IS : 996 - 1979

( Reaffirmed 2002
1996 ))
( Reaffirmed

Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
SINGLE PHASE SMALL AC AND
UNIVERSAL
ELECTRIC MOTORS

(Second Revision)
Fourth Reprint JUbE 1998

UDC 621.313.13/.14.025.1

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BUREAU
MANAK

Gr8

OF

BHAVAN,

INDIAN

9 BAHADUR
NEW
DELHI

1980

STANDARDS
SHAH
110002

ZAFAR

MARG

December

1980

Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
SINGLE PHASE SMALL AC AND
UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC MOTORS
(

Second Revision )

Rotating Machinery Sectional Committee, ETDC 15

RefiWSHlting

Chainnon

Bharat Bijlee Ltd, Bombay

SHRI J. S. ZAVERI
MImb8rS

SHRI S. G. DE~HMUKH( Alternate to

Shri J. S. Zaireri )
NGEF Ltd, Bangalore
SHRI T. APPASWAMY
SHRI A. N. SXIVATHSA( Altmats )
Guest, Keen, Williams Ltd, Bombay
SHRI P. R. BAPAT
SHRI A. S. ABHYANKAR ( Alternate )
Walchandnagar Industries Ltd, Walchandnagar
SHRI S. S. BIJLANI
SHRI A. G. DOSHI( Aftcrnatc )
CHIEF ENGINEER( E )-II
Central Public Works Department, New Delhi
SURVEYOROP WORKSII ( Alternate )
Central Electricity Authority, New Delhi
DIRECTOR( HED-1)
DEPUTY DIRECTOR(HED- 1) (Alternate)
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF WEAPON Naval Headquarters
EQUIPMENT
ASSISTANTDIRECTORELECTRICAL
ENGINEERIMG
( Al ternate )
DEPUTY DIRECTOROF INSPECTION Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals, New
Delhi
SHRIJ.
s. PASS1 (Alternate )
JOINT DIRECXOR S T A N D A R D s Railway Board ( Ministry of Railways )
( ELECT)-I, RDSO
DEPUTY DIRJXXOR STANDARDS
SHRI P( E;E;!~~~DSO
(Alternate)
Army Headquarters
!&I P. ANANTHARAM (Altcrnctc)
Kirloskar Electric Co Ltd, Bangalore
SHRI A. K. NAGARKA~I
SHRI M. GANESH( Alternate )
SWRIJ. M. NAIK
Millowners Association, Bombay
SHRI S. SARUP (Alternate)
SHRI J. S. NEGI
Jyoti Ltd, Vadodara
SHRI D. K. KULKARNI ( Alternak? )
( Continud on fiagt 2 )

BUREAU

@ Copyright
OF INDIAN

1980
STANDARDS

This publication is protected under the lndiun Copyright Acf (XIV of 1957 ) and
reproduction in whole or in part by any means except with written permission of the
publisher shall be deemed to be an infringement
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IS :!B6-1979
( Confinuedfrom page 1 )
Rejresenting

Members

Hindustan Brown Boveri Ltd; Bombay

DR M. S. PADBIDRI
SHRI Y. D. DORA] ( Allcmate)
SHRI D. P. PATEL
SHRI R. K. TASKAR ( Alternate)
DR G. M. PHADKS

Crompton Greaves Ltd, Bombay

Indian
Electrical
Manufacturers
Bombay
Fact
Engineering
&
Design
Udydgmandal
Siemcns India Ltd, Bombay

SHRI K. P. R. P~LLAI

SHRI V. RAMASWAMY
SHRI S. N. GHOSH ( Alternate )
SHRI K. N. RAMASWAMY

Directorate General
New Delhi

SHRIR. K. GUPTA ( AIrcrnafr)

SHRI RAMESHCHANDRA
SHRI P. DUTTA ( Alternate )
SHRI A. S. R. SASTRY
SARI N. P. GUPTA ( Alternate I )
SHRI S. C. GOELLA ( Ahrnate LI
SHRI P. K. SAXENA
SHRI G. L. DUA ( Alternate )
SHRI G. B. SINGH
SHRI P. C. SENGUPTA(Alternate)
SHRI D. N. UPADHYAY
SHRI S. P. SACHDEV,
Director ( Elcc tech)

of

Technical

Association,
Organization,

Devclopmcnt,

Delhi Electric Supply Undertaking, New Delhi

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, Hyderabad
)

Rural Electrification

Corporation

Ltd, New Delhi

Steel Authority of India Ltd, New Delhi

National Test House, Calcutta
Director General, IS1 ( Ex-ojicio Member )

Secretary
SHRI R. K. MONGA

Deputy Director ( Elec tech ), IS1

Small Motors Subcommittee,

ETDC 15 : 2

Convener

S~zar R. K. TASKAR

Crompton

Greaves Ltd, Bombay

Members
R. N. KASTURY( Alternate to

Shri R. K. Taskar )
Ralliwolf Ltd, Bombay
+SRRI V. R. DAKSHINAMURTHY
SHRI D. I. KHUSHALANI( Alfernate )
Bhangar Bros & Co Pvt Ltd, Bombay
SHRI H. K. DIV~KAR
The Coimbatore District Qnall Scale Industries
SHRI S. JAGADESAN
Association, Coimbatore
DR S. BALAKRISHNAN
( Alternate )
General Radio & Appliances Ltd, Bombay
SHRI M. L. JHA
Small Industries Service
Institute
(Ministry
of
SHRI B. MAJUMDAR
Industrv j. New Delhi
SHRI S. K. SHARMA ( Alternate)
All India Electric Motor Manufacturers AssociaSHRI P. V. MEHTA
tion, Bombay
SHRI DHRUV M. NAIK ( Alternafe)
( Costind
on pa;c 36)
SHRI

IS :!w6;1979

Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
SINGLE PHASE SMALL AC AND
UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC MOTORS

( Second Revision)
0.

FOREWORD

0.1 This Indian Standard (Second Revision ) was adopted by the Indian
Standards Institution on 31 October 1979, after the draft finalized by the
Rotating Machinery Sectional Committee had been approved by the
Electrotechnical Division Council.
0.2 This standard was first issued in 1959, covering single phase and three
phase motors with Class A insulation. It was revised in 1964 in which
many modifications were made and also three phase motors were excluded
from this standard.
0.3 The present revision of this standard has been prepared to align it with
the latest developments in this field and also to include the following
changes:
4 The motors intended for use in domestic appliances which may
not be complying with requirements specified for enclosures
( see 4.2 ) have been included,
b) The performance values for 4-pole general purpose motors have
been included,
The
routine and type tests have been specified for universal motors,
cl
and
4 Dimensions for large number of frame designations of foot
mounted and flange mounted motors have been included.
0.4 This standard recommends the important dimensions for frame of
motors with foot or resilient mounting either with sleeve or ball bearings
which are necessary to ensure mechanical interchangeability.
0.5 This standard covers the requirements and tests for general purpose
motors. The motors used in specific applications may have special requirements and these special requirements are subject to agreement between the
user and the manufacturer.
The special requirements for single-phase
electric motors for the foIloWing applications will be covered in a separate
3

Is:996-1979
standard in the
Part I
Part II
Part III

following parts:
Refrigeration duty motors
Fan duty motors
Domestic laundry machine motors.

0.6 Guidance for testing single-phase ac and universal motors is given in

IS : 7572-1972*.
0.7 To ensure satisfactory installation and maintenance of induction
motors, it is urged that the recommendations contained in IS : 900-1965-l
should be carefully followed.
0.8 If so desired, the thermistors may be used in the windings of the motors.
The details and specifications of thermistors would be as agreed between
the purchaser and the manufacturer.
0.9 In the preparation of this standard, assistance has been derived from
the following publications:
TEC Publication 34-l ( 1969 ) Rotating electrical machines, Part I
Rating and performance. International Electrotechnical Commission.
IEC Publication 34-2 ( 1972) Rotating electrical machines, Part II
Methods for determining losses and efficiency of rotating electrical machinery from tests (excluding machines for traction
vehicles ). International Electrotechnical Commission.
IEC Publication 72 ( 1971 ) Dimensions and output ratings for rotating
electrical machines-Frame
numbers 56 to 400 and flange numbers
F55 to F1080. International Electrotechnical Commission.
JIS C 4203. I973 Single phase induction motors ( for general purpose ).
Japanese Standards Association.
BS 170 : 1962 Specification for the electrical performance of fractional
horsepower electric motors and generators. British Standards
Institution.
BS 1608 : 1966 Electrically-driven refrigerant condensing units:British
Standards Institution.
Publication MG-I - 1967 Motors and Generators.
National Electrical
Manufacturers Association, USA.
0.10 For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this
standard is complied with, the final value, observed or calculated, expressing
the result of a test, shall be rounded off in accordance with IS : 2-1960$.
The number of significant places retained in the rounded off value should
be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.
.___
*Guide for testing single-phase ac and universal motors.
tcode of practice for installation and maintenance of induction motors ( reuiscd)_
SRules for rounding off numerical values ( r&cd ).

IS : 9% - 1979
1. SCOPE
1.1 This standard covers small single-phase ac motors of the capacitor
split phase, shaded pole types, ac series and universal motors for voltages up
to and including 250 V and having windings with Class A, Class E, Class B
or Class F insulation ( see IS : 1271-1958* ) and output up to and including
15OOw.
NOTE -Three-phase

induction

motors are covered

in IS

: 325-1978t.

2. TERMINOLOGY
2.1 For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions in addition
to those covered in IS : 1885 (Part XXXV)-1973$ shall apply.

2.1.1 OvcrlnndAny load in excess of the rated output expressed as a

percentage of rated output.
2.1.2 Momentary
OverloadAn overload the duration of which is so
short as not to affect appreciably the temperature of motor.
2.1.3 Series- Wout~dMotor - A commutator motor
circuit and armature circuit are connected in series.
2.1.4 Conlpensatcd
field winding.

