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EU Regulation 640/2009, 04/2014
and IEC 60034-30-1
definitions and efficiency classes

Background Measuring methods to determine the the previous IEC 60034-2 part of the
Comprehensive legislation has been efficiency standard. What is new: the actual
passed in the European Union with the The efficiencies specified in IEC 60034- additional losses are now measured and
objective of reducing power usage and 30-1 should be determined correspond- are no longer added as lump sum.
CO2 emissions. EU Regulation 640/2009 ing to IEC 60034-2-1: 2007. This part has
and supplement 04/2014 handle the been valid since November 2007 and
energy demand and energy efficiency of from November 2010 onwards replaces
induction motors in the industrial
environment. In the meantime, this
IE4 Grade 1 (IE4)
regulation is valid in all countries of the Super Premium
High Efficiency
European Union. efficiency
IE3 NEMA Premium Grade 2 (IE3)
The standard IEC 60034-30-1: 20014 Premium efficient
defines efficiency classes for 50 and 60 Efficiency
Hz and stipulates, worldwide, which IE2 NEMA Energy Grade 3 (IE2)
motors are involved and which excep- High Efficiency efficient

tions apply. The EU Regulation is essen-

IE1
tially based on this standard. Standard
Efficiency
Nomenclature
New efficiency classes have been defined Low IEC motors NEMA motors China GB18613-2012
efficiency
in IEC 60034-30-1 for induction motors
(IE = International Efficiency):
◼◼ IE1 (Standard Efficiency)
◼◼ IE2 (High Efficiency)
◼◼ IE3 (Premium Efficiency)
Efficiency (%)

◼◼ IE4 (Super Premium Efficiency)

Power (kW)

The following table shows, as example, the payback time when using high-efficiency motors

Power/pole Payback time* Payback time * Payback time*

Efficiency IE1 Efficiency IE2 Efficiency IE3 Efficiency IE4
number IE1 vs. IE2 IE2 vs. IE3 IE3 vs. IE4

5.5 kW 4-pole 84.7 % 87.7 % 89.6 % 91.9 % 1 year 9 months 1 year 8 months 2 years 11 months

45 kW 4-pole 91.7 % 93.1 % 94.2 % 95.4 % 5 months 1 year 8 months 2 years 5 months

110 kW 4-pole 93.3 % 94.5 % 95.4 % 96.3 % 3 months 2 years 1 month 2 years 4 months

* Assumptions: electricity price 10 ct/kWh, full load operation, 8,760 operating hours annually, list prices, source SIMOTICS EE-COMPARATOR
Motors involved

EU Regulation 640/2009 and 04/2014

based on standard IEC 60034-30-1 The changes become effective on these
The EU Regulation is valid in all EU countries. dates:
Description IEC 60034-2-1: 200 is the basis for determining losses and
therefore determining the efficiency.
Number of poles 2, 4, 6
from June 16, 2011:
The legally specified minimum efficiency
Power range 0.75–375 kW
IE2 for induction motors in S1 duty must
IE1 – Standard Efficiency
be maintained according to the EU
Level IE2 – High Efficiency
regulation
IE3 – Premium Efficiency
Voltage < 1000 V, 50/60 Hz from July 27, 2014:
Degree of protection all Expansion of EU Regulation 640/2009 to
include supplements 04/2014
Geared motors yes
Standard IEC 60034-30-1, valid since October 2008; the EU from January 1, 2015:
Regulation has been in force since June 16, 2011. Manufactur- The legally specified minimum efficiency
Validity
ers are no longer allowed to market IE1 motors in the European IE3 must be maintained for power ratings
Economic Area. from 7.5 kW to 375 kW or, as alternative,
an IE2 motor plus frequency inverter
from January 1, 2017:
Exceptions in the EU Regulation The legally specified minimum efficiency
Valid until July 26, 2014 Valid from July 27, 2014 IE3 must be maintained for power ratings
At altitudes above 1,000 m above sea level At altitudes above 4,000 m above sea level from 0.75 kW up to 375 kW or, as
alternative, an IE2 motor plus inverter
For ambient temperatures above 40 °C For ambient temperatures above 60 °C
For ambient temperatures below –15 °C (any For ambient temperatures below –30 °C (any
motor) or below 0 °C (water-cooled motor) motor) or below 0 °C (water-cooled motor) IE2 line motors connected to converters
For coolant temperatures at the intake of a For coolant temperatures at the intake of a From January 1, 2015, low-voltage
product below 5 °C or above 25 °C product below 0 °C or above 32 °C motors with efficiency IE2 will have the
label:

This obligation is only applicable within

the EEA and it is the sole responsibility of
Exceptions that have not changed the customer to appropriately use these
Motors that have been designed to be operated completely immersed in liquid motors. When operated with a converter,
Motors completely integrated in a product (e.g. a gearbox, a pump, a fan or a compressor),
possible restrictions according to the
whose energy efficiency cannot be determined independent of this product technical documentation must still be
taken into account! For converter
Motors that have been specifically designed for operation under the following conditions:
−− At extremely high operating temperatures above 400 °C operation, the following is always
−− In hazardous zones in the sense of Directive 94/9/EC of the European Parliament and the recommended:
Council ◼◼ Motor temperature sensing with an
Brake motors integrated KTY 84 temperature sensor
◼◼ Bearing insulation from SH 225

Standard Efficiency
The following are not involved
When requested, motors that are exclud-
8-pole motors Motors for intermittent duty S2 ... S9
ed from the EU Regulation can still be
Motors that have been specifically
Pole-changing motors supplied in IE1. Outside the European
developed for inverter operation
Economic Area, national legislation
Synchronous motors Single-phase motors
applies, i.e. here it is possible that IE1
motors can still be marketed.
What changes?

Roadmap according to
EU Regulation 640/2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021

June 16, 2011

IE2
for all motors
IE2 efficiency, as a minimum, is mandatory
(acc. to standard)
for induction motors 0.75 kW–375 kW

January 1, 2015
IE3
for motors
IE3 efficiency, as a minimum, for motors > 7.5 kW–375 kW
> 7.5 kW–375 kW
or combination inverter + IE2 motor
In the EU, it is not
permissible to market IE1
January 1, 2017
IE3 motors (exceptions, refer to
the legislation).
for all motors
IE3 efficiency, as a minimum, for motors >
0.75 kW–375 kW or
0.75 kW–375 kW or combination inverter + IE2 motor
inverter + IE2 motor

Rating plates NEMA motors ◼◼ 2-/4-/6-pole

◼◼ 230 V, 460 V
The technical data on rating plates The energy legislation EPAct (Energy
changes as follows: Policy Act) has been replaced effective Further, for instance, the following
◼◼ Efficiency: The efficiencies as specified 12.2010 by EISA (Energy Independence motors must comply with the NEMA
by the standard are stamped on the Security Act). Energy Efficiency Level (~IE2):
rating plate EPAct defines the minimum efficiency ◼◼ 201–500 HP
◼◼ Nominal voltage: specified for 400 V (IE2) for power ratings from 1 to 200 HP, ◼◼ 2-/4-/6- and 8-pole
2/4/6-pole, voltages of 230 V and 460 V. ◼◼ All voltages < 600 V with the
Since December 2010, EISA has been exception of 230 V and 460 V
Efficiency classification
◼◼ Footless motors (IM B5)
extending the legal minimum efficiency
Since November 1, 2009, Siemens AG ◼◼ NEMA Design C
requirements and the following motors
stamps all standard catalog motors, (increased starting torque)
must fulfill the NEMA Premium Level
which fall under this legislation, with the For details, refer to NEMA MG1, Table
(~IE3):
efficiency classification/nomenclature 12-11.
according to IEC 60034-30-1. ◼◼ 1–200 HP

Examples of rating plates

Country of Maximum ambient

Order number IE Class Order number NEMA Class
manufacture temperature

Rated voltage Nominal efficiency Rated voltage 60 Hz data acc. to NEMA Nominal efficiency
We can offer you an energy-efficient future

By making the decision to use energy- Already plan today with IE3 and IE4 Check now with which motor or concept
efficient drives, you can lower your motors you can save energy – and be optimally
energy costs and have a positive effect The second stage of the EU Regulation equipped for the future.
on the environment. has been in force since January 1, 2015 Take the first step: you can immediately
Analyzing the drive technology in your with the objective of replacing inefficient demonstrate your environmental
plant or system can open up an energy process controls, e.g. using throttle flaps consciousness by using IE3 motors or IE4
saving potential that you never imagined. by energy-saving solutions. Motors motors – therefore helping your custom-
We can help you do this with suitable connected directly to the line supply ers save energy and reduce costs.
tools, for instance SinaSave or the must be changed over to IE3; applica- With Siemens, you are optimally
SIMOTICS EE-COMPARATOR App to tions employing converters may still use equipped for the future. We can help you
calculate the payback time of drives, and IE2 motors. However, the SIMOTICS FD to ensure that your company makes the
with our products – a secure investment and the SIMOTICS GP and SD VSD10 changeover on time.
in an efficient future! motors are available for converter
operation. Simply talk to your Siemens
contact partner in your region.
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