What supply voltage and frequency does each use?

Rated voltage — Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm: 12 V; Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: 230 V. Mains frequency — Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: 50 Hz. Power supply type — Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm: DC; Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: AC mains.

Which tube diameters do they fit?

Motor diameter — Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm: 45 mm; Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: 45 mm.

What torque and speed is each rated for?

Rated torque — Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm: 12 Nm; Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: 12 Nm. Rated speed — Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm: 16 rpm; Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: 17 rpm.

What protocols and control options does each support?

Limit setting — Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm: Mechanical. Control protocol — Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm: Proprietary RF; Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: Bluetooth LE, Centronic.

Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm: 12 V vs 230 V

Rated voltage — Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm: 12 V^{[2; 2026-11-02]}; Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: 230 V^{[3; 2026-10-03]}.

Rated power input — Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm: 42 W^{[2; 2026-11-02]}; Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: 50 W^{[3; 2026-10-03]}.

Rated current — Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm: 3.5 A^{[2; 2026-11-02]}; Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: 0.35 A^{[3; 2026-10-03]}.

Last verified: 2026-11-02

When to choose Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm

For a supply rated 12 V^{[2; 2026-11-02]}.
For the stated supply type: DC^{[2; 2026-11-02]}.
For the stated diameter: 45 mm^{[4; 2026-10-09]}.
For a rated torque of 12 Nm^{[2; 2026-11-02]}.

When to choose Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT

For 230 V^{[3; 2026-10-03]} / 50 Hz^{[3; 2026-10-03]} mains.
For the stated supply type: AC mains^{[3; 2026-10-03]}.
For the stated diameter: 45 mm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.
For a rated torque of 12 Nm^{[3; 2026-10-03]}.

Verifiable indicators

Short-time duty (S2) — Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm: 10 min^{[2; 2026-11-02]}; Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: 4 min^{[3; 2026-10-03]}.

Rated life — Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm: Not published. Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: Not published.

Thermal protection — Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm: Not published. Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: Not published.

IP rating — Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: IP44^{[3; 2026-10-03]}. Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm: Not published.

Comparison table
Property	Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpmElero34 612.0101	Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BTBecker1010 120 008 0
Series & variant axes
SeriesDiffers: VariEco M-868 DC vs EVO 20 R PLUS	VariEco M-868 DC	EVO 20 R PLUS
Identity & lineage
Series / product line	Not published	EVO 20 R PLUS^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
GTIN / EAN	Not published	4251852915912^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Electrical
Rated voltageDiffers: 12 V^{[2; 2026-11-02]} vs 230 V^{[3; 2026-10-03]}	12 V^{[2; 2026-11-02]}	230 V^{[3; 2026-10-03]}
Mains frequency	Not published	50 Hz^{[3; 2026-10-03]}
Power supply typeDiffers: DC^{[2; 2026-11-02]} vs AC mains^{[3; 2026-10-03]}	DC^{[2; 2026-11-02]}	AC mains^{[3; 2026-10-03]}
Rated power inputDiffers: 42 W^{[2; 2026-11-02]} vs 50 W^{[3; 2026-10-03]}	42 W^{[2; 2026-11-02]}	50 W^{[3; 2026-10-03]}
Rated currentDiffers: 3.5 A^{[2; 2026-11-02]} vs 0.35 A^{[3; 2026-10-03]}	3.5 A^{[2; 2026-11-02]}	0.35 A^{[3; 2026-10-03]}
Cable connection	Not published	Pluggable cable^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Drive performance
Rated torque	12 Nm^{[2; 2026-11-02]}	12 Nm^{[3; 2026-10-03]}
Rated speedDiffers: 16 rpm^{[2; 2026-11-02]} vs 17 rpm^{[3; 2026-10-03]}	16 rpm^{[2; 2026-11-02]}	17 rpm^{[3; 2026-10-03]}
Short-time duty (S2)Differs: 10 min^{[2; 2026-11-02]} vs 4 min^{[3; 2026-10-03]}	10 min^{[2; 2026-11-02]}Highest stated	4 min^{[3; 2026-10-03]}
Duty type	S2^{[2; 2026-11-02]}	S2^{[3; 2026-10-03]}
Dimensions & mounting
Motor diameter	45 mm^{[4; 2026-10-09]}	45 mm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Fits tube diameter	≥ 50 mm^{[5; 2026-10-01]}	≥ 50 mm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
WeightDiffers: 1.7 kg^{[2; 2026-11-02]} vs 1.63 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	1.7 kg^{[2; 2026-11-02]}	1.63 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Limits & protection
Limit setting	Mechanical^{[5; 2026-10-01]}	Not published
Limit range	Not published	64 turns^{[3; 2026-10-03]}
Intermediate positions	Not published	2 positions^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Obstacle detection	Not published	Yes^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Soft start / soft stop	Not published	Yes^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Control & communication
Control protocolDiffers: Proprietary RF^{[5; 2026-10-01]} vs Bluetooth LE, Centronic^{[1; 2026-10-01]}^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	Proprietary RF^{[5; 2026-10-01]}	Bluetooth LE^{[1; 2026-10-01]}, Centronic^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Control interface (as stated)	Radio^{[5; 2026-10-01]}	Not published
Radio frequency	868 MHz^{[6; 2026-09-23]}	Not published
Two-way feedback	Not published	Yes^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Sensor inputs	Not published	Dusk^{[1; 2026-10-01]}, Frost^{[1; 2026-10-01]}, Rain^{[1; 2026-10-01]}, Sun^{[1; 2026-10-01]}, Temperature^{[1; 2026-10-01]}, Wind^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Timer / astro	Not published	Yes^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Environment & protection
IP rating	Not published	IP44^{[3; 2026-10-03]}
Application
ApplicationsDiffers: Awning, Roller shutter^{[5; 2026-10-01]}^{[5; 2026-10-01]} vs Roller shutter^{[7; 2026-10-06]}	Awning^{[5; 2026-10-01]}, Roller shutter^{[5; 2026-10-01]}	Roller shutter^{[7; 2026-10-06]}
Compliance & declarations
Marks stated by vendor	Not published	CE^{[1; 2026-10-05]}
Appearance
Colour / finish	Not published	Weiß (RAL 9016)^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Documents	Request datasheet	Request datasheet