Series Motor -

NOTE- The compensating

into one field winding.

in which the field

.4 series motor with compensating

field winding

and series field winding

may be combined

2.1.5 Refrigeration Duty ,14otor - A special purpose ventilated motor

suitable for driving open type compressor in condensing unit refrigeration.

2.1.6 Fan-Duty i2ictors--A

special purpose motor for driving shaft
mounted fan or blower. The motor may be with single speed winding or
multi-speed windings which give more than one distinct fan/blower speeds.
[Wherein the cooling of motor winding is provided by the air handled
by the shaft mounted fan(s) or blower(s)].
2.1.7 Reversible il4otor -- A motor which is capable of being started from
rest and operated in eit!ler direction of rotation.
2.1.8 Reversing Motor - A motor capable of being reversed, even while
running at normal speed, by changing electrical connections.
2.1.9 Multi-Speed Fan Duty Motor-A
single speed induction motor
speed of which changes by virtue of fan load and motor characteristics by
effective change of voltage.
*Classification of insulating materials for electrical machinery and apparatus
to their thermal stability in service.
$$ecification
for three-phase induction motors (fourth revision ).
#Electrotechnical
vocabulary : Part XXXV Rotating machinery.

in relation

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2.1.10Thermally Protected Motor -A

protector.

motor

provided

with thermal

2.1.11Thermal Protector-A
protective device for assembly, as an
integral part of the motor and which, when properly applied, protects the
motor against dangerous overheating due to overload and failure to start.
2.1.12 General Purpose Motor-A
motor designed in standard ratings
with standard operating characteristics and mechanical construction for use
under usual service conditions without restrictions to a specific application
or type of application.
2.1.13 Pull- Up Torque ( of an AC Motor ) - The smallest torque developed
by the motor between zero speed and the speed which corresponds to
the pull-out toroue when the motor is supplied at the rated voltage and
frequency.
NOTE - Thir definition does not apply to motors of which the torque continually
decreases with increase in speed.

X1.14Pull-Out Torque ( of an AC Motor ) - The highest torque that the

motor can develop while running at rated uoltage and frequency.
3. SITE CONDITIONS
3.1 The following shall constitute the normal site conditions.
3.1.1 Altitude - Not exceeding 1 000 metres.
3.1.2 Temperature - The cooling air temperature not exceeding 40%
3.2 For supply voltage and frequency variation, see Appendix D.
4. TYPE OF ENCLOSURJZS
4.1 Motors covered by this standard shall have one of enclosures stated
below. The enclosures shall meet the requirements of IS : 4691-1968*.
4.1.1 Open Ventilated Motor - A motor having no protective enclosure.
Narp. the user.

In case ofnon-protected

motors additional

protection shall be provided by

4.1.2Ventilated Motor -A motor having an enclosure so constructed

as to give protection
while ventilation is not materially impeded.
The protection provided by enclosure shall meet requirements of IP20 in
accordance with IS : 4691-1968*.
4.1.3 Dripproof Motor - A ventilated motor so constructed as to exclude
vertically falling water or dirt. The protection provided by enclosure
shall meet requirements of IP21 in accordance with IS : 4691-1968*.
*Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for rotating electrical machinery.

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41.4 Water Protected Motor -A
dripproof motor so constructed that
drops of water falling at an angle up to 15 degrees from the vertical shall
have no harmful effect. The protection provided by enclosure shall meet
requirements of IP22 in accordance with IS : 4691-1968*.

4.1.5 Totally Enclosed - A motor so constructed as to prevent the free

exchange of air between inside and outside of enclosing case. The protection provided by enclosure shall meet requirements of IP44 in accordance
with IS : 4691-1968.
4.1.6 Totally Enclosed Fan Codled Motor - A totally enclosed motor with
augmented cooling by means of fan, driven by the motor itself, blowing
air over motor body or cooling passages, if any. The protection provided
by enclosure shall meet requirements of IP44 in accordance with IS : 46911968*.
4.1.7 Environment-Proof Motor - A motor so constructed that it can
work without further protection from the weather conditions specified by
the user.
4.1.8 Weather-Proof Motor - A motor is weatherproof when its design
reduces the ingress of rain, snow and airborne particles to an amount
consistent with a correct operation. The enclosure shall be designated by
the letter W ( placed between IP and the numerals, for example IPW44 ).
4.1.9 Hoseproof Motors - A motor having enclosure which provides type
of protection IP55 in accordance with IS : 4691-1968*.
4;4 Motors which are intended ultimately to be incorporated in appliances
may have enclosures not providing a specific degree of protection.
Such
motors also shall be considered conforming to this standard so long as they
comply with all the requirements of this standard except that relating to
enclosures.
4.3 Besides enclosures defined in 4.1, this standard also recognises the
enclosures arising out of various degrees of protection stated in IS : 46911968*.
5. METHODS OF COOLING

5.1 This method of cooling of motors and their designations shall be as

given in IS : 6362-1971t. Cooling methods shall be any one of the following
types:
a) According to origin of cooling:
1) Natural cooling- The motor is cooled without the use of a
fan by the movement of air and radiation.
___ -~
*Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for rotating electrical machinery.
tDesignation of methods of coo&g for rotating electrical machines.

IS:996-1979
2) Serf cooling - The motor is cooled by cooling air driven by a
fan mounted on the rotor or one driven by it.
3) Separate cooling - The motor is cooled by a fan not driven by
its shaft.
b) According to manner of cooling:
1) Open-circuit ventilation - The heat is given up directly to the
cooling air flowing through the motor which is being replaced
continuously.
2) Surface ventilation - The heat is given up to the cooling air
from the external surface of a totally enclosed motor.
6. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

6.1 Mounting - The following types of mountings

IS : 2253-1974* ).

shall be used ( see

6.1.1 Foot-Mounted Motor - A motor with feet, the feet being used for
fixing it in position.
6S.2 Flange-Mounted Motor used for fixing it in position.

A motor with flange, the flange being

6.1.3 Foot-cum-.Flange Mounted Motor-A

the feet being used for fixing it in position.

motor with flange and feet,

6.1.4 Resilient-Ring Mounted Motor - A motor provided with resilient

mounting so that it is supported between two resilient rings affixed to its
endshields, the rings being used for mounting by the user.
6.1.5 Resilient-Base Mounted Motor - A resilient-ring mounted. motor
provided with mounting base, the base being used for fixing it in position.
6.1.6 Stator-Pad Mounted Motor - A motor provided with three or four
pads on stator body, equispaced in angular position, duly tapped, the pads
being used for fixing motor in position.
6.1.7 Endshield-Pad Mounting-A
motor provided with three or four
pads on endshield, equispaced in angular position, in same plane, duly
tapped, the pads being for fixing motor in position.
6.1.8 Foot-cum-Endshield-Pad Mounting - An endshield mounted motor
with feet, the feet being used for fixing motor in position.
6.1.9 Extended Bolt Mounting - A motor where extended threaded studs
or motor bolts are provided to be used for fixing motor in position.
*Designations
for types of construction
machines
(&St feuision ) .

and mounting

arrangements

of rotating

electrical

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6.1.10
Frame-Mounting Motor - A motor without driving endshield, the
frame or stator body being used for fixing it in position.
6.2 -Terminal Box - The posi,tion of terminal box shall be a matter of
agreement between the manufhcturer and the user.
6.3
ounting Constructions - Various mounting constructions are possible
wit shaft horizontal, vertically upwards or vertically downwards and the
m J ntings covered in 6.1, which should form a subject matter pf agreement
between the manufacturer and the user.
6.4 Constructiohal Features - Motors shall be processed in a careful and
workmanlike manner. The manufacturer shall use good measurement and
production techniques to ensure the highest degree of product reliability
and uniformity practicable with the materials used in the product.
6.4.1 If the enclosure or main structure of motor is non-metallic, the
material of such enclosure or main structure shall be non flame-supporting
or self-extinguishing.
6.4.2 When thermal protectors provided are of manual resetting type, the
resetting arrangement shall be readily accessible.
6.4.3 Readily accessible lubricating
necessary.

points shall be provided

wherever

6.4.4 The lubricant of the motor bearings shall be suitable for bearing
temperatures which can result from operating conditions covered by this
standard.
6.4.5 To ensure satisfactory operation the centrifugal switch, where fitted,
shall be so disposed that it shall not be exposed to lubricating grease or oil
which may be discharged from over-lubricated bearings.
6.4.5.1 Each motor shall be subjected to the minimum of 20 cycles of
switch operation at no load for motor fitted with centrifugal switch to
ensure itsproper operation.
6.4.6. When resilient mountings are an integral part of the motor the
mounting shall be oil-resistant and resistant to heat which is produced by the
motor.
6.4.7 The resilient base mounted motor shall withstand without slippage
between frame and base an applied torque of two times the maximum value
of any torque which can be developed by the motor at rated voltage.
6.4.8 Insulating materials used shall be in accordance with IS : 1271-1958*
as far as insulation class is concerned.
*Classification of insulating materials for electric machinery and apparatus in relation to
their thermal stability in service.

IS:996-1979
6.4.9 The insulation material of connection/external
leads supplied with
the motor shall be suitable for the maximum temperature of the part of
motor coming in contact with these leads.
6.4.10 Capacitors

where

used on motors

shall comply to IS : 2993-

1964*.
NOTE 1 -For
capacitor start or capacitor start capacitor-run motors, the voltage of
the electrolytic c acitor during locked rotor at rated voltage shall not exceed 90
percent of the r 2 surge voltage of capacitor.
NOTE _9 -For
two value capacitor/permanent split capacitor-motor, during no load
run at rated voltage of the motor the voltage of paper dielectric capacitor shall not
exceed the rated voltage of the paper dielectric capacitor, excepting fan duty motors
which always run at full load.

6.4.11 On motors with commutators, an inspection window shall be

provided to facilitate inspection of commutator and brushgear.

