Dielectric strength of the motor

The operation of an AC motor with a frequency inverter places a much greater load on the motor winding than in the case of operation on the supply system. All AC motors by SEW‑EURODRIVE have the required voltage endurance.

The connected third-party motor has to be designed in inverter mode for these DC link voltages.

At a line voltage of AC 3 × 400 V, the nominal DC link voltage is DC 560 V. In regenerative operation, the DC link voltage can rise to 1050 V.

At a line voltage of AC 1 × 230 V, the nominal DC link voltage is DC 325 V. In regenerative operation, the DC link voltage can rise to 440 V.

The inverters pulse the DC voltage of the DC link V_DC to the motor cable. At SEW‑EURODRIVE, the pulsed voltage supply is available with 4 kHz, 8 kHz, or 16 kHz. As a result, the motor is loaded with voltage peaks, high amplitude and very short rise times.

For operation of third-party motors on inverters by SEW‑EURODRIVE, their suitability has to be checked.