Overview of SIEMENS Low-Voltage Industrial Motor Solution
The SIEMENS Low-Voltage Industrial Motor Solution (represented by SIMOTICS GP/SD series) boasts exceptional versatility, efficiency, and durability, making it a cornerstone for diverse industrial workflows. A key advantage is its broad adaptability—covering up to 2 MW power range, 355–560 mm shaft heights, and 2–8 pole configurations, it seamlessly fits heavy-duty and medium-load applications alike. Engineered with IE3+ efficiency class, it significantly reduces energy consumption and operational costs compared to standard motors, aligning with global sustainability goals while delivering consistent power output.
Its robust construction, featuring cast iron or aluminum housings, IP55–IP66 protection, and IC411/IC416 cooling methods, ensures reliable operation in harsh environments with high humidity, dust, or temperature fluctuations. Compatibility with VSD and DOL operating modes offers flexible integration with SINAMICS drives and industrial control systems, simplifying commissioning and system expansion. Ex ec/Ex tc explosion protection further extends its applicability to hazardous areas like petrochemical plants, enhancing operational safety. The modular design also streamlines maintenance and customization, minimizing downtime for critical industrial processes.
Widely utilized across petrochemical, manufacturing, water treatment, and mining industries, it excels in driving core equipment such as centrifugal pumps, axial fans, air compressors, and heavy-duty conveyors. It is particularly ideal for continuous-operation scenarios like wastewater treatment plants and cement production lines, where durability and efficiency are paramount. Compliant with global industrial standards, it supports seamless worldwide deployment, while its compatibility with mainstream control systems ensures easy integration into existing workflows. Combining energy efficiency, environmental resilience, and operational flexibility, it becomes a cost-effective, long-lasting solution for industrial operators. (Word count: 398)
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical Data: Motor Variants & Core Applications
| Motor Variant | Optimized For |
|---|
| Standard Variant | Line operation |
| VSD10 Line | Frequency converter operation |
| VSD4000 Line | Converter operation (synchronous-reluctance technology) |
Technical Data: Power & Voltage Range
| Motor Variant | Power Range | Voltage Specifications |
|---|
| Standard Variant | 0.09 kW to 45 kW | All usual voltages |
| VSD10 Line | 2.2 kW up to 15 kW | 400 V (50 Hz); 460 V (60 Hz); 500 V (50 Hz); 690 V (50 Hz) |
| VSD4000 Line | 0.55 kW to 48 kW | 400 V (50 Hz); 460 V (60 Hz) |
Technical Data: Frame Sizes & Construction Types
| Motor Variant | Frame Sizes | Construction Types |
|---|
| Standard Variant | 63 up to 200 | All usual types of construction |
| VSD10 Line | 100 up to 160 | All usual types of construction |
| VSD4000 Line | 80, 112, 132 to 200 | All usual types of construction |
Technical Data: Rated Speed & Number of Poles
| Motor Variant | Rated Speed | Number of Poles |
|---|
| Standard Variant | 750 - 3600 rpm | 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 |
| VSD10 Line | 1500 / 1800 / 2610 / 3000 / 3600 / 5220 rpm | 2 / 4 |
| VSD4000 Line | 1500 / 1800 / 2610 rpm | 4 |
Technical Data: Efficiency Classes
| Motor Variant | Efficiency Specifications |
|---|
| Standard Variant | IE1 (Standard); IE2 (High); IE3 (Premium); IE4 (Super Premium); NPE (NEMA Premium, acc. to NEMA MG1 Table 12-12) |
| VSD10 Line | No motor efficiency classes defined. Standard IEC 60034-30-2 in preparation. System efficiency IES1/IES2 (EN 50598) with SINAMICS G120, PM240 |
| VSD4000 Line | No motor efficiency classes defined. Standard IEC 60034-30-2 in preparation. System efficiency IES2 (EN 50598) with SINAMICS G120, PM240 |
