Somfy 515S2 RS485 vs Elero VariEco L RH · 15 Nm · 64 rpm
Rated voltage — Somfy 515S2 RS485: 120 V [1; 2026-10-06]; Elero VariEco L RH · 15 Nm · 64 rpm: 230 V [2; 2026-10-01].
Rated power input — Somfy 515S2 RS485: 210 W [3; 2026-09-30]; Elero VariEco L RH · 15 Nm · 64 rpm: 415 W [2; 2026-10-01].
Mains frequency — Somfy 515S2 RS485: 60 Hz [1; 2026-10-06]; Elero VariEco L RH · 15 Nm · 64 rpm: 50 Hz [2; 2026-10-01].
Last verified: 2026-10-09
When to choose Somfy 515S2 RS485
- For 120 V [1; 2026-10-06] / 60 Hz [1; 2026-10-06] mains.
- For the stated supply type: AC mains [1; 2026-10-06].
- For a rated torque of 15 Nm [1; 2026-10-06].
- For the stated control protocol: RS-485 [3; 2026-09-30].
When to choose Elero VariEco L RH · 15 Nm · 64 rpm
- For 230 V [2; 2026-10-01] / 50 Hz [2; 2026-10-01] mains.
- For the stated supply type: AC mains [2; 2026-10-01].
- For the stated diameter: 58 mm [4; 2026-10-09].
- For a rated torque of 15 Nm [2; 2026-10-01].
Verifiable indicators
Short-time duty (S2) — Somfy 515S2 RS485: 4 min [1; 2026-10-06]; Elero VariEco L RH · 15 Nm · 64 rpm: 4 min [2; 2026-10-01].
Rated life — Somfy 515S2 RS485: Not published. Elero VariEco L RH · 15 Nm · 64 rpm: Not published.
Thermal protection — Somfy 515S2 RS485: Not published. Elero VariEco L RH · 15 Nm · 64 rpm: Not published.
IP rating — Somfy 515S2 RS485: IP44 [1; 2026-10-06]. Elero VariEco L RH · 15 Nm · 64 rpm: Not published.
| Property | Somfy 515S2 RS485Somfy1002427 | Elero VariEco L RH · 15 Nm · 64 rpmElero36 883.0101 |
|---|---|---|
| Series & variant axes | ||
| SeriesDiffers: LT50 vs VariEco L RH | LT50 | VariEco L RH |
| Electrical | ||
| Rated voltageDiffers: 120 V [1; 2026-10-06] vs 230 V [2; 2026-10-01] | 120 V [1; 2026-10-06] | 230 V [2; 2026-10-01] |
| Mains frequencyDiffers: 60 Hz [1; 2026-10-06] vs 50 Hz [2; 2026-10-01] | 60 Hz [1; 2026-10-06] | 50 Hz [2; 2026-10-01] |
| Power supply type | AC mains [1; 2026-10-06] | AC mains [2; 2026-10-01] |
| Rated power inputDiffers: 210 W [3; 2026-09-30] vs 415 W [2; 2026-10-01] | 210 W [3; 2026-09-30] | 415 W [2; 2026-10-01] |
| Standby power | 0.5 W [3; 2026-10-01] | Not published |
| Rated current | 1.8 A [1; 2026-10-06] | 1.8 A [2; 2026-10-01] |
| Cable length | 3 m [1; 2026-10-06] | Not published |
| Drive performance | ||
| Rated torque | 15 Nm [1; 2026-10-06] | 15 Nm [2; 2026-10-01] |
| Rated speed | Not published | 64 rpm [2; 2026-10-01] |
| Short-time duty (S2) | 4 min [1; 2026-10-06] | 4 min [2; 2026-10-01] |
| Duty type | Not published | S2 [2; 2026-10-01] |
| Dimensions & mounting | ||
| Motor diameter | Not published | 58 mm [4; 2026-10-09] |
| Fits tube diameter | Not published | ≥ 63 mm [5; 2026-10-01] |
| Weight | Not published | 4.8 kg [2; 2026-10-01] |
| Limits & protection | ||
| Limit settingDiffers: Electronic [1; 2026-10-06] vs Mechanical [5; 2026-10-01] | Electronic [1; 2026-10-06] | Mechanical [5; 2026-10-01] |
| Limit range | 300 turns [1; 2026-10-06] | Not published |
| Control & communication | ||
| Control protocol | RS-485 [3; 2026-09-30] | Not published |
| Control interface (as stated) | Not published | Hardwired [5; 2026-10-01] |
| Environment & protection | ||
| IP rating | IP44 [1; 2026-10-06] | Not published |
| Operating temp. (min) | -20 °C [1; 2026-10-06] | Not published |
| Operating temp. (max) | 60 °C [1; 2026-10-06] | Not published |
| Noise level | 55 dB(A) [1; 2026-10-06] | Not published |
| Application | ||
| Applications | Not published | Awning [5; 2026-10-01], Roller shutter [5; 2026-10-01] |
| Documents | Official datasheet ↗ | Request datasheet |
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Questions and answers
- What supply voltage and frequency does each use?
