The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard 60529, “Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code),” addresses the degrees of protection for electrical machines (motors and generators). The “IP” acronym means “international protection” but is sometimes referred to as “ingress protection.” The IP code is commonly displayed on the nameplates of metric machines that are manufactured to IEC standards.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has published a new standard: IEEE Std. 3004.8-2016, “Recommended Practice for Motor Protection in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems.” If you’re an electrical professional who deals with a broad spectrum of motor protection schemes, including low- and medium-voltage AC and DC motors, then you need to become familiar with this standard.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has published a new standard, IEEE Std. 3004.8-2016, “Recommended Practice for Motor Protection in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems.” This document provides guidance for motor protection for industrial and commercial applications. As motor service centers, the more we understand about the application and protection of motors in their applications, the better service we can offer to our customers.

El Instituto de Ingenieros Eléctricos y Electrónicos (IEEE) ha publicado una nueva norma, la IEEE 3004.8-2016: “Práctica Recomendada para la Protección de Motores en Sistemas de Potencia Industriales y Comerciales”. Los “libros de colores” están en proceso de revisión y actualización y sus designaciones cambiaron. Cada uno de los trece libros de la serie de normas de los “Libros de Colores IEEE” trata un aspecto diferente sobre la producción, distribución y uso de la energía eléctrica en sistemas de potencia industriales y comerciales; la 3004.8 reemplaza el Capítulo 10 del “Buff” book, IEEE 242-2001.

This series of four articles covers many schemes of motor protection and control.