What supply voltage and frequency does each use?

Rated voltage — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012: 230 V; Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: 230 V. Mains frequency — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012: 50 Hz; Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: 50 Hz. Power supply type — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012: AC mains; Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: AC mains.

Which tube diameters do they fit?

Motor diameter — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012: 45 mm; Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: 45 mm.

What torque and speed is each rated for?

Rated torque — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012: 40 Nm; Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: 50 Nm. Rated speed — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012: 12 rpm; Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: 12 rpm. Max load — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012: 75 kg; Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: 95 kg.

What protocols and control options does each support?

Limit setting — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012: Mechanical; Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: Mechanical. Control protocol — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: Proprietary RF.

Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH: 4012 vs 5012 Compared

Rated torque — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012: 40 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}; Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: 50 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.

Max load — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012: 75 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}; Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: 95 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.

Last verified: 2026-11-05

When to choose Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012

For 230 V^{[1; 2026-10-01]} / 50 Hz^{[1; 2026-10-01]} mains.
For the stated supply type: AC mains^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.
For the stated diameter: 45 mm^{[2; 2026-10-07]}.
For a rated torque of 40 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.

When to choose Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012

For 230 V^{[1; 2026-10-01]} / 50 Hz^{[1; 2026-10-01]} mains.
For the stated supply type: AC mains^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.
For the stated diameter: 45 mm^{[2; 2026-10-07]}.
For a rated torque of 50 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.

Verifiable indicators

Short-time duty (S2) — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012: 4 min^{[1; 2026-10-01]}; Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: 4 min^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.

Rated life — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012: Not published. Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: Not published.

Thermal protection — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012: Not published. Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: Not published.

IP rating — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012: IP44^{[1; 2026-10-01]}; Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: IP44^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.

Comparison table
Property	Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012NiceE PLUS MH 4012	Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012NiceE PLUS MH 5012
Series & variant axes
Series	Era Plus MH	Era Plus MH
TorqueDiffers: 40 Nm vs 50 Nm	40 Nm	50 Nm
Rated speed	12 rpm	12 rpm
Power supply	AC mains	AC mains
Electrical
Rated voltage	230 V^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	230 V^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Mains frequency	50 Hz^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	50 Hz^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Power supply type	AC mains^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	AC mains^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Rated power input	245 W^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	250 W^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Rated current	1.1 A^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	1.1 A^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Cable length	Not published	2.5 m^{[2; 2026-11-05]}
Drive performance
Rated torqueDiffers: 40 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]} vs 50 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	40 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	50 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Rated speed	12 rpm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	12 rpm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Short-time duty (S2)	4 min^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	4 min^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Max loadDiffers: 75 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]} vs 95 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	75 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	95 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Dimensions & mounting
Motor diameter	45 mm^{[2; 2026-10-07]}	45 mm^{[2; 2026-10-07]}
Overall length	806 mm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	806 mm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Weight	4 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	4 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Limits & protection
Limit setting	Mechanical^{[2; 2026-10-07]}	Mechanical^{[2; 2026-10-07]}
Limit range	36 turns^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	36 turns^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Control & communication
Control protocol	Not published	Proprietary RF^{[2; 2026-11-05]}
Radio frequency	Not published	433.92 MHz^{[2; 2026-11-05]}
Environment & protection
IP rating	IP44^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	IP44^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Compliance & declarations
Marks stated by vendor	CE^{[2; 2026-11-05]}	CE^{[2; 2026-11-05]}
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Relations and interchangeability

Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012 → Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012

Not directly interchangeable

Same product type (tubular motor)
Ø45 mm (same class)
Torque 50 Nm (+25%)
Speed 12 rpm (same)
230 V (same)
Power supply AC mains (same)
Mains 50 Hz (same)
Limits: Mechanical (same)
Length 806 mm
Limit turns 36
Protection IP44
Control system not confirmed

Required changes / checks: Control system not confirmed

Not checked: crown & drive adapters and motor head; Not checked: brackets; Not checked: remote pairing; Not checked: wiring

Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012 → Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012

