WEG IES Compliant Legislation Brochure
This WEG technical bulletin explains the EU’s evolving motor efficiency legislation, the Extended Product Approach (EPA), and how variable speed drives and power drive systems meet new IES efficiency standards. It provides insights for manufacturers, specifiers, and businesses focused on energy efficiency and compliance.
Key Points
- Overview of EU Regulation (EC) No. 640/2009 and updated Regulation (EU) 2019/1781 on eco-design of electric motors and drives
- Explanation of the Extended Product Approach (EPA) and Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) methodology
- WEG’s compliance achievements: IE2 for drives and IES2 for integrated motor-drive systems
- Timeline of motor efficiency legislation stages (2011–2023), highlighting IE2, IE3, and IE4 requirements
- Definition and classification of Complete Drive Modules (CDM) and Power Drive Systems (PDS) according to IEC 61800-9 standards
- Practical application benefits, including energy savings through variable speed drives and system optimization