6.4.12 Brushes where used shall be in accordance with IS : 3003 (Part III )1978?. Where brush rockers are fitted, the correct brush position shall be
marked.
6.4.13 Brush springs shall be made
material.

from

suitable

corrosion-resistant

6.4.14 All materials and components used in the manufacture of the

motor shall conform to the relevant Indian Standard wherever they exist.
In case of any difficulty in complying with this requirement, it shall be
subject to agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
6.4.15 Finish - All external surfaces which are not adequately protected
by metal deposition shall be protected against corrosion by painting,
enamelling, oxidising or phosphatising.
7. PREFERRED
SPEED

RATED

VOLTAGE,

FREQUENCY,

OUTPUT

AND

7.1 For the Duroose of this standard. the nreferred rated voltage shall, in
accordance ;ithIS : 585-1962$, be 24OV. I
the case where a range of voltages is stated on the rating plate,
NOTE 1 -In
rated voltage of the motor shall be the mean of the range of voltages stated.
NOTE 2 -

the

For voltage variations, ser Appendix D.

Specification

for motor capacitors.

tSpecilicrtion for carbon

dimensions (jirst revision) .
$Specification
(reui.Wl).

brushes for electrical

machines:

Part III Requirements and

for voltages and frequency for ac transmission and distributionsystems

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IS : 996 - 1979
7.2 Preferred Rated Frequency
7.2.1 Alternating

Current Induction Motors - The frequency

shall be

50 Hz.
7.2.2 UniversuZMotors - The frequency shall be 50 Hz/direct current.
NOTE 1 -Universal
and on direct current.
NOTE 2 -

motors shall operate successfully on all frequencies below 50 Hz

For frequency variations, SIXAppendix D.

7.3 Preferred Rated Outputs

7.3.1 Preferred rated outputs for induction motors shall be 2.5, 4, 7, 12,
18, 2540, 60, 90, 120, 180,250,370, 550, 750, 1 100 and 1 500 watts.

7.3.2 Preferred rated outputs for universal motors shall be 7, 12, 18, 25,
40, 60, 90, 120, 180, 250, 370, 550, 750 watts at rated speed.
7.4 Preferred Speeds
7.4.1 Preferred rated speed of general purpose induction motor shall be
corresponding to four poles.

7.4.2 Preferred rated speed of universal motors shall be not less than 5 000
rev/min for general purpose motors.
8. MOTORS FOR NON-PREFERRED

VOLTAGES

AND FREQUENCY

8.1 Motors within the scope of this standard for use on systems complying

to voltages and frequencies other than preferred, shall be considered as complying with this standard provided they comply in all other respects. The
voltages and frequency for which they are designed shall be stated on the
rating plate. For variations of voltage and frequency, see Appendix D.
9. DIMENSIONS
9.1 The recommended

dim&Sons for rigid base mounting, resilient base

mounted and ftnge mount& motors are given in Tables 1 and 2 (see
Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 ). The associated shaft extension details shall be in
accordance with Table 3.
9.2 Considering the variety of usage and application of motors covered by
this standard, it may be necessary in case of special applications, the motors
may be manufactured in frame sizes and dimensions other than those given
in Tables 1 and 2. Unless otherwise specified, the dimensional tolerances
( on declared dimensions ) for frame sizes not specified in this standard, shall
be corresponding to the nearest frame size given in Tables 1 to 3.
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TABLE

1 DIMENSXONS

OF FOOT

( Clauses 9.1,9.2
All dimensions
PRAbtE

Bum-

NATION

MOUNTED

MOTORS

and 9.3)

in millimetres.

A-*

-lbmtANCEt

---

. Size

Tolerance

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

56

56

-1.6

90

71

36

5.8

+0.30
-O+Xt

63

63

-1.6

100

So

40

71

71

-1.6

112

90

45

+@36
-090

86

80

-1.6

125

160

50

10

+0.36
-o*oo

90s

90

-1.6

140

100

56

10

+0*36
-0.09

9OL

90

-1.6

140

125

56

10

+@36
-999

100s

100

-1.6

160

112

63

12

+943
-09ct

1ooL

100

-1.6

160

140

63

12

+@43
-@Cl0

112s

112

-1.6

190

114

70

12

+0.43
-090

112M

112

-1.6

190

140

70

12

+0.43
-099

132s

132

-1.6

216

140

89

12

+0*43
-090

132M

132

-1.6

216

178

89

12

+ 0.43
-or00

+;g

Nora 1 - Frame sizes are recommended for general purpose motors.

Whenever the
.
.
.
motor construction requires deviation from the dimensions,
the dimenrtonat requut
mentr shall be a matter of agreement between the manufacturer and the user.
Ncrr~ 2 - Dimensional
requirements
of motors
frame 56 shall be subject to an agreement between

smaller than those corresponding

the user and the manufacturer.

Ncrr~ 3 -Tolerance
on centre height stated in co1 3 of Table
cable on resilient base mounted motors.

to

1 shall not be appli-

In case of rmall frame+ oblong holes may be

*Open-ended slots are not permitted.
wd making it convenient for sliding the motors.
tThese tolerances are those given in coarse scria H14 according
Dimensions for clearance holes for metric bolts (firrf rtiioa).

12

to IS: 1821-1967

IS:996-1979

TABLE

DIMENSIONS

OF FLANGE

MOUNTED

MOTORS

Clauses 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 )

All dimensions in millimetres.

T
Max

LA

(10)

(11)

(12)

16

10

3.5

16

12

3.5

10

20

250

15

11

24

300

15

12

24

P
Max

S-DIA
--7
Dril- No.
led
Size

FLANGE
DESIGNATION

Size

(1)

(2)

(4

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

F 85B

85

70

j6

105

FIOOB

100

80

j6

120

F115B

115

95

j6

140

10

F130B

130

110

,jS

160

F165B

165

130

j6

200

F215B

215

180

j6

F265B

265

230

j6

----

N
-A-

Toler-
ance

Siae

Toler-
ante

(9)

25

LC

Min

NATE -The
dimension LA refers to the flange thickness at the place where the
stud is fixed. In other places, the flange thickness can be selected depending upon
the material used. This dimension is given for guidance.
*The value may be ,agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser.

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TABLE

SHAFT

EXTENSION

DIMENSIONS,

KFiY AND KEYWAYS

( chaUse 9.1 )
sn4s-r

r--L----_
-Nominal

(1)
mm

(2)

j6

j6

(3)
+7
-2
$7
-2

Et

(4)
mm
16
20
23
30

16

j6

+8
-3

18

j6

19

j6

+9
-4

22
24

KEY
-h--_--

rD*
--h--y
Tolerance
c-__*-_
Desigpm
nation

j6
j6

+ 4
z 4

40
40
40
50
50

F
c--hNomiTolernal
ante
h9
(5)
mm
2
3
4
5
5
6
6
6
8

(6)
pm
-$
-!5
-!o
-3o
-:o
-:o
-:o
-:o
-:6

KEYWAYS
r-p

GD
r-___h---~
NomiTolerance
nal
F--.Desig
pm
nation
(7)
mm
2
3
4
5
5
6
6
6
7

(8)

h9
h9

(9)

-25

7
F

-_--Nominal

GE

-74-F
TolcrTolcr
ante
ante

Nominal

Toler-
ante

(10)

(11)

mm

pm

pm

(13)
mm

-4
- 29

-6
- 31

I.2

pm
+ 100

1.8

+ lo0

2.5

(12)

h9

-25
-:o

3
4

I;9
- 3o

zf,
- 42
12

h9

-3o

-lo

-- 42
12

h9

-!o

-:o

- 42
12

h9

-:o

- so

- 42
12

h9

-:o

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-to

- 42
12

h9

-go

-:o

- 42
la

hll

-:o

+36

- 51
15

-&

86

-51
- 15

(14)

(15)
mm
7.8
10.2

*to

12.5

16

18

3.5

20.5

3.5

21.5

35
4

245
+260
+ 2&
0

60
8
hll
4
j6
;
-:6
7
+
*For diameters up to 25 mm, a shoulder of 0.5 mm is considered
sufficient.
tin
case where the service conditions
are well defined, shaft extension
might also be selected
in accordance
existing Indian Standards.
The kcyway tolerance N9 applies for normal keys and P9 for fitted keys.
for GA may be calculated
from values of the other dimensions
given in the table.
!!Tolerances
28

GA
NourNALg

27
31
with

END
ILOOKING

Letter Symbols for

A
AA
AB
AC
.4 D
B
BA
BB
c
CA
D
DA
E
BA
F
I;A
c
GA
GB
GC
GD
GE
GF
GH
H
H-4
HC
IID
K
L
LC

SIDE

VIEW

AT DRIVING

VIEW

END1

Dimension Sketches

distance between centre-lines of mounting holes (end view )

width of end of foot ( end view )
overall dime&on across feet ( end view )
diameter of machine
distance from centre-line of machine to extreme outside of terminal box or other
most salient object mounted on side of machine
distance between centre-line of fixing holes ( side view)
length of foot (side view )
overall dimension across feet ( side view )
distance from shortlder on shaft to centre-line of mounting holes in the nearest
feet
distance from shoulder on second shzft to centre-line of mounting holes in the
nearest feet
diameter of shaft extension
diameter of the second shaft extension
length of shaft extension from the shoulder
length of the second shaft extension from the shoulder
width of keyway
width of keyway of the second shaft extension
distance from the bottom of keyway to the opposite surface of the shaft extension
distance from the top of the key to the opposite surface of the shaft extension
distance from the bottom of the keyway to the opposite surface of the second
shaft extension
distance from the top of the key to the opposite surface of the second extension
thickness of key
depth of the keyway at the crown of the shaft
thickness of key of the second shaft extension
depth of keyway at the crown of the second shaft extension
distance from centre-line of shaft to bottom of feet ( basic dimension )
thickness of feet
top of horizontal machine to bottom of feet
top of eye-bolt, terminal box or other most salient object mounted on top ofthe
machine to bottom of feet
diameter ofholes or width of slots in the feet of the machine
overall length of machine with single shaft extension
overall length of the machine when there is a second shaft extension

FIG. 1

Foot MOUNTED MOTORS

L.

