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INSTALLATION, USE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR
DIRECT CURRENT MACHINES

P-NP-XP-NE SERIES
FRAME SIZES 80-112 (2 POLES)
FRAME SIZES 132-450 (4 POLES)
FRAME SIZES 500-630 (6 POLES)
FRAME SIZES 710-800 (8 POLES)
FRAME SIZES 2110-5813 (4 POLES)

ATTENTION!
SICMEMOTORI electrical machines are used in industrial environments. During functioning
they can be a source of danger, both for persons and objects. Correct installation,
commissioning and maintenance are therefore indispensable. Do not remove or modify
protections.
These instructions do not claim to cover all possible problems and cases that may occur
during use of the electric motors. SICMEMOTORI must be informed immediately about any
problem not considered by these instructions.

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INDEX

IMPORTANT NOTES 5.10 Bearing inspections


5.11 General data about bearings (standard machines)
SAFETY PROVISIONS 5.12 Types of bearings and accepted radial loads
(standard machines)
1. GENERALITIES 5.13 Lubrication programmes
1.1. Applicability and Reference Regulations 5.14 Lubrication. Specific instructions
1.2. Manufacturer and machine identification 5.15 Complete replacement of the grease
1.3. Declaration of Conformity 5.16 Bearings for special machines
1.4. Use and preservation of this manual. Limits for use 5.17 Replacement of bearings
1.5. Assistance network 5.18 Air filter
1.6. Sicmeservice 5.19 Ventilation presence control device
1.7. Liability of the Manufacturer 5.20 Tachogenerator
1.8. Warranty conditions 5.21 Impulse generator (encoder)
1.9. Important warnings 5.22 Centrifugal relay
1.10. Limits of use 5.23 Brush wear control device
1.11. Machine noise level 5.24 Heat exchanger
1.12. Transport, receipt and movement of the machines
1.13. Storing the machines 6. DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY OF THE
1.14. NE Series machines MACHINE
1.15. XP Series machines 6.1 Operations preliminary to disassembly
6.2 Disassembly. Similar operations for all machines
2. INSTALLATION 6.3 Disassembly of the shields (motors 80-630)
2.1 Installation of the machine 6.3.1 Disassembly of end shields (motors 710-800)
2.2 Positioning 6.4 Disassembly of the rotors
6.5 Replacement of the bearings (motors 80-630)
3. COUPLING TO THE OPERATIVE MACHINE 6.6 Replacement of the bearings (motors 710-800)
3.1 Keying of the transmission components (keyway 6.6.1 Mounting new bearings (motors 710-800)
shaft) 6.6.2 Mounting bearings on the shaft (motors 710-800)
3.2 Shrinking on of the transmission components 6.6.3 Mounting the bearing in the end shield (motors 710-
(keyless) 800)
3.3 Direct coupling 6.7 Disassembly of the poles
3.4 Coupling with belts and pulleys 6.8 Re-mounting the machine
6.9 Moving the clamp box (motors 132÷315)
4. COMMISSIONING 6.9.1 Moving the clamp box (motors 355÷450)
4.1 Electric connections 6.9.2 Moving the clamp box (motors 500-800)
4.2 Earth connections 6.10 Disposition and staggering of the brush-holders on the
4.3 Inspections before start-up commutator
4.4 Recommended protection devices
4.5 Start-up 7. TROUBLESHOOTING
4.6 Inspections after start-up 7.1 Mechanical Anomalies
4.7 Connection wiring diagrams 7.2 Electrical anomalies
4.7.1 Motor electric connection diagram – machine with 2-4 7.3 Commutation and brush anomalies
poles 7.3.1 Sparking
4.7.2 Motor electric connection diagram – machine with 6-8
poles 8. INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRIC REPAIRS
4.7.3 Motor electric connection diagram – machine with
NEMA Standards 9. RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS
4.7.4 Accessories installed
10. DEMONSTRATION GENERAL DRAWINGS AND
5. MAINTENANCE NOMENCLATURE
5.1 Programmed maintenance
5.2 Collector
5.3 Commutator lathing, mica undercutting and polishing APPENDIX
5.4 Commutation
5.5 Brushes B AIR-AIR HEAT EXCHANGER
5.6 Maintenance of the brushes
5.7 Replacement of the brushes C AIR-WATER HEAT EXCHANGER
5.7.1 Replacement of the brush-holders
5.8 Roller bearing USER COMMENTS ABOUT THIS MANUAL
5.9 Useful life of the bearings

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IMPORTANT NOTES
To highlight the dangers that the operator using the rotating electrical machines may face, the various operations or situations will be
indicated in bold writing and/or with the following warnings, depending on the degree of hazard:

DANGER!
Operations and/or situations that can lead to serious physical injury even death, if the
instructions are not followed scrupulously.

ALARM!
Operations and/or situations that must be followed scrupulously to prevent serious injury to
persons and/or damage to the surrounding environment.

Caution!
Operations and/or situations that must be followed scrupulously to prevent serious injury to
persons, contamination of the surrounding environment and material damage.

Attention!
Operations and/or situations that require particular attention.

SAFETY PROVISIONS
High voltage and rotating parts can cause serious injury and/or fatal wounds. The use of electric machines therefore can be
very dangerous. Installation, functioning and maintenance of electric machines must be carried out by qualified staff, in
compliance with applicable standards and regulations in force in the various countries.

For the electric machines, subject of this manual, it is important to comply with safety provisions to protect staff from
possible injury. In particular, staff must be informed about:

• Avoiding contact with live circuits or rotating parts;

• Not by-passing or making safety circuits and barriers inoperative;

• Avoiding long periods of time near to very noisy machines;

• Moving the electric machine using the relevant lifting eye-bolts

• Using all precautions and procedures during movement, lifting, functioning and maintenance of the plant.

The electric machines must be transported, commissioned, maintained and repaired exclusively by qualified staff, with the
supervision of an expert who verifies that these operations are carried out correctly. The qualified staff must be must be
authorised by the Security Manager of the Company where the machine is to be installed. Regarding this, the IEC364
International Standards prohibits the use of unqualified staff for jobs where electric power is present. Before starting any
maintenance procedure, ensure that:

• The machinery connected to the machine shaft does not cause mechanical rotations;

• The machine windings have been disconnected from the electric power supply and
there is no possibility of the power supply being applied accidentally;

• All accessories associated with machine functioning in the work area have been
disconnected from their power supply.

If the machine is not earthed it may cause fatal injury. The machine and plant must be earthed in compliance with the
regulations in force in the various countries.

Any modification of the machine must be authorised in writing by SICMEMOTORI.

Only use the indicated materials (sealers, oils, greases, solvents, etc.).

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1. GENERALITIES
1.1 Applicability and Reference Regulations
These instructions can be applied to direct current motors/generators manufactured by SICMEMOTORI, when installed in industrial
environments.
This manual is not valid for asynchronous motors/generators installed in environments with explosion risks.
This manual has been drawn up in compliance with 2006/42/EC Machine Directive and UNI EN292-1 and 292-2 Standards.

1.2 Identification of the Manufacturer and the machine


Every direct current machine produced by SICMEMOTORI has an identification plate realised in conformity with IEC 60034-8
Standards. The plate is shown in Fig. 1.

Figure 1.
Meaning of the symbols:

TIPO/TYPE type of motor (according to SICMEMOTORI codes)


N serial number
P nominal power
VEL/SPEED speed
ARM/ARM(V) armature voltage
ARM/ARM (A) armature current
CAMPO/FIELD (V) excitement voltage
CAMPO/FIELD (A) excitement current
MASSA/MASS weight of the motor complete with ventilation system
2
J(kgm ) moment of inertia of the rotor
ANNO/MESE-YEAR/MONTH year/month of manufacture
SERV/DUTY service
IP protection level
IC cooling method
IM mounting and positions
CL.ISOL/INS.CL isolation class (the temperature rise is also given if different to class H)
TEMP.AMB/AMB.TEMP. environmental temperature
CUSC.LA/DR.END BEAR. drive end bearing
CUSC.LO/COMM.END BEAR. commutator end bearing
INT.LUBR/LUBR.INT. bearing lubrication interval

All machines have EC marking.

1.3 Declaration of conformity


The motors described in this catalogue satisfy the essential requisites of the following Directives:
- 93/68/CEE Low Voltage Directive

Reference has also been made to the following directives, specifically for the reasons listed as follows:
- EMC 89/336/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Directive
- Machine Directive2006/42/CE
The electric motors/generators are components that are incorporated into other machines, systems and
plants and therefore the resulting EMC behaviour is under the responsibility of the Manufacturer of the
machine or plant incorporating the motor/generator.
With reference to the 2006/42/EC Directive, it must be specified that the motors/generators must be installed in compliance with the
installation instructions and cannot be put into service until the machine in which they are incorporated has been declared in
compliance with the 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive.

1.4 Use and preservation of this manual. Limitations of use.


This manual has been realised to make the use of this product simple and safe for the staff in charge. The staff must be:

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• expert in the use of products destined exclusively to industrial and professional use;
• informed about dangers that can occur from the use of rotating electric machines for power supply voltages up to 1000 V.
On written request SICMEMOTORI will train the client’s staff (or final user’s) on the correct use and maintenance of the products, both
at the installation site and at SICMEMOTORI’s establishment. For further information call SICMESERVICE services.

This manual must always be available to the staff in charge of using the motors/generators, and a copy must be preserved (by the
user) for future reference.

Other copies and updates can be requested directly from:


SICME MOTORI srl
Strada del Francese 130
10156 Turin – Italy
tel. 011-4076311
fax 011-4500047
e-mail: sicmeservice@sicmemotori.com
can be downloaded from the SICMEMOTORI web site www.sicmemotori.com.

SICMEMOTORI reserves the right to carry out any variation to this manual, which it retains necessary, without the obligation to update
previous manuals.

1.5 Assistance networks


SICMEMOTORI has created a network of authorised assistance and repair workshops worldwide. If necessary the user can refer to
them directly.
The list of these workshops, which is constantly updated, is published on the SICMEMOTORI web site www.sicmemotori.com, and
may be easily downloaded.

1.6 Sicmeservice
SICMESERVICE offers itself for maintenance services for the optimisation of production processes, which cover all electric motors.

The services offered are:

Predictive maintenance
Allows to evaluate the state of the motors in advance and plan any precautionary maintenance when programmed plant standstill takes
place.

Precautionary maintenance
Precautionary services are carried out in our workshops, and consist of a series of operations to restore the original state of the motors.

Corrective maintenance
Allows to highlight the necessity for more crucial interventions. Our technical office is able to evaluate the interventions necessary to
restore complete functionality.
In the case of uneconomic repair, the technical offices are able to carry out the correct dimensioning for the replacement of any type of
motor of any mark with one that is technologically more updated.

For information about this service contact:

Sig. A Dolfi
Tel. 0039-011-4076464
Fax 0039-011-4500047
Cell. 0039-348-2716623
e-mail: service@sicmemotori.com

1.7 Liability of the Manufacturer


SICMEMOTORI assumes responsibility for damage to persons or objects attributed by Italian Law Presidential Decree 224 dated 24-
05-1988 (which has adopted EEC Directive 85/374) and successive amendments, as long as known and in force at the time of the
order. Responsibility will be forfeited if the provisions of these instructions have not been respected, or if the products have been
tampered with, for repair or any other cause, by third parties that have not been authorised in writing by SICMEMOTORI.

1.8 Warranty Conditions


SICMEMOTORI guarantees its products for 12 months from the date of delivery. The warranty exclusively concerns manufacturing
faults that can be blamed on SICMEMOTORI, which, in the eventuality, has the faculty to choose whether to repair or replace the
product or the faulty part. The cost and risk of transport of the faulty part from the Client to SICMEMOTORI is the responsibility of the
Client. The warranty is void in the cases of tampering or interventions that have not been authorised by SICMEMOTORI and does not
cover product parts that are subject to wear (e.g.: bearings, brushes, filters…). The warranty is also void in the case of failure to
comply with the provisions indicated in the INSTALLATION, USE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS, available on request of the
Client. The extraction is contained inside the terminal box of all machines supplied by SICMEMOTORI. If a piece must be replaced or
repaired, the warranty is renewed only for this piece. The Client cannot object to pay SICMEMOTORI missing payments for the
supply depending on the effectiveness of the warranty.
The Client will forfeit the warranty whenever he has omitted the relative declaration for the purpose and effect of art. 1495 1st
paragraph of the Civil Code.

1.9 Important information


For correct use of our machine always take the following information into consideration:
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Design and manufacture. In compliance with IEC 60034 Standards, according to table a) indicated below:

IEC CEI Title


60034-1 EN 60034-1 Rating and performance
60034-2 EN 60034-2 Methods for determining losses and efficiency
60034-5 EN 60034-5 Classification of protection levels (IP code)
60034-6 EN 60034-6 Methods of cooling (IC code)
60034-7 EN 60034-7 Types of construction, mounting arrangements and terminal
box position (IM code)
60034-8 EN 60034-8 Terminal markings and direction of rotation
34-9 EN 60034-9 Noise limits
60034-14 EN 60034-14 Mechanical vibrations of rotating parts
72-1 72-1 Size and power of the rotating machines
1293 16-8 Marking of the electrical appliances
UNI ISO 2768/1-2 General tolerance
UNI 9321 Shaft end
73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive
89/336/EEC (EMC) Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2006/42/EC Machine Directive
Table a)

Tests. All direct current machines produced by SICMEMOTORI undergo complete testing in our Test Room, where their compliance
with contractual requirements are verified.

Quality Assurance. All of the production process is managed by the internal Quality Assurance System, which is responsible for
compliance to the procedures and manufacture instructions, controls, tests and inspections issued by the internal quality system.
The internal Quality System is controlled by the CSQ (*) in compliance with ISO 9001-2000 European Standards.
(*) The Quality Certification System CSQ is managed by IMQ in collaboration with the CESI, and is part of the CISQ convention (Italian
Certification of Quality Systems) and adheres to the EQNET international agreement.

1.10 Limitations of Use


The direct current machines manufactured by SICMEMOTORI are adapt for use in an industrial environment, for application in plants
such as (but not only) the iron and steel industry, plastic materials, rubber, working ferrous and non ferrous metals, cables, plants for
transport of persons (cable cars, chairlifts, etc.) or for movement of goods (cranes, conveyor belts, etc.), cement, in the food industry,
paper and printing, in mining (exclusively environments without an explosive atmosphere), etc.. Therefore these products are
reserved exclusively for professional use.

Installation environment. It is envisioned that the machine should work in a dry, clean environment. The presence of high humidity (or
installation outside), and/or aggressive agents or dust in the atmosphere, must be communicated when ordering; the manufacturing designs to be
adopted in order to obtain acceptable functioning in these conditions (not normal) must be agreed, and indicated in the order
confirmation. Finally, the machine is designed, except when different agreements have been made with the client:
• for environmental temperatures of –15 +40°C
• for max. height above sea-level of 1000 mt.
Different installation height or temperature conditions, generally lead to variations of the nominal values of performance (consult
SICMEMOTORI). See point 1.12 for the lifting problem when the environmental temperature is very low.

Power supply. The machine is envisioned to supply contract performance (power – torque - speed) if powered (armature and field
circuits) in nominal conditions, as stated on the plate. Incorrect power supplies can lead to the impossibility to supply contract
performance or inefficiency for faults or intervention of the protections

Protections. The machine must be permanently protected against unacceptable power supply or load situations and against the
development of faults SICMEMOTORI is always available for collaboration in identifying the most adapt protections for every particular
case. Lack of/incorrect calibration or inefficiency of the necessary protections leads to the exclusion of responsibility of SICMEMOTORI
in the case of faults or inefficiency.
A Electric protections
The machines are normally supplied with some electrical protections that must be connected and whose functioning must be verified
before machine commissioning.
The machines must also be earthed before commissioning (see par. 4.2).
B Mechanical protections
Before commissioning the machines, the user must check that all mechanical protections on the machines are operational. In
particular, the machines must not be commissioned if:
• the machine has not been adequately fixed to its base (see par.2.2);
• the machine hatches have not been closed correctly;
• the lid of the main terminal box (and auxiliary if existing) has not been closed adequately with its screws, to prevent accidental
contact with live parts;
• the fan, if present, does not have the filter mounted or, if missing, a protection network to prevent accidental contact with the
electric fan rotor.
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As well as the mechanical protections inherent to the machines, the user must also check that all parts coupled to the machines and
moving parts (joints, pulleys, transmission belts, etc.) are adequately protected from accidental contact.
C Protection from heat hazard
The external surfaces of direct current machines may reach very high temperatures during functioning (thermal risk). For this reason
this thermal risk is indicated on plates affixed to the surfaces of the machine itself. The user must prepare protective barriers whenever
the machines are installed in areas where the risk of accidental contact with the operators is present.
D Protections against sound level
Before using the machine, the user must ensure that all protections against noise emitted by the machine are functioning.
SICMEMOTORI is available with its experience in this subject.

