Information about theEcodesign Regulations(EU) 2019/1781 for Motors and Drivesand (EU) 2021/341 (Amendment)from CAPIEL and CEMEP

Please be aware this information cannot replace theRegulations (EU) 2019/1781 and (EU) 2021/341(Amendment). In case of conflict between thisinformation and the regulations, the regulations (EU)2019/1781 and (EU) 2021/341 (Amendment) takeprecedence.

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1. Introduction

CEMEP the European Committee of Manufacturers of Electric Machines and Power Electronic, and
CAPIEL the European Coordinating Committee of Manufacturers of Electrical Switchgear andControlgear, are committed to meeting or exceeding the requirements of all European Union (EU)legislation which seeks to protect and improve the environment. Probably the most significant contribution
CAPIEL and CEMEP member companies can make, is through optimising the energy efficiency of Motorand Drive Systems. Many studies indicate correct Motor and Power Drive Systems design is essential tomaximise performance and minimise motor losses (e.g. EuP Lot 30: Electric Motors and Drives, Task 3,
Anibal de Almeida, Hugh Falkner, João Fong, April 2014).
••

Energy efficient systems are those which are perfectly matched to their applications. Good
guidelines for designing an efficient system are “IEC 61800-9-1” and “IEC 61800-9-2”.
Power Drive Systems (PDS) consist of one or more of the following components:o A Motor that converts electrical power into mechanical power. A device for controlling the
motors from the power grid, which usually is either a Variable Speed Drive (VSD), a softstarter, or a contactor/overload combination. Traditionally applications with a fixed speed
do not require a drive, only a contactor for switching the motor on and off or a soft starterf or a soft motor start-up. However, in some cases, energy consumption can be lowered bydecoupling the speed of the load, e.g. a pump, from the line frequency by using a
converter or a gearbox.

The Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC establishes, across the EU, a framework for setting eco-design
requirements for energy-related products. It is a key instrument of EU policy for improving the energy
ef f iciency and other aspects of the environmental performance of products placed on the market.
Requirements for the eco-design of electric motors and the use of variable speed drives were set out inRegulation “(EC) 640/2009” on 22nd July 2009 and in its amendment Regulation “(EU) 4/2014” on 6th
January 2014. This regulation was superseded on 25th October 2019 by Regulation “(EU) 2019/1781”,
which sets out new statutory requirements for motors and drives and its amendment Regulation (EU)2021/341 f rom 23rd of February 2021. Until the new requirements take effect, those of the existing
Regulation “(EC) 640/2009” and the Regulation “(EU) 4/2014” continue to apply.
The intent of this document from CEMEP and CAPIEL is to provide information to all stakeholders
about the new Ecodesign Regulations (EU) 2019/1781 for motors and drives and (EU) 2021/341(Amendment). However, this information cannot replace the regulations. In case of conflict
between this information and the regulations, the regulations (EU) 2019/1781and (EU) 2021/341(Amendment) take precedence.

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Introduction .......................................................................................................................22.

Overview of the Regulations ..............................................................................................4
2.1

Regulation (EC) 640/2009 (valid until 30th June 2021; requirements for motors only) ....4

2.2

New Regulation (EU) 2019/1781 .................................................................................5

2.2.01

Motors - Step 1: Starting 1 st July 2021......................................................................5

2.2.02Motors - Step 2: Starting 1 st July 2023......................................................................6

2.2.03

Variable Speed Drives: Starting 1 st July 2021 ...........................................................8

2.3
3.

4.

Timelines....................................................................................................................9

Questions and Answers ...................................................................................................10
3.1.

Scope.......................................................................................................................10

3.2.

Defined exemptions ..................................................................................................20

3.3.

Ambient conditions....................................................................................................26

3.4.

Miscellaneous...........................................................................................................27

Worldwide efficiency regulations for Motors and Drives ....................................................30
4.1

Motors ......................................................................................................................30

4.2

Worldwide regulations permanent magnet Motors......................................................34

4.3

Worldwide regulations line start permanent magnet Motors........................................35

4.4

Worldwide regulations permanent magnet for elevators .............................................35

4.5

Worldwide regulations Drives ....................................................................................36

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Overview of the Regulations

2.1

Regulation (EC) 640/2009 (valid until 30 th June 2021; requirements for motors only)

Poles

8
6

IE3 orIE2 + VSD

4
2
0,12

0,75

375

1 000

Pn [kW]
Picture 1: Regulation from 1 January 2017 until 30th June 2021

Applies to:

Major exemptions from these efficiency
requirements1

Induction motors (single speed, 3-phase 50 Hz or
50/60 Hz, induction motor rated for continuous duty,with rated voltage of up to 1000 V).

• Motors specified to operate exclusively inpotentially explosive atmospheres as
def ined in Directive 2014/34/EU.
• Brake Motors (as defined in the Regulation)• Submersible motors (as defined in theRegulation)

Does not apply to:This regulation does not apply requirements on the
VSD.
Table 1 applies - exemptions

1

Other exemptions are:(a) motors specified to operate wholly immersed in a liquid;(b) motors completely integrated into a product (f or example gear, pump, fan or compressor) of which theenergy performance cannot be tested independently from the product;(c) motors specified to operate exclusively:(i) at altitudes exceeding 4 000 meters above sea-level;(ii) where ambient air temperatures exceed 60 °C;(iii) in maximum operating temperature above 400 °C;(iv) where ambient air temperatures are less than – 30 °C f or any motor or less than 0 °C f or a motorwith water cooling;(v) where the water coolant temperature at the inlet to a product is less than 0 °C or exceeding 32°C

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New Regulation (EU) 2019/1781

Poles

2.2.01 Motors - Step 1: Starting 1st July 2021

8

6
IE2

IE3

4
2
0,12

0,75

75

200

375

1 000
Pn [kW]

Picture 2: Starting 1st July 2021

Applies to:

Major exemptions from these efficiency
requirements

3-phase induction motors•
rated f or operation on 50 Hz, 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz
supplies and•rated f or continuous duty i.e. duty class S1,S3≥80%, S6≥80%• Mining Motors1)• ATEX motors Ex eb covered by
Directive 2014/34/EU (for explosive
atmospheres)• Totally Enclosed Non-Ventilated(TENV) motors

The f ollowing types of motor will have efficiency
requirements for the first time:•pole numbers: 8-poles•
Motors for explosive atmospheres Ex ec, Ex tb,
Ex tc, Ex db Ex db eb and Ex dc,•
brake motors2,•
Totally Enclosed Air Over (TEAO) motors.
“to note”: The option of IE2 + VSD is no longer applicable.
Does not apply to:• Motors with brushes, commutators, slip rings or otherelectrical connections to the rotor, often described as
multi-speed motors.
• High-Voltage Motors (define > 1000V)
Table 2 applies – exemptions

1

Group I Mining motors (suggest: as defined in Annex I, point 1 of Directive 2014/34/EU
With the exception of motors with an integrated brake which forms an integral part of the inner motor
construction and can neither be removed nor powered by a separate power source during the testing of
the motor efficiency;
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Poles

2.2.02 Motors - Step 2: Starting 1 st July 2023
8
6

IE2

IE3

4

IE4

2
0,12

0,75

75

200

375

Picture 3: Starting 1st July 2023

1 000
Pn [kW]

Applies to

Major exemptions from these efficiency
requirements

3-phase induction motors:• Mining Motors1)•
rated f or operation on 50 Hz, 60 Hz or 50/60• Totally Enclosed Non-Ventilated (TENV)
Hz supplies andmotors•rated f or continuous duty i.e. duty class S1,S3≥80%, S6≥80%•
pole numbers: 2-, 4-, 6- and 8-poles•
Motors for explosive atmospheres1) Ex ec, Ex
tb, Ex tc, Ex db, Ex db eb and Ex dc,•
brake motors2),•
Totally Enclosed Air Over (TEAO) motors.
“to note” IE4 f or 3-phase will become mandatory only for
2-, 4- and 6-poles single speed motors between 75 to
200 kW which are not brake motors, Ex eb increased
saf ety motors, or other explosion-protected motors.

