MAYOR, REAL Y PONTIFICIA DE SAN FRANCISCO XAVIER DE

CHUQUISACA UNIVERSITY

STUDENT NAME: Salinas Alvarez Luis Alberto

CAREER: Ing. Eléctrica
SUBJECT: Circuitos Eléctricos 2 (ELT-320)
RESEARCH TITLE: Plate with the characteristics that a
motor carries.
DATE OF PRESENTATION: 16/03/2023

Sucre – Bolivia
 PLATE WITH THE CHARACTERISTICS THAT A MOTOR CARRIES

The plate of a motor is a document that contains important information about the
technical specifications and characteristics of a particular motor. Some of the
features that are included on a motor plate include:
• Brand and model: This include the brand and model of the motor, which is
useful for identifying the type of motor being used and for obtaining
additional information about it.
• Power: The power of the motor is measured in horsepower (HP) and is
used to determine the amount of energy that the motor can generate.
• Voltage and frequency: These two values are used to indicate the electrical
voltage and frequency required to power the motor.
• Nominal voltage: Nominal voltage refers to the nominal electrical voltage
that the motor can withstand without suffering damage.
• Nominal current: Nominal current refers to the nominal electrical current
that the motor can withstand without suffering damage.
• Nominal speed: Nominal speed refers to the speed at which the motor
should operate optimally.
• Power factor: The power factor refers to the ratio of active power to
apparent power in an electric motor.
• Insulation class: The insulation class refers to the quality of the electrical
insulation in the motor and is used to indicate the motor's ability to
withstand electrical voltages without suffering damage.
• Operating temperature: Operating temperature refers to the ambient
temperature at which the motor can operate optimally.
• Cooling type: The cooling type refers to how the temperature of the motor
is maintained and can be either air or liquid cooled.
• Maximum RPM: Maximum RPM refers to the maximum revolutions per
minute that the motor can reach without suffering damage.
• Number of phases: The number of phases refers to the number of
electrical phases used to power the motor.
• Weight: The weight refers to the total weight of the motor, which is
important to consider for transportation and installation.
• Size: The size refers to the physical dimensions of the motor, which is
important to consider for transportation and installation.
• Certifications: The certifications refer to the certifications and standards
that the motor has met, such as CE, UL, CSA, among others.
• Cooling type: The cooling type refers to how the temperature of the motor
is maintained, either by air or liquid cooling.
• Speed regulation: Speed regulation refers to the ability of the motor to
control its operating speed.
 • Connection type: The connection type refers to the way in which the motor
is connected to the power source, either through terminals or a connector.

• Thermal protection: Thermal protection refers to the safety devices that

protect the motor from overheating damage.
• Energy efficiency: Energy efficiency refers to the ability of the motor to
efficiently convert electrical energy into useful work.
• Housing type: Housing type refers to the material and design of the motor's
exterior casing.
• Overload protection: Overload protection refers to the safety devices that
protect the motor from overload damage.
• Rotor type: Rotor type refers to the way in which the motor's rotor is
designed, either squirrel cage or wound rotor.
• Service factor: Service factor refers to the ratio between the nominal power
and the maximum power that the motor can withstand.
• Manufacturing date: Manufacturing date refers to the date on which the
motor was manufactured.
• Operating mode: Operating mode refers to how the motor operates, either
continuously or with frequent starts and stops.
• IP classification: IP classification refers to the classification of protection
against dust and liquid penetration in the motor.
• Noise level: Noise level refers to the amount of noise emitted by the motor
during operation.
• Durability: Durability refers to the ability of the motor to last for an extended
period of time without suffering damage.
• Cost: Cost refers to the price of the motor.
• Mounting type: Mounting type refers to how the motor is mounted in place,
either floor or wall mounted.
• Rotation direction: Rotation direction refers to the direction in which the
motor's rotor rotates.
• Bearing type: Bearing type refers to the way in which the motor's rotor is
supported, either by ball bearings or roller bearings.
• Protection degree: Protection degree refers to the motor's resistance to
the penetration of foreign objects and protection against accidental
contact.
• Corrosion resistance: Corrosion resistance refers to the ability of the motor
to resist corrosion caused by environmental factors.
Manufacturers often base themselves on the IEC 60034 standard when placing
the characteristic plate on a motor. The IEC 60034 standard is an international
standard that establishes the requirements and procedures for the classification,
selection and construction of electric motors. This standard is widely used
worldwide and is considered an industry standard for the manufacture of electric
motors.
The IEC 60034 standard includes a series of requirements for the characteristic
plate of motors, including how data should be presented, the nominal and
maximum values that should be included, and the units of measurement that
should be used. These requirements are important to ensure that the information
presented on the characteristic plate is clear, accurate, and easy to understand
for motor users.
In addition to the IEC 60034 standard, other specific country or region regulations
may also apply where the motor is manufactured and used. Therefore, it is
important for manufacturers to consult the relevant regulations and standards for
their region to ensure that the characteristic plate complies with all necessary
requirements and standards.
In conclusion, the characteristic plate of a motor is important information located
on the surface of the motor that provides detailed information about the motor's
characteristics and specifications. This information includes the nominal voltage,
nominal current, nominal power, nominal frequency, plug type, cooling type,
maximum RPM, number of phases, weight, size, certifications, cooling type,
speed regulation, connection type, thermal protection, energy efficiency, housing
type, overload protection, rotor type, service factor, manufacturing date, operating
mode, IP classification, noise level, durability, cost, mounting type, rotation
direction, bearing type, protection degree, and corrosion resistance.
Manufacturers often base themselves on the IEC 60034 standard when placing
the characteristic plate on a motor, which establishes the requirements and
procedures for the classification, selection, and construction of electric motors.
Additionally, specific country or region regulations may also apply where the
motor is manufactured and used.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

• IEC 60034: Rotating electrical machines - Part 1: Rating and performance.

International Electrotechnical Commission, 2018.