..+

--l P--F

l--+---l
d

SHAFT EXTENSION

U&l

l-+
.btier S>mbd~Jor
AC
AD

diameter

DimensiGn Sktkhes

of motor

distance
from the axial centre lirse of the motor to the extreme
salient object msstmtedon titesideofsrtotor
dksse4er

ofehatt -YXeasinss

..-

-----

otrtside part ot !crroirsai box or other

most

Icngth of shaft cx%cnsiorsfrom the ihouldcr

t shaft runout
F

width of kcyway

concentricity

diststrtcc from the

CA

and pcrpctrdiculsrity

of mounting

rabbet

bottomof the kcyway to the opposite surface of the shaft cxtensim]

distance from top of the key to the opposite surface of tltc dtaft extcmion

L overall ierzgtb of motor

LA

thickness of flange

LB

distwtcc fro:n mmmting

Lc

gap for fixing ha!ei in the fhngc

pi!ch circle chsmctcr

of

surface of

t!angcto

. .

the end of machine

!hc fixing holes

.V dimzwmr of the rnourt:ing rabbet or spigot

P

oiitsidc diwnctcr ofthc flange

distaricc from moun!icg

tfiwnc;cr

depth of spigot.

surface of flar:gc to tic

shoulder on shaft

of fixing hQ~s!9its t?angc

~OTE Symbols are srandarsfizcd

to t%ihate
=fcrcn~ when ordering
in Fig. I and 2 refer to dimensions which are apccitied in the standard,

I%i.

motors 10 tkis standard.

U}IC ringed symbo]s

FLANGE MOUNTED MOTORS

,.

-.. .

IS :996-1979
10. DUTY

AND RATING

10.1 For the purpose

general purpose motors

of this standard,
unless otherwise
shall be continuously
rated.

specified,

the

10.2 If the mbtors are short time rated, the preferred periods shall be 5, 15,
30, 60 minutes.

-I&~E-For

Appendix D.

more@ztails on selection aqd application

on these motors,

I~C

11. EAIW-BNG
11.1 At least one separate earthing terminal of adequate current carrying
capacity conveniently
located and visible shall be provided on the motor.
The earthing
terminal
shall be of suitable material adequately
protected
against

and shall hWe mark

corrosion

Il.2 If resilient
motor windings,

-L
-z

or E on or adjacent

to it.

mounted motor is supplied with external/loose

leads to the
a separate earthing cord or lead shall be supplied.

11.3 If any type of motor is supplied with external/loose

leads and
the motor frame shall he connected to the earth pin of the plug.
12. GENERAL

plug,

CHARACTERISTICS

12.1 Torques
12.1.1 With rated voltage
and frequency
applied
to terminals,
the
breakaway ( starting ), pull up and pull out torques shall comply with the
requirements
given in Table 4.
TABLE
SL
No.

(1)

i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)

TORQUES

OF SINGLE

TYPE OF MOTOR

MINIMUMPULL
OUT TORQUE

SMALL

MOTORS

MINIMUMPULL
UP TORQUE

MINIMUM
BREAKAWAY
TORQUE

(3)

(4)

(5)

Percentage of
rated torque

Percentage ot
rated torque

Percentage of
rated torque

(2)

Split phase
Capacitor start induction run
Capacitor start and run
Capacitor start and capacitor
run
Shaded pole

PHASE

125

150

170

200

200
200
150
200

20

30

170

200

120

20

17

IS : 996; 1979

12.1.2 Motors

conforming
to this tandard are not expscted to carry
Honever ( unles 1 agreed to between the manufacturer
overloads.
and the user), motors rated in accordance
with this standard
shall be
capable of withstanding
on test ( under gradual increase of torque ) without
injury, the overloads in torque for 15 seconds given in Table 5, after having
their rated load.
sustained

TABLE

MOMENTARY

OVERLOAD

(1)

MOTORS

EXCESS TORQUE AS PERCENTAGE

OF RATED TORQUE

TYPE OF MOTOR

SL

No.

FOR

(3)

(2)

60

i)

Split phase

ii)

Capacitor

iii)

Capacitor start and

split capacitor )

start induction
run

60

run
( Permanent

25

iv)

Capacitor
start-capacitor
value capacitor)

v)

Shaded pole

10

vi)

Universal

50

run

( Two

60

( ac/dc )

12.1.3 All the torque

IS : 7572-1974:.

values

shall

be

measured

in

accordance

with

rise of motors for all types of

12.2 Temperature
Rise - Temperature
enclosures, when tested under the rated conditions
and in accordance with
the requirements
of this standard,
shall not exceed the limits given in
Table 6.
12.2.1 The temperature
rise of motors to be incorporated
in appliances
shall be checked when the motor is installed in the appliance and tested
according to methods given in IS : 7572-1974.
12.2.2 Measurement
of Temperature Rise - The measurement
of the
temperature rise shall be done in accordance with 8.5 of IS : 7572-1974*.
12.3 Breakaway Starting Currents - Breakaway starting currents ( locked
rotor) of motors covered by this standard shall not exceed the value, given
in Table 7.
*Guide

for testing single-phase

ac and universal

18

motors.

IS : 996- 1979
TABLE

LIMITS

OF TEMPERATURE

RISE

( Clot1se 12.2 )

(1)

of

Insulated
windings
motors including
field

of
universal
armatures and

Iron parts in contact

cd windings

ac

with

single

insulat-

Commutators
not in contact
windings

NOTE 1 -

c--------

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

OC

I
R

50
60

F5

75
85

95
105

50

65

75

95

50

65

75

95

50

65

75

95

(2)

Insulated
windings
phase motors

Iron parts
insulated

TEMPERAT~XE-RISE FOR
h_______~
Class of 11,sulation
r______.-___
_-___~
B
1;
A
E

METHOD
OF MEAWJaEMeNT

PART OF MOTOR

The temperature
rise shall in no case reach such
a value that there is risk of injury to any insulating
material on adjacent parts.

with

T = thermometer,
R = resistance.

and

NOTE 2 - Classi!ication
of insulating
material
is covered
in IS: 1271-1958
Classification
of insulating materials for electrical machinery
and apparatus in relation
to their thermal stability in service.

TABLE

BREAKAWAY

?r
S ARTING
( Chsc

SL
No.

TYPE OE MOTOR

(1)

(2)

CURRENTS

OF SMALL

BREAKAWAYSTARTINGCURRENT

(3)
( Percentage

MOTORS

12.3 )

of Rated Currents )

1000

Split phase

ii)

Capacitor

start inductirq

run

iii)

Capacitor
manent

start and induction

split capacitor)

iv)

Capacitor
start-capacitor
value capacitor)

Shaded

600
run ( per400

run

: b\O
800
250

pole

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IS :9%-1979
12.4 Performance Vaiues
12.4.1 The value of minimum full load speed, maxW
full load
current, minimum breakaway torque and minimum product of efficiency
and power factor for Qpole, general purpose single-phase ac motors at rated
voltage of 240 V, 50 Hz shall be in accordance with Tables 8 to Il.
NOTB 1 -Values
for performance characteristics for capacitor-start
run motors ( two value capacitor motor ) are under consideration.

and capacitor-

Nom 2 - For specific applications, such as fans, blowers, domestic appliances, air
conditioners, room coolers, refrigerators, data processing equipment, compressors, etc,
the performance valuesspecified in Tables 8 to 11 may not be applicable, as the motor
design is based on the overall requirements of these applications.
NOTE J-For
motors having rated voltage other than 240 V, values given in
Tables 8 to 11 shall be applicable except for value of maximum full load current
which would be changed in the inverse proportion of the voltage.
NOTE 4 - In case the manufacturer declares superior values of performance characteristics than specified in Tables 8 to 11, the declared values shall be subject to
verification.
The test values of the performance characteristics shall conform to those
declared by manufacturer within the tolerances specified in Table 12 and shall in no
case be inferior to the values specified in Table 10.
TABLE

RATED
OUTPUT

(1)

VALUES OF PERFORMANCE
SPLIT-PHASE
INHUCTION

CHARACTERISTICS
MOTORS

MAXIMUM FULL
LOAD CURRENT

MINIMIJM FULL
LOAD SPEED

OF

MINIMUMPRODUCT
OP EFFICIENCY AND
POWER FACTOR AT
RATED LOAD

(2)

(3)

rev/min

12

1 325

O-65

18

1 325

0.8

o-09

25

1 325

1-o

W10

40

1 325

1.2

O-14

60

1 325

1.5

817

90

1 325

2.0

O-19

120

I 350

2.2

O-23

180

1350

2.8

0.27

250

1 350

3.8

O-27

370

1 350

6.0

@26

550

1 375

7-o

o-33

750

1 375

10-O

O-31

I 100

1 375

13-o

835

1 500

1 375

18.0

O-35

20

(4)

O-08

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TABLE 9 VALUES OF PERFORMANCE
CHARACTERISTICS
CAPA~OR-START
INDUCTION-RUN
MOTORS

OF

( Claurc 12.4.1 )
~TIZD
OUTPUT

MINIMUM FULL
LOAD SPRRD

MAXIMUMFULL
LOAD CURRENT

M~IYUNPRODUCT
OF EFFICIENCY AND
POWER FACTOR AT
RATRD LOAD
(4)

(1)

(2)

(3)

rev/min

:;

I1 325

O-8
0.65

O-09
0.08

25
zi

1 325
1 325

1-o
I.2
k5

010
0.17
014

I 350
11 325
350
1 350
1 350

22:;

;i
250
370

1 375
1 375
1 375
1 375

7-o
10.0
130
18.0

O-23
O-19
O-27
O-27
O-26
0.33
0.31
0.35
0.35

550
1 :z
1 500

TARLE 10

2-8
;:o

PERFORMANCE
VALUES OF CAPACITORS-START
AND RUN MOTORS
(C&we 12.4.1 )

