Siemens & Innomotics SIMOTICS HV High-Voltage Motors
Brand: Siemens / Innomotics | Series: SIMOTICS HV (Compact-Plus, High-Power Rib-Cooled & Modular Water/Air-Cooled Systems)
Heavy-Duty High-Voltage Drive Lineage ā Siemens to Innomotics:
The SIMOTICS HV platform constitutes the ultimate heavy industrial electric drive architecture originally developed by Siemens for mega-watt power ratings across global infrastructure and resource sectors. Following the corporate restructuring of Siemens' large-scale drive and motor businesses, this specialized high-voltage engineering portfolio operates and expands under the independent global identity Innomotics.
Engineering Excellence & Heavy Power Grid Compliance:
ā¢ Broad High-Voltage Range: Engineered for operation at grid voltages of 3.0 kV, 3.3 kV, 6.0 kV, 6.6 kV, 10.0 kV, 11.0 kV, and 13.8 kV (50 Hz and 60 Hz), with power outputs spanning from 150 kW up to 20,000 kW and beyond.
ā¢ Diverse Cooling Topologies: IC411 (fin/rib-cooled cast iron or fabricated steel), IC611 (air-to-air heat exchanger), and IC81W (air-to-water heat exchanger) optimized for high power density and lowest acoustic footprints.
ā¢ MICALASTICĀ® VPI Insulation System: Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) insulation meeting Class F (utilized to Class B thermal limits) providing high dielectric strength, high thermal reserve, and exceptional resistance against moisture, salt spray, chemical vapors, and high-frequency inverter stress.
The SIMOTICS HV platform constitutes the ultimate heavy industrial electric drive architecture originally developed by Siemens for mega-watt power ratings across global infrastructure and resource sectors. Following the corporate restructuring of Siemens' large-scale drive and motor businesses, this specialized high-voltage engineering portfolio operates and expands under the independent global identity Innomotics.
Engineering Excellence & Heavy Power Grid Compliance:
ā¢ Broad High-Voltage Range: Engineered for operation at grid voltages of 3.0 kV, 3.3 kV, 6.0 kV, 6.6 kV, 10.0 kV, 11.0 kV, and 13.8 kV (50 Hz and 60 Hz), with power outputs spanning from 150 kW up to 20,000 kW and beyond.
ā¢ Diverse Cooling Topologies: IC411 (fin/rib-cooled cast iron or fabricated steel), IC611 (air-to-air heat exchanger), and IC81W (air-to-water heat exchanger) optimized for high power density and lowest acoustic footprints.
ā¢ MICALASTICĀ® VPI Insulation System: Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) insulation meeting Class F (utilized to Class B thermal limits) providing high dielectric strength, high thermal reserve, and exceptional resistance against moisture, salt spray, chemical vapors, and high-frequency inverter stress.
The Siemens & Innomotics SIMOTICS HV Series provides maximum operational reliability, world-class electrical efficiency, and proven ruggedness in the most challenging industrial applications. Available in squirrel-cage induction (HV Series / Compact-Plus) and wound-rotor slip-ring motor designs, these drives are configured for Direct-On-Line (DOL) grid starting or variable-speed operation paired with medium-voltage converters (such as SINAMICS GM150, SM150, and GL150). Featuring insulated rolling or hydrodynamic sleeve bearings, vibration monitoring sensors, anti-condensation heaters, and certified hazardous area protection (Ex ec, Ex eb, Ex pxb, Ex db), they serve continuous-duty crude oil pipeline pumps, mine shaft hoists, primary ventilation fans, blast furnace blowers, ball grinding mills, and water utility intake pumping stations.
