NIDEC MOTOR CORPORATION

8050 WEST FLORISSANT AVE.

ST. LOUIS, MO 63136

DATE: 8/29/2019 P.O. NO.: CP18

Order/Line NO.: 19616 MN 100
TO:
Model Number: CP18 REVISIONS:
Catalog Number: X32P1B (NONE)
Horiz. XP Premium Eff. Config.
CONF,MOTOR,HORIZ XP PRE EFF
ALL DOCUMENTS HEREIN ARE CONSIDERED CERTIFIED BY NIDEC MOTOR CORPORATION.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ORDER AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE YOU.
Features:
Horsepower .............. 00001.50 ~ KW: 1.119
Enclosure ............... TEFC
Poles ................... 02 ~ RPM: 3600
Frame Size .............. 143~T
Phase/Frequency/Voltage.. 3~060~230/460
Winding Type ............ Random Wound
Service Factor .......... 1.00
Insulation Class ........ Class "F" ~ Insulife 1000
Altitude In Feet (Max) .. 3300 Ft.(1000 M)
Ambient In Degree C (Max) +40 C
Assembly Position ....... "F-1" Assembly Position
Efficiency Class ........ Premium Efficiency
Application ............. Unknown
Customer Part Number ....
Hazardous Location Info:
Division 1 ~ Class I ~ Group D
Class II ~ Group F & G ~ T3B Temp Code
"AK" Dimension (Inches).. NA
Temperature Rise (Sine Wave): "B" Rise @ 1.0 SF (Resist)
Starting Method ......... Direct-On-Line Start
Duty Cycle .............. Continuous Duty
Efficiency Value ........ 84.0 % ~ NEMA Nominal
Load Inertia: NEMA ~ Standard Inertia: 1.8 LB-FT2
Number Of Starts Per Hour: NEMA
Motor Type Code ......... LE
Rotor Inertia (LB-FT²) .043 LB-FT²
Qty. of Bearings PE (Shaft) 1
Qty. of Bearings SE (OPP) 1
Bearing Number PE (Shaft) 6205-2Z-J/C3
Bearing Number SE (OPP) 6203-2Z-J/C3

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NIDEC MOTOR CORPORATION
8050 WEST FLORISSANT AVE.
ST. LOUIS, MO 63136

DATE: 8/29/2019 P.O. NO.: CP18

Order/Line NO.: 19616 MN 100
TO:
Model Number: CP18 REVISIONS:
Catalog Number: X32P1B (NONE)
Horiz. XP Premium Eff. Config.
CONF,MOTOR,HORIZ XP PRE EFF

ALL DOCUMENTS HEREIN ARE CONSIDERED CERTIFIED BY NIDEC MOTOR CORPORATION.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ORDER AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE YOU.
Accessories:
Thermostats - Normally Closed
Standard Leadtime: NA
Est. Weight (lbs ea): 60 ~ F.O.B.:
PRIMARY GROUND
LOCATED IN MAIN
CONDUIT BOX

USE THE DATA PROVIDED BELOW TO SELECT THE APPROPRIATE DIMENSION PRINT
Horsepower 1.5
Pole(s) 02
Voltage(s) 460-230
Frame Size 143T
Shaft U Diameter 0.875
Outlet Box AF 1.75
Outlet Box AA 0.75
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 EFFECTIVE:
DIMENSION PRINT PRINT:
10-APR-15 CAST IRON FRAME 07-2179
SUPERSEDES: FRAME: 140T SHEET:
11-MAY-11 BASIC TYPE: L, N 1 OF 1
P
C AB

AC
N
V

AF
ES D

AA SIZE
CONDUIT J
K E
K2
G
BS 2E

2F BA A
H
B 4 HOLES

ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES AND MILLIMETERS

D 2E H
UNITS A B C -.06 E G J K K2 N O
±.03 +.05
INCH 6.50 6.00 12.88 3.50 2.75 5.50 .16 .34 .94 .94 1.94 2.38 7.50
MM 165 152 327 89 70 140 4 9 24 24 49 60 191
2 U V ES SQ
UNITS P -.0005 W AA AB AC AF BA BS
MIN MIN KEY
INCH 7.88 .8750 2.00 .16 6.94 5.31 1.78 2.25 3.91 1.41 .188
3/4 NPT
MM 200 22.225 51 4 176 135 45 57 99 36 4.78
2F
FRAME UNITS
±.03
INCH 4.00
143T
MM 102
INCH 5.00
145T
MM 127

