M Series ／ Standard ／ IEC

DUTY TECHNICAL CATALOGUE

“Duty” is defined as being the load condition the machine is subject to, including (if applicable) the periods of starting,
electrical braking, operating with no load, and rest, as well as their duration and sequence in time. Duty can be described
as one of the following standard types, in line with IEC 60034-1, or by another type identified by the user with a graph to
show the sequence over time of the variable duty parameters;if the sequence is not defined, a nominal sequence must be
selected which is no less severe than the actual sequence, conforming to one of the predefined duty types; if the duty is
not specified, S1 is deemed applicable. The values given in the catalogue tables refer to electric motors, totally enclosed,
with fan-cooled external surface ventilation, for which in nominal operating conditions, taking account of the insulation
class, the S1 duty is applied. The type of duty is given on the motor name plate. In case of non-continuous duty three-
phase standard construction motors (duty S1) may be overloaded as indicated in the table.

Duty Power over-rating factor

60min. 1,1

S2 30min. 1,2

10min. 1,4

60% 1,1

40% 1,15
S3
25% 1,25

15% 1,35

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S1 continuous duty
Operation at constant load of sufficient duration to achieve thermal equilibrium; for it to be applicable the user must
precisely specify the load and nominal operating conditions in which the machine is to run for an unlimited period.
S2 limited duration duty
Constant load operation for a limited period of time, less than that required to achieve thermal equilibrium, followed by a
period of standby sufficient to cool the machine down to the coolant fluid temperature, with a tolerance of 2°C. This duty
is abbreviated as S2 followed by an indication of the running time; the user must precisely specify the load, running time
and nominal operating conditions in which the machine, started at ambient temperature, may operate for a limited period.
If the load is not specified, nominal load is assumed.
Sample designation: S2 30 min.
S3 periodic intermittent duty
Sequence of identical cycles, each including a period of operation at constant load and a period of standby; in this duty
the cycle is such that the starting current does not significantly affect the overtemperature. The duty is designated S3
followed by the intermittency ratio; the cycle duration used to calculate the intermittency ratio is 10 minutes. The user
must precisely specify the load and nominal operating conditions in which the machine is to run for a periodic cycle.
Sample designation: S3 25%.

S4 periodic intermittent duty with starting

Sequence of identical cycles, each including a non-negligible starting phase, period of operation at constant load and
period of standby. The duty is designated S4 followed by the intermittency ratio, the motor moment of inertia J T and load
moment of inertia J L, referred to the motor shaft. The user must precisely specify the load and nominal operating
conditions in which the machine is to run for a periodic cycle.
Sample designation: S4 25% JT=0.15kgm 2 J L=0.7kgm2

S5 periodic intermittent duty with electric braking

Sequence of identical cycles, each including a starting phase, period of operation at constant load, period of rapid electric
braking and period of standby. The duty is designated S5 followed by the intermittency ratio, the motor moment of inertia
JT and load moment of inertia J L, referred to the motor shaft. The user must precisely specify the load and nominal
operating conditions in which the machine is to run for a periodic cycle.
Sample designation: S5 25% JT=0.15kgm 2 J L=0.7kgm2

S6 periodic uninterrupted duty with intermittent load

Sequence of identical cycles, each including a period of operation at constant load and period of operation under no load;
there is no period of standby. The duty is designated S6 followed by the intermittency ratio; the cycle duration used to
calculate the intermittency ratio is 10 minutes. The user must precisely specify the load and nominal operating conditions
in which the machine is to run for a periodic cycle.
Sample designation: S6 40%

S7 periodic uninterrupted duty with electric braking

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Sequence of identical cycles, each including a starting phase, period of operation at constant load and period of electric
braking; there is no period of standby. The duty is designated S7 followed by the motor moment of inertia J T and load
moment of inertia J L, referred to the motor shaft. The user must precisely specify the load and nominal operating
conditions in which the machine is to run for a periodic cycle.
Sample designation: S7 J T=0.15kgm 2 J L=0.7kgm2

S8 periodic uninterrupted duty with correlated variations of load and speed

Sequence of identical cycles, each including a period of operation at constant load at a preset constant speed, followed
by one or more periods of operation at other constant loads at other speeds (done by changing the number of poles, for
instance); no standby period exists. The duty is abbreviated as S8 followed by he motor moment of inertia JT and load
moment of inertia J L, referred to the engine shaft, the loads, speeds and intermittency ratios for each period of operation
at a given speed. The user must precisely specify the load and nominal operating conditions in which the machine is to run
for a periodic cycle. Sample designation:
S8 JT=0.15kgm 2 J L=0.7kgm2 (1.5KW-740rpm-30%) (2KW-1460rpm-30%) (1.1KW-980rpm-40%).

S9 duty with non-periodic variations of load and speed

Duty in which the load and speed generally vary in a non-periodic manner within the allowable range; this duty includes
frequent overloads which may largely exceed the full load values; for this type of duty one must consider suitable full load
values as a reference for the overloads. The duty is designated S9; the user must give precise details of the loads, speed
and other conditions, including overloads, in which the machine is to operate non-periodically.

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A Load

B Electrical losses

C Temperature

D Starting or acceleration time

N Constant load running time

F Electric braking time

R Standby time

RI Intermittency ratio

V No load running time

ϴmax Maximum temperature reached during cycle