Successful Implementation of the ErP Directive www.eaton.eu/moem-ee Perfectly Prepared With Energy-Efficient Solutions for Electric MotorsSwitch, Protect, and Drive Your Motors Today and Tomorrow Using Eaton devices is the best way to make sure you are ready for the new ErP Directive. Our existing range of products for safely switching, protecting, and driving motors has not only been re-engineered in order to meet the Directives requirements, but has also been expanded with ingenious new solutions, including the new PowerXL DE1 variable speed starter. IE3 motors a new challenge for switchgear IE3 premium efficiency motors are characterized not only by significantly improved efficiency, but also by lower internal resistance. As a result, their inrush currents can reach magnitudes of 14 x IN. This means that contactors that are not suitable for use with IE3 motors will see their contact Regulation (EC) No. 640/2009 implementing Directive mechanism wear out more 2005/32/EC with regard to ecodesign requirements for quickly as a result of higher electric motors takes effect on 01/01/2015. This regulation inrush currents, eventually not only governs the use of IE2, IE3, and IE4 motors, but also leading to the contacts places new requirements on motor starters and drives. sticking sooner than normal. Process downtimes are a definite possibility in applications with frequent switching operations, Our Successful Implementation of the ErP Directive white and configurations using short-circuit protective devices, such paper will answer any questions you may have regarding the as fuses and motor-protective circuit-breakers, that are not new Directives: designed for IE3 motors are likely to be rendered ineffective www.eaton.eu/moem-ee due to nuisance blowing and tripping. For more detailed information, please visit: www.eaton.eu/moem-ee Be on the safe side with tested IE3-ready motor starters Eaton motor starters have been specifically tested for operation with IE3 motors. The results The higher inrush currents produced by these motors pose no problem for our motor starters, meaning that there is absolutely no risk of having to deal with faster wear and increased maintenance. You can simply continue to use your Eaton motor starters as usual and switch and protect your IE3 motors today and tomorrow. For detailed information, please visit our IE3 page: www.eaton.eu/IE3