IHP_DP_NMCA (MAR-2011) SOLIDEDGE

1: ALL ROUGH CASTING DIMENSIONS MAY VARY BY .25" 3: CONDUIT BOX MAY BE LOCATED ON EITHER SIDE
DUE TO CASTING AND/OR FABRICATION VARIATIONS. OF MOTOR. CONDUIT OPENINGS MAY BE LOCATED IN
2: LARGEST MOTOR WIDTH. STEPS OF 90 DEGREES REGARDLESS OF LOCATION.
STANDARD AS SHOWN WITH CONDUIT OPENING DOWN.
4: TOLERANCE UNITS ARE IN INCHES ONLY.

07-2179/C ISSUED BY
R. KING
INFORMATION DISCLOSED ON THIS DOCUMENT APPROVED BY
Nidec Motor Corporation IS CONSIDERED PROPRIETARY AND SHALL NOT BE
M OT O R S J. O'BRIEN
REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED WITHOUT WRITTEN
St. Louis, Missouri CONSENT OF NIDEC MOTOR CORPORATION
 CATALOG NUMBER: X32P1B NAMEPLATE PART #: 422696-001
MODEL CP18 FR 143T TYPE LE ENCL TEFC
SHAFT 6205-2Z-J/C3 - QTY 1 OPP 6203-2Z-J/C3 - QTY 1
END BRG END BRG
PH 3 MAX 40 C ID#
AMB
INSUL F Asm. F1 DUTY CONT
CLASS Pos.

HP 1.5 RPM 3505 HP RPM

VOLTS 460 230 VOLTS
FL FL
1.9 3.9 AMPS
AMPS
SF SF
AMPS AMPS
SF 1.00 DESIGN B CODE L SF DESIGN CODE
NEMA NOM NOM
NEMA NOM 84.0 NOM 86.4 KiloWatt 1.12 EFFICIENCY PF
EFFICIENCY PF
GUARANTEED MAX HZ
GUARANTEED 81.5 MAX .6 HZ 60 EFFICIENCY KVAR
EFFICIENCY KVAR

HAZARDOUS LOCATION DATA (IF APPLICABLE):

DIVISION 1 CLASS I I GROUP I D
TEMP CODE T3B CLASS II II GROUP II FG

VFD DATA (IF APPLICABLE):

VOLTS Specification/Logo plate: 464090
AMPS
TORQUE 1 TORQUE 2
VFD LOAD TYPE 1 VFD LOAD TYPE 2
VFD HERTZ RANGE 1 VFD HERTZ RANGE 2
VFD SPEED RANGE 1 VFD SPEED RANGE 2

SERVICE FACTOR FL SLIP

NO. POLES 2 MAGNETIZING AMPS .9
VECTOR MAX RPM Encoder PPR
Radians / Seconds Encoder Volts

TEAO DATA (IF APPLICABLE):