Does not apply to• Motors with brushes, commutators, slip rings orother electrical connections to the rotor, often
described as multi-speed motors.
• High-Voltage Motors (define > 1 000V)
Table 3 applies - exemptions
1

Group I Mining motors as defined in Annex I, point 1 of Directive 2014/34/EU
With the exception of motors with an integrated brake which forms an integral part of the inner motor
construction and can neither be removed nor powered by a separate power source during the testing of
the motor efficiency
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Poles

8
6

IE2
4
2
0,12

0,75

75

200

375

1 000 P [kW]nPicture 4: Starting 1st July 2023

Applies to

Major exemptions from these efficiency
requirements

The f ollowing motors rated for operation on 50 Hz, 60 Hz or • Mining Motors 1)
50/60 Hz supplies:• Totally Enclosed Non-Ventilated•
1-phase motors(TENV) motors•
Ex eb motors for explosive atmospheres
Does not apply to• Motors with brushes, commutators, slip rings or otherelectrical connections to the rotor, often described as
multi-speed motors.
• High-Voltage Motors (define > 1 000V)
Table 4 applies - exemptions

1

Group I Mining motors as defined in Annex I, point 1 of Directive 2014/34/EU

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2.2.03 Variable Speed Drives: Starting 1st July 2021

Voltage

1000

IE2

100

0,12

0,75

75

200

375

1 000
Pn [kW]

Picture 5: Starting 1st July 2021

Applies to

Major exemptions from these efficiency
requirements•

LV AC Drives:• Regenerative drives (active front end, AFE)

The regulation covers 3-phase variable speed
drives from 0,12 kW ≤ Pn ≤ 1 000 kW• Low-harmonic drives (THD < 10%)• Multiple AC-output drives• 1-phase drives
Table 5 applies - exemptions

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Timelines

EcodesignYear and minimum efficiency requirements (2017 onward)

Induction motor ≥ 50 V and ≤ 1 000V

Until 30 June 2021

From 1 July 2021

3-phase, 2/4/6 pole

-

IE21

3-phase, 8 pole

-

IE21

≥ 0,12 … < 0,75 kW≥ 0,75 … < 7,5 kW

3-phase, 2/4/6 pole
3-phase, 8 pole

≥ 7,5 ... < 75 kW

3-phase, 2/4/6 pole

IE31

IE2 + VSD;

IE31

IE3

IE31

-

3-phase, 2/4/6 pole
3-phase, 8 pole

> 200 …≤ 375 kW

IE31

IE3

-

3-phase, 8 pole
≥ 75 … ≤ 200 kW

IE2 + VSD;

IE2 + VSD;

IE31

IE3

IE2 + VSD;

IE42

IE31

-

3-phase, 2/4/6 pole

From 1 July 2023

IE31

IE3

3-phase, 8 pole

-

IE31

3-phase, 2/4/6 pole

-

IE31

3-phase, 8 pole

-

IE31

≥ 0,12 … ≤ 1 000 kW

motors for explosive
atmospheres Ex eb,
2/4/6/8 pole-

IE2

≥ 0,12 kW …

1-phase, 2/4/6/8 pole-IE2

> 375 … ≤ 1 000 kW

High voltage motors, Direct current motors,
Group I Mining Motors, pole changing motors,
Totally Enclosed Non Ventilated (TENV)
motors, Servo motors

Excluded1

Including: Brake motors; motors for explosive atmospheres Ex ec, Ex tb, Ex tc, Ex db and Ex dc;
Motors rated for duty class: S1, S3 ≥ 80%, S6 ≥ 80% and Totally Enclosed Air Over (TEAO) motors;
2

Exemption: ATEX motors regarding 2014/34/EU (for explosive atmospheres), Brake Motors

Variable Speed Drives ≥ 100V and ≤ 1 000V

Until 30 June 2021

From 1 July 2021

≥ 0,12 … ≤ 1 000 kW

-

IE2 3

Regenerative drives-

Excluded

Low harmonic drives (THD < 10%)-

Excluded1-phase drives-

Excluded

AC drives with multiple AC outputs-

ExcludedHigh voltage drives; Direct current drives-

Excluded3

From 1 July 2023

IE classification similar to IEC 61800-9-2

Table 6 timelines

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Questions and Answers

The intention of this chapter is to anticipate some frequently asked questions regarding the new
Ecodesign Regulations (EU) 2019/1781 for motors and drives and (EU) 2021/341 (Amendment). It should
be noted that these are offered without prejudice as guidance only. In case of conflict between this guideand the regulations, the regulations (EU) 2019/1781 and (EU) 2021/341 take precedence.
In the interests of clarity, the questions and answers are divided into four subject areas:(1) Scope of the Regulation(2) Exemptions(3) Installation & Environment(4) Miscellaneous
Ref erences to regulation (EU) 2019/1781
In some answers, the point to regulation is dropped, to get a better and easier wording.
Ref erences to required documentation in regulation (EU) 2019/1781
In some answers, there is a note to the required documentation. The regulation defines for motors
and drives up to 13 items that must be provided to the market, for products in and outside of thescope.
The (EU) 2021/341 is amending the regulation (EU) 2019/1781 to clarify the requirements andcorrect a f ew mistakes. However, it does not exist on its own.

3.1. Scope
No

Question

AnswerQ1.1

Which types of motor are
af f ected?

Until 30th June 2021oThree-phase 50 Hz or 50/60 Hz induction motors;
normal term: three-phase induction motors

From 1th July 2021 onwardsoThree-phase 50 Hz, 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz induction
motors; normal term: three-phase induction motors

From 1th July 2023 onwards
In addition to provisions that apply from 1th July 2021
onwards:o Single-phase 50 Hz, 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz induction
motors; normal term: AC motors, motor with a capacitor
Q1.2

When is the def inition of
direct on-line (DOL)
operation?

A motor is rated for DOL operation if the criteria of Q1.3 are
not f ulfilled.

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Question

Answer

Q 1.3

What is the definition for a VSD only motor” is a wording used for motors that are“Variable Speed Drive only exclusively specified to operate with a variable speed drive.
motor”?
They are not rated for continuous duty direct on-line
operation. Often these motors are of different technology
than induction, such as Synchronous reluctance, permanent
magnet type. However, induction motors can also be
designed with special winding having different field
weakening point to be driven with VSD only.
Are so called “VSD only
motors” included in thescope of the newRegulation?

No, VSD only motors both induction type and othertechnologies are not included in the scope of the newRegulation as they are specifically designed and specified
f or operation exclusively with a variable speed drive and are
not rated for continuous duty direct on-line operation. VSDduty only- approach, is visible on products and productdocumentation which clearly distinguish the product fromthose that are for continuous duty direct on-line operation.

Q 1.4

IE2 + VSD option isceased, but can I still
continue to buy standard
IE2 induction motors if
these are restamped for
S9 (VSD) duty only?

Restamping S9 (VSD) duty only does not exempt the motor
according to CEMEP interpretation. This would be acircumvention of the Regulation, that CEMEP doesn't
support.

Q1.5

Which motor ratings are
af f ected?

The timeline differs depending on the motor ratings.
(f or details see Chapter 2.3 Timeline)

Q1.6

Are servo motors affected? Servo motors which require a drive for operation and cannot
be operated direct on-line are not covered by the scope ofthe regulation, neither regulation (EC) 640/2009, nor the
new regulation (EU) 2019/1781.

Q1.7

Are reluctancemotors/synchronous
reluctance motors
af f ected?

No. The regulation (EU) 2019/1781 only covers induction
motors and no other technology.

Q1.8

Are High Voltage motors
af f ected?

No. The regulation (EU) 2019/1781 does not cover motors
above 1000 V.

Q1.9

Are DC motors affected?

No. Only single-phase and three-phase AC induction motors
are covered by the regulation. Commutator motors are notcovered.

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Question

Answer

Q1.10

Are electronic
commutation motors (ECmotors) affected?

No. The regulation only covers single-phase and threephase AC induction motors. Motors with electronic
commutation are not covered.

Q1.11

Are brake motors
af f ected?

