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 6AU1432-2AA00-0AA0 SIMOTION CX32-2 is a drive-based controller extension that adds up to 6 servo or vector axes, or 12 V/f axes, to a SIMOTION D4x5-2 via 4 DRIVE-CLiQ interfaces. It runs on 24 V DC (20.4-28.8 V), draws 300 mA typical, and provides 6 digital inputs plus 4 configurable DI/DO channels.
The CX32-2 exists purely to raise axis count on a SIMOTION D4x5-2 that has run out of onboard DRIVE-CLiQ capacity - it adds drive control, not standalone CPU logic. Choose servo or vector mode for closed-loop axes (6 max) or V/f mode when driving up to 12 simple axes without full servo dynamics. The 4 configurable DI/DO channels double as probe inputs for up to 4 axes, which matters on machines that need hardware-latched position capture rather than software-only homing.
Machine tool and packaging line expansions where a single SIMOTION D4x5-2 controller needs more DRIVE-CLiQ drive connections than its integrated interfaces provide, plus a handful of extra digital I/O for local sensors or probes.
| Part number | 6AU1432-2AA00-0AA0 |
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| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| EAN | 4025515730453 |
| Rated operational voltage | 24 V DC |
|---|---|
| Communication | 4x DRIVE-CLiQ |
| Protection type | IP20 |
| Shipping weight | 3.1 kg |
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| HS code | 85371091 |
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| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 16 Nov |
| Stock | In stock |
| Series | SIMOTION |
|---|---|
| Product type designation | CX32-2 |
| Max. axes, servo control | 6 |
| Max. axes, vector control | 6 |
| Max. axes, V/f control | 12 |
| DRIVE-CLiQ interfaces | 4 |
| DC supply voltage | 24 V (20.4-28.8 V) |
| Current consumption, typ. | 300 mA |
| Making current, typ. | 1.6 A |
| Power loss, typ. | 7 W |
| Digital inputs | 6, 24 V DC, isolated in groups of 6 |
| Digital I/Os (configurable) | 4, usable as DI, DO or probe input |
| Output current per channel, max. | 500 mA |
| Degree of protection | IP20 / UL open type |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 380 x 25 x 270 mm |
| Net weight | 2.6 kg |
| Ambient temperature, operation | 0 to +55 degC |
| Regional approvals | cULus (USA/Canada), RCM (Australia), KCC (Korea), EAC (Russia/Belarus/Kazakhstan) |
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated operational voltage of 6AU1432-2AA00-0AA0 is 24 V DC.
The tariff (HS) code on file for 6AU1432-2AA00-0AA0 is 85371091.
The EAN (GTIN) of 6AU1432-2AA00-0AA0 is 4025515730453.
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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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