Technical Specifications
| Series Designation | SIMOTICS HV Series (Compact-Plus Rib-Cooled & Modular Heat-Exchanger Construction) |
|---|---|
| Brand Lineage | Siemens → Innomotics (100% Authentic Heavy Industrial Factory Channel) |
| Rated Supply Voltages | 3.0 kV, 3.3 kV, 6.0 kV, 6.6 kV, 10.0 kV, 11.0 kV, 13.8 kV (50 Hz / 60 Hz / Inverter Duty) |
| Rated Output Power Range | 150 kW to 20,000 kW+ (IEC Frame Sizes 355 to 1000) |
| Pole Configurations | 2-Pole (3000/3600 rpm), 4-Pole (1500/1800 rpm), 6-Pole (1000/1200 rpm), 8-Pole, 10-Pole, 12-Pole+ |
| Cooling Topologies (IEC 60034-6) | IC411 (Surface rib-cooled), IC611 (Air-to-Air heat exchanger), IC81W (Air-to-Water heat exchanger) |
| Insulation Technology | MICALASTICĀ® VPI Class F insulation system (155Ā°C), evaluated to Class B temperature rise (80K reserve) |
| Bearing Topologies | Regreasable anti-friction roller/ball bearings | Hydrodynamic sleeve bearings with forced oil lubrication |
Siemens & Innomotics SIMOTICS HV Selection Directory (6kV & 10kV Ratings)
Procurement selection directory for Siemens & Innomotics High-Voltage Motors. Review primary ratings for heavy industrial 4-Pole (1500 rpm at 50Hz, 6 kV and 10 kV supply) applications. Identify exact IEC frame sizes (355 to 710), cooling types, rated power in kW, full-load efficiency values, and model design structures:
| Brand Lineage | Cooling Type | Rated Voltage | Frame Size | Rated Power | Poles | Efficiency Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siemens / Innomotics | IC411 (Rib-Cooled) | 6 kV | 355M | 250 kW | 4 | 95.5% (High Efficiency) |
| Siemens / Innomotics | IC411 (Rib-Cooled) | 6 kV | 355L | 315 kW | 4 | 95.8% (High Efficiency) |
| Siemens / Innomotics | IC411 (Rib-Cooled) | 6 kV | 400L | 400 kW | 4 | 96.1% (High Efficiency) |
| Siemens / Innomotics | IC411 (Rib-Cooled) | 6 kV | 400L | 500 kW | 4 | 96.3% (High Efficiency) |
| Siemens / Innomotics | IC411 (Rib-Cooled) | 6 kV | 450L | 630 kW | 4 | 96.5% (High Efficiency) |
| Siemens / Innomotics | IC411 (Rib-Cooled) | 6 kV | 450L | 800 kW | 4 | 96.7% (High Efficiency) |
| Siemens / Innomotics | IC411 (Rib-Cooled) | 6 kV | 500L | 1000 kW | 4 | 96.8% (High Efficiency) |
| Siemens / Innomotics | IC611 (Air-to-Air) | 6 kV | 500L | 1250 kW | 4 | 97.0% (Premium Heavy) |
| Siemens / Innomotics | IC611 (Air-to-Air) | 6 kV | 560L | 1600 kW | 4 | 97.2% (Premium Heavy) |
| Siemens / Innomotics | IC611 (Air-to-Air) | 6 kV | 560L | 2000 kW | 4 | 97.3% (Premium Heavy) |
| Siemens / Innomotics | IC81W (Water-Cooled) | 6 kV | 630L | 2500 kW | 4 | 97.5% (Ultra High Power) |
| Siemens / Innomotics | IC81W (Water-Cooled) | 6 kV | 710L | 4000 kW | 4 | 97.7% (Ultra High Power) |
| Siemens / Innomotics | IC411 (Rib-Cooled) | 10 kV | 400L | 400 kW | 4 | 95.6% (10kV Grid Ready) |
| Siemens / Innomotics | IC411 (Rib-Cooled) | 10 kV | 400L | 500 kW | 4 | 95.8% (10kV Grid Ready) |
| Siemens / Innomotics | IC411 (Rib-Cooled) | 10 kV | 450L | 630 kW | 4 | 96.0% (10kV Grid Ready) |
| Siemens / Innomotics | IC411 (Rib-Cooled) | 10 kV | 450L | 800 kW | 4 | 96.3% (10kV Grid Ready) |
| Siemens / Innomotics | IC411 (Rib-Cooled) | 10 kV | 500L | 1000 kW | 4 | 96.5% (10kV Grid Ready) |
| Siemens / Innomotics | IC611 (Air-to-Air) | 10 kV | 500L | 1250 kW | 4 | 96.8% (10kV Grid Ready) |
| Siemens / Innomotics | IC611 (Air-to-Air) | 10 kV | 560L | 1600 kW | 4 | 97.0% (10kV Grid Ready) |
| Siemens / Innomotics | IC611 (Air-to-Air) | 10 kV | 560L | 2000 kW | 4 | 97.1% (10kV Grid Ready) |
| Siemens / Innomotics | IC611 (Air-to-Air) | 10 kV | 630L | 2500 kW | 4 | 97.3% (10kV Grid Ready) |
| Siemens / Innomotics | IC81W (Water-Cooled) | 10 kV | 710L | 5000 kW | 4 | 97.6% (10kV Grid Ready) |
Documentation & Technical Catalogs
High-Voltage Cooling Topologies & Structural Concepts
Engineering comparison between the primary cooling and structural architectures of the SIMOTICS HV platform:
| Cooling & Housing Concept | Cooling Standard (IEC) | Available Power Spectrum | Key Structural & Installation Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIMOTICS HV Compact-Plus | IC411 (Rib-Cooled / Open Circuit Air) | 150 kW to 3,000 kW (Frame 355-560) | Extremely compact footprint, highly rigid cast-iron housing, excellent thermal dissipation without external piping. |
