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 6SL3055-0AA00-5EA3 is a SINAMICS SME20 external sensor module for evaluating a sin/cos 1 Vpp incremental encoder in IP67-rated applications. It connects through a 12-pin M23 circular connector, draws 0.11 A at 24 V DC, and supports DRIVE-CLiQ cable runs up to 100 m to the drive control and 3 m to the measuring system; it is supplied without a DRIVE-CLiQ cable.
Choose the SME20 for motors with a separate sin/cos 1 Vpp incremental encoder rather than an EnDat absolute encoder. The sin/cos-only signal means the drive re-references position on power-up, unlike the EnDat-based SME25 in the same sensor-module line-up. The IP67 rating and 12-pin M23 connector suit mounting outside a control cabinet, close to the motor.
| Version: Onboard position encoder interface | incremental encoder sin/cos 1 Vpp |
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| Version: PE conductor | M4 screw/1.8 Nm |
| Degree of protection | IP67 |
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| Dimensions: Width | 580.0 mm (228.00 in) |
| Dimensions: Height | 440.0 mm (173.00 in) |
| Dimensions: Depth | 112.0 mm (441.00 in) |
| Current drawn: Power requirement (DC 24 V) | 11.00 A |
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| Part number | 6SL3055-0AA00-5EA3 |
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| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| EAN | 4042948662830 |
| Power loss, max. | 40.0 W |
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| Compliance with standards | cULus |
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| Page 1 of 1 | Generated Sun Nov 1 04:00:36 CET 2026 |
| Net weight | 31 kg |
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| Shipping weight | 0.84 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 6SL3055-0AA00-5EA3 is 0.11 A.
The tariff (HS) code on file for 6SL3055-0AA00-5EA3 is 85049090.
The EAN (GTIN) of 6SL3055-0AA00-5EA3 is 4042948662830.
6SL3055-0AA00-5EA3 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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