VFD vs Servo Drive: Key Differences
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The Siemens 6SL3055-0AA00-3BA0 is a SINAMICS S120 TM54F terminal module, an add-on board for SINAMICS converters that provides fail-safe digital inputs and outputs. It is supplied without a DRIVE-CLiQ cable and weighs 0.483 kg, so a separate DRIVE-CLiQ cable must be ordered to connect it to the Control Unit it interfaces with.
Pick the TM54F when the drive line-up needs fail-safe digital I/O beyond what the Control Unit's onboard terminals provide, for example wiring to external safety relays. Because it is supplied without a DRIVE-CLiQ cable, budget a compatible cable as a separate line item when ordering. As a cabinet add-on board rather than a field-mounted unit, it is placed inside the same enclosure as the Control Unit it serves, so plan panel space for it alongside the other SINAMICS S120 modules.
| Power requirement (DC 24 V) | 0.20 A |
|---|---|
| Power supply voltage | 24 V 2.5 mm² (AWG 14) |
| PE conductor version | M4 screw |
| Power loss, max. | 4.5 W |
| Dimensions: Width | 50 mm (1.97 in) |
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| Dimensions: Height | 151 mm (5.94 in) |
| Dimensions: Depth | 110 mm (4.33 in) |
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| Part number | 6SL3055-0AA00-3BA0 |
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| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Net weight | 0.9 kg |
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| Shipping weight | 0.983 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 tariff (HS) code on file for 6SL3055-0AA00-3BA0 is 85049090.
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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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