Which tube diameters do they fit?

Motor diameter — Elero VariEco M NHK · 40 Nm · 14 rpm: 45 mm; Becker R40-17-C01 PLUS: 45 mm.

What torque and speed is each rated for?

Rated torque — Elero VariEco M NHK · 40 Nm · 14 rpm: 40 Nm; Becker R40-17-C01 PLUS: 40 Nm. Rated speed — Elero VariEco M NHK · 40 Nm · 14 rpm: 14 rpm; Becker R40-17-C01 PLUS: 17 rpm.

What protocols and control options does each support?

Limit setting — Elero VariEco M NHK · 40 Nm · 14 rpm: Mechanical. Control protocol — Becker R40-17-C01 PLUS: Centronic.

What certifications are on record for each?

Marks stated by vendor — Becker R40-17-C01 PLUS: CE.

Elero VariEco M NHK · 40 Nm vs Becker R40-17-C01 PLUS

Rated speed — Elero VariEco M NHK · 40 Nm · 14 rpm^{[3; 2026-09-23]}: 14 rpm.

Rated speed — Becker R40-17-C01 PLUS: 17 rpm^{[2; 2026-10-03]}.

Last verified: 2026-10-09

When to choose Elero VariEco M NHK · 40 Nm · 14 rpm

For the stated diameter: 45 mm^{[4; 2026-10-09]}.
For a rated torque of 40 Nm^{[3; 2026-09-23]}.
For a rated speed of 14 rpm^{[3; 2026-09-23]}.
For the stated limit type: Mechanical^{[3; 2026-10-01]}.

When to choose Becker R40-17-C01 PLUS

For 230 V^{[2; 2026-10-03]} / 50 Hz^{[2; 2026-10-03]} mains.
For the stated supply type: AC mains^{[2; 2026-10-03]}.
For the stated diameter: 45 mm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.
For a rated torque of 40 Nm^{[2; 2026-10-03]}.

Verifiable indicators

Short-time duty (S2) — Becker R40-17-C01 PLUS: 4 min^{[2; 2026-10-03]}. Elero VariEco M NHK · 40 Nm · 14 rpm: Not published.

Rated life — Elero VariEco M NHK · 40 Nm · 14 rpm: Not published. Becker R40-17-C01 PLUS: Not published.

Thermal protection — Elero VariEco M NHK · 40 Nm · 14 rpm: Not published. Becker R40-17-C01 PLUS: Not published.

IP rating — Becker R40-17-C01 PLUS: IP44^{[2; 2026-10-03]}. Elero VariEco M NHK · 40 Nm · 14 rpm: Not published.

Comparison table
Property	Elero VariEco M NHK · 40 Nm · 14 rpmElero34 853.0001	Becker R40-17-C01 PLUSBecker2040 120 117 0
Series & variant axes
SeriesDiffers: VariEco M NHK vs C01 PLUS	VariEco M NHK	C01 PLUS
Identity & lineage
Series / product line	Not published	C01 PLUS^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
GTIN / EAN	Not published	4251852900604^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Electrical
Rated voltage	Not published	230 V^{[2; 2026-10-03]}
Mains frequency	Not published	50 Hz^{[2; 2026-10-03]}
Power supply type	Not published	AC mains^{[2; 2026-10-03]}
Rated power input	Not published	260 W^{[2; 2026-10-03]}
Rated current	Not published	1.15 A^{[2; 2026-10-03]}
Cable connection	Not published	Pluggable cable^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Drive performance
Rated torque	40 Nm^{[3; 2026-09-23]}	40 Nm^{[2; 2026-10-03]}
Rated speedDiffers: 14 rpm^{[3; 2026-09-23]} vs 17 rpm^{[2; 2026-10-03]}	14 rpm^{[3; 2026-09-23]}	17 rpm^{[2; 2026-10-03]}
Short-time duty (S2)	Not published	4 min^{[2; 2026-10-03]}
Duty type	Not published	S2^{[2; 2026-10-03]}
Dimensions & mounting
Motor diameter	45 mm^{[4; 2026-10-09]}	45 mm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Fits tube diameter	≥ 50 mm^{[3; 2026-10-01]}	≥ 50 mm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Weight	Not published	2.926 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Limits & protection
Limit setting	Mechanical^{[3; 2026-10-01]}	Not published
Limit range	Not published	64 turns^{[2; 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 protocol	Not published	Centronic^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Control interface (as stated)	Hardwired^{[3; 2026-10-01]}	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^{[2; 2026-10-03]}
Application
ApplicationsDiffers: Awning, Roller blind, Roller shutter, Screen^{[3; 2026-10-01]}^{[3; 2026-10-05]}^{[3; 2026-10-01]}^{[3; 2026-10-01]} vs Roller shutter^{[5; 2026-10-06]}	Awning^{[3; 2026-10-01]}, Roller blind^{[3; 2026-10-05]}, Roller shutter^{[3; 2026-10-01]}, Screen^{[3; 2026-10-01]}	Roller shutter^{[5; 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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Wistar motor WSME50-40/16: 40 Nm^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}, Ø 45 mm^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}, 120 V^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}
Wistar motor WSM50-40/13: 40 Nm^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}, Ø 45 mm^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}, 230 V^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}
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Data gaps