Until 30th June 2021
o All brake motors are exempted.
From 1st July 2021 onwards
o Brake motors so designed that the efficiency of the
motor can be determined independently of the brakeare no longer exempted.

Q1.12

Are geared motors
af f ected?

Geared motors sharing a common gear housing with the
motor and that cannot be separated to determine theef f iciency of the motor alone are exempted from theef f iciency requirements
This exemption is given in regulation (EU) 2019/1781 Article
2 point (2) (a).

Q1.13

Which motor pole numbers Until 30th June 2021
are covered by theo 2-pole, 4-pole, 6-pole
regulation?
From 1st July 2021 onwards
o 2-pole, 4-pole, 6-pole and 8-pole
For f urther details see Chapter 2.3 Timeline(The approximate speed of the motor is determined by the
number of poles and the frequency of the AC voltage
supplied to the motor.)

Q.1.14Is there an exemption for Until 30th June 2021
motors that are covered by o If a motor affected by Regulation (EC) 640/2009 does
the regulation when they
not comply with IE3 but does comply with IE2, it can be
are operated with a drive?
sold, provided it is equipped with a variable speed drive.
This requirement must be marked on the motor(IE2+VSD).
From 1th July 2021 onwards
o The motor must comply with the appropriate efficiency
requirements given in regulation (EU) 2019/1781.
Motors are not excluded due to the use of a variable
speed drive.
- An inverter duty motor per IEC TS 60034-25 isexempt because it is not rated for direct-on-lineoperation.

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Question

Answer

Q1.15

Does my variable speed
drive have to be marked
with an IE-Class?

Until 30th June 2021
o IE-Class Marking not required
From 1st July 2021 onwards
o Must be marked and comply with efficiency level ofclass IE2 when all the f ollowing conditions are met:
▪ Three-phase AC input▪ Only one three-phase AC voltage output at the drive▪ One three-phase motor at the drive output andef f ective motor rating as described in Chapter 2.3
Timeline▪ A rated voltage of between 100 V and 1 000 V (AC)oCertain VSDs listed in Article 2(3) of regulation (EU)2019/1781 are exempted from most of the requirementsof the regulation, including the efficiency requirement.
See Q2.17, Q2.18, Q2.19 and Q2.20.

Q1.16

What does IE2 for a
The VSD must meet IE2 efficiency level. This means thatvariable speed drive (VSD) the power losses at 90% rated motor stator frequency andmean?
100% rated torque-producing current must be at least 25%
below the values of Table 6 of Annex I of regulation (EU)2019/1781. (This table is headed: Reference VSD losses
and test load displacement factor for the IE classdetermination of VSDs)

Q1.17

My manuf acturer
describes his drive as a
servo drive. Is the servo
drive also affected?

The IE-Class Minimum requirement of IE2 efficiency levelmust be adhered to if the VSD is designed to be used withboth induction motors and with servo motors (see Q1.12). If
the drive is not rated to operate with induction motors,
marking is not required.

Q1.18

What requirements on
document persist even if
the VSD is out of scope or
exempt from theregulation?

The manuf acturer must state the reason for the exemptionof the requirements in its technical and customer
documentation (Annex I 4 (11).
For products not in scope, the regulation does not lay out
any inf ormation requirements. A list of typical products not in
the scope are:
•
•
•
•
•
•

multiple AC output drives
1ph drives
Integrated drives
DC drives
Traction drives
Drives above 1.000V

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No

Question

AnswerQ1.19

My motor does not have astandard rated voltage
such as 400 V. Instead,the rating plate states 335
V (f or example). Is it also
af f ected?

Yes. The regulation covers motors with rated voltages from50 to 1 000 V.

Q1.20

My motor does not have astandard frequency ratingsuch as 50 Hz. Instead,the rating plate states 65
Hz (f or example). Is it also
af f ected?

No. The regulation (EU) 2019/1781 covers motors with rated
f requency (50 Hz, 60 Hz, 50/60Hz) only.

Q1.21

Do differences exist
between single-phasemotors according to theirstarting and/or running
capacitors?

No. The regulation makes no distinction between types ofsingle-phase motors according to the number, function andsize of the capacitors. All types must be at least IE2; evenmotors without capacitors must be IE2. (See also Q1.1).

Q1.22

My motor has a nonstandard power rating.
What does this mean for
the new regulation?

If a motor's rating differs from the standard values, theminimum required energy efficiency value must be
calculated by interpolation for 50Hz and for 60Hz values
below explained rules are applied.

In addition, there can be no IE-class marking on the ratingplate (according to regulation / IEC 60034-30-1).

For 50 Hz motors, by interpolation with use of thecoefficients (A/B/C/D) of Table 4 in (EU) 2019/ 1781 Annex I
f or ratings between 0,12 and 0,55 kW and those of Table 5
in Annex I f or ratings between 0,75 and 200 kW. Linear
interpolation is performed for ratings between 0,55 and 0,75
kW.
For 60Hz motors, to determine the minimum efficiency of 60
Hz motors at a rated power not provided in (EU)2021/341
Annex II, Tables 3a, 3b or 3c the following rule shall beused:1) The ef f iciency of a rated power at or above the midpoint
between two consecutive values from the tables shall be
the highest of the two efficiencies.
2) The ef f iciency of a rated power below the midpoint
between two consecutive values from the tables shall be
the lowest of the two efficiencies.

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Question

Answer

Q1.23

Are hybrids such as LSPM No. The regulation covers only induction motors. No other(line start permanent
technology is covered.
magnet) motors, which still
have a squirrel cage aswell as permanent
magnets, covered by theregulation?

Q1.24

Are motors intended for
No, these motors are not sold with a power rating. Thesestandstill operation on-line only have a torque rating at 0 min-1
covered by the regulation? The absence of a rated output power on the rating plate
does not, of itself, exclude the motor from the regulation.
However, certain motors of this type are excluded from thisregulation. For example:o Some motors, known as “torque motors” are rated with atorque at zero speed only. If a motor is only rated atzero speed, the output power will be zero.
o Some other torque motors have a high torque at zero
speed and a limited duty cycle when rotating. If thismotor does not have a “continuous duty operation” themotor is excluded
Ref erence to regulation (EU) 2019/1781:“Continuous duty” is defined by Article 3(5),Q 1.25What do the dates
The dates indicated in the Ecodesign Regulation (EU)indicated in the Regulation 2019/1781(f or example 1st July 2021 or 1st July 2023 forcorrespond to?
electric motors) correspond to the date when the motor will
be f irst placed on the European Economic Area (EEA).
Motors are considered to be placed on the EEA if they havebeen transf erred by the manufacturer or the importer toanother economic operator in the EEA (e.g. distributors)
bef ore that date and they can then be resold, put into
service and used after the deadlines of 1st July 2021 or 1st
July 2023.
For example, motors compliant to previous Regulation
640/2009 (EC) that have been placed on the EEA for thef irst time before 1st July 2021 can continue to be sold evenaf ter that deadline.
Placing on the market is considered not to take place wherea product is in the stocks of the manufacturer (or theauthorized representative established in the Union e.g.
manuf acturers Sales Unit)
See the “Blue Guide”, especially sections 2.2 and 2.3

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Question

Answer

Q 1.26How can I design an
ef f icient motor system?

Guidelines for designing an efficient motor system can bef ound in the standard IEC 61800-9-1 which addresses theextended product approach.

Q 1.27

Are motor starters covered No. Motor starters such as direct-on-line, star-delta and softby the regulation?
starters are not included.

Q 1.28Are so-called “marine
motors” affected by the
new regulation?

Yes. If the power rating and number of poles are within thescope, then motors must comply with the regulation.
Only motors designed specifically for the traction of electricvehicles are out of the scope.
see Article 2 (2) (o), regulation (EU) 2019/1781

Q 1.29The Ecodesign framework
Directive 125/2009 statesin Article 1 (3):‘This guideline does not
apply to means oftransport people or goods.’
Why is my motor still
af f ected?