HP (AIR OVER) HP (AIR OVER RPM (AIR RPM (AIR OVER
M/S) OVER) M/S)
FPM AIR FPM AIR FPM AIR
VELOCITY VELOCITY M/S VELOCITY SEC
 ADDITIONAL NAMEPLATE DATA:
Decal / Plate WD=109144 Customer PN
Notes Non Rev Ratchet
Max Temp Rise 80C RISE/[email protected] OPP/Upper Oil Cap GREASE
Thermal (WDG) SHAFT/Lower Oil Cap GREASE
Altitude Usable At
Regulatory Notes Regulatory Compliance CC 030A
COS Marine Duty
Balance Arctic Duty
3/4 Load Eff. 83.7 Inrush Limit
Motor Weight (LBS) 60 Direction of Rotation
Sound Level Special Note 1
Vertical Thrust (LBS) Special Note 2
Thrust Percentage Special Note 3
Bearing Life Special Note 4
Starting Method Special Note 5
Number of Starts Special Note 6
200/208V 60Hz Max Amps SH Max. Temp.
190V 50 hz Max Amps SH Voltage
380V 50 Hz Max Amps SH Watts
NEMA Inertia Load Inertia
Sumpheater Voltage Sumpheater Wattage
Special Accessory Note 1 Special Accessory Note 16
Special Accessory Note 2 Special Accessory Note 17
Special Accessory Note 3 Special Accessory Note 18
Special Accessory Note 4 Special Accessory Note 19
Special Accessory Note 5 Special Accessory Note 20
Special Accessory Note 6 Special Accessory Note 21
Special Accessory Note 7 Special Accessory Note 22
Special Accessory Note 8 Special Accessory Note 23
Special Accessory Note 9 Special Accessory Note 24
Special Accessory Note 10 Special Accessory Note 25
Special Accessory Note 11 Special Accessory Note 26
Special Accessory Note 12 Special Accessory Note 27
Special Accessory Note 13 Special Accessory Note 28
Special Accessory Note 14 Special Accessory Note 29
Special Accessory Note 15 Special Accessory Note 30
Heater in C/B Voltage Heater in C/B Watts
Zone 2 Group Division 2 Service Factor
Note 1 Note 2
Note 3

NIDEC MOTOR CORPORATION

ST. LOUIS, MO
TYPICAL NAMEPLATE DATA
ACTUAL MOTOR NAMEPLATE LAYOUT MAY VARY
SOME FIELDS MAY BE OMITTED
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 MODEL NO. CATALOG NO. PHASE TYPE FRAME
CP18 X32P1B 3 LE 143T
ORDER NO. 19616 LINE NO.
MPI: 267684 267685
HP: 1.5 1.5
POLES: 2 2
VOLTS: 460 230
HZ: 60 60
SERVICE FACTOR: 1.15 1
EFFICIENCY (%):
S.F. 84.2
FULL 84 84
3/4 83.7 83.7
1/2 80.5 80.5
1/4 70.4 70.4
POWER FACTOR (%):
S.F. 88.1
FULL 86.4 86.4
3/4 81.2 81.2
1/2 71.1 71.1
1/4 51.2 51.2
NO LOAD 15.3 15.3
LOCKED ROTOR 66.6 66.6
AMPS:
S.F. 2.2
FULL 1.9 3.9
3/4 1.6 3.1
1/2 1.2 2.5
1/4 1 1.9
NO LOAD 0.9 1.7
LOCKED ROTOR 18.7 37
NEMA CODE LETTER L L
NEMA DESIGN LETTER B B
FULL LOAD RPM 3505 3505
NEMA NOMINAL / EFFICIENCY (%) 84 84
GUARANTEED EFFICIENCY (%) 81.5 81.5
MAX KVAR 0.6 0.6
AMBIENT (°C) 40 40
ALTITUDE (FASL) 3300 3300
SAFE STALL TIME-HOT (SEC) 10 10
SOUND PRESSURE (DBA @ 1M) 69 69
TORQUES:
BREAKDOWN{% F.L.} 430 430
LOCKED ROTOR{% F.L.} 322 322
FULL LOAD{LB-FT} 2.2 2.2
NEMA Nominal and Guaranteed Efficiencies are up to 3,300 feet above sea level and 25 ° C ambient
The Above Data Is Typical, Sinewave Power Unless Noted Otherwise
NIDEC MOTOR CORPORATION
ST. LOUIS, MO

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 B109144

Motor Wiring Diagram

9 Lead, Dual Voltage (WYE Conn.)

T1

T4

T7

T9 T8
T6 T5

T3 T2

Y - Connection
Lo - Volts Hi - Volts

6 5 4 6 5 4

9 8 7 9 8 7

3 2 1 3 2 1

Line Line
B109144

To reverse direction of rotation interchange connections L1 and L2.

Each lead may have one or more cables comprising that lead.
In such case each cable will be marked with the appropriate lead number.