Becker R40-17-C01 PLUS: Overall length — Not yet collected

Questions and answers

Which tube diameters do they fit?: Motor diameter — Elero VariEco M NHK · 40 Nm · 14 rpm: 45 mm; Becker R40-17-C01 PLUS: 45 mm.
What torque and speed is each rated for?: Rated torque — Elero VariEco M NHK · 40 Nm · 14 rpm: 40 Nm; Becker R40-17-C01 PLUS: 40 Nm. Rated speed — Elero VariEco M NHK · 40 Nm · 14 rpm: 14 rpm; Becker R40-17-C01 PLUS: 17 rpm.
What protocols and control options does each support?: Limit setting — Elero VariEco M NHK · 40 Nm · 14 rpm: Mechanical. Control protocol — Becker R40-17-C01 PLUS: Centronic.
What certifications are on record for each?: Marks stated by vendor — Becker R40-17-C01 PLUS: CE.

Sources

↑Becker-Antriebe product centre (product catalog)produktcenter.becker-antriebe.comSeries / product line: Serie C01 PLUSManufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-10-01 · Retrieved 2026-10-01 · Public web pageUsed for: 12806, 12808, 12828, 12802, 12852, 12817, 12814, 12833, 12835, 12831, 12829, 12850, 12846, 12844, 12842, 12847, 12840, 12837, 48399, 12819
↑Becker-Antriebe GmbH PDF cataloguebecker-antriebe.comRated voltage: Nennspannung: 230 V/AC / 50Hz [2040 120 117 0] (p. 42)Manufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-10-03 · Retrieved 2026-10-03 · Public web pageUsed for: 47623, 47625, 47624, 47622, 47621, 47618, 47619, 47626, 47627, 47620, 47628
↑Elero manufacturer site (product catalog)elero.comRated torque: 40 NmManufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-09-23 · Retrieved 2026-09-23 · Public web pageUsed for: 1845, 1846, 26965, 26964, 26960, 26962, 49010, 26961, 26963
↑Tubular diameter derivation tdia-elero-catalog-2026-p67-varieco-melero.com[tdia-elero-catalog-2026-p67-varieco-m] Ø 45 mm from "VariEco M NHK". archive: vendor/elero/aero/catalog_pdf/d3db2f5a3087a18e41569789454c321eaa3e24c3927400842437f18ecca3c54a.pdf p67. elero catalogue 2026 p67, Technical data VariEco M / VariEco M high-speed version / VariEco+ M / VariEco+ M high-speed version / VariEco M NHK: "Min. shaft diameter (mm) 50 … Diameter (mm) 45"Derived (vendor document) · Observed 2026-10-09 · Retrieved 2026-10-09 · Public web pageUsed for: 54575
↑https://produktcenter.becker-antriebe.com/Antriebe/Rollladenanwendungen/Antriebe-mit-integriertem-Funkempfaenger/R40-17-C01-PLUS.htmlproduktcenter.becker-antriebe.comBecker R40-17-C01 PLUS: tubular drive in produktcenter.becker-antriebe.com "Antriebe > Rollladenanwendungen" (https://produktcenter.becker-antriebe.com/Antriebe/Rollladenanwendungen/Antriebe-mit-integriertem-Funkempfaenger/R40-17-C01-PLUS.html)Manufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-10-06 · Retrieved 2026-10-06 · Public web pageUsed for: 50753

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