IEC Motors Type

Metric Efficient Line Cast-iron

User Manual for Colombia-Venezuela-Ecuador

INSTALLATION

MAINTENANCE
Safety First

High voltage and rotating parts can cause serious or fatal injury. Qualified personnel must perform safe operation, and
maintenance. Familiarization with and adherence to IEC 61508, NEMA MG2, the National Electrical Code (NEC) and
local codes is required. It is important to observe safety precautions to protect personnel from possible injury. Personnel
should be instructed to:

1. Be familiar with the equipment and read all instructions thoroughly before installing or working on equipment.
2. Avoid contact with energized circuits or rotating parts.
3. Disconnect all power sources before initiating any maintenance or repair.
4. Act with care in accordance with prescribed procedures in handling and lifting this equipment.
5. Be sure unit is electrically grounded in accordance with code requirements.
6. Be sure equipment is properly enclosed or protected to prevent access by children or other unauthorized
personnel in order to prevent possible accidents.
7. Be sure shaft key is fully captive before unit is energized.
8. Avoid contact with capacitors until safe discharge procedures have been completed.
9. Provide proper guarding for personnel against rotating parts and applications involving high inertia loads,
which can cause over speed.
10. Avoid extended exposure to equipment with high noise levels.

Inspection and Handling

Inspect unit to make sure no damage has occurred during shipment. Check nameplate for correct speed, horsepower,
voltage, Hertz, and phase for conformance with power supply and equipment. WARNING: Units should be lifted using all
eyebolts or lugs if provided. These eyebolts or lugs are provided for lifting this unit only and must not be used to lift any
additional weight. Lifting angle,from shank of eyebolt, must not exceed 30° for machines with single and 45° for machines
with multiple lifting means. Replacement eyebolts must be per ASTM A489 or equivalent. All eyebolts must be securely
tightened. Be careful not to touch overhead power lines with lifting equipment. Failure to observe this warning may result
in serious personal injury.

Storage

Units should be stored indoors, in a clean, dry location and winding should be protected from excessive moisture
absorption. NOTE: If motors are to be stored for more than one year, refer to Nidec Industrial Solutions.

Maintenance

Inspect units at regular intervals. Keep units clean and ventilation openings clear of dust, dirt or other.
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources to the unit and discharge all parts, which may retain an electrical charge before
attempting any maintenance or repair Screen, and covers, must be maintained in place when unit is in operation Failure to
observe this warning may result in personal injury. All actions connected with installations of the motor shall be made by a
qualified person.

Grease Lubrication Instructions

Units are prelubricated at the factory and do not require any additional lubrication up to and including frame 160.
Above regreasable bearing are used. And motor bearing should be well-lubricated.
Polyrex-EM grease is suitable for ELC and ELA series motor bearing.
Replace motor bearing timely. There should be no abnormal noise and vibration when the motor is working and the
temperature of bearing is not exceeding 95°C.

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 Motor Bearings Re-lubrication Guide

Motor Frame Number Weight Interval Grease

Size of Poles of Grease (g) Hours Type
160-200 2 30
225-315 2 45 2000
355 2 75
Polyrex-EM
160-200 4&6 30
225-280 4&6 45 4000
315-355 4&6 75

NOTE: Motors operating under rated load and allowable ambient conditions may feel hot when touched; this is normal
and should not be cause for concern. When in doubt, measure frame surface temperature and confer with nearest office.
Enclosed motors normally have condensation drain openings. Insure that drain openings are properly located and open
(plugs removed) for the motor mounting position. Drain openings should be at the lowest point of end brackets, frame
housing and terminal housing when the motor is installed. This may require modification of motor to accomplish. If unit
appears wet, and/or has been stored in a damp location, dry out thoroughly and check for adequate insulation resistance
to ground before operating
20 MOhms - for 80 through 112 motor frames
2 MOhms - for 132 through 355 motors frame
as measured with a 500V magneto.

Resistance control device between each phase and frame indicates excess moisture requiring that the windings be dried
before installation.

WARNING: Guards should be provided for all exposed rotating parts to prevent possible personal injury. Keep fingers and
foreign objects away from ventilation and other openings. Applications involving high inertia loads may damage equipment
due to motor over speed during coast shutdown. Such applications should be referred to Nidec Industrial Solution.

CAUTION: Do not force drive coupling or other equipment onto shaft, as bearing damage may result. When connecting
the motor with belted pulley machine (air-blower wheel) or any other transmission components, cool-press or heat-sleeve
method are recommended, while beating forcedly with hammer is prohibited. Otherwise, it will cause great damage to
motor bearing, which leads to abnormal sound or far from normal operation.

Power Supply and Connections

The power supply must agree with values on nameplate. Terminal voltage should not vary more than ±10% of nameplate
voltage at rated frequency. Unbalanced line voltage, greater than one percent, can cause overheating. Do not exceed the
continuous rated load amperes on the nameplate.

