1 Scope and object
This part of IEC 60349 applies to converter-fed alternating current motors forming part of the equipment
of electrically propelled rail and road vehicles.
The object of this part is to enable the performance of a motor to be confirmed by
tests and to provide a basis for assessment of its suitability for a specified duty
and for comparison with other motors.
Where further testing is to be undertaken in accordance with IEC 61377‑1 and IEC 61377‑‑3, it may be preferable, to avoid duplication, that some type and investigation tests
be carried out on the combined test bed.
Particular attention is drawn to the need for collaboration between the designers
of the motor and its associated converter as detailed in 5.1.
NOTE 1 This part also applies to motors installed on trailers hauled by powered vehicles.
NOTE 2 The basic requirements of this part may be applied to motors for special purpose vehicles
such as mine locomotives but this part does not cover flameproof or other special
features that may be required.
NOTE 3 It is not intended that this part should apply to motors on small road vehicles, such
as battery-fed delivery vehicles, factory trucks, etc. This part also does not apply
to minor machines such as windscreen wiper motors, etc. that may be used on all types
of vehicles.
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