RATED
OUTPUT

MINIMUM FULL
LOAD SPEED

MAXIMUM FULL
LOAD CURRENT

(21

(3)

rev/min

MINIYUM PRODUCT
OF EFFICIENCY AND
POWER FACTOR AT
RATED LOAD
(4)

12
18
ifi
60
90
120
180
250
370

1 250
1 250
1 250
1250
1 250
1 250
1 250
1 275
1 275
1 275
1300
1 300

0~~
010

0.12
013
0.17
@19
O-25
0.26
O-29
0.33
O-34

21

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TABLE

11 PERFORMANCE

VALUES

OF SHADED

POLE

MOTORS

(Clause 12.4.1 )
RATED
OUTPUT

MINIMUMFULL
LOAD SPEED

MAXIMUM FULL
LOAD CURRENT

MINIMUM PRODUCT
OF EFFICIENCY AND
POWER FACTOR AT
RATED LOAD

(1)
w

(2)

(3)

(4)

rev/min

0.02

2.5

1200

o-5

4-O

1 200

0.6

0.03

7-o

1 200

0.8

O-04

12

1 200

1-l

O-05

18

1200

l-3

O-06

25

1 200

l-6

O-07

40

1 200

I.8

d-09

60

1 200

2.2

0.11

90

1 225

2.8

0.13

,120

1 225

3.2

O-16

180

1 225

4.0

o-19

250

1250

5.0

0.21

370

1 250

8-8

o-17

12.4.2 Unless otherwise specified, tolerances on performance shall be in

accordance with Table 12. Where a tolerance is stated in only one direction,
the tolerance in the other direction is considered unimportant.
12.5 Vibration - Unless otherwise specified, the double amplitude of vibration, as measured in accordance with IS : 4729-1968*, shall not exceed
100 pm for motors with speed below 3 000 rev/min and 50 pm for motors
with speed above and including 3 Ooo rev/m@.
NOTE - Requirement
of lower amplitude
between the manufacturer and the user.

of vibration

shall be subject

to agreement

Resistance - Insulation resistance between all the windings

combined and the motor frame shall be not less than 5. Mn at 500 V dc.
The test shall be made on hot motor, soon after the temperatuie-rise test.
12.6 Insulation

12.7 High Voltage

12.7.1 Motor windings shall be capable of withstanding without failure,
the test voltages specified in Table 13.
*Measurement

and evaluation

of vibration

22

of rotating

electrical

machines.

Is:

TABLE

12

SCHEDULE

996-1979

OF TOLERANCES

(Clause 12.4.2 )
TOLERANCE

PERFORMANCE
PARABJETER

Ii:.
(1)

(3)

(2)

i)

Efficiency

-15percentof(

ii)

Power factor ( co9 $ )

-l/5
( 1 - 60s @ ), Min - 0.02;
Max - 0.12

iii)

Slraej

iv)

of motors

at

rated

100-q)

full

a) Induction motors

t50 percent of rated slip at full

load

b) Universal motors

k 20 percent of guaranteed speed

Breakaway (starting ) torque

-20 percent of the stated breakaway (starting ) torque

v)

Pull out torque

-10 percent of the stated pull

out torque

G)

Pull up torque

-20 percent
up torque

vii)

Breakaway
starting
( locked rotor )
NATE-

current

of the stated pull

+20 percent of the stated breakaway starting current

q = the guaranteed efficiency expressed as percentage; and

cos $I = guaranteed power factor.

TABLE

13

VALUES

OF TEST

VOLTAGE

( Clause 12.7.1 )
RATED VOLTAGE OF MOTOR
(1)

TEST VOLTAOII
(2)
volts ( rms)

50 volts or less

500

Above 50 volts up to and including

250 volts

23

1000

lS:996-1979
12.7.2 The high voltage test shall be made in accordance
IS : 7572 - 1974*.

with 6 of

12.8 Moisture Proofness - The motor shall be subjected to high voltage

test and insulation resistance test immediately after having been placed for a
period of fortyeight hours, without energising the motor, in a close receptacle in which relative humidity is maintained at above and including 95
percent at a temperature of 40 f 5C. The motor shall satisfy the requirements of 12.6 and 12.7.
12.9 Leakage Current - Leakage current shall not exceed 3.5 mA ( rms )
when a voltage equal to 1-l times the rated voltage is applied to the motor
and is measured between any one pole of the system and the accessible
metal parts, if any,and a tin foil covering the outer parts of the insulating
material. The resistance of the test circuit shall be 2 000 f 50 ohms. In
case of motors required for use in domestic appliances, the value of leakage
current shall be in accordance with IS : 302-19797.
12.10 Commutation ( Universal Motors Only ) - The motor shall work with
Axed brush setting from no load to load corresponding to momentary overload specified in 12.1.2 without excessive sparking or injury to commutator
and brushes.
12.11 Overspeed for Motors - Single phase induction motors shall withstand without injury, the overspeed of 120 percent of synchronous speed.
An overspeed test is not normally considered necessary, but may be performed when this is specified and has been agreed between the manufacturer
and the purchaser at the time of the order. An overspeed test shall be considered as satisfactory, if no permanent abnormal deformation is apparent
subsequently and no other weakness is detected which may prevent the
motor from operating normally, and provided the rotor windings after the
test comply with the required high-voltage test. The duration of any
overspeed test shall be 2 minutes.
Ncrra - This test is not applicable
capacitor start and run motors.

to capacitor

start and capacitor

run motors

and

13. TERMINAL MARKJNGS

13.1 Terminal markings shall be in accordance with IS : 4728 - 1975$.

14. MARKING AND DIAGRAM

OF CONNECTIONS

14.1 A rating plate stating the following shall be supplied with each motor:
a) Reference to this Indian Standard, that is, Ref ISS 996.. . . . . .
*Guide for testing single-phase ac and universal motors.
tSpecification for general and safety requirements for household and similar
appliances (&VI rcvisioa ) .
&wxification
for terminal marking for rotating electrical machinery.

24

electrical

Is:996-1979
b) Type of motor (see Appendix A );
4 Name of the manufacturer;
4 Manufacturers number and frame reference;
e) Type of duty rating;
f) Rated voltage and frequency in Hz;
8 Rated output in watts;
h>Approximate current in amperes at rated output;
j) Approximate to full-load speed in revolutions per minute at rated
output;
k) Class of insuIation; and
m) Value of capacitor and voltage rating of capacitor, if any.
NATE - For motors in frame sizes smaller than 56, information to be rmuked on the
moton may be agreed to between the manufacturer and the user.

14.3 A diagram of connection, including instructions for changing dires

tion of rotation, where applicable, shall be supplied, preferably mounted
inside the terminal cover.
14.3 The motor may also be marked with the IS1 Certification Mark.
NOTE- The use of the IS1 Certification Mark ia governed by the provisions of the
Indii
Standards Institution ( Certification Marks) Act and the Rula and Regulations
made thereunder., The IS1 Mark on products covered by an Indian Standard conveys
the assurance that they have been produced to comply with the requirements of that
standard under a well-defined system of inspection, teatmg and uality control which ia
111 marked products are
devised and supervised by IS1 and operated by the producer.
also continuously checked by IS1 for conformity to that standard as a further safeguard.
Details of conditions unda which a licence for the use of -the IS1 CcrtiiicatipnM@
may
F.zgtiz
to manufacturers or processors, may be obtamed from the In&an Standards
.

15. TESTS
15.1 Tests specified shall normally be made at the manufacturers premises.
-For
the purpose of this standard, the teats to determine performance
N-1
characteristics shall be mad+ iii accordance with methods specified in IS : 7572-1974.
normal test arrangements are inapplicable or additional tests are requirNo?E~ -If
ed, the tests to be mpde and the manner of their application, shall be agreed to between
the manufacturer and the user before order is placed.

15.2 The presence of user or his representative during the tests shah be
agreed to between the manufacturer and the user.
*Guide for tating ringle-phase ac and universalmotors.

25

Is:996-1979
15.3 Type Tests
15.3.1Type tests for single-phase induction motors shall consist of the
following:
a) Test for no-load current, power input and speed at rated voltage
and frequency;
NOTR.
-Also

capacitor voltage where applicable.

b) Test for torques at rated voltage and frequency ( 12.1.1);

c) Test for breakaway starting current at rated voltage and frequency
( 12.3 );
d) Test for full-load performance at rated voltage and frequency
(12.4);
e) Temperature-rise test ( 12.2);
f) Momentary overload test ( 12.1.2 );
g) Insulation resistance test ( 12.6);
h) High voltage test ( 12.7 );
j) Moisture proofness test ( 12.8); and
k) Leakage current test ( 12.9 ).
15.33 Type test for universal motors shall consist of the following:
a) Test for no-load current, power input and speed at rated voltage
both with ac at rated frequency and dc;
b) Test for full load current, power input and speed at rated voltage
both with ac at rated frequency and dc ( 12.4);
c) Temperature-rise test ( 12.2 );
d) Momentary overload test ( 12.1.2 );
e) Commutation test ( 12.11);
f) Insulation resistance test ( 12.6 ):
g) High voltage test ( 12.7 );
h) Moisture proofness test ( 12.8); and
j) Leakage current test ( 12.9).
15.4 Routine Tests
154.1 Routine tests. for induction motors shall comprise items (a), (b), (g),
and (h) of type tests given in 15.3.1 and also test for switching operation of
centrifugal switch at no load.
15.42 Routine tests for universal motor shall comprise item (a) [ with ac
supply only], (f) and (g) of type tests given in 153.2.