The statement in this Article 1 (3) is still valid.
Furthermore Annex VII (1) says:
In particular, the following must be specified in an
implementing measure:
1. the exact definition of the product type(s) it covers;(EU) 2019 / 1781 is now exactly the required implementing
measure and the Article 2 (2) states the motor for whichthese rules shall not apply, among other in (o):(o) motors designed specifically for the traction of electricvehicles.
Additionally, in the FAQ document on Ecodesign Directive
2009/125/EC is mentioned that the Ecodesign Directive
2009/125/EC itself doesn’t exempt any products from its
scope, this is done in the implementing measures.
In the implementing measure, Regulation EU 2019/1781 of
the Ecodesign Directive2009/125/EC the Marine motors are
not listed as exempted products. However, in the Ecodesign
Directive2009/125/EC is stated that motors specificallydesign for means of transport for persons or goods are
exempted. Theref ore, these products that are specificallyconstructed only for application in means of transport(including mobile homes and caravans) and no otherapplications are exempted from ecodesign regulations.”

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Question

Answer“Article 1 (3) of the Ecodesign Directive stipulates that the
Directive does not apply to means of transport for persons
orFurthermore, in the FAQ document published by ADCO it isstated:“the Ecodesign regulations do not specificallymention whether components of and appliances for meansof transport fall under their scope, but the Ecodesign
Directive specifies in its Article 1(3) that the Directive does
not apply to goods. It follows that an implementing
Regulation should not apply to products that are designed
only f or use in a means of transport for persons or goods(f or example, electric motors designed only for use on aship). However, if the same product is designed for use
in a means of transport for persons or goods and for a
non-transport use, it should comply with all relevant
requirements of the applicable implementing measure(f or example, standard electric motors designed for use inconveyor belts on ships and for use in conveyor belts in
manuf acturing assembly lines)“

Q 1.30

Does the regulation
No, the system approach is not addressed in the regulation
address the systemapproach or any other load The regulation (EU) 2019/1781 is particularly focusing on
prof ile aspects?
single components and not on their possible combinations inapplications. However, there are requirements of providing
energy ef ficiency data for motors and drives at different
operating points.

Q 1.31

The nameplate of mymotor states 87Hz. Is it
af f ected?

Q 1.32

My motor is only rated atYes, with the amendment regulation (EU) 2021/341 the60Hz. Does the regulation requirement f or 60Hz – motors are more in-line with theapply?
standard EN 60034-30-1 see Annex II (1) (a).

If the nameplate states beside the 87 Hz also ratings which
are covered by the regulation (50 Hz, 60 Hz, 50/60Hz) theanswer is yes. Otherwise it’s not included.

Nevertheless, a 60Hz Motor for use in the EU must fulfill not
only the efficiency regulation. There are a lot of otherdirectives which have to be fulfilled to be able to carry the
CE-mark on the nameplate (see Q1.35).

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Q 1.33Which datasets are
There are several 50/60 Hz datasets common on therequired on a nameplate of market, sometimes with two some with three sets. Following
a 50/60Hz motor?
a short case study of three views to a 4 –pole motors:
case 150 Hz, 15,0 kW, IE3 – 92,1 %60 Hz, 15,0 kW, IE3 – 93,0 %case 250 Hz, 15,0 kW, IE3 – 92,1 %60 Hz, 15,0 kW, IE3 – 93,0 %60 Hz, 17,3 kW, IE2 – 92,4 %(% f rom 18,5 kW, see interpolation Q1.19)
case 350 Hz, 15,0 kW, IE3 – 92,1 %60 Hz, 17,3 kW, IE2 – 92,4 %(% f rom 18,5 kW, see interpolation Q 1.19)
All three case are in line with the regulation and theamendment. Even when case 3 looks like to benoncompliant, the (increased) power of 60Hz must be
reduced to the power of 50Hz to determine if the requested
IE3 value at 60Hz is reached. But this is not required to bestated on the nameplate.
The case 3 marking of 60Hz is not recommended. Even
though it is compliant with the regulation, questions ofcustomer / market surveillance can arise.

Q 1.34

My motor is named with avoltage range.
Must the efficiency values
and IE-Class be stated foreach single voltage?

According to IEC 60034-30-1 ch.5.1.2
The rated ef ficiency shall be determined at rated power PN,
rated voltage UN and rated frequency fN. Motors rated foran extended voltage tolerance (f or example 400 V ± 10 %according to IEC 60038) shall be assigned a single rated
ef f iciency, i.e. the extended tolerance shall be disregarded.
Motors with rated voltage/frequency combinations of thesame magnetic flux and power, for example 230 V/400 V(delta/star) or 230 V/460 V (double-star/star), shall have only
one rated efficiency and efficiency class (IE code). Motors
with more than one rated voltage/frequency/power
combination should be assigned a rated efficiency and a
rated ef ficiency-class (IE code) for each rated
voltage/frequency/power combination. However, as aminimum the lowest efficiency value and the associated IE
code (of all rated voltage/frequency/power combinations)shall always be printed on the rating plate.
It is the decision of the motor manufacturer for which voltageof the named voltage range he will publish the required
product information for motors in accordance to regulation(EU) 2019/1781 Annex I (2). The motor manufacturer willname the chosen voltage in (8).

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AnswerQ1.35

I understood from mymotor supplier that if the
motor is not fulfilling theef f iciency requirements of
the new Regulation it
cannot be CE-marked andtheref ore not sold within
the EEA. Are there otherrequirements that the
motor must fulfill to be CEmarked or is this only amatter of efficiency?

Yes, there are other requirements related to the use of CEmark. Basically, the CE mark can only be fixed on motors
and products when it fulfills the requirement of all relevant
European directives and regulations to the product. The
assessment for a product shall be done by the manufacturer
and is generally done by applying harmonized EN
standards. After compiling a technical documentation
including tests, calculations, risk assessment etc. the CE
mark shall be affixed on products. There are f our relevant
EU Directives, each of them separately requiring the CE
mark: - For ‘standard’ electric motors three of them apply:
Directive 2014/35/EU (LVD), Directive 2009/125/EC(Ecodesign) with the motor specific Regulation 2019/1781
and the amending Regulation (EU) 2021/341 and the
Directive 2011/65/EU with the amending annexes. For
motors intended for the potentially explosive atmospheres
the Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX) replaces the Directive
2014/35/EU (LVD) whereas some parts of the Machinery
Directive 2006/42/EC also apply.

Q 1.36

The title of the regulation isrelated to glandless
circulators. In the German
version the wording iseven more strict in thisregards (“im Hinblick auf”).

Main f ocus of the regulation are motors and VSDs.
Mentioning the glandless circulators in the title does notmean that the regulation applies to them only. The scope
describes clearly the addressed motor and VSD types. Only
article 11 is f or glandless circulators.

Does this mean theregulation applies to thesetype of pumps only and not
to motors and VSD ingeneral?
Q. 1.37

In the regulation (EU)2019/1781 (English
version) Article 2 Scope(1) it is written in (a) (v):This regulation applies to
products that are rated for
direct on-line operation.
However, In the German
version it is written in
Article 2 Scope (1) (a) (v):“direkt f ür den Betrieb am
öf fentlichen Stromnetz
bestimmt sind.”"Direct on-line operation" is absolutely clear, it means a
motor runs directly on the network, regardless it is a public
or an industrial network.
The German translation is not correct because it means: “foruse on public network”
In the opinion of CEMEP it is a translation error that should
be corrected in the German translation into “sind bemessenf ür den direkten Betrieb am Netz”.

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Question

AnswerQ2.1

My motor is listed in the listof exempted motors in
Article 2(2) of regulation(EU) 2019/1781.
What does this mean?

If the motor is one of the types listed in Article 2(2), then it isexempt from the efficiency requirements and most of theinf ormation requirements.
However, if this exempt motor is in the scope of the regulationaccording to Article 2(1)(a), the motor will need to be CE
marked according to the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC
and regulation (EU) 2019/1781.
The f ollowing information will have to be displayed in the four
places listed at the beginning of section 2 of Annex I of theregulation:(3) manuf acturer’s name or trademark, commercial
registration number and address;(4) product’s model identifier;(12) if the motor is considered exempt from efficiency
requirement in accordance with Article 2(2) of thisRegulation, the specific reason why it is considered
exempt.

