What supply voltage and frequency does each use?

Rated voltage — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: 230 V; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: 230 V. Mains frequency — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: 50 Hz; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: 50 Hz. Power supply type — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: AC mains; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: AC mains.

Which tube diameters do they fit?

Motor diameter — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: 45 mm; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: 45 mm.

What torque and speed is each rated for?

Rated torque — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: 15 Nm; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: 8 Nm. Rated speed — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: 17 rpm; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: 17 rpm. Max load — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: 28 kg; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: 15 kg.

Which durability indicators does each publish?

OpenAxia does not rate reliability; the published indicators are: Short-time duty (S2) — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: 4 min; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: 4 min. IP rating — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: IP44; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: IP44.

Nice Era Fit M BD: 1517 vs 817 Compared

Rated power input — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: 170 W^{[1; 2026-10-01]}; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: 120 W^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.

Rated current — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: 0.75 A^{[1; 2026-10-01]}; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: 0.55 A^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.

Rated torque — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: 15 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: 8 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.

Last verified: 2026-10-09

When to choose Nice Era Fit M BD 1517

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; 2026-10-09]}.
For a rated torque of 15 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.

When to choose Nice Era Fit M BD 817

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; 2026-10-09]}.
For a rated torque of 8 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.

Verifiable indicators

Short-time duty (S2) — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: 4 min^{[1; 2026-10-01]}; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: 4 min^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.

IP rating — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: IP44^{[1; 2026-10-01]}; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: IP44^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.

Comparison table
Property	Nice Era Fit M BD 1517NiceE FIT M 1517 BD	Nice Era Fit M BD 817NiceE FIT M 817 BD
Series & variant axes
Series	Era Fit M BD	Era Fit M BD
TorqueDiffers: 15 Nm vs 8 Nm	15 Nm	8 Nm
Rated speed	17 rpm	17 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 inputDiffers: 170 W^{[1; 2026-10-01]} vs 120 W^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	170 W^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	120 W^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Standby power	< 0.5 W^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	< 0.5 W^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Rated currentDiffers: 0.75 A^{[1; 2026-10-01]} vs 0.55 A^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	0.75 A^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	0.55 A^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Drive performance
Rated torqueDiffers: 15 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]} vs 8 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	15 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	8 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Rated speed	17 rpm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	17 rpm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Short-time duty (S2)	4 min^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	4 min^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Max loadDiffers: 28 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]} vs 15 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	28 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	15 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Dimensions & mounting
Motor diameter	45 mm^{[2; 2026-10-09]}	45 mm^{[2; 2026-10-09]}
Overall length	—	426 mm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
WeightDiffers: 2.45 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]} vs 2.15 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	2.45 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	2.15 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Limits & protection
Limit range	92 turns^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	92 turns^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Environment & protection
IP rating	IP44^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	IP44^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
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Relations and interchangeability

Nice Era Fit M BD 1517 → Nice Era Fit M BD 817

Not directly interchangeable

Same product type (tubular motor)
Ø45 mm (same class)
Speed 17 rpm (same)
230 V (same)
Power supply AC mains (same)
Mains 50 Hz (same)
Limit turns 92
Protection IP44
Torque 8 Nm is below the 15 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

Nice Era Fit M BD 817 → Nice Era Fit M BD 1517

Not directly interchangeable

Same product type (tubular motor)
Ø45 mm (same class)
Speed 17 rpm (same)
230 V (same)
Power supply AC mains (same)
Mains 50 Hz (same)
Limit turns 92
Protection IP44
Torque 15 Nm is far above 8 Nm
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 Era Fit M BD 1517	Nice Era Fit M BD 817
Torque	15 Nm^{[Nice S.p.A. PDF catalogue nice_sun_shading_solutions_catalogue_en.pdf; 2026-10-01]}	8 Nm^{[Nice S.p.A. PDF catalogue nice_sun_shading_solutions_catalogue_en.pdf; 2026-10-01]}

Cross-brand alternatives

Becker R8-17-EVO 20 R PLUS BT: 8 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 R8-17-C01 PLUS: 8 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 R8-17-D01: 8 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 R8-17-EVO 20 R BT: 8 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 R8-17-EVO 20 R: 8 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 R8-17-E01: 8 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]}

Data gaps

Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: Series / product line — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 817: Series / product line — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: Cable connection — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 817: Cable connection — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: Cable length — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 817: Cable length — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: Speed range (min) — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 817: Speed range (min) — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: Fits tube diameter — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 817: Fits tube diameter — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: Overall length — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: Limit setting — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 817: Limit setting — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: Control protocol — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 817: Control protocol — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: Radio frequency — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 817: Radio frequency — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: Two-way feedback — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 817: Two-way feedback — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: Operating temp. (min) — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 817: Operating temp. (min) — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: Operating temp. (max) — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 817: Operating temp. (max) — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: Noise level — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 817: Noise level — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: Applications — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 817: Applications — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: Marks stated by vendor — Not yet collected
Nice Era Fit M BD 817: Marks stated by vendor — Not yet collected

Questions and answers

What supply voltage and frequency does each use?: Rated voltage — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: 230 V; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: 230 V. Mains frequency — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: 50 Hz; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: 50 Hz. Power supply type — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: AC mains; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: AC mains.
Which tube diameters do they fit?: Motor diameter — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: 45 mm; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: 45 mm.
What torque and speed is each rated for?: Rated torque — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: 15 Nm; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: 8 Nm. Rated speed — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: 17 rpm; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: 17 rpm. Max load — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: 28 kg; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: 15 kg.
Which durability indicators does each publish?: OpenAxia does not rate reliability; the published indicators are: Short-time duty (S2) — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: 4 min; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: 4 min. IP rating — Nice Era Fit M BD 1517: IP44; Nice Era Fit M BD 817: IP44.

Sources

↑Nice S.p.A. PDF catalogueniceforyou.comRated voltage: Power supply (VAC/Hz): 230/50 [E FIT M 1517 BD] (p. 129)Manufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-10-01 · Retrieved 2026-10-01 · Public web pageUsed for: 39359, 39345, 39361, 39347, 39360, 39346, 39363, 39349, 39364, 39350, 39362, 39348, 39365, 39351, 39366, 39352, 39369, 39355, 39367, 39353, 39356, 39370, 39357, 39368, 39354, 39371, 39358
↑Tubular diameter derivation tdia-nice-era-size-v1niceforyou.com[tdia-nice-era-size-v1] Ø 45 mm from "E FIT M 1517". corroborated by: tdia-nice-catalog-size-string-v1. Nice Era Star T manual §3.1: motors that are size "S" (Ø = 35 mm) … size "M" (Ø = 45 mm) … size "L" (Ø = 58 mm). Nice Sun Shading catalogue 2026 p70: "ERA INN S Ø 35 mm", "ERA INN M Ø 45 mm".Derived (model name) · Observed 2026-10-09 · Retrieved 2026-10-09 · Public web pageUsed for: 54491, 54490

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Nice Era Fit M BD 1517 vs Nice Era Fit M BD 817