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GRUNDFOS PRODUCT GUIDE

MS6
Submersible motors
50/60 Hz
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Contents

Mission Operating conditions

Operating conditions 34
Pumped liquids 34
Introduction Ambient pressure 34
General 5 Positional requirements 34
Product variants 5 Cooling 34
Calculation of flow velocity past the motor 34
Flow sleeves 35
Features and benefits Variable frequency drive operation 36
Features and benefits 6 Soft starter 37
Direction of rotation 38
Supply voltage 38
Applications Voltage and current unbalance 38
Applications 7 Start/stop frequency per hour 38
Service factor 38

Identification
Identification 8
Installation
Type key 8 Installation 39
Nameplate 9 Preparation 39
Product number key 9 Checking of liquid in motor 39
Example 10 Refilling of motor liquid 39
Fitting the submersible drop cable 39
Installation depth below water level 39
Product range Fitting the motor to the pump 39
Product range 12 Lowering the motor 40
Product range, North America 13 Electrical connection 40
Motor protection 41
Required motor starter settings 41
Construction Lightning protection 41
Electrical connection 42
Construction 24
Fitting a Pt100/Pt1000 sensor 43
Sectional drawing, MS6 up to 9.2 kW/12 hp 24
Sectional drawing, MS6 11 kW/15 hp and above 25
Exploded view, MS6 up to 9.2 kW/12 hp 26 Maintenance
Exploded view, MS6 11 kW/15 hp and above 27
Material specification 28 Maintenance and service 45
Construction 29 Service 45
Sand slinger 31
Strainer 31
Filter 31
Valve 31
Fault finding
Radial bearings 31 Fault finding 46
Motor liquid 32 Checking of motor and cable 47
Winding resistance 47

Approvals
Approvals 33
Approvals in general terms 33
MS6 approvals 33

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Contents

Accessories
Accessories 48
Flow sleeve 48
Pt100 48
Booster support 48
MP 204 49
Cable termination kit, type KM 49
Zinc anodes 49
Motor cable program 50
Lightning protection 50
Cable clips 50

Dimensions and weights

Electrical data
Electrical data 53

Curves
Curves 56
Description 56

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Mission MS6

- It is our mission - the basis of our existence - to successfully develop, produce and sell high-quality pumps and
pumping systems world-wide, contributing to a better quality of life and a healthy environment

Bjerringbro, Denmark

Fresno, California Olathe, Kansas

Monterrey, Mexico Allentown, Pennsylvania Oakville, Ontario

• One of the 3 largest pump companies in the world

• The second largest manufacturer of submersible motors in the world
• World headquarters in Denmark
• North American headquarters in Kansas City - Manufacturing in Fresno, California
• 80 companies in 45 countries
• More than 16 million motors and pumps produced annually worldwide
• North American companies operating in USA, Canada and Mexico
• Continuous reinvestment in growth and development enables the company to
BE responsible, THINK ahead, and INNOVATE

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Introduction MS6

General Product variants

The MS6 is a submersible motor designed to power
submersible pumps.
The MS6 can be fitted to all Grundfos SP pumps without
the use of adapters.
The MS6 is designed to fit pump ends manufactured
according to NEMA standards.
The standard product range includes 50 Hz and 60 Hz
versions up to 30 kW.
The MS6 product range is divided into two:
• a standard product range
• an FPV product range (FPV products are customized
product variants).
The standard product range is listed in Product range on
page 12.
All standard product numbers can be identified via the
product number key, see Product number key on page 9.
The product range is built up in a modular structure.

GrA3996

Fig. 1 MS6 motors

The MS6 is available in a variety of models. Each model
is designed to meet specific application requirements.
General characteristics:
• 6” diameter.
• High efficiency.
• Stator completely encapsulated in stainless steel.
• The MS6 is cooled by the pumped liquid.
• Hermetically sealed, canned motor with a dry stator.
• Enclosure class IP 68 provided by the double shaft
seal.
• Bearings lubricated by the motor liquid.
• Pressure-equalizing system.
• The MS6 is factory-filled with Grundfos motor liquid
SML-3.
Type MS6RESDT30 is filled with demineralized
water.
• Built-in temperature transmitter (Tempcon).
• The motor temperature can be monitored via a Pt100
or Pt1000 sensor.
• The MS6 is CE-marked.

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Features and benefits MS6

Features and benefits

The MS6 product range includes motor types with
features such as:
• Silicon-carbide-based (SiC/SiC) sealing system for
applications with sand or other abrasives.
• Super stainless-steel version EN 1.4539 (AISI 904 L)
with silicon-carbide-based (SiC/SiC) sealing system
and FKM rubber parts for applications in aggressive
and slightly contaminated environment, possibly
containing oils.
• Possibility of monitoring the motor temperature via a
Pt100 or Pt1000 sensor in case of a defective
Tempcon temperature transmitter, see Fitting a
Pt100/Pt1000 sensor on page 43.
• Grundfos MP 204 motor protector available, see
MP 204 on page 49.

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Applications MS6

Applications
Grundfos submersible motors are designed for a wide
range of applications such as:
• deep-well water supply
• irrigation
• groundwater regulation
• pressure boosting
• industrial water transfer and similar applications.
The MS6 is available in a wide range of variants to suit
different kinds of applications.
Recommended applications:
• MS6T30 for operation in common groundwater.
• MS6WT30 with tungsten-carbide/SiC bearings for
applications where horizontal operation is common
and turbine operation may occur.
• MS6RESWT30 for operation in aggressive liquids
with abrasive particles in applications where
horizontal operation is common and turbine operation
may occur.
• MS6EST30 for operation in neutral liquids with
content of oil and dissolved gasses.
• MS6REST30 for operation in aggressive liquids with
temperatures t < 86 °F (30 °C).
• MS6T60 for operation in common groundwater with
temperatures t < 140 °F (60 °C).
• MS6REST60 for operation in aggressive liquids with
temperatures t < 140 °F (60 °C).
• MS6RESWT60 for operation in aggressive liquids
with temperatures t 140 °F (60 °C) and with abrasive
particles in applications where horizontal operation is
common and turbine operation may occur.
• MS6RESDT30 for applications where a high degree
of process control is required, e.g. in chip
manufacturing. The motor is factory-filled with
demineralized water.

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Identification MS6

Identification
Type key
-

Example MS 6 R E S W D T60

Type range
(Motor Submersible)

Motor diameter in inches

Material
• Blank = stainless steel EN 1.4301 (AISI 304)
• R = stainless steel EN 1.4539 (AISI 904L)

Rubber parts
• Blank = NBR
• E = FKM

Shaft seal
• Blank = ceramics/carbon
• S = SiC/SiC

Radial bearings
• Blank = carbon/stainless steel
• W = SiC/tungsten carbide

Motor liquid
• Blank = SML-3
• D = demineralized water

Maximum liquid temperature

• T30 = 86 °F (30 °C)
• T60 = 140 °F (60 °C)

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Identification MS6

Nameplate
The nameplate marking follows the IEC 34-1 standard.

3 2 1 13 14 15 16

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5 MS6REST30 No. 78395647 Model: A SN: 10000001 PC P10715 17
Phase Voltage Frequency P2 P2 SF Max. SF. C. Cos n
6 -1
[-] [V] [Hz] [kW] [hp] [-] [A] [-] [min ]
7
3 500 50 18.5 1.00 31.0 0.88 2840
3 525 50 18.5 1.00 29.5 0.86 2860 18
3 575 60 18.5 25 1.15 31.0 0.88 3430
19
8
Liquid t max. 30°C at 0.15 m/s /86°F at 0.5 ft/s Connection D Weight: 64 kg/141lb 20
9
Duty S1 Transmitter temp. pmax. 30 bar kVA code D IP 68 Ins.cl. F 21
10 MADE IN HUNGARY 22
23

TM03 6127 4306

11 C US
24

12

Fig. 2 MS6 nameplate

Pos. Description Pos. Description
1 Pump generation (A = first generation) 13 Service factor
2 Output power in [kW] and [hp] 14 Serial number
Product number
3 15 Cos ϕ
78XXXXXX: Product number without packing
4 Type designation 16 Production code
5 Number of phases 17 Rated speed in min-1
6 Supply voltage 18 Rated current
7 Frequency of the voltage supply 19 Net weight in [kg] and [lb]
8 Max. liquid temperature at min. flow past the motor 20 Enclosure class
9 Motor designed for continuous operation 21 Insulation class
10 Built-in Tempcon temperature transmitter 22 Country of origin
11 CE-mark and various approvals 23 Motor windings coupled
12 Maximum operating pressure 24 Locked rotor kVA per hp

Product number key

The product number key applies only to the numbers
without packing (78XXXXXX).
The product number consists of eight digits. Each digit
applies to a specific characteristic of the motor.

Example:
Product number 78195541, see Product number key on
page 9:
• 78: motor type: MS6
• 19: supply voltage 3 x 380-415 V, 50 Hz
• 55: version
– built-in Tempcon
– stainless steel EN 1.4301 and NBR rubber
– shaft seal: carbon/ceramics
• 41: output power: 5.5 kW, 7.5 hp.
Note: 96XXXXXX product numbers are consecutive
numbers which means that they do not comply with the
product number key.

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Identification MS6

Example
Example 78 19 55 41

Motor type
• 78 = MS6

Supply voltage
• 09 = 3 x 200 V, 50 Hz / 3 x 200-220 V, 60 Hz
• 10 = 3 x 220-230 V, 50 Hz
• 19 = 3 x 380-400-415 V, 50 Hz
• 60 = 3 x 220-230 V, 50 Hz, SD
• 63 = 3 x 400 V, 50 Hz / 3 x 400-440 V, 60 Hz, SD
• 64 = 3 x 400 V, 50 Hz / 3 x 400-440 V, 60 Hz, DOL/SD
• 69 = 3 x 380-400-415 V, 50 Hz, SD
• 28 = 3 x 208-230 V, 60 Hz
• 33 = 3 x 380 V, 60 Hz
• 35 = 3 x 400 V, 50 Hz / 3 x 440-460 V, 60 Hz
• 39 = 3 x 500-525 V, 50 Hz / 3 x 575 V, 60 Hz
• 80 = 3 x 208-230 V, 60 Hz, SD
• 83 = 3 x 380 V, 60 Hz, SD

Standard versions
45
- MS6T30, without Tempcon
- Materials: EN 1.4301 and NBR rubber
- Shaft seal: carbon/ceramics, radial bearing: carbon/steel
50
- MS6WT30, with Tempcon
- Materials: EN 1.4301 and NBR rubber
- Shaft seal: carbon/ceramics, radial bearing: tungsten carbide/SiC
51
- MS6RESWT30, with Tempcon
- Materials: EN 1.4539 and FKM rubber
- Shaft seal: SiC/SiC, radial bearing: tungsten carbide/SiC
52
- MS6EST30, with Tempcon
- Materials: EN 1.4301 and FKM rubber
- Shaft seal: SiC/SiC, radial bearing: carbon/ceramics
55
- MS6T30, with Tempcon
- Materials: EN 1.4301 and NBR rubber
- Shaft seal: carbon/ceramics, radial bearing: carbon/ceramics
56
- MS6REST30, with Tempcon
- Materials: EN 1.4539 and FKM rubber
- Shaft seal: SiC/SiC, radial bearing: carbon/ceramics
58
- MS6T60, with Tempcon
- Materials: EN 1.4301 and NBR rubber
- Shaft seal: carbon/ceramics, radial bearing: carbon/ceramics
59
- MS6REST60, with Tempcon
- Materials: EN 1.4539 and FKM rubber
- Shaft seal: SiC/SiC, radial bearing: carbon/ceramics
61
- MS6RESWT60, with Tempcon
- Materials: EN 1.4539 and FKM rubber
- Shaft seal: SiC/SiC, radial bearing: tungsten carbide/SiC
86
- MS6RESDT30, with Tempcon
- Materials: EN 1.4539 and FKM rubber, factory-filled with demineralized water
- Shaft seal: SiC/SiC, radial bearing: carbon/ceramics

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Identification MS6

Example 78 19 55 41

Output power
• 39 = 3.7 kW, 5.0 hp
• 40 = 4.0 kW, 5.5 hp
• 41 = 5.5 kW, 7.5 hp
• 42 = 7.5 kW, 10 hp
• 43 = 9.2 kW, 12 hp
• 44 = 11 kW, 15 hp
• 45 = 13 kW, 18 hp
• 46 = 15 kW, 20 hp
• 47 = 18.5 kW, 25 hp
• 48 = 22 kW, 30 hp
• 49 = 26 kW, 35 hp
• 50 = 30 kW, 40 hp

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Product range MS6

Product range
North America product range is as follows:
• 3 x 208-230 V, 60 Hz
• 3 x 400 V, 50 Hz
• 3 x 440-460 V, 60 Hz
• 3 x 575 V, 60 Hz
– Especially for the Canadian market.
Product numbers of the standard product range are
included. Other products are available; contact Grundfos.
This product range section contains information about:
• supply voltage
• power, P2
• starting method, DOL (direct-on-line starting) or SD
(star-delta starting)
• product number.

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Product range MS6

North America

Symbol Description

z Motors for DOL/SD starting

„ Motors for DOL starting only
 Motors for SD starting only
– Not in the standard program

Output power P2

18.5 kW / 25 hp
5.5 kW / 7.5 hp

7.5 kW / 10 hp

9.2 kW / 12 hp

13 kW / 18 hp

15 kW / 20 hp

22 kW / 30 hp

26 kW / 35 hp

30 kW / 40 hp
11 kW / 15 hp
3.7 kW / 5 hp

4 kW / 5.5 hp
Supply voltage Frequency Motor type

MS6T30 z - z z z z z z z z  
MS6WT30 - - - - - - - - - - - -
MS6T30 z - z z z z z z z z  
MS6EST30 „ - „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ - -
MS6RESWT30 - - - - - - - - - - - -
3 x 208-230 V 60 Hz
MS6REST30 z - z z z z z z z z  
MS6T60 - - - - - - - - - - - -
MS6REST60 - - - - - - - - - - - -
MS6RESWT60 - - - - - - - - - - - -
MS6RESDT30 - - - - - - - - - - - -
MS6T30 „ - „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „
MS6WT30 „ - „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „
MS6T30 „ - „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „
MS6EST30 „ - „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „
3 x 400 V MS6RESWT30 „ - „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „
60 Hz
3 x 440-460 V MS6REST30 „ - „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „
MS6T60 - - - - - - - - - - - -
MS6REST60 - - - - - - - - - - - -
MS6RESWT60 - - - - - - - - - - - -
MS6RESDT30 „ - „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „
MS6T30 „ - „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „
MS6WT30 - - - - - - - - - - - -
MS6T30 „ - „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „
MS6EST30 - - - - - - - - - - - -
3 x 500-525 V* 50 Hz MS6RESWT30 - - - - - - - - - - - -
3 x 575 V 60 Hz MS6REST30 „ - „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „
MS6T60 - - - - - - - - - - - -
MS6REST60 - - - - - - - - - - - -
MS6RESWT60 - - - - - - - - - - - -
MS6RESDT30 - - - - - - - - - - - -
.

Note: All motors in packing are including cable.

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Product range MS6

Product range, North America

This product range is divided into the following:

Motors without Tempcon temperature transmitter

MS6T30
• 3 x 208-230 V, 60 Hz
• 3 x 400 V, 50 Hz / 3 x 440-460 V, 60 Hz
• 3 x 500-525 V, 50 Hz / 3 x 575 V, 60 Hz

Motors with Tempcon temperature transmitter

MS6T30
• 3 x 208-230 V, 60 Hz
• 3 x 400 V, 50 Hz / 3 x 440-460 V, 60 Hz
• 3 x 500-525 V, 50 Hz / 3 x 575 V, 60 Hz

MS6WT30
• 3 x 400 V, 50 Hz / 3 x 440-460 V, 60 Hz

MS6REST30
• 3 x 208-230 V, 60 Hz
• 3 x 400 V, 50 Hz / 3 x 440-460 V, 60 Hz
• 3 x 500-525 V, 50 Hz / 3 x 575 V, 60 Hz
• 3 x 400 V, 50 Hz / 3 x 440-460 V, 60 Hz
• 3 x 400 V, 50 Hz / 3 x 440-460 V, 60 Hz

MS6EST30
• 3 x 208-230 V, 60 Hz
• 3 x 400 V, 50 Hz / 3 x 440-460 V, 60 Hz

Service factor
Service factor for the 60 Hz motors in this section:
SF = 1.15.

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Product range MS6

MS6T30

3 x 208-230 V, 60 Hz

Power P2
Motor type Starting method Tempcon Product number
[kW] [hp]
DOL 78284539
3.7 5
SD 78804539
DOL 78284541
5.5 7.5
SD 78804541
DOL 78284542
7.5 10
SD 78804542
DOL 78284543
9.2 12
SD 78804543
DOL 78284544
11 15
SD 78804544
MS6T30 No
DOL 78284545
13 18
SD 78804545
DOL 78284546
15 20
SD 78804546
DOL 78284547
18.5 25
SD 78804547
DOL 78284548
22 30
SD 78804548
26 35 SD 78804549
30 40 SD 78804550

3 x 400 V, 50 Hz
3 x 440-460 V, 60 Hz

Power P2
Motor type Starting method Tempcon Product number
[kW] [hp]
3.7 5 DOL 78354539
5.5 7.5 DOL 78354541
7.5 10 DOL 78354542
9.2 12 DOL 78354543
11 15 DOL 78354544
MS6T30 13 18 DOL No 78354545
15 20 DOL 78354546
18.5 25 DOL 78354547
22 30 DOL 78354548
26 35 DOL 78354549
30 40 DOL 78354550

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Product range MS6

(3 x 500-525 V, 50 Hz)*
3 x 575 V, 60 Hz
Power P2
Motor type Starting method Tempcon Product number
[kW] [hp]
3.7 5 DOL 78394539
5.5 7.5 DOL 78394541
7.5 10 DOL 78394542
9.2 12 DOL 78394543
11 15 DOL 78394544
MS6T30 13 18 DOL No 78394545
15 20 DOL 78394546
18.5 25 DOL 78394547
22 30 DOL 78394548
26 35 DOL 78394549
30 40 DOL 78394550

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Product range MS6

MS6T30

3 x 208-230 V, 60 Hz

Power P2 Product number

Motor type Starting method Tempcon
[kW] [hp] Excl. packing Incl. packing
DOL 78285539 96168842
3.7 5
SD 78805539
DOL 78285541 96168843
5.5 7.5
SD 78805541
DOL 78285542 96168844
7.5 10
SD 78805542
DOL 78285543 96168845
9.2 12
SD 78805543
DOL 78285544 96168846
11 15
SD 78805544
MS6T30 Yes
DOL 78285545 96168847
13 18
SD 78805545
DOL 78285546 96168848
15 20
SD 78805546
DOL 78285547 96168849
18.5 25
SD 78805547
DOL 78285548 96168850
22 30
SD 78805548
26 35 SD 78805549
30 40 SD 78805550

3 x 400 V, 50 Hz
3 x 440-460 V, 60 Hz

Power P2 Product number

Motor type Starting method Tempcon
[kW] [hp] Excl. packing Incl. packing
3.7 5 DOL 78355539 96168822
5.5 7.5 DOL 78355541 96168823
7.5 10 DOL 78355542 96168824
9.2 12 DOL 78355543 96168825
11 15 DOL 78355544 96168826
MS6T30 13 18 DOL Yes 78355545 96168827
15 20 DOL 78355546 96168828
18.5 25 DOL 78355547 96168829
22 30 DOL 78355548 96168830
26 35 DOL 78355549 96168831
30 40 DOL 78355550 96168832

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Product range MS6

(3 x 500-525 V, 50 Hz)*
3 x 575 V, 60 Hz
Power P2 Product number
Motor type Starting method Tempcon
[kW] [hp] Excl. packing Incl. packing
3.7 5 DOL 78395539 96168802
5.5 7.5 DOL 78395541 96168803
7.5 10 DOL 78395542 96168804
9.2 12 DOL 78395543 96168805
11 15 DOL 78395544 96168806
MS6T30 13 18 DOL Yes 78395545 96168807
15 20 DOL 78395546 96168808
18.5 25 DOL 78395547 96168809
22 30 DOL 78395548 96168810
26 35 DOL 78395549 96168811
30 40 DOL 78395550 96168812

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Product range MS6

MS6WT30

3 x 400 V, 50 Hz
3 x 440-460 V, 60 Hz

Power P2
Motor type Starting method Tempcon Product number
[kW] [hp]
3.7 5 DOL 78355039
5.5 7.5 DOL 78355041
7.5 10 DOL 78355042
9.2 12 DOL 78355043
11 15 DOL 78355044
MS6WT30 13 18 DOL Yes 78355045
15 20 DOL 78355046
18.5 25 DOL 78355047
22 30 DOL 78355048
26 35 DOL 78355049
30 40 DOL 78355050

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Product range MS6

MS6REST30

3 x 208-230 V, 60 Hz

Power P2 Product number

Motor type Starting method Tempcon
[kW] [hp] Excl. packing Incl. packing
DOL 78285639 96305402
3.7 5
SD 78805639
DOL 78285641 96305403
5.5 7.5
SD 78805641
DOL 78285642 96305404
7.5 10
SD 78805642
DOL 78285643 96305405
9.2 12
SD 78805643
DOL 78285644 96305406
11 15
SD 78805644
MS6REST30 Yes
DOL 78285645 96305407
13 18
SD 78805645
DOL 78285646 96305408
15 20
SD 78805646
DOL 78285647 96305409
18.5 25
SD 78805647
DOL 78285648 96305410
22 30
SD 78805648
26 35 SD 78805649
30 40 SD 78805650

3 x 400 V, 50 Hz
3 x 440-460 V, 60 Hz

Power P2
Motor type Starting method Tempcon Product number
[kW] [hp]
3.7 5 DOL 78355639
5.5 7.5 DOL 78355641
7.5 10 DOL 78355642
9.2 12 DOL 78355643
11 15 DOL 78355644
MS6REST30 13 18 DOL Yes 78355645
15 20 DOL 78355646
18.5 25 DOL 78355647
22 30 DOL 78355648
26 35 DOL 78355649
30 40 DOL 78355650

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Product range MS6

(3 x 500-525 V, 50 Hz)*
3 x 575 V, 60 Hz
Power P2
Motor type Starting method Tempcon Product number
[kW] [hp]
3.7 5 DOL 78395639
5.5 7.5 DOL 78395641
7.5 10 DOL 78395642
9.2 12 DOL 78395643
11 15 DOL 78395644
MS6REST30 13 18 DOL Yes 78395645
15 20 DOL 78395646
18.5 25 DOL 78395647
22 30 DOL 78395648
26 35 DOL 78395649
30 40 DOL 78395650

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Product range MS6

MS6RESDT30

3 x 400 V, 50 Hz
3 x 440-460 V, 60 Hz

Power P2
Motor type Starting method Tempcon Product number
[kW] [hp]
3.7 5 DOL 78358639
5.5 7.5 DOL 78358641
7.5 10 DOL 78358642
9.2 12 DOL 78358643
11 15 DOL 78358644
MS6RESDT30 13 18 DOL Yes 78358645
15 20 DOL 78358646
18.5 25 DOL 78358647
22 30 DOL 78358648
26 35 DOL 78358649
30 40 DOL 78358650

MS6RESWT30

3 x 400 V, 50 Hz
3 x 440-460 V, 60 Hz

Power P2
Motor type Starting method Tempcon Product number
[kW] [hp]
3.7 5 DOL 78355139
5.5 7.5 DOL 78355141
7.5 10 DOL 78355142
9.2 12 DOL 78355143
11 15 DOL 78355144
MS6RESWT30 13 18 DOL Yes 78355145
15 20 DOL 78355146
18.5 25 DOL 78355147
22 30 DOL 78355148
26 35 DOL 78355149
30 40 DOL 78355150

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Product range MS6

MS6EST30

3 x 208-230 V, 60 Hz

Power P2 Product number

Motor type Starting method Tempcon
[kW] [hp] Excl. packing Incl. packing
3.7 5 DOL 78285239 96168782
5.5 7.5 DOL 78285241 96168783
7.5 10 DOL 78285242 96168784
9.2 12 DOL 78285243 96168785
MS6EST30 11 15 DOL Yes 78285244 96168786
13 18 DOL 78285245 96168787
15 20 DOL 78285246 96168788
18.5 25 DOL 78285247 96168789
22 30 DOL 78285248 96168790

3 x 400 V, 50 Hz
3 x 440-460 V, 60 Hz

Power P2 Product number

Motor type Starting method Tempcon
[kW] [hp] Excl. packing Incl. packing
3.7 5 DOL 78355239 96168762
5.5 7.5 DOL 78355241 96168763
7.5 10 DOL 78355242 96168764
9.2 12 DOL 78355243 96168765
11 15 DOL 78355244 96168766
MS6EST30 13 18 DOL Yes 78355245 96168767
15 20 DOL 78355246 96168768
18.5 25 DOL 78355247 96168769
22 30 DOL 78355248 96168770
26 35 DOL 78355249 96168771
30 40 DOL 78355250 96168772

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Construction MS6

Construction
The MS6 is a 2-pole, asynchronous, squirrel-cage
submersible motor.
The motor is a hermetically sealed, canned motor with
a dry stator and bearings lubricated by the motor liquid.
• Enclosure class: IP 68
• Insulation class: F.

Sectional drawing, MS6 up to 9.2 kW/12 hp

TM03 6154 4306

Fig. 3 MS6 up to 9.2 kW/12 hp, position numbers refer to Material specification on page 28.

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Construction MS6

Sectional drawing, MS6 11 kW/15 hp and above

TM03 6153 4306

Fig. 4 MS6 11 kW/15 hp and above, position numbers refer to Material specification on page 28.

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Construction MS6

Exploded view, MS6 up to 9.2 kW/12 hp

TM03 6155 4306

Fig. 5 MS6 up to 9.2 kW/12 hp, position numbers refer to Material specification on page 28.

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Construction MS6

0.1 Exploded view, MS6 11 kW/15 hp and above

TM03 6188 4406

Fig. 6 MS6 11 kW/15 hp and above, position numbers refer to Material specification on page 28.

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Construction MS6

Material specification
Material

MS6REST30
Pos. Component Description MS6T30 MS6RESWT30
MS6WT30 MS6EST30 MS6REST60
MS6T60 MS6RESWT60
MS6RESDT30
Sleeve: Stainless steel EN 1.4301 EN 1.4301 EN 1.4539
201 Stator, complete
Flange: Cast stainless steel EN 1.4308 EN 1.4308 EN 1.4517
Stainless steel EN 1.4462 EN 1.4462 EN 1.4462
202 Shaft with rotor
Bearing bush* EN 1.4462 EN 1.4462 EN 1.4462
203 Thrust bearing, stationary Cast stainless steel EN 1.4125 EN 1.4125 EN 1.4125
Cast stainless steel EN 1.4016 EN 1.4016 EN 1.4016
205 Bearing retainer, upper
Bearing** Graphite Graphite Graphite
206 Thrust ring, rotating Graphite Graphite Graphite
207 Strainer Stainless steel EN 1.4310 EN 1.4310 EN 1.4310
207a Filter Sintered stainless steel Hastelloy, C-22 Hastelloy, C-22 Hastelloy, C-22
208 Thrust ring support Cast stainless steel EN 1.4016 EN 1.4016 EN 1.4016
209 Turbular pin Stainless steel EN 1.4310 EN 1.4310 EN 1.4310
210 Thrust bearing support Cast stainless steel EN 1.4016 EN 1.4016 EN 1.4016
212 Diaphragm Rubber NBR FKM FKM
213 End cover Cast stainless steel EN 1.4308 EN 1.4308 EN 1.4517
215 Screw Stainless steel A2 A2 A2
216 Washer Stainless steel EN 1.4301 EN 1.4301 EN 1.4301
216b Nut Stainless steel A2 A2 A2
217 Spring retainer Stainless steel EN 1.4539 EN 1.4539 EN 1.4539
218 Spring Stainless steel EN 1.4462 EN 1.4462 EN 1.4462
219 Thrust bearing housing Cast stainless steel EN 1.4308 EN 1.4308 EN 1.4517
Flat cable EPDM EPDM EPDM
Single leads XLPE XLPE XLPE
220 Motor cable Sleeve: stainless steel EN 1.4462 EN 1.4462 EN 1.4462
Cast stainless steel EN 1.4517 EN 1.4517 EN 1.4517
Rubber part FKM FKM FKM
220a O-ring Rubber FKM FKM FKM
222 Valve Stainless steel/rubber EN 1.4462/FKM EN 1.4462/FKM EN 1.4462/FKM
222b O-ring Rubber NBR FKM FKM
224 O-ring Rubber NBR FKM FKM
226 Shaft seal housing Cast stainless steel EN 1.4308 EN 1.4308 EN 1.4517
226a Shaft seal, stationary Ceramics SiC SiC
226b Shaft seal, rotating Carbon SiC SiC
Stainless steel EN 1.4539 EN 1.4539 EN 1.4539
229 Sand slinger
Rubber FKM FKM FKM
231 O-ring NBR FKM FKM
Stainless steel EN 1.4401 EN 1.4401 EN 1.4401
232 Lip seal
Rubber FKM FKM FKM
Cast stainless steel EN 1.4016 EN 1.4016 EN 1.4016
236 Bearing retainer, lower
Bearing** Graphite Graphite Graphite
236a Screw Stainless steel A2 A2 A2
242 Upthrust spacer Composite PP PP PP
248 Screw Stainless steel 1.4539 1.4539 1.4539
Motor liquid SML-3 SML-3 SML-3***

* The motors are available with tungsten-carbide bearings, see Product number key on page 9.
** SiC if the motor has tungsten-carbide bearings, see Product number key on page 9.
*** MS6RESDT60 motors are factory-filled with demineralised water, see Product number key on page 9.

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Construction MS6

Construction To prevent the up to 3.28 ft (1 meter) high liquid column

Position numbers in drawings in this section refer to in the motor from pressing the diaphragm outwards, the
Material specification on page 28. diaphragm is supported by a spring. The spring load
prevents dry running of shaft seals and top bearings
Motor top when the position of an "underfilled" motor is changed
The MS6 submersible motors are designed to fit pump from horizontal to vertical.
ends manufactured according to NEMA standards,
which define their physical dimensions, electrical Contrary to the rubber, the spring remains constant
ratings, and thrust ratings. thus making the diaphragm system more stable when
the motor temperature changes.
Stator
Shaft seal
The stators for the MS6 are tailored to North America.
The quality of the shaft seal is vital to ensure long and
The stators have been specially designed for the trouble-free operation of a submersible motor.
operating conditions in North America.
• North America versions are specially designed to
handle 60 Hz power supply including service factor
load (SF = 1.15). Winding and liquid temperatures
are observed for reliability at 10 % unbalanced
power supply at 10 % overvoltage with maximum
pump size. The ability of each motor to survive
phase drop and locked-rotor conditions on the

TM03 7811 4906

average American motor protection is verified.

Motors designed for high temperatures (T60)

Operating temperatures up to 60 °C increase the need
for cooling. This is the reason why these motors (T60)
are physically longer than the T30 motors. Further-
more, there are increased demands on the flow past the
T60 motors, see Cooling on page 34.
At full load, the winding temperature rise is 50-60 °F
(10-20 °C) lower compared to a standard MS6 motor,
depending on the motor size.
Rotor
For stability reasons, the MS6 is kept as short as
possible. Stability is also considered in the balance
between efficiency and shaft size and by the position of
bearings.
Diaphragm
The purpose of the diaphragm is to compensate for
pressure and volume variations. It does so by
continuously compensating for volume variations due
to temperature.
The change of volume is known to cause sediment
build-up in the end cover over time which may
eventually block the movement of the diaphragm.
To prevent sediment build-up, the vent hole of the
diaphragm casing is provided with a super stainless-
steel filter.
Fig. 7 Shaft seal, position numbers refer to Material
specification on page 28.
As a unique feature, any MS6 incorporates a double shaft
seal.
The double shaft seal consists of
• a rubber lip seal and
• a mechanical seal.
The rubber lip seal supports the primary mechanical
seal as the first barrier protecting against large abrasive
particles and deposits. This function is particularly
important when the motor is installed in a newly
developed water well.
The primary mechanical seal prevents exchange of the
motor liquid on long term.
The seal faces of the mechanical seal are made of
either carbon/ceramic for multiple purposes or silicon
carbide (SiC/SiC) for use in abrasive environment.
The double shaft seal enables IP 68 rating for all MS6
models.
Thrust bearings
The sliding materials in the thrust bearings are carbon
and steel.

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TM03 7812 4906

Fig. 8 Thrust bearing, up to 9.2 kW/12 hp, position

numbers refer to Material specification on
page 28.

TM03 7813 4906

Fig. 9 Thrust bearing, 11 kW/15 hp and above, position
numbers refer to Material specification on
page 28.

The rotating part

To prolong the bearing life, the rotating part with a
larger surface is made of soft carbon material. The
carbon disk is polished for optimum surface finish.

The stationary part

The stationary part is made of tempered stainless steel.
This segmented component is cast as a one-in-all cost-
effective unit. By design, each pad becomes flexible as
required for good functionality.
The segmented surface is finally polished to a specially
designed shape.

Rubber parts (seals and diaphragm)

Materials: Both NBR and FKM rubber parts are used.

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Construction MS6

Rubber parts/material: Valve

• NBR is used for diaphragm, O-rings. The valve equalises the pressure and facilitates re-fill-
ing of motor liquid.
• FKM is used for
– lip seals for friction and wear reasons.

TM03 8411 1407

– lead plugs for standardization reasons.
• FKM rubber is standard in MS6 motors for operation
in liquids with oil content and/or high temperatures.
Motor types featuring exclusively FKM rubber:
Fig. 13 Valve, position number refers to Material specifi-
• MS6EST30 cation on page 28.
• MS6REST30
The valve equalizes the pressures in cases where the
• MS6RESWT30
diaphragm is in an extreme position and cannot
• MS6REST60 compensate for varying pressures.
• MS6RESWT60
• MS6RESDT30. Radial bearings
The radial bearings absorb radial forces and keep the
Sand slinger shaft in line.
The sand slinger protects the lip seal, shaft seal, shaft
end and coupling from erosion caused by sand and
other deposits.
TM03 7814 4906

Fig. 10 Sand slinger, position number refers to Material

specification on page 28.

TM03 7816 4906

Strainer
The strainer prevents the diaphragm from getting into
contact with the rotating parts.

Fig. 14 Radial bearings, position numbers refer

TM03 7815 4906

to Material specification on page 28.

The bearing and support are designed for low shaft
deflection to prevent wear on the spline and shaft end.
W-motors (see Type key on page 8) have radial
Fig. 11 Strainer, position number refers to Material speci- bearings made of tungsten carbide to enable operation
fication on page 28.
in rough environment without reducing the motor life.

Filter
The sintered stainless-steel filter in the vent hole of the
diaphragm casing prevents sediment build-up.
TM03 8412 1407

Fig. 12 Filter, position number refers to Material specifi-

cation on page 28.

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Construction MS6

Motor liquid
The motor is factory-filled with Grundfos motor liquid
SML-3.
Frost-proof down to –4 ° F (–20 °C).

Specification of SML-3

Corrosion protection
Grundfos motor liquid protects metals and alloys in
the equipment against all forms of corrosion. The
combination of low toxicity and FDA-approved
ingredients with a high level of corrosion protection
makes Grundfos motor liquid unique in the market.
The anti-corrosion performance is demonstrated
according to ASTM D 1384.

Compatibility and mixability

Grundfos motor liquid is compatible with most other
heat transfer fluids based on mono-propylene glycol.
Grundfos motor liquid should only be mixed with clean
water. The product can be delivered as a dilution mixed
with the proper amount of purified water.

Toxicity and safety

Grundfos motor liquid consists of FDA-approved
components for heat transfer fluids with incidental food
contact.
Exception: MS6RESDT30 motors are factory-filled
with demineralized water.

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Approvals MS6

Approvals
Approvals in general terms
An approval should not be mistaken for a standard.
A standard is a stipulation/recommendation according
to which a motor has been developed and tested.
Whether a product fulfills the stipulations/
recommendations of a standard can be tested by an
independent third body, such as UL or CSA.
Approvals are required all over the world for a number
of different reasons.
Typically customers require approvals to be sure that
safety regulations, choice of materials, temperature
rise, etc. have been met according to a specific
standard.
An unloaded motor (in Grundfos, the load would
typically be a pump) is regarded as a component which
is the reason why the motor will normally "only" be
approved as a component. The user will then have to
secure a system approval afterwards. But this process
will of course be made much easier if the motor has
received a component approval from a recognized
validating body such as UL, CSA or others.

MS6 approvals
Status of MS6 approvals:
Approval Description Status
Approval by the Canadian Standards Association.
This approval means that the MS6 is a recognized electrical component for
the 60 Hz market, SF > 1.
cCSAus Pending
The "C" and "US" indicators adjacent to the CSA mark signify that the
product has been evaluated to the applicable CSA and ANSI/UL standards
for use in Canada and the U.S., respectively.
NSF61 North American approval for drinking water Will be applied for at a later stage

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Operating conditions MS6

Operating conditions In cases where the stated liquid velocity cannot be

achieved, a flow sleeve must be installed.
Pumped liquids If there is a risk of sediment build-up, such as sand
The MS6 motors are available in several versions for around the motor, a flow sleeve should be used to
use in various liquids. ensure proper cooling of the motor.
The MS6 motors are designed for use in common
groundwater applications, see Applications. Installation
Motor
Flow past
In case of doubt, please make an analysis of the liquid the motor
Vertical Horizontal
and contact Grundfos.
MS6 0.15 m/s 30 °C* 30 °C*
Sand content (T30 versions) (0.5 ft/s) (~86 °F) (~86 °F)
MS6 1 m/s 60 °C 60 °C
Maximum permissible sand content in the liquid: 50 (T60 versions) (3.3 ft/s) (~140 °F) (~140 °F)
ppm.
Operation with MS6 T30 versions is possible at a liquid
Ambient pressure temperature above 86 °F (30 °C). In general, however,
Maximum 60 bar ~ 6.0 MPa. this will shorten the life of the installation. It is
impossible to say by how much, as this depends on a
It is generally not recommendable to use the motor for
number of other parameters, e.g. voltage supply,
operation in a vacuum.
aggressiveness and sand content of the water, motor
If this cannot be avoided, please contact Grundfos. cooling conditions, etc.

Positional requirements Calculation of flow velocity past the motor

The motor can be installed either vertically or The motor must always be installed above the well
horizontally. screen. If a flow sleeve is used, the motor can be placed
in the screen.

Calculation of flow velocity

Allowed
Q × 353
v = ---------------------------------------------------------------- [ m ⁄ s ]
2 2
D borehole – D motor
Legend:
v = flow velocity past the motor [m/s]
Q = rated flow [m/h]
353 = constant
TM00 1355 5092

Dborehole = internal borehole diameter [mm]

Not allowed Dmotor = outer motor diameter [mm].

Example:
Water temperature = 40 °C
Fig. 16 Positional requirements
Q = 40 m3/h
Note: During operation, the motor must always be
Dmotor = 138 mm (6”)
completely submerged in the liquid.
Dborehole = 203 mm (8”)
Please consult the pump manufacturer's NPSH data.

Cooling Calculation of the flow velocity past the motor:

The maximum liquid temperature and the minimum
liquid velocity past the motor appear from the table 40 × 353
v = --------------------------------- [ m ⁄ s ]
below. 2 2
203 – 138
It is recommended to install the motor above the well v = 0.64 [m/s]
screen in order to achieve proper motor cooling.

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Operating conditions
Flow sleeves
At cooling water temperatures above maximum
full-load temperature, the motor must be derated.
This means that an oversize motor is to be used.
Furthermore, the cooling water flow rate of 0.15 m/s
must be ensured, e.g. by fitting a standard Grundfos
flow sleeve.
The flow sleeve is fitted to the submersible motor so
that the liquid passes close by the motor on its way
towards the pump suction interconnector thus ensuring
optimum cooling of the motor, see fig. 17.
TM01 0509 1297
Fig. 17 Flow sleeve function
The flow sleeve is designed so that the flow velocity
past the motor is minimum 0.5 m/s and maximum
3 m/s to ensure optimum pump operating conditions.
Use this formula to calculate the flow velocity:
Q × 353
v = --------------------
2 2
[m ⁄ s]
D –d
Legend:
v = flow velocity past the motor [m/s]
Q = rated flow [m/h]
353= constant
D = internal flow sleeve diameter [mm]
d = outer motor diameter [mm].
Due to the special-design flow-through spacing ring,
see PI-058 fig. 6, pos. 2, to be fitted around the bottom
of the motor, cooling is achieved already from the thrust
bearing of the motor and up.
As already mentioned, the flow sleeve can be used for
both vertical and horizontal installation (for horizontal
installation supporting brackets are required).
MS6
Sleeve cooling
Apart from warranty considerations, there are four
important arguments for installing a flow sleeve.
1. The quality of the pumped liquid
If the pumped liquid contains much iron (plus many
iron bacteria), manganese and lime, these
substances will be oxidized and deposited on the
motor surface, which is approx. 40 to 60 °F
(5-15 °C) warmer than the influx water. This build-up
of a heat insulating layer may result in hot spots in
the motor winding insulation. This temperature in-
crease may reduce the insulating ability and conse-
quently the motor life.
2. The aggressiveness of the pumped liquid
If the groundwater is aggressive or contains
chloride, the corrosion rate will double for every
59 °F (15 °C) increase in temperature of steel and
water. A flow sleeve will therefore reduce the risk of
motor corrosion.
3. Oxidation of the pumped liquid
At the top of the well, there will be oxidized raw
water. If this oxidized water reaches the well screen,
deposits may result in a reduction of the flow
through the screen over time. This will reduce the
efficiency and consequently the capacity of the well.
A warm submersible motor without flow sleeve will
heat up the surrounding water when switched off.
The thermal effect will make the heated water move
towards the top of the well. At the same time,
oxidized water will move towards the screen setting.
When using a flow sleeve, the motor will run at a
lower temperature and when the motor stops, the
flow sleeve will absorb the residual heat from the
motor and consequently prevent water from moving
upwards because of the thermal effect and oxidated
water from moving downwards. This will contribute
to longer periods between well scalings.
4. Horizontal operation
It is recommended always to use flow sleeves in
horizontal installations to ensure proper motor
cooling. Local heating caused by sunlight on the
motor is often found in fountain applications. A flow
sleeve will also minimize the risk of vortexes.
For these applications, the risk of local heating
should be considered, particularly in connection
with horizontal installations and where several
pumps are installed next to each other. In such
cases, flow sleeves should always be used.
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Operating conditions MS6

MS6REST30 No. 78195650 Model: A SN: 10000001 PC P20639

Phase Voltage Frequency P2 P2 SF Max. SF. C. Cos n
-1
[-] [V] [Hz] [kW] [hp] [-] [A] [-] [min ]
3 380 50 30 1.00 67.0 0.88 2840
3 400 50 30 1.00 65.0 0.84 2870
3 415 50 30 1.00 65.5 0.80 2880
Liquid t max. 30°C at 0.15 m/s / °F at 0.5 ft/s Connection D Weight: 78 kg/ lb
Duty S1 Transmitter temp. pmax. 60 bar IP 68 Ins.cl. F
MADE IN HUNGARY

TM03 5609 3906

C US

Fig. 18 MS6 nameplate

Variable frequency drive operation
Grundfos MS6 motors can be connected to a variable
frequency drive (VFD).
Generally, the motor must be protected against
overload through setting of the current limiter of the
variable frequency drive to the same value as the rated
current or the maximum actual current of the
submersible motor.
Note: Operation of an MS6 motor via a variable
frequency drive will cause a fuse in the temperature
transmitter to melt which will make temperature
monitoring of the motor via the temperature transmitter
and MP 204 impossible.
The fuse cannot be replaced!
Besides, the flow past the motor will be reduced, i.e. the
cooling will be poor. It is therefore important never to
adjust the frequency (and thus the pump speed and the
flow) to a lower level, as there must still be a sufficient
flow of pumped liquid past the motor. The minimum
permissible flow is 10 % of rated flow. The motor must
still cut out immediately if the pump stops pumping
water.
Ramp times: Maximum 3 seconds for start and stop.
Depending on the type, the variable frequency drive
may cause increased acoustic noise from the motor.
Furthermore, it may expose the motor to detrimental
voltage peaks. This can be abated by installing an LC
filter between the variable frequency drive and the
motor.

Note: To enable monitoring of the motor temperature, For further details, please contact your variable
Grundfos recommends you to install a Pt100 or Pt1000 frequency supplier or Grundfos.
sensor together with a PR 5714 relay.
If the motor is repaired or reconditioned at a later stage,
the nameplate must therefore reflect the fact that the
temperature transmitter is not functioning, see fig. 18.

The rated frequency must not be exceeded.

Permissible frequency ranges: 30-50 Hz and 30-60 Hz.
A reduction of the frequency will often result in an
increased generation of heat in the motor even if the
motor load is reduced. The reason is that the reduction
of the power input will only be very small as the major
part of the power input of a submersible motor is
consumed to overcome the static head.

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Operating conditions MS6

Soft starter
Grundfos only recommends the use of soft starters
which control the voltage on all three phases and which
are provided with a bypass switch.
Ramp times:
• Run-up time (until the voltage stated on the
nameplate is reached): 3 seconds.
• Run-out time: 3 seconds.
If the above run-up and run-out times are followed,
unnecessary heating of the motor is avoided.
Soft starter with bypass switch: Soft starters with
bypass switch will only be in operation during run-up
and run-out. This reduces both the load on the soft
starter and the energy consumption in comparison with
operation without bypass switch.
The soft starter must not be used in connection with
operation via a generator.

[V]

Operation
100%
Start Stop

55% TM00 5689 1395

Time [s]
0 3s 3s

Fig. 19 Soft starter

The starting voltage is minimum 55 % of the value
stated on the nameplate.
If a high locked-rotor torque is required or if the electricity
supply is not optimal, the starting voltage should be
higher.
For further details, please contact your soft starter
supplier or Grundfos.

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Operating conditions MS6

Direction of rotation Service factor

When the MS6 is fitted to a Grundfos SP or SPA
submersible pump, the correct direction of rotation is
counter-clockwise as seen from the shaft end.
Note: If the motor is started without being connected to
a pump, the shaft end must be shielded.
Supply voltage
The supply voltage must comply with the following:
Example: Voltage-range motors:
3 x 380-400-415 V, 50 Hz, tolerances must be within
– 10 %/+ 6 %.
Example: Motors for supply voltages without a range:
3 x 380 V, 60 Hz, tolerances must be within
– 10 %/+ 10 %.
The service factor (SF) allows the motor to provide
power under optimum conditions at the nameplate
rated power P2 times the SF. At rated conditions (i.e.
100 hp motor with a SF of 1.15 is designed to provide
115 hp under continuous load).
Grundfos recommends that motor loading does not
exceed 100 % of the horsepower rating stated on the
nameplate.
Consider the SF a contingency against overloading as
a result of low voltage, current unbalance and/or
adverse ambient conditions.

Voltage and current unbalance

The voltage and current unbalance between the phases
must be within the limits below:
• Maximum voltage unbalance: 2 %
• Maximum current unbalance: 5 %.

Start/stop frequency per hour

The MS6 is designed for continuous as well as
intermittent operation.

Frequency of starts and stops

Min. number of starts: 1 per year is recommended.
Max. number of starts: 30 per hour/300 per day.
Note: The maximum number of starts applies only to
the motor. The maximum number of starts may be
limited by the pump design. To ensure sufficient cooling
and lubrication of the shaft seal, the motor must be
completely submerged in the pumped liquid during
operation.
The MS6 can be installed either horizontally or
vertically. When installed horizontally, the shaft end
must not fall below the horizontal level. The use of a
flow sleeve is always recommended when the motor is
installed horisontally.
Most of the MS6 motors have a built-in temperature
transmitter for monitoring of motor temperature via the
MP 204, see Product number key on page 9.

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Installation MS6

Installation Filling procedure

The filling hole for motor liquid is placed at the top of the
Installation must comply with local regulations and
motor.
accepted codes of good practice.
1. Position the motor as shown in fig. 20.
Preparation The filling screw must be at the highest point of the
• Before installation, check that the motor is intact. motor.
• check that the motor cable is undamaged. 2. Remove the screw from the filling hole.
• check that the nameplate data correspond to order 3. Inject liquid into the motor with the filling syringe,
data. fig. 20, until the liquid runs back out of the filling
• check the motor liquid level. hole.
4. Replace the screw in the filling hole and tighten
Checking of liquid in motor securely before changing the position of the motor.
The MS6 motors are factory-filled with a special Torque: 3.0 Nm.
non-poisonous Grundfos motor liquid, type
The motor is now ready for installation.
SML-2 or SML-3. The liquid is frost-proof down to
–4 °F (–20 °C).
Exception: MS6RESDT60 motors are factory-filled
with demineralized water, see Demineralized water on
page 39.
Note: The level of the liquid in the motor must be
checked and the motor must be refilled, if required. Use
clean water.
Note: If frost protection is required, special Grundfos
liquid, type SML-2 or SML-3, must be used to refill the
motor. Otherwise clean water may be used for refilling
45°
(however, never use distilled water).

TM03 8129 0507

Refilling of liquid, see Refilling of motor liquid on page
39.

Definition
Clean water means tap water that fulfills the European
Community Council Directive on the Quality of Water
Intended for Human Consumption, 98/83/EC,
November 3, 1998, Annex I, Part B.
Demineralized water
MS6RESDT60 motors, which are filled with demineralized
water, must be stored in a frost-free location.
Frost protection
If the motor has to be stored after use, it must be stored in
a frost-free location, or it must be ensured that the motor
liquid is frost-proof.
Refilling of motor liquid
If the motor is delivered from stock, the liquid level must
be checked before the motor is installed, see fig. 20.
In the case of service, the liquid level must be checked,
see fig. 20.
Fig. 20 Motor position during filling
Fitting the submersible drop cable
Before fitting the submersible drop cable to the motor,
make sure that the cable socket is clean and dry.
To facilitate the fitting of the cable, lubricate the rubber
parts of the cable plug with non-conducting silicone paste.
Tighten the screws holding the cable to 5.5 Nm.
Installation depth below water level
Maximum 984 ft (300 m).
Exception: MS6 motors with tungsten-carbide bearings:
1968 ft (600 m). These motors are mainly used for booster
applications.
Fitting the motor to the pump
Fit the motor to the pump as follows:
1. Use pipe clamps when handling the motor.
2. Place the motor in vertical position at the borehole
seal, see fig. 21.

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Installation MS6

Lowering the motor

It is recommended to check the borehole by means of an
inside calliper before lowering the motor to ensure
unobstructed passage.
Lower the motor carefully into the borehole, taking care
not to damage the motor cable and the submersible drop
cable.
Note: Do not lower or lift the motor by means of the motor
cable.

TM00 5259 2402

Electrical connection
The electrical connection should be carried out by an
authorized electrician in accordance with local
Fig. 21 Motor in vertical position regulations.
3. Lift the pump part by means of pipe clamps fitted to The supply voltage, rated maximum current and cos ϕ
the extension pipe, see fig. 13. appear from the loose data plate that must be fitted
close to the installation site.
The required voltage quality for MS6 submersible
motors, measured at the motor terminals, is
– 10 %/+ 6 % of the rated voltage during continuous
operation (including variation in the supply voltage and
losses in cables).
Furthermore, it must be checked that there is voltage
symmetry in the electricity supply lines, i.e. same
difference of voltage between the individual phases.
See also Checking of motor and cable on page 47,
point 2.
Note: The motor must be earthed.
Note: The motor must be connected to an external
mains switch with a minimum contact gap of
TM02 5263 2502

.118 inches (3 mm) in all poles.

Fig. 22 Lifting the pump into position
4. Place the pump part on top of the motor.
5. Fit and tighten the nuts, see the table below.
Note: Make sure that the coupling between the pump
and motor engages properly.
When fitting the motor to the pump part, the nuts must
be tightened diagonally to the torque stated in the table
below:
If MS6 motors with a built-in temperature transmitter
(Tempcon) are not installed together with an MP 204 or
similar Grundfos motor protection, they must be
connected to a 0.47 μF capacitor approved for phase-
phase operation (IEC 384-14) to meet the EC EMC
directive (2004/108/EC). The capacitor must be
connected to the two phases to which the temperature
transmitter is connected; see fig. 23.

Pump/motor Torque
staybolt diameter [Nm]

1/2 UNF 50

Note: Make sure that the pump chambers are aligned

when assembly has been completed.

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Motors with a Pt100 sensor must be protected by

μF
0.47 µF
0,47 • a motor starter with thermal relay or
• an MP 204 and contactor(s).
1 Motors without a Pt100 sensor must be protected by
2
3
4 • a motor starter with thermal relay or
• an MP 204 and contactor(s).

Required motor starter settings

For cold motors, the tripping time for the motor starter
must be less than 10 seconds at 5 times the rated
maximum current of the motor.
Note: If this requirement is not met, the motor warranty
will be invalidated.
To ensure optimum protection of the submersible
motor, the starter overload unit should be set in
TM00 7100 0696

1 = L1: Brown
2 = L2: Black accordance with the following guidelines:
3 = L3: Grey
4 = PE: Yellow/green 1. Set the starter overload to the rated maximum
current of the motor.
Fig. 23 Connection of capacitor 2. Start the motor and let it run for half an hour at
normal performance.
Colors of the leads 3. Slowly grade down the scale indicator until the
Lead Flat cable Single leads
motor trip point is reached.
1 = L1 Brown Black
4. Increase the overload setting by 5 %.
2 = L2 Black Yellow The highest permissible setting is the rated maximum
3 = L3 Grey Red current of the motor.
PE Yellow/green Green For motors wound for star-delta starting, the starter
The motors are wound for direct-on-line starting or overload unit should be set as above, but the maximum
star-delta starting and the starting current is between setting should be as follows:
4 and 6 times the rated current of the motor.
• Starter overload setting
The run-up time of the motor is only about 0.1 second. = Rated maximum current x 0.58.
Direct-on-line starting is therefore normally approved by
the electricity supply authorities. The longest permissible start-up time for star-delta
starting or autotransformer starting is 2 seconds.
Motor protection
MS6 motors are available with or without a built-in
temperature transmitter.
Motors with a built-in and operational temperature
transmitter must be protected by
• a motor starter with thermal relay or
• an MP 204 and contactor(s).
Note: MP204 not for 575 V use.
Motors without or with a non-operational temperature
transmitter must be protected by
• a motor starter with thermal relay or
• an MP 204 and contactor(s).
A Pt100 sensor is available as an accessory, see
Pt100 on page 48.

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0.2 Lightning protection 0.2.2 Motors wound for direct-on-line starting

The installation can be fitted with a special overvoltage The connection of MS6 motors wound for direct-on-line
protective device to protect the motor from voltage surges starting appears from the table below and fig. 25.
in the electricity supply lines when lightning strikes
Cable/connection
somewhere in the area, see fig. 24. Mains
Grundfos MS6 motors
L1
L2 L
PE PE (yellow/green)
L3 N L1 U (brown)
PE PE
L2 V (black)
L3 W (grey)

TM00 1357 3605

825045 825017 PE L1 L2 L3

Fig. 24 Fitting an overvoltage protective device

The overvoltage protective device will not, however,
protect the motor against a direct stroke of lightning.
The overvoltage protective device should be connected to
the installation as close as possible to the motor and PE U V W

TM03 2099 3705

always in accordance with local regulations.
Ask Grundfos for lightning protective devices. M
3
Electrical connection
For electrical connection via the MP 204, see the Fig. 25 Motors wound for direct-on-line starting
separate installation and operating instructions for this
unit. Motors wound for star-delta starting
The connection of MS6 motors wound for star-delta
When a conventional motor starter is being used, the starting appears from the table below and fig. 26.
electrical connection should be carried out as described
below. Connection Grundfos MS6 motors

0.2.1 Checking of direction of rotation PE Yellow/green

U1 Brown
When the motor has been connected to the electricity
supply, determine the correct direction of rotation as V1 Black

follows: W1 Grey

1. Start the motor and check the direction of rotation W2 Brown

by watching the motor shaft. U2 Black

2. Compare the result from point 1 with the demand of V2 Grey

the pump.
3. Interchange two of the phase connections in case
the direction of rotation is wrong.
4. In the case of motors wound for star-delta starting,
exchange U1 by V1 and U2 by V2.

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PE L1 L2 L3
5714
1 2

W2 U2 V2
PE U1 V1 W1

TM03 2100 3705

M D
3

C
Fig. 26 Motors wound for star-delta starting
If star-delta starting is not required, but direct-on-line
starting is, the motors should be connected as shown in
fig. 27.
A
PE L1 L2 L3

TM03 5453 3606

W2 U2 V2
TM03 2101 3705

PE U1 V1 W1

M
3 Fig. 28 Fitting a Pt100/Pt1000 sensor

Fig. 27 Motors wound for direct-on-line starting

Fitting a Pt100/Pt1000 sensor

If the Tempcon temperature transmitter is not operating
as described in Variable frequency drive operation on
page 36, it is possible to install a Pt100 or Pt1000
sensor in the motor.
A Pt100 sensor allows
• continuous monitoring of the motor temperature and
• protection against too high motor temperature.
The Pt100/Pt1000 sensor is placed in a specially made
staybolt.

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To fit the Pt100 sensor, proceed as follows:

See fig. 28.
1. Slacken the four hexagon-head screws in the motor
top.
2. Check the motor liquid level.
3. Remove one of the hexagon-head screws close to
the plug, pos. A.
4. Fit the special staybolt in the motor top, pos. C.
5. Fit the motor to the pump. Tighten the screws
diagonally to 50 Nm.
6. Pull the union nut, pos. B, and the rubber gasket,
pos. D, up behind the sensor and then press the
sensor to the bottom of the bolt, pos. C.
7. Tighten the union nut so that the sensor cable is
secured by the rubber gasket.
8. Check whether the sensor cable and the motor
cable can be placed in the cable guard.
9. If not, fit the sensor cable on the side of the cable
guard so that the cable is protected against damage
when the pump is lowered into the borehole.
10.Fit the cable guard.
11.Fasten the sensor cable to the motor cable with
cable clips.
To protect the motor, it is necessary to include a PR
5714 relay in the installation, see Pt100 on page 48.
Installation and operating instructions for the PR 5714
relay is included.

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Maintenance MS6

Maintenance and service

The MS6 motor is maintenance-free.
The motor is easy to service.
Service kits and service tools are available from
Grundfos.
Service videos are available at WebCAPS:
• Grundfos Insite\Toolbox\WebCAPS\Service\MS6.
• From Grundfos.com:
• Grundfos.com\WebCAPS\WebCAPS\Service\MS6.

Service
The motors can be serviced at a Grundfos service
center.
If Grundfos is requested to service the motor, Grundfos
must be contacted with details about the motor liquid,
etc. before the motor is returned for service. Otherwise
Grundfos can refuse to accept the motor for service.
Possible costs of returning the motor are paid by the
customer.

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Fault finding MS6

Fault finding
Fault Cause Remedy
Replace the blown fuses. If the new ones blow too, the
The fuses are blown. electric installation and the submersible drop cable should
be checked.
The ELCB or the voltage-operated ELCB has tripped
Cut in the circuit breaker.
out.
No electricity supply. Contact the electricity supply authorities.

The motor does not run.
The motor starter overload has tripped out.
Motor starter/contactor is defective.
Starter device is defective.
The control circuit has been interrupted or is defective.
The pump/submersible drop cable is defective.
Reset the motor starter overload (automatically or possibly
manually). If it trips out again, check the voltage. Is the
voltage OK, see items e) - h).
Replace the motor starter/contactor.
Repair/replace the starter device.
Check the electric installation.
Repair/replace the pump/cable.

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Fault finding
Checking of motor and cable
1. Supply voltage Measure the voltage between the
phases with a voltmeter.
Connect the voltmeter to the terminals
in the motor starter.
TM00 1371 5092
2. Current consumption Measure the amps of each phase while
the pump is operating at a constant
discharge head (if possible, at the
capacity where the motor is most
heavily loaded).
For maximum operating current, see
nameplate.
TM00 1372 5092
Items 3 and 4: Measurement is not necessary when the supply voltage and the current consumption are normal.
3. Winding resistance Disconnect the submersible drop cable
at the motor starter.
Measure the winding resistance
between the leads of the drop cable.
TM00 1373 5092
4. Insulation resistance Disconnect the submersible drop cable
at the motor starter.
Measure the insulation resistance from
each phase to earth (frame).
TM00 1374 5092
Make sure that the earth connection is
made carefully.
Winding resistance
Please consult WebCAPS/WinCAPS to check the value
measured. If the value measured does not match the
value stated in WebCAPS/WinCAPS, the motor is
defective. Consult the Service instructions for diagrams
of how to measure the winding resistance.
MS6
The voltage should, when the motor is loaded, be within
the range specified for the motor.
The motor may burn if there are larger variations in voltage.
Large variations in voltage indicate poor electricity supply,
and the pump should be stopped until the defect has been
remedied.
The difference between the current in the phase with the
highest consumption and the current in the phase with the
lowest consumption should not exceed 5 %.
If so, or if the current exceeds the rated current, there are
the following possible faults:
• Contacts of the motor starter burnt.
Replace the contacts.
• Poor connection in leads, possibly in the cable joint.
See item 3.
• Too high or too low supply voltage. See item 1.
• The motor windings are short-circuited or partly
disjointed. See item 3.
• Damaged pump is causing the motor to be overloaded.
Pull out the motor for overhaul.
• The resistance value of the motor windings deviates
too much. Move the phases in phase order to a more
uniform load. If this does not help, see item 3.
The deviation between the highest and the lowest value
should not exceed 10 %.
If the deviation is larger, pull out the motor.
Measure motor, motor cable and drop cable separately,
and repair/replace defective parts.
If the insulation resistance is less than 0.5 MΩ, the motor
should be pulled out for motor or cable repair.
Local regulations may specify other values for the
insulation resistance.
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Accessories MS6

Accessories
Flow sleeve
Product Description Product number
Standard flow sleeves are easily adaptable to the MS6. The motor Contact Grundfos
is prepared for a sleeve by a set of threads in one end of the mo-
tor and spacers at the pump.

For further information about Grundfos flow sleeves, see Product

Information PI-058, Flow sleeves 50/60 Hz.

TM01 0751 2197 - TM01 0750 2197

Pt100
A Pt100 temperature sensor kit is available for the MS6. The sensor cable is connected to the PR 5714 relay for
temperature read-out.

Product Description Cable length [m] Product number

20 96408953
40 96408681
Pt100 sensor including PR 5714 relay and cable 60 96408954
80 96408955
100 96408956
20 96408957
40 96408684
TM03 5281 3206

Pt100 sensor including cable 60 96408958

80 96408959
100 96408960
PR 5714 relay 96621274

Booster support
For booster application, support kits are available for
supporting the non-drive end of the motor.

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Accessories MS6

MP 204
Product Description Product number

The MP 204 is an electronic motor protector and data collecting unit. Apart
from protecting the motor, it can also provide information via GENIbus,
like for instance:
• trip
• warning
• energy consumption
• input power
• motor temperature.
96079927
The MP 204 protects the motor primarily by measuring the motor current
by means of a true RMS measurement.
TM03 1471 2205 The pump is protected secondarily by measuring the temperature with
a Tempcon sensor, a Pt100/Pt1000 sensor and a PTC sensor/thermal
switch.
The MP 204 is designed for single- and three-phase motors.
See Product Information PI-076, Modular Controls, for further information.
MP204 not for 575 V use.

Cable termination kit, type KM

Product Description Version
Product
Number number
Motor cable [mm2] of leads
For watertight shrink-joining of motor
cable and submersible drop cable. 1.5 - 6.0 3
Flat cable 116251
1.5 - 4.0 4
Enables the joining of 6 - 10 4
• cables of equal size. Flat cable 116252
10 - 16 3
• cables of different sizes.
• a cable lead and a single lead. 3
Flat cable 16 - 25 116255
4
The joint is ready for use after a few 3 single leads 1.5 - 6.0 3 116253
minutes and requires no long hardening 3 single leads 10 - 25 3 116254
time as do resin joints.
4 single leads 1.5 - 4.0 4 116257
The joint cannot be separated. 4 single leads 6 - 16 4 116258
Single lead 35 - 120 1 116256
6 - 50 96636867
For watertight joining of motor cable and
Screw- 19 - 95 96636868
submersible drop cable by means of 4
TM00 7885 2296

shrinking 35 - 185 96637278

shrink-screw-glue casting
70 - 240 96637279
10 - 50 3 96637318
Reduce from 3 or 4 leads to one as from Reducer- 10 - 50 4 96637330
drop cable to single leads shrinking 16 - 70 3 96637331
16 - 70 4 96637332

Zinc anodes
Product Description Product number
Cathodic protection by means of zinc can be used for corrosion protection 96421446
in chloride-containing liquids such as brackish water and sea water.
Sacrificial anodes are placed on the outside of the pump and motor as
protection against corrosion.
The number of anodes required depends on the pump and motor in
question.

Liquid temperatures:
Sea water: up to 95 °F (35 °C).
Brackish water (min. 1500 g/m 3 chloride): up to 95 °F (35 °C).
TM01 4431 0199 -TM01 4430 0199

Anode life:
The zinc anodes have a life of one to four years, depending on operating
1 conditions (temperature, flow and chloride content).

Please contact Grundfos for further details.

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Motor cable program

Flat cable Single leads
Length EPDM rubber XLPE rubber
[m] 3 x AWG 8 + 1 G AWG
3 x 4 mm2 + 1 G 4 mm2 8
4 x 1 G AWG 8 3 x 1 x AWG 8

3 96163476
5 96163539 96163474 96163660
8 96163718
10 96163696 96163707
15 96163697 96163708
20 96163698 96163709
25 96163699 96163710
30 96163700 96163711
40 96163701 96163712
50 96163702 96163713
60 96163703 96163714
67 96163719
70 96163704 96163715
80 96163705 96163716
100 96163706 96163717

Lightning protection
Product Description Product number
Lightning protection is a special overvoltage protective device which 825045
L1 protects the motor from voltage surges in the electricity supply lines when
L2 lightning strikes somewhere in the area.
L3
PE
TM00 1357 3605

825045

Cable clips
Product Description Product number
Cable clips Rubber clips for fixing of the cable to the riser pipe, 7.5 m ~ 16 clips 115016

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Dimensions and weights MS6

Dimensional sketch

TM03 8048 0307

3 x 208-230 V, 60 Hz, DOL
P2 Dimensions [mm] Weight [kg] Shipping volume
[kW] [hp] L1 L2 d Net Gross [m³]
3.7 5 608 535 143 35 42 0.070
5.5 7.5 638 565 143 38 45 0.070
7.5 10 663 590 143 41 48 0.075
9.2 12 683 610 143 43 50 0.075
11 15 781 708 143 49 58 0.090
13 18 811 738 143 53 62 0.090
15 20 856 783 143 58 67 0.090
18.5 25 911 838 143 64 73 0.101
22 30 976 903 143 71 80 0.101

3 x 208-230 V, 60 Hz, SD
P2 Dimensions [mm] Weight [kg] Shipping volume
[kW] [hp] L1 L2 d Net Gross [m³]
3.7 5 608 535 143 35 - -
5.5 7.5 638 565 143 38 - -
7.5 10 663 590 143 41 - -
9.2 12 683 610 143 43 - -
11 15 781 708 143 49 - -
13 18 811 738 143 53 - -
15 20 856 783 143 58 - -
18.5 25 911 838 143 64 - -
22 30 976 903 143 71 - -
26 35 1041 968 143 78 - -
30 40 1096 1023 143 84 - -

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3 x 400 V, 50 Hz / 3 x 440-460 V, 60 Hz, DOL

P2 Dimensions [mm] Weight [kg] Shipping volume
[kW] [hp] L1 L2 d Net Gross [m³]
3.7 5 608 535 143 35 42 0.070
5.5 7.5 638 565 143 38 45 0.070
7.5 10 663 590 143 41 48 0.075
9.2 12 683 610 143 43 50 0.075
11 15 781 708 143 49 58 0.090
13 18 811 738 143 53 62 0.090
15 20 856 783 143 58 67 0.090
18.5 25 911 838 143 64 73 0.101
22 30 976 903 143 71 80 0.101
26 35 1041 968 143 78 88 0.110
30 40 1096 1023 143 84 94 0.110

3 x 500-525 V, 50 Hz / 3 x 575 V, 60 Hz, DOL

P2 Dimensions [mm] Weight [kg] Shipping volume
[kW] [hp] L1 L2 d Net Gross [m³]
3.7 5 608 535 143 35 42 0.070
5.5 7.5 638 565 143 38 45 0.070
7.5 10 663 590 143 41 48 0.075
9.2 12 683 610 143 43 50 0.075
11 15 781 708 143 49 58 0.090
13 18 811 738 143 53 62 0.090
15 20 856 783 143 58 67 0.090
18.5 25 911 838 143 64 73 0.101
22 30 976 903 143 71 80 0.101
26 35 1041 968 143 78 88 0.110
30 40 1096 1023 143 84 94 0.110

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Electrical data MS6

Electrical data
3 x 208 V, 60 Hz, DOL
Current Line to Line Moment
Power Efficiency Powerfactor Speed Thrust LRC LRT BT KVA
FL SF Resistance of inertia
SF
[kW] [HP] [Amp] [Amp] [Ohm] 50 % 75 % 100 % SF 50 % 75 % 100 % SF [rpm] [kN] [lbf] [%] [%] [%] [kgm²] [lbin2] CODE
3.7 5 1.15 15.6 18.2 0.800 78.5 82.0 82.0 81.0 0.77 0.83 0.85 0.84 3470 7.5 1686 380 110 200 0.0052 0.1234 F
5.5 7.5 1.15 23.0 27.0 0.567 80.5 83.0 82.0 80.0 0.80 0.85 0.85 0.85 3450 7.5 1686 355 110 180 0.0061 0.1448 E
7.5 10 1.15 30.5 36.5 0.407 81.5 83.5 82.5 80.5 0.80 0.85 0.86 0.85 3450 7.5 1686 370 110 185 0.0069 0.1637 F
9.2 12.5 1.15 37.5 44.0 0.314 82.0 84.0 83.0 81.5 0.79 0.85 0.86 0.86 3450 7.5 1686 380 110 190 0.0075 0.1780 F
11 15 1.15 44.5 52.0 0.245 82.0 84.5 84.0 82.5 0.77 0.84 0.86 0.86 3460 27.5 6182 395 110 195 0.0083 0.1970 F
13 17.5 1.15 52.5 61.0 0.201 82.0 84.5 84.0 83.0 0.76 0.83 0.86 0.86 3470 27.5 6182 395 105 195 0.0092 0.2183 F
15 20 1.15 60.0 70.0 0.174 82.5 84.5 84.0 83.0 0.78 0.84 0.86 0.87 3470 27.5 6182 400 105 185 0.0106 0.2515 F
18.5 25 1.15 73.5 85.5 0.133 83.0 85.0 84.5 83.5 0.79 0.84 0.86 0.87 3460 27.5 6182 415 110 185 0.0123 0.2919 F
22 30 1.15 87.5 102.0 0.113 83.0 85.0 84.5 83.5 0.79 0.85 0.87 0.87 3460 27.5 6182 420 105 180 0.0143 0.3393 G

3 x 208 V, 60 Hz, SD
Current Line to Line Moment
Power Efficiency Powerfactor Speed Thrust LRC LRT BT KVA
F.L. S.F. Resistance of inertia
S.F.
[kW] [HP] [Amp] [Amp] [Ohm] 50 % 75 % 100 % SF 50 % 75 % 100 % SF [rpm] [lbf] [%] [%] [%] [lb*in2] CODE
3.7 5 1.15 15.6 18.2 0.800 78.5 82.0 82.0 81.0 0.77 0.83 0.85 0.84 3470 1686 380 110 200 0.1234 F
5.5 7.5 1.15 23.0 27.0 0.567 80.5 83.0 82.0 80.0 0.80 0.85 0.85 0.85 3450 1686 355 110 180 0.1448 E
7.5 10 1.15 30.5 36.5 0.407 81.5 83.5 82.5 80.5 0.80 0.85 0.86 0.85 3450 1686 370 110 185 0.1637 F
9.2 12.5 1.15 37.5 44.0 0.314 82.0 84.0 83.0 81.5 0.79 0.85 0.86 0.86 3450 1686 380 110 190 0.1780 F
11 15 1.15 44.5 52.0 0.245 82.0 84.5 84.0 82.5 0.77 0.84 0.86 0.86 3460 6182 395 110 195 0.1970 F
13 17.5 1.15 52.5 61.0 0.201 82.0 84.5 84.0 83.0 0.76 0.83 0.86 0.86 3470 6182 395 105 195 0.2183 F
15 20 1.15 60.0 70.0 0.174 82.5 84.5 84.0 83.0 0.78 0.84 0.86 0.87 3470 6182 400 105 185 0.2515 F
18.5 25 1.15 73.5 85.5 0.133 83.0 85.0 84.5 83.5 0.79 0.84 0.86 0.87 3460 6182 415 110 185 0.2919 F
22 30 1.15 87.5 102.0 0.113 83.0 85.0 84.5 83.5 0.79 0.85 0.87 0.87 3460 6182 420 105 180 0.3393 G
26 35 1.15 102.0 120.0 0.092 83.0 85.0 85.0 83.5 0.79 0.84 0.87 0.87 3460 6182 445 110 180 0.3868 G
30 40 1.15 118.0 138.0 0.079 83.0 85.5 85.0 84.0 0.78 0.84 0.87 0.87 3460 6182 460 110 180 0.4271 G

3 x 230 V, 60 Hz, DOL

Current Line to Line Moment
Power Efficiency Powerfactor Speed Thrust LRC LRT BT KVA
F.L. S.F. Resistance of inertia
S.F.
[kW] [HP] [Amp] [Amp] [Ohm] 50 % 75 % 100 % SF 50 % 75 % 100 % SF [rpm] [lbf] [%] [%] [%] [lb*in2] CODE
3.7 5 1.15 14.0 16.0 0.800 77.5 81.5 83.0 82.5 0.72 0.80 0.83 0.84 3500 1686 490 145 245 0.1234 F
5.5 7.5 1.15 20.4 23.4 0.567 79.5 83.0 83.5 83.0 0.76 0.82 0.85 0.86 3490 1686 475 145 230 0.1448 E
7.5 10 1.15 27.5 31.5 0.407 80.0 83.5 84.0 83.5 0.73 0.81 0.85 0.86 3490 1686 490 150 235 0.1637 F
9.2 12.5 1.15 34.0 39.0 0.314 80.5 83.5 84.5 84.0 0.71 0.80 0.84 0.85 3490 1686 495 145 240 0.1780 F
11 15 1.15 41.5 47.0 0.245 80.0 83.5 84.5 84.5 0.66 0.77 0.82 0.84 3500 6182 505 145 250 0.1970 F
13 17.5 1.15 50.0 56.0 0.201 80.0 83.5 84.5 84.5 0.64 0.75 0.81 0.83 3500 6182 500 140 250 0.2183 F
15 20 1.15 56.0 63.5 0.174 80.5 84.0 85.0 85.0 0.68 0.78 0.83 0.85 3500 6182 510 140 245 0.2515 F
18.5 25 1.15 69.0 78.0 0.133 81.0 84.5 85.5 85.0 0.68 0.78 0.83 0.85 3500 6182 530 145 245 0.2919 F
22 30 1.15 81.0 92.0 0.113 81.5 84.5 85.5 85.0 0.69 0.79 0.84 0.85 3490 6182 540 145 235 0.3393 G

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3 x 230 V, 60 Hz, SD
Current Line to Line Moment
Power Efficiency Powerfactor Speed Thrust LRC LRT BT KVA
F.L. S.F. Resistance of inertia
S.F.
[kW] [HP] [Amp] [Amp] [Ohm] 50 % 75 % 100 % SF 50 % 75 % 100 % SF [rpm] [lbf] [%] [%] [%] [lb*in2] CODE
3.7 5 1.15 14.0 16.0 0.800 77.5 81.5 83.0 82.5 0.72 0.80 0.83 0.84 3500 1686 490 145 245 0.1234 F
5.5 7.5 1.15 20.4 23.4 0.567 79.5 83.0 83.5 83.0 0.76 0.82 0.85 0.86 3490 1686 475 145 230 0.1448 E
7.5 10 1.15 27.5 31.5 0.407 80.0 83.5 84.0 83.5 0.73 0.81 0.85 0.86 3490 1686 490 150 235 0.1637 F
9.2 12.5 1.15 34.0 39.0 0.314 80.5 83.5 84.5 84.0 0.71 0.80 0.84 0.85 3490 1686 495 145 240 0.1780 F
11 15 1.15 41.5 47.0 0.245 80.0 83.5 84.5 84.5 0.66 0.77 0.82 0.84 3500 6182 505 145 250 0.1970 F
13 17.5 1.15 50.0 56.0 0.201 80.0 83.5 84.5 84.5 0.64 0.75 0.81 0.83 3500 6182 500 140 250 0.2183 F
15 20 1.15 56.0 63.5 0.174 80.5 84.0 85.0 85.0 0.68 0.78 0.83 0.85 3500 6182 510 140 245 0.2515 F
18.5 25 1.15 69.0 78.0 0.133 81.0 84.5 85.5 85.0 0.68 0.78 0.83 0.85 3500 6182 530 145 245 0.2919 F
22 30 1.15 81.0 92.0 0.113 81.5 84.5 85.5 85.0 0.69 0.79 0.84 0.85 3490 6182 540 145 235 0.3393 G
26 35 1.15 97.0 108.0 0.092 81.0 84.5 85.5 85.5 0.67 0.78 0.83 0.85 3500 6182 570 150 235 0.3868 G
30 40 1.15 112.0 126.0 0.079 81.0 84.5 85.5 85.5 0.66 0.77 0.82 0.84 3490 6182 585 155 235 0.4271 G

3 x 400 V, 60 Hz, DOL

Current Line to Line Moment
Power Efficiency Powerfactor Speed Thrust LRC LRT BT KVA
F.L. S.F. Resistance of inertia
S.F.
[kW] [HP] [Amp] [Amp] [Ohm] 50 % 75 % 100 % SF 50 % 75 % 100 % SF [rpm] [lbf] [%] [%] [%] [lb*in2] CODE
3.7 5 1.15 7.4 8.5 3.199 78.0 81.5 82.5 82.0 0.75 0.81 0.84 0.85 3490 1686 440 130 225 0.1234 F
5.5 7.5 1.15 10.6 12.4 2.269 80.0 83.0 83.0 82.0 0.78 0.84 0.85 0.86 3470 1686 420 125 205 0.1448 E
7.5 10 1.15 14.4 16.8 1.627 81.0 83.5 83.5 82.5 0.77 0.83 0.86 0.86 3470 1686 440 130 210 0.1637 F
9.2 12.5 1.15 17.6 20.4 1.254 81.0 84.0 84.0 83.0 0.75 0.83 0.85 0.86 3480 1686 445 130 215 0.1780 F
11 15 1.15 21.2 24.2 0.978 81.0 84.0 84.5 84.0 0.72 0.81 0.84 0.86 3480 6182 460 130 220 0.1970 F
13 17.5 1.15 25.0 28.5 0.804 81.0 84.0 84.5 84.0 0.71 0.80 0.84 0.85 3490 6182 455 120 225 0.2183 F
15 20 1.15 28.5 32.5 0.697 81.5 84.5 85.0 84.0 0.73 0.81 0.85 0.86 3490 6182 465 120 215 0.2515 F
18.5 25 1.15 35.0 40.0 0.532 82.0 85.0 85.5 84.5 0.73 0.82 0.85 0.86 3480 6182 485 130 215 0.2919 F
22 30 1.15 41.5 47.5 0.450 82.0 85.0 85.5 84.5 0.75 0.82 0.86 0.86 3480 6182 490 125 210 0.3393 G
26 35 1.15 49.0 56.0 0.367 82.0 85.0 85.5 85.0 0.73 0.82 0.85 0.86 3480 6182 515 130 210 0.3868 G
30 40 1.15 57.0 65.0 0.314 82.0 85.0 85.5 85.0 0.73 0.81 0.85 0.86 3480 6182 530 135 210 0.4271 G

3 x 460 V, 60 Hz, DOL

Current Line to Line Moment
Power Efficiency Powerfactor Speed Thrust LRC LRT BT KVA
F.L. S.F. Resistance of inertia
S.F.
[kW] [HP] [Amp] [Amp] [Ohm] 50 % 75 % 100 % SF 50 % 75 % 100 % SF [rpm] [lbf] [%] [%] [%] [lb*in2] CODE
3.7 5 1.15 7.1 8.1 3.199 77.5 81.5 83.0 82.5 0.72 0.80 0.83 0.84 3500 1686 490 145 245 0.1234 F
5.5 7.5 1.15 10.2 11.6 2.269 79.5 83.0 83.5 83.0 0.76 0.82 0.85 0.86 3490 1686 470 140 230 0.1448 E
7.5 10 1.15 13.8 15.8 1.627 80.0 83.5 84.0 83.5 0.73 0.81 0.85 0.86 3490 1686 490 150 235 0.1637 F
9.2 12.5 1.15 17.0 19.4 1.254 80.5 83.5 84.5 84.0 0.71 0.80 0.84 0.85 3490 1686 495 145 240 0.1780 F
11 15 1.15 20.8 23.4 0.978 80.0 83.5 84.5 84.5 0.66 0.77 0.82 0.84 3500 6182 505 145 250 0.1970 F
13 17.5 1.15 25.0 28.0 0.804 80.0 83.5 84.5 84.5 0.64 0.75 0.81 0.83 3500 6182 500 140 250 0.2183 F
15 20 1.15 28.0 31.5 0.697 80.5 84.0 85.0 85.0 0.68 0.78 0.83 0.85 3500 6182 510 140 245 0.2515 F
18.5 25 1.15 34.5 39.0 0.532 81.0 84.5 85.5 85.0 0.68 0.78 0.83 0.85 3500 6182 530 145 245 0.2919 F
22 30 1.15 40.5 46.0 0.450 81.5 84.5 85.5 85.0 0.69 0.79 0.84 0.85 3490 6182 540 145 235 0.3393 G
26 35 1.15 48.5 54.5 0.367 81.0 84.5 85.5 85.5 0.67 0.78 0.83 0.85 3500 6182 570 150 235 0.3868 G
30 40 1.15 56.0 63.0 0.314 81.0 84.5 85.5 85.5 0.66 0.77 0.82 0.84 3490 6182 585 155 235 0.4271 G

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Electrical data MS6

3 x 575 V, 60 Hz, DOL

Current Line to Line Moment
Power Efficiency Powerfactor Speed Thrust LRC LRT BT KVA
F.L. S.F. Resistance of inertia
S.F.
[kW] [HP] [Amp] [Amp] [Ohm] 50 % 75 % 100 % SF 50 % 75 % 100 % SF [rpm] [lbf] [%] [%] [%] [lb*in2] CODE
3.7 5 1.15 5.7 6.5 5.051 77.5 81.5 83.0 82.5 0.73 0.80 0.84 0.84 3500 1686 475 140 240 0.1234 F
5.5 7.5 1.15 8.2 9.5 3.821 80.0 83.0 83.0 82.0 0.78 0.84 0.85 0.86 3470 1686 425 130 210 0.1448 E
7.5 10 1.15 11.0 12.8 2.660 81.0 83.5 84.0 83.0 0.78 0.83 0.86 0.86 3470 1686 435 130 210 0.1637 E
9.2 12.5 1.15 13.4 15.6 2.174 81.5 84.0 84.0 83.0 0.76 0.83 0.86 0.86 3470 1686 435 125 210 0.1780 E
11 15 1.15 16.0 18.6 1.725 81.5 84.0 84.5 83.5 0.74 0.82 0.85 0.86 3480 6182 440 120 210 0.1970 E
13 17.5 1.15 19.0 21.8 1.428 82.0 84.5 84.5 83.5 0.74 0.82 0.85 0.86 3480 6182 425 110 205 0.2183 D
15 20 1.15 21.6 25.0 1.260 82.5 85.0 84.5 83.5 0.77 0.84 0.86 0.86 3470 6182 415 110 195 0.2515 D
18.5 25 1.15 26.5 30.5 1.003 83.0 85.0 85.0 83.5 0.78 0.84 0.86 0.87 3470 6182 425 110 190 0.2919 D
22 30 1.15 31.5 36.5 0.814 83.0 85.0 85.0 84.0 0.78 0.84 0.86 0.87 3470 6182 440 110 190 0.3393 E
26 35 1.15 37.0 43.0 0.663 83.0 85.5 85.0 84.0 0.78 0.84 0.86 0.87 3470 6182 460 115 185 0.3868 E
30 40 1.15 43.0 49.5 0.546 83.0 85.5 85.5 84.5 0.76 0.83 0.86 0.87 3470 6182 495 125 195 0.4271 F

3 x 400 V, 50 Hz, DOL

Current Line to Line Moment
Power Efficiency Powerfactor Speed Thrust LRC LRT BT
F.L. S.F. Resistance of inertia
S.F.
[kW] [HP] [Amp] [Amp] [Ohm] 50 % 75 % 100 % SF 50 % 75 % 100 % SF [rpm] [lbf] [%] [%] [%] [lb*in2]
3.7 5 1 8.1 3.199 81.1 82.8 82.6 0.78 0.84 0.86 2890 1686 500 165 250 0.1234
5.5 7.5 1 11.8 2.269 82.4 83.2 82.5 0.80 0.86 0.86 2870 1686 475 160 230 0.1448
7.5 10 1 16.0 1.627 82.6 83.5 82.9 0.78 0.84 0.86 2870 1686 495 165 235 0.1637
9.2 12.5 1 19.8 1.254 82.8 83.8 83.3 0.76 0.84 0.86 2870 1686 495 165 245 0.1780
11 15 1 24.0 0.978 82.4 83.9 83.7 0.70 0.80 0.84 2880 6182 500 165 255 0.1970
13 17.5 1 28.5 0.804 82.2 83.8 83.7 0.68 0.80 0.82 2880 6182 495 155 255 0.2183
15 20 1 32.0 0.697 82.9 84.3 84.1 0.72 0.82 0.84 2880 6182 510 155 250 0.2515
18.5 25 1 39.5 0.532 83.3 84.8 84.6 0.72 0.82 0.84 2880 6182 530 165 250 0.2919
22 30 1 47.0 0.450 83.6 84.8 84.6 0.74 0.82 0.84 2880 6182 540 160 240 0.3393
26 35 1 56.0 0.367 83.4 84.8 84.6 0.72 0.82 0.84 2880 6182 565 165 245 0.3868
30 40 1 65.0 0.314 83.3 84.7 84.6 0.70 0.80 0.84 2880 6182 580 170 240 0.4271

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Curves MS6

Curves
Description

MS6 75kW

Fig. 29 Example of MS6 performance curves

To get access to all the parameters shown, it is necessary
to choose an operating point.
In this case, rated power (P2 = 7.5 kW) was chosen.
Parameters to be read out:

Parameter Reading

Motor type MS6T30

Rated power (P2) 7.5 kW
Supply voltage 3 x 400 V
Frequency 50 Hz
Actual power (P2) P2 = 7.5 kW
Power factor (cos ϕ) cos ϕ = 0.84
Efficiency (η) η = 81.5 %
Current I = 15.8 A
Power consumption (P1) P1 = 9.2 kW
Speed of rotation n = 2860

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