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 6BK1630-2AA10-0AA0 is a SIMATIC MICRO-DRIVE PDC100F drive controller for servo drives in the extra low voltage range, supplied from 24 up to 48 V DC and rated for a motor output up to 100 W. Safety Integrated via PROFIsafe. It weighs 0.39 kg and ships boxed as a standalone controller for low-voltage servo motion.
This variant adds Safety Integrated via PROFIsafe on top of the base 100 W rating, so the safety function runs over the fieldbus instead of a hardwired STO loop - pick it when the machine's safety architecture is already PROFIsafe-based and you want to avoid a separate hardwired safety circuit for this axis. Stay with the non-F variant in the same power class when a hardwired STO signal is simpler to integrate into the existing cabinet wiring.
| Output: Rated current | 1.56 A |
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| Output: Max. output current | 2.3 A |
| Output: Max. output voltage (DC) | 50.4 V |
| Operating voltage (DC) | 24 V (19.2 ... 28.8 V) |
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| Current demand, max. | 0.9 A |
| Power loss | 8W |
| Product function: Isochronous mode | 1 |
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| Product function: Four-quadrant operation | 1 |
| Product function: Speed control with encoder | 1 |
| Product function: Speed control without encoder | 0 |
| Product function: Safety Functions | 1 |
| Protection function: Undervoltage protection | 1 |
| Protection function: Overvoltage protection | 1 |
| Protection function: Overload protection | 1 |
| Protection function: Short-circuit protection | 1 |
| Part number | 6BK1630-2AA10-0AA0 |
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| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| EAN | 4047618110208 |
| Standard digital inputs: Number | 4 |
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| Standard digital inputs: Max. inrush current | 1.6 A |
| Fail-safe digital inputs: Number | 1 |
| Digital outputs: Number | 2 |
| Encoder interface: Incremental encoder (symmetrical) | 1 (Up to 200 kHz) |
| Encoder interface: Absolut encoder (SSI) | 1 (350 kHz) |
| PROFINET interface: Number | 2 |
| Ambient temperature during: Operation | -20 ... 60 °C |
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| Ambient temperature during: Transport | -20 ... 80 °C |
| Ambient temperature during: Storage | -20 ... 80 °C |
| Relative humidity: without condensation | 95 % |
| Max. motor cable length: Shielded | 10 m |
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| Degree of protection | IP20 |
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| Mounting type | 35 mm rail, screw mounting |
| Type of ventilation | Convection cooling 1 (Onboard, expandable) |
| Dimensions: Width | 50 mm |
| Dimensions: Height | 125 mm (136 mm with protective collar for PN connector) |
| Dimensions: Depth | 120 mm |
| Certificate of suitability | CE / cULus / C-Tick / KC / EAC / China-RoHS- Conformity according to guideline SJ/T |
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| Page 1 of 1 | 11364-2006 Generated Sun Nov 1 01:20:26 CET 2026 |
| Net weight | 0.35 kg |
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| Shipping weight | 0.89 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 6BK1630-2AA10-0AA0 is 24–48 V DC.
The rated motor power of 6BK1630-2AA10-0AA0 is 0.1 kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for 6BK1630-2AA10-0AA0 is 85389091.
The EAN (GTIN) of 6BK1630-2AA10-0AA0 is 4047618110208.
6BK1630-2AA10-0AA0 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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