MOTOR NAME PLATE

Prepared By
Eng/ Ahmed Mohamed Mansour
23/03/2010
Ver. 1.0

1.VOLTAGE

The voltage at which the motor is designed to operate is an important

parameter. a different voltage network using the 10% voltage tolerance
for "successful" operation.
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10%
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2.CURRENT

Is the current draw of the motor connected to the nameplate voltage, loaded
at nameplate horsepower and running at name plate speed.
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3.POWER RATING

This is the rated mechanical horsepower or full load kilowatt

(KW) rating output of the motor is the power the motor is capable of
putting out continuously ,Continuously in this context means that at
the correct operating load and voltage specified, under standard
ambient conditions, the motor will run indefinitely.
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4.FREQUENCY

50 or 60 Hz, it necessary to nameplate a frequency ranges.

60 50
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5.CONNECTION

Star

or Delta.

6.POWER FACTOR

The Power Factor of a motor is the ratio of Active (real) power used in
watts and the apparent power delivered , COS= )P/S(.
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7.ALTITUDE

This indicates the maximum height above sea level at which the motor will remain within its
design temperature rise, meeting all other nameplate data. If the motor operates below this
altitude, it will run cooler. At higher altitudes, the motor would tend to run hotter because the
thinner air cannot remove the heat so effectively.

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8.SPEED

This is the number of rotations the motors moveable element )rotor(

and shaft completes in a minute if at full load operating conditions. The
motor will Operate at speeds from synchronous speed down to its rated
speed as the load increases from zero to full load, it is the point which
the load curve intersect with motor curve.
Speed = (120*F / no of poles).

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MULTI-SPEED MOTORS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN

THREE APPLICATION TYPES:

Constant torque: A constant torque motor delivers the same torque at

each of the nameplate speeds. Rated horsepower output will change
proportionately with nameplate speeds. (P=T*W)
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Constant horsepower: A constant horsepower motor has the same

horsepower rating at each of the nameplate speeds. Torque output, However,
will change inversely proportional to the change in nameplate speed
)T1/W, P=Const).
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nameplate
Variable torque: A variable torque motor has a torque output that changes
directly with the nameplate speed. The horsepower output at full load also changes,
but with the square of the speed change. (T=k*w).
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9. IP

(INGRESS PROTECTION)

IP (INGRESS PROTECTION)

Ingress Protection (IP) ratings are developed by the European Committee for Electro Technical
Standardization (CENELEC) (NEMA IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures IP Code), specifying the environmental protection the enclosure provides.

IP IEC 60529

The IP rating normally has two (or three) numbers:

Protection from solid objects or materials

Protection from liquids (water)

Protection against mechanical impacts (commonly omitted, the third number is not a part of
IEC 60529)
IP

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IP First number - Protection against solid objects

No special protection

Protected against solid objects up to 50 mm, e.g. accidental touch by

persons hands.

Protected against solid objects up to 12 mm, e.g. persons fingers.

Protected against solid objects over 2.5 mm (tools and wires).

Protected against solid objects over 1 mm (tools, wires, and small

wires).

Protected against dust limited ingress (no harmful deposit).

Totally protected against dust.

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50mm

12mm

2.5mm

1mm

IP Second number - Protection against liquids

No protection.

Protection against vertically falling drops of water e.g. condensation.

Protection against direct sprays of water up to 15o from the vertical.

Protected against direct sprays of water up to 60o from the vertical.

Protection against water sprayed from all directions - limited ingress

permitted.

Protected against low pressure jets of water from all directions limited ingress.

Protected against temporary flooding of water, e.g. for use on ship

decks - limited ingress permitted.

Protected against the effect of immersion between 15 cm and 1 m.

Protects against long periods of immersion under pressure.

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60

10cm1m

IP Third number - Protection against mechanical impacts

No protection.

Protects against impact of 0.225 joule

(e.g. 150 g weight falling from 15 cm height).

Protected against impact of 0.375 joule

(e.g. 250 g weight falling from 15 cm height).

Protected against impact of 0.5 joule

(e.g. 250 g weight falling from 20 cm height).