26

IS : 996 - 1979

15.5 Acceptance Tests

15.5.1 For carrying out the acceptance tests specified in this standard,
the sampling procedure, if not otherwise specified, shall be according to
Appendix E.
15.5.2 Acceptance tests forinduction motors shall comprise items (a), (b),
(c), (e), (f), (g), and (h) of type tests given in 15.3.1.
15.5.3 Acceptance tests for universal motor shall comprise items (a), (b),
(c),(d), (e), (f), and (g) of type tests given in 15.3.2.
15.6 Type Test Certificates
15.6.1 The performance characteristics of motor may include efficiency,
power factor ( of alternating current motors ), breakaway torque and breakaway starting current, pull out torque. Temperature-rise test is made on
motor when required.
15.6.2 It is recommended that type test certificate may be made in the
form given in Appendix B,
15.6.3 Unless otherwise specified when inviting tenders, the user, if SO
desired by the manufacturer, shall accept as evidence of compliance of the
motors with requirements of this standard, certificates of tests made on a
motor identical in essential details with the one purchased and of routine
tests on each individual motor.
15.6.4 Certificate of routine tests shall show that the motor purchased has
been run and has been found to be electrically and mechanically sound and
in working order in all particulars.
15.6.5 If user demands, then type tests as laid down in this standard shall
be carried out onone motor in 250 provided the executive order quantity is
250 numbers or more, in one single lot.
16. GENERAL INFORMATION TO BE GIVEN WITH ENQUIRY AND
ORDER
16.1 The general information to be furnished, when enquiring for and
ordering a motor is given in Appendix C.
17. SELECTION

AND APPLICATION

17.1 The information on selection and application of different types of

motors is given in Appendix D.

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APPENDIX
A
[ Clause 14.1 (b) ]
TYPES OF MOTORS AND THEIR TORQUE CHARACTE3ZISTICS
A-l. TYPES OF MOTORS
A-l.1 Split-Phase* - Owing to their high starting currents, split-phase
motors are generally used for loads of low inertia and infrequent starting.
When the higher starting currents can be tolerated, motors of the higher
torque rating can be used [ see 1 ( b ) in Table 14 1.
A-l.2 Capacitor-Start Induction-Run* - These motors, having higher starting torques and lower starting currents than split-phase motors, are generally more suitable for loads of higher inertia and more frequent starting.
A-l.3 Capacitor-Start Capacitor-Run* - These motors have characteristics
similar to those covered by capacitor-start induction-run motors but are
more applicable where a greater degree sf quietness or a higher efficiency
and power factor are desirable.
A-l.4 Capacitor-Start and Run - These motors are for use where low starting torques are acceptable. They are also generally quieter than split-phase
or capacitor-start induction-run motors.
A-l.5 Shaded-PoleThese motors are suitable for all applications where
only a very low starting torque is required and motor efficiency is not
important.
A-l.6 Universal -These
motors are series wound or compensated series
wound, which may be operated either on direct current or single-phase
alternating current at approximately the same speed and output, aad are
suitable for applications where speeding up on light loads is desirable.
NOTE- Starting, pull-up and pull-out torques of motors vary as the square.of the
voltage at the motor terminals.
Unless the wiring is adequate to carry the starting
current without excessive voltage drop, the starting torque available may beskriously
reduced.

A-l.7 Refrigeration Motors

A-1.8 The torque characteristics are intended to serve as guide to generally
accepted practice in regard to small ac 50-cycle 4-pole motors.
It will be noted that for certain types, alternative torque characteristics are available ( XLTable 14 ).
*Unless otherwise specified, these motors are provided with some means of switching
out or modifying the auxiliary or starting winding, for eyample, centrifugal switcha or
electromagnetic relays.

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TABLE

14 TYPES

OF MOTORS AND
CHARACTERISTICS

THEIR

TORQUE

( Clause A-l .8 )
SL
NO.

TYPES OF MOTORS

(1)

PULL-OUT
TORQUE

PULL-UP
TORQUE

(3)

(4)

(2)

STARTING

STARTING

TORQUE

TORQUE

(5)

+-Percentage

(6)

of full load--+

i)

Split-phase

a)
b!

2:

125
200

150
225

800
1 000

ii)

Capacitor-start
induction-run

a)
b)

200
250

175
200

250
300

500
600

iii)

Capacitor-start
capacitor-run

200
250

250
300

600
900

iv)

Capacitor-start

150

175
200
25

35

400

v)

Shaded pole

120

25

35

200

and run

APPENDIX

( Clause 156.2 )
FORM

FOR TEST REPORT OF SINGLE-PHASE

INDUCTION MOTOR

Name and address of manufacturer ...................................................

As per IS : 996-1979
Certificate No. ............
Order acceptance No. ...................
Purchaser ...................................
Purchasers Order No. ..................
NAME PLATE DATA

Enclosure
output
Speed
Frame
Insulation Class Rating

rev/min

Voltage
Current
Start
Run
29

V
50 Hz
A
Capacitor.. . . . . . . .V.. . . . . . . .pF
Capacitor.. . . . . . . .V. . . . . . . . .pF

Is :996-1979

TEST CHARACTERISTICS
Loading
condition

Volts

Amperes

Watts

Percent
slip

Power factor
---7
Guaran- Test
teed.

Efficiency
7-A--7
Guaran- Test
teed

No load test
Full load test
BREAKAWAY
TORQUESAND STARTING( LOOKED
ROTOR) Curuo3r-r
Input
watts

Breakaway starting
( Locked Rotor) current

Breakaway torque
(Locked Rotor) in
Rgm

TEMPERATURE
- TEST RUN
Condition of Test
h--.--~
Y------Hours Voltage Current
run

Watts

Temperature Rise

Temperature
of Cooling
Air C

7----*---l

Core

Winding
R/T

Insulation resistance test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .megohm

High voltage test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Volts for one minute
Resistance of windings... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..ohm at . . . . . . . . . . ..C
( at room temperature)
Momentary overload for.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 seconds... . . . . . . -Test OK
MOISTURE-PROOFNESS
TEST
After conditioning in the humidity chambers for 48 hours.
Insulation resistance test . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . megohm
High voltage test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..volts for one minute
Leakage current.. .........................

mA ( rms)

-.

Tests conducted on Motor No. ..................

Tested by .............................................
Approved by ...............
Date ..........................
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APPENDIX
C
( Clause 16.1 )
INFORMATION

TO BE GIVEN WITH ENQUIRY OR ORDER

1. Type of motor ( see Appendix A ).

2. Reference to this Indian Standard, that is, ISS : 996.
3. Rated output in watts ( at each speed multi-speed motors ) ( 3).
4. Approximate

speed in rev/mm at rated output ( 7.4).

5. Voltage and frequency in Hz ( 7.1 and 7.2 ).

6. Class of rating ( 10 ).
7. Type of enclosure ( 4).
8. Maximum cooling air temperature in which motor is intended to work,

if in excess of 40C.
9. Altitude of operating site, if it exceeds 1 000 metres.

10. The nature of atmosphere as to dust, moisture or chemical fumes of

these would seriously interfere with the operation of the motor.
11. Method of mounting ( 6 ).
12. Details of drive, for example, belt, direct coupled, etc.
13. Installation position of motor for example horizontal or vertical shaft.
14. Direction of rotation.
15. Type of bearings ( sleeve or ball ).
16. Method of starting, for example, direct-on-line, resistance, etc.
17. Any restriction on starting current.
18. Any restriction on starting torque.
19. Nature of load or any information regarding driven equipment, which
has bearing upon the torque required during acceleration period, the
kinetic energy of the moving parts to be accelerated, the number of
starts during specified period and nature of temporary overloads that
may be encountered with.
20. Details of shaft extension.
21. Particulars of tests required and where they are to be carried out.
22. Provision of thermal protection.
23. Provision of radio interference suppression device.
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APPENDIX
D
( Clauses 3.2, 7.1, 7.2.2, 8.1, 10.2, and 17.1 )
INFORMATION ON SELECTION AND APPLICATION
D-O. GENERAL
D-O.1 The information given in D-l to D-6 may be useful in selection and
application of these type of motors.
D-l. VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY VARIATION
D-l.1 Motors covered by this standard shall be capable of delivering rated
output with:
a) the terminal voltage differing from its rated value by not more
than f6 percent, or
b) the frequency differing from its rated value by not more than f3
percent, or
c) any combination of (a) and (b).
In case of continuous operation at extreme voltage limits, the temperature rise specified in Table 6 shall not exceed by more than 10C. Motors
when operated under the extreme conditions of voltage and frequency
variation, may not necessarily have their performance in accordance With
Tables 8 to 11.
D-2. VARIATION FROM RATED SPEED
D-2.1 This shall be in accordance with Table 12.
D-3. NUMBER OF STARTS
D-3.1 These shall be subject to an agreement between the manufacturer and
the user. However, the following may be taken as a guide to the number
of starts:
Tvpe of Motor

No. of StartsjHr.

(1)

Split phase
Capacitor start induction run
Capacitor-start and capacitor
run
Capacitor start and run
Shaded pole
32

Dtrratiorl of Each
Sfart ( Max)

(2)

(3)

10
20
20

1 second
3 seconds
3 seconds

60
80

3 seconds
3 seconds

IS:996-1979
D-4. SELECTION OF MOTORS
D-4.1 Motors should be properly selected to ensure their satisfactory
service. Motors conforming to this standard are suitable for operation in
accordance with their ratings under usual service conditions.
Usual service conditions in addition to those stated in 3 shall be as
follows:
a> Installation on a rigid mounting base,
b> Installation in areas or supplementary enclosures which do not
seriously interfere with the ventilation of the motor,
c) Voltages and frequency in accordance with 7,
d> Variations in supply voltages and frequency in accordance
D-l, and
e) Motors and
couplings.

driven equipment

is direct-coupled

with

with flexible

D-5. SHORT-TIME RATED MOTORS

D-5.1 Unless otherwise agreed upon between the manufacturer and the user,
the short time rated motors should not be used on any appiication where
driven machine may be !eft running continuously.
D-6.. EFFECTS OF VARIATION IN VOLTAGE 4ND FREQUENCY
UPON THE PERFORMANCE OF INDUCTION MOTORS
D-6.1 Induction motors are at times operated on circuits of voltage and
frequency other than those for which they are rated. Following would
be a brief statemcirt of some opcr.Jting results caused by variation in voltage
and frequency:
a) With increase or decrease in voltage from that permitted by tolerances on rated voltage; the heating at rated output in watts may
increase. Such operation for longer periods of time may deteriorate or accelerate deterioration of insuiation system;

b) Increase

in voltage than rated voltage would usually result into

lowering in power factor and vice versu;

9 Starting and pull out torques will be proportional to the square of

4

voltage;
Increase in voltage will result into decrease in slip whiie decrease
in voltage will result in increase of slip, for example, for 10 percent
decrease in rated voltage, slip will increase from 5 to 6.05 percent,
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e) Frequency

eater than rated frequency usually improves power

factor but dgr
ecreases starting torque and increases speed friction and
winding loss. At frequency lower than rated frequency reverse
can be expected;
If
f 1 frequency and voltage are both varying, then cumulative effects
shall be observed, for example, if voltage is high and frequency
low, the starting torque would be greatly increased while power
factor will be decreased and the temperature-rise increased with
normal load Therefore, highest permissible voltage and lowest
permissible frequency should not occur simultaneously; and
g) The information given in (a) to (f) applies particularly to general
purpose motors. This may not be always applicable in connection
with definite purpose motors ( for example, for fan duty motors ),
being built for particular purpose.