Connection Plate: B109144

Connection Decal: 344136
 THERMOSTATS
1. MOTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH QTY-3 (1 PER PHASE) NORMALLY CLOSED THERMOSTATS.
THERMOSTATS ARE SET TO OPEN AT HIGH TEMPERATURE.

2. CONTACT RATINGS FOR THERMOSTATS: 120-600 VAC, 720 VA

N. C. THERMOSTATS

P1

P2

NOTE: THERMOSTATS LEADS MAY BE LOCATED IN EITHER THE MAIN OUTLET BOX OR IF SO
EQUIPPED, AN AUXILIARY BOX.

ACCESSORY LISTING

QTY-3 N.C. THERMOSTATS

SCALE UNITS TITLE

REVISION DESCRIPTION FOR: MISC
NONE IN NIDEC MOTOR
STL0211 - UPDATED FORMAT .
TOLERANCES ON DIMENSIONS
CUSTOMER
(UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)
CONNECTION DIAGRAM CORPORATION
INCHES mm ISSUED BY APPROVED BY REVISION DATE
MATERIAL:
R. KING C. CADE 24-FEB-11
--- CODE DWG NO. REV SHEET DWG
NUMBER SIZE
NIDEC CONFIDENTIAL
NIDEC MOTOR CORPORATION 24-Feb-11
NMCA (JAN-2011)
MUST BE COMPLIANT TO RoHS DIRECTIVE EU 2002/95/IEC
AND REGULATION EC 1907/2006 (REACH) AS AMENDED ANGLES X°= ±1° 0834066 G 1 OF 1 A
SOLIDEDGE
 FRAMES 56 THRU 145 - TOTALLY ENCLOSED AND EXPLOSION PROOF MOTORS
TYPES: E, ECA, ECF, EF, EFN, EN, EV, FL, FLC, FLCA, FLCF, FLF, FLFN, JFC, L, LC, LCAI, LCE, LCEF, LCEI, LCF, LCI, LE,
LEF, LF, LF1, LFCE, LFI, LI, L1, L4, LC1, LCA, LCFI, LCI4, LE1, LF4, LFN, NC, NCA, NCE, NCEF, NCF

ITEM ITEM
NO. QTY NAME OF PART NO. QTY NAME OF PART
1 1 Fan Cover Guard (Not used on EN, EFN, EVN) 10 2 Spring Pin (Type LC)
2 4 Screw (Not used on EN, EFN, EVN) 11 2 Spring Pin (Type LC)
3 2 Round Head Screw (Type EV only) 12 2 Vent Plug
4 2 Lockwasher (Type EV only) 13 1 Grease Fitting
5 1 Fan (Not used on EN, EFN, EVN) 14 1 Hex Countersunk Pipe Plug
6 1 Retaining Snap Ring (Not used on EN, EV, EFN, EVN) 15 4 Hex Head Cap Screw
7 1 Bracket 16-20 - Not Used
8 2 Reducer Fitting (Type LC) 21 1 Wound Stator Assembly
9 2 Special Plug (Type LC) 22 1 Combination Gasket (Type JFC)
WARNING: BEARINGS: PRICES:
Any disassembly or repair work on explosionproof motors Refer to motor nameplate for the Parts stocking distributors: refer to
will void the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. label unless bearing numbers. renewal parts numerical index. All
done by the manufacturer, or a facility approved by the Others: refer to your nearest parts
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Refer to your nearest distributor.
sales office for assistance.
reference: Renewal Parts Section 700, Pages 16 & 17
 FRAMES 56 THRU 145 - TOTALLY ENCLOSED AND EXPLOSION PROOF MOTORS
TYPES: E, ECA, ECF, EF, EFN, EN, EV, FL, FLC, FLCA, FLCF, FLF, FLFN, JFC, L, LC, LCAI, LCE, LCEF, LCEI, LCF, LCI, LE,
LEF, LF, LF1, LFCE, LFI, LI, L1, L4, LC1, LCA, LCFI, LCI4, LE1, LF4, LFN, NC, NCA, NCE, NCEF, NCF

