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 6SL3130-6TE23-6AA3 is a SINAMICS S120 Smart Line Module rated 60A, 36kW, converting 3AC 380-480V line input into a DC 600V link for the drive group. It carries a 65kA short-circuit strength rating and includes the DRIVE-CLiQ cable, with internal air cooling in the Bookize frame. Line frequency spans 47 to 63 Hz.
The Smart Line Module supplies the DC link non-regeneratively at up to 118A maximum (70kW), rated continuously at 36kW / 60A within the 65kA short-circuit strength class - pick it over an Active Line Module variant when regenerative braking back into the line is not required and a simpler, non-controlled rectifier front end is acceptable. The 1.35 x line voltage DC-link relationship means a 400V line produces roughly a 540V DC link, sizing the downstream Motor Modules accordingly. Conductor cross-section runs 2.5 to 50mm2 with up to 630m of shielded cable to the line reactor or filter.
Used as the mains-side infeed module in a SINAMICS S120 Bookize drive line, feeding the shared DC link that supplies Motor Modules such as Single or Double Motor Module axes in the same cabinet. Degree of protection is IP20 / UL open type for panel-mounted installation.
| Input: Number of phases | 3 AC |
|---|---|
| Input: Line voltage | 342 ... 528 V |
| Input: Line frequency | 47 ... 63 Hz |
| Input: Short-circuit strength 1) | 65 kA |
| Line power factor: Fundamental power factor, minimal | 0.96 |
| Line power factor: Total | 0.65 ... 0.90 |
| Overvoltage category | Class III |
| DC link voltage 2): DC-link voltage | 1.35 × line voltage |
| Electronics power supply with DC | 24 V (-15 % / 20 %) |
| Line side: Design | M6 bolt (X1) |
|---|---|
| Line side: Conductor cross-section | 2.5 ... 50 mm² (AWG 14 ... AWG 1) |
| PE conductor | M6 screw |
| Line length, max.: Shielded | 630 m (2,066.93 ft) |
| Line length, max.: Unshielded | 850 m (2,788.71 ft) |
| Degree of protection | IP20 / UL open type |
|---|---|
| Type of construction | Booksize |
| Dimensions: Width | 150 mm (5.91 in) |
| Dimensions: Height | 380 mm (14.96 in) |
| Dimensions: Depth | 270 mm (10.63 in) |
| Part number | 6SL3130-6TE23-6AA3 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| EAN | 4042948662991 |
| Compliance with standards | CE, cULus |
|---|---|
| 1) in conjunction with the recommended Class J fuse, or circuit breaker according to UL489 / CSA 22.2 No. 5-02 | 2) The DC link voltage is maintained at the mean value of the rectified line voltage. |
| Infeed power: Rated value | 36.0 kW (40.0 hp) |
|---|---|
| Infeed power: for S6 duty | 47.0 kW |
| Infeed power: Maximum | 70.0 kW |
| Regenerative feedback power: Rated value | 36.0 kW (40.0 hp) |
| Regenerative feedback power: for S6 duty | 47.0 kW |
| Regenerative feedback power: Maximum | 70.0 kW |
| DC-link current: at 600 V DC | 60.0 A |
| DC-link current: for S6 duty | 79.0 A |
| DC-link current: Maximum | 118.0 A |
| Input current: at 380 V AC 3-phase | 62.0 A |
| Input current: at 400 V S6 duty | 76.0 A |
| Input current: at 400 V, maximum | 112.0 A 1.50 A |
| for electronics power supply at | 24 V DC |
| for DC-link connection | 20 A 200 A |
| DC link capacitance: of the Line Module | 1,410 µF |
| Sound pressure level | 65 dB |
|---|---|
| Losses 4) | 0.406 kW |
| Ambient temperature in operation | 0 ... 40 °C (32 ... 104 °F) |
|---|---|
| Cooling air throughput | 0.031 m³/s (1.095 ft³/s) |
| Installation altitude | 1,000 m (3,280.84 ft) |
| Type of cooling | Internal air cooling |
| RI suppression | Standard: No radio interference suppression; With line filter: Category C2 to EN 61800‑3 Total cable length up |
| Page 1 of 1 | to 350 m (1148 ft) (shielded) Generated Sun Nov 1 04:06:47 CET 2026 |
| Net weight | 10 kg |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 11.7 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 6SL3130-6TE23-6AA3 is 60 A.
The rated operational voltage of 6SL3130-6TE23-6AA3 is 380–480 V AC.
The rated motor power of 6SL3130-6TE23-6AA3 is 36.0 kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for 6SL3130-6TE23-6AA3 is 85044083.
The EAN (GTIN) of 6SL3130-6TE23-6AA3 is 4042948662991.
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