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 SINAMICS V90 (6SL3210-5FE15-0UF0) is a PROFINET servo drive rated for 5.0 kW motor power at 380-480 V AC input. It delivers 12.6 A output current across a 0-330 Hz frequency range and accepts 3 A rated / 15.8 A inrush input current at 45-66 Hz. Housed in an IP20 enclosure measuring 140 x 260 x 240 mm, it pairs with SIMOTICS S-1FL6 servo motors for PROFINET-networked motion control.
This variant uses PROFINET for the control interface — pick it when the motion controller, such as a SIMATIC S7-1500T or S7-1200 with Motion Control, communicates over PROFINET rather than pulse-train or USS/Modbus RTU, which other V90 order codes support. At 5.0 kW motor power with 12.6 A output current, it sits toward the upper end of the V90 power range; lower-power SKUs in the same series suit smaller servo motors and reduce cabinet footprint. The 380-480 V input rating requires a matching three-phase supply, so check this against site voltage before ordering.
Used for closed-loop positioning and speed control in packaging, material handling, and machine tool axes where PROFINET integration with a SIMATIC controller is required. The IP20 enclosure is intended for mounting inside a control cabinet, not direct field or outdoor installation.
| Input: Number of phases | 3 AC |
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| Input: Line voltage | 380 ... 480 V +10 % -15 % |
| Input: Line frequency | 45 ... 66 Hz |
| Output: Rated power | 5.00 kW |
| Output: Rated current (IN) | 12.60 A |
| Output: Max. output current | 37.80 A |
| Standard digital inputs: Number | 4 |
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| Digital outputs: Number | 2 |
| Degree of protection | IP20 / UL open type |
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| Frame size | FSC |
| Part number | 6SL3210-5FE15-0UF0 |
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| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| EAN | 4042948671863 |
| Cooling | Fan |
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| Ambient temperature: Operation | 0 ... 45 °C |
| Ambient temperature: Storage | -40 ... 70 °C |
| Relative humidity: Max. operation | 90 % |
| Compliance with standards | CE, KC, cULus, EAC, C-Tick (RCM) |
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| Communication | PROFINET |
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| Shipping weight | 6.945 kg |
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| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 16 Nov |
| Stock | In stock |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 01 Nov 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated current of 6SL3210-5FE15-0UF0 is 12.6 A.
The rated operational voltage of 6SL3210-5FE15-0UF0 is 380–480 V AC.
The rated motor power of 6SL3210-5FE15-0UF0 is 5.0 kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for 6SL3210-5FE15-0UF0 is 85044095.
The EAN (GTIN) of 6SL3210-5FE15-0UF0 is 4042948671863.
6SL3210-5FE15-0UF0 ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival. Stock items are dispatched within 1–2 business days.
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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