ITEM ITEM
NO. QTY NAME OF PART NO. QTY NAME OF PART
23 1 Outlet Box Base Items 38 thru 47 are for types EF & LF with "C"
24 1 Terminal Lig (Not used on EN, EV, EVN) brackets, E, L, EN, LC, L-1, L-4
38 1 Ball Bearing (Refer to Section 775)
25 4 Hex Head Machine Screw (Round Head Screw on
Types EN, EV, EVN) 39 1 Bracket (Not usd with "C" or "D" Bracket)
26 1 Outlet Box Cover 40 4 Screw
27 4 Screw 41 1 Grease Fitting
28 1 Wave Spring Washer (Use on Types 42 1 Hex Countersunk Pipe Plug
"D"Base, E, L, LC, EF) 43 1 Water Deflector (Types l-1, L-4, LF)
29 1 Ball Bearing (Refer to Section 775) 44 1 "C" or "D" Bracket
30 1 Rotor Assembly (Includes Items 31 and 32) Retaining Snap Ring
45 1
31 1 Rotor Core (Types L-1, L-4, LF)
32 1 Rotor Shaft 46 1 Retaining Snap Ring
33 1 Retaining Snap Ring (Used on EV & EVN) (Types L-1, L-4, LF)
34-37 - Not Used 47 1 Square Key
WARNING: BEARINGS: PRICES:
Any disassembly or repair work on explosionproof motors Refer to motor nameplate for the Parts stocking distributors: refer to
will void the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. label unless bearing numbers. renewal parts numerical index. All
done by the manufacturer, or a facility approved by the Others: refer to your nearest parts
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Refer to your nearest distributor.
sales office for assistance.
reference: Renewal Parts Section 700, Pages 16 & 17
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General Information for Integral Horsepower (IHP) Motors
on Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) • VFD dv/dt - winding end turn differential in voltage
versus differential in time
A VFD is a type of controller used to vary the speed of an electric motor.
The VFD takes a fixed AC voltage and frequency and allows it to be • High temperatures or high humidity
adjusted in order to get different speeds from the motor. Motor speed • Grouding system
can be varied by changing the frequency of the input power waveform.
The equation below shows how the frequency affects the speed of a Wider speed ranges, higher voltages, higher switching frequencies,
three phase induction motor. insufficient grounding and increased cable lengths all add to the severity
of the application and, therefore, the potential for premature motor
failure.
120* Fundamental Input Frequency
Speed =
Number of Motor Poles How does a VFD affect the motor?
There are many things to consider when a motor is powered using a
How does a VFD work? VFD or PWM power. When a motor is powered by a PWM waveform
A VFD takes the fixed frequency and voltage sine wave from the power the motor windings very often see a large differential voltage, either from
grid or power station and puts it through a few steps in order to allow phase to phase or turn to turn. When the voltage differential becomes
the VFD user to vary the frequency and in turn control the motor speed. large enough it creates a reaction at the molecular level that converts
First it rectifies the AC power into DC Power. Because of this step, a available oxygen into O3. This phenomenon is called partial discharge or
term commonly used instead of VFD is inverter. This only describes one corona. This reaction creates energy in the form of light and heat. This
step of what the VFD does to the power waveform. Once rectified into energy has a corrosive effect on the varnish used to protect the motor
a DC voltage the drive sends the power through a set of transistors or windings. PWM waveforms can also magnify shaft voltages which lead
switches. These switches can take the DC waveform and by opening to arcing across the bearing and causing premature bearing failure.
and closing at certain speeds and durations can create an output Corrective action must be taken to mitigate these issues that arise when
waveform that mimics the sine wave that is required to drive a three using an electric motor with a VFD.
phase electric motor. The output wave form is known as a Pulse Width
Modulation (PWM) waveform because the waveform is created by How do I protect the motor?
multiple pulses of the switches at short intervals.
Nidec Motor Corporation (NMC) has developed specific motor designs
to decrease the harmful affects that a VFD can have on a motor.
PULSE WIDTH MODULATION WAVEFORM NMC’s INVERTER GRADE® insulation system is the first line of
defense against corona and phase to phase faults that can be common
when a motor is powered using a PWM waveform. The INVERTER
Line GRADE® insulation system is standard on all of NMC’s Inverter Duty
to
Neutral
products. Along with the INVERTER GRADE® insulation, thermostats
Voltage are installed as a minimum protection against over heating the motor.
Special consideration must also be given to bearings in motors powered
by VFD’s. In order to create a low resistance path to ground for built
up shaft voltages a shaft grounding device can be used. On larger
horsepower motors an insulated bearing system should be used in
Line
conjunction with the shaft grounding device when installed, to force the
Current stray shaft voltages to ground. The bearing failures are more prominent
on motors with thrust handling bearings. NMC has created an Inverter
Duty vertical motor line that not only uses the INVERTER GRADE®
Figure 1 PWM Waveform insulation system, but that also comes standard with a shaft grounding
device. On motors that are 100 HP and greater the thrust bearing is also
What variables should be considered when insulated for additional protection.
deciding whether to power a motor with a VFD?
What does "Inverter Duty" mean?
VFD compatibility with motors is complex. As a result, many variables
must be considered when determining the suitability of a particular motor An Inverter Duty motor should describe a motor that helps mitigate
for use with a VFD. These variables include: potential failure modes of a motor that is powered by a VFD. Inverter
duty motor windings should be able to withstand the voltage spikes per
• Torque requirements (Constant or Variable) NEMA MG1 Part 31.4.4.2 and protect against overheating when the
• Speed Range motor is run at slow speeds. On thrust handling bearings it is apparent
that the bearings require additional protection. Inverter Duty vertical
• Line / System Voltage motors should have a shaft grounding device to protect the motor
• Cable length between the VFD and the motor bearings from fluting due to voltage discharge through the bearing. On
• Drive switching (carrier) frequency larger motors (100HP and larger) the shaft should also be electrically
• Motor construction isolated from the frame in order to aid the shaft grounding ring in
discharging the shaft voltages to ground.
*This information applies only to Integral Horsepower (IHP) motors as defined on the Agency Approval page, under UL®† & CSA®† listings where indicated.

