What supply voltage and frequency does each use?

Rated voltage — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm: 230 V; Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: 230 V. Mains frequency — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm: 50 Hz; Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: 50 Hz. Power supply type — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm: AC mains; Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: AC mains.

Which tube diameters do they fit?

Motor diameter — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm: 45 mm; Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: 45 mm.

What torque and speed is each rated for?

Rated torque — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm: 15 Nm; Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: 15 Nm. Rated speed — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm: 17 rpm; Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: 17 rpm. Max load — Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: 28 kg.

What protocols and control options does each support?

Limit setting — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm: Mechanical; Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: Mechanical.

Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm: 174 W vs 170 W

Rated power input — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm: 174 W^{[1; 2026-10-01]}; Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: 170 W^{[2; 2026-10-01]}.

Rated current — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm: 0.72 A^{[1; 2026-10-01]}; Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: 0.75 A^{[2; 2026-10-01]}.

Overall length — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm: 700 mm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}; Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: 451 mm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}.

Last verified: 2026-10-07

When to choose Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 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 Nice 230 Vac E M 1517

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: 45 mm^{[3; 2026-10-07]}.
For a rated torque of 15 Nm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}.

Verifiable indicators

Short-time duty (S2) — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm: 4 min^{[1; 2026-10-01]}; Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: 4 min^{[2; 2026-10-01]}.

Rated life — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm: Not published. Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: Not published.

Thermal protection — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm: Not published. Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: Not published.

IP rating — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm: IP44^{[4; 2026-10-06]}; Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: IP44^{[2; 2026-10-01]}.

Comparison table
Property	Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpmWistar motorWSME50-15/17	Nice 230 Vac E M 1517NiceE M 1517
Series & variant axes
SeriesDiffers: WSME50 vs Era M	WSME50	Era M
Identity & lineage
Series / product line	WSME50^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	Not published
Electrical
Rated voltage	230 V^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	230 V^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Mains frequency	50 Hz^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	50 Hz^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Power supply type	AC mains^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	AC mains^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Rated power inputDiffers: 174 W^{[1; 2026-10-01]} vs 170 W^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	174 W^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	170 W^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Rated currentDiffers: 0.72 A^{[1; 2026-10-01]} vs 0.75 A^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	0.72 A^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	0.75 A^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Drive performance
Rated torque	15 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	15 Nm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Rated speed	17 rpm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	17 rpm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Short-time duty (S2)	4 min^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	4 min^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Max load	Not published	28 kg^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Dimensions & mounting
Motor diameter	45 mm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	45 mm^{[3; 2026-10-07]}
Overall lengthDiffers: 700 mm^{[1; 2026-10-01]} vs 451 mm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	700 mm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	451 mm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
WeightDiffers: 3.98 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]} vs 2.15 kg^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	3.98 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	2.15 kg^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Limits & protection
Limit setting	Mechanical^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	Mechanical^{[3; 2026-10-07]}
Limit range	27 turns^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	27 turns^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Control & communication
Max paired transmitters	15 pcs^{[4; 2026-10-06]}	Not published
Environment & protection
IP rating	IP44^{[4; 2026-10-06]}	IP44^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Operating temp. (min)	-10 °C^{[4; 2026-10-06]}	Not published
Operating temp. (max)	55 °C^{[4; 2026-10-06]}	Not published
Documents	Request datasheet	Request datasheet

Relations and interchangeability

Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm → Nice 230 Vac E M 1517

Not directly interchangeable

Same product type (tubular motor)
Ø45 mm (same class)
Torque 15 Nm (same)
Speed 17 rpm (same)
230 V (same)
Power supply AC mains (same)
Mains 50 Hz (same)
Limits: Mechanical (same)
Length 451 mm
Limit turns 27
Protection IP44
Control system not confirmed
Other brand: crown & drive adapters, head and bracket must be checked

Required changes / checks: Control system not confirmed; Other brand: crown & drive adapters, head and bracket must be checked

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

Nice 230 Vac E M 1517 → Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm

Not directly interchangeable

Same product type (tubular motor)
Ø45 mm (same class)
Torque 15 Nm (same)
Speed 17 rpm (same)
230 V (same)
Power supply AC mains (same)
Mains 50 Hz (same)
Limits: Mechanical (same)
Limit turns 27
Protection IP44
Control system not confirmed
249 mm longer: check the space between brackets
Other brand: crown & drive adapters, head and bracket must be checked

Required changes / checks: Control system not confirmed; 249 mm longer: check the space between brackets; Other brand: crown & drive adapters, head and bracket must be checked

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

Series

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]}

Questions and answers

What supply voltage and frequency does each use?: Rated voltage — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm: 230 V; Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: 230 V. Mains frequency — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm: 50 Hz; Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: 50 Hz. Power supply type — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm: AC mains; Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: AC mains.
Which tube diameters do they fit?: Motor diameter — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm: 45 mm; Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: 45 mm.
What torque and speed is each rated for?: Rated torque — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm: 15 Nm; Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: 15 Nm. Rated speed — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm: 17 rpm; Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: 17 rpm. Max load — Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: 28 kg.
What protocols and control options does each support?: Limit setting — Wistar motor WSME50 · 15 Nm · 17 rpm: Mechanical; Nice 230 Vac E M 1517: Mechanical.

Sources

↑Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog)wistarmotor.comSeries / product line: Ref: WSME50Manufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-10-01 · Retrieved 2026-10-01 · Public web pageUsed for: 13824, 13817, 13823, 13808, 13816, 13818, 13803, 13805, 13819, 13811, 13820, 13822, 13825, 13821
↑Nice S.p.A. PDF catalogueniceforyou.comRated voltage: Power supply (Vac/Hz): 230/50 [E M 1517] (p. 116)Manufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-10-01 · Retrieved 2026-10-01 · Public web pageUsed for: 38970, 38972, 38971, 38974, 38973, 38975, 38976, 38979, 38977, 38980, 38981, 38978, 38982
↑Nice manufacturer site (product catalog)niceforyou.comMotor diameter: Ø 45 mmManufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-10-07 · Retrieved 2026-09-23 · Public web pageUsed for: 51565, 51567
↑Wistar motor PDF catalogue WSME50wistarmotor.comMax paired transmitters: compatible with 15 emitters at most: 15 (p. 1)Manufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-10-06 · Retrieved 2026-10-06 · Public web pageUsed for: 50048, 50047, 50049, 50050

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