Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 13 rpm vs Somfy 515S2 RS485

When to choose Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 13 rpm

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

When to choose Somfy 515S2 RS485

• For 120 V ^{[2; 2026-10-06]} / 60 Hz ^{[2; 2026-10-06]} mains.
• For the stated supply type: AC mains ^{[2; 2026-10-06]}.
• For a rated torque of 15 Nm ^{[2; 2026-10-06]}.
• For the stated control protocol: RS-485 ^{[3; 2026-09-30]}.

Verifiable indicators

Short-time duty (S2) — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 13 rpm: 4 min ^{[1; 2026-10-01]}; Somfy 515S2 RS485: 4 min ^{[2; 2026-10-06]}.

Rated life — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 13 rpm: Not published. Somfy 515S2 RS485: Not published.

Thermal protection — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 13 rpm: Not published. Somfy 515S2 RS485: Not published.

IP rating — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 13 rpm: IP44 ^{[4; 2026-10-06]}; Somfy 515S2 RS485: IP44 ^{[2; 2026-10-06]}.

Series

• WSME50
• LT50

Cross-brand alternatives

• Gaposa SILEO XQ5E1530: 15 Nm ^{[Gaposa manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}, Ø 45 mm ^{[Gaposa manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}, 230 V ^{[Gaposa manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}
• Gaposa SILEO XQ5EX1530: 15 Nm ^{[Gaposa manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}, Ø 45 mm ^{[Gaposa manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}, 230 V ^{[Gaposa manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}
• Gaposa SILEO XQ5P1530: 15 Nm ^{[Gaposa manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}, Ø 45 mm ^{[Gaposa manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}, 230 V ^{[Gaposa manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}
• Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: 15 Nm ^{[Nice S.p.A. PDF catalogue nice_sun_shading_solutions_catalogue_en.pdf; 2026-10-01]}, Ø 45 mm ^{[Nice manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-07]}, 230 V ^{[Nice S.p.A. PDF catalogue nice_sun_shading_solutions_catalogue_en.pdf; 2026-10-01]}
• Nice TTBus technology. Ideal for projection screens. M size 45 mm. E MAT MVS 1517: 15 Nm ^{[Nice S.p.A. PDF catalogue nice_sun_shading_solutions_catalogue_en.pdf; 2026-10-01]}, Ø 45 mm ^{[Tubular diameter derivation tdia-nice-era-size-v1; 2026-10-09]}, 230 V ^{[Nice S.p.A. PDF catalogue nice_sun_shading_solutions_catalogue_en.pdf; 2026-10-01]}
• Nice Era Quick E QUICK M SH 1517: 15 Nm ^{[Nice S.p.A. PDF catalogue nice_sun_shading_solutions_catalogue_en.pdf; 2026-10-01]}, Ø 45 mm ^{[Tubular diameter derivation tdia-nice-era-size-v1; 2026-10-09]}, 230 V ^{[Nice S.p.A. PDF catalogue nice_sun_shading_solutions_catalogue_en.pdf; 2026-10-01]}

Questions and answers

What supply voltage and frequency does each use?

Rated voltage — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 13 rpm: 230 V; Somfy 515S2 RS485: 120 V. Mains frequency — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 13 rpm: 50 Hz; Somfy 515S2 RS485: 60 Hz. Power supply type — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 13 rpm: AC mains; Somfy 515S2 RS485: AC mains.

What torque and speed is each rated for?

Rated torque — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 13 rpm: 15 Nm; Somfy 515S2 RS485: 15 Nm. Rated speed — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 13 rpm: 13 rpm.

What protocols and control options does each support?

Limit setting — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 13 rpm: Mechanical; Somfy 515S2 RS485: Electronic. 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) — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 13 rpm: 4 min; Somfy 515S2 RS485: 4 min. IP rating — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 13 rpm: IP44; Somfy 515S2 RS485: IP44.