General Purpose LV Motors SIMOTICS GP

Lightweights for standard applications

General Purpose motors with an aluminum enclosure are suitable for a wide range of standard drive tasks in the industrial environment. The design and architecture of the motors ensure maximum flexibility and minimum installation costs. Users benefit from integral lifting eyes, screw-on feet, reinforced bearing end shields with optimum mechanical properties and easily accessible terminal boxes. Encoders, brakes and separately driven fans can also be easily added. Thanks to their especially low weight, they are predestined for applications in pumps, fans and compressors. But they can also be reliably deployed in conveyor systems and lifting gear.

In addition to line motors, two converter-optimized motor lines are available for variable-speed converter operation. You can quickly commission your SIMOTICS GP motors based on the motor code for predefined converter parameters.

Asynchronous motor optimized for line operation

The proven SIMOTICS GP (1LE1 platform), optimized for line operation, are available with efficiency classes up to IE4. All motors have the same power – shaft height assignment. As a consequence, the shaft height remains the same whether a motor has to be replaced for service reasons or for retrofit projects. These motors therefore represent a future-proof 1LE1 platform.

Synchron-Reluktanz-Technologie (VSD4000-Line)

Asynchronous motor optimized for converter operation (VSD10)

SIMOTICS GP converter motors belonging to the VSD10 Line have been exclusively designed for converter operation, and have been specifically optimized for SINAMICS converters. They are perfectly harmonized and coordinated to operate with the SINAMICS series – simply put, a highly efficient overall system with high reliability.

The active part of the SIMOTICS motor is harmonized to the Power Module of the SINAMICS converter. This ensures optimum system utilization and a high efficiency over the complete lifecycle.

SIMOTICS converter motors and SINAMICS converters can be used globally as they comply with local legislation and MEPS standards.

Synchronous reluctance motor optimized for converter operation (VSD4000)

SIMOTICS GP reluctance motors belonging to the VSD 4000 Line have been exclusively designed for converter operation, and have been specifically optimized for SINAMICS converters. Compared to systems with induction motors, synchronous-reluctance technology is characterized by particularly high efficiency levels, especially in the partial load range, and by a high dynamic performance.

SIMOTICS reluctance motors and SINAMICS converters have been specifically coordinated and harmonized with one another. The vector control of the converter ensures optimal operating characteristics.

More information on the reluctance drive system

Motor version	Asynchronous motor optimized for line operation	Asynchronous motor optimized for converter operation (VSD10)	Synchronous reluctance motor optimized for converter operation (VSD4000)
Power and voltage range	0.09 kW to 45 kW For all usual voltages	2.2 kW to 15 kW 400 V (50 Hz) / 460 V (60 Hz) / 500 V (50 Hz) / 690 V (50 Hz)	0.55 kW to 52 kW 400 V (50 Hz) / 460 V (60 Hz)
Frame sizes and types of construction	63 to 200 in all of the usual types of construction	100 to 160 in all of the usual types of construction	80, 90, 112, 132 to 200 in all of the usual types of construction
Rated speed	750 – 3600 rpm	1500 / 1800 / 2610 / 3600 / 5220 rpm	1500 / 1800 / 2610 rpm
No. of poles	2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / pole-switching	2 / 4	4
Efficiency classes	IE1 = Standard Efficiency IE2 = High Efficiency IE3 = Premium Efficiency IE4 = Super Premium Efficiency NEE = NEMA Energy Efficient acc. to NEMA MG Table 12-11 NPE = NEMA Premium Efficient Motors acc. to NEMA MG1 Table 12-12	System efficiency IES1/IES2 acc. to EN 50598 in a drive system with SINAMICS G120, PM240	Motor efficiency class IE4 acc. to Norm IEC 60034-30-2. System efficiency IES2 acc. to EN 50598 in a drive system with SINAMICS G120, PM240

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