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Wistar motor WSEB40 · 6 Nm · 23 rpm vs Somfy Sonesse® ULTRA 506A2 RTS

Rated voltage — Wistar motor WSEB40 · 6 Nm · 23 rpm: 230 V [1; 2026-10-01]; Somfy Sonesse® ULTRA 506A2 RTS: 120 V [2; 2026-10-06].

Rated power input — Wistar motor WSEB40 · 6 Nm · 23 rpm: 127 W [1; 2026-10-01]; Somfy Sonesse® ULTRA 506A2 RTS: 114 W [3; 2026-09-30].

Rated current — Wistar motor WSEB40 · 6 Nm · 23 rpm: 0.55 A [1; 2026-10-01]; Somfy Sonesse® ULTRA 506A2 RTS: 0.95 A [2; 2026-10-06].

Last verified: 2026-10-06

When to choose Wistar motor WSEB40 · 6 Nm · 23 rpm

When to choose Somfy Sonesse® ULTRA 506A2 RTS

Verifiable indicators

Short-time duty (S2) — Wistar motor WSEB40 · 6 Nm · 23 rpm: 4 min [1; 2026-10-01]; Somfy Sonesse® ULTRA 506A2 RTS: 4 min [2; 2026-10-06].

Rated life — Wistar motor WSEB40 · 6 Nm · 23 rpm: Not published. Somfy Sonesse® ULTRA 506A2 RTS: Not published.

Thermal protection — Wistar motor WSEB40 · 6 Nm · 23 rpm: Not published. Somfy Sonesse® ULTRA 506A2 RTS: Not published.

IP rating — Wistar motor WSEB40 · 6 Nm · 23 rpm: IP44 [1; 2026-10-01]; Somfy Sonesse® ULTRA 506A2 RTS: IP31 [2; 2026-10-06].

Comparison table
PropertyWistar motor WSEB40 · 6 Nm · 23 rpmWistar motorWSEB40-6/23Somfy Sonesse® ULTRA 506A2 RTSSomfy1002562
Series & variant axes
SeriesDiffers: WSEB40 vs Sonesse ULTRA 50WSEB40Sonesse ULTRA 50
Identity & lineage
Series / product lineWSEB40 [1; 2026-10-01]Not published
Electrical
Rated voltageDiffers: 230 V [1; 2026-10-01] vs 120 V [2; 2026-10-06]230 V [1; 2026-10-01]120 V [2; 2026-10-06]
Mains frequency60 Hz [1; 2026-10-01]60 Hz [2; 2026-10-06]
Power supply typeAC mains [1; 2026-10-01]AC mains [2; 2026-10-06]
Rated power inputDiffers: 127 W [1; 2026-10-01] vs 114 W [3; 2026-09-30]127 W [1; 2026-10-01]114 W [3; 2026-09-30]
Standby powerNot published0.5 W [3; 2026-10-01]
Rated currentDiffers: 0.55 A [1; 2026-10-01] vs 0.95 A [2; 2026-10-06]0.55 A [1; 2026-10-01]0.95 A [2; 2026-10-06]
Cable lengthNot published3 m [2; 2026-10-06]
Drive performance
Rated torque6 Nm [1; 2026-10-01]6 Nm [2; 2026-10-06]
Rated speedDiffers: 23 rpm [1; 2026-10-01] vs 24 rpm [2; 2026-10-06]23 rpm [1; 2026-10-01]24 rpm [2; 2026-10-06]
Short-time duty (S2)4 min [1; 2026-10-01]4 min [2; 2026-10-06]
Dimensions & mounting
Motor diameter35 mm [1; 2026-10-01]Not published
Overall length680 mm [1; 2026-10-01]Not published
Weight1.4 kg [1; 2026-10-01]Not published
Limits & protection
Limit settingDiffers: Mechanical [1; 2026-10-01] vs Electronic [2; 2026-10-06]Mechanical [1; 2026-10-01]Electronic [2; 2026-10-06]
Limit rangeDiffers: 27 turns [1; 2026-10-01] vs 250 turns [2; 2026-10-06]27 turns [1; 2026-10-01]250 turns [2; 2026-10-06]
Control & communication
Control protocolNot publishedRTS [3; 2026-09-30]
Radio frequencyNot published433.42 MHz [2; 2026-10-06]
Environment & protection
IP ratingDiffers: IP44 [1; 2026-10-01] vs IP31 [2; 2026-10-06]IP44 [1; 2026-10-01]Highest statedIP31 [2; 2026-10-06]
Operating temp. (min)Not published0 °C [2; 2026-10-06]
Operating temp. (max)Not published60 °C [2; 2026-10-06]
Noise levelNot published38 dB(A) [2; 2026-10-06]
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Questions and answers

What supply voltage and frequency does each use?
Rated voltage — Wistar motor WSEB40 · 6 Nm · 23 rpm: 230 V; Somfy Sonesse® ULTRA 506A2 RTS: 120 V. Mains frequency — Wistar motor WSEB40 · 6 Nm · 23 rpm: 60 Hz; Somfy Sonesse® ULTRA 506A2 RTS: 60 Hz. Power supply type — Wistar motor WSEB40 · 6 Nm · 23 rpm: AC mains; Somfy Sonesse® ULTRA 506A2 RTS: AC mains.
What torque and speed is each rated for?
Rated torque — Wistar motor WSEB40 · 6 Nm · 23 rpm: 6 Nm; Somfy Sonesse® ULTRA 506A2 RTS: 6 Nm. Rated speed — Wistar motor WSEB40 · 6 Nm · 23 rpm: 23 rpm; Somfy Sonesse® ULTRA 506A2 RTS: 24 rpm.
What protocols and control options does each support?
Limit setting — Wistar motor WSEB40 · 6 Nm · 23 rpm: Mechanical; Somfy Sonesse® ULTRA 506A2 RTS: Electronic. Control protocol — Somfy Sonesse® ULTRA 506A2 RTS: RTS.
Which durability indicators does each publish?
OpenAxia does not rate reliability; the published indicators are: Short-time duty (S2) — Wistar motor WSEB40 · 6 Nm · 23 rpm: 4 min; Somfy Sonesse® ULTRA 506A2 RTS: 4 min. IP rating — Wistar motor WSEB40 · 6 Nm · 23 rpm: IP44; Somfy Sonesse® ULTRA 506A2 RTS: IP31.

Sources

  1. ↑Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog)wistarmotor.comSeries / product line: Ref: WSEB40Manufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-10-01 · Retrieved 2026-10-01 · Public web pageUsed for: 12981, 12971, 12980, 12961, 12969, 12973, 12957, 12959, 12975, 12965, 12977, 12979, 12982, 12978, 12963
  2. ↑Somfy PDF catalogueservice.somfy.comRated voltage: Voltage Supply: 120V AC, 60Hz [1002562] (p. 1)Manufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-10-06 · Retrieved 2026-10-06 · Public web pageUsed for: 50428, 50430, 50429, 50437, 50441, 50436, 50438, 50439, 50432, 50433, 50440, 50431, 50434, 50435, 50442
  3. ↑Somfy Systems (North America) manufacturer site (product catalog)somfysystems.comRated power input: Consumption during operation 114 WManufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-09-30 · Retrieved 2026-09-30 · Public web pageUsed for: 3609, 10105, 3611
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