Q2.2

My VSD is listed in the listof exempted VSDs in
Article 2(3) of regulation(EU) 2019/1781. What
does this mean?

If the VSD is one of the types listed in Article 2(3), then it isexempt from the efficiency requirements and most of theinf ormation requirements.
However, if this exempt VSD is in the scope of the regulationaccording to Article 2(1)(b), the VSD will need to be CE
marked according to the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC
and regulation (EU) 2019/1781.
The f ollowing information will have to be displayed in the four
places listed at the beginning of section 4 of Annex I of theregulation:(3) manuf acturer’s name or trademark, commercial
registration number and address;(4) product’s model identifier;(11) if the VSD is considered exempt from the efficiency
requirements in accordance with Article 2(3) of thisregulation the specific reason why it is considered
exempt.

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Q2.3

Are my non-ventilated
motors exempt?

Until 30th June 2021
o Motors in continuous duty operation without coolingsystems are exempt from the regulation.
From 1st July 2021 onwards
o Only non-ventilated motors of the type TENV (totallyenclosed non ventilated) are exempt. This exemption does
not apply to other types of non-ventilated motor.
Note:
What is TENV?
TENV is the usual market abbreviation for non-ventilated
motors in direct connection with a high degree of enclosureand a totally closed housing in North American.
Totally Enclosed Non Ventilated motors are specificallydesigned without their own fan and the cooling is taking placethrough heat dissipation only

Q2.4

Are motors affected which
are cooled by an external
f an (not included in the
motor)?

Until 30th June 2021
o All motors that are cooled by the airflow of the fan (TEAO,
totally enclosed air over) are exempt since this coolingmethod is not an integrated cooling system of the motor.
From 1st July 2021 onwards
o All motors in the scope of the regulation that are cooled by
the airf low of an external fan (TEAO, totally enclosed airover) must meet the requirements.
(see chapter 2.3. timeline)

Q2.5

How are explosionUntil 30th June 2021
protected motors affected? o The ef f iciency requirements do not apply to any motor
covered by the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU.
From 1st July 2021 onwards
o Motors for potentially explosive atmospheres:- f lame-proof motors (Ex db / Zone 1, Ex dc / Zone 2)- increased safety motors (Ex ec / Zone 2)- motors with dust ignition protection (Ex tb / Zone 21,
Ex tc /Zone 22)
covered by the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU with thef ollowing specifications are affected:- Three-phase ≥ 0,12 kW and < 0,75 kW: at least IE2- Three-phase ≥ 0,75 kW and ≤ 1 000 kW: at least IE3

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AnswerFrom 1st July 2023 onwards
In addition to the rules applicable from 1 July 2021 onwards:
o Motors for potentially explosive atmospheres:- Increased safety motors (Ex eb / Zone 1)
covered by the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU with thef ollowing specifications are affected:
Three-phase ≥ 0,12 kW and ≤1 000 kW: at least IE2
Ref erence to Regulation (EC) 640/2009:o Article 1(2) states that the regulation does not apply tocertain motors except as regards some of the information
requirements of Annex I.

••

Ref erence to Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2019/1781:o the timeline for Ex eb motors is given in point 1(b)(i) of
Annex I;the timeline f or other explosion-protected motors is given in points 1(a)) of
Annex I and they are exempted from IE4 efficiency level by point 1(b)(ii).

Q2.6

My motor is liquid cooled.
What do I need toconsider?

The temperature at the inlet to the motor determines whether
the Ecodesign Regulation/electric motors applies to the motor.
Motors specifically designed for cooling media below 0 °C orover +32 °C are not affected. Otherwise, they must satisfy therequirements.

Q2.7

My motors are used inperiodic duty, not incontinuous duty. Does theregulation still apply?

When a motor is rated for other duty types and is also marked
as such but may nevertheless be operated at rated power incontinuous duty the regulation applies.
Ref erence to regulation (EU) 2019/1781: ‘continuous duty’ is
def ined by Article 3(5), then see Article 2(1)(a)(iv)

Q2.8

My motors are completely Motors specifically designed and specified to operate wholly
immersed in a liquid. Does immersed in a liquid are exempt from the efficiency
the regulation apply?
requirements. It is even exempted when a dry use is possible.
Ref erence to regulation (EU) 2019/1781: Article 2(2)(e)Note:Important is that they are designed to operate immersed in aliquid (Special sealing and protection)!

Q2.9

I manuf acture motors witha large number of poles.
What do I need to do?

The regulation does not apply to motors with 10 or more poles.

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Q2.10 My motors have two orYes. The regulation applies, but various types of motor that
more stated speeds for one have more than one rated speed for the same supply
f requency. Does thef requency are exempt from the efficiency requirements.
regulation still apply?
Ref erence to regulation (EU) 2019/1781: Article 2(2)(n)exempts the following type of motor f rom the efficiency
requirements:(n) multi-speed motors, i.e. motors with multiple
windings or with a switchable winding, providing
a dif ferent number of poles and speeds.
Q2.11 My motors have two or
more stated speeds for one
f requency, but only not in apole changing design ofthe motor. Does theregulation still apply?

If a motor achieves multiple speeds for the one supply
f requency via brushes, commutators, slip rings or electricalconnections to the rotor, it is excluded from the regulation.
Examples such as 2/4 pole motors
Ref erence to regulation (EU) 2019/1781:oo•

Article 2(1)(a) only includes induction motors “without
brushes, commutators, slip rings or electricalconnections to the rotor” into the scope of theregulation. Theref ore, these motors are excluded.
Article 2(2)(k) exempts “motors with mechanicalcommutators” from the efficiency requirements.

Q2.12 My motor shares a housingwith a variable speed drive.
Bef ore now, the regulation
did not apply to this type of
motor. Will this still be thecase in the f uture?

The regulation does not apply, to motors with an integrated
variable speed drive (compact drives) where it’s energy
perf ormance cannot be tested independently of the variable
speed drive.

Q2.13 I use motors in nuclear
engineering. What do I
need to consider in the
f uture?

If a motor is specifically qualified for the safety of nuclear
installations, it is exempted from the efficiency requirements of
the regulation.
Ref erence to regulation (EU) 2019/1781:o Article 2(2)(f ) exempts motors specifically qualified forthe saf ety of nuclear installations from the efficiency
requirementso Article 2(2)(f ) refers to Article 3 of Council Directive
2009/71/Euratom, which defines ‘nuclear safety’.
Ref erence to required documents:
o Even when these motors are exempt, the information
required by points (3), (4) and (12) of section 2 ofAnnex I must be published.

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Q2.14 I use cordless or batteryNo. The regulation does not apply to motors in cordless oroperated motors. Do I need battery-operated equipment e.g.
to consider anything?
driverless transport systems.
Q2.15 Are the motors in tools
such as drills, grinders,saws, etc. affected?

No, the regulation does not apply to motors in hand -heldequipment where the weight is supported by hand during
operation.

Q2.16 Does the regulation apply
to motors for electricvehicles?

The regulation does not apply to motors designed specificallyf or the traction of electric vehicles.

Q2.17 My motor shares a housing If parts of the product (VSD or motor) can be tested individuallywith a variable speed drive. their class must be stated on the product.
Which IE-class must be
shown?
Q2.18 I use variable speed drives If a VSD is specifically qualified for the safety of nuclear
in nuclear engineering.
installations, it is exempted from the efficiency requirements ofWhat do I need to consider the regulation.
in the f uture?
Ref erence to regulation (EU) 2019/1781:o Article 2(3)(b) exempts VSDs specifically qualified for thesaf ety of nuclear installations from the efficiency requirementso Article 2(3)(b) ref ers to Article 3 of Council Directive
2009/71/Euratom, which defines ‘nuclear safety’.

Q2.19 My variable speed drive isa regenerative drive. Do I
need to do anything?

Regenerative drives are exempted from the requirement topublish the efficiency or losses; Article 2 (3) (c)Ref erence to required documents:
Even when these drives are exempt, the information requiredby points (3), (4) and (11) of section 4 of Annex I must be
published

Q2.20 The variable speed drivethat I use does not have asimple input rectifier.
Instead, it controls the
input variables so thatsinusoidal current flows to
the system. Is marking
required?

