BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

(CENTRAL MARKS DEPARTMENT-EEE)

31/03/2014
Our Ref CMD-3116: 12615

Subject: Implementation of IS 12615:2011 'Energy efficient Induction Motors - Three

Phase Squirrel Cage and STI (Doc: STI/12615/3 Sept 2013)

1.0 Indian Standard IS I26 I 5:2004 has been revised as IS 12615:2011. In the revision, mainly
the following modifications have been made:
a) Nominal efficiency of motors has been categorize~ now i_n three p~rt~ IEl ,IE2 & IE3
applicable to 2, 4 & 6 Pole Motors. Duty type S3 (mterm1ttent periodic duty) has been
added.
b) The efficiency levels of the Motors covered in the standard are upgraded as per the
following details:
i) The efficiency performance values of motors under the scope shall be IE3 only
and shall be effective from 31Januarv2014 (refer foreword of IS 12615:2011 ).
However, when these motors are used with variable frequency drives, they shall
conform to IE2 values of efficiency.
ii) The efficiency performance values of motors of Category IE I and IE2 may be
treated as withdrawn for BIS certification purpose except mentioned at I .Ob)i)
above.
2.0 The concurrent running of old & new standard is allowed for one year from date of
establishment of standard (ref note Sc G &CS/Misc dated 30110/2013 ). As the
implementation of revised standard is already delayed, the concurrent running is proposed
to be considered upto 31 May 2014.
3.0 The revised standard and draft revised STI were circulated to all ROs/BOs vide note dated
24/09/2013 for comments. A note to ETD was also sent for comments on draft ST I. Only
CBTO has replied vide note dated 17/10/2013, however_, no comments are offered for
revised standard & STI. ETD has also examined draft STI and reported to be found in order.
4.0 In order to implement the revised standard and STI mentioned above, the following
guidelines shall be adopted:
4.1 For, Existing Licensees:
a) ·- RO/BOs · are required to inform the licensees under their jurisdiction about the
implementation of revised standard and STI immediately.
· .b) ·declaration shall be obtained for ratings/performance parameters as per revised
standard. The acceptance of revised STI shall also be obtained.
After confirmation from firm that revised standard is implemented a surveillance visit
may b: arranged_for inspecti?n before ~he date of implementation. Sample(s) may be
tested m. factory for all possible tests m one day and simultaneously one sample of
·?ther ratmg may be drawn. for_independent tes_ting. Additional testing/mfg facilities, if
added~. may also be verified. The case shall be reviewed for performance and
accqrdmgly the necessary endotsement to licence document shall be issued.
The testing charges of inde1:iendent testing shall be borne by the licensee
e) "· ::fh~ case shall b~ review~d on•receipt of independent test report of factory sample and
·" -~. action shall be taken as per OMPC in case of failure.
 4.2 For applications:
4.2.1 a) Grant of licence/inclusion under simplified procedure:
i) The applications for grant of licence/inclusion shall be processed as per old
version, if requested by the applicant before 15 April 2014. However, an
undertaking shall be obtained from the firm that action for changeover to revised
standard to be completed by due date of implementation otherwise action as per
OMPC may be taken by BIS.
ii) No application shall be accepted as per old version of standard to process for
GOL/inclusion under simplified procedure after 15 April 2014.
b) Grant of licence/inclusion under normal procedure:
i) The applications for grant of licence/inclusion already received under normal
procedure and samples are drawn/under testing or test reports are already
received shall be processed as per old version latest by 30 Apr 2014 . However,
an undertaking shall be obtained from the firm that action for changeover to
revised standard shall be completed by due date of implementation of revised
standard otherwise action as per OMPC may be taken by BIS.
ii) In case sample is under testing and it is not possible to consider GOL/inclusion
by 30 Apr 2014, application may be processed as per revised standard only based
on fresh declaration by applicant and testing of sample with improved efficiency
performance values.
iii) In case in-house testing facilities are available with the firm, BO may consider
factory testing of sample (s). Permission of DDGR shall be obtained m such
cases.
r iv) No further application for GOL/inclusion shall be accepted under normal
}.) procedure as per old standard with immediate effect.
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Submitted for approval of above guidelines including revised STI for implementation of
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 DOC:STI/12615/3,
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SCHEME OF TESTING AND INSPECTION
FOR CERTIFICATION OF
ENERGY EFFICIENT INDUCTION MOTORS –THREE PHASE SQUIRREL CAGE
ACCORDING TO IS 12615:2011

1.0 LABORATORY: A laboratory shall be maintained which shall be suitably

equipped and staffed, where different tests given in the specification shall be
carried out in accordance with the methods given in the specification.

2.0 TEST RECORDS: All records of tests and inspection shall be kept in suitable
forms approved by the Bureau.

2.1 All testing apparatus shall be periodically checked and calibrated and records of
such checks/calibration shall be maintained.