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Motor / Inverter
Compatibility

Thermal Overloads and Single Phase Motors Grounding and Cable Installation Guidelines
Motors with thermal overloads installed may not operate properly on a Proper output winding and grounding practices can be instrumental
VFD. The current carrying thermal overload is designed for sine wave in minimizing motor related failures caused by PWM waveform
power. Operation on a VFD may cause nuisance tripping or potentially characteristics and installation factors. VFD manufacturers typically
not protect the motor as would be expected on line power. Thermostats or provide detailed guidelines on the proper grounding of the motor to
thermistors installed in the motor and connected properly to the VFD may the VFD and output cable routing. Cabling manufacturers provide
provide suitable thermal overload protection when operating on a VFD. recommended cable types for PWM installations and critical information
(consult codes for installation requirements) concerning output wiring impedance and capacitance to ground.

Single phase motors and other fractional horsepower ratings are not Vertical Motors on VFDs
designed to be operated on a VFD. Within Nidec Motor Corporation Vertical motors operated on VFD power present unique conditions that
standard products, all motors NEMA®† 48 frame (5.5” diameter) and may require consideration by the user or installation engineer:
smaller are not suitable for VFD applications. Three phase 56 and
143/145 frame applications should be noted on the catalog price page; • Locked rotor and drive tripping caused by non-reversing-ratchet
or if in doubt ask an Nidec Motor Corporation technical representative for operation at low motor speeds. It is not recommended to operate
recommendations on compatibility with a VFD. motors at less than 1/4 of synchronous speed. If slow speeds are
required contact NMC engineering.
Slow Speed Motors • Unexpected / unacceptable system vibration and or noise levels
Motors with a base design of slower than six poles require special caused by the torque pulsation characteristics of the PWM waveform,
consideration regarding VFD sizing and minimizing harmonic distortion a system critical frequency falling inside the variable speed range of
created at the motor terminals due to cable installation characteristics. the process or the added harmonic content of the PWM waveform
Additional external PWM waveform filters and shielded motor cables exciting a system component
designed for PWM power may be required to provide acceptable motor life. • Application related problems related to the controlled acceleration/
Harmonic distortion on the output waveform should be kept to a minimum deceleration and torque of the motor on VFD power and the building
level (less than 10%) mismatch impedence. of system pressure/ load.
• The impact the reduction of pump speed has on the down thrust
690V Applications reflected to the pump motor and any minimum thrust requirements of
Motors that are rated for 690VAC and that will be powered by 690VAC the motor bearings
PWM VFDs require the use of an external filter to limit peak voltage • Water hammer during shutdown damaging the non-reversing ratchet
spikes and the use of an INVERTER GRADE® motor. Where available,
an alternative to using an output filter is to upgrade to a 2300V insulation Humidity and Non-operational Conditions
system.
The possible build-up of condensation inside the motor due to storage in
an uncontrolled environment or non-operational periods in an installation,
Low Voltage TITAN® Motors
can lead to an increased rate of premature winding or bearing failures
When using 449 frame and larger motors on PWM type VFDs consider when combined with the stresses associated with PWM waveform
the use of an external filter and shielded motor cables designed for PWM characteristics. Moisture and condensation in and on the motor winding