Series

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Data gaps

Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: Overall length — Not yet collected

Questions and answers

What supply voltage and frequency does each use?: Rated voltage — Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm: 12 V; Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: 230 V. Mains frequency — Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: 50 Hz. Power supply type — Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm: DC; Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: AC mains.
Which tube diameters do they fit?: Motor diameter — Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm: 45 mm; Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: 45 mm.
What torque and speed is each rated for?: Rated torque — Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm: 12 Nm; Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: 12 Nm. Rated speed — Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm: 16 rpm; Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: 17 rpm.
What protocols and control options does each support?: Limit setting — Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm: Mechanical. Control protocol — Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 12 Nm · 16 rpm: Proprietary RF; Becker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: Bluetooth LE, Centronic.

Sources

↑Becker-Antriebe product centre (product catalog)produktcenter.becker-antriebe.comSeries / product line: Serie EVO 20 R PLUSManufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-10-01 · Retrieved 2026-10-01 · Public web pageUsed for: 12085, 12087, 12106, 12081, 12131, 12095, 12093, 12113, 12115, 12109, 12111, 12107, 12129, 12125, 12123, 12121, 12127, 12119, 12117, 48389, 12097
↑Elero GmbH PDF catalogue elero_Catalog_2026_oP_08-26_EN.pdf (Title)elero.comRated voltage: Rated voltage (V DC): 12 [346120101] (p. 136)Manufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-11-02 · Retrieved 2026-11-02 · Public web pageUsed for: 67838, 67839, 67841, 67840, 67836, 67837, 67842, 67843, 67844
↑Becker-Antriebe GmbH PDF cataloguebecker-antriebe.comRated voltage: Nennspannung: 230 V/AC / 50Hz [1010 120 008 0] (p. 40)Manufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-10-03 · Retrieved 2026-10-03 · Public web pageUsed for: 47513, 47515, 47514, 47512, 47511, 47508, 47509, 47516, 47517, 47510, 47518
↑Tubular diameter derivation tdia-elero-catalog-2026-p135-varieco-dc-melero.com[tdia-elero-catalog-2026-p135-varieco-dc-m] Ø 45 mm from "VariEco M-868 DC". archive: vendor/elero/aero/catalog_pdf/d3db2f5a3087a18e41569789454c321eaa3e24c3927400842437f18ecca3c54a.pdf p135. elero catalogue 2026 p135, Technical data VariEco M DC / VariEco M-868 DC: "Min. shaft diameter (mm) 50 … Diameter (mm) 45"Derived (vendor document) · Observed 2026-10-09 · Retrieved 2026-10-09 · Public web pageUsed for: 54570
↑Elero manufacturer site (product catalog)elero.comFits tube (min.): Shaft size (mm) from 50Manufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-10-01 · Retrieved 2026-09-23 · Public web pageUsed for: 26536, 26535, 26537, 26532, 26533, 26534
↑Elero manufacturer site (product catalog)elero.commodel: VariEco M-868 DC VariEco M12-868 DCDerived · Observed 2026-09-23 · Retrieved 2026-09-23 · Public web pageUsed for: 7345
↑https://produktcenter.becker-antriebe.com/Antriebe/Rollladenanwendungen/Antriebe-mit-integriertem-Funkempfaenger/R12-17-EVO-20-R-PLUS-BT.htmlproduktcenter.becker-antriebe.comBecker R12-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: tubular drive in produktcenter.becker-antriebe.com "Antriebe > Rollladenanwendungen" (https://produktcenter.becker-antriebe.com/Antriebe/Rollladenanwendungen/Antriebe-mit-integriertem-Funkempfaenger/R12-17-EVO-20-R-PLUS-BT.html)Manufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-10-06 · Retrieved 2026-10-06 · Public web pageUsed for: 50725

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