- Rated voltage — Somfy 515S2 RS485: 120 V; Elero VariEco L RH · 15 Nm · 64 rpm: 230 V. Mains frequency — Somfy 515S2 RS485: 60 Hz; Elero VariEco L RH · 15 Nm · 64 rpm: 50 Hz. Power supply type — Somfy 515S2 RS485: AC mains; Elero VariEco L RH · 15 Nm · 64 rpm: AC mains.
- What torque and speed is each rated for?
- Rated torque — Somfy 515S2 RS485: 15 Nm; Elero VariEco L RH · 15 Nm · 64 rpm: 15 Nm. Rated speed — Elero VariEco L RH · 15 Nm · 64 rpm: 64 rpm.
- What protocols and control options does each support?
- Limit setting — Somfy 515S2 RS485: Electronic; Elero VariEco L RH · 15 Nm · 64 rpm: Mechanical. Control protocol — Somfy 515S2 RS485: RS-485.
- Which durability indicators does each publish?
- OpenAxia does not rate reliability; the published indicators are: Short-time duty (S2) — Somfy 515S2 RS485: 4 min; Elero VariEco L RH · 15 Nm · 64 rpm: 4 min. IP rating — Somfy 515S2 RS485: IP44.
Sources
- ↑Somfy PDF catalogue lt50rs485-d0034service.somfy.comRated voltage: Voltage Supply: 120V AC, 60Hz [1002427] (p. 1)Used for: 50298, 50300, 50299, 50308, 50306, 50307, 50309, 50302, 50303, 50301, 50304, 50305, 50310
- ↑Elero GmbH PDF catalogue elero_Catalog_2026_oP_08-26_EN.pdf (Title)elero.comRated voltage: Rated voltage (V): 1 ~ 230 [368830101] (p. 96)Used for: 34285, 34287, 34286, 34289, 34288, 34283, 34284, 34290, 34291, 34292
- ↑Somfy Systems (North America) manufacturer site (product catalog)somfysystems.comRated power input: Consumption during operation 210 WUsed for: 4429, 10527, 4431
- ↑Tubular diameter derivation tdia-elero-catalog-2026-p95-varieco-lelero.com[tdia-elero-catalog-2026-p95-varieco-l] Ø 58 mm from "VariEco L RH". archive: vendor/elero/aero/catalog_pdf/d3db2f5a3087a18e41569789454c321eaa3e24c3927400842437f18ecca3c54a.pdf p95. elero catalogue 2026 p95, Technical data VariEco L RH / VariEco L RH High-speed version / VariEco L NHK: "Min. shaft diameter (mm) 63 … Diameter (mm) 58"Used for: 54565
- ↑Elero manufacturer site (product catalog)elero.comFits tube (min.): Shaft size (mm) from 63Used for: 26510, 26509, 26506, 26507, 26508