Nidec U.S. MOTORS SynRA with Perfectspeed- Integrated Motor and Drive
Commercial Equipment, Equipment

New SynRATM Motor Brings High Efficiency, Easy Installation to HVAC Industry

June 24, 2022

The demand for highly integrated systems continues to be a trend in building automation, and Nidec Motor Corp. has responded to that demand by introducing SynRATM, an innovative, patent-pending synchronous motor. When paired with the ID300 Perfectspeed™ integrated drive, the new motor offers one of the highest efficiencies available for today’s HVAC or commercial pumping equipment – with ratings at IE 4 and IE 5.

Nidec U.S. MOTORS SynRA with Perfectspeed- Integrated Motor and Drive
Nidec U.S. MOTORS SynRA with Perfectspeed- Integrated Motor and Drive

The plug-and-play installation can connect to building automation, and meets commercial building owners’ requirements for energy savings – offering the lowest lifetime cost of operation. This new technology from Nidec’s U.S. MOTORS® brand also allows commercial HVAC contractors or building maintenance staff to easily replace the motor without having to install an entirely new system and controls, saving time and money.

SynRA provides the operating benefit of a pure synchronous reluctance motor, and suitability benefit from a simple volts/hz drive. The unique design gives the freedom to replace components individually instead of the entire system, leading to a lower cost of maintenance. The product’s Smart Technology results in less wear and tear on blower or pump systems by matching application demands with variable speed.

The design of the SynRA motor itself is made with ease in mind. The synchronous reluctance rotor with an aluminum cage design is magnet-free, allowing for easy programming and compatibility with existing Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). The SynRA motor is also available already fully-integrated with Nidec’s ID300 PerfectSpeed.

Applications include:

  • Inverter Driven Variable Torque (VT) Loads (Pumps, Fans, Blowers, etc.)
  • OEM Constant Pressure Booster Pump Systems
  • OEM Variable Speed Hydronic Pump Systems
  • Super Premium replacement VFD motors

More information on the SynRA motor can be found at https://acim.nidec.com/motors/usmotors/products-and-services/ec-motors/synra. Nidec’s entire U.S. MOTORS line is featured on www.usmotors.com.

About Nidec Corporation, Nidec Motor Corporation and U.S. MOTORS®

Nidec Corporation is the world’s No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer. Based in Kyoto, Japan, Nidec Corporation offers motors ranging from micro-size to super large, as well as application products and services in IT, automation, home appliances, automobiles, commercial and industrial systems, environmental, energy, and many other businesses. Nidec is comprised of approximately 300 group companies employing more than 140,000 people all over the world.

With headquarters in St. Louis, Mo., Nidec Motor Corporation (NMC) is the leading manufacturer of commercial, industrial, and appliance motors and controls. The NMC product line features a full line of high efficiency motors, large and small, that serve industrial, residential, and commercial markets in applications ranging from agriculture, water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation to pool and spa motors, air conditioning condensers, rooftop cooling towers, and commercial refrigeration. NMC also makes motors, controls, and switches for automotive and commercial markets.

Nidec Motor Corporation’s U.S. MOTORS brand encompasses a complete line of general and special purpose commercial and industrial motors from 1/30 horsepower through 4000 horsepower for a wide variety of applications. Since 1908, the U.S. MOTORS brand has stood for exceptional product reliability and performance. It is one of the oldest and trusted brands in the motor industry and is recognized worldwide as the mark of leadership and technological innovation.

Editor’s note:  Thanks for considering this new product announcement. Attached is a photo of the SynRA motor paired with the Perfectspeed integrated drive.