What torque and speed is each rated for?

Rated torque — Somfy T5Hz 15Nm 18rpm 120V: 15 Nm; Nice Era MH 1517: 15 Nm. Rated speed — Somfy T5Hz 15Nm 18rpm 120V: 18 rpm; Nice Era MH 1517: 17 rpm. Max load — Nice Era MH 1517: 28 kg.

Which durability indicators does each publish?

OpenAxia does not rate reliability; the published indicators are: Short-time duty (S2) — Nice Era MH 1517: 4 min. IP rating — Somfy T5Hz 15Nm 18rpm 120V: IP44; Nice Era MH 1517: IP44.

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Rated power input — Somfy T5Hz 15Nm 18rpm 120V: 145 W^{[1; 2026-09-30]}; Nice Era MH 1517: 170 W^{[2; 2026-10-03]}.

Rated speed — Somfy T5Hz 15Nm 18rpm 120V: 18 rpm^{[1; 2026-10-05]}; Nice Era MH 1517: 17 rpm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}.

Last verified: 2026-10-05

When to choose Somfy T5Hz 15Nm 18rpm 120V

For a supply rated 120 V^{[1; 2026-09-30]}.
For the stated supply type: AC mains^{[1; 2026-09-30]}.
For a rated torque of 15 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-05]}.
For a rated speed of 18 rpm^{[1; 2026-10-05]}.

When to choose Nice Era MH 1517

For a rated torque of 15 Nm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}.
For a stated load of 28 kg^{[2; 2026-10-01]}.
For a rated speed of 17 rpm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}.
For the stated protection rating: IP44^{[2; 2026-10-01]}.

Verifiable indicators

Short-time duty (S2) — Nice Era MH 1517: 4 min^{[2; 2026-10-01]}. Somfy T5Hz 15Nm 18rpm 120V: Not published.

Rated life — Somfy T5Hz 15Nm 18rpm 120V: Not published. Nice Era MH 1517: Not yet collected.

Thermal protection — Somfy T5Hz 15Nm 18rpm 120V: Not published. Nice Era MH 1517: Not yet collected.

IP rating — Somfy T5Hz 15Nm 18rpm 120V: IP44^{[1; 2026-09-30]}; Nice Era MH 1517: IP44^{[2; 2026-10-01]}.

Comparison table
Property	Somfy T5Hz 15Nm 18rpm 120VSomfy2005133	Nice Era MH 1517NiceE MH 1517
Series & variant axes
SeriesDiffers: T5 Hz vs Era MH	T5 Hz	Era MH
Electrical
Rated voltage	120 V^{[1; 2026-09-30]}	—
Power supply type	AC mains^{[1; 2026-09-30]}	—
Rated power inputDiffers: 145 W^{[1; 2026-09-30]} vs 170 W^{[2; 2026-10-03]}	145 W^{[1; 2026-09-30]}	170 W^{[2; 2026-10-03]}
Standby power	0.38 W^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	—
Rated current	Not published	0.75 A^{[2; 2026-10-03]}
Drive performance
Rated torque	15 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-05]}	15 Nm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Rated speedDiffers: 18 rpm^{[1; 2026-10-05]} vs 17 rpm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	18 rpm^{[1; 2026-10-05]}	17 rpm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Short-time duty (S2)	Not published	4 min^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Max load	Not published	28 kg^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Dimensions & mounting
Overall length	Not published	602 mm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Weight	Not published	2.8 kg^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Limits & protection
Limit range	Not published	36 turns^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Control & communication
Radio frequency	433.42 MHz^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	—
Radio range	150 m^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	—
Environment & protection
IP rating	IP44^{[1; 2026-09-30]}	IP44^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Noise level	50 dB(A)^{[1; 2026-09-30]}	—
Documents	Request datasheet	Request datasheet

— means no value: the manufacturer does not publish it, it does not apply to this product type, or there is none on record. Value states

Series

Data gaps

Nice Era MH 1517: Series / product line — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Rated voltage — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Mains frequency — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Power supply type — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Standby power — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Cable connection — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Cable length — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Speed range (min) — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Motor diameter — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Fits tube diameter — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Limit setting — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Control protocol — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Radio frequency — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Two-way feedback — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Operating temp. (min) — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Operating temp. (max) — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Noise level — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Applications — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Marks stated by vendor — Not yet collected

Questions and answers

What torque and speed is each rated for?: Rated torque — Somfy T5Hz 15Nm 18rpm 120V: 15 Nm; Nice Era MH 1517: 15 Nm. Rated speed — Somfy T5Hz 15Nm 18rpm 120V: 18 rpm; Nice Era MH 1517: 17 rpm. Max load — Nice Era MH 1517: 28 kg.
Which durability indicators does each publish?: OpenAxia does not rate reliability; the published indicators are: Short-time duty (S2) — Nice Era MH 1517: 4 min. IP rating — Somfy T5Hz 15Nm 18rpm 120V: IP44; Nice Era MH 1517: IP44.

Sources

↑Somfy Systems (North America) manufacturer site (product catalog)somfysystems.comRated voltage: Power supply AC - RGE 2 - 120V/60HZManufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-09-30 · Retrieved 2026-09-30 · Public web pageUsed for: 5106, 5101, 5105, 11350, 48869, 48870, 11348, 11349, 5102, 5103
↑Nice S.p.A. PDF catalogueniceforyou.comRated power input: Power consumption in stand-by (W): 170 [E MH 1517] (p. 131)Manufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-10-03 · Retrieved 2026-10-01 · Public web pageUsed for: 45940, 45939, 39507, 39508, 39511, 39509, 39512, 39513, 39510, 39514

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