Drives with sinusoidal input current are exempted from therequirement to meet a particular efficiency level and from therequirement to publish the efficiency (or losses).
Simple variable speed drives with a six-pulse bridgeconnection in the input generate a pulsating current on the gridside and these drives are not exempted from the regulation;
Article 2 (3) (d)Ref erence to required documents:
Even when drives are exempted, the information required bypoints (3), (4) and (11) of section 4 of Annex I must be
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Q2.21 The motor is integrated into Yes. When the motor cannot be separated, the requirements
the machine/installation in f or demonstration of the energy efficiency do not apply.
a way that prevents it frombeing separated in order to Motor is of integrated type if all the bullet points apply:
be tested. Before now, the• Whose energy performance cannot be tested
regulation did not apply inindependently from the product, even with the provision
this case. Will this still beof a temporary end-shield and drive-end bearing;the case in the f uture?
• The motor must share common components (apart fromconnectors such as bolts) with the driven unit (forexample, a shaft or housing);• Shall not be designed in such a way that the motor canbe separated in its entirety from the driven unit andoperate independently;• The process of separation shall have the consequence ofrendering the motor inoperative.
Q2.22 The rating plate of mymotor does not state thepower, only torque values.
This means that theregulation does not apply
to the motor, am I right?

The absence of a rated output power on the rating plate does
not, of itself, exclude the motor from the regulation.
However, certain motors of this type are excluded from thisregulation. For example:o Some motors, known as “torque motors” are rated with atorque at zero speed only. If a motor is only rated at zero
speed, the output power will be zero.
o Some other torque motors have a high torque at zero
speed and a limited duty cycle when rotating. If this motor
does not have a “continuous duty operation” the motor is
excluded
Ref erence of regulation (EU) 2019/1781: output power is lessthan 0,12 kW see Article 2(1)(a)(iii), “cd” as defined by Article
3(5) of the regulation then see Article 2(1)(a)(iv).

Q2.23 What is the intention of the
exemption “VSDs
consisting of single
cabinet”?

The aim of this exemption is to avoid double regulation on
already conformity assessd VSD (marked on the nameplate),
which are installed in an additional housing (cabinet) due toapplication requirements.
However, a VSD not already in conformity with this regulation
and / or built up from diode input module(s) and one AC output
has to be conformity assessed and be in conformance with thisregulation.

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Question

Answer

Q3.1

My motors are intended forwarm/hot ambient
temperatures. Are they
af f ected?

o On motors marked with a temperature range (min. … max.),
both the minimum and the maximum must be greater than +60°C in order f or the motor to be exempt from the efficiency
requirements. For example: +65 °C … +95°C
o On motors marked with only one temperature value, thistemperature must be greater than +60 °C in order to be exempt
f rom the efficiency requirements. For example: +65 °C

Q3.2

My motors are intended for o On motors marked with a temperature range (min. … max.),use in cold stores. Are theyboth the minimum and the maximum must be lower than -30 °C
af f ected?
in order f or the motor to be exempt from the efficiency
requirements. For example: -55 °C … -35 °C
o On motors marked with only one temperature value, thistemperature must be lower than -30 °C in order for the motor to
be exempt from the efficiency requirements. For example:-40°C

Q3.3

How must the elevation of
installation be considered?

Until 30th June 2021 andFrom 1st July 2021 onwards
o The ef f iciency requirements apply not for motors, which
specifically designed and specified to operate exclusively ataltitudes exceeding 4 000 meters above sea-level. For
elevations below this, the requirements must be met; at higher
elevations, motors are exempted from the efficiency
requirements.
Drives: There is no exemption regarding elevation.
Ref erence to required documents:
Even when motors above 4 000m are exempted, the information
required by points (3), (4) and (12) of section 2 of Annex I must be
published.

Q3.4

My motors have amaximum operating
temperature of 300 °C or
400 °C. Are they coveredby the regulation?

Yes. Only motors specifically designed and specified to operate
exclusively with a maximum operating temperature above 400 °C
are exempt from the efficiency requirements; for lower maximum
operating temperatures, the efficiency requirements apply.

Q3.5

My motor is designed for
No. Resistance to atmospheric humidity does not result in
extremely high atmospheric exemption from the regulation (EU) 2019/1781.
humidity. Is it exempted
f rom the regulation?

Q3.6

My motor is operated in achamber with asubstantially reduced
atmospheric pressure, but
not in a vacuum. Is it
exempted from theregulation?

No. Use at low atmospheric pressure alone does not result in an
exemption. The motor may however be designed exclusively forthese specific conditions and be sold in this form only to you. If
this is the case, the answer to Q4.3 applies.

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No

Question

Answer

Q4.1

My manuf acturer is notallowed to supply me with asubstitute motor when amotor develops a f ault. Has
anything changed in thisrespect?

Until 30th June 2021
o Only motors that are in use may be repaired.
From 1st July 2021 onwards
Until 30 June 2029
o In addition to the repair of motors in use, identicalreplacement motors may be supplied if the original motors
were placed on the market before 1 July 2021 regarding
motor of Article 1 (1) a, or before 1 July 2023 regarding motorof Article 1 (1) b. These motors must be specifically marketed
as such (e.g. Motor to be used exclusively as spare partf or…). A statement that the motor may only be used as areplacement part must be applied to the motor or its
packaging and included in the documentation
Ref erence of regulation (EU) 2019/1781: Article 2 (2) (m) +Inf ormation requirements in annex I (2)Q4.2

My supplier has his own
documentation for the
product according to
Ecodesign Regulation (EC)640/2009. Will thisrequirement exist in
Ecodesign Regulation (EU)2019/1781?

Yes, this form of documentation will continue to exist. It has been
extended to cover 13 elements. When motors are not covered by
the regulation, this fact must also be documented, together withthe reason why the regulation does not apply to the motor.
Variable speed drives must also be documented similarly, with 11
elements.
The documentation for motors and variable speed drives is beprovided by the manufacturer, the importer or the authorized
representative (e.g. Dealer).

Q 4.3

According to the regulation
Annex I (2) and (4) the
manuf acturers for motors
and VSD have to provide
11 inf ormation in a certain
order in the 4 mentioned
documentation types. The
manuf acturer provides only
some data and a link / QR
code. Is this acceptable?

Yes, the Amendment (EU) 2021/341 allows to provide theinf ormation via an internet link supplied with the product.
However, IE class / losses in IE definition point must be provided
on or near to the nameplate in any case.
The order is just mandatory for technical documentation, which is
the technical file for the conformity declaration and not e.g. theuser manual.

Q4.4

Do certain degrees ofingress protection orprotection of enclosuresresult in exemption from theregulation?

No. The regulation (EU) 2019/1781 does not contain any
arrangements for exemption owing to a degree of ingress
protection or protection of enclosures.
Likewise, the terms "open" or "fully enclosed" commonly used in
the US are not a distinguishing characteristic in the EU, and bothof these motor types must meet the requirements.

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Question

AnswerQ4.5

When is a CE mark applied A CE mark means that the product meets all applicable EU
to the motor, and when
legislation. It may be applied to motors only when thenot?
manuf acturer has completed the necessary conformity procedurein accordance with all(!) applicable EU Directives and Regulations
and is able to prove that this has taken place.
Ask f or manufacturers Declaration of Conformity for details toensure right interpretation.

Q4.6

How can I check whether
the drive satisfies the rules
currently in f orce?

Firstly, a check is required to determine whether the CE mark ispresent and it must be checked that the information in the EU
declaration of conformity is up to date and states the current
directives and regulations. Secondly, It must be checked if theenergy ef ficiency values stated on the rating plate are consistent
with the required values in the table in the regulation.
Regarding the information see Q 4.7 and Q 4.8

Q4.7

How can I check/measure
the inf ormation stated by
my motor supplier?

The regulation (EU) 2019/1781 states in (1) of Annex II that thesummation of losses method must be used for three-phasemotors and the direct measurement method for single-phasemotors. Both methods are described in IEC 60034-2-1.
This is f ollowed by calculation and determining of the total losses
and classification.
Determination of losses in the 7 load points shall be done bymeasurements or calculations according standards or otherreliable, accurate and reproducible methods. For verification ofcompliance, only measurements shall be used, e.g. input/output
method.

