Marketing Information1PL6 motors are compact, force ventilated and also enclosed ventilated squirrel cage asynchronous motors with degree of protection IP23. The motors are ventilated, as standard, using a mounted separately driven fan unit. The motor can be ordered either with the air flow from the motor drive shaft end (DE) to the motor non-drive shaft end (NDE) or vice versa. The motors were specifically developed for operation with SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES vector control and motion control drive systems. Depending on the control requirements, the appropriate encoder systems are available for the motors. These encoders are used to sense the motor speed and indirect position. The motors comply with DIN standards and have degree of protection IP23 in accordance with EN 60034-5 (or IEC 60034-5). With this degree of protection, the motors are not suitable for operation in aggressive atmospheres or for installation outdoors. DIN EN 60721-3-4 or IEC 721-3-4 standards can be applied to classify ambient conditions for aggressive environments or mounting outdoors. The environmental effects and their limit values are defined in various Classes in this standard.