IEC 60034-7:2020
Rotating electrical machines - Part 7: Classification of types of construction, mounting arrangements and terminal box position (IM Code)
IEC 60034-7:2020 specifies the IM Code, a classification of types of construction, mounting arrangements and the terminal box position of rotating electrical machines. Two systems of classification are provided as follows:- Code I: An alpha-numeric designation applicable to machines with end-shield bearing(s) and only one shaft extension- Code II: An all-numeric designation applicable to a wider range of types of machines including types covered by Code I.This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition, published in 1992, and its Amendment 1:2000. The main technical changes with regard to the previous edition are as follows:- note on twin motors added- reference to 4.3 instead of duplication of text- new subclause on marking of shaft inclination or declination.The contents of the corrigendum of March 2023 have been included in this copy.
IEC 60034-7:2020 specifies the IM Code, a classification of types of construction, mounting arrangements and the terminal box position of rotating electrical machines. Two systems of classification are provided as follows:
- Code I: An alpha-numeric designation applicable to machines with end-shield bearing(s) and only one shaft extension
- Code II: An all-numeric designation applicable to a wider range of types of machines including types covered by Code I.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition, published in 1992, and its Amendment 1:2000. The main technical changes with regard to the previous edition are as follows:
- note on twin motors added
- reference to 4.3 instead of duplication of text
- new subclause on marking of shaft inclination or declination.
The contents of the corrigendum of March 2023 have been included in this copy.
Gives two systems of classification: an alpha-numeric designation applicable to machines with endshield bearings and only one shaft extension (code I) and an all-numeric designation applicable to a wide range of types of machines (code II) including types covered by code I.
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