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 6SL3120-1TE23-0AC0 is a SINAMICS S120 Single Motor Module in the book-size C-type frame, converting a 510-720 V DC link into a 3AC 400 V output rated at 30.0 A (IN), with a base-load current of 25.5 A and a peak of 56.0 A. It is delivered with a DRIVE-CLiQ cable, supports Extended Safety Integrated functions, and weighs 7.9 kg.
This is the entry-current member of the booksize Single Motor Module range covered here, with a 30.0 A rated (IN) / 25.5 A base-load (IH) / 56.0 A peak (Imax) output — pick it for axes whose continuous motor current stays under roughly 25-30 A and size up to the 85 A or 200 A modules for larger motors rather than running this module near its 56 A peak continuously. Extended Safety Integrated support lets it host integrated safety functions (e.g. STO) without an external safety relay. The 4.00 kHz rated pulse frequency with servo control up to 650 Hz output frequency suits high dynamic-response servo axes.
Used as a single-axis power stage in SINAMICS S120 modular multi-axis drive systems — machine tools, packaging machinery, and handling axes — where the DC link is shared with an Active or Smart Line Module and multiple Motor Modules on the same bus.
| DC link voltage | DC 510 ... 720 V |
|---|---|
| Electronics power supply | DC 24 V -15 % / +20 % |
| Current demand, max. | 0.80 A |
| DC-link current Id | 36.0 A |
| Output current: Rated value IN | 30.0 A |
| Output current: Base load current IH | 25.5 A |
| Output current: For S6 duty (40%) IS6 | 40.0 A |
| Output current: Imax | 56.0 A |
| Type rating: Based on IN | 16.0 kW |
| Type rating: Based on IH | 13.7 kW |
| Current carrying capacity: DC link busbars | 200 A |
| Current carrying capacity: 24 V busbars | 20 A |
| DC link capacitance | 705 µF |
| Installation altitude (without derating) | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) |
|---|---|
| Cooling 8) | Internal air cooling |
| Cooling air requirement | 0.015 m³/s |
| Ambient temperature: During operation | 0 ... 40 °C (32 ... 104 °F) |
| Motor end: Version | connector (X1) |
|---|---|
| PE connection | M5 screw |
| Max. motor cable length: Shielded | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Max. motor cable length: Unshielded | 150 m (492 ft) |
| Part number | 6SL3120-1TE23-0AC0 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| EAN | 4034106439651 |
| Compliance with standards | CE, cULus |
|---|---|
| Safety Integrated | SIL 2 acc. to IEC 61508, PL d acc. to EN ISO 13849-1, Category 3 acc. to EN ISO |
| Line side: Width | 100.00 mm (3.94 in) |
|---|---|
| Line side: Height | 380.00 mm (14.96 in) |
| Line side: Depth | 270.00 mm (10.63 in) |
| Line side: Degree of protection | IP20 / UL open type |
| Line side: Type of construction | Booksize |
| Line side: Net weight | 7.9 kg (17.42 lb) |
| Sound pressure level (1m) | 60.0 dB |
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| Shipping weight | 8.9 kg |
|---|---|
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 13 Nov |
| Stock | Critical stock |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 01 Nov 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated current of 6SL3120-1TE23-0AC0 is 30.0 A.
The rated operational voltage of 6SL3120-1TE23-0AC0 is 400 V AC.
The rated motor power of 6SL3120-1TE23-0AC0 is 16.0 kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for 6SL3120-1TE23-0AC0 is 85044087.
The EAN (GTIN) of 6SL3120-1TE23-0AC0 is 4034106439651.
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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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