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 S200 6SL5510-1BE11-5AA0 is a pulse-train-input (PTI) servo drive rated for 3 AC 380-480 V supply and 1.75 kW motor power, delivering 5.3 A rated output current up to 550 Hz. It accepts step/direction pulse commands directly, removing the need for a separate motion controller in point-to-point positioning applications. The FSC frame (90 x 180 x 200 mm) housing carries an IP20 / UL open rating.
This PTI (pulse-train input) variant of SINAMICS S200 accepts pulse/direction command signals directly from a motion controller or PLC pulse output, which suits retrofit or simple point-to-point axes that do not need a fieldbus motion protocol. At 1.75 kW rated power and 5.3 A output, this unit fits light-to-medium servo axes; higher-power S200 variants in the same frame cover higher-inertia or higher-torque loads. The FSC frame IP20 / UL open enclosure is intended for installation inside a control cabinet, not direct field mounting.
Typical uses include point-to-point positioning axes such as pick-and-place stages, indexing tables, and simple conveyor positioning where the host controller issues pulse/direction commands rather than a fieldbus motion profile. The 1.75 kW / 5.3 A rating covers small to mid-size servo motors on machine tools, packaging equipment, and material-handling stations.
| Part number | 6SL5510-1BE11-5AA0 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| EAN | 4034106445843 |
| Rated current | 5.3 A |
|---|---|
| Rated operational voltage | 380–480 V AC |
| Motor power | 1.75 kW |
| Communication | Pulse train input (PTI) |
| Protection type | IP20 |
| Shipping weight | 2.51 kg |
|---|
| HS code | 85044095 |
|---|---|
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 16 Nov |
| Stock | Low stock |
| Series | SINAMICS S200 |
|---|---|
| Number of Phases | 3 AC |
| Line Voltage | 380 ... 480 V (+10%) |
| Line Frequency | 45 ... 66 Hz |
| Rated Input Current (3-phase) | 6.0 A |
| Inrush Current | 15.0 A |
| Max. Output Current | 20.0 A |
| Pulse Frequency | 8 kHz |
| Output Frequency | 0 ... 550 Hz |
| Control Voltage Range | 20.4 ... 28.8 V |
| Current Demand, Max. | 0.7 A |
| Installation Altitude | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 ... 55 °C (32 ... 131 °F) |
| Max. Temp. Without Power Reduction | 45 °C |
| Transport Temperature | -40 ... 70 °C (-40 ... 158 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 ... 70 °C (-40 ... 158 °F) |
| Max. Operating Humidity | 95 % |
| Degree of Protection | IP20 / UL open |
| Net Weight | 2.01 kg |
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated current of 6SL5510-1BE11-5AA0 is 5.3 A.
The rated operational voltage of 6SL5510-1BE11-5AA0 is 380–480 V AC.
The rated motor power of 6SL5510-1BE11-5AA0 is 1.75 kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for 6SL5510-1BE11-5AA0 is 85044095.
The EAN (GTIN) of 6SL5510-1BE11-5AA0 is 4034106445843.
6SL5510-1BE11-5AA0 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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