nm |
| SINAMICS S200, 3 AC 380 ... 480 V: Rated current | 2.25 A |
| SINAMICS S200, 3 AC 380 ... 480 V: Rated power | 0.75 kW |
| Encoder system | Absolute encoder singleturn 17 bit |
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| Part number | 1FL2204-2AF00-0HC0 |
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| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| EAN | 4034106451615 |
| 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 | 40 |
| Flange size (AB) | 81 mm |
| Centering ring (N) | 70 mm |
| Hole circle (M) | 90 mm |
| Screw-on hole (S) | 6.6 mm |
| Overall length (LB) | 124.6 mm |
| Diameter of shaft (D) | 19 mm |
| Length of shaft (E) | 40 mm |
| Length of flange diagonal (P) | 104.9 mm |
| Shaft end | Plain shaft |
| Color of the housing | Anthracite RAL 7016 |
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| Net weight | 2.6 kg |
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| Shipping weight | 3.085 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 16 Nov |
| Stock | Low stock |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 01 Nov 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated current of 1FL2204-2AF00-0HC0 is 2.25 A.
The rated operational voltage of 1FL2204-2AF00-0HC0 is 400 V AC.
The rated motor power of 1FL2204-2AF00-0HC0 is 0.75 kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for 1FL2204-2AF00-0HC0 is 85015100.
The EAN (GTIN) of 1FL2204-2AF00-0HC0 is 4034106451615.
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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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