Q4.8

How can I check/measure
the inf ormation stated by
my variable speed drive
supplier?

The article (2) in Annex II of the regulation states that threepermissible methods are available to the manufacturer for
determining the losses:o Direct methodo Calorimetric methodo Single loss determination method
Note: Controlling the efficiency in the field will be difficult as thedef ined load conditions must be met, and the measurement
devices must have a certain accuracy.

Q4.9

My motor supplier offers
dif ferent variants of thesame motor type. On which
variant is the energy
Ef ficiency determined?

When auxiliary equipment is used that does not form an integral
part of the basic motor design, such as shaft seals, external fans,mechanical brakes, reverse running stops, unidirectional
bearings, rotary encoders, tachogenerators, etc., the energy
ef f iciency is determined in accordance with the standard on thebasic motor with original cooling, without the auxiliary equipment
f itted.
The above paragraph also applies to drives fitted to the motors.

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Question

Answer

Q4.10 What about enforcement?

Member States are responsible for checking that products placedon the EU market do comply with all applicable productlegislation, including eco design. In each Member State,appointed market surveillance authority (MSA) is in charge of this.

Q4.11 What about tolerances of
ef f iciency values?

The ef f iciency value must be guaranteed by the manufacturers.
Using the tolerances is only allowed by market surveillance toassess the test results and determine compliance or not.

Q4.12 Are motors exclusively
marketed and sold forexport outside the EEA (noend-use inside the EEA)
also covered by thisregulation?

No, Motors which are sold with the intention to be exported
outside the EEA, e.g. after integration into a machine, are nevermade available on the EEA market (Blue Guide 2.2)
Theref or they are never placed on the market and due to this
there is not the requirement to CE mark those products, so theregulation does not apply.
However, it is important that the complete value chain within the
EEA ensures that the motor is never put into service, except fortest runs, inside the EEA. It is highly recommended to also informon this matter on all business-related correspondence.

Q4.13 In Annex 1, chapter 3, table The apparent output power in table 6 first column is the rated
6 f irst column the apparent apparent output power.
output power of the VSD isgiven in (kVA).
For which operating point
the apparent output powershould be considered here?
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Worldwide efficiency regulations for Motors and Drives
4.1 Motors

The f ollowing table shows an overview of several countries (in alphabetic order) with efficiency regulations
f or motors and if and how the efficiency marking is to be done.
Country

IE

PhaseskW

No. ofpoles

From

Argentina

1

1~:
0,12…7,5

2, 4, 6, 8

21 Dec.
2017

1

3~:
0,75…30

2, 4, 6, 8

2

3~:
0,73…185

2, 4, 6, 8

10 July
2019

2

3~:
0,12…0,73

2, 4, 6, 8

1. Jan.
2023

3

3~:
0,73…375

2, 4, 6, 8

1. Jan.
2023

Brazil3

3~:
0,12…370

2, 4, 6 8

Canada3

3~:
0,75…185
3~:
0,75…2608

3~:0,75…375
3~:
0,75…375

2, 4Australia

3
3
China

2

3)
4)

Efficiency:
Efficiency:
Certificate or
Logo orregistration or … sticker or …

Installed motors
All non-S1 motors
Converter motors(IEC 60034-25)

Certificate

Sticker

Installed motors
Converter motors(IEC 60034-25)

Certificate

Sticker

S2 motors
Only product
Converter motors
registration by type
Integral Gear motors designation

Neither Logo nor
sticker

1 Sep.
2019

All non S1, all Non
S3<80%

product registration
by type designationand location of
manufacturing

Logo + No.

28 June2017

All non-S1 motors
Converter only
motorsCertificate

Logo

Certificate

Logo

Certificate

Logo

product registration
by type designationand location of
manufacturing +Certificate

Stickerwith QR-CodeMust be in line withthe standard
GB18613:2020; but
no registration

none

6

1 Oct.
2016 1)

3 2) 3~:
0,12…<0,75

2, 4, 6, 8

1 June2021

3 2) 3~:
0,75…375

2, 4, 6, 8

product registration
by type designationand location of
manufacturing +Certificate

Sticker 4)
with QR-Code3 2) 3~:>375…1000

2, 4, 6, 8

Must be in line withthe standard
GB18613:2020; but
no registration

none

3)

1~:
0,12…3,7
0,12…2,2

1 3) 1~:
0,25…3,72)

31. Dec.
2022

Key exceptions

2, 4, 6#1)To

31 May2021

All non-S1 motors
Converter motors
Non-ventilated
motorsSpecial motors for
specific machine
requirements

2, 4, 62, 4, 6

with starting cap.
with running cap.

2, 4with start.+run. cap.

China introduced the GB18613 at September 1 st , 2012, updated it to October 1 st 2016 with new stickers including a QR-code,
updated May 29, 2020 with in force to June 1, 2021 with new grade system, but marking only mandatory from 0,75 until 375 kW
own table for 1~motors with starting or running capacitor unequal to IE -classes from IEC 60034-30-1, but for 1~motors withparallel starting and running capacitor the table are equal to IE-classes from IEC 60034-30-1
The China Energy Label regulation is in process

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IE

PhaseskW

No. of
poles

From

Chile

1

3~:
0,75…375

2, 4, 6

1 Jan.
2011

Columbia2

3~:
0,18…7,49

2, 4, 6, 8

31 Aug.
2018

2

3~:
7,5…3732, 4, 6, 8

31 Aug.
2018

3

3~:
7,5…373-2, 4, 6, 8

31 Aug.
2020-

3~:
0,75…375
2+ 3~:
VSD 0.75…375
or
3
2
1~:
0,12…
2
3~:
0,12…<0,75

2, 4, 6,
8
2, 4, 6

1 May
2022
1 Jan
2017

2, 4, 6, 8

1 Jul
2023
1 Jul
2021

3

3~:
0,75…<75

2, 4, 6, 8

1 Jul
2021

3

3~:
75…2002, 4, 6, 8

1 Jul
2021

3

3~:
2, 4, 6, 8
>200…1 000

1 Jul
2021

4

3~:
75…2002, 4, 6

1 Jul
2023

2

3~:
0,75…375

2, 4, 6, 8

23 Nov.
2018

2

3~:
0,75 – 375

2, 4, 6

1 Sep
2022

31 Aug.
2024

2

3~:
0,75...7,49

2, 4, 6

1 Sep
2024

31 Aug.
2026

2+ 3~:VSD 7,5…375
or
3

2, 4, 6

1 Sep
2024

31 Aug.
2026

2+ 3~:
VSD 0,75… 375
or3

2, 4, 6

Egypt

3

EU

EcuadorEAEU 4)5)-

2, 4, 6, 8

To

Key exceptions

Efficiency:
Efficiency:
Certificate or
Logo orregistration or … sticker or …

All non-S1 motors
Converter motors
Brake motors

Certificate

Sticker

Certificate

Sticker

Certificate

Sticker

Certificate

Sticker

-

none

none

tbd

tbd

tbd

30 Aug.
2020

30. Apr.
2022

30 Jun2021

Integral products
producer self
Brake motor
declaration
explosive
atmospheres
TENV
producer self
non S1, S3<80%, S6 declaration<80%
producer self
above +60°C
declaration
below -30°C
producer self
declaration

Logo (CE-mark)producer self
declaration

Logo (CE-mark)producer self
declaration

Logo (CE-mark)producer self
declaration

Logo (CE-mark)Certificate

Sticker

Certificate

Logo

Certificate

Logo

Certificate

Logo

Certificate

Logo

30 June2023

Brake motor
explosive
atmospheres

Integral products
Brake motor,
above 4000m
above +60°C
below -30°C

Logo (CE-mark)Logo (CE-mark)Logo (CE-mark)below 0°C
watercooled
1 Sep
2026

explosive
atmospheres

Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU): Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia

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IE

PhaseskW

No. of
poles

India

2

3~:
0,12…1000

Japan

3

MexicoKey exceptions

Efficiency:
Efficiency:
Certificate or
Logo or sticker
registration or … or …

2, 4, 6, 8 4 Feb.
2019

All non S1 motors
redirected to S1

product registration Logoand certificate bytype designation andlocation of
manufacturing3~:
0,75…375

2, 4, 6

1 April2015

All non-S1 motors
Converter motors
Ex motors

Only productregistration by typedesignation

Neither Logo nor
sticker33~:
0,75…375

2, 4, 6, 8 19 Dec.
2010

All non-S1 motors
Geared motors

product registration
by type designationand location of
manufacturing

Logo + No.

