Brand: ABB
Category: Other
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for AMD Rg 355-400-450-500
Uploaded: April 20, 2026, 8:11 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2023-01-01
Warranty Information
ABB guarantee is not valid if specified operational conditions are changed during the machine lifetime.
This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of ABB AMD Rg high voltage flameproof motors for explosive atmospheres. It covers general safety rules, motor identification, installation procedures, electrical wiring, operation parameters, maintenance schedules, and disassembly/assembly instructions for both horizontal and vertical motors with rolling and sleeve bearings.
Key aspects include:
- Ensuring personnel are qualified for working with hazardous area equipment.
- Adhering to specific safety regulations for explosive environments (IEC/EN 60079 series).
- Correct installation procedures for foundations, mounting, and electrical connections.
- Safe operation guidelines, including voltage, frequency, and temperature limits.
- Detailed maintenance plans and procedures.
- Step-by-step guides for disassembling and reassembling motors, with emphasis on maintaining flameproof integrity.
The manual also includes specific warnings regarding electrostatic charges, proper earthing, and the use of certified components and tools.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Component | Protection "db" | Protection "db eb" | Protection "tb" | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame | no | no | no | |
| Endshields | no | no | no | |
| Bearing seals | no | no | no | |
| Main and auxiliary terminal boxes | yes (1) | no (1) | Maintain the original mechanical integrity and IP protection | |
| Insulators | no | no | no | |
| Thread on cables glands | yes (2) | no (2) | Maintain the original IP protection | |
| Stator core | no (3) | no (3) | Only minor repairs allowed | |
| Stator rewinding | yes | yes | ||
| Rotor core | yes (4) | yes (4) | Check for overtemperature | |
| Rotor cage | yes (5) | yes (5) | Check that the cage materials are the same of the original design | |
| Shaft | yes (6) | yes (6) | With exclusion for the flame seals | |
| Bearings | no | no | no | |
| Lubrication system | yes | yes | ||
| Screws | no (7) | no (7) | Strength class as the original design | |
| Threaded holes | no (8) | no (8) | The holes of the terminal boxes can be repaired | |
| Fans | no | no | no | |
| Fan protection enclosures | yes (9) | yes (9) | Check the minimum clearance between static and rotating parts | |
| Gaskets | no | no | no | Material and shape exactly as the original design |