Starting controls and overload protection should be properly sized in accordance with the IEC, NEC and the control
manufacturer's recommendations.

Continuous working under overload condition (electric current exceeding rated value) is strictly prohibited and may damage
the windings.

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Connecting Data and Starting Methods

All the motors must be connected according to the following diagrams:

Winding Connection Up to Frame 132

220 (2∆) / 440V (∆)

Winding Connection From Frame 160 up to 280

220 (2∆) / 440V (∆) / 762V (Y)

Winding Connection From Frame 315 and up

440V (∆) / 762V (Y)

The motor must be properly earthed. In the terminal box, there are earth devices and symbols. If necessary, it can also be
earthed with chassis and bottom screw of the motor.

There are twelve leads, nine leads or 6 leads with lugs in the terminal box, each marked with U, Vl, W 1-U2, V2, W2-U3,
V3, W3 and U4, V4, W4. Connect accordingly on the six threaded poles depending of the Utility voltages.

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Use the connection diagram nameplate of the motor to make the right leads connection.
Starting at 110KW and above, motor windings are equipped of PTC Thermistors.

To use the PTC protection, P1-P2 must be connected (see connection nameplate of the motor) to an adequate
GRB controller.

When the phase order ABC of main power are corresponding to the binding post marked with U, lV, W1 respectively,
the rotating direction of the motor is clockwise.

The motor can test rotating direction at no load when installed. The rotating direction could be changed by changing
the phase order of main power in case of need.

Location

WARNING: Use only listed Hazardous Location Motors and /or Atex directive for service in Hazardous Locations as
defined in Article 500 of the NEC or IEC60079-10-1, IEC61241-10, IEC60079-10-2.

Units should be located in a clean, well-ventilated area. WARNING: Units should be located in a suitable enclosure to
prevent access by children or other unauthorized personnel to prevent possible accidents.

Installation Mounting

Motors may be mounted horizontally or vertically, provided that there is free movement for cooling air. The motors are
designed for mounting position, IM B3, B6, B7, B8, V5, V6 and F-1 assembly positions. The F-1 assembly is standard.
(Conduit box on the side of the motor).

When mounting the motor, make sure drain holes are positioned to allow condensed moisture to drain off. Mount units on
a firm, flat surface sufficiently rigid to prevent vibration. Drive belts and chains should be tensioned in accordance with
supplier recommendations.

Couplings should be properly aligned and balanced. For belt, chain and gear drive selection refer to the drive or
equipment manufacturer. For application of drive equipment refer to applicable information in IEC standards and/or
NEMA MG1.

Motors have been dynamically balanced using a half key the same length as the full key shipped with the motor. If pulley
keyway length is less than this length, rework long key by removing one-half of excess length between pulley and end of
key to maintain balance.

Do not restrict motor ventilation. Unless otherwise specified on nameplate, motor is designed for operation in accordance
with NEMA MG1 "Usual Service Conditions" whiich states an ambient temperature range of -15°C to 40°C (5°F to 104°F),
otherwise indicated on the nameplate of the motor.

Standard Altitude is rated 1000m otherwise indicated on the nameplate of the motor.
Standard grease lubricated units are suitable for operation within this temperature range; special lubricants may be
required for ambient temperatures outside of the range.

*MELC-315L2-2 and 4 pole and ELC-355 are 105K limit Temp winding

Service

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Packaging Dimensions & Weights

Small Motors

Palette Ground Clearance 100mm

Label (Opposite side of motor nameplate)

and adjacent right
Frame 80 90 100 112

mm 300 360 405 420

L
inches 11.8 14.2 15.9 16.5
mm 210 210 260 330
W
inches 8.3 8.3 10.2 13.0
mm 240 230 270 315
H
inches 9.4 9.1 10.6 12.4
Palette mm 100 100 100 100
Clearance inches 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9
Carton Kg 0.2 0.23 0.38 0.58
Weight Lbs 0.4 0.5 0.8 1.3

Large Motors

Crate Ground Clearance 100mm

Label (Opposite side of motor nameplate)

and adjacent right

Frame 132 160 180 200 225 250 280 315 355

mm 620 760 830 880 935 1015 1135 1430

L
inches 24.4 29.9 32.7 34.6 36.8 40.0 44.7 56.3
mm 440 520 545 595 650 735 765 960
W
inches 17.3 20.5 21.5 23.4 25.6 28.9 30.1 37.8
mm 430 480 510 560 630 650 735 845
H
inches 16.9 18.9 20.1 22.0 24.8 25.6 28.9 33.3
Crate mm 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Clearance inches 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9
Crate Kg 10 13 15.5 24.5 25 40.5 41 89.5
Weight Lbs 22 28.6 34.1 53.9 55 89.1 90.2 196.9

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