APPENDIX
E
(Ch&Y~ 15.51 )
SAMPLING

OF ELECTRIC

MOTORS

El. SCALE OF SAMPLING

El.1 Lot- In any consignment, all the electric motors of the same type
and rating from the same batch of manufacturers shall be grouped together
to constitute a lot.
El.2 The conformity of the lots to the requirements of this specification
shall be ascertained for each lot separately. The number of electric motors
to be selected for this purpose shall depend upon the size of lot and shall be
in accordance with co1 1 and 3 of Table 15.
E1.2.1 These electric motors shall be selected from the lot at random.
order to ensure the randomness of selection, procedures given in
IS : 49051968* may be followed.

In

E~.NUMBER

OF TESTS AND

CRITERIA FORC~NFOR~~~TY

E2.1 The electric motors at the first stage, selected at random according
to co1 1 and 3 of Table 15 shall be subjected to each of the acceptance
tests.
If an electric motor fails in any of the acceptance tests, it shall be
termed as defective. The lot shall be considered as conforming to the requirements if the number of defectives found in the sample is less than or
*Methods

for random sampling.

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equal to the acceptance number (see co1 5 ) and shall be rejected if it is

greater than or equal to rejection number (see co1 6 ). If the number of
defectives lie between the acceptance number and the rejection number, the
second sample of the same size shall be chosen at random and tested. If
the number of defectives found in the combined sample is greater than or
equal to the rejection number, the lot shall be rejected; otherwise the lot
shall be accepted.
TABLE 15

SCALE OF SAMPLING AND PEBMISSIBLE

OF DEFECTIVES

NUMBBB

( ClausesE-l .2 and E-2.1 )

STAGE

SIZE

LOT

(1)

SAMPLE
SIZE

CUMULATIVE
SAMPLE SIZE

ACCEPTANCE
NUMBER

REJECTION
NUMBER

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

5
8

00

01

u5I

to
9,

lz!

First
First

5
8

101

300

Second
First

301

500

Second
First

::

:z

1
0

501

1000

First
Second

z:

::

3
4

First
Second

32
32

32
64

1
4

1001 and above

1:

NOTE- For lot size up to 100, decision regarding acceptance or rejection of the lot
shall be taken at the first stage only.

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IS : 996- 1979
( Continudfrom

page 2

Members
Rejresenting
SHRI N. K. MUKHERJEE
Weights and Measures Syndicate, Howrah
SHRI S., K. MIJKHERJEE
National Test House, Calcutta
SHRI B. MUKHOPADHYAY( Alternate )
SHRI E. N. NARAYANASWAMY
Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Govemment of Tamil Nadu, Madras
SHRI C. NATARAJAN( Altcmnte )
Directorate
General of Supplies
& Disposals
SHRI ROSHANLAL
( Inspection Wing ), New Delhi
AmerDicah; Universal Electric ( India)
Ltd, New
SHRI S. G. SATEWAR
e
SHRI K. A. GOEL ( Alternate )
Kirloskar Electric Co Ltd, Bangalore
SHRI P. N. SATYASUBRAYANYA
SHRI K. G. BETIQIRI ( AIternnte )
Electronics Ltd, New Delhi
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SHRI H. K. AGARWAL ( Alternate)

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AMENDMENT NO. 1

NOVEMBER 1983

TO
IS:996-1979 SPECIFICATION FOR SINGLE-PHASE
SMALL AC AND UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC MOTORS
(Second Revisim)
Alteration
----(Page 24, clause 12.8, last sentence)
the following for the existing sentence:

- Substitute

'The value of insulation resistance (see 12.6) shall

be not less than 2 Megohm. The motor shall also withstand the high voltage test specified in 12.7.'
(EZ'DC15)
Printed at S.imco Printino Prers, Delhi. India

AMENDMENT NO. 2 MAY 1986

TO

IS : 9% - 1979 SPEClFICATION FOR SINGLE PHASE

SMALL AC AND UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC MOTORS
( Second Revision )
( Page 3, clause 0.5 ) clause:

Substitute

the following

for the existing

0.5 This standard covers the requirements and tests for general purpose
motors. The motors used in specific applications may have special
requirements and these special requirements
are subject to agreement
between the user and the manufacturer.
The special requirements for
single-phase electric motors for domestic laundry machine are covered
in IS : 9582 ( Part 1 ) - 1980*. The special requirements and the guidelines
for selection of fan duty motors are given in Appendix F.
( Page 5, clause 21.6 ) of the clause:

Add the following

The requirements and the guidelipes

are given in Appendix F.

new matter at the-end

for selection

of fan duty motor

( Page 23, Table 13, co1 2 ) - Substitute 1 5OOfor 1 000.

(.Page 35, Table 15 ) - Add the following new appendix
Table 15:

APPENDIX

after

( Clauses 0.5 and 2.1.6 )

GUIDELINES

FOR SELECTION

OF FAN DUTY MOTORS

F-O. The information given in F-l to F-8 may be useful in selection and
application of fan duty motors as defined in 2.1.6.
F-l. TYPE OF MOTORS
F-1.1 Fan duty motors shall preferably be of shaded pole ( see A-l.5 )
or capacitor start and run type ( see A-l.4 ).
*Single-phase electric molors for definite purposes : Part 1 Domestic laundry
machine motors.
Gr 1
1

F-2. GENERAL
F-2.1 Motors

MECHANICAL

shall

be

FEATURES

constructed

with

the

following

mechanical

features:

4 Unless otherwise specified the motors

b)

c)

shall be totally enclosed

( see 4.1.5 ),
Unless otherwise specified, the horizontal motors rated ap to
250 W shall have sleeve bearings. The motor shall be provided
with means to withstand axial thrust imposed by theimpeller fan.
Horizontal motors rated ~above 250 W shall have ball bearings,
unless otherwise agreed between the manufacturer
and the user,
and
Easily accessible re-lubrication
points shall be provided for
sleeve bearings.

F-3. DIMENSIONS
F-3.1 As these motors are meant for

specific applications, dimensions,

including those of mounting and shaft extension, should be as per the
agreement between the user and the manufacturer.
F-4. SITE CONDITIONS
F-4.1 The site conditionsTshal1

be in accordance with 3.
F-4.2 Ambient Temperature - When the fan motors are supplied for
use in packaged air conditioners
( see IS : 8148 - 1976* ), room air
conditioners
( see IS : 1391 - 1971t ) and drinking water coolers ( see
IS :1475 - 1978$ ), the ambient temperature for motor shall be taken
as not exceeding 46C.
F-4.2.1 This standard also covers motors used in evaporative air
coolers ( see !S : 3315 - 1974s ). The fan motors used in evaporative air
coolers may have ambient temperature
conditions as agreed between
the .manufacturer and the user.
F-5. CHARACTERISTICS
F-5.0 The

fan duty motors

modified by F-5.1.

OF FAN MOTORS

shall meet the requirements

of 12 and as

( see 12.4) for motors other than 4 pole

Non - The values of performance
construction
shall be as agreed between the manufacturer
and the user, subject
to tolerances specified in Table 12.
*Specification
tSpecification
SSpecification
Specification

for
for
for
for

packaged air conditioners.

room air conditioners (first revision ).
self-contained
drinking water coolers ( second revision ).
evaporating air coolers ( desert coolers ) (first revision ).

F-5.1 Torques
F-5.1.1 Pull Out Torques - Lower torques than specified in Table 4
may be acceptable provided motor meets other performance requirement
for satisfactory operation of appliance in which it is used.
F-5.1.2 Pull Up and Break Away Torques - These should be sufficient
to accelerate the fan satisfactorily under worst operating conditions of
voltage and frequency ( see Appendix D ) for which the appliance has
been designed.
F-5.1.3 Momentary Overload Test -The
applicable to fan motors.

requirement

shall not be

F-5.1.4 Full Load Test - The power input and speed should be
measured when motor is fitted with the fan and mounted in the appliance
so that the actual conditions under which it is loaded are simulated.
F-5.1.5 Temperature Rise Test - This
motor is fitted with the fan as used in the
cases, the motor is cooled by the air drawn
fan. In all such motors, the rating on name
( Air Over Motors ). Motors with AOM
out fan ( other than necessary for routine
result into overheating of motor.
F-6. MULTISPEED

shall be carried out when

appliance as in most of the
over its surface by the driven
plate should appear as AOM
ratings shall not be run withtesting of motors ) as it may

MOTORS

F-6.1 In a single speed induction motor, the speed may be changed by

virtue of fan load and motor characteristics by effective change of voltage.
This change in voltage can either be achieved by tapped winding in the
motor itself or by external means ( for example, speed regulator ).
Close co-operation between the motor manufacturer and fan manufacturer is recommended in order to obtain satisfactory speed regulation.
F-6.1.1 The operational speeds shall be subject to agreement between
the manufacturer and the user. The tolerances on speed shall be as per
Table 12.
F-7. EFFECT OF VARIATION
OPERATING SPEED

OF RATED VOLTAGE UPON

F-7.1 The effect of variation from rated voltage upon the operating
speed of typical designs of shaded pole and capacitor start and run
motors used for fan drives are show:1 by speed-torque curves in Fig. 3
and 4 respectively.
In each set of curves the solid curve intersecting the
0 torque axis near 100 percent cf synchronous speed illustrates the
speed-torque characteristics of an average motor of a typical design. The
dashed curves enveloping the solid cnrve illustrate the variation in speedtorque characteristics of the typical motor design when tested at rated
3

0
* 100

s 0
0

i5
g 80
Y
70

5;
IL

so

5(J

0
t-

u
P 40
if

30

a
w

NUFACTURIN

20

aw
Ul 10

IO

20

30

40

50

so

70

80

TORQUE IN PERCENT

93

100

I
110

I
120

OF bREAKDOWN

I
130

I
140

lh

TORlbJE

NOTE- Fan load based upon nominal speed torque curve.

