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The next generation HXR

More know-how per kilogram

Introducing more know-how per kilogram

The next generation HXR is a new type of high voltage rib

cooled motors, developed and designed by ABB. It has all
our rib cooled motor knowledge from the past 100 years
in it, but in a surprisingly small package.
The motors provide a unique combination of small size,
high power density, high reliability, low losses and easy
maintenance. These features result in significantly lower
total costs of ownership, not only making the owners life
profitable, but also easy, thanks to very low and wellpredictable downtime.

Optimized for variable speed drive use

By controlling the motor with a variable speed drive, you
can optimize the motors performance, reduce the energy
consumption to its minimum and control your process
more accurately.

The motor's new frame structure has groundbreaking

innovations both inside and outside.
Active cooling system
The airflow technology inside and outside the motor is
revolutionary. The motor has a better overall heat distribution
which means better reliability.

Frame
size

Power

High power density

The new motor is a new bench mark in the rib cooled motor
category. It not only gives you more power out of the same
frame size, but also more power per kilogram.

Optimized material for rigid frame

Although the motors have less mass and a smaller frame,
the structure is very rigid with minimal vibration.

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New installation features

The motors construction is flexible and interchangeable. All
of the components outside the frame, including the main
terminal and auxiliary boxes, can be mounted into the most
optimal position depending on installation needs. This means
that one motor type can be used in various locations and
applications.

Better serviceability
The new motors are designed for easy serviceability and
monitoring. You will have very easy access to all maintainable
parts, fast grease changes as well as pre-designed fixing
points for all accessories, devices and sensors.
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High voltage rib cooled motor re-designed

The density of innovations per kilogram
maximized
It is all in the detail: the high power density, rigid but flexible construction, well balanced temperature as well as easy
installation and maintainability.
The whole motor construction is optimized using the Cooling Fluid Dynamics method. This means the internal cooling
is more effective and the external cooling airflow is always free, no matter which devices are added to the frame.

High power density. Thanks to the optimized frame

construction, effective use of materials in active parts
and active cooling, the motor gives much more kWs
per kilogram than more traditional designs.

Low losses. The motors energy

efficiency level is very high,
minimizing the cost of running.

Perfect match with variable speed control.

The motor is designed and optimized for
variable speed drive use.

Powerful but cool all over. The motors

running temperature is well balanced.
Inner cooling is improved remarkably
resulting that the temperature difference
between the D- and N-end is perfectly
balanced. This means longer lifetime for
bearings and longer lubrication intervals.

Optimized rib construction.

The shape, size and placing of the
cooling ribs has been thoroughly thought
through. The cooling surface area has
been maximized and all obstacles
removed to secure the free flow of air.

Flexible but rigid. The frame material usage

has been optimized with Finite Element Method
-modeling. As a result, the frame is very rigid
with minimal vibrations complying with all
main international standards. Combined with
a stable running temperature, this results in
very reliable motor operation.

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Interchangeable structure. The main terminal and auxiliary box

can be flexibly mounted on either side or either end of the motor,
and can be done by changing the box location. One motor can be
used in various locations and applications, if several identical motors
installed at the plant, which leads to smaller investment required.

Improved coil design. In order to increase the power,

ABB has developed more accurate coil forming tools in order
to ensure that the active material is used more efficiently.

Cable tray for auxiliary wirings. Clear cable routing

keeps the airflow free and ribs easy to clean.

Pre-designed fixing points. Readymade fastening

places for accessories to remove all obstacles affecting
to the air flow and the cooling.

Easy and fast to inspect. You can check the coil end and the
bearings with an endoscope without removing the end shields.

Condition based monitoring. You can easily mount ABB

MACHsense-P and ABB MACHsense-R monitoring devices
to the motors pre-designed fixing points.

Flexible with a lot of standardized accessories. Mounting

accessories is very straightforward, thanks to ready-made fixing
points along the sides of the motor. Wide range of standardized
accessories are available for the motor series.

Wider feet with oval fixing holes. Wider feet

provide more rigid construction and oval fixing
holes gives more flexibility to installation.

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The complete family of High voltage

rib cooled motors

Buy a motor get service for its lifetime

and beyond

The new generation rib cooled motors are the next step in
ABBs continuous research and development work for lower
cost of ownership. They complete the ABBs full range of
High voltage rib cooled motors used worldwide in various
applications and industries.

ABB offers a complete portfolio of services to ensure trouble-free operation and long product lifetimes.
These services cover the entire life cycle. Local support is provided through a global network of ABB service
centers and certified partners.

To minimize your cost of ownership, you will have all of our

High voltage rib cooled motors to choose from.

ABBs proven and reliable standard rib cooled motors are

in many cases the best fit for serial OEMs, and can be
customized electrically and mechanically for your needs.
Our engineered rib cooled motors can be built according to
your specifications. They are individually optimized for your
application, industry and other requirements, whether they are
related to the enclosure, variable speed control etc.

Pre-purchase support. We will help you to quickly and

efficiently select, configure and optimize the optimal motor
for your application.
Installation and commissioning. ABBs certified engineers
represent an investment in availability and reliability over the
entire life cycle.
Engineering and consulting. Energy efficiency and
reliability appraisals, advanced condition and performance
assessments and technical studies.

Spare parts. In addition to individual spares, tailored spare

part packages are also available.
Repair and refurbishment. Local support and specialist
teams for quick problem solving are available for all ABB
motors as well as other brands.
Migration and upgrades. Life cycle audits and upgrades
from individual components to direct replacement motors
and generators.
Training. From standard courses to tailored programs.

Condition monitoring and diagnosis. Get early warnings of

problems before failures might occur. All critical areas of the
equipment are covered.

Specialized support. Local units provide major and minor

repairs as well as overhauls and reconditioning.

Maintenance and field services. The four-level maintenance

program covers the entire product lifetime.

Service contracts. Combining ABBs entire service portfolio

and 120 years of experience.

Designed to minimize your

cost of ownership
To any motor buyer, the cost of ownership is the key figure to
look at. It is the total sum of purchase cost, cost of running
and cost of not running, e.g. revenue lost during downtime.
The new ABB High voltage rib cooled motors are designed
to minimize your total costs.

The motors high energy efficiency level helps you optimize

the cost of running, which can be reduced even more by
using a variable speed drive. The motors extremely high
reliability means less downtime, further optimizing the cost of
not running.
In addition, the new flexible structure lowers your investments
and need for capital, as you need less spare motors to cover
all of the motors installed at your plant.

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Specifications subject to change without notice.

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