DC Power Motor

ABB Baldor-Reliance DC power motors provide steady speed and reliable continuous-duty performance in harsh, marine-duty environments using generator or battery power.

Rugged DC Power for Marine Duty

Choose ABB Baldor-Reliance® DC Power Motors for generator- or battery-powered applications that require reliable, continuous operation. Designed to operate from NEMA Type A DC power supplies, DC generators, or backup battery systems, these motors are available in 115 or 230 VDC ratings to support standalone DC installations. Most models feature compound winding for improved load stability, with shunt or series configurations also available.

 

Weather-proof construction with IEEE 45 VPI insulation helps protect against moisture and contamination in wet, corrosive and marine-duty environments. Easy-access brushes and multi-position mounting simplify service and installation.

 

Optimized for direct DC power—not SCR drives—these motors deliver dependable performance where ruggedness and uptime matter most.

Technical data

DC shunt wound power motor with 20% compound winding, weather-proof IEEE 45 VPI insulation, continuous-duty rating, multi-position mounting and easy-access brushes, designed for operation on generator or battery DC supplies.

Up to 1.5Hp

Power range 1/3-1.5Hp (0.25-1.1kW).

Meets IEEE 45

Weather-proof, VPI insulation for marine duty applications.

Performance Continuous Duty

Built for steady, all-day operation.

Safety UL & CSA

Certification.

Enclosure IP55

ingress protection.

Environmentally friendly RoHS

(Restriction of Hazardous Substances) limiting hazardous materials that could harm the environment.

Explore the key features and benefits

DC power motor with 20% compound winding, weather-proof IEEE 45 VPI insulation, continuous-duty rating, multi-position mounting and easy-access brushes, designed for operation on generator or battery DC supplies.

DC Power Ready

Designed to run from generators or batteries for dependable off-grid/backup applications.

Marine Duty

Weather-proof VPI insulation meets IEEE 45 for harsh, moisture-prone environments and USCG 259 standards for shipboard use.

Adjustable & Stable Performance

An adjustable shunt field allows application tuning, while 20% compound winding helps stabilize speed and torque under changing load conditions.

Thermal & Electrical Protection

Normally closed thermostat on the field winding provides over-temperature protection, while Class F insulation is designed to handle heat in demanding duty cycles and support long motor life.

Easy maintenance

Easy-access, serviceable brushes enable faster maintenance and shorter service intervals.

Flexibility

Suitable for mounting in any orientation, with 115 and 230 V ratings to support flexible machine designs.

Related Documents

Designs and construction features of marine motors

This paper outlines the standards, environmental classifications and design features that set marine duty motors apart. It highlights corrosion protection, enclosure options and performance requirements that ensure ABB Baldor-Reliance marine motors deliver reliable operation in harsh, salt-laden environments.

Powering the seas

ABB’s severe duty, marine duty and Navy motors are designed for heavy-duty industrial applications and are extensively tested to withstand the requirements of at-sea power solutions, helping to ensure maximum reliability.

Direct Current (DC) motors, tachometers and drives

Brochure

At the heart of our DC motor lineup are the many sizes of our versatile permanent magnet (PM) DC motors. These range in output from 1/8 Hp to the industry’s only 5 Hp. Ruggedness, dependability and ease of use are the reasons that ABB Baldor-Reliance PMDC motors are specified by more customers than any other.

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