| Modular Air-to-Air Heat Exchanger | IC611 (Closed Circuit Internal / External Air) | 800 kW to 10,000 kW (Frame 450-800) | Heavy welded steel frame, separates aggressive ambient dust/humidity from internal winding circuits. |
| Modular Air-to-Water Heat Exchanger | IC81W (Closed Circuit Air / Chilled Water) | 1,000 kW to 20,000 kW+ (Frame 500-1000) | Highest power density, ultra-quiet operational acoustic levels, ideal for plants with available cooling water circuits. |
Legacy Siemens High-Voltage Motors to SIMOTICS HV Replacement Guide
Discontinued Siemens high-voltage induction motors (1LA4, 1LA8, 1LA1, 1PQ4) can be replaced by current SIMOTICS HV units:
| Legacy Siemens HV Series | Aging Factor & Maintenance Risk | Modern SIMOTICS HV Replacement | Insulation & Thermal Upgrade | Civil Foundation & Shaft Alignment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siemens 1LA4 / 1PQ4 (6kV / 10kV) | Degrading resin insulation; lack of OEM stator rewinding parts | SIMOTICS HV Compact-Plus Drop-In Engineering | MICALASTICĀ® VPI Class F (Class B rise) | Customizable sole plates and shaft extensions matching existing concrete plinth bolt patterns. |
| Siemens 1LA1 / 1LA8 Large Frame | High electrical losses; worn sleeve bearings and oil seals | SIMOTICS HV Modular IC611 / IC81W High Efficiency | Superior efficiency exceeding modern grid standards | Direct 1:1 replacement with modern hydrodynamic sleeve bearings and Pt100 RTD surveillance. |
| Siemens High-Voltage Slip-Ring Motors | High carbon brush wear, sparking, and brush lifting maintenance | SIMOTICS HV Slip-Ring / VFD Cage Low Maintenance | Enclosed motorized brush gear or VFD cage upgrade | Maintains high starting torque for ball mills and crushers while cutting routine inspection downtime. |
High-Voltage Engineering Sourcing & Worldwide Supply by WeDrive
WE DRIVE HONGKONG LIMITED provides technical engineering, medium-voltage grid parameter verification, and global supply for the complete Siemens & Innomotics SIMOTICS HV High-Voltage Motor portfolio. Whether your facility operates large municipal water supply pumps requiring 6kV Compact-Plus motors (IC411), refinery main gas compressors needing 10kV water-cooled units (IC81W), or high starting-torque ball mill drives requiring heavy wound-rotor slip-ring induction motors, our technical team verifies every electrical and mechanical parameter prior to manufacturing.
Modernizing legacy high-voltage motors to current SIMOTICS HV systems delivers superior power grid reliability, extended service life through MICALASTICĀ® VPI insulation, and reduced operational power costs without requiring structural plinth rebuilding. Provide our engineering specialists with your existing motor nameplate photograph, full serial number, or grid voltage parameters to receive an authentic OEM quotation complete with foundation loading diagrams and factory test certificates.
Modernizing legacy high-voltage motors to current SIMOTICS HV systems delivers superior power grid reliability, extended service life through MICALASTICĀ® VPI insulation, and reduced operational power costs without requiring structural plinth rebuilding. Provide our engineering specialists with your existing motor nameplate photograph, full serial number, or grid voltage parameters to receive an authentic OEM quotation complete with foundation loading diagrams and factory test certificates.
Core Benchmark High-Voltage Motor Configurations
- SIMOTICS HV 6kV 250 kW Frame 355
- SIMOTICS HV 6kV 315 kW Frame 355
- SIMOTICS HV 6kV 400 kW Frame 400
- SIMOTICS HV 6kV 500 kW Frame 400
- SIMOTICS HV 6kV 630 kW Frame 450
- SIMOTICS HV 6kV 800 kW Frame 450
- SIMOTICS HV 6kV 1000 kW Frame 500
- SIMOTICS HV 6kV 1600 kW Frame 560
- SIMOTICS HV 6kV 2000 kW Frame 560
- SIMOTICS HV 10kV 400 kW Frame 400
- SIMOTICS HV 10kV 500 kW Frame 400
- SIMOTICS HV 10kV 630 kW Frame 450
- SIMOTICS HV 10kV 800 kW Frame 450
- SIMOTICS HV 10kV 1000 kW Frame 500
- SIMOTICS HV 10kV 1250 kW Frame 500
- SIMOTICS HV 10kV 1600 kW Frame 560
- SIMOTICS HV 10kV 2000 kW Frame 560
- SIMOTICS HV 10kV 2500 kW Frame 630
- SIMOTICS HV 13.8kV Offshore Generation
- SIMOTICS HV Slip-Ring Mill Motor