power to minimize harmonic distortion and peak voltages at the motor over time can provide tracking paths to ground, lower the resistance of the
terminals. Harmonic distortion on the output waveform should be kept to motor winding to ground, and lower the Corona Inception Voltage (CIV)
a minimum level (less than 10%). level of the winding.
Bearing Currents Related to PWM Waveforms Proper storage and maintenance guidelines are important to minimize the
Protection of the motor bearings from shaft currents caused by common potential of premature failures. Space heaters or trickle voltage heating
mode voltages is becoming a standard feature on Inverter Duty motor methods are the common methods for drying out a winding that has low
products. Some installations may be prone to a voltage discharge resistance readings. Damage caused by these factors are not covered
condition through the motor bearings called Electrical Discharge by the limited warranty provided for the motor unless appropriate
Machining (EDM) or fluting. Vertical HOLLOSHAFT and HOSTILE DUTY heating methods are properly utilized during non-operational periods
World Motor come with grounding devices installed as standard. EDM and prior to motor start-up.
damage is related to characteristics of the PWM waveform, and the VFD
programming, and installations factors. NEMA®† Application Guide for AC Adjustable Speed Drive Systems:
http://www.nema.org/stds/acadjustable.cfm#download
Bearing Protection on Inverter Duty Vertical Motors
All U.S. MOTORS® brand “Inverter Duty” vertical products have a shaft
grounding system that allows damaging shaft currents a low resistance
path to ground. Bearings on vertical motors fed by VFD power without
this bearing protection are not covered under any warranty. All other
bearing failure is covered per NMC’s standard warranty. An electric motor
repair shop approved to service U.S. MOTORS® brand motors must verify
that the cause of the bearing failure was not due to EDM damage.

Multiple Motors on a Single VFD

Special considerations are required when multiple motors are powered
from a single VFD unit. Most VFD manufacturers can provide guidelines
for proper motor thermal considerations and starting/stopping of motors.
Cable runs from the VFD and each motor can create conditions that will
cause extra stress on the motor winding. Filters may be required at the
motor to provide maximum motor life.

* This information applies only to Integral Horsepower (IHP) motors as defined on the Agency Approval page, under UL®† & CSA®† listings where indicated.

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Warranty Guidelines for Integral Horsepower
(IHP)* Motors on Variable Frequency Drives

Warranty Guidelines • On TITAN® frame motors, inquiry required for suitability on constant
The information in the following section refers to the motor and drive torque loads.
application guidelines and limitations for warranty. Cable distances are for reference only and can be further limited by
hot and humid environments (refer to Table 1). Refer to specific VFD

Hazardous Location Motors Table 1 - Cable Distances

Use of a variable frequency drive with the motors in this catalog, intended
Maximum Cable Distance VFD to Motor
for use in hazardous locations, is only approved for Division1, Class I,
Group D hazardous location motors with a T2B temperature code, with Switching Frequency 460 Volt 230 Volt 380 Volt
a limitation of 2:1 constant torque or 10:1 variable torque output. No
other stock hazardous location motors are inherently suitable for 3 Khz 127 ft 400 ft 218 ft
operation with a variable frequency drive. If other requirements are
needed, including non-listed Division 2, please contact your Nidec Motor 6 Khz 90 ft 307 ft 154 ft
Corporation territory manager to conduct an engineering inquiry.
9 Khz 73 ft 251 ft 126 ft

