ABB Expands IE6 SynRM Motors and Automation Extended Program

[Cengiz Özemli]

ABB has expanded its IE6 Hyper-Efficiency synchronous reluctance motor series up to the 450 kW power level and introduced the Automation Extended program for modernizing automation systems. These innovations aim to increase energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and provide low-risk upgrade opportunities in digital transformations.

### Features of IE6 SynRM Motors

• Available in frame sizes 280 and 315
• Power range from 110 kW to 450 kW
• Maximum speed 3600 rpm
• Improved efficiency without the use of magnetic materials
• Easy installation, compatible with standard induction motor dimensions
• Ideal for applications such as pumps, fans, and compressors
• Compatible with ABB variable speed drives
• In a 110 kW application running continuously at 75% load for 20 years, it provides a total cost saving of 51,200 Euros and approximately 92,200 kg of CO₂ emission reduction
• Transitioning from IE5 to IE6 motors provides 76% more energy and emission savings
• Return on investment is approximately 8 months
• 98% recyclable and has an ISO 14025 Type III Environmental Product Declaration
• Contains no rare earth metals or permanent magnets

### Automation Extended Program
ABB's Automation Extended solution allows for the modernization of existing distributed control systems (DCS) without interrupting production. This program supports phased digital transformation by separating critical control functions from advanced analytics and artificial intelligence environments.

• The critical control environment provides deterministic and reliable process control
• The digital environment hosts analytics, artificial intelligence, IoT, and real-time decision support systems
• Offers high scalability and interoperability with open standards like OPC UA and cloud-based architectures
• Enables the phased implementation of system innovations

### Industrial Advantages
ABB's expanded IE6 SynRM motors and the Automation Extended program offer comprehensive solutions for energy-intensive industries to reduce energy costs, decrease carbon footprint, and implement digitalization with low risk. This combination provides energy savings at the equipment level and a structured roadmap for digital transformation at the system level.