This part of IEC 60349 applies to converter-fed permanent magnet synchronous motors or
generators (machines) forming part of the equipment of electrically propelled rail and road
vehicles.
This standard is derived from IEC 60349-2 changing the subject to permanent magnet
synchronous machines.
The object of this part is to enable the performance of a machine to be confirmed by tests and
to provide a basis for assessment of its suitability for a specified duty and for comparison with
other machines.
Where further testing is to be undertaken in accordance with a combined test, it may be preferable,
that some type and investigation tests be carried out on the combined test bed, to avoid
duplication.
Particular attention is drawn to the need for collaboration between the designers of the
machine and its associated converter as detailed in 5.1.
The electrical input to motors covered by this part is be from an electronic converter.
Generators may be connected to a rectifier or a converter.
The machines covered by this part are classified as follows:
a) Traction motors
Motors for propelling rail or road vehicles.
b) Main generators
Generators for supplying power to traction motors on the same vehicle or train.
c) Auxiliary motors not covered by IEC 60034
Motors for driving compressors, fans, auxiliary generators or other auxiliary machines.
d) Auxiliary generators not covered by IEC 60034
Generators for supplying power for auxiliary services such as air conditioning, heating,
lighting and battery charging, etc.