FIG. 3 TYPICAL SHADED POLE SPEEDTORQUE CURVE!SHOWING
EXPECTEDSPEEDVARIATION DUE TO MANUFACTURING AND

VOLTAGEVARIATIONS

and frequency. . The dot dash curve illustrate the variation in

within 2~10 percent variations in line
speed-torque characteristics
voltage for the motor of the typical design when operated at rated
frequency.
in order to illustrate the variatio n in motor speed when driving a
specified fan, a family of typIca. fan speed-torque curves are shown
intersecting the typical average motor speed-torque curve at operating
speedsof g5,90,85,80, 75 and 70 percent of synchronous speed.
voltage

F-7.1.1 A study of these curves show that when the operating speed
is lower than 50 percent of synchronous speed extremely wide variations
in operating speed of motor of a particular design may be expected
within the &lo percent variatioq from rated voltage that may be
encountered in service. The varlatlon in air flow characteristics of the
fan of a particular design are not included.
~-7.1.2
Caremust be exercised in applying the motor to fan appli&on
particularly where two or three speed operation is desired so
4

---

fl0

PERCENT

so

TORQUE

IN PERCENT

OF

100

BREAKDOWN

VOLT&GE VARIATION

110

120

130

140

150

TORQUE

NOTE- Fan load basedupon nominalspeed torquecurve.

FIG. 4 TYPICAL PERMANENT-SPLITCAPACITORSPEED-TORQUE
CURVE SHOWING EXPECTED SPEEDVARIATION DUE TO
MANUFACTURING AND VOLTAGE VARIATIONS

that the operating speed is kept within the range where tolerable
starting characteristics and variations in operating speed may be obtained.
F-8. TERMINAL MARRING
F-8.1 The terminal marking shall be in accordance with 13. However,
if terminal plate is not used and flexible cables are brought out of motor
for connection the following colour code shall be used to identify the
terminals:
Single Speed Motor:
Supply terminals
Red-Black
Capacitor terminals
Yellow-Yellow
High Speed
Two Speed Motor:
;;;~BLUadck
Low Speed
Capacitor
Yellow-Yellow
High Speed
Three Speed Motor:
Blue-Black
Medium Speed
Blue-White
Low Speed
Blue-Red
Capacitor
Yellow-Yellow
(ETDC15)
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Printed at Simco Printing Prarh

Dolhl,India

AMENDMENT

NO. 3 JUNE 2002

TO
IS 996:1979
SPECIFICATION FOR SINGLE PHASE
SMALL AC AND UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC MOTORS
(Second

Revision )

( Page 4, clause 0.8 ) Insert the following

renumber the subsequent clauses:

new clause after 0.8 and

0.9 A scheme for labelling environment friendly products known as ECO-mark

is introduced at the instance of the Ministry of Environment and Forests. The
ECO-mark shall be administered by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), under
the BIS Act, 1986 as per the Resolution No. 71 dated 20 February 1991 published
in the Gazette of the Government of India, under the Environment Protection
Act, 1986. For a product to be eligible for ECO-mark, it shall comply with
general requirements and product specific requirements. This amendment is,
therefore, being issued in order to include the above-mentioned requirements.
( Page 18, clause 12.3) Substitute the following for the existing clause:
12.3 Breakaway

Starting

Currents

Breakaway starting currents (locked rotor) of motors covered by this standard

shall not exceed the values mentioned in Tables 8 to 11, The values specified are
only maximum values and tolerances for the starting current value are not
applicable.
( Page 19, Table 7 ) Delete.
( Pages 20 to 22, Tables 8 to 11 ) Substitute the following for the existing
tables:

Gr

Amend No. 3 to IS 996:1979

Table

8 Values of Performance
Characteristics
Phase Induction Motors
( Clause 12.4.1 )

Rated Output

Minimum Full
Load Speed

revlmi n

(1)

(2)

(3)

12

1325

18

1325

25

1325

of Split

Minimum
Product of
Eftlciency and
Power Factor at
Rated Load

Maximum Breakaway Starting

Current

(4)

(5)

0.65

0.08

6.5

0.8

0.09

1.0

0.10

10
12

Maximum Full
Load Current

40

1325

1.2

0.14

60

1325

1.5

0.17

15

90

1325

2.0

0.19

20

120

1350

2.2

0.23

22

180

1350

2.8

0.27

28

250

1350

3.8

0.27

38

370

1350

6.0

0.26

60

.550

I 375

7.0

0.33

70

750

1375

10.0

0.31

100

1 100

I 375

13.0

0.35

130

1500

I 375

18.0

0.35

180

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Table

9 Values of Performance
Characteristics
Induction-Run
Motors

of Capacitor-Start

( Clause 12.4.1)
Minimum
Product of
Efficiency and
Power Factor at
Rated Load

Maximum Breakaway Starting

Current

(3)

(4)

(5)

Rated Output

Mkdmum Futl
Load Speed

revhnin

(1)

(2)

Maximum FuU
Load Current

12

1325

0.65

0.08

3.0

18

1325

0.8

0.09

4.8

25

1325

1.0

0.10

6.0

40

1325

1.2

0.14

7.2

60

1325

1.5

0.17

9.0

90

1325

2.0

0.19

I 2.0

120

1350

2.2

0.23

13.2

180

1350

2.8

0.27

16.8

250

1350

3.8

0.27

22.8

370

1350

6.0

0.26

36

550

1375

7.0

0,33

42

750

1375

10.0

0.31

60

1100

1375

13.0

0.35

78

I 500

1375

18.0

0.35

108

Amend No. 3 to IS 996:1979

Table 10 Performance

Values of Capacitor-Start

and Run Motors

( Clause 12.4.1)
Rated Output

Minimum Full
Load Speed

Maximum Full
Load Current

Minimum
Product of
Efficiency and
Power Factor at
Rated Load

Maximum Breakaway Starting

Current

rev/rein

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

4.0

1250

70

1250

0.30

0.06

1.2

0.4

0.08

12

1.6

I 250

0.5

0.10

2.0

18

1250

0.65

0.12

2.6

25

1250

0.80

0.13

3.2

2.5

40

1250

1.0

0.17

4.0

60

1250

1.3

0.19

5.2
6.0

90

1275

1.5

0.25

120

1275

I .9

0.26

7.6

18(I

1275

2.6

0.29

10.4

250

I 300

3.2

0.33

12.8

370

I xx)

4.5

0.34

18.0

Amend No. 3 to IS 996:1979

Table 11 Performance

Values of Shaded Poles Motors

( Clause 12.4.1 )
Rated Output

Minimum Full
Load Speed

Maximum Fuff
Load Current

Minimum
Product of
Efficiency and
Power Factor at
Rated Load

Maximum Breakaway Starting

Current

revlmin

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)
1.25

2.5

1200

0.5

0.02

4.0

1200

0.6

0.03

I .5

7.0

) 200

0.8

0.04

2.0.

12

1200

1.1

0.05

2.75

18

1200

I .3

006

3.25

25

1200

1.6

0.07

40

40

1200

1.8

0.09

4.5

60

1200

2.2

0.11

5.5

90

1225

2.8

0.13

7.0

120

1225

3.2

0.16

8.0

180

1225

4.0

0.19

10.0

250

1250

5.0

0.21

12,5

370

1250

8.8

0.17

22.0

( Page 22, clause 12.5 ) Substitute

1968*.

IS 12075:

1987* for

IS 4729i
I

[ Page 22, footnote

existing footnote:

with (*) mark ] Substitute

the following

for the

*Mechanical

vibration of rotating electrical machines with shaft heights 56 mm and higher

Measurement,

evaluation and limits of vibration severity

( Page 24, clause 12.11 ) Insert the following new clause after 12.11 and
renumber the subsequent clauses:
13 CRITERIA
PRODUCTS
13.1

General

FOR

LABELLING

ENVIRONMENT

FRIENDLY

Requirements

13.1.1 The motor shall conform to the requirements

safety and performance prescribed in this standard.
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pertaining

to the quality,

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13.1.2 The product manufactures
must produce the clearance as per the
provisions of Water (PCP) Act, 1974, Water (PCP) Cess Act, 1977 and Air
(PCP) AGY, 1981, along with the authorization required under Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986 and rules made thereunder by the Bureau of Indian
Standards while applying for the ECO-mark.
13.1.3 The motor packaging may display in brief the criteria based on which the
product has been labelled environment friendly.
13.1.4 The motor shall be sold along with instructions
maximize product performance and minimize wastage.

for proper use so as to

13.1.5 The motor shall conform to the noise levels as notified

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 from time-to-time.
13.2

under the

Specific Requirements

13.2.1 Product of Eficiency

and Power Factor

The motor shall have at least 5% improvement

in the product of
efficiency and power factor over and above the limit prescribed in this
s[tindard.

(ET 15)

ReprographyUnit, BIS, New Delhi, India

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