Somfy 506S2 120V 4-Wire Motor (1033401)
Somfy 506S2 120V 4-Wire Motor (1033401)
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Somfy LT50 506S2 120V 4-Wire Motor -- standard exterior tubular motor
The Somfy LT50 506S2 is a 120V AC standard 4-wire star head motor built for exterior solar screens and interior window coverings. It delivers 6Nm (52" lb) of torque at 38 rpm, wired for control from a switch or third-party relay rather than radio.
Benefits
- Standard 4-wire star head motor -- ideal for pre-construction wiring while walls are open
- Adjustable motorhead orientation installs in 6 different positions
- Detachable power cable at the motor head for quick replacement or length management
- Snap-on drive wheels for quick assembly; rapid push-button limit setting
- Eco-designed -- draws no power in standby mode
- 5-year Somfy warranty
Specifications
| Torque / Speed | 6 Nm (52 in-lb) / 38 rpm |
| Control | Standard 4-wire (wired switch or relay) |
| Power supply | 120V AC, 60Hz |
| Head type | Star head |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Compatible with: LT50 crown and drive sets, LT50 motor brackets
Official Somfy documentation
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Common questions
What is the Somfy 506S2 6/38 SJTW motor?
It is a standard 120V AC, 4-wire LT50 tubular motor with a star head, built for exterior solar screens and interior window coverings. A wired switch or a third-party relay controls it.
What torque and speed does it deliver?
Somfy rates part 1033401 at 6 Nm of torque and 38 rpm. It draws 0.7 A and 80 W while running and 0 W in standby. Limit switch capacity is 46 turns.
What is the smallest roller tube it fits?
Somfy lists a minimum tube inside diameter of 1.85 in. The compatible parts on this page include the LT50 2.5 in Round Crown and Drive Set (9012231) and the Octagonal LT50 70mm Crown and Drive Set (9012234).
How is it powered and wired?
It runs on 120V/60Hz and ships with a 9.84 ft, 4-wire SJTW cable. The wires connect to a wired up/down switch or a relay. Plan the cable runs while walls are open to keep the install clean.
Is it rated for outdoor screens?
Yes. Somfy rates the motor at IP 44 with an operating range of -13 °F to 158 °F, which suits exterior solar screens. Somfy lists a noise level of 55 dB and backs it with a 5-year warranty.
Is there a quieter wired option?
Yes. The Somfy Sonesse 506S2 Standard 120V 4-Wire Motor (1001814) uses the same 4-wire hookup and belongs to Somfy's ultra-quiet Sonesse 50 range, a good pick for bedrooms and offices.
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| Price | ||||
| Torque (Nm) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Speed (rpm) | 38 | 38 | 14 | 38 |
| Control | Wired 4-wire | RTS radio | Wired 4-wire | Wired 4-wire |
| Power | 120V AC | 120V AC | 120V AC | 120V AC |
| Motor family | LT50 | LT50 | LT50 | LT50 |
| What's different | The product on this page | Same size, RTS radio control | 10.0 Nm instead of 6.0 | 10.0 Nm instead of 6.0 |
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