2.2 Copies of any records and other connected papers that may be required by the
Bureau shall be made available at any time on request.

3.0 QUALITY CONTROL: It is recommended that as far as possible, Statistical

Quality Control (SQC) methods may be used for controlling the quality of the
product during production as envisaged in the Scheme [See IS 397(Part I), IS
397(Part 2), IS 397(Part 3), and IS 397(Part 4)].

3.1 In addition, effort should be made to gradually introduce a Quality Management

System in accordance with IS/ISO 9000 series as appropriate to the activities of
the organization.

4.0 STANDARD MARK: The standard mark(s) as given in column (1) of the First
Schedule of the license shall be printed on the label applied to each container
and the covering carton, provided always that the materials in the container to
which the Mark is thus applied conforms to every requirement of the
specification.

4.1 Marking – Each motor shall bear applicable information on the name plate
affixed to it as given at Cl 18 of IS 12615, and Cl 10 of IS/IEC 60034-1.
4.1.1 The earthing on the motor and terminal markings shall be provided in accordance
with clause 10 and 16 of the standard.
5.0 LEVELS OF CONTROL: The tests as indicated in Table 1 and at levels of
control specified therein shall be carried out on the whole production of the
factory covered by the scheme and appropriate records and charts maintained in
accordance with clause 2.0 above. All the production which conforms to the
Indian Standard and covered by this licence shall be marked with Certification
Mark of the Bureau.

6.0 RAW MATERIALS: Raw materials and components used for the manufacture
of motors shall be suitable for the application and shall conform to relevant Indian
Standards wherever these exist. Whenever it is not practicable to meet this
requirement, it shall be subject to agreement between the manufacturer and the
purchaser.

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6.1 It is recommended that, as far as possible, each consignment of raw materials

should be accompanied by a test certificate certifying its conformity to the
relevant Indian Standard.

6.2 In respect of all other clauses of the standard the factory shall maintain
appropriate controls and checks to ensure that their product conforms to the
various requirements of the standard.

7.0 REJECTIONS: A separate record shall be maintained giving information relating

to the rejection of the production not conforming to the requirements of the
specification and the method of its disposal. Such material shall in no case be
stored together with that conforming to the specification.

8.0 SAMPLES: The licensee shall supply, free of charge, the samples required in
accordance with Bureau of Indian Standard (Certification) Regulations, 1988, as
subsequently amended, from his factory or godowns. The Bureau shall pay for
the samples taken by it from the open market.

9.0 REPLACEMENT: Whenever a complaint is received soon after the goods with
Standard Marks have been purchased and used and if there is adequate
evidence that the goods have not been misused, defective goods are replaced
free of cost by the licensee in case the complaint is proved to be genuine and the
warranty period (where applicable) has not expired. The final authority to judge
the conformity of the product to the Indian Standard shall be with the Bureau.

9.1 In the event of any damages caused by the goods bearing the Standard Mark, or
claim being filed by the consumers against BIS Standard Mark and not
“conforming to” the relevant Indian Standard, entire liability arising out of such
non conforming product shall be of licensee and BIS shall not in any way be
responsible in such cases.

10.0 STOP MARKING: The marking of the product shall be stopped under intimation
to the Bureau if, at any time, there is some difficulty in maintaining the conformity
of their product to the specification or the testing equipment goes out of order.
The marking may be resumed as soon as the defects are removed under
intimation to Bureau.

The marking of the product shall be stopped immediately if directed to do so by

Bureau for any reason. The marking may then be resumed only after permission
by the Bureau. The information regarding resumption of markings shall also be
sent to the Bureau.

11.0 PRODUCTION DATA: The licensee shall send to BIS as per the enclosed
proforma-1 to be authenticated by a Chartered Accountant a statement of
quantity produced, marked and exported by him and the trade value thereof end
of each operative year of the licence.

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ENERGY EFFICIENT INDUCTION MOTORS –THREE PHASE SQUIRREL CAGE
ACCORDING TO IS 12615:2011
TABLE 1 LEVELS OF CONTROL
(Para 5 of the Scheme of Testing and Inspection)

