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 6SL3120-1TE31-3AA3 is a SINAMICS S120 single motor module built in the booksize frame, rated for a 132.0 A continuous current (IN) from a DC 510-720 V link. It supports one motor axis at up to 71.0 kW based on IN, ships with a pre-attached DriveCLIQ cable, and includes the Extended Safety Integrated functions on the drive side.
The 132.0 A IN rating sits between the base load current of 105.0 A (IH, continuous duty) and the 210.0 A short-term Imax, so this module covers motors that need headroom above their continuous draw without stepping up to the next booksize frame size. Pick it over a lower-IN module in the same S120 line-up when the driven axis regularly approaches 105-132 A continuous; pick a higher-IN sibling when Imax of 210 A is not enough margin for the load's peak demand. Internal air cooling and the 0.144 m3/s air requirement mean the cabinet needs forced ventilation sized for this figure, not just a sealed enclosure. Output frequency tops out at 650 Hz under servo control versus 300 Hz under vector control, so the control mode selected in the Control Unit configuration, not the module itself, sets the practical speed ceiling.
Single-axis stations on a shared DC 600 V bus fed by an S120 Line Module or Active Line Module, such as one spindle or conveyor axis alongside other booksize modules in a multi-axis machine tool, printing press, or packaging line cabinet. The Extended Safety Integrated support and pre-wired DriveCLIQ cable suit machines that already run STO or SS1 safety functions through the S120 Control Unit.
| DC link voltage | DC 510 ... 720 V |
|---|---|
| Electronics power supply | DC 24 V -15 % / +20 % |
| Current demand, max. | 1.50 A |
| DC-link current Id | 158.0 A |
| Output current: Rated value IN | 132.0 A |
| Output current: Base load current IH | 105.0 A |
| Output current: For S6 duty (40%) IS6 | 150.0 A |
| Output current: Imax | 210.0 A |
| Type rating: Based on IN | 71.0 kW |
| Type rating: Based on IH | 57.0 kW |
| Current carrying capacity: DC link busbars | 200 A |
| Current carrying capacity: 24 V busbars | 20 A |
| DC link capacitance | 2,820 µF |
| Installation altitude (without derating) | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) |
|---|---|
| Cooling 8) | Internal air cooling |
| Cooling air requirement | 0.144 m³/s |
| Ambient temperature: During operation | 0 ... 40 °C (32 ... 104 °F) |
| Motor end: Version | M8 bolt (X1) |
|---|---|
| PE connection | M8 Screw |
| Max. motor cable length: Shielded | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Max. motor cable length: Unshielded | 150 m (492 ft) |
| Part number | 6SL3120-1TE31-3AA3 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| EAN | 4025515005391 |
| 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 | 300.00 mm (11.81 in) |
|---|---|
| Line side: Height | 629.00 mm (24.76 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 | 21.0 kg (46.30 lb) |
| Sound pressure level (1m) | 73.0 dB |
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| Shipping weight | 22.7 kg |
|---|---|
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 13 Nov |
| Stock | Low stock |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 01 Nov 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated current of 6SL3120-1TE31-3AA3 is 132.0 A.
The rated motor power of 6SL3120-1TE31-3AA3 is 71.0 (based on IN) kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for 6SL3120-1TE31-3AA3 is 85044087.
The EAN (GTIN) of 6SL3120-1TE31-3AA3 is 4025515005391.
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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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