Protected against impact of 2.0 joule

(e.g. 500 g weight falling from 40 cm height).

Protected against impact of 6.0 joule

(e.g. 1.5 kg weight falling from 40 cm height).

Protected against impact of 20.0 joule

(e.g. 5 kg weight falling from 40 cm height).

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( 0.225j 150 (10 Cm

(0.375j 250 (10 Cm

(0.5j 250 (20 Cm

(2j 500 (20 Cm

(6j 1.5 (40 Cm

(20j 5 (40 Cm

10.DUTY CYCLE
Continuous duty

The motor works at a constant load for enough time to reach

temperature equilibrium.

Short-time duty

The motor works at a constant load, but not long enough to reach
temperature equilibrium. The rest periods are long enough for the
motor to reach ambient temperature.

Intermittent periodic duty

Sequential, identical run and rest cycles with constant load.

Temperature equilibrium is never reached. Starting current has little
effect on temperature rise.

S4

Intermittent periodic duty with starting

Sequential, identical start, run and rest cycles with constant load.
Temperature equilibrium is not reached, but starting current affects
temperature rise.

S5

Intermittent periodic duty with electric

braking

Sequential, identical cycles of starting, running at constant load and

running with no load. No rest periods.

S6

Continuous operation with intermittent Sequential, identical cycles of running with constant load and running
load
with no load. No rest periods.

S1

S2

S3

S7

Continuous operation with electric

braking

Sequential identical cycles of starting, running at constant load and

electric braking. No rest periods.

S8

Continuous operation with periodic

changes in load and speed

Sequential, identical duty cycles run at constant load and given speed,
and then run at other constant loads and speeds. No rest periods.

S9

Non-periodically to supply variable

loads At variable speed.

A machine is indented non-periodically to supply variable loads at

variable speeds, including overloads, the non-periodic duty type

Discrete constant loads

Supply discrete constant loads including periods of overload or

periods of no-loador periods where the machine will be in a state of
rest and de-energized.

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10.DUTY CYCLE
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S1

S2

S3

S4

S5

S6

S7

S8

S9

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Discrete

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11. SERVICE FACTOR

Indicates the ability of the motor to deliver more than the
nameplate horsepower. To arrive at the increased rating,
multiply the nameplate horsepower by the service factor. The
same also applies to the current.
UNIFORM LOAD Recurring shock loads that do not
exceed the specified input or prime mover power.
MODERATE SHOCK LOAD Recurring shock loads that do
not exceed 125% of the specified input or prime mover power.
HEAVY SHOCK LOAD Recurring shock loads that do not
exceed 150% of the specified input or prime mover power.
EXTREME SHOCK LOAD Recurring shock loads that do
not exceed 175% of the specified input or prime mover power.

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nameplate
nameplate .
Uniform load

Moderate shock load %125

Heavy Shock Load %150

Extreme Shock load %175

12.INSULATION CLASS
Temperature Class

Maximum Operation
Temperature Allowed

Allowable Temperature Rise

at full load

90

50

105

60

130

80

155

105

180

125

Over 220

Allowable temperature rises are based upon a reference ambient temperature of

40oC. =Operation temperature is reference temperature + allowable temperature rise
+ allowance for "hot spot" winding.
Example Temperature Tolerance Class F:
40 oC + 105 oC + 10 oC= 155 oC
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50

90

60

105

80

130

105

155

125

180

Over 220

= 40 =
+ HOT SPOT+
155=10+105+40= F

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13.FRAME SIZE

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14.EXPLOSION PROOF

Type of Protection
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Explosion Group

Temperature Class

T1

II C

T2

II B

T3

II A

T4
T5
T6

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T1

T2

II C

T3

II B

T4

II A

T5

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T6

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Permitted Class
Class
Class
Class

Gas/ Vapor
Dust
Fiber or flying

Permitted Zones
Zones 0
Zones 1
Zones 2

Explosive atmosphere is continuously Present

Explosive atmosphere is often Present
Explosive atmosphere may accidentally present