New Zealand 2

3~:
0,73…185

2, 4, 6, 8 10 July
2019

Neither Logo nor
sticker2

3~:
0,12…732, 4, 6, 8 1. Jan.
2023

S2 motors
Only product
Converter motors
registration by type
Integral Gear motors designation

3

3~:
0,73…375

2, 4, 6, 8 1. Jan.
2023
3 Dec.
2019[no minimum
Certificate
efficiency is defined,
but marking isrequired]

Sticker

Peru

3(=A) 3~:2(=B 0,75…375
1(=C)

IEC:
2,4,6

From

To

NEMA.
2,4,6,8
Saudi Arabia 3

3~:
0,75…375

2, 4, 6

1 Jan.
2017

Brake motors
explosive
atmospheresproduct registration
by type designationand location of
manufacturing

Neither Logo nor
stickerPart Number on
Nameplate

Singapore

3

3~:
0,75…375

2, 4 ,6

1 Oct
2018

Non S1, S3>80%,
S6, S9Only productregistration by typedesignation

Neither Logo nor
stickerSouth Korea 3

3~:
0,75…375

4, 6

1 Oct.
20183~:
0,75…200

2,8

S2 motors
Converter motors
Non-ventilated
motorsproduct registration Sticker
by type designationand location of
manufacturing

2+
VSD
or
3

3~:
0,75…375

2, 4, 6Integral products
Brake motor
explosive
atmospheresproducer self
declaration

Logo (CE-mark)

2

1~:
0,12…

2, 4, 6, 8 1 Jul
2023

Logo (CE-mark)2

3~:
0,12…<0,75

2, 4, 6, 8 1 Jul
2021

3

3~:
0,75…<75

2, 4, 6, 8 1 Jul
2021

TENV
producer self
non S1, S3<80%, S6 declaration<80%
producer self
above +60°C
declaration
below -30°C
producer self
declaration

3

3~:
75…2002, 4, 6, 8 1 Jul
2021

producer self
declaration

Logo (CE-mark)3

3~:
2, 4, 6, 8 1 Jul>200…1 000
2021

producer self
declaration

Logo (CE-mark)4

3~:
75…2002, 4, 6

producer self
declaration

Logo (CE-mark)Taiwan3

3~:
0,75…200

2, 4, 6, 8 1 Jul
2016

Certificate (?)

Sticker (?)

TurkeyThe requirements a like the EU-regulation (see above)

Switzerland

1 Jan.
2017

30 Jun2021

30 June
2023

1 Jul
2023

Brake motor
explosive
atmospheres

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IE

PhaseskW

Ukraine

-

-

2+
VSD
or
3

3~:
0,75…375

2, 4, 615 Sep.
2021

2+
VSD
or
3

3~:
0,75…375

2, 4, 6

1 Jan.
2017

2

1~:
0,12…

2, 4, 6, 8 1 Aug.
2023

2

3~:
0,12…<0,75

2, 4, 6, 8 1 Aug.
2021

3

3~:
2, 4, 6, 8 1Aug.
0,75…<75
2021
3~:
2, 4, 6, 8 1 Aug.
75…2002021
3~:2, 4, 6, 8 1 Aug.
>200…1 000
2021

UnitedKingdom

3
3

USA

No. of
poles

From

To

Key exceptions

Efficiency:
Efficiency:
Certificate or
Logo or sticker
registration or … or …

14 Sep.
2021

-

-

-

Integral products
Brake motors
explosive
atmospheres

Certificate

Logo

Integral products
Brake motor
explosive
atmospheresproducer self
declaration

Logo(UKCA-mark)TENV
producer self
non S1, S3<80%, S6 declaration<80%
producer self
above +60°C
declaration
below -30°C
producer self
declaration
30 July2023
producer self
declaration
producer self
declaration

Logo(UKCA-mark)30 July
2021

Logo(UKCA-mark)
Logo(UKCA-mark)
Logo(UKCA-mark)
Logo(UKCA-mark)4

3~:
75…2002, 4, 6

1 Aug.
2023

Brake motor
explosive
atmospheresproducer self
declaration

Logo(UKCA-mark))

3

3~:
0,75…185
3~:
0,75…2608

1 June2016
1 June2016

All non-S1 motors
Converter motors

Certificate

Logo

Certificate

Logo

3~:
0,75…375

2, 4

Certificate

Logo

3
3

6

1 June2016

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4.2 Worldwide regulations permanent magnet Motors
The f ollowing table shows an overview of those countries (in alphabetic order) with efficiency regulations
f or permanent magnet synchron motors and if and how the efficiency marking is to be done.
Country

IE

Phases
kW

Speed
rpm

From

To

Key exceptions

Efficiency:
Efficiency:
Certificate or
Logo or sticker
registration or … or …

China

-

-

-

-

30 June
2020

-

-

-

# 6)

3~:
0,55…90

500 …
3.000

1 July2020

nominal speed> 3.000 rpm

product
registration bytype designationand location of
manufacturing +Certificate

Stickerwith QR-Code

Table 12 Worldwide efficiency regulations for PM Motors
6) own value required, Grade 3 – Grade 1, different in comprehension to IEC TS 60034 -30-2

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4.3 Worldwide regulations line start permanent magnet Motors
The f ollowing table shows an overview of those countries (in alphabetic order) with efficiency regulations
f or line start permanent magnet synchron motors and if and how the efficiency marking is to be done.
Country

IE

PhaseskW

No. of
poles

From

To

Key exceptions

Efficiency:
Efficiency:
Certificate or
Logo or sticker
registration or … or …

China

-

-

-

-

30 June
2020

-

-

-

2 7)

3~:
0,55…375

2, 4, 6,8, 10,
12, 16

1 July2020< 0,55 kW
Un > 1.140 V

product
registration bytype designationand location of
manufacturing +Certificate

Stickerwith QR-Code

Table 13 Worldwide efficiency regulations for LS PM Motors
7) Grade 3 (=IE2), Grade2 (=IE3), Grade 1 (=IE4), small differences in comprehension to IEC 60034 -30-2

4.4 Worldwide regulations permanent magnet for elevators
The f ollowing table shows an overview of those countries (in alphabetic order) with efficiency regulationsof permanent magnet synchron motors for elevators and if and how the efficiency marking is to be done.
Country

IE

Phases
kW

Speed

From

To

Key exceptions

Efficiency:
Efficiency:
Certificate or
Logo or sticker
registration or … or …

China

-

-

-

-

30 June
2020

-

-

-

# 8)

3~:

<=100
>100
>140
>180
>250
>400
>750

1 July2020

product
registration bytype designationand location of
manufacturing +Certificate

Stickerwith QR-Code

Table 14 Worldwide efficiency regulations for elevator PM Motors
8) own value required, Grade 3 – Grade 1, different in comprehension to IEC TS 60034 -30-2

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4.5 Worldwide regulations Drives
The f ollowing table shows an overview of those countries (in alphabetic order) with efficiency regulations
f or drives and if and how the efficiency marking is to be done.
Country

IE

Phases
kW

f max
Hz

From

EU

2

3~:
0,12…1 000

599

1 Jul
2021

To

Key exceptions

Efficiency:
Efficiency:
Certificate or
Logo orregistration or … sticker or …

Multi axis
Active front end

producer self
declaration

Table 15 Worldwide efficiency regulations for Drives

Contact:
Bernhard Sattler, Industry Groups Motors Secretary cemep.LVM@cemep.eu
Dr. Markus Winzenick, Secretary General info@capiel.eu

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Logo (CE-mark)