Not directly interchangeable

Same product type (tubular motor)
Ø45 mm (same class)
Speed 12 rpm (same)
230 V (same)
Power supply AC mains (same)
Mains 50 Hz (same)
Limits: Mechanical (same)
Length 806 mm
Limit turns 36
Protection IP44
Torque 40 Nm is below the 50 Nm needed
Control system not confirmed

Required changes / checks: Control system not confirmed

Not checked: crown & drive adapters and motor head; Not checked: brackets; Not checked: remote pairing; Not checked: wiring

Same-series variants

Variant axis	Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012	Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012
Torque	40 Nm^{[Nice S.p.A. PDF catalogue nice_sun_shading_solutions_catalogue_en.pdf; 2026-10-01]}	50 Nm^{[Nice S.p.A. PDF catalogue nice_sun_shading_solutions_catalogue_en.pdf; 2026-10-01]}

Cross-brand alternatives

Wistar motor WSME50-LED-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]}
Wistar motor WSME50-LED-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]}
Becker R40-17-C01 PLUS: 40 Nm^{[Becker-Antriebe GmbH PDF catalogue Gesamtkatalog__4995_800_000_0__Einzelseiten_D.pdf; 2026-10-03]}, Ø 45 mm^{[Becker-Antriebe product centre (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}, 230 V^{[Becker-Antriebe GmbH PDF catalogue Gesamtkatalog__4995_800_000_0__Einzelseiten_D.pdf; 2026-10-03]}
Becker R40-17-D01: 40 Nm^{[Becker-Antriebe GmbH PDF catalogue Gesamtkatalog__4995_800_000_0__Einzelseiten_D.pdf; 2026-10-03]}, Ø 45 mm^{[Becker-Antriebe product centre (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}, 230 V^{[Becker-Antriebe GmbH PDF catalogue Gesamtkatalog__4995_800_000_0__Einzelseiten_D.pdf; 2026-10-03]}
Becker R40-17-E01: 40 Nm^{[Becker-Antriebe GmbH PDF catalogue Gesamtkatalog__4995_800_000_0__Einzelseiten_D.pdf; 2026-10-03]}, Ø 45 mm^{[Becker-Antriebe product centre (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}, 230 V^{[Becker-Antriebe GmbH PDF catalogue Gesamtkatalog__4995_800_000_0__Einzelseiten_D.pdf; 2026-10-03]}
Wistar motor WSME50-40/13: 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]}

Questions and answers

What supply voltage and frequency does each use?: Rated voltage — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012: 230 V; Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: 230 V. Mains frequency — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012: 50 Hz; Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: 50 Hz. Power supply type — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012: AC mains; Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: AC mains.
Which tube diameters do they fit?: Motor diameter — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012: 45 mm; Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: 45 mm.
What torque and speed is each rated for?: Rated torque — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012: 40 Nm; Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: 50 Nm. Rated speed — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012: 12 rpm; Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: 12 rpm. Max load — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012: 75 kg; Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: 95 kg.
What protocols and control options does each support?: Limit setting — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012: Mechanical; Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: Mechanical. Control protocol — Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012: Proprietary RF.

Sources

↑Nice S.p.A. PDF catalogueniceforyou.comRated voltage: Power supply (Vac/Hz): 230/50 [E PLUS MH 4012] (p. 132)Manufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-10-01 · Retrieved 2026-10-01 · Public web pageUsed for: 39586, 39599, 39588, 39601, 39587, 39600, 39590, 39603, 39589, 39602, 39591, 39604, 39592, 39605, 39595, 39608, 39594, 39607, 39596, 39609, 39597, 39610, 39593, 39606, 39598, 39611
↑Nice manufacturer site (product catalog)niceforyou.comCable length: Lunghezza del cavo di alimentazione 2,5 mManufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-11-05 · Retrieved 2026-09-23 · Public web pageUsed for: 69542, 51903, 51919, 51906, 51922, 69538, 69539, 69798, 69541

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Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 4012 vs Nice 230 Vac E PLUS MH 5012