1LA7163‑4AA60 | Siemens IEC Asynchronous Three-Phase Motor

Product Description

Overview

The Siemens 1LA7163‑4AA60 is a three-phase asynchronous AC motor from the 1LA7 IEC series, engineered for industrial drive applications.
This motor provides robust and reliable performance under continuous duty, making it suitable for harsh manufacturing and process environments.
Moreover, it features a totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) design with IP55 protection, ensuring dust and water resistance for extended service life.
The motor is ideal for installation in pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors, and machine tools, where efficiency and reliability are critