AS 1359.

0—1998

Australian Standard™

Rotating electrical machines—

General requirements

Part 0: Introduction and list of Parts

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 This Australian Standard was prepared by Committee EL/9, Rotating Electrical
Machinery. It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on
2 July 1998 and published on 5 September 1998.

The following interests are represented on Committee EL/9:

Australian British Chamber of Commerce
Australian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Association
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
Confederation of Australian Industry
Department of Defence
Electricity Supply Association of Australia
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 AS 1359.0—1998

Australian Standard™

Rotating electrical machines—

General requirements

Part 0: Introduction and list of Parts

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Originated as AS 1359.0 — 1989.

Second edition 1998.

Published by Standards Australia

(Standards Association of Australia)
1 The Crescent, Homebush, NSW 2140
ISBN 0 7337 2164 8
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PREFACE

This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee EL/9, Rotating
Electrical Machinery, to supersede AS 1359.0 — 1989.
The objective of this Standard is to provide the rotating electrical machine industry and
other interested parties with a list of Parts of AS 1359 and of other Standards relevant to
rotating electrical machines. The list includes a synopsis for each reference.
The objective of this edition is to update the 1989 edition.
Requirements for rotating electrical machinery were first issued in 1927 by the then
Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, with the publication of the
following four Tentative Standard Specifications:
AS
C34—1927 Electrical performance of industrial electric motors and generators with Class
A insulation
C35—1927 Electrical performance of large electric generators and motors (excluding
alternators of the steam turbine driven type)
Rating permitting overloads
C36—1927 Electrical performance of large electric generators and motors (excluding
alternators of the steam turbine driven type)
Continuous maximum rating
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C38—1927 Electrical performance of alternators of the steam turbine driven type

In September 1932 these tentative specifications were endorsed by SAA as Australian
Standard Specifications with amendment.
In 1943 AS C34 — 1932 was superseded by AS C34 — 1943, which was BS 168: 1932
endorsed without amendment.
In 1956 all the above Standards were replaced by AS C319 — 1956, which was an
endorsement without amendment of BS 2613: 1955, Electrical performance of rotating
electrical machinery. This was in turn superseded by AS C319 — 1958, which was an
endorsement without amendment of BS 2613: 1957.
In 1974 AS C319 — 1958 was superseded by the following Parts of AS 1359, General
requirements for rotating electrical machines:
AS
1359.1—1974 Part 1: Definitions
1359.4—1974 Part 4: Rating plate markings
1359.21—1974 Part 21: Classification of methods of cooling
1359.22—1974 Part 22: Classification of mounting arrangements and types of
construction
1359.30—1974 Part 30: Duty and rating
1359.31—1974 Part 31: Service and operating conditions
1359.32—1974 Part 32: Temperature limits and measurements of temperature
1359.40—1974 Part 40: Characteristics of synchronous generators
1359.41—1974 Part 41: General characteristics
1359.60—1974 Part 60: Tests
1359.69—1974 Part 69: Tolerances
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Since 1974 many of the aforementioned Parts of AS 1359 have been revised or withdrawn
and other Parts have been added.
In the preparation of the AS 1359 series of Standards, account was taken of IEC 60034,
Rotating electrical machines, and BS 4999, General requirements for rotating electrical
machines, and acknowledgment is made of the assistance received therefrom.
NOTE: See Appendix B concerning the new numbering system for IEC publications.
The term ‘informative’ has been used in this Standard to define the application of the
appendix to which it applies. An ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and
guidance.

CONTENTS
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1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 PARTS OF AS 1359 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

APPENDICES
A OTHER AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS RELEVANT TO ROTATING
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STANDARDS AUSTRALIA

Australian Standard
Rotating electrical machines — General requirements

Part 0: Introduction and list of Parts

1 INTRODUCTION The AS 1359 series of Standards includes requirements

applicable to rotating electrical machines in general without limitation of output or
voltage.
No machine can comply with all the requirements of AS 1359 since some Parts are not
applicable to every type of machine and other Parts provide a choice of features or
characteristics from which a selection has to be made. Requirements for certain types of
machine incorporating some such selections are specified in individual Parts of AS 1360.
NOTE: See Appendix A.
2 PARTS OF AS 1359 The following is the complete list of the Parts of AS 1359 at
the date of publication. For the convenience of readers, a synopsis of each Part is given.
NOTES:
1 Other Standards relevant to rotating electrical machines are listed in Appendix A.
2 Part numbers 101 to 114 have been chosen to parallel Part numbers of IEC 60034. See
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1359 Rotating electrical machines — General requirements Main title
1359.0 (1998) Part 0: Introduction and list of Parts (This Part)
Introduces the AS 1359 series and lists the Parts issued to date.
Lists also other Australian and IEC Standards relating to the
subject.
1359.2 (1981) Part 2: Dimensional symbols
Specifies letter symbols for the principal dimensions of
machines and slide rails.
1359.3 (1982) Part 3: Direction of rotation and marking of terminals
Defines the direction of rotation and specifies the marking of
terminals and the relationship between the direction of rotation
and the marking of terminals.
1359.10 (1989) Part 10: Designations and dimensions
Specifies the international (IEC 60072) system of designations
for machine parts (frames, mounting flanges, and shafts) and of
the machines themselves, whether foot-mounted,
flange-mounted, or both. Standardized dimensions are specified
for machines with shaft heights from 56 mm to 400 mm,
flanges from 55 mm to 1080 mm PCD, shafts of 7 mm to
150 mm diameter, and slide-rail mountings for machines with
shaft heights from 80 mm to 315 mm. Appropriate flanges are
specified for particular frame sizes.
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1359.20 (1980) Part 20: Classification of types of enclosure
Applies the alphanumeric system of classifying the degrees of
protection provided by the enclosures of machines (as in
AS 1939 — see Appendix A) to rotating electrical machines.
The AS 1939 system is called up with two exceptions.
1359.30 (1997) Part 30: Preferred outputs and frame sizes (Retitled;
Specifies preferred outputs of generators (5.0 kW or kVA to much content
10 000 kW or kVA) and of motors (0.37 kW to 10 000 kW); moved to
also two sets of preferred allocations of output to standard Part 101)
frame sizes for certain three-phase induction motors.
1359.31 (1997) Part 31: Three-phase induction motors — Operation on (Retitled;
unbalanced voltages much content
Specifies the effects of unbalanced voltages on the performance moved to
(currents, torques, speed, noise and vibration) of three-phase Part 101)
cage induction motors. Is identical to IEC 60892:1987.
1359.40 (1977) Part 40: Characteristics of synchronous generators (To be
Specifies requirements for parallel operation of synchronous withdrawn
a.c. generators and sets limits for irregularities in voltage 1998)
waveform. For constant voltage synchronous generators, three Partially
main voltage regulation grades are defined. For each grade, superseded
limits are given for voltage recovery after application of load by Part 101,
and for transient rise in voltage after rejection of load. Advice Section 8
is given on sub-transient reactance.
1359.41 (1986) Part 41: General characteristics IEC 60034-12
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For three-phase cage-induction motors, specifies eight new specifies only

designations (Designs N, NR, NS, NY, H, HR, HS, HY) Designs N,
relating to starting performance, and gives guidance on the NY, H, HY
determination of locked rotor kVA and torque. For machines
generally, specifies momentary overloads, and overspeeds.
Extends IEC 60034-12.
1359.46 (1988) Part 46: Brushes, brush-holders, commutators, and
slip-rings — Glossary of terms
Gives definitions, terminology, schematic representations and
diagrams applicable to carbon brushes and brush-holders for
cylindrical commutators and slip-rings.
1359.47 (1988) Part 47: Brushes and brush-holders — Dimensions
Specifies principal dimensions and tolerances for carbon
brushes (including their terminations) and brush-holders for
cylindrical commutators and slip-rings.
1359.101 (1997) Part 101: Rating and performance Supersedes
Specifies duty types, ratings, site operating conditions, Parts 1, 4, 32,
electrical operating conditions, thermal performance, other 40 (in part),
performance aspects, rating plate markings and tolerances for 60, 69
all types of rotating electrical machines not covered by other
Standards. Is identical with IEC 60034-1, Ed.10, 1996.
Amdt 1 (1997) Part title correction.
Amdt 2 (1998) Covers excess current and torque, Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) and safety.
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1359.102.1 (1997) Part 102.1: Methods for determining losses and With
efficiency — General Part 102.2,
Specifies the calculation of efficiency from the summation of supersedes
individual losses or from measurement of total losses. Specifies Part 33
particular losses to be included for various types of machine.
Details calibrated machine test, zero power-factor test,
retardation test and electrical back-to-back test. Is identical
with IEC 60034-2:1972 including AMD 1:1995 and
AMD 2:1996.
1359.102.2 (1997) Part 102.2: Methods for determining losses and With
efficiency — Calorimetric method Part 102.1,
Specifies the calculation of efficiency (mainly of large supersedes
generators) from the summation of individual losses or from Part 33
measurement of total losses, where the losses are deduced from
the heat produced by them and dissipated by the coolants or in
the surrounding media. Is based on IEC 60034-2A:1974.
1359.106 (1996) Part 106: Methods of cooling (IC Code) Supersedes
Specifies the international IC Code which comprises both Part 21
complete IC designations and (derived) simplified IC
designations of various methods of cooling. An annex compares
the new Codes with the equivalent (superseded) Codes in
IEC 60034-6:1969 and AS 1359.21 — 1974. Is identical with
IEC 60034-6:1991.
1359.107 (1996) Part 107: Classification of types of construction and Supersedes
mounting arrangements (IM Code) Part 22
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Specifies the international IM Code relating to the construction

and mounting of machines which comprises both alphanumeric
designations (Code I), applicable to a limited range of machine
types, and all-numeric designations (Code II), applicable to a
wider range of machines, including those covered by Code I. Is
identical with IEC 60034-7:1992.
1359.109 (1998) Part 109: Noise limits Supersedes
Specifies noise limits in terms of sound power levels for Part 51
machines from 1 kW (1 kVA) to 5500 kW (5500 kVA) using
engineering methods (ISO 3744), engineering or precision
methods (ISO 3741, ISO 3743, ISO 3745, or ISO 9614) or,
subject to conditions, survey methods (ISO 3746 or ISO 3747).
Limits apply to no-load operation and, for certain common
three-phase induction motors, to rated-load operation. Is
identical with IEC 60034-9:1997.
1359.114 (1997) Part 114: Vibration measurements and limits Supersedes
Specifies vibration test procedures and limits for certain d.c. Part 50
and three-phase a.c. machines at nominal speeds from
600 rev/min to 3600 rev/min. Is identical with
IEC 60034-14:1996.

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APPENDIX A
OTHER AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS RELEVANT TO ROTATING
ELECTRICAL MACHINES
(Informative)

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1023 Low voltage switchgear and controlgear — Main title
Protection of electric motors
1023.1 (1985) Part 1: Built-in thermal detectors and associated control
units
Sets out conditions to be met by thermal detectors for building
into or onto the windings of electric motors, and by motor control
units intended to be used therewith, for protection of the
insulation from excessive thermal degradation whilst permitting
maximum utilization of the motor’s capability. Covers two
protection type classifications, viz. the motor protected against
overheating when running on load only and against overheating
both when running and when stalled.
1023.2 (1989) Part 2: Current sensing protection devices for a.c. motors
Specifies requirements for five types of device or relay to protect
a.c. electric motors from over-temperature damage caused by
overload, phase failure, or stalled drive, by sensing the
magnitude, duration, and, depending on the type, other properties
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of motor currents.
1023.3 (1973) Part 3: Inherent overheat protectors
Reconfirmed 1984
Applies to automatically or manually reset devices for use with
a.c. motors having a rated output of 11 kW or less, and suitable
for connection in an external circuit not exceeding 600 V for
motors having a rated voltage not exceeding 3300 V, or in the
motor circuit for motors having a rated voltage not exceeding
600 V. Tests for electrical properties, mechanical endurance,
temperature rise and fire hazard are prescribed.
1029 Low voltage contactors Main title
1029.1 (1985) Part 1: Electromechanical (up to and including 1000 V a.c. To run
and 1200 V d.c.) concurrently
Applies to low voltage a.c. and d.c. contactors for industrial use, with
intended for opening and closing electrical circuits by means of AS 3947.4.1
electrical contacts which are electromechanically operated. (1995)
Covers classification, characteristics, markings, conditions for
operation in service, conditions for construction, tests,
information to be supplied by the purchaser, and the method of
identification of terminals according to circuit functions.
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1076 Code of practice for the selection, installation and Main title
maintenance of electrical apparatus and associated equipment
for use in explosive atmospheres (other than mining
applications)
1076.7 (1977) Part 7: Apparatus with type of protection ‘n’ —
Non-sparking apparatus
Deals with apparatus certified or assessed in accordance with the
requirements of type of protection ‘n’. It does not apply to
underground mining, but may be applied to certain surface
mining installations. For the purpose of the Standard, explosion
risks due to the presence of combustible gases and vapours only
are considered.
1202 A.C. motor starters (up to and including 1000 V) Main title
1202.1 (1981) Part 1: Direct-on-line (full voltage) starters To run
Applies to starters intended to start, inch, plug or accelerate a concurrently
motor to normal speed and to provide means for the protection of with
the motor and its associated circuits against operating overloads AS 3947.4.1
and overheating and to cause the motor to stop. It applies to (1995)
reversing starters, but does not apply to starters for d.c. motors,
static starters for a.c. motors, or control gear for electric traction
or for aircraft. Classification and characteristics, operating
conditions, constructional requirements and details of tests,
including type, routine and special tests, are covered.
1202.2 (1976) Part 2: Star-delta starters As above
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Specifies requirements that are additional to those in Part 1, and

apply to hand-operated or automatically operated starters for
industrial use, the main contacts of which are intended to be
connected to circuits of rated voltage not exceeding 1000 V a.c.
1202.3 (1976) Part 3: Autotransformer starters As above
1202.4 (1976) Part 4: Rheostatic rotor starters As above
1360 Rotating electrical machines of particular types or for Main title
particular applications
1360.11 (1980) Part 11: Dimensions and performance of small power
electrical machines
Applies to a.c., d.c., and universal machines of rated output up to
750 W (or 750 V.A) per 1000 r/min with rated voltages up to
240 V d.c., up to 480 V single-phase a.c., and up to 650 V
three-phase a.c., intended for applications for which a light
construction is adequate. Dimensions are specified for four frame
sizes and for four methods of mounting. A shaft extension is
specified for each frame size; in two cases an alternative smaller
diameter shaft extension is specified. Preferred outputs between
2.5 W and 3000 W are listed but not allocated to frame sizes.
1360.60 (1984) Part 60: Stepping motors
Specifies requirements for electromagnetic stepping motors (not
including hydraulic and ‘rachet’ types), i.e. reversible brushless
d.c. motors having rotors which move in discrete angular
increments depending on programmed stator energization.
Defines terminology and specifies 12 parameters for which
manufacturers are to give values, test methods, and (inch)
dimensions for given frame sizes.
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1939 (1990) Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical
equipment (IP Code)
Specifies an alphanumeric code for classifying the degrees of
protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment rated
up to 72.5 kV. It covers protection of persons against access to
hazardous parts and of equipment against ingress of solid foreign
objects, dust, and harmful quantities of water. Tests, access
probes and object probes and other test equipment are specified.
It is identical with IEC 60529:1989.
1939 Wallchart 1 (Supplement 1 to AS 1939 — 1990)
Supplement 1 Displays in text and diagrams the meanings of the two
(1990) characteristic numerals of the IP Code specified in
AS 1939 — 1990, in particular the dual protection of persons and
of equipment indicated by the first numeral and the protection
against ingress of water indicated by the second numeral. It is
intended as an aid to be read in conjunction with AS 1939.
Refers to AS 1939 Supplement 2.
1939 Wallchart 2 (Supplement 2 to AS 1939 — 1990)
Supplement 2 Displays the various combinations of first characteristic numeral
(1990) and additional letter (indicating the protection of persons and the
protection of equipment against solid foreign objects) included in
the IP Code. Specifies and depicts basic details of access and
object probes. Is intended as an aid to be read in conjunction
with AS 1939. Refers to AS 1939 Supplement 1 for the second
characteristic numeral.
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2232 High voltage motor starters Main title

2232.1 (1979) Part 1: Direct-on-line (full voltage) a.c. starters
Applies to starters for industrial use in circuits from 1000 V to
10 000 V, intended to start and accelerate a motor to normal
speed and to provide means for the protection of the motor and
its associated circuits against operating overloads, and to
intentionally cause the motor to stop. It includes classification,
characteristics, markings, operating conditions, construction and
tests, and an appendix deals with coordination with short-circuit
protective devices.
2236 (1994) Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres —
Dust-excluding ignition-proof (DIP) enclosure
Specifies requirements for the design and construction and testing
of enclosures for electrical equipment for use in areas where
combustible dust is present. Covers materials, mechanical
strength, joints, windows, connection facilities, plugs and sockets,
glands and marking.
2380 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres — Main title
Explosion-protection techniques
2380.1 (1989) Part 1: General requirements
Prescribes general requirements for the construction, marking and
testing of electrical equipment intended for use in explosive
atmospheres and is supplemented by other Parts covering specific
types of protection.
2380.2 (1991) Part 2: Flameproof enclosure d
Specifies the design, construction and testing requirements for the
flameproof enclosure of electrical equipment for use in explosive
atmospheres.
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2380.4 (1994) Part 4: Pressurized rooms or pressurized enclosures
Specifies requirements for the design, construction and testing of
rooms and enclosures of electrical equipment in which the entry
of flammable gas or vapour is prevented by maintaining the air
(or other non-flammable gas) within the room or enclosure at a
specified pressure above that of the external atmosphere.
Requirements for the use of pressurized rooms and enclosures in
Class II combustible dust areas are also included.
2380.6 (1988) Part 6: Increased safety
Specifies design, construction and testing requirements for
increased safety electrical equipment for use in explosive
atmospheres.
2380.9 (1991) Part 9: Type of protection n — Non-sparking
Specifies design, construction and testing requirements for
non-sparking electrical equipment for use in explosive
atmospheres. Includes the requirements for enclosed-break
devices and non-incentive components, sealed devices and
restricted-breathing enclosures.
2381 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres — Selection, Main title
installation and maintenance
2381.1 (1991) Part 1: General requirements
Specifies general requirements for the selection, installation and
maintenance of electrical equipment for use in areas where
flammable materials are generated, processed, handled or stored,
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and which are therefore potentially hazardous.

2381.2 (1993) Part 2: Flameproof enclosure d
Specifies requirements for the selection, installation and
maintenance of electrical equipment, for use in explosive
atmospheres, which have been certified or assessed in accordance
with the requirements of type of protection ‘d’. It does not apply
to electrical equipment used in underground mining.
2381.6 (1993) Part 6: Increased safety e
Specifies requirements for the selection, installation and
maintenance of electrical equipment, for use in explosive
atmospheres, which have been certified or assessed in accordance
with the requirements of type of protection ‘e’. It does not apply
to electrical equipment used in underground mining.
2381.10 (1995) Part 10: Equipment in combustible dust (Class II) areas
Sets out requirements for the selection, installation and
maintenance of electrical equipment for use in areas where
combustible dust may be present in quantities that are likely to
produce a fire or explosion.
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2430 Classification of hazardous areas Main title
2430.1 (1987) Part 1: Explosive gas atmospheres
Provides a classification of areas according to the likely existence
of an explosive gas/air mixture, including areas in which the
mixture is continuously present or present for long periods
(Zone 0), areas in which the mixture is likely to occur in normal
operation (Zone 1), and areas in which the mixture is not likely
to occur or will exist for only a short time (Zone 2). Basic
principles involved in classification are given and the factors to
be considered in determining the type and extent of zones are
described.
NOTE: For guidance on the classification of particular areas see
AS/NZS 2430.3.1 to AS/NZS 2430.3.9.
2430.2 (1986) Part 2: Combustible dusts
Sets out requirements for the classification of Class II hazardous
areas according to the existence of, or the likelihood for the
existence of, electrically conductive or non-conductive
combustible dusts. Appendices cover basic dust-hazard principles,
and tables are given of the important characteristics of
agricultural, carbonaceous, chemical, metal and plastics dusts.
2625 Rotating and reciprocating machinery — Mechanical vibration Main title
2625.1 (1983) Part 1: Basis for specifying evaluation standards
Provides framework for preparing a standard for the evaluation of
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the vibration severity of a machine in the operating range 10 r/s

to 200 r/s. Does not apply to the evaluation of vibration of
machines with respect to noise control. Considers only those
vibrations occurring in the surfaces of the machines, on the
bearings, or at the mounting points, in the frequency range 10 Hz
to 1000 Hz.
2625.2 (1983) Part 2: Test and measurement conditions for rotating
electrical machines
Relates to vibration severity of machines run alone under
controlled test conditions. Applies to d.c. and 3-phase a.c.
machines with shaft heights 56 mm and higher and at a rated
power of up to 50 MW, at nominal speeds from 10 r/s up to and
including 60 r/s. Vertical machines with shaft height below
400 mm are also covered but only if measured in a state of soft
suspension.
2625.3 (1983) Part 3: Measurement and evaluation of vibration severity of
large machines in situ
Sets out the procedure for evaluating vibration performance of
large machines with rotating masses and a power of more than
300 kW and speeds from 10 r/s to 200 r/s. These machines can
either be coupled rigidly or flexibly or be connected through
gears. It is concerned only with the severity of the mechanical
vibration of individual machine systems and not with the sound
energy radiated from individual vibrating parts.
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2625.4 (1986) Part 4: Measurements and evaluation of vibration severity of
small rotating machines
Sets out the procedure for evaluating the vibration severity of
rotating machines with powers less than 300 kW and speeds from
10 r/s to 200 r/s. These machines may be coupled rigidly or
flexibly or they may be connected through gears. It does not
apply to prime movers or driven equipment in which the major
working components have a reciprocating motion.
2679 (1984) Vibration and shock — Mechanical vibration of rotating and
reciprocating machinery — Requirements for instruments for
measuring vibration severity
Specifies requirements for instruments measuring vibration
severity of rotating and reciprocating machinery. The instruments
give direct indication or recording of true root-mean-square
vibration velocity. The Standard is based on ISO 2954.
2768 (1985) Electrical insulating materials — Evaluation and classification
based on thermal endurance
Specifies a numerical system of classifying materials and systems
based on their thermal endurance, ranging from Class 90 to Class
250 (in nine steps) thereafter in steps of 25, the figure indicating
the assigned Celsius temperature. Retains the AS C320
alphabetical classifications Y, A, E, B, F, and H (but not C)
as an alternative for the time being. Describes the evaluation of
long-term thermal properties of materials and of more complex
insulation systems, and the influence of service conditions. Also
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defines the responsibility for assigning thermal identification and

classification. Is based on, but differs from IEC 60085 (1984)
which specifies a part-alphabetical part-numerical system of
classification and which permits alternative systems of
identification of materials used in certain products.
2790 (1989) Electricity generating sets — Transportable (up to 25 kW)
Specifies safety and performance requirements for transportable
electricity generating sets (up to 25 kW) intended to provide
independent mains-voltage a.c. power supply. Safety
requirements are related to electrical, mechanical and thermal
hazards and to the prevention of fire and explosion. Specifies
also aspects of rating, performance, design, construction, and
markings. Appendices list details to be specified before purchase,
and recommendations for use.
Amdt 1 (1989)
3947 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Main title
3947.1 (1993) Part 1: General rules
Applies to switchgear and controlgear that connect to circuits
which have a rated voltage not exceeding 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V
d.c. Is technically equivalent to IEC 60947-1.
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Ref. (date) Publication title, part title and precis Note

3947.4.1 (1995) Part 4.1: Contactors and motor-starters — Electromechanical Refers to
contactors and motor-starters AS 3947.1
Applies to a.c. and d.c. contactors and a.c. motor-starters whose
main contacts are intended to be connected to circuits, the rated (See Note)
voltage of which does not exceed 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c.
Specifies requirements for contactors associated with overload or
short-circuit protective devices, starters associated with
short-circuit and integrated overload protective devices and
contactors or starters combined with their own short-circuit
protective devices. Is technically equivalent to IEC 60947-4-1.
NOTE: This Standard runs concurrently with AS 1023.2,
AS 1029.1, AS 1202.1, AS 1202.2, AS 1202.3 and AS 1202.4.
3947.4.2 (1995) Part 4.2: Contactors and motor starters — A.C. Refers to
semiconductor motor controllers and starters AS 3947.1
Applies to controllers and starters intended to be connected to
circuits, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1000 V a.c. Supersedes
and which uses power semi-conductor switching elements for AS 1202.5
simple starting and stopping, manoeuvring and controlled running
of induction motors. Is technically equivalent to IEC 60947-4-2.
4307 Rotating electrical machines — Repair and overhaul Main title
4307.1 (1995) Part 1: Low voltage machines
(25 pp)
Specifies minimum requirements and gives procedural guidance
for the rewinding and rebuilding of rotating electrical machines
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of 180 W to 400 kW with a rated voltage not exceeding 1000 V

a.c. or 1500 V d.c.

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APPENDIX B
PUBLICATIONS* FROM IEC TECHNICAL COMMITTEE No. 2
(Informative)

IEC (date) Publication title, part title and precis Refer AS

60034 (—) Rotating electrical machines 1359
60034-1 (1996) Part 1: Rating and performance 1359.101
(125 pp) (10th edition)
Amdt 1 (1997) (5 pp) 1359.101 to be
Adds new Sections on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and amended
on safety.
60034-2 (1972) Part 2: Methods for determining losses and efficiency of 1359.102.1
rotating electrical machinery from tests (excluding machines
for traction vehicles)
(55 pp) (Third edition)

Amdt 1 (1995) (35 pp)

Amends some requirements and details the retardation method.
Amdt 2 (1996) (21 pp)
Amends the reference temperature and details provisional
methods relevant to converter-fed cage induction machines.
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60034-2A (1974) First supplement: Measurement of losses by the calorimetric 1359.102.2

method
(36 pp) (Third edition)
60034-3 (1988) Part 3: Specific requirements for turbine-type synchronous —
machines
(47 pp) (Fourth edition)
Applies to three-phase turbine-type machines, with rated outputs
of 10 MVA and above, used as generators.
60034-4 (1985) Part 4: Methods for determining synchronous machine —
quantities from tests
(175 pp) (Second edition)
Applies to three-phase synchronous machines of 1 kVA rating
and larger with rated frequency not more than 400 Hz and not
less than 15 Hz. An appendix gives unconfirmed test methods for
determining synchronous machine quantities.
NOTES:
1 Tests are not applicable to synchronous machines such as
permanent magnet field machines, inductor type machines,
etc.
2 They also apply to brushless machines, but certain variations
exist and special precautions should be taken.
Amdt 1 (1995) (3 pp)
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* In January 1997, IEC commenced numbering its publications from 60000 by adding 60000 to the number of
each publication. This coordinates IEC numbering with ISO numbering. During the transition period an IEC
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IEC (date) Publication title, part title and precis Refer AS

60034-5 (1991) Part 5: Classification of degrees of protection provided by 1359.20
enclosures of rotating electrical machines (IP Code) and
(37 pp) (Third edition) 1939
Describes definitions for standard degrees of protection provided
by enclosures; protection of machines against harmful effects due
to the ingress of water; designation for these protective degrees,
and tests to verify that the machines meet the requirements.
60034-6 (1991) Part 6: Methods of cooling (IC Code) 1359.106
(39 pp) (Second edition)
60034-7 (1992) Part 7: Classification of types of constructions and mounting 1359.107
arrangements (IM Code)
(45 pp) (Second edition)
60034-8 (1972) Part 8: Terminal markings and direction of rotation of 1359.3
rotating machines (1982)
(20 pp) (First edition)
Determines terminal markings, direction of rotation and relation
between terminal markings and direction of rotation for a.c.
machines without commutator and d.c. commutator machines.
Amdt 1 (1990) (3 pp) Not adopted
Expands on direction of rotation for a.c. polyphase machines
(without commutators).
Amdt 2 (1996) (23 pp) Awaiting new
Adds further examples of terminal markings. edition of
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IEC 60034-8
60034-9 (1997) Part 9: Noise limits 1359.109
(19 pp) (Third edition) In course of
publication
60034-10 (1975) Part 10: Conventions for description of synchronous —
machines
(20 pp) (First edition)
Establishes certain conventions for the description of
synchronous machines, in correlation with accepted conventions
for electric and magnetic circuits.
60034-11 Part 11: Built-in thermal protection Main title
60034-11 (1978) Chapter 1: Rules for protection of rotating electrical —
machines
(31 pp) (First edition)
Applies to machines with rated voltages less than or equal to
660 V and which are in accordance with IEC 60034-1.
Establishes requirements for the use of thermal protection
systems with thermal detectors or thermal protectors. Gives
definitions, types of built-in protection, performance of systems,
fitting and connection of thermal detectors and protectors, type
and routine tests.
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IEC (date) Publication title, part title and precis Refer AS

60034-11-2 (1984) Chapter 2: Thermal detectors and control units used in —
thermal protection systems
(57 pp) (First edition)
Specifies the rules and application of thermal detectors and their
associated control units (when used), which initiate a switching
function in thermal protection systems incorporated in rotating
electrical machines in accordance with the requirements of
Chapter 1.
Gives the characteristics of an interchangeable system using PTC
thermistor detectors and control units.
Amdt 1 (1990) (12 pp)
Concerns thermal detectors and their control units.
60034-11-3 (1984) Chapter 3: General rules for thermal protectors used in —
thermal protection systems
(43 pp) (First edition)
Applies to thermal protectors for use with rotating electrical
machines with a rated voltage less than or equal to 660 V and a
rated output less than or equal to 11 kW.
60034-12 (1980) Part 12: Starting performance of single-speed three-phase 1359.41
cage induction motors for voltages up to and including 660 V (1986)
(19 pp) (First edition)
Specifies four standard designs of starting performance for
three-phase motors, from 0.4 kW up to 630 kW for direct on-line
or star-delta starting and rated on the basis of duty-type S1
(maximum continuous rating). Also covers dual voltage motors in
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so far as the flux saturation level is the same for both voltages.
Amdt 1 (1992) (5 pp) Not adopted
Clarifies requirements.
Amdt 2 (1995) (3 pp)
Increases scope from 660 V to 690 V.
60034-13 (1980) Part 13: Specification for mill auxiliary motors —
(27 pp) (First edition)
Specifies mechanical and electrical requirements and dimensions
for footmounted d.c. mill auxiliary motors for heavy duty steel
mill service. Covers series, compound, shunt, compositely and
separately excited motors and motors with compensating
winding, with rated voltages of 230 V, 460 V and 550 V, with
rated outputs 3.75 kW to 243 kW, and rated speeds 360 rev/min
to 1130 rev/min.
60034-14 (1996) Part 14: Mechanical vibration of certain machines with shaft 1359.114
heights 56 mm and higher — Measurement, evaluation and
limits of the vibration
(25 pp) (Second edition)
60034-15 (1995) Part 15: Impulse voltage withstand levels of rotating a.c. —
machines with form-wound stator coils
(17 pp) (Second edition)
Applies to rotating a.c. machines for rated voltages from 3 kV to
15 kV inclusive and incorporating form-wound stator coils.
Specifies the rated down-to-earth impulse voltage withstand
levels and the test procedure and voltages to be applied to the
main and interturn insulation of sample coils.
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IEC (date) Publication title, part title and precis Refer AS

60034-16 Part 16: Excitation systems for synchronous machines Main title
60034-16-1 (1991) Chapter 1: Definitions —
(19 pp) (First edition)
Defines terms for the excitation system of synchronous rotating
electrical machines
60034-16-2 (1991) Chapter 2: Models for power system studies —
(67 pp) (First edition)
Recommends modelling guidelines and appropriate models for
excitation systems for use in power system stability studies and
includes a nomenclature defining the parameters and variables
used.
60034-16-3 (1996) Section 3: Dynamic performance —
(33 pp) (First edition)
Briefly reviews the methods available for investigating the
response characteristics of the synchronous machine with its
closed-loop excitation control. This publication has the status of
a technical report — type 2.
60034-17 (1992) Part 17: Guide for the application of cage induction motors —
when fed from converters
(25 pp) (First edition)
Deals with the steady-state operation of motors falling within the
scope of IEC 60034-12 when fed from indirect type converters.
Has the status of a technical report.
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60034-18 Part 18: Functional evaluation of insulation systems Main title

60034-18-1 (1992) Section 1: General guidelines —
(45 pp) (First edition)
Provides test procedures and classification principles of
insulation systems for rotating electrical machines. Tests are of
comparative type between a reference system and a candidate
system and apply to alternating or direct current machines.
Amdt 1 (1996) (17 pp)
Updates the guidelines.
60034-18-21 (1992) Section 21: Test procedures for wire-wound windings — —
Thermal evaluation and classification
(73 pp) (First edition)
Provides procedures for the thermal evaluation and classification
of insulation systems of wire-wound winding machines. Should
be used in conjunction with Section 1.
Amdt 1 (1994) (3 pp)
Gives information about procedures 1 to 5.
Amdt 2 (1996) (13 pp)
Updates the procedures.
60034-18-22 (1996) Section 22: Test procedures for wire-wound windings — —
Classification of changes and insulation component
substitutions
(29 pp) (First edition)
Gives test procedures for the thermal evaluation and
classification of changes and insulation component substitutions
in insulation systems used or proposed for use in a proven
insulation system used in wire-wound windings. This publication
has the status of a technical report — type 2.
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IEC (date) Publication title, part title and precis Refer AS

60034-18-31 (1992) Section 31: Test procedures for form-wound windings — —
Thermal evaluation and classification of insulation systems
used in machines up to and including 50 MVA and 15 kV
(27 pp) (First edition)
Provides procedures for the thermal evaluation and classification
of insulation systems used in machines up to and including
50 MVA and 15 kV. Should be used in conjunction with
Section 1.
Amdt 1 (1996) (5 pp)
Updates the procedures.
60034-18-32 (1995) Section 32: Test procedures for form-wound windings — —
Electrical evaluation of insulation systems used in machines
up to and including 50 MVA and 15 kV
(26 pp) (First edition)
This publication has the status of a technical report — type 2.
60034-18-33 (1995) Section 33: Test procedures for form-wound windings — —
Multifactor functional evaluation —
Endurance under combined thermal and electrical stresses of
insulation systems used in machines up to and including
50 MVA and 15 kV
(45 pp) (First edition)
This publication has the status of a technical report — type 2.
60034-19 (1995) Part 19: Specific test methods for d.c. machines on —
conventional and rectifier-fed supplies
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(37 pp) (First edition)

Describes methods for determining characteristic quantities for
d.c. conventional and rectifier-fed machines of 1 kW and above.
60034-22 (1996) Part 22: AC generators for reciprocating internal —
combustion (RIC) engine driven generating sets
(35 pp) (First edition)
Establishes the principal characteristics of a.c. generators under
the control of their voltage regulators when used for
reciprocating internal combustion engine driven generating sets.
Supplements the requirements given in IEC 60034-1.
60050 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary Main title
60050(411) (1996) Chapter 411: Rotating machines —
(195 pp) (Second edition)
Defines hundreds of terms relating to machines, windings
(magnetic and electric parts), mechanical parts, protection by
enclosures, machine characteristics, operating and testing.
60072 Dimensions and output series for rotating electrical machines —
60072-1 (1991) Part 1: Frame numbers 56 to 400 and flange numbers 55 to 1359.10
1080 (1989)
(127 pp) (Sixth edition)
Covers most industrial rotating electrical machines within the
dimension range: Foot-mounted: shaft heights 56 mm to 400 mm;
Flange-mounted: pitch circle diameter of flange 55 mm to
1080 mm.
Gives fixing dimensions, shaft extension dimensions and output
powers. Maximum permissible torques for continuous duty on
a.c. motors are also listed for various shaft diameters.
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IEC (date) Publication title, part title and precis Refer AS

60072-2 (1990) Part 2: Frame numbers 355 to 1000 and flange numbers 1180 —
to 2360
(29 pp) (First edition)
Relates to all kinds of rotating electrical machines with a
horizontal shaft, and any one of three specific types of foot
mounting — i.e. machines with feet down, machines with feet
up, and machines for which the bed-plate is an integral part —
and with mounting flange for which the shaft height in the feet
down version is between 355 mm and 1000 mm and pitch circle
diameter of fixing holes between 1180 mm and 2360 mm.
60072-3 (1994) Part 3: Small built-in motors — Flange numbers BF10 to —
BF50
(7 pp) (First edition)
60136 (1986) Dimensions of brushes and brush-holders for electrical 1359.47
machinery (1988)
(62 pp) (Second edition)
Applies to the brushes and brush-holders for electrical machines
with cylindrical commutators and slip-rings.
Amdt 1 (1995) (5 pp) Not adopted
Appends details of spade, flag and double shoe terminals.
60204 Electrical equipment of industrial machines Main title
60204-1 (1997) Part 1: General requirements
Applies to the electrical and electronic equipment of industrial
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machines. Promotes the safety of persons who come into contact

with industrial machines, not only from hazards associated with
electricity (such as electrical shock and fire), but also resulting
from the malfunction of the electrical equipment itself. Addresses
hazards associated with the machine and its environment.
60276 (1968) Definitions and nomenclature for carbon brushes, 1359.46
brush-holders, commutators and slip-rings (1988)
(35 pp) (First edition)
Establishes a vocabulary of definitions and terms for classes of
brush grades, brushes, tops, flexibles (shunts) and connections,
terminals, commutators and slip-rings, commutator marking and
other miscellaneous details. Contains illustrations for each term.
NOTE: For definitions and terminology of brushholders for (1359.46)
electrical machines, see IEC 60560.
Amdt 1 (1987) (6 pp)
Adds examples.
60279 (1969) Measurement of the winding resistance of an a.c. machine —
during operation at alternating voltage
(22 pp) (First edition)
Gives methods for measuring the winding resistances of a.c.
machines without interrupting the on-load test and, therefore,
without having to make extrapolations. Has the status of a
technical report.
60356 (1971) Dimensions for commutators and slip-rings —
(23 pp) (First edition)
Covers copper bars for commutator segments as well as
diameters of finished commutators and slip-rings for rotating
electrical machines.
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IEC (date) Publication title, part title and precis Refer AS

60413 (1972) Test procedures for determining physical properties of brush —
materials for electrical machines
(41 pp) (First edition)
Provides a uniform procedure for determining density and
porosity, hardness, resistivity, transverse strength and ash content
of brush materials.
60560 (1977) Definitions and terminology of brush-holders for electrical 1359.46
machines
(23 pp) (First edition)
Establishes a common vocabulary for terms and definitions for
determining the functions and characteristics of brush-holders.
Covers arrangements of brushes and boxes, pressure systems and
characteristics of construction. Contains illustrations for each
term.
NOTE: For definitions and nomenclature for carbon brushes, (1359.46)
brush-holders, commutators and slip-rings, see IEC 60276.
60681 Dimensions of small power motors for definite purpose Main title
application
60681-1 (1980) Part 1: Oil burner motors —
(18 pp) (First edition)
Specifies dimensions for small power motors intended for driving
oil burners for voltages up to 500 V, 50 Hz and 60 Hz.
60773 (1983) Test methods and apparatus for the measurement of the —
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operational characteristics of brushes

(59 pp) (First edition)
Applies to test methods and apparatus for the measurement of the
operational characteristics of brushes (contact drop voltage,
coefficient of friction, brush wear) designed to operate on
commutating and slip ring machines under specified test
conditions. Does not apply to brushes for small power machines
and automotive machines.
60778 (1984) Brush-holders for slip-rings, Group R — type RA —
(21 pp) (First edition)
Applies to radial brush-holders for slip-rings to be used on
medium size asynchronous industrial machines of conventional
construction for general applications, having shaft heights
between 160 mm and 400 mm in the recommended range (160,
180, 200, 225, 250, 280, 315, 355, 400 mm). Has the status of a
technical report.
60842 (1988) Guide for application and operation of turbine-type —
synchronous machines using hydrogen as a coolant
(19 pp) (First edition)
This guide should be used in conjunction with IEC 60034-3. It
presents guidance on some design features and operating
procedures intended to avoid the occurrence, or ignition, of an
ignitable mixture of hydrogen and air, either in the machine itself
or associated equipment.
60892 (1987) Effects of unbalanced voltages on the performance of 3-phase 1359.31
cage induction motors
(9 pp) (First edition)
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IEC (date) Publication title, part title and precis Refer AS

60894 (1987) Guide for test procedure for the measurement of loss tangent —
of coils and bars for machine windings
(19 pp) (First edition)
Applies to a method of measuring dielectric loss properties of the
insulation system of the slot portions of new coils or bars for
rotating electrical machines having rated voltage UN of 5 kV and
above.
60991 (1989) Resilient mounting rings for small motors — Mounting —
dimensions
(7 pp) (First edition)
61015 (1990) Brush-holders for electrical machines. Guide to the —
measurement of the static thrust applied to brushes
(13 pp) (First edition)
Specifies a method of measuring the thrust applied to brushes by
brush-holder pressure systems. Applies only to the type of
brush-holder in which the brush travels freely within a box. Has
the status of a technical report.
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