575 Volt Motors 12 Khz 64 ft 217 ft 109 ft

575 volt motors can be applied on Inverters when output filters are 15 Khz 57 ft 194 ft 98 ft
used. Contact the drive manufacturer for filter selection and installation
requirements. 20 Khz 49 ft 168 ft 85 ft

manufacturers cable limits. Refer to the Motor/ Inverter Compatibility page

Applying INVERTER GRADE® Insulated Motors on for special consideration of vertical motor bearings.
Variable Frequency Drives (2, 4, 6 pole)

The products within this catalog labeled “Inverter Duty” or “Vector Duty” Warranty Period Clarifications and Exceptions
are considered INVERTER GRADE® insulated motors. INVERTER
GRADE® motors exceed the NEMA®† MG-1 Part 31 standard. Standard Energy Efficient Exclusion
Nidec Motor Corporation provides a three-year limited warranty on all Applying Standard & Energy Efficient Motors on Variable Frequency Drives
NEMA®† frame INVERTER GRADE® insulated motors and allows long is not recommended. VFD related failures on standard and energy efficient
cable runs between the motor and the VFD (limited to 400 feet without motors will not be covered under warranty.
output filters). Cable distance can be further limited by hot and humid
environments and VFD manufacturers cable limits. These motors may be Vertical Motor Windings
appropriate for certain severe inverter applications or when the factors Premium efficient vertical motors without INVERTER GRADE® insulation
relating to the end use application are undefined (such as spares). that are installed using the criteria described in this document and applied in
the correct applications shall have a warranty while powered by a VFD for
12 months from date of installation or 18 months from date of manufacturing
Nidec Motor Corporation’s U.S. Motors® brand is available in the following whichever comes first. See limited warranty page for horizontal motor
INVERTER GRADE® insulated motors: warranty periods.
• Inverter Duty NEMA®† frame motors good for 20:1 Variable Torque
Bearing Exclusion for Thrust Handling Bearings
& 5:1 Constant Torque, including Vertical Type RUSI (10:1 V.T.) Bearings used in premium efficienct vertical motors, and all thrust handling
• Inverter Duty motors rated for 20:1 Constant Torque bearings, that are powered by VFDs without shaft grounding devices or
insulated bearings (when required) will not be covered under any warranty
• ACCU-Torq® and Vector Duty Motors with full torque to 0 Speed or for damages caused from being powered by a VFD. All other bearing failure
5000:1 is covered per NMC’s standard warranty. An electric motor repair shop
approved to service U.S. MOTORS® brand motors must verify that the cause
• 841 Plus® NEMA®† Frame Motors
of the bearing failure was not due to Electrical Discharge Machining.

Applying Premium Efficient motors (that do not have INVERTER Medium Voltage and Slow Speed Considerations
GRADE® insulation) on Variable Frequency Drives (2, 4, 6 pole) Motors that are rated above 700 VAC or that are eight pole and slower
Premium efficient motors without INVERTER GRADE insulation meet require special consideration and installation and are not covered under the
minimum NEMA®† MG-1, Section IV, Part 31.4.4.2. These motors can be warranty guidelines in this document. Motors that are rated above 700VAC
used with Variable Frequency Drives (with a reduced warranty period) have special cable length and voltage differential issues that are specific
under the following parameters: to the VFD type and manufacture. The motor construction and cost may
vary dramatically depending on the VFD topology and construction. Contact
• On NEMA®† frame 447 and smaller motors, 20:1 speed rating on your NMC representative with VFD manufacturer name and model type for
variable torque loads & 4:1 speed range on constant torque loads. application and motor construction considerations. Motors that are designed
eight pole and slower also require special installation and filters per the drive
• On TITAN® 449 and larger frame motors, 10:1 speed rating on
manufacturer.
variable torque loads.

* This information applies only to Integral Horsepower (IHP) motors as defined on the Agency Approval page, under UL®† & CSA®† listings where indicated.

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