TEST DETAILS LEVELS OF CONTROL

Clause Requirements Test Method No. of Frequency Remarks
Samples
Clause Reference
10 Earthing and Terminal As per IS 3043 Each
Marking Motor
19.9 Insulation Resistance As per IS 7816 -do-
test
19.10 High Voltage Test 9.2 of IS/IEC 60034-1 -do-
19.2 Measurement of 8.6 of IS/IEC60034-1 -do-
resistance of windings of and 5.7 of IS 15999 (Part
stator 2/Sec1)
19.3 No Load test IS 15999(Part 2/Sec1) -do-
and 9.1 of IS/IEC60034-
1
19.5 Locked Rotor reading IS 15999(Part 2/Sec1) -do-
of voltage, current &
power input at a suitable
reduced voltage.
19.4 Reduced voltage IS 15999(Part 2/Sec1) -do-
running up test (for
squirrel cage motors up
to 37 kW only)
19.6 Full load test to IS 15999(Part 2/Sec1) One From every If any motor fails,
determine efficiency, motor 50 motors all the motors
power factor & slip or less, of produced
(also see Note1) identical subsequently shall
type & be tested till that
design time five
manufacture consecutive
d in a week. samples pass. For
Min of one every failure,
motor per appropriate steps
week. shall be taken to
rectify the cause of
the defect in
subsequent motors
& record of the
same maintained.
11.1 Momentary excess torque -do- -do- -do-
11.2 Pull up torque -do- -do- -do-

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ENERGY EFFICIENT INDUCTION MOTORS –THREE PHASE SQUIRREL CAGE

ACCORDING TO IS 12615:2011
TABLE 1 LEVELS OF CONTROL
(Para 5 of the Scheme of Testing and Inspection)

TEST DETAILS LEVELS OF CONTROL

Clause Requirements Test Method No. of Frequency Remarks
Samples
Clause Reference
19.7 Temperature Rise test 8 IS/IEC60034-1 One From every If any motor fails, all
(also see Note 1). Motor 200 motors or the motors produced
less, of subsequently shall be
identical type tested till that time
and design, three consecutive
manufactured samples pass. For
in a month. every failure,
Min of one appropriate steps shall
motor per be taken to rectify the
month. cause of the defect in
subsequent motors and
record of the same
maintained.
9 Dimensions IS 1231 or IS 2223 -do- -do- -do-
19.11 Test for Vibration IS 12075 One From every In case the test facility
Severity of motor Motor 500 motors or is not available with
(also see Note 2) less, of the licencee, this test
identical type may be got done from
and design, an outside BIS
manufactured recognized laboratory.
in a quarter.
Min of one
motor per
quarter.
19.12 Test for Noise IS 12065 One From every
Levels Motor 5000 motors -do-
(also see Note 2) or less, of
identical type
and design,
manufactured
in six months.
Min of one
motor per six
month.

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ENERGY EFFICIENT INDUCTION MOTORS –THREE PHASE SQUIRREL CAGE

ACCORDING TO IS 12615:2011
TABLE 1 LEVELS OF CONTROL
(Para 5 of the Scheme of Testing and Inspection)

TEST DETAILS LEVELS OF CONTROL

Clause Requirements Test Method No. of Frequency Remarks
Samples
Clause Reference
19.13 Test for Degree of IS/IEC60034-5 One From every In case the test
Protection by Motor 5000 motors facility is not
enclosure. or less, of available with the
(also see Note 2) identical type licencee, this test
and design, may be got done
manufactured from an outside BIS
in six months. recognized
Min of one laboratory.
motor per six
month.
19.14 Temperature Rise test 8 of IS/IEC60034-1 -do- -do- -do-
at limiting values of
voltage and frequency
variation (also see
Note 2).
19.15 Over speed test 9.7 of IS/IEC60034-1 -do- -do- -do-
(also see Note 2)
19.16 Test on insulation IS 13508 and -do- -do- -do-
system IS 14222
(also see Note 2)

Note 1: After carrying out Temperature Rise Test, determination of Efficiency and Power
Factor, No Load and Locked rotor test shall be repeated and reading shall be
noted.

Note 2: These are optional tests and shall be carried out as per the mutual agreement with
the purchaser.

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PERFORMA - 1

PROFORMA FOR OBTAINING PRODUCTION DETAILS

Period covered
Name of Licensee
CM/L No.
Name of Articles (s) IS No.
Grade/Type/Size/Variety/Class/Rating
1.1 Brand/Trade/Name(s) of BIS Certification Marked Products
2.0 Total production of the articles(s)
licensed for certification marking

2.1 Total production of the article(s)

conforming to Indian Standard

3.0 Production covered with BIS

Certification Mark and its value
a) Quantity
b) Value (Rs.)
3.1 Brand Name used on production covered under BIS Certification Mark
3.2 Calculation of marking fee on unit-rate basis; Marking Fee per unit
a) Unit
b) Quantity covered with BIS Certification Mark
c) Marking fee rounded off in whole rupees as obtained by applying unit rates given
in (a) on quantity given in (b)
Note : In case a clause is not applicable, suitable remarks may be given against it.
4.0 Quantity not covered with BIS Certification Mark. If any, and the reasons for
such non-coverage
4.1 Brand Name under with non certified goods were sold
5.0 Quantity Exported with BIS Standard Mark and its value
5.1 Brand Name under which BIS Certified goods are exported
6.0 Authentication by Chartered Accountant
Signature of Authorized Signatory
Name
Date

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