1.11 Machine noise level


The noise of the machine expressed in “sound pressure” is detected using a sound level metre functioning in an
open-circuit operation, with nominal power supply and ventilation system functioning (IEC 34-9 Standard). The
sound level metre is positioned at the centre of the 4 sides of the direct current machine being tested and parallel
to the fan air inlet (or of the fan asynchronous motors if the machine has been cooled by the heat exchanger) at a
distance of about 1 mt. The average value among the values obtained is the noise level adopted by
SICMEMOTORI.
The noise values of SICMEMOTORI machines are stated in table 1.11 below.

Motor Sound pressure Sound pressure Sound pressure Sound pressure Sound pressure
(dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA)
Cooling Cooling Cooling Cooling Cooling
IC06 (PVA) IC17 (BCA) IC37 (CBA) IC86W (CBARH) IC666 (CBARO)
80 N 76 76 76 --- ---
90 N 76 76 76 --- ---
100 N 76 76 76 --- ---
112 N 80 80 80 --- ---
132 N 80 80 80 80 86
132 K 80 80 80 80 86
160 N 80 80 80 80 86
160 K 80 80 80 80 86
180 N 82 82 80 80 86
180 K 82 82 80 80 86
200 N 85 85 80 80 86
200 K 85 85 82 82 86
225 N 85 85 82 82 86
225 K 85 85 82 82 86
250 N 85 85 82 82 86
250 K 85 85 82 82 86
280 K 85 85 82 82 86
315 K 85 85 82 82 86
355 K 85 85 82 82 90
400 K 85 85 82 82 90
450 K 85 85 82 82 90
500 K 85 85 84 84 90
560 K 85 85 84 84 90
630 K 90 90 84 84 90
710 K 90 90 85 85 95
800 K 90 90 90 90 95
Table 1.11

The values in this table refer to the values emitted by the machines and are not necessarily the values to which the workers will be
exposed. This also depends on the presence of other machines, the installation environment, type of working, etc. The user must
decide if the afore-stated values lead to the necessity to install noise protection barriers.

1.12 Transport, receipt and movement of the machine


The machines leave the factory ready for installation, unless agreed differently. The machines are not packaged unless specifically
requested on ordering.
Attention:
At destination it is advised to examine the state of the machines to check that they have not been damaged
during transport; in this case inform the carrier immediately so as not to loose the warranty. The claim must
arrive at SICMEMOTORI within 8 days of receiving the goods!

When moving the machines, they must be lifted by attaching them to the relevant eye-bolts on the machine’s surface. With exception
of motors with P132÷P200 axis height and heat exchanger mounted in high position, never use the eye-
bolts positioned on the cooling devices (electric fans, heat exchangers, etc.) to move the machine itself. If
the load is unbalanced because of joints or particular executions, balance using additional ropes.
Lifting using eye-bolts must be avoided if the environmental temperature is lower than –15°C .
The following table supplies machine weights, complete with cooling systems. Remember that the weights are also
stated on the main plates on the machines themselves.

PVA-BPVA CBA-BCA PVA-BPVA CBA-BCA


CBARH CBARO CBARH CBARO
Motor size BPVAB CNV-CNVC Motor size BPVAB CNV-CNVC
kg kg kg kg
kg kg kg kg
NP 80 NS2 36 31 --- --- NP 80 NM2 40 35 --- ---

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PVA-BPVA CBA-BCA PVA-BPVA CBA-BCA


CBARH CBARO CBARH CBARO
Motor size BPVAB CNV-CNVC Motor size BPVAB CNV-CNVC
kg kg kg kg
kg kg kg kg
NP 80 NL2 46 41 --- --- NP 450 KRM 6 3900 3680 4250 4290
NP 90 NR2 53 48 --- --- NP 450 KR 6 4120 3900 4470 4510
NP 90 NS2 60 55 --- --- NP 450 KS 6 4360 4140 4710 4750
NP 90 NM2 69 64 --- --- NP 450 KSM 6 4670 4450 5050 5100
NP 90 NL2 79 74 --- --- NP 450 KM 6 4970 4750 5350 5400
NP 100 NR2 81 73 --- --- NP 450 KML 6 5320 5100 5700 5750
NP 100 NS2 93 85 --- --- NP 450 KL 6 5720 5500 6100 6150
NP 100 NM2 107 99 --- --- NP 450 KX 6 6160 5940 6550 6600
NP 100 NL2 114 106 --- --- NP 450 KRS 8 3800 3580 4160 4210
P 112 NS2 113 105 --- --- NP 450 KRM 8 4000 3780 4360 4310
P 112 NM2 128 120 --- --- NP 450 KR 8 4220 4000 4580 4620
P 112 NL2 143 135 --- --- NP 450 KS 8 4460 4240 4820 4870
P 132 N(K)S2 135 125 195 205 NP 450 KSM 8 4770 4550 5160 5220
P 132 N(K)M2 150 140 210 220 NP 450 KM 8 5070 4850 5460 5520
P 132 N(K)L2 170 160 230 240 NP 450 KML 8 5420 5200 5810 5870
P 132 N(K)X2 185 175 245 255 NP 450 KL 8 5820 5600 6210 6270
P 160 N(K)S2 235 220 315 325 NP 450 KX 8 6260 6040 6660 6720
P 160 N(K)M2 265 250 345 355 NP 500 KRS 6 5120 4850 5500 5530
P 160 N(K)L2 305 290 385 395 NP 500 KRS 7 5185 4915 5565 5595
P 160 N(K)X2 330 315 410 420 NP 500 KRM 6 5320 5050 5700 5730
P 180 N(K)S4 370 345 470 480 NP 500 KRM 7 5385 5115 5765 5795
P 180 N(K)M4 415 390 515 525 NP 500 KR 6 5550 5250 5900 5930
P 180 N(K)L4 475 450 575 585 NP 500 KR 7 5615 5315 5965 5995
P 180 N(K)X4 515 490 615 625 NP 500 KS 6 5770 5500 6150 6180
P 200 N(K)S4 490 455 625 625 NP 500 KS 7 5835 5565 6215 6145
P 200 N(K)M4 555 520 690 690 NP 500 KSM 6 5970 5700 6350 6380
P 200 N(K)L4 640 605 775 775 NP 500 KSM 7 6035 5765 6415 6445
P 200 N(K)X4 690 655 825 825 NP 500 KM 6 6250 5970 6620 6650
NP 225 N(K)S5 910 865 1060 1080 NP 500 KM 7 6315 6035 6685 6715
NP 225 N(K)M5 970 925 1120 1140 NP 500 KML 6 6520 6250 6900 6930
NP 225 N(K)L5 1030 985 1180 1200 NP 500 KML 7 6858 6315 6965 6995
NP 250 NK)S5 1200 1145 1405 1425 NP 500 KL 6 6870 6600 7250 7280
NP 250 N(K)M5 1275 1220 1480 1500 NP 500 KL 7 6935 6665 7315 7345
NP 250 N(K)L5 1365 1310 1570 1590 NP 500 KX 6 7270 7000 7650 7680
NP 280 KS6 1665 1600 1955 1970 NP 500 KX 7 7335 7065 7715 7745
NP 280 KM6 1785 1720 2075 2090 NP 560 KRS 6 5430 5130 5930
NP 280 KL6 1925 1860 2215 2230 NP 560 KRS 7 5510 5210 6010
NP 315 KR 6 1905 1795 2175 2210 NP 560 KRM 6 5700 5400 6200
NP 315 KS 6 2155 2045 2425 2460 NP 560 KRM 7 5780 5480 6280
NP 315 KM 6 2305 2195 2575 2610 NP 560 KR 6 5990 5690 6490
NP 315 KL 6 2480 2370 2750 2785 NP 560 KR 7 6070 5770 6570
NP 315 KR 8 1960 1850 2230 2265 NP 560 KS 6 6350 6050 6850
NP 315 KS 8 2210 2100 2480 2515 NP 560 KS 7 6430 6130 6930
NP 315 KM 8 2360 2250 2630 2665 NP 560 KSM 6 6700 6400 7230
NP 315 KL 8 2535 2425 2805 2840 NP 560 KSM 7 6780 6480 7310
NP 355 KR 4 2545 2405 2815 2855 NP 560 KM 6 7120 6820 7650
NP 355 KS 4 2860 2720 3130 3170 NP 560 KM 7 7200 6900 7730
NP 355 KM 4 3050 2910 3320 3360 NP 560 KML 6 7600 7300 8150
NP 355 KL 4 3275 3135 3545 3585 NP 560 KML 7 7680 7380 8230
NP 355 KX 4 3520 3380 3790 3830 NP 560 KL 6 8150 7850 8700
NP 355 KR 6 2615 2475 2885 2925 NP 560 KL 7 8230 7930 8780
NP 355 KS 6 2930 2760 3200 3240 NP 560 KX 6 8780 8480 9330
NP 355 KM 6 3120 2980 3390 3430 NP 560 KX 7 8860 8560 9410
NP 355 KL 6 3345 3205 3615 3655 NP 630 KRS 6 6980 6600 7500
NP 355 KX 6 3590 3450 3860 3900 NP 630 KRS 8 7280 6900 7800
NP 355 KR 7 2650 2510 2920 2960 NP 630 KRM 6 7380 7000 7900
NP 355 KS 7 2965 2825 3235 4275 NP 630 KRM 8 7680 7300 8200
NP 355 KM 7 3155 3015 3425 3465 NP 630 KR 6 7830 7450 8350
NP 355 KL 7 3380 3240 3650 3690 NP 630 KR 8 8130 7750 8650
NP 355 KX 7 3625 3485 3895 3935 NP 630 KS 6 8330 7950 8850
NP 400 KR 4 3285 3095 3565 3615 NP 630 KS 8 8630 8250 9150
NP 400 KS 4 3650 3460 3930 3980 NP 630 KSM 6 8830 8450 9350
NP 400 KM 4 3870 4680 4150 4200 NP 630 KSM 8 9130 8750 9650
NP 400 KL 4 4150 3960 4430 4480 NP 630 KM 6 9430 9050 9950
NP 400 KX 4 4450 4260 4730 4780 NP 630 KM 8 9730 9350 10250
NP 400 KR 6 3375 3185 3655 3704 NP 630 KML 6 10230 9850 10750
NP 400 KS 6 3740 3550 4020 4070 NP 630 KML 8 10530 10150 11050
NP 400 KM 6 3960 3770 4240 4290 NP 630 KL 6 11030 10650 11550
NP 400 KL 6 4240 4050 4520 4570 NP 630 KL 8 12330 11950 11850
NP 400 KX 6 4540 4350 4820 4870 NP 630 KX 6 11930 11550 12450
NP 400 KR 7 3420 3230 3700 3750 NP 630 KX 8 12230 11850 12750
NP 400 KS 7 3785 3595 4065 4115 NP 710 KRS 6 9150 8700 9750
NP 400 KM 7 4005 3815 4285 4335 NP 710 KRS 8 9450 9000 10050
NP 400 KL 7 4280 4090 4560 4610 NP 710 KRM 6 9600 9150 10200
NP 400 KX 7 4585 4395 4865 4915 NP 710 KRM 8 9900 9450 10500
NP 450 KRS 4 3600 3380 3950 3990 NP 710 KR 6 10100 9650 10700
NP 450 KRM 4 3800 3580 4150 4190 NP 710 KR 8 10400 9950 11000
NP 450 KR 4 4020 3800 4370 4410 NP 710 KS 6 10750 10300 11350
NP 450 KS 4 4260 4040 4610 4650 NP 710 KS 8 11050 10600 11650
NP 450 KSM 4 4570 4350 4950 5000 NP 710 KSM 6 11350 10900 11950
NP 450 KM 4 4870 4650 5250 5300 NP 710 KSM 8 11650 11200 12250
NP 450 KML 4 5220 5000 5600 5650 NP 710 KM 6 12000 11550 12650
NP 450 KL 4 5620 5400 6000 6050 NP 710 KM 8 12300 11850 12950
NP 450 KX 4 6060 5840 6450 6500 NP 710 KML 6 12900 12450 13550
NP 450 KRS 6 3700 3480 4050 4090 NP 710 KML 8 13200 12750 13850

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PVA-BPVA CBA-BCA PVA-BPVA CBA-BCA


CBARH CBARO CBARH CBARO
Motor size BPVAB CNV-CNVC Motor size BPVAB CNV-CNVC
kg kg kg kg
kg kg kg kg
NP 710 KL 6 13950 13400 14550 NP 800 KSM 6 13100 14400
NP 710 KL 8 14150 13700 14850 NP 800 KSM 8 13450 14750
NP 710 KX 6 14850 14400 15550 NP 800 KM 6 13950 15250
NP 710 KX 8 15150 14700 15850 NP 800 KM 8 14300 15600
NP 800 KRS 6 10300 11500 NP 800 KML 6 15000 16300
NP 800 KRS 8 10650 11850 NP 800 KML 8 15350 16650
NP 800 KRM 6 11050 12250 NP 800 KL 6 16200 17500
NP 800 KRM 8 11400 12600 NP 800 KL 8 16550 17850
NP 800 KR 6 11500 12700 NP 800 KX 6 17450 18750
NP 800 KR 8 11850 13050 NP 800 KX 8 17800 19100
NP 800 KS 6 12500 13800
NP 800 KS 8 12850 14150

To lift the motor, check the weight on the plate and use lifting devices with a greater capacity.

Attention: machine unloading and movement operations must be carried out by expert staff
(slingers, crane drivers, fork lift drivers, etc.); it is recommended that these operations are assisted
by a person on the ground who gives signals.

Position of the barycentre – the “X” quote is the length of the magnetic stator pack

1.13 Storing the machines


If the machines are not commissioned immediately, they must be placed in a covered, clean and dry environment. The minimum
storage temperature must not be less than –30°C . If the machine must be stored in temperatures less than –30°C, agreements
must be made with SICMEMOTORI on making the order. If the machine must be stored for a long period of time (several months) or if
long periods of inactivity are envisioned the following precautions must be taken:
• lift the brushes from the commutator to prevent the formation of damaging marks on the latter;
• check the insulation resistance periodically (see par. 4.3). The isolations must be protected from humidity;
• turn the shaft a few times to prevent damage on the bearing tracks;
• it is recommended to check the end of the shaft to verify the state of the protective paint to prevent corrosion and oxidation. If
necessary treat with paint or anti-corrosive grease.
At this time the ball bearings do not require maintenance, as the amount of grease that has already been introduced is sufficient to
keep them lubricated.

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1.14 NE series machines


The machines in the NE series comply dimensionally with NEMA Standards. All installation, use and maintenance operations described
successively are also valid for these motors. Regarding the various sizes, the table of equivalence shown below is valid.

NEMA size NEMA Sicme size IEC Sicme size NEMA size NEMA Sicme size IEC Sicme size
2110ATZ NE132NS2 P132NS2 3613ATZ NE225KM5 NP225KM5
2111ATZ NE132NM2 P132NM2 4012ATZ NE250KS5 NP250KS5
2112ATZ NE132NL2 P132NL2 4013ATZ NE250KM5 NP250KM5
2113ATZ NE132NX2 P132NX2 4014ATZ NE250KL5 NP250KL5
2510ATZ NE160NS2 P160NS2 4412ATZ NE280KS6 NP280KS6
2511ATZ NE160NM2 P160NM2 4413ATZ NE280KL6 NP280KL6
2512ATZ NE160NL2 P160NL2 5011ATZ NE315KS6 NP315KS6
2512ATZ NE160NX2 P160NX2 5012ATZ NE315KM6 NP315KM6
2812ATZ NE180NM4 P180NM4 5013ATZ NE315KL6 NP315KL6
2813ATZ NE180NL4 P180NL4 5810ATZ NE355KR6 NP355KR6
2814ATZ NE180NX4 P180NX4 5811ATZ NE355KM6 NP355KM6
3212ATZ NE200KL4 P200KL4 5812ATZ NE355KL6 NP355KL6
3213ATZ NE200KX4 P200KX4 5813ATZ NE355KX6 NP355KX6
3612ATZ NE225KS5 NP225KS5

Therefore, to have the instructions relative to a NE160NX2 motor (NEMA size 2512ATZ), refer to the instructions in this manual relative
to IEC Sicme P160 NX2 motor size.

1.15 XP series machines


Machines deriving from those in the NP Series, which preserve all features, except for the presence of two 2 commutators: one from
the drive end, one from the commutator end.
All installation, use and maintenance operations described in this file are therefore valid for this machine, with the recommendation that
the controls relative to the commutator, brushes and brush-holders must be carried out for both commutators.

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2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Installation of the machines
The machine must be positioned so that access to the commutator end brushes and the drive end lateral hatches is always easy. Install the
machine in compliance with the mountings and positions IM, the type of cooling IC and the level of protection IP defined in the
establishment and specified on the plate.
If the operator does not have the machine’s dimension diagram, he can request it, by communicating the serial number printed on the
main plate, from the SICMEMOTORI technical office.

2.2 Positioning
Machines with IM 1001 positioning (B3, with horizontal axis with feet), must be fixed using 4 screws with a diameter adequate to the
holes in the feet (see table 2.a). In the case of double or triple motors, consult SICMEMOTORI.
The resting surface must be uniform, with tolerance so that the maximum difference between the feet is not greater than 0.1 mm (if necessary, use
alignment thicknesses) and it must be able to support the torques generated by the electric machines (see table 2.c).
In the case of a flanged machine with horizontal axis (IM3001 B5) or vertical axis (IM3011 - V1), fixing to the counter-flange must be
carried out with screws according to 2.b and corresponding to the holes in the flange. The surface of the counter-flange must be
worked accurately, to guarantee flatness and perpendicularity to the axis of the controlled machine, with tolerance at least
corresponding to the normal class according to DIN 42955. Alignment thicknesses are not accepted.
The resting surface and/or the counter-flange must be rigid and without deformations and vibrations.
The machine with IM 2001 mounting and positioning and derivatives (with shaft and flange) must be installed by referring to table 2.a
regarding feet screw fasteners and table 2.b for flange screw fasteners.

Motor Screws * Coupling torque (Nm) **


NP80 M8 x25 25
NP90 M8 x25 25
NP100 M8 x25 25
P 112 M10x40 50
P 132 M10x40 50
P 160 M12x40 85
P 180 M12x40 85
P 200 M16x40 200
NP225 M16x40 200
NP250 M20x50 400
NP280 M20x60 400
NP315 M24x70 700
NP355 M24x70 700
NP400 M30x70 1370
NP450 M30x90 1370
NP500 M36x100 2150
NP560 M36x120 2150
NP630 M36x120 2150
NP710 M36x130 2150
NP800 M36x130 2150

Table 2.a – Screw dimensions for fixing the motor to the base and coupling torques
*The length of the screw is to be intended as the maximum length for hexagon head screws inserted from the foot towards
the base.
** The torques indicated are for metric screws with large pitch material 8G

Flange hole
interaxis Screws * Coupling torque (Nm) **
diameter
165 M10X30 50
215 M12X35 85
265 M12X35 85
300 M16X45 200
350 M16X45 200
400 M16X50 200
500 M16X50 200
600 M20X65 400
740 M20X65 400

Table 2.b – Screw dimensions for fixing the motor to the counter-flange and coupling torques
* The length of the screw is to be intended as the maximum length for hexagon head screws inserted from the foot towards
the counter-flange
** The torques indicated are for metric screws with large pitch material 8G

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Table 2.c supplies the value in N of the short circuit dynamic load for each
size of motor, necessary to calculate foundations and relative anchorage.

Motor size Max. short circuit Motor size Max. short circuit Motor size Max. short circuit
dynamic load (*) (N) dynamic load (*) (N) dynamic load (*) (N)

NP 80 NS ± 880 NP280KS ± 66.300 NP560KRS ± 102.000


NP 80 NM ± 1.200 NP280KM ± 73.300 NP560KRM ± 118.000
NP 80 NL ± 1.450 NP280KL ± 83.100 NP560KR ± 129.000
NP 90 NR ± 1.570 NP315KS ± 79.700 NP560KS ± 145.000
NP 90 NS ± 2.000 NP315KM ± 89.700 NP560KSM ± 163.000
NP 90 NM ± 2.620 NP315KL ± 101.900 NP560KM ± 181.500
NP 90 NL ± 3.070 NP355KR ± 74.000 NP560KML ± 206.000
NP100NR ± 2.560 NP355KS ± 95.000 NP560KL ± 231.000
NP100NS ± 3.250 NP355KM ± 105.900 NP560KX ± 253.000
NP100NM ± 3.940 NP355KL ± 119.600 NP630KRS ± 116.500
NP100NL ± 4.250 NP355KX ± 135.000 NP630KRM ± 130.000
P 112 NS ± 2.900 NP400KR ± 85.000 NP630KR ± 146.000
P 112 NM ± 3.700 NP400KS ± 110.700 NP630KS ± 161.000
P 112 NL ± 4.480 NP400KM ± 122.400 NP630KSM ± 177.000
P 132 N(K)S ± 4.400 NP400KL ± 137.000 NP630KM ± 196.000
P 132 N(K)M ± 5.550 NP400KX ± 153.900 NP630KML ± 217.000
P 132 N(K)L ± 6.950 NP450KRS ± 75.000 NP630KL ± 245.000
P 132 N(K)X ± 7.870 NP450KRM ± 88.400 NP630KX ± 278.000
P 160 N(K)S ± 8.250 NP450KR ± 94.800 NP710KRS ± 121.000
P 160 N(K)M ± 10.730 NP450KS ± 106.300 NP710KRM ± 137.000
P 160 N(K)L ± 13.200 NP450KSM ± 118.300 NP710KR ± 153.000
P 160 N(K)X ± 14.950 NP450KM ± 133.200 NP710KS ± 170.000
P 180 N(K)S ± 12.900 NP450KML ± 148.800 NP710KSM ± 189.000
P 180 N(K)M ± 16.500 NP450KL ± 167.500 NP710KM ± 208.000
P 180 N(K)L ± 20.800 NP450KX ± 188.700 NP710KML ± 236.000
P 180 N(K)X ± 22.950 NP500KRS ± 85.500 NP710KL ± 261.000
P 200 N(K)S ± 16.700 NP500KRM ± 98.000 NP710KX ± 296.000
P 200 N(K)M ± 21.400 NP500KR ± 107.000 NP800KRS ± 173.000
P 200 N(K)L ± 28.000 NP500KS ± 120.000 NP800KRM ± 195.000
P 200 N(K)X ± 31.500 NP500KSM ± 131.000 NP800KR ± 220.000
NP225N(K)S ± 37.600 NP500KM ± 153.000 NP800KS ± 244.000
NP225N(K)M ± 42.100 NP500KML ± 167.000 NP800KSM ± 274.000
NP225N(K)L ± 47.100 NP500KL ± 191.000 NP800KM ± 306.000
NP250N(K)S ± 49.200 NP500KX ± 218.000 NP800KML ± 342.000
NP250N(K)M ± 54.900 NP800KL ± 385.000
NP250N(K)L ± 60.300 NP800KX ± 432.000
(*) on every area B. The tension of the compression load (+) or traction load (-) is linked to the electrodynamic reaction and
depends on the direction of rotation.

TAB. 2.c – Short circuit dynamic loads

Caution!
The machine base, whether it is in iron or cement grout, must be carried out by staff expert in
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3. COUPLING TO THE OPERATIVE MACHINE


The coupling part and the type of transmission must be selected and planned on the basis of particular uses. The client is responsible
for this choice and planning: SICMEMOTORI is responsible for the correctness of technical data of its competence, which is supplied
on the client’s request. Before mounting the coupling part it is necessary to remove any protective paint that covers the end of the
shaft. Do not use emery cloth. Working tolerance of the hole must correspond to the nominal diameter of the shaft indicated on the
dimension diagrams with ISO system tolerance.

3.1 Keying of the transmission gears (shaft with cotter)


SICMEMOTORI motors are always balanced using a cotter (unless differently requested on ordering). Therefore the transmission
gears must also be balanced using a cotter.
Key the transmission part by referring to the Manufacturer’s detailed instructions.

Fig. 3.a – Example of keying the


transmission gears using the threaded
hole on the end of the motor shaft

a) Motor
b) Transmission part
c) Mounting equipment

3.2 Shrinking on the transmission gears (shafts without cotter)


Ensure that the coupling joint has been balanced WITHOUT the cotter.
Before proceeding with the operation, check the coupling materials.
The size of the shaft and the hole in the hub must comply with those indicated in the dimension diagrams (tolerance of the ISO
system).
The holes used for future extraction of oil must be clean and without any working residues.
• Heat the hub to obtain the play necessary for mounting. This can be carried out in an oil bath at about 220 °C (the normal
point that oil catches fire is about 270 °C; check this value for the oil that is being used!). If higher temperatures are required,
the hub must be heated by induction or put into an air circulation oven.
• To be sure that mounting of the hub onto the shaft takes place without difficulty, control the diameter inside the hub using a
micrometer, before starting the shrinking operation.
Shrink the transmission part by referring to the Manufacturer’s detailed instructions.

Caution
If the shaft end surface and/or the hole in the hub are damaged, this damage must be eliminated BEFORE
mounting by using Indian stone.

3.3 Direct coupling


The use of flexible coupling is advised to prevent the transmission of any axial thrust onto the bearings.
Good alignment leads to the use of a comparator and a thickness gauge for the following operations:
• Mount the two half-couplings on the motor and on the coupled machine, position and align the machines. Tighten the fixing
screws on the feet.
• Apply the comparator onto the two half-couplings and measure radial alignment. Repeat the measurement after having
rotated the two shafts together by 45°, 90° and 180 °.
• Insert a thickness gauge between the faces of the half-couplings and measure their distance. Repeat the measurement at 90°,
180°, 270°.
• Correct any alignment errors detected by inserting thicknesses between the base and feet.
• Tighten the screw fasteners fully home, repeat the measurements and if alignment is accurate, apply the adjustment plug
between the motor and the base.
For indicative radial and axial tolerance values, see fig. 3.c.
Remember that there must be sufficient play between the transmission gears to allow for axial dilation due to heating.

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Radial tolerance Axial angle tolerance Axial tolerance


∆r ≤ 0.1mm ∆b ≤ 0.1mm ∆a = 2-3mm

Fig. 3.c Indicative tolerance values for coupling

3.4 Coupling with belts and pulleys


To contain radial stress on the motor bearing, choose the max. Compatible diameter for the driving pulley, which is compatible with the
requested reduction ratio and with the max. accepted diameter for the shifted pulley. In a first approximation the chosen diameter must
be verified by calculating the pull that derives from it and comparing it with the accepted pull (see point 5.12 for normal working
machines). If the check gives a negative result, the diameter of the pulley must be increased, or pass to the roller bearing, if ball
bearings were initially envisioned, or increase the diameter of the shaft (consult SICMEMOTORI).
To contain the pull on the shaft with equal torque, the angle of the driving pulley embracing the belts must be increased (increase the interaxis
between the two pulleys – contain the reduction ratio).
For good belt alignment, there must also be good parallelism between the shafts and a safe and easy system for tensioning the belts
must also be present.

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4. COMMISSIONING
4.1 Electric connections
All of the machines are supplied with cable box complete with terminal board. The cables are marked by the letters stated in the
diagram attached to the machine.
Marking of the terminals is carried out according to IEC 60034-8 Standards or on request according to NEMA, CSA, etc. Standards.
For connections refer to the diagrams shown in par 4.7, connecting the machine for the envisioned direction of rotation.
The direction of rotation can be clockwise or anticlockwise indifferently. Sometimes the precision adjustment of the machine may be
carried out for only one direction.
In this case an arrow on the DE end shield indicates the pre-established sense of direction.
On request, on ordering, sometimes free cables of agreed length can be supplied instead of the terminal box. Also for this case the
considerations for terminal marking and connection diagrams are valid.

Attention: before starting-up a motor ensure that the separated field is powered at full voltage.

4.2 Earth Connection

DANGER!
The machine must always be connected to the earth plant of the establishment where it is
installed.
For earthing a screw with respective anti-flattening washer are prepared on the stator play in a
visible position along with a screw in the terminal box, both with plate and marking. Both screws
must be connected to the earth plant.
Ensure that there is no paint between the screws and the machine’s surface. If necessary, remove the paint
before carrying out the connection.

4.3 Inspections before start-up


Before commissioning the machine or after a long period of inactivity it is a good idea to carry out the following verifications:
• Use a 500 V Megger to check isolation towards the rotor mass and stator windings. The value revealed must not be less than
1.5 MΏ for motors up to frame size 280, at 7MΏ lager motors. The operation must be carried out with the power supply
cables disconnected.

ALARM!
During and immediately after measurement of the insulation resistance, the machine’s terminals
are potentially dangerous and must not be touched. It is necessary to ensure that there is no
voltage residue.

If this condition does not exist, the causes and solutions could be the following:
a) Presence of dust Non-greasy dust may be removed using a clean, dry cloth, or even better using a suction device. Dust on
inaccessible parts can be eliminated by cleaning the inside of the machine by blowing clean dry air at a pressure between 2-3.5 bar.
Before this operation remove machine inspection or closure doors. Repeat the isolation test.
b) Presence of grease or oil Rub with a cloth (not impregnated) and dielectric solvent. If the problem persists, disassemble the machine
and wash and dry the interested parts in the oven for 3 or 4 hours at a temperature of 100-120°C.
Repeat the isolation test before starting-up the motor.
• Check that the asynchronous motors of any electric fans (or heat exchangers) are prepared to be powered correctly from the
available alternate current network (number of phases, voltage, frequency) and to turn in the established direction.
• For motors with air-water heat exchangers, check that the water circuit functions.
• Check that the protection relay contacts for ventilation defect (pressure switch) commute with the functioning fan. In the case
of ventilation with pipes, ensure that the quality of the air and capacity and pressure data respond to the established values
and check the direction of ventilation.
• Check the armature and field voltages values are the same as those stated on the plate.
• Check that the brushes unsheathed cables are fixed well and do not interfere with the springs.
• Check that the brushes have not been damaged during transport; if this has occurred replace the damaged brushes with new
ones, which have the same quality and size and clean the inside of the motor well.
• Check that the brushes run freely inside their brush-holder boxes.
• Check that all accessories and/or protection devices have been correctly connected and function.

DANGER!
Work on the electric machine may only be carried out if it is absolutely sure that the machine is
not connected to the electric network.

4.4 Recommended protection devices


All transmission gears must be adequately protected with sumps to prevent contact with moving parts.

4.5 Start-up
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DANGER!
The armature voltage may be given to the machine only if excitement is inserted! If the armature
voltage is applied without excitement being inserted or with the excitement circuit open or
interrupted, the direct current machine may destroy itself (in fact, in these conditions machine
speed increases until the bearing bench collapses or the rotor explodes!).

Before starting the machine, as well as the operations in the previous paragraph, ensure that:
• It turns freely;
• The excitement circuit has not been interrupted;
• Transport safety devices (if existing) have been removed.

ALARM!
The direct current machine must not function without ventilation, as it would heat up excessively
and burn. Pay attention therefore that the fans function correctly and the cooling water in the heat
exchangers (where envisioned) circulates in the quantity and pressure indicated on the heat
exchanger plates.

When the machine is commissioned for the first time, it is a good idea to ensure that there are no visible signs of malfunctioning, such
as strange noises, vibrations, etc. It is a good idea to allow the machine to function without a load for a period of time before applying a
load. If there are problems, consult par. 7 and, eventually SICME SERVICE.

4.6 Inspections after start-up


After machine start-up (within the first 100 hours of functioning) carry out the following checks:
a) Check that the temperature of the bearings does not exceed 80°C in normal working conditions.
Overheating of the bearings is normally due to one of the following causes:
• Bad alignment with consequent vibrations and tendency for seizure;
• Excessive axial or radial thrust;
• Excessive quantity of grease. In this case the motor must be stopped, dismount the grease-guard/s and eliminate the
excessive grease using a spatula; then re-mount the grease-guard/s
b) Check that the field current of the independent field is that indicated on the plate, keeping in mind that the field winding resistance
increases by about 45% from cold to reaching normal working heat.
The plate values refer to normal working conditions.
c) Check that the armature current is lower than or equal to that on the plate.

Attention: an excessively low current value causes excessive wear of the brushes with consequent scratching of
the commutator (see par. 7.3). Contact SICME SERVICE immediately.

d) Check that the brushes form a uniform grey-silver film on the commutator. Its presence indicates good commutation (see par. 5.2).
e) Measure the height of the brushes and register the value.

ALARM!
Working temperature
The maximum temperature rise accepted by IEC Standards for stator yoke is 125°C if the
machine is in class H (105°C if in class F, 80°C if in class B).
Even if it normally has a much lower temperature rise value, our machines do however require
adequate precautions to prevent contact, even accidental. Moreover, highly inflammable
materials must not be left in contact with the functioning machine.

A temperature outside of the stator that is too low must be attributed to a low work load, with possible problems tied to functioning
with low load (see par. 7.3) If necessary, contact SICME SERVICE.

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4.7 Connection wiring diagrams

Fig. 4.7.1 Electric motor connection diagram – machines with 2-4 poles
Terminal markings with IEC 34-8 abbreviations

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Fig. 4.7.2 Motor electric connection diagram – machines with 6-8 poles
Terminal markings with IEC 34-8 abbreviations

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Fig. 4.7.3 Motor electric connection diagram – machines in compliance with NEMA Standards

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Fig. 4.7.4 Installed accessories

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5. MAINTENANCE
An accurately prepared precautionary maintenance programme may reduce faults to a minimum, reducing the running cost at the same
time.
The maintenance programme must be studied by competent technicians, which take the features of the electric machine used into
consideration along with the particular use to which it is destined and the environment in which it must function.
Use of the machine means: the more or less strategic role that it is assigned within the plant, on which the accuracy and frequency of
the controls and precautionary maintenance to be programmed, will depend.
Environment means: the group of temperature, humidity, vibrations, exceptional mechanical stress features, along with the presence of
aggressive chemical agents, to which the machine may be exposed in its place of installation. The type and frequency of precautionary
maintenance interventions will also depend on the environment.
All maintenance operations must be carried out by qualified staff, which are informed about the content of these instructions, which
must always be at their disposal.
SICMEMOTORI advises the user to prepare a specific maintenance file for every direct current machine installed, and its constant
update by expert staff.

After any interruption of functioning caused by protection equipment or for any other reason, an in-depth inspection of the
machine is necessary and, if necessary, also of plant components. The causes of the interruption must be clarified BEFORE
putting the machine back into service.

DANGER!
Before carrying out any work on the electric machine disconnect it from the network!

5.1 Programmed maintenance


Table 5.a indicates a type of programmed maintenance; it must be understood that this programme must be adapted to the client’s
requirements, and that SICMEMOTORI is available, on request, to collaborate and study the most opportune adaptations for
commissioning and the first working period.

Table 5.a – Programmed maintenance – programme type

Component Operations Interval (H) See Point


Check vibrations and noise in the bearing seats. ISO 3945
yearly
Standard reference values (a)
Complete machine
Detection of strange noises (blows, scraping, etc.) (a) weekly
Eye-check internal cleanliness of the machine monthly
Eye-check the surface of the commutator weekly
Check eccentricity (a) 1200
Commutator
Clean the commutator well with the relevant rubber sticks and 5.2
3500-4000
pumice stone
5.4
Check wear and play between brush and brush-holder box (a)
Brushes 400-500 5.5
(b)
5.6
Brush-holder Check efficiency of the brush-press springs 400-500
Measure insulation resistance (with temperature of the shell at 900-1200
Stator and rotor 4.3
about 25°C) (a) (300-600)*
windings
General cleaning of the windings 3500-4000 4.3
Power supply Check tightening of the cables to the machine clamps. Tighten
yearly
cables if necessary
Measure the temperature (h) (i) 1200 5.9
5.13
Re-lubricate and apply grease (excluding self-lubricating See plate on
5.14
Bearings bearings) (h) (j) (k) motor
5.15
Complete replacement of bearing grease 3 years
Check for rust on the bearings (g) 3 years
Check insulation resistance using a Megger 900-1200
Insulation 4.3
(300-600)*
Filters Check if filters are blocked weekly 5.18
Air-water and air-air
See appendix
heat exchangers
Check that nothing has loosened (this must be carried out
Fixing nuts and mostly for terminal box electric connections as insufficient 1800-2200
contacts may cause localised overheating)
bolts

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Component Operations Interval (H) See Point


Check machine-load alignment and register the Every two years
measurements (f) and at every
Coupling disassembly
Maintain the coupling according to the Manufacturers
-
instructions
Check for the presence of rust or dirt.
Electric fan Every 6-months
If envisioned, grease the asynchronous motor bearings (g)
Various Check their correct functionality yearly
accessories
Check that it runs freely in its brush-holder. Clean the contact
Earthing brush (if
surface between the brush and shaft using very fine sand yearly
existing)
paper. (a) (b)
* Humid environments

(a) Compare with previous measurements and observations


(b) Calculate consumption in mm per 1000 working hours and compare with previous measurements; with this measurement
you will obtain a good indication about commutator and commutation behaviour.
(c) Remove any rust using a stone and oil and then cover the surface with an anti-corrosive layer
(d) Depends on environmental air contamination
(e) Depends on contamination of the water
(f) If the vibrations increase, inspect immediately or shorten the intervals between inspections
(g) Remove rust
(h) For the bearings lubricated with grease
(i) Compare previous measurements
(j) Observe the lubrication intervals indicated on the direct current machine plate. Machines with long standstill periods must
be re-lubricated every year (as the grease may become old or condensation may form inside the bearing)
(k) As soon as phenomenon such as vibrations, temperature rise or noise occur, or when the machine must be
disassembled. Experience tells us that bearing problems are mainly caused by their wear, rather than fatigue of the
material. However, consumption also depends on functioning conditions.

The particular instructions for maintenance relative to the commutator, brushes, bearings and air filters are stated below.

5.2 Commutator
The commutator is the most delicate part of the direct current machine therefore more sensitive to all abuse. In normal conditions the
commutator does not require much maintenance apart from periodic inspections. An indication of good functioning is the uniform film
that forms on the commutator. The colour of the film can vary depending on the substances present in the environment. In this case the
commutator does not require any attention at all, just periodical cleaning.

Attention!
The film that forms on the commutator must not be removed, not even when the brushes are replaced.

Whenever the surface of the commutator is course or rough or with slight grooves, it is a good idea to pass over it with carborundum stone
or pumice stone.
It is also necessary to check the eccentricity of the commutator ensuring that it does not exceed the value of 0.05 mm.
If this does not happen or the surface is very rough with grooves or tracks, the commutator must undergo lathing. (See point 5.3)

5.3 Lathing, mica undercutting and polishing the commutator


These operations must only be carried out by expert staff.
The centring must be positioned on the bearing’s seat to allow the perfect concentricity with the surface of the commutator.
The minimum lathing diameter is indicated with a relevant circular notch on the front surface of the commutator (see fig. 5.3.a). For the
shielded commutators the minimum lathing diameter coincides with the external shielding (see figure 5.3.b).
Mica undercutting must be carried out after lathing using the relevant mill, or by hand using a saw with appropriate thickness. Mica
undercutting must be carried out in compliance with the indications stated in the table and in figs. 5.3.c and 5.3.d.
When mica undercutting has been carried out it is necessary to eliminate the burr and sharp edges on the surfaces of the thin blades
using the relevant scraper. Polishing the commutator is the last operation to be carried out and must be performed using a pumice
stone or with fine sand paper n. 3/0. Suck up metal dust produced and put back into service.

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Fig. 5.3.a – Minimum lathing diameter


for printed and dove-tail commutators

Fig. 5.3.b – Minimum lathing diameter


for shielded commutators

Fig. 5.3.c – Mica undercutting of the


commutator
Motor sizes 80-800

E – Thin copper blade

A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D(mm)


Nominal thickness of the Milling depth Milling width bevel
micanite
0.60 1.2 1.0 0.25x45°
0.80 1.2 1.2 0.25x45°
1.00 1.5 1.4 0.5x45°
1.2 1.8 1.6 0.5x45°
Milling depth and width of the mica – Motor sizes 80-800

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Fig. 5.3.d – Correct and incorrect


execution of mica undercutting

5.4 Commutation
By eye-checking commutation it is possible to easily recognise if the machine is functioning normally or if anomalies are present.
o
For a guide to evaluation of commutation quality refer to instruction n 1.00.49.0113.0. (table 5.c) stated below.
Some commutation anomalies can be prevented through an accurate control of the brushes, as described in the following points (from
5.5 to 5.7).
The aspect of the commutator is also and important indication of the machines state.

5.5 Brushes
The bushes must be the type recommended by SICMEMOTORI. Any change in type must be previously authorised by
SICMEMOTORI.

Attention!
The use of brushes of a different quality that is not previously authorised automatically voids the warranty.

Excessive wear of the brushes may be caused by their insufficient pressure. Excessive heating of the commutator may vice-versa be
due to the pressure of the brushes, which is too high.
Excessive consumption of the brushes and scratching of the commutator can depend on the fact that the machine works for long
periods of time with very reduced loads.
Corresponding solutions are shown in point 7.3.

5.6 Maintenance of the brushes

DANGER!
Before carrying out any work on the electric machine disconnect it from the network!

Periodically it is necessary to ensure correct mounting and electric connection of the brushes as follows:
• The brushes must be free to run in the brush-holder box (play between 0.1 and 0.3 mm);
• The brushes must be well connected electrically (cables fixed well to the brushes, integral, correctly connected to the
corresponding screws in the brush-holder arc)
• The pressure applied by the spring onto the brushes must be between the values indicated in table 5.b.

Spring pressure
Motor size 2
(cN/cm )
80-450 200-250
500 225-250
560-630 250-290
710-800 250-290
Table 5.b – Pressure of the springs on the brushes

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Table 5.c – Index of commutation

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5.7 Replacement of the brushes

DANGER!
Before carrying out any work on the electric machine disconnect it from the network!

The worn brushes (that present the danger of contact with the commutator unsheathed fixing cable with the brush cable itself) must be
replaced without delay. Replacement must be preferably carried out for all of the brushes at the same time. The relative operations are
illustrated in fig. 5.d.

1)Brush
2)Brush-holder box
3)Brush-holder support
4)Spring-holder support

Monobloc brushes

1)Brush
2)Brush-holder box
3)Brush-holder support
4)Spring-holder support

Twin brushes
a) Ensure that the motor is electrically disconnected
b) Loosen the terminal cover lock-nut a and remove the terminal cover b
c) Press the edges of the spring-holder between the thumb and index finger and release it
d) The spring-holder support until it stops, turn it into the rest position according to arrow A
e) Slide the brush out
f) Insert a new brush
g) Tighten lock-nut a of the terminal cover b
h) Re-attach the spring-holder support
i) Check that the spring-holder support is correctly attached to the box and check for any interference or excessive play
between the new brush and the old box. This operation can be carried out easily by pulling the brush from the unsheathed
cable and allowing it to run for the entire length of the box.
Fig. 5.d – Replacement of the brushes

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Generally, the brushes must be replaced when their consumption has arrived at the height of the writing indicating the type of brush,
present on the brush itself (this writing acts as a reference to determine the time of brush replacement), to avoid contact between the
unsheathed fixing cable with the graphite and the commutator.
Always use brushes that have the same quality as the originals and only change the quality after having received a favourable opinion
from the SICMEMOTORI Assistance Service.
Attention!
The use of brushes of a different quality without previous authorisation automatically causes the warranty of the motor to
become void.
A general guide to the various qualities of brushes is shown in table 5.e. The table also indicates the qualities that can be considered
equivalent, according to our experience.
The surface of the new brushes in contact with the commutator must be formed, following the main direction of rotation, if known, using
emery cloth and taking care not to break or round off corners.
To do this it is a good idea to run a strip of emery cloth, measuring as wide as the commutator, underneath the brushes. The carbon
dust must be carefully removed.

Machine executions (IP-IC) Recommended quality


Normal environment Acidic environment (1) (2) (3) 4
PVA-CBA-BPVA-PV-BCA RE59W EG319P 351AN6
(IP23-IP44-IP23-IP23-IP23) RE60N6 EG319PJ
(IC06-IC37-IC06-IC01-IC17) RE60N7 EG319Pi
PVA-CBA-BPVA-PV-BCA
(IP23-IP44-IP23-IP23) RE60N7
(IC06-IC37-IC01-IC17)
CBARH – CBARO
(IP44-IC86W) – (IP44-IC666) EG571

CNV – CNVC
RE92N7
(IP44-IC0041) – (IP44-IC611) EG389P
RE54Z1
Armature voltage =>150 V
CNV – CNVC
(IP44-IC0041) – (IP44-IC611) RE92M2 M621
Armature voltage <150 V
Table 5.e – Normal quality brushes
(1) Risomesa – Ringsdorf
(2) Il Carbonio – Le Carbone-Lorraine
(3) Morganite Italiana – Morganite Carbon Limited
(4) Toyo Tanso

If the machine has a brush wear control device, ensure that the special brushes are correctly connected to this device.
5.7.1 Replacement of the brush-supports

DANGER!
Before carrying out any work on the electric machine disconnect it from the network!

When the brush-support boxes show evident signs of wear such as burns, grooves caused by flashes, or when play between the brush
and brush-supports is very large (see par. 5.4 5.5 5.6) the brush-supports must be replaced by referring to the following instructions.

a) Ensure that the motor is electrically disconnected


b) Remove the brush according to instructions in. 5.7
c) Remove the nut pos. 1
d) Slide out the brush-holder pos. 2
e) Insert a new brush-holder taking care to align the box with the
teething pos. 4 present on the brush-holders support pos. 3
f) Tighten the nut pos. 1
g) Re-mount the brush according to the instructions in paragraph
5.7

1 – Brush-holder box fixing nut


2 – Brush-holder box
3 – Brush-holder support
4 - Teething

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5.8 Roller bearings


In the following paragraphs DE means drive end and NDE means commutator end
The machines in this range are normally envisioned with roller bearings. All bearings used by SICMEMOTORI have greater play (C3),
and so must all spare parts.
Normally the NDE bearing is a ball bearing (apart from on motors 710-800, which are roller); the DE bearing can be roller or ball (one
ball and one roller bearing are applied to frame sizes 710-800).
In frame size 800 motors the NDE end shield is isolated to eliminate the dangerous effects caused on the bearings by eventual shaft
currents.
The types of bearings used are indicated in table 5.f and on the motor's plate. If there is disagreement, that stated on the plate must be
followed.

5.9 Useful life of the bearings


The bearings are selected by SICMEMOTORI on the basis of data from the suppliers catalogues and to the types of coupling, and
envision a theoretical life of:
• For direct coupling (absence of radial loads):
- motor sizes 80-112: 60000hours;
- motor sizes 132-800: 80.000 hours;
• indirect coupling with radial load motors sizes 80-450: 20.000 hours.
For 500-800 frame size motors, envisioned for in direct coupling, please consult SICMEMOTORI.
The theoretical life is calculated for normal working conditions, i.e. for normal service (continual service with load equal to or lower than
the nominal, without sudden overloads or inversion of gears) with normal direct coupling using a flexible or indirect joint using pulleys
and belts with diameter of the driving pulley, pull of the belts and barycentre of the pull itself within established limits, (see point 5.12),
in normal environments (without vibrations or blows, dry, clean, with maximum environmental temperature of 40°C). The theore tical life
cannot be subject of the warranty (as it is a statistic value, which cannot be used without caution in every individual case), and is
transmitted by SICMEMOTORI to the client on the basis of information received from his supplier. The effective useful life of the
bearing depends mainly on the particular service and by the efficiency of maintenance. The establishment of a reasonable effective
useful life, to be considered for a programmed maintenance plan, is entrusted to the user’s Maintenance Service, and must be based on the
constant and systematic control of the machine in use.

5.10 Bearing inspections


The inspections must be part of a precise planned maintenance programme, with the aim of keeping under control:
• temperature rise, which must never exceed 70°C in normal working conditions. A higher temperature rise generally denotes
deterioration of coupling conditions with unacceptable radial or axial stress;
• Noise: blows at more or less regular intervals must never be perceived. Any blows are a symptom of deterioration of one or more rolling
elements. At the first sign of abnormal noises, carry out an in-depth check of bearing wear (wear of the track, consumption of
the cage, play between external ring and seat, external thrust, etc.) with the machine at a standstill and disassembled.
If the above-mentioned phenomenon get worse or at the first suspect that a bearing is broken it must be replaced immediately, to
prevent the danger of serious damage to the machine (see points 6.5 and 6.6).

5.11 General bearing data (standard machines)


The indications that follow (from par. 5.12 to 5.17) are supplied to ease drawing up of a programmed maintenance plan.

5.12 Types of bearings and radial loads accepted (standard machines)


The types of bearings used and radial loads accepted on the end of normal SICMEMOTORI machines are indicated in table 5.f Always
refer to the types of bearings indicated on the direct current machine's plate. In the case of contradictory information, follow that printed
on the plate.

DE Bearing NDE Bearing


Motor size
Type SICMEMOTORI Code Type SICMEMOTORI Code
NP 80 Ball 6305-2Z-C3 8.3.09.19.025.0 Ball 6204-2Z-C3 8.3.09.10.020.0
NP 90 Ball 6306-2Z-C3 8.3.09.19.030.0 Ball 6305-2Z-C3 8.3.09.19.025.0
NP100 Ball 6308-2Z-C3 8.3.09.19.040.0 Ball 6306-2Z-C3 8.3.09.19.030.0
P 112 Ball 6308-2Z-C3 8.3.09.19.040.0 Ball 6306-2Z-C3 8.3.09.19.030.0
P 132 Ball 6310-2Z-C3 8.3.09.19.050.0 Ball 6308-2Z-C3 8.3.09.19.040.0
P 160 Ball 6312-2Z-C3 8.3.09.19.060.0 Ball 6309-2Z-C3 8.3.09.19.045.0
P 180 Ball 6312-2Z-C3 8.3.09.19.060.0 Ball 6310-2Z-C3 8.3.09.19.050.0
P 200 Ball 6314-Z-C3 8.3.09.18.070.0 Ball 6314-Z-C3 8.3.09.18.070.0
NP225 Roller NU2218-C3 8.3.09.75.090.0 Ball 6315-C3 8.3.09.17.075.0
NP250 Roller NU2220-C3 8.3.09.75.100.0 Ball 6318-C3 8.3.09.17.090.0
NP280 Roller NU2220-C3 8.3.09.75.100.0 Ball 6318-C3 8.3.09.17.090.0
NP315 Roller NU321-C3 8.3.09.63.105.0 Ball 6321-C3 8.3.09.17.105.0
NP355 Roller NU324-C3 8.3.09.63.120.0 Ball 6324-C3 8.3.09.17.120.0
NP400 Roller NU228-C3 8.3.09.74.140.0 Ball 6228-C3 8.3.09.09.140.0
NP450KRS-KS Roller NU320-C3 8.3.09.74.150.0 Ball 6230-C3 8.3.09.09.150.0
NP450KSM-KX Roller NU232-C3 8.3.09.74.160.0 Ball 6232-C3 8.3.09.09.160.0
NP500KRS-KS Roller NU234-C3 8.3.09.74.170.0 Ball 6234-C3 8.3.09.09.170.0
NP500KSM-KX Roller NU236-C3 8.3.09.74.180.0 Ball 6236-C3 8.3.09.09.180.0
NP560KRS-KS Roller NU236-C3 8.3.09.74.180.0 Ball 6236-C3 8.3.09.09.180.0
NP560KSM-KX Roller. NU238-C3 8.3.09.74.190.0 Ball 6238-C3 8.3.09.09.190.0
NP630KRS-KS Roller NU238-C3 8.3.09.74.190.0 Ball 6238-C3 8.3.09.09.190.0
NP630KSM-KX Roller NU244-C3 8.3.09.72.220.0 Ball 6244-C3 8.3.09.09.220.0
Roller NU244-C3 8.3.09.74.220.0
NP710KRS-KR + Ball + + Roller NU244-C3 8.3.09.74.220.0
6044-C3 8.3.09.05.220.0

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DE Bearing NDE Bearing


Motor size
Type SICMEMOTORI Code Type SICMEMOTORI Code
Roller NU248-C3 8.3.09.74.240.0
NP710KS-KM + Ball + + Roller NU248-C3 8.3.09.74.240.0
6048-C3 8.3.09.05.240.0
Roller NU252-C3 8.3.09.74.260.0
NP710KML-KX + Ball + + Roller. NU252-C3 8.3.09.74.260.0
6052-C3 8.3.09.05.260.0
Roller NU248-C3 8.3.09.74.240.0
NP800KRS-KR + Ball + + Roller NU248-C3 8.3.09.74.240.0
6048-C3 8.3.09.05.240.0
Roller NU252-C3 8.3.09.74.260.0
NP800KS-KM + Ball + + Roller NU252-C3 8.3.09.74.260.0
6052-C3 8.3.09.05.260.0
Roller NU256-C3 8.3.09.74.280.0
NP800KML-KX + Ball + + Roller NU256-C3 8.3.09.74.280.0
6056-C3 8.3.09.05.280.0
Table 5.f

The accepted maximum radial loads expressed in Newton on the end of normal shafts of the SICMEMOTORI motors are stated in
the following tables.

Motor X Speed (g/1’)


(mm) 600 750 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
80 25 1970 1920 1550 1450 1340 1270 1150
50 1200 1130 1100
90 30 2580 2320 2020 1830 1680 1570 1500
60 1500 1420
100 40 3750 3400 2950 2660 2460 2300 2180
80 3150 2750 2500 2300 2150 2050
112 40 4020 3360 2910 2620 2420 2260 2140
80 3500 3150 2730 2460 2270 2130 2020
132 40 5840 4870 4210 3800 3500 3280 3100
80 3000 2920
160 55 7530 6270 5410 4870 4480 4180 3950
110 4200 3920 3700
180 55 7340 6060 5180 4630 4230 3930 3690
110 5500 5500 4910 4380 4010 3720 3500
200 70 9090 9470 6370 5680 5180 4800 ---
140 7900 7010 5980 5320 4860 4500 ---
225 85 25000 23000 20500 18000 17000 16000 ---
170 15000 13000 ---
250 85 32000 28000 26000 24000 --- ---
170 20000 18000 --- ---
280 85 24000 --- --- ---
170 15000 --- --- ---
315 105 12000 --- --- ---
210 8000 --- --- ---
Table 5.g.1 – maximum radial loads with standard bearings

Motor X Speed (rpm)


size (mm) 600 750 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
112 40 7000 6750 6300 5960 5680
80 3500
132 40 5840
80 3000
160 55 8500
110 4200
180 55 11200 10720 10200
110 5500
200 70 15700 15150 14280 ---
140 7900 ---
Table 5.g.2 – maximum radial loads for 112-200 motors with LO roller bearing

The radial load Fr is calculated using the following formula:


6
Fr = 19,1 x P x K x 10
Dp x n
where:
Fr = radial load on the shaft in N
P = nominal power of the motor in kW
n = nominal speed of the motor in g/1’
Dp = diameter of the pulleys in mm
K = belt tension co-efficient, that can be approximated to:
K = 1 for toothed belts
K = 2.35 for trapezoid belts
K = 3.75 for normal flat belts
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The point X of application of radial load Fr on the shaft depends on the type and number of belts used and, in the case of trapezoid
belts, it can be determined using table 5.g.3.
For motors not included in the table, consult SICMEMOTORI.

Number of belts Section of the trapezoid belts


SPA-A SPB-B SPC-C D 5V 8V
X X X X X X
2 26 30 38 50 30 41
3 33 40 50 69 39 56
4 40 49 63 88 47 70
5 48 59 76 106 56 84
6 56 68 89 125 65 99
7 63 78 102 145 74 113
8 70 87 114 165 83 127
9 78 97 127 181 91 142
10 85 106 140 199 100 156
11 93 115 153 109 170
12 100 125 166 117 184
13 108 135 179 126 199
14 115 144 192 135 213
15 123 153 205 144
16 130 163 153
17 138 172 161
18 145 182 170
19 153 191 178
20 160 201 187
21 168 210 196
22 175 205
23 183
24 190
25 198
26 205
27 212
Table 5.g.3

Quota B must always be:

< 50 mm for 80-type motors


< 60 mm for 90-type motors
< 80 mm for 100-112-132-type motors
< 110 mm for 160-180-type motors
< 140 mm for 200-type motors
< 170 mm for 225-250-280-type motors
< 210 mm for 315-type motors

If in doubt, and for sizes not included in the table above, always consult SICMEMOTORI.

N.B.1 - 355÷800 range – Only direct coupling is normally envisioned for these machines, without significant radial and axial loads. A
machine in this range must not therefore be used with couplings that lead to radial and/or axial stress, without first having obtained a
favourable opinion from SICMEMOTORI.

N.B.2 - Machines with vertical axis with 200-axis height or above – Use with coupling such as to cause significant radial loads must
always undergo the SICMEMOTORI preliminary tests.

5.13 Lubrication programmes


A periodic bearing lubrication programme must be previously prepared by the Client’s Maintenance Service. For standard machines in
normal working conditions it may be obtained, as a first approximation, from tables 5.h, 5.i and 5.l. For normal working conditions see
point 5.9.
Any diversion away from these conditions leads theoretically to worsening and therefore shortening of intervals between re-lubrication,
that only practice, after a first period of service, can indicate. Every 4-5 re-lubrications the grease must be replaced completely (see
point 5.15).

Bearing Speed (rpm) Grease


Motor
Roller Ball 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 (gr)
DE 15000- 12000 10000 6000 5000 20
NP 90
NDE - - - - - -
DE 12500 9500 8000 4500 2700 20
NP 100
NDE - - - - - -
DE 12500 9500 8000 4500 2700 20
P 112
NDE - - - - - -
DE 9250 6900 4350 2900 1750 20
P132
NDE - - - - - -
DE 8500 6250 4000 2500 1500 25
P160
NDE - - - - - -
P180 DE 7500 5000 3500 2000 1100 30
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Bearing Speed (rpm) Grease


Motor
Roller Ball 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 (gr)
NDE - - - - - -
DE 7000 4500 3000 1500 - 35
P200
NDE 14000 9000 6000 3000 - 35
DE 7000 4500 2750 1400 - 40
NP225
NDE 13000 8500 5500 3000 - 40
DE 6500 4000 2500 1400 - 45
NP250
NDE 12000 8000 5000 3000 - 45
DE 6500 4000 2500 1400 - 45
NP280
NDE 10000 6500 4000 2800 - 45
DE 5000 3500 2000 - - 60
NP315
NDE 9500 5500 3000 - - 60
Table 5.h – Indicative lubrication intervals in hours and quantity of grease (132-315 range)*

Bearing Speed (rpm) Grease


Motor
Roller Ball 400 750 1000 1250 1600 2000 (gr)
DE 10000 6000 4250 2500 1500 800 70
NP355
NDE 2000 12000 8500 5000 3000 1600 70
DE 9000 4500 3750 2000 1000 400 55
NP400
NDE 18000 9000 7500 4000 2000 800 55
DE 8500 4000 2500 1250 400 - 70
NP450
NDE 17000 8000 5000 2500 800 - 70
DE 8000 3500 2000 1000 300 - 85
NP 500
NDE 8000 3500 2000 1000 300 - 85
DE 7500 3000 1500 750 250 - 95
NP 560
NDE 7500 3000 1500 750 250 95
DE 7000 2000 500 250 - - 130
NP 630
NDE 7000 2000 500 250 - - 130
Table 5.i – Indicative lubrication intervals in hours and quantity of grease (355-630 range)*

Bearing Interval of lubrication (hours)


Motor Rollers+ Grease Grease Speed (rpm)
Rollers
balls (gr) (gr) 400 600 800 1000 1100 1250
KRS
KRM DE 225 NDE 130 5000 3750 2500 1100 500 450
KR
KS
NP
KSM DE 260 NDE 160 4300 3000 1800 750 350 250
710
KM
KML
KL DE 320 NDE 190 3500 2500 1400 500 150 -
KX
KRS
KRM DE 260 NDE 160 4300 3000 1800 750 350 250
KR
KS
NP
KSM DE 320 NDE 190 3500 2500 1400 500 150 -
800
KM
KML
KL DE 340 NDE 200 2700 1600 800 300 100 -
KX
Table 5.l – Indicative lubrication intervals in hours and quantity of grease (710-800 range)*

* Tables 5.h, 5.i and 5.l are valid for bearings of machines with horizontal shafts e.g. the stationary type and in presence of
normal loads and can be applied to good quality lithium grease at a temperature that does not exceed 70°C. As the
temperature increases, accelerated aging of the grease must be taken into consideration. It is therefore recommended to half
the intervals in the table for every 15°C bearing w orking temperature increase above 70°C, remembering that the grease’s
maximum acceptable temperature must not be exceeded. For vertical shaft bearings the intervals must be reduced by half.
Moreover: check the data stated with that on the motor’s plate! In the case of contradictory information, follow that printed on
the plate.

5.14 Lubrication – Specific instructions


This operation must be carried out with the machine in movement. Apply the pump to the greasing nipple, remove the outlet plug from
the grease to allow the oil originating from deteriorated grease to escape. Add the grease in the quantity envisioned on direct current
machine's plate. Remove the pump and replace the cap.
The positions of the greasing nipple and the drainage hole are signalled on the relevant plates.

Attention!
Do not apply an excessive quantity of grease. An excess of grease heats the bearings and can damage them. The
excess grease tends to escape along the shaft. Do not mix different types of grease, as they may not be
compatible.

In normal conditions (in particular, with environmental temperature not exceeding 40°C) the grease to use must have the following
features:

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• Soap base: lithium or polyurethane


• Drop point: 180-190°C

o
Consistency: N 3NLGI with penetration values between 220 and 250 tenths of a mm;
• Working temperature: -25 a +120°C.
Table 5.m indicates several types of grease for use in normal conditions.
For difficult conditions (and in particular when the max. environmental temperature exceeds 50°C) use special greases with hig h thermal
stability and that have the following features:
• Organic base: urea or calcium salts;
• Drop point: 220-250°C;
• Consistency with penetration values between 240 and 270 tenths of a mm;
• Working temperature: -30 to +150°C.
Table 5.m indicates several types of grease for use in difficult conditions

Product’s market name Supplier


Athesia Gr3 IP
Mobilux 3 Mobil
Exxon Beacon Exxon
Alvania 3 Shell
Table 5.m – Some types of grease for normal conditions

Product’s market name Supplier


SRI 2 Chevron
Mobilplex 48 Mobil
Aeroshell 12 Shell
Table 5.n – Some types of grease to be used in difficult conditions

5.15 Complete replacement of the grease


This must be carried out every 4-5 re-lubrications, if it is not the correct time for bearing replacement. The machine must be partially
disassembled, following points 6.1 to 6.6. Successively remove the grease used by the roller bearing ring external and by the cage as
well as the internal grease-guard. Remove the grease used by the ball bearings. This must be carried out first with petrol and
successively with hot oil. Finally dry with dry, clean air and re-mount grease-guards and bearings according to the instructions given in
point 6.5 for new cushions. Fill the bearing with grease and fill the adjacent chambers by 2/3 of their capacity and re-mount the
machine
5.16 Bearings for special machines
Machines for special mechanical executions (e.g. with shaft ends having diameters different from the norm) may have special bearings.
This results safe from the comparison between the types of bearings indicated on the plate and those indicated in the corresponding
Technical Catalogue or File (Request it from the Sales Network).

5.17 Bearing replacement


This must be envisioned to coincide with general programmed maintenance of the machine when the useful life envisioned for the
bearings is approached (see point 5.9). For relative operations see point 6.5 and 6.6

5.18 Air filter


When present, the filtering panel must be controlled weekly to prevent it from blocking and causing excessive fall in pressure and
reduction of capacity to unacceptable values.
The panel can be cleaned with mechanical means (beating and/or suction) or by washing in water.
The panel must be replaced after it has been washed a certain number of times

5.19 Ventilation failure detector


Normally the ventilation failure detector device is positioned in the upper part of the heat exchangers or fitted onto the scroll of the
electric fans.
The ventilation failure detector device must never be tampered with; calibration must always be carried out by qualified staff, otherwise
it will not function correctly. This manifests in:
• Too frequent interventions, with continual interruption of service; in this case, it is prohibited to short-circuit the device to allow
the machine to work;
• Delayed interventions, with lack of intervention even when the dirtiness of the filter requires intervention. In this case, there is
great risk of putting the protected machine out of order.
Whenever in exceptional cases, for example during maintenance, or for replacement, it must be calibrated, follow the instructions
below.

Attention!
If in doubt always consult the SICMEMOTORI Client Assistance Service.

Instruments : Analogue Tester or Digital Tester

Modality :
• Place the tester on the ohmic capacity
• Position the push rods on the ends of the pressure switch contacts identified with numbers 1 and 3 (fig 5.p).
• Tighten differential adjustment screw “A” completely (screws not sealed).
• Check movement of the tester indicator (contact closed).
• Slowly loosen screw “A” until the ’tester indicator returns to the rest position (contacts open).
• Loosen screw “A” further by 1/4 of a turn.
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• Loosen adjustment screw “B” until the tester indicator moves (contacts closed).
• Tighten screw “B” slowly until the tester indicator returns to the rest position (contacts open).
• Tighten screw “B” by another 1/2 turn.
• Activate ventilation and check that the tester indicator moves (contacts closed).
• Disconnect ventilation and check that the tester indicator returns to the rest position (contacts open).

By deactivating and activating ventilation the two commutations must occur.

FIG. 5.p

5.20 Tachogenerator
Refer to the Manufacturer's Maintenance Standards
Attention: before mounting and/or connecting the tachogenerator carefully read the instructions. The warranty is jeopardised
immediately if these instructions are not respected or if the dynamo is tampered with and/or repaired by unauthorised staff.
Mounting and/or connection of the tachogenerator must be carried out by qualified staff If in doubt always consult the
SICMEMOTORI Client Assistance Service.

5.21 Impulse generator (encoder)


Refer to the Manufacturer's Maintenance Standards
Before mounting and/or connecting the encoder carefully read the instructions. The warranty is jeopardised immediately if
these instructions are not respected or if the encoder is tampered with and/or repaired by unauthorised staff
Mounting and/or connection of the encoder must be carried out by qualified staff. If in doubt always consult the
SICMEMOTORI Client Assistance Service.

Operations that must NOT be carried out using the tachogenerator (dynamo and/or encoder)

MECHANICAL
Do not disassemble the machine otherwise the warranty will be jeopardised; repairs are accepted under guarantee only for equipment
sent free of carriage to Sicme Motori
DO NOT connect the small shaft to moving parts with rigid joints, but exclusively those with flexible joints. Incorrect mounting drastically
reduces bearing life and excludes any form of warranty.
DO NOT strike the instrument: it is possible to break internal parts, excluding any form of warranty. In particular, pay attention when
mounting coupling parts to the motor shaft to which the tachogenerator is coupled: NEVER use mallets or other means to fit
transmission gears!
DO NOT carry out any interventions on the shaft; this may cause the disk to break, deterioration of the bearings and loss of the
warranty.
DO NOT apply abnormal pressure, bend or twist the instrument’s shaft.
NON not mount differently from that envisioned.
During re-mounting of the flexible joint pay attention not to close the dowels with the joint itself compressed or extended, as
it would obstruct its extension adjustment function owing to heating of the motor shaft.

ELECTRICAL
DO NOT use power sources with an autotransformer that does not assure galvanic insulation from the network power supply.
DO NOT run the cable near to/parallel to the high voltage lines or to the power supply line, nor join cables in the same track. This
precaution must be observed scrupulously, to prevent malfunctioning due to inductive interference.
DO NOT use cables that are longer than necessary. Try to maintain the length of the cable as short as possible, so as to prevent the
influx of electrical disturbance.
DO NOT carry out connections if you have any doubts (see the connection diagram n the instruments label). Incorrect connections may
cause the instrument’s internal circuits to break.
DO NOT connect the instrument’s cable shield to a 0 Volt circuit
The cable shield MUST BE connected to earth (GND). DO NOT leave it disconnected! The shield must be connected to earth only from
the motor power supply side. In some cases, depending on the type of plant, it may happen that the shield must be connected both
from the power supply side and from the instrument side female connector.
DO NOT opt for NPN or PNP electronics with connections greater than 6 m. In this case the use of the line-driver output is
recommended, or subsidiary. To extend cables, use twisted shield cabling and a line-receiver compatible with RS422A in the receiving
circuit.

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DO NOT opt for a power supply voltage of 24 Vdc if a high frequency reply is received. Orientate onto a voltage of about 5 Vdc and an
electronic line-driver.

5.22 Centrifugal relay


Refer to the Manufacturer's Maintenance Standards

5.23 Brush wear control device


Refer to the instructions below. 1) Apply network voltage (indicated on the wiring diagram) to the ends of
L1 and L2 and check that the green LED switches on.
GREEN LED: WORKING 2) Press the TEST button and check that the red LED switches on.
3) Press the RESET button and check return to the initial position (green
DEVICE LED switched on).
4) Bridge A1 with A11 and check the RED led switches on.
5) Reset and try a few more times.
TEST BUTTON: WEARED 6) Repeat the same test by bridging ends A2 and A21.
BRUSH SIMULATION 7) Connect the tester push rods (in continuity) to ends H1 - H3 checking
that the contact is normally closed and successively connect it onto H1 -
RESET BUTTON H2 checking that the contact is open.
8) Press the TEST button and check inversion of the contacts, i.e. H1 -
H3 from closed it must become open and H1 - H2 from open it must
RED LED: WEARED become closed.
BRUSH ALARM

5.24 Air-air and air-water heat exchangers


See appendix.

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6. DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY OF THE MACHINE


For particulars and nomenclature refer to paragraph 10 – “demonstration diagrams and nomenclature”.

DANGER!
Before carrying out any work on the electric machine disconnect it from the network!

6.1 Operations preliminary to disassembly


After mechanical uncoupling (opening of the joint or equivalent operation, see point 6.2)), remove the screws that block the feet and/or the
flange and remove the reference plugs. Moreover:
- PVA-BPVA-BPVAB machines: remove the screws, hatches if present and the electric fan from the outlets.
- CNVC-CBARH-CBARO machines: remove the cooling unit from the motor.

6.2 Disassembly. Similar operations for all machines.


Disconnect the machine from all electric cables.
Extract the half-coupling with relevant tool when cold if the end of the shaft has the key (see fig.6.a) or refer to the Manufacturer's
instructions for the transmission part if the end of the shaft is smooth. Remove the tachogenerator (see fig. 6.b and following
instructions) and/or other accessories, remove the hatches or the lateral drive end and commutator end closures.
Disconnect the connection cables from the respective brush-holders by removing the screw and nut fasteners.
Slide the brushes out from their respective brush-holder boxes.
For frame sizes with grease-guards, remove screws 4.8 that fix the drive end 4.17 and commutator end 4.7 internal grease-guards.

Fig. 6.a – Cold extraction of a half-coupling

Fig. 6.b – Disassembly of the tachogenerator

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Remove the cap in 5.11 from the support 5.1 to enter joint 5.2.
Unscrew the threaded dowel 5.20 from the tachogenerator side half-coupling and screws 5.30, and then remove the tachogenerator
5.3.
If the commutator end shaft end must be made accessible, the following operations must be carried out:
- remove support 5.1 by loosening screws 5.10;
- unscrew screws 5.40 and remove the shank 5.4 together with flexible joint 5.2
At this point the end of the commutator end main shaft is accessible.
During re-mounting the flexible joint pay attention not to close the dowels with the joint itself compressed or extended, as it
would obstruct its extension adjustment function owing to heating of the motor shaft.

1 – Hoisting ropes
2 – Extension for shaft
3 – Complete stator
4 – Rotor
Fig. 6.c – Disassembly of the rotor

6.3 Disassembly of the shields (motors 80-630)


80÷200, remove the screw fasteners from the shields, slightly beat the drive end and commutator end shields on the corners with a
plastic or lead mallet to favour removal of the stator centring, then slide the drive end and commutator end shield out. During the
operation keep the rotor raised with the correct pull, and insert strips of cardboard with a thickness of 0.5-1 mm into the lower part,
between the rotor and main poles, to prevent the magnetic parts from being damaged if they come into contact.
For frame sizes 225÷630 disassembly of the shields is carried out using two of the 3.12 or 3.13 screws, applied in the threaded holes
especially envisioned on the shields. These screws are tightened until unfixing, then loosened. During the following extraction of the
shields the rotor must be raised with correct pull. After the shields have been removed, insert strips of cardboard with a thickness of
0.5-1 mm in the air gap between rotor 1 and main poles 2.2, to prevent contact from damaging them.

Fig. 6.d – Removal of a


bearing

6.3.1 Disassembly of the end shields (motors 710-800)


Remove the Seeger rings from the drive end and commutator end shaft 3.19. Remove the commutator end and drive end grease
valve rings 4.10 and 4.14 with the aid of a threaded tension rod and relative tool. Remove screws 3.12 and 3.13 that fix the end
shields 3.1 and 3.4 to the shell 2.1. Disassembly of the end shields (3.1 drive end and 3.4 commutator end) is carried out using two of
the screws 3.12 or 3.13 applied in the envisioned threaded holes. They are tightened until release has taken place, then they are
loosened. During successive extraction of the end shields, the rotor must be raised with correct pull; after the end shields have been

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removed, insert pieces of card with thickness measuring 0.5- 1 mm into the air gap between the rotor 1 and main poles 2.2 to prevent
contact from damaging them.

6.4 Disassembly of the rotor


Once the shields have been removed, slide the rotor (rotor) out, clean and repair, if necessary. Follow the instructions for
disassembly in figure 6.c.

6.5 Bearing replacement (80-630 motors)


Disassembly and mounting of bearings must always be carried out with great care, paying particular attention not to ruin the bearing
seat on the shaft.
The worn bearings must be removed using the relevant extractor (fig. 6.d). The new bearings must be the same type as the worn
ones: particular attention to play, which normally is C3 (increased), apart from different indications on the machine plate.
To mount new bearings proceed as follows:
Clean the bearings, relative seats and the internal grease-guard chamber well. Heat the bearing to 80-100°C by induction, by placing
it in the oven or immerging it in an oil bath. Fix it onto the shaft and hold it against the shoulder for 60-90 seconds.
Eliminate the applied pressure and check that the internal ring does not rotate on the shaft.
The first lubrication of the new bearing must be carried out taking the following into consideration:
a) frame sizes 80÷180 – ball bearings with double screen. No lubricant;
b) frame sizes 132÷180 - with drive end roller bearing. No lubricant for the commutator end bearing with double screen. Fill the
internal grease-guard chamber up to 2/3, and the drive end roller bearing seat up to 1/3 + 2/3, with suitable grease;
c) frame size 200 – ball bearing with one screen. Fill the bearing seat by 1/3 + 2/3 with suitable grease;
d) frame size 200 - drive end roller bearing. Perform that stated in c) for the commutator end ball bearing. Perform that stated in b) for
the drive end roller bearing.
e) frame sizes 225÷630 – Fill the internal grease-guard chamber by 2/3, and by 1/3 + 2/3 the bearing seat, both drive end and
commuter end, with suitable grease.
Refer to tables 5.m – 5.n in point 5.14 regarding the types of grease to be used.

6.6 Bearing replacement (710-800 motors)


The bearings must be disassembled when cold using a relevant manual or hydraulic extractor. The applied roller bearings are NU-
type, made up of an internal ring fixed onto the shaft, and external ring with small borders and relative cage fixed into the end shield.
The ball bearing applied jointly from the drive end is radial with a row of ball bearings.

Disassembly procedure:
(FIG. 10.4 – 10.5 – 6e and 6f)

-Drive end fig. 6.e. use a manual or hydraulic extractor positioned behind the internal grease-guard 4.17, sliding the internal ring 3.22,
the spacer 4.16 and the ball bearing 3.3 out at the same time.

Fig. 6.e – Removal of a drive


end bearing

• -Commutator end fig. 6.f. Use a manual or hydraulic extractor positioned behind the internal ring 3.22 of the roller bearing
and slide the internal ring out

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Fig. 6.f – Removal of a


commutator end bearing

Successively extract the external bearing ring 3.23 from end shields 3.1 and 3.4.
• Drive end shield: remove screws 4.8, remove the external grease-guard 4.9 and the ball bearing-holder bush 4.15 using the
relevant threaded extraction holes and two screws 4.8.
• Commutator end shield: remove the external grease-guard 4.9 using the relevant threaded extraction holes and two screws
4.8 tightening until unfixed.
Continue by extracting the roller bearing external ring from both end shields 3.1 drive end and 3.4 commutator end 3.23.
Using a lead or iron mallet, strike a soft-material extractor (iron rod or equivalent in copper, aluminium or soft iron) distributing the
blows on the circumference of the external ring in opposite symmetrical points to ease removal without seizure; do not strike the cage
so as not to damage the rollers.

6.6.1 Mounting new bearings (710-800 motors)


Before mounting, clean the bearings and relative seats on the shaft and on end shield 3.1 or 3.4 using a suitable solvent (petrol or
other). Do not use abrasive tools.

Fig. 6.g – Keying DE


bearings

6.6.2 Mounting the bearing internal ring on the shaft (motors 710-800)
Refer to figs. 10.4, 10.5 and 6.g.
a) Drive end bearing. Manually insert the grease-guard when cold 4.17 onto the shaft. Fill the grease-guard chamber up to 1/3 with
suitable grease (tab. 5.m - 5.n paragraph 5.14). Heat the ball bearing 3.3 and the ring inside the roller bearing 3.22 to 90-100°C (by
induction, by placing it in an oven or hot oil bath). Fix the ball bearing 3.3 onto the shaft and hold it against the shoulder for 60-90
seconds. Eliminate the pressure applied and check that the internal ring does not turn on the shaft.
Fill the bearing seat up to 1/2 2/3 with suitable grease (tab. 5.m-5.n paragraph 5.14).
Manually insert the spacer 4.16 onto the shaft when cold until it hits the ball bearing 3.3. Fix the internal ring to rollers 3.22 on the shaft
and hold it against the spacer shoulder for 60-90 seconds. Eliminate the pressure applied and check that the internal ring does not
turn on the shaft b) Commutator end bearing. Manually insert the grease-guard 4.7 onto the shaft when cold.
Fill the grease-guard chamber up to 1/3 with suitable grease, (tab. 5.m – 5.n paragraph5.14). Heat the roller bearing internal ring 3.22
to 90-100°C (by induction, by placing it in an oven or in a bath of hot oil). Fix the internal ring to rollers 3.22 on the shaft and hold
against the shaft shoulder for 60-90 seconds. Eliminate the pressure applied and check that the internal ring does not turn on the
shaft c) Warnings of risks from heat. Wear clean protective gloves when handling heated bearings. If shrinking is not possible keying
must be carried out.
It is possible to proceed in two ways:
• by using a lead or iron mallet, strike a soft-material pipe (copper, aluminium or soft iron) to distributor the stress on the entire
circumference of the internal ring.
• Using a pipe with adequate diameter and length, a pressure ring and a tie-rod to screw into the hole on the end of the shaft as in fig. 6.g
(the latter system is preferable).

6.6.3 Mounting the bearing external ring in the end shield (sizes 710-800)
Refer to figs. 10.4 and 10.5.
Drive end and commutator end bearing: apply the ball bearing-holder bush 4.15 inside the end shield 3.1 and take it into stroke using
two screws 4.8.
Perform the operations for both end shields 3.1 and 3.4.
Position the external ring 3.23 in the end shield, then using a wooden or resin mallet. Fix it by distributing the blows around the
circumference of the external ring. Avoid striking the cage so as not to damage the rollers.

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It is advised to heat the end shields for this operation pos. 3.1 o 3.4 in an oven at 50-60°C and inse rt the bearing ring 3.using slight
pressure.
Lubricate by filling the bearing seat by 1/2-2/3 with suitable grease, see tables 5.m – 5.n in paragraph 5.14. Insert the end shields
onto the shaft

6.7 Disassembly of the poles


If the winding poles must be completely disassembled, firstly disconnect the connection terminals of internal connections and terminal
connections. Remove screws 2.6 to disassemble the complete main poles or screws 2.7 to disassemble complete auxiliary poles and
relative air gap correction sheets.

6.8 Re-mounting the machine


Proceed in the opposite way to disassembly, paying attention, whenever it is necessary to disassemble poles, to replace the isolation
and correction thicknesses in their original positions. If during disassembly the
brush-holder ray moves and the position of the “neutral area” has not been
marked, they must be restored as follows:
• power the independent field with alternating voltage and industrial
frequency (the effective value should possibly be of the same size as
the nominal direct voltage of the field, but different values are accepted)
• measure the voltage between two rows of brushes with opposite
polarities using a Voltmeter with central and max. and min. values of
±1.5 V (indicative value), while the brush-holder arc is turned slowly.
• The neutral area is reached when the indication on the Voltmeter tends
to zero itself (rough control).
• Finally repeat the operation with another Voltmeter with reduced scale,
approximately ±60 V (precision adjustment).
The neutral area must be restored if the rotor is replaced.
The operations described above give a good result if the surface of the brushes is adequately shaped. If the brushes are new, it is a
good idea to carry out the rough control with a Voltmeter with a wider scale and wait for the surface of the brushes to be shaped to
carry out precision adjustment with a Voltmeter with reduced scale.
Complete the operation by tightening the screws that block the brush-holder ray.

6.9 Moving the terminals box (motors 132÷ ÷315)


If for particular installation requirements it is necessary to position the terminal box on a different side to that originally envisioned,
and when it is not possible for this operation to be carried out by SICMEMOTORI or an authorised workshop, it is possible to proceed
as follows (nomenclature and particulars as in figure 10.2 and 10.5):
• Remove the cooling units if present (see point 6.1).
• Remove any accessories (tachogenerator, etc.) (point 6.2).
• Disconnect the connection cables between the stator and brush-holder ray unit (screws 3.17) taking care to mark the
terminals
• Remove the shields 3.1 and 3.4 as described in point 6.3, turn them by 90 or 180° according to the po sition you wish to
realise.
• Restore the electric connections with particular attention to the polarities. The polarities must be inverted with respect to
the initial polarities
Before blocking the shield screws they must be aligned by resting the motor on a surface. Successively block the screws and restore
any reference plugs.

ATTENTION: whenever the brush-holder ring has been moved from its original position and the neutral area has not been marked,
proceed as indicated in 6.8.
The operation is over. Proceed with start-up controls (points 4.3 and 4.4).

6.9.1 Moving the terminal box (motors 355÷ ÷450)


For this machine it is not possible to move the terminal box by rotating the end shields. Therefore the box must be disassembled and
mounted on the opposite side.
For this reason, the stator has two cable outlet holes on the two opposite sides. The terminal box 3.10 is fixed on one hole (normally
at D considering DE) using screws 3.18; a lid is fixed to the other.
To move the terminal box proceed as follows:
- open the terminal box (remove lid 3.20 by unscrewing screws 3.14)
- disconnect all cables that from inside the machine arrive at bars 3.11, by loosening nuts 3.15. If necessary, also remove external
power supply cables
- detach the box from the body of the stator, by loosening screws 3.18
- pass the internal connection cables between windings and terminal board, inside the machine and in the lower part, until they
correspond with the cable outlet to be used.
- fix the terminal box in the new position, by tightening screws 3.18
- attach the internal cables to the terminal board bars; pay attention to respect polarities. Attach the external power supply cables, if
they have been disconnected, and close the box by fixing the lid 3.20 using screws 3.14
- close the free cable outlet hole using the relevant cover.
The operation has ended. Carry out start-up controls (points 4.3 and 4.4).

N.B.- It may occur that some internal connection cables are too short. They must be extended using a cable of equal section and
equal insulation. For the particulars regarding the choice of the cable, the joint and insulation, contact SICMEMOTORI.

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6.9.2 Moving the terminals box (motors 500-800)


If for particular installation requirements the terminal box must be positioned on a different side from that established initially, this
operation must be carried out by SICMEMOTORI or an authorised workshop.

6.10 Disposition and staggering of the brush-holders on the commutator


This operation can be carried out for sizes 500-800.
Wear of the commutator caused by brushes with opposite polarities is not uniform. To reduce the formation of surface grooves the
brushes must be staggered axially on the surface of the commutator.
It is important that staggering is carried out in a way that the same amount of positive and negative brushes pass over every track.
This result is obtained by staggering couples of brush-holders.
a) Staggering: staggering must be slightly more than the distance between adjacent brushes to eliminate the formation of crests.
If the machine in question is 8 mm.
b) Brush-holder distancing: the brush-holders must be equally distributed in circumference with ±0.6 mm tolerance measured on the
surface of the commutator.
c) Brush-holder alignment: all brush-holders in the same support must be parallel and aligned with the commutator thin blades with
±6 mm tolerance. The disposition and staggering diagram depending on the number of brush-holders per support is shown in fig. 6.h
for machines with 6 poles and in fig. 6.i for machines with 8 poles.

3 BRUSHES EACH ARM


5 BRUSHES EACH ARM
7 BRUSHES EACH ARM

4 BRUSHES EACH ARM


6 BRUSHES EACH ARM
8 BRUSHES EACH ARM

A = STAGGERING
B = DISALIGNMENT
C = ALIGNMENT

Fig. 6.h – Brush staggering for machines with 6 poles

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3 BRUSHES EACH ARM


5 BRUSHES EACH ARM
7 BRUSHES EACH ARM

4 BRUSHES EACH ARM


6 BRUSHES EACH ARM
8 BRUSHES EACH ARM

A = STAGGERING
B = DISALIGNMENT
C = ALIGNMENT

Fig. 6.i – Brush staggering for machines with 8 poles

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7. TROUBLESHOOTING
If during movement or machine start-up abnormal phenomenon occur, the causes must be searched for immediately and eliminated.
The table below considers probable faults, their causes and solutions (tab. 7.1 – 7.2 – 7.3.1 – 7.3.2).
For phenomenon not envisioned in the tables contact SICMEMOTORI.

DANGER!
Before carrying out any work on the electric machine, disconnect it from the network!

7.1 Mechanical anomalies

Anomaly Possible cause Solution See point


Faulty bearings Replace the bearings 5.17
Vibrations with machine Balance the machine with
Half-coupling not balanced
not coupled half-coupling
Foundation bolts have loosened Tighten and block the bolts
Machine coupled or joint not balanced Check balancing
Alignment defect Check coupling 3.3-3.4
Vibrations with machine Faulty bearings Check the bearings 5.12-5.17
coupled Check activation, control,
Defect in the power supply or coupled
the controlled machine and
machine
alignment
Anomalous overheating of Too much grease Remove excess grease 5.14
the bearings immediately
Excessive axial load Check axial load
after start-up or greasing
Anomalous overheating of
Rubbing of the bearing grease-guard The bearing seal and re-
the bearing after a long
on the shaft work the grease-guard
functioning period
Not enough grease Grease 5.14
Faulty bearing Replace the bearing 5.17
Whistling bearings
Leave the machine to
Noisy cage
function under tight control *
Excessive wear of the Reduce radial load,
Excessive load on the bearing
bearings eliminate axial load
Bearing tracks marked,
Bearing passed through by parasitic Stop the machine and
with machine in service
current contact SICMEMOTORI
(burns)
* The cages tend to adapt with time

Table 7.1 – Mechanical anomalies

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7.2 Electrical anomalies

Anomaly Possible cause Solution See point


No power supply voltage Check the power supply
No excitement voltage Check the power supply
Main field interrupted Re-make the main field 8
Motor does not start-up Rotor coils in short circuit Repair or rewind the motor 8
when unloaded Short circuit in the
Repair the connections
connections
Bad contact of the brush with Check the brushes and replace the 5.6
the commutator most worn 5.7
Rotor coils in short circuit Repair or rewind the motor 8
Motor that turns jerkily Repair the short circuit, by
Commutator thin blades in
(not wanted) restoring isolation between the 5.3
short circuit
commutator thin blades
Check the absorbed current and
Excessive load
eliminate the overload
Machine with brushes out of Put the brushes back in the neutral
Motor that doesn’t start 6.8
neutral area area
coupled
Re-make the main field, control
Main field interrupted
internal connections 8
Low power supply voltage Control the power supply
Machine with brushes out of
Put the brushes back in the neutral
neutral area in the opposite 6.8
area
Motor that speeds up or direction
swings when loaded Re-make the main field, control
Main field interrupted 8
internal connections
Rotor coils in short circuit Repair or rewind the motor 8
Check voltage, armature current
Excessive load
and excitement current
Speed too slow Adjust activation (minimum speed)
Control filter blocking, remove any
obstacles to the air passage, clean
Insufficient ventilation the air adduction pipe, check the 5.18
direction of rotation of the electric
fans
Check the ventilation circuit and
Temperature of the cooling air
clean if necessary. Use cooling air
Excessive heating or water of the heat
or water at the temperature
exchanger is too high
indicated by SICMEMOTORI
Environmental temperature Suspend the service. Contact
too high SICMEMOTORI
Brush inspection hatch open
Tighten the hatch
or closed incorrectly
Check and eventually replace the
Shape factors of the armature armature power supply. Insert a
current to high levelling impedance (contact
SICMEMOTORI)

Table 7.2 – Electrical anomalies

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7.3 Commutation and brush anomalies


Good commutation depends on many factors, such as the humidity in the air, the presence of gas or dust in the air, temperature of the
cooling air too low, vibrations and low loads for a long period of time.
The choice of the direct type of brush for every type of service is indispensable to obtain good commutation and reduced consumption
of the brushes themselves. In spite the fact that SICMEMOTORI has great experience in this sense, unexpected factors may intervene
and worsen brush performance. In this case please contact SICMEMOTORI.
When commutation problems are detected and the SICMEMOTORI After-sales Service is contacted, the following information must be
supplied:
- Type of motor and serial number (to be found on the motor’s plate);
- Type and quantity of the brushes mounted, their aspect (rounded corners, surface with the commutator grooved, etc..)
- Description of the eye-check of the commutator surface (colour, if a film exists, presence of grooves, etc.)
- Armature current: average value absorbed by the motor and, if possible, an oscillogramme of armature current
- Type of environment (humidity, etc.)

7.3.1 Sparks
Light sparks are acceptable and in certain cases normal, until they reach the intensity such to leave traces of burning on the
commutator and the corners of the brushes.
It may also happen that some blades (generally at regular intervals) show a different colour, or that the film is not distributed evenly on
the blade. Normally this is not dangerous, but sometimes the situation can degenerate quickly and lead to serious problems with the
commutator.
Sparks caused by quick variations of current and speed are not generally dangerous.

In each case, even sparkling that at the start does not appear to be dangerous may, with the passing of time, and very quickly, become
extremely dangerous for the motor; therefore, it is recommended to inspect the surface of the commutator regularly, so that an increase
of sparks is detected immediately.
Main causes of sparks or commutation anomalies
1 Sparks may be caused by an increase in friction between the brushes and brush-holders, caused for example by dirt. In this case,
the pressure of the spring is no longer sufficient to ensure good contact between the brush and the commutator. The solution lies in
cleaning the brush-holder. The power supply must be interrupted before carrying out this cleaning operation.
2 When the motor starts to spark without apparent reason, it is very probable that there is a fault in the power supply (e.g. a burned
thyristor or control defect).
3 Another cause of sparks with production of burns on the contact surface of the commutator is incorrect contact between brush and
commutator. This could be due to:
- One or more blocked brushes or ruined spring. If this happens on just one brush, the problem may not be very important,
but if it happens on a lot of brushes, the other brushes are overloaded and the sparks become dangerous.
- Worn brushes. If one or more consumed brushes are not replaced immediately, the commutator contact surface may be
damaged by the brush unsheathed cables, with consequent motor sparks.
- Presence of oil on the commutator. In this case, the oil forms an isolating film on the surface of the commutator,
preventing good contact between commutator and brush. Small arches are formed that cause burning on the commutator
(burned oil)
- Presence of dust. Dust is deposited on the commutator and the rubbing of the brushes causes grooves in the
commutator, and therefore sparks.
4 Vibrations. The vibrations, caused, for example, by an unbalanced joint, by incorrect alignment or induced by the operative
machine, may cause an increase in sparks. Generally these types of sparks are present with problems on brush corners.
5 Humidity. If the air is too dry (below 6g/m3) the film does not form on the commutator. If the air is too humid (above 15g/m3) the film
becomes too thick. In both cases sparks are created.
6 Under loading. If a direct current machine functions for long periods of time with low current, it is recommended to decrease the
number of brushes, to obtain a current density in the brushes that guarantees good heating of the brush itself and, therefore, the
creation of the film on the commutator.
A commutator with homogenous film, with a colour that is not too intense, will guarantee optimum commutation and therefore long life
of the commutator itself and as a consequence also of the motor. Therefore a commutator with a good film must never be lathed or
cleaned with pumice stone.

DANGER!
The operations described below must only be carried out by trained and expert staff.
Necessary protective measures must be taken and the motor must be disconnected from the
network.

Some minor problems may be resolved with the use of a pumice stone, which, even if removing the film does not alter the profile of the
commutator.
If damage to the commutator is deep, the commutator must be rectified. This is an operation that requires highly qualified staff.
In extreme cases it may be necessary to disassemble and lathe the commutator.

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Anomaly Possible cause and solutions *


Sparks on entry of the brushes 1 4 8 9 10 33
Sparks on exit of the brushes 1 3 19 21 32 33
Slight sparks 1 3 4 6 8 9 12
Strong sparks with sprays 6 8 9 10 13 26 27 29 30 31 32 33
Flash at the commutator 1 8 10 22 30
Sparks on some brushes or groups of brushes 2 6 7 9 14 16 17 21 23 24 26 27 28 31 32
Burning of the rear brush corner 1 4 8 12 16 23 24 25 27 32
Vibration and breakage of brush corners 5 9 20 21 25 27 28 31 32
Excessive brush consumption 6 7 8 9 11 12 19 20 23 25 26 27 28 32 33
Non-uniform consumption of the brushes 2 6 7 11 13 17 21 23 24 25 26 27 29 32
Interruption and burning of the unsheathed cables 2 6 8 9 10 13 14 15 17 20 26 30
Grooves on the brush contact surfaces 6 8 14
Irregular consumption of the commutator 6 11 14 15 17 20 33
Grooves on the surface of the commutator 6 11 12 13 14 15 17 21 23 25 28
Symmetric stains on the commutator 1 10 18 30
Asymmetric stains on the commutator 17 29 31 32
Grooves on the commutator 6 7 11 12 13 14 16 21 23 25 33
* See Tab. 7.3.2
Table 7.3.1 - Commutation anomalies

Possible cause Solutions See point


1 Brush-holder out of neutral area Bring the brushes back into the neutral area 6.8
Dissymmetry between the brush-holder
2 Correct the distance between the supports
supports
3 Flow of the auxiliary poles strong Increase the auxiliary pole air gap
4 Flow of the auxiliary poles weak Decrease the auxiliary pole air gap
5 Excessive functioning without load Use adapt brushes, reduce the brushes
6 Dirt and oil on the commutator Clean the commutator and check the cause 4.3
7 Abrasive dust on the brush surface Remove the brushes and clean them
8 Excessive overloads Reduce the load
9 Vibrations Check alignment and balance if necessary 3.3-3.4
10 Fault of rotor winding Repair and rewind if necessary 8
11 Current density at the brushes too low Decrease the number of brushes
12 Humidity too high Introduce fresh air, choose suitable brushes
13 Dust or sand suspended in the air Mount filters and eliminate the cause
14 Gas or acids in the air Introduce fresh air, choose suitable brushes
Reduce brush pressure, use non-abrasive
15 Brush friction too high
brushes
16 Brushes not adapted to the commutator Adapt the brushes perfectly 5.7
17 Different quality of brushes Use brushes of the same quality
Stains on the commutator with the machine
18 Raise the brushes
at a standstill
19 Pressure at the brushes too low Replace the supports complete with spring
20 Pressure at the brushes too high Replace the supports complete with spring
Pressure at the brushes different among
21 Replace inefficient springs
themselves
22 Brushes blocked in the brush-holders Clean the brush-holders, control play
23 Brush-holders with excessive play Replace the brush-holders
24 Brush-holders not parallel to the thin blades Adjust the brush-holders
Distance from the brush-holder box to the
25 Adjust the distance to 2-2.5 mm
commutator too far
Increase current density, by reducing the
Non-uniform distribution of the current in
26 quantity of the brushes; use more abrasive
the brushes
brushes
27 Mica projecting from the commutator Mica undercut and round-off corners 5.3
Eliminate burrs, round-off corners, replace the
28 Burrs at the blades
brushes with others that are more adapt
29 Ovalised commutator Lathe the commutator 5.3
30 Interrupted welding Weld the forks to the commutator
31 Grooves on the commutator Lathe the commutator 5.3
Pass over the commutator with stone; lathe
32 Projecting commutator blades 5.3
the commutator if necessary
Lack of levelling reactance where
33 Place the levelling reactance
envisioned
Table 7.3.2 – Commutation anomalies – troubleshooting

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8. INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL REPAIRS


When repair consists in rewinding main field bobbins, auxiliary field bobbins or rotors, consult an expert and adequately equipped
workshop for repairs.
On request SICMEMOTORI will send an updated list of workshops that they consider suitable.
Particular attention must be given to the materials to be used regarding this. Specific indications for each machine, as well as diagrams
and instructions for rewinding, will be put at disposal by SICMEMOTORI on request, with the fastest means.
Some general indications, which must always be taken into consideration, are shown below:

Component Recommended material Class


Wires Enamelled copper, double enamel H; H+
Ground strap Enamelled copper, quadruple enamel H; H+
Insulation towards earth Nomex H
Isolating flange Polyester H
Rotor head shields Polyglass band H
Windings impregnation 0ven-dry paint H
Windings surface protections Non-tarnishing epoxy enamel (can be dried in the open air -
or in oven)
Table 8 – Materials recommended for electrical repairs

9. RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS


An appropriate stock of spare parts ensures plant continuity and allows to resolve standstill due to faults in a brief period of time. To order
spare parts it is always necessary to indicate the type of machine, the serial number and plate information.
The amount of spare parts to have at disposal depends on the amount of the same types of machine used and the importance
attributed to standstill time. Table 9 indicates the recommended minimum quantities of spare parts to stock:

Spare parts Same machines in service


1 2-3 4-6 =>7
Filter 1 2 3 4
Complete electric fan - - 1 2
Set of brushes 2 4 6 8
Set of brush-holders - - 1 1
Set of bearings 1 1 1 2
Complete main pole - 2 2 2
Complete auxiliary pole - 2 2 2
Compensating bobbin - 2 2 2
Complete rotor - 1 1 1
Complete machine - - 1 1
Table 9 – Recommended spare parts

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10. DEMONSTRATION GEBNERAL DRAWINGS AND NOMENCLATURE

01 Complete rotor 50 Terminal box frame


02 Rotor coil 51 Terminal box lower seal
03 Commutator 52 Terminal board header
04 Shaft 53 Terminal box lid seal
05 Shaft end key 54 Terminal box lid

10 Complete stator 60 Electric fan


11 Main pole bobbin 61 Asynchronous motor
12 Auxiliary pole bobbin 62 Filtering panel
13 Auxiliary pole bobbin terminal 63 Filter-holder frame
14 Main pole bobbin terminal
15 Identification plate 70 Screw Fasteners for fixing the shield to the stators
71 Brush terminal cover screw fasteners
20 Drive end shield 72 Brush-holder box screw fasteners
21 Commutator end shield 73 Lifting eye-bolts
22 Drive end bearing 74 Filtering unit nut fasteners
23 Commutator end bearing 75 Electric fan screw fasteners
24 Rispan 76 Lateral hatch screw fasteners
77 Screw Fasteners for fixing the frame box to the shield
30 Brush-holder ray 78 Screw fasteners for fixing terminal box to box frame
31 Brush-holder box 79 Nuts for power supply terminals
32 Brush 80 Terminal board header screw fasteners
33 Brush terminal cover 81 Terminal box lid screw fasteners
82 Brush-holder ray fixing screws
40 Finned hatch
42 Commutator end lateral seal
43 Commutator end lateral hatch
44 Commutator end upper shield seal
45 Drive end upper shield seal

Fig. 10.1 – Demonstration general drawing for sizes P-NP 80-112


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Fig. 10.2 - Demonstration general drawing for sizes P 132-450 (For nomenclature see fig. 10.5)

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Fig. 10.3 - Demonstration general drawing for sizes NP 500-630 (For nomenclature see fig. 10.5)

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Fig. 10.4 - Demonstration general drawing for sizes NP 710-800 (For nomenclature see fig. 10.5)

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1 Complete rotor 5 Accessories (only if requested)


1.1 Commutator 5.1 Lantern for taco
1.2 Rotor coil 5.2 Joint for tachogenerator
1.3 Shaft key (if envisioned) 5.3 Tachogenerator or other speed control device
1.5 Rotor pack 5.4 Anemometric relay
1.6 Shaft
LIST OF TIGHTENING COMPONENTS FOR DISASSEMBLY
2 Stator complete with poles AND RE-MOUNTING
2.1 Shell complete with stator
2.2 Main pole complete with bobbin 2.6 Main poles screw fasteners
2.3 Main pole bobbin 2.7 Auxiliary poles screw fasteners
2.4 Auxiliary pole complete with bobbin 3.12 Drive end shield screw fasteners
2.5 Auxiliary pole bobbin 3.13 Commutator end shield screw fasteners
3.14 Terminal box lid screws
3.1 Drive end shield 3.15 Power supply cable screw fasteners
3.2 Drive end roller bearing 3.16 Brush terminal cover screw fasteners
3.3 Drive end ball bearing 3.17 Brush-holder ray terminals screw fasteners
3.4 Commutator end insulated shield 3.18 Terminal box screw fasteners
3.5 Commutator end roll/ball bearing 3.25 Brush-holder ray screw fasteners
3.7 Complete ray of brush-holder supports
3.8 Brush-holder 4.6 Hatch screw fasteners
3.9 Bush 4.8 Grease-guard screw fasteners
3.10 Terminal box 4.18 Drive end internal grease-guard screw fasteners
3.11 Terminal bar 4.21 Commutator end shield positioning plug
3.19 Drive end and commutator end Seeger ring 4.22 Neutral area alignment device
3.20 Terminal box lid
3.21 Lid for cable outlet hole
3.22 Ring inside roller bearing
3.23 Ring outside roller bearing
3.24 Ray blocking plate
3.26 Drive end sealing ring
3.30 Lifting eye-bolts

4.1 Electric fan


4.2 Shaft end protection
4.3 Commutator end and drive end upper hatch
4.4 Commutator end hatch (with window for 355÷800)
4.5 Drive end hatch
4.7 Commutator end internal grease-guard
4.9 External grease-guard
4.10 Commutator end grease valve ring
4.11 Greasing nipple
4.12 Grease outlet tap
4.13 Cooling unit
4.14 Drive end Screw Fasteners for fixing the
4.15 Drive end ball bearing-holder bush
4.16 Drive end bearing spacer
4.17 Drive end internal grease-guard

Fig. 10.5 - Nomenclature relative to Figs. 10.2-10.3-10.4 (P132÷NP800)

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APPENDIX
B AIR-AIR HEAT EXCHANGER
b.1 Description of the exchanger
b.2 Casing
b.3 Air filter
b.3.1 Filter extraction
b.3.2 Regeneration of the filter cloth
b.4 Cooling battery
b.4.1 Cleaning the pipe bundle
b.5 Internal circuit electric fan
b.5.1 Cleaning internal air circuit rotor
b.6 External circuit electric fan
b.6.1 Cleaning external air circuit rotor
b.7 Exchanger terminal box
b.8 Control equipment
b.9 Recommended maintenance cycle
b.10 Control equipment calibration

C AIR-WATER HEAT EXCHANGER


c.1 Description of the exchanger
c.2 Casing
c.3 Air filter
c.3.1 Filter extraction
c.3.2 Regeneration of the filter cloth
c.4 Cooling battery
c.4.1 Cleaning inside pipes
c.4.2 External cleaning of the pipe bundle
c.5 Electric fan
c.5.1 Cleaning fan rotor
c.6 Exchanger terminal box
c.7 Control equipment
c.8 Recommended maintenance cycle
c.9 Control equipment calibration

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B AIR-AIR HEAT EXCHANGER


Normally the air-air heat exchanger is mounted on the upper side of the motor, which is in closed execution.

b.1 Description of the air-air heat exchanger


The exchanger is made up of the following main components (see figs. 1 and 2).

Casing (2.0)
Air filter (3.0)
Battery with pipe bundle (4.0)
Internal circuit Electric fan (5.0)
External circuit electric fan (6.0)
Terminal box (7.0)
Control equipment

Figures 1 and 2 highlight internal and external air flow

Fig. 1 – Air-air heat


exchanger for 132-315
machines

Fig. 2 – Air-air heat


exchanger for 355-800
machines

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Externat circuit – environmental air

Internal circuit – hot air coming from the machine

Internal circuit – cold air coming from the exchanger

Direct current machine


2.0 Casing
2.1 Screw fasteners for fixing the plate to the machine
2.2 Screw fasteners for fixing the exchanger to the plate
2.3 Plate
2.4 Seal
3.0 Filtering unit
3.1 Filter lid nut fasteners
3.2 Filtering panel
4.0 Pipe bundle
5.0 Internal circuit electric fan unit
5.1 Electric fan unit nut fasteners
5.2 Internal circuit asynchronous motor
5.3 High-pressure rotors
5.4 Asynchronous motor nut fasteners
5.5 Internal circuit pressure switch
5.6 Internal circuit air thermostat
6.0 External circuit electric fan unit
6.1 Asynchronous motor nut fasteners
6.2 External circuit asynchronous motor
6.3 Axial fan
6.4 External circuit pressure switch
7.0 Heat exchanger terminal box
8.0 Adjustable hook closure
Fig. 3 – Nomenclature relative to figures 1 and 2

b.2 Casing
The casing 2.0 guards and encloses filter 3.0, the cooling battery with pipe bundle 4.0 and the electric fan 5.0 for the circulation of
cooling air inside the machine 1.0. It is mounted onto the machine using attachment flanges with two air inlet and outlet openings
(mouths), for circulation in a closed circuit. It is connected to the motor using screws 2.1 with the interposition of a frame 2.3 for quick
removal, connected to the exchanger with screws 2.2. The chloroprene rubber seals 2.4 supply a sufficient hold.

b.3 Air Filter


The internal air filter 3.0 is mounted on the entry of the pipe bundle in the internal ventilation circuit. It can be extracted, regenerated
and is self-extinguishing.

b.3.1 Filter extraction


Loosen nuts 3.1 and remove the cover of the filtering unit; extract the filter using the relevant extraction holes.

b.3.2 Regeneration of the filter cloth


The filter cloth 3.2 can be regenerated and does not require replacement if not only after a certain number of washes. The filter is
cleaned by using compressed air, beating or suction devices, or by rinsing in warm water up to 40°C wi th soap if required. In extreme
cases petrol can be used. Do not wring after washing. If the filter is washed it must be allowed to dry before re-mounting. When the
operation has been carried out re-introduce the filter into the casing and tighten the nuts 3.1 on the cover. The filter must be controlled
periodically, to prevent excessive load losses in the ventilation circuit if the pressure switch 5.5 (see point b.8) is calibrated incorrectly
or broken.

b.4 Cooling battery


The battery 4.0 is made up of a bundle realised with expanding aluminium pipes on longitudinal perforated plates. It is treated with
resins to ensure hold.

b.4.1 Cleaning the pipe bundle


Release the hook closure levers 8.0 that block the cooling circuit unit outside casing 2.0 and raise this unit to expose the pipe entry.
Clean the pipe bundle by blowing clean, dry compressed air (2-3 bar).

b.5 Internal circuit electric fan


The internal circulation of air in a closed circuit for cooling the direct current machine takes place using an electric fan, made up of a
three-phase asynchronous motor 5.2 and high-pressure rotor 5.3. After filtering the hot air returns into the cycle, cooling down during

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passage through the pipe bundle. The correct direction of rotation of the fan is indicated by an arrow. It is important that the rotor is
kept clean, because the presence of dirt or deposits may cause unbalance, with consequent vibrations.

b.5.1 Cleaning of internal air circuit rotor


Loosen nuts 5.1 that block the electric fan unit to the casing 2.0 and slide the motor-rotor unit out of the casing. Clean the blades with a
jet of compressed air and if necessary, by brushing or washing. Re-mount the electric fan and tighten nuts 5.1.

b.6. External circuit electric fan


Environmental air is made to circulate inside the cooling battery pipes. Circulation of the air takes place by means of the electric fan 6.0
that sucks air from below upwards using the axial fan 6.3 activated by the three-phase asynchronous motor 6.2. The correct direction of
rotation of the fan is indicated by an arrow.

b.6.1 Cleaning of external air circuit rotor


To check the cleanliness of the rotor release the hook closure levers 8.0 that block the unit 2.0 to the casing, and lift it for access to the
fan. Clean with a jet of compressed air and if necessary, by brushing or washing. Re-mount by re-attaching the hook closure levers 8.0.

b.7 Air-air heat exchanger terminal box


The exchanger has a terminal box 7.0 for connection of all control devices and to power asynchronous motors.

b.8 Control equipment (see diagram in fig. 5)


The heat exchanger has two pressure switches 5.5 and 6.4 to signal the development of any faults (excessive drop in pressure) in the
internal or external air circuits. A thermostat 5.6 is also envisioned in the internal circuit, to signal any excessive temperature of the air
entering the machine. The pressure switch 5.5 and thermostat 5.6 are mounted inside the terminal box 7.0.

DANGER!
Before carrying out any maintenance operations, ensure that the electric machine and the heat
exchanger fans have been disconnected from the network.

b. 9 Recommended maintenance cycle

Component Operation Frequency (hours)


Filter Check if blocked and clean if necessary 750
Cooling battery Cleaning of pipe bundle 4000
Internal and external circuit
Cleaning of rotor 8000
electric fans
Check equipment efficiency and tightness of
Control equipment 2500
electric connections
Seals Replace all seals 15000
Screws Check for any loosening 2500

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P2 P1 T
PRESSURE SWITCH PRESSURE SWITCH THERMOSTAT
POS. 5.5 POS. 6.4 POS. 5.6

M2 M1
ASYNCHRONOUS MOTOR ASYNCHRONOUS MOTOR
POS. 6.2 POS. 5.2

Fig. 5 – Air-air heat exchanger wiring diagram

Power supply from three-phase line (400 V – 50 Hz if not indicated differently)


Power supply from single-phase line (230 V - 50 Hz if not indicated differently)

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b.10 Calibration of control equipment

-Internal air pressure switch:


The pressure switch is calibrated in our test room. In case of replacement or anomalous functioning of the pressure switch, refer to the
following instructions for calibration.

1) Position the control knob in proximity of the minimum calibration value.


2) Activate ventilation.
3) Turn the control knob slowly in a clockwise direction until commutation of the contact.
4) Turn the control knob again in an anti-clockwise direction by a few millimetres (≅ 0.2 - 0.3 mbar).
5) Disconnect ventilation and check, much earlier that the fan is at a complete standstill, and the contact returns to the rest
position.

-Internal air thermostat:


The internal air thermostat is calibrated in our test rooms. In case of replacement or anomalous functioning of the thermostat, follow the
instructions below for new calibration

1) Turn the relevant control knob in proximity of the environmental temperature.


2) Check commutation of the contact.
3) Turn the control knob again, setting it in proximity of the temperature of 45/55°C. If the machine is installed in a place with
different environmental temperature from –20°C ÷ +4 0°C consult SICMEMOTORI.
4) Check return of the contact to the rest position.

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C AIR-WATER HEAT EXCHANGER


Normally the air-water heat exchanger on the upper side of the motor, which is in closed execution.

c. 1 Description of the exchanger


The air-water heat exchanger is made up of (see figs. 6 and 7):

Casing (2.0)
Air filter (3.0)
Air-water cooling battery (4.0)
Electric fan (5.0)
Exchanger terminal box (6.0)
Control equipment.

Fig. 6 – Air-water heat exchanger for


machines 132-315

Fig. 7 – Air-water heat


exchanger for machines 355-
800

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Hot air coming from the machine

Cold air coming from the exchanger

1.0 Direct current machine


2.0 Casing
2.1 Screw fasteners for fixing the plate to the machine
2.2 Screw fasteners for fixing the heat exchanger to the plate
2.3 Plate
2.4 Seal
3.0 Filtering unit
3.1 Filtering unit lid nuts
3.2 Filter cloth
4.0 Air-water cooling battery
4.1 Cooling battery screw fasteners.
4.2 Tap on delivery pipe
4.3 Tap on discharge pipe
4.4 Flange on delivery pipe
4.5 Flange on discharge pipe
5.0 Electric fan
5.1 Electric fan screw fasteners
5.2 Asynchronous motor
5.3 Rotor
5.4 Asynchronous motor screw fasteners
5.5 Pressure switch
5.6 Thermostat
5.7 Water leakage indicator
5.8 Flow metre
6.0 Heat exchanger terminal box

Fig. 8 - Nomenclature relative to figures 6 and 7

c.2 Casing
The casing 2.0 guards and encloses filter 3.0, the cooling battery 4.0 and the electric fan 5.0 It is mounted onto the machine using
attachment flanges with two air inlet and outlet openings (mouths), for circulation in a closed circuit. It is connected to the motor using
screws 2.1 with the interposition of a frame 2.3 for quick removal, connected to the exchanger with screws 2.2. The chloroprene rubber
seals 2.4 keep a sufficient hold.

c.3 Air Filter


Filter 3.0 is mounted at the entry of the cooling battery. It can be extracted, regenerated and is self-extinguishing.

c.3.1 Removal of the filter


Loosen nuts 3.1 and remove the cover of the filtering unit; extract the filter using the relevant extraction holes.

c.3.2 Regeneration of the filter cloth


The filter cloth 3.2 can be regenerated and does not require replacement if not only after a certain number of washes. The filter is
cleaned by using compressed air, beating or suction devices, or by rinsing in warm water up to 40°C wi th soap if required. In extreme
cases petrol can be used. Do not wring after washing. If the filter is washed it must be allowed to dry before re-mounting. Re-mount
and tighten the nuts 3.1. The filter must be controlled periodically, to prevent excessive load losses in the ventilation circuit

c.4 Cooling battery


The 4.0 battery is made up of a copper pipe bundle within a pack of thin aluminium sheet. Water passes through these pipes. The air
brushes against the thin aluminium sheet, which subtract heat and transmit it for conduction to the pipes. Attention to water features:
except for different agreements, the heat exchangers are envisioned for industrial or rural water, without suspended substances and
dimensioned for water entering at a maximum temperature of 26°C, with max. pressure of 7 bar. The pipe bundle ends with a
normalised flange 4.4 and 4.5 for attachment to the delivery pipes and discharge of water. Drainage tap 4.2 is mounted on the delivery
pipes. Tap 4.3 is mounted on the water return for relief.

c.4.1 Cleaning inside pipes


Close the slide valve (not supplied), positioned upstream from the delivery flange to interrupt the supply of water. Remove lid 4.2 on the
delivery pipe to remove all water completely from the battery. Remove lid 4.3 and then introduce a jet of compressed air into the copper
pipes to eliminate dirt and deposits. If necessary wash with de-scaling agents. Use suitable detergents periodically to reduce the
formation of deposits inside the pipes.

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c.4.2 Cleaning the outside of the pipe bundle


Loosen screws 4.1 that block the battery to the casing. Slide the battery out of the casing and clean the pipe bundle with a jet of
pressurised air or by washing to eliminate and dust deposits. Re-mount the battery and tighten screws 4.1.

c.5 Electric fan


The electric fan 5.0 makes air circulate in the closed machine-exchanger circuit; it is made up of a three-phase asynchronous motor 5.2
and rotor 5.3. The correct direction of rotation is indicated by an arrow.

c. 5.1 Cleaning of the fan rotor


To check if the rotor is clean loosen screws 5.1 that block the electric fan unit to the casing and slide the motor/rotor unit out of the
casing. Deposits on the rotor may cause unbalancing, with consequent vibrations. Clean with a jet of pressurised air, by brushing or
washing. Re-mount the electric fan and tighten screws 5.1.

c.6 Air-water heat exchanger terminal box


The exchanger is supplied with a terminal box 6.0 for connection of all control equipment e and for the power supply of the
asynchronous motor.

DANGER!
Before carrying out any maintenance operation, ensure that any electric machine and its fan
are disconnected from the network.
Also ensure that the cooling water slide valves are closed.

c. 8 Recommended maintenance cycle

Component Operation Frequency (hours)


Filter Check if blocked and clean if necessary 750
External cleaning of the pipe bundle 4000
Cooling battery
Total cleaning 8000
Electric fan Clean rotor 8000
Check equipment efficiency and check tightening
Control equipment 2500
of the electric connections
Seals Replacement of all seals 15000
Screws Check for any loosening 2500

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c.7 Control equipment (see diagram in fig. 9)

X H P T
WATER LEAKAGE FLOW SWITCH PRESSURE SWITCH THERMOSTAT
DETECTOR POS. 5.8 POS. 5.5 POS. 5.6
POS. 5.7

M
ASYNCHRONOUS MOTOR
POS. 5.2

Fig. 9 – Air-water heat exchanger wiring diagram

a) Power supply from three-phase line (400 V – 50 Hz if not indicated differently)


b) Power supply from single-phase line (230 V – 50 Hz if not indicated differently)

In the standard version the indicator is complete with:


• a pressure switch 5.5 on the air circuit to signal any abnormal drops in pressure.
• a thermostat 5.6 to signal any excessive temperature of the air entering the machine.
• A flow metre 5.8 to signal an excessive reduction of water flow.
• A water loss indicator5.7 (only for heat exchangers on 225 and upper range machines).
The pressure switch 5.5 and thermostat 5.6 are mounted inside the terminal box 6.0.

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c.9 Calibration of control equipment

-Pressure switch:
The pressure switch is calibrated in our test room. In case of replacement of anomalous functioning of the pressure switch, refer to the
following instructions for calibration.

6) Position the control knob in proximity of the minimum calibration value.


7) Activate ventilation.
8) Turn the control knob slowly in a clockwise direction until commutation of the contact.
9) Turn the control knob again in an anti-clockwise direction by a few millimetres (≅ 0.2 - 0.3 mbar).
10)Disconnect ventilation and check, much earlier that the fan is at a complete standstill, and the contact returns to the rest
position.

-Thermostat:
The thermostat is calibrated in our test rooms. In case of replacement of anomalous functioning of the thermostat, refer to the following
instructions for calibration.

5) Turn the relevant control knob in proximity of the environmental temperature.


6) Check commutation of the contact.
7) Turn the control knob again, setting it in proximity of the temperature of 45/55°C. If the machine is installed in a place with
different environmental temperature from –20°C ÷ +4 0°C consult SICMEMOTORI.
8) Check return of the contact to the rest position.

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