4.

Electrical design
4.1 Insulation

ABB uses class F insulation systems for motors, which, with temperature rise B, is
the most common requirement among industry today.

Class F insulation system

 Max ambient temperature 40° C
 Max permissible temperature rise 105 K
 Hotspot temperature margin + 10 K

Class B rise
 Max ambient temperature 40° C
 Max permissible temperature rise 80 K
 Hotspot temperature margin + 10 K

Insulation system temperature class

 Class F 155° C
 Class B 130° C
 Class H 180° C

The use of Class F insulation with Class B temperature rise gives ABB products a
25° C safety margin. This can be used to increase the loading for limited periods,
to operate at higher ambient temperatures or altitudes, or with greater voltage and
frequency tolerances. It can also be used to extend insulation life. For instance, a 10 K
temperature reduction will extend the insulation life.

180
15

155
10
130
Hotspot temperature margin 10
120

Permissible temperature rise 80 105 125

40

Maximum ambient temperature 40 40 40

Insulation class B F H
Maximum winding temperature 130 155 180

Safety margins per insulation class

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