Type of Protection
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Flameproof enclosure
Pressurized apparatus
Intrinsic safety
Oil immersion
Increased Safety
Powder fitting
Moulding
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Permitted Class
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Class
Class
Class

Permitted Zones

Zones 0
Zones 1

Zones 2

Moulding
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Explosion Group (IEC)

I

Mining gas mixture

II C

Gas/vapor mixture MEGS0.5mm,MIC0.45mj

II B

Gas/vapor mixture MEGS0.9mm,MIC0.8mj

II A

Gas/vapor mixture MEGS0.9mm,MIC0.8mj

Note : MEGS: Maximum Experimental Spark Gas

MIC: Minimum Ignition Current

Temperature Class (Max Surface Temp)

T1

450

T2

300

T3

200

T4

135

T5

100

T6

85

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)(IEC

MEGS0.5mm,MIC0.45mj

II C

MEGS0.9mm,MIC0.8mj

II B

MEGS0.9mm,MIC0.8mj

II A
spark gas Note : MEGS:
MIC:

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450

T1

300

T2

200

T3

135

T4

100

T5

85

T6

15.BEARING

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Series

Type of Bearing

Double Row Angular Contact Ball Bearing

Double Row Self-Aligning Ball Bearing

Spherical Roller Bearing

Tapered Roller Bearing

Double Row Deep Groove Ball Bearing

Ball Thrust Bearing

Single Row Deep Groove Ball Bearing

Single Row Angular Contact Ball Bearing

Cylindrical Roller Thrust Bearing

Single Row Cylindrical Roller Radial Load Bearing

NNU
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Double Row Cylindrical Roller Bearing

Four-Point Angular Contact Ball Bearing

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16.CONSTRUCTION FORM (IM)

No

Figure

Description

B3

2 end shield with feet, free shaft mounting on existing base.

B5

2 end shield without feet, free shaft mounting on flange A at driving

end near bearing.

B14

2 end shield without feet, free shaft mounting on flange A at

driving end near bearing.

B 34

2 end shield with feet, free shaft mounting on flange C at driving

end near bearing mounting on existing base..

B 35

2 end shield with feet, free shaft mounting on flange A at driving

end near bearing mounting on existing base..

B7

IM B3 ,it required end shield rotated 90 wall mounting feet RH as

seen from the driving end

B6

IM B3 ,it required end shield rotated 90 wall mounting feet LH as

seen from the driving end

B8

IM B3 ,it required end shield rotated 180 ceiling mounting.

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)16.CONSTRUCTION FORM (IM

Description

Figure

No

shaft .

B3

shaft flange A drive end

B5

shaft flange A drive

end

B14

shaft flange C drive end

B 34

shaft flange A drive end

B 35

B3 900

B7

B3 900

B6

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B3 1800
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B8

CONSTRUCTION FORM (IM)(VERTICAL)

No

Figure

Description

V1

2 end shield without feet, free shaft, pointing downward, mounting

on flange A at driving end near bearing.

V15

2 end shield with feet, pointing downward, mounting on flange A

or C at driving end near bearing , wall mounting.

V3

2 end shield without feet, free shaft, pointing upward, mounting on

flange A at driving end near bearing , overhead flange- mounting.

V36

2 end shield with feet, free shaft, pointing upward, mounting on

flange A at driving end near bearing , wall mounting.

V5

2 end shield with feet, free shaft, pointing downward, wall

mounting.

V6

2 end shield with feet, free shaft, pointing upward, wall mounting.

V8

1 end shield without feet, free shaft, pointing downward, as IM V1

but without end shield , without bearing at driving end, face
mounting at driving end .

V9

1 end shield without feet, free shaft, pointing downward, as IM V1

but without end shield , without bearing at driving end, face
mounting at driving end

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)CONSTRUCTION FORM (IM)(VERTICAL

Description
shaft flange A
drive end .
shaft flange Adrive
end .
shaft flange A
drive end .
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shaft flange Adrive
end .
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Figure

No
V1
V15
V3

V36

shaft .

V5

shaft .
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V6

shaft V1
drive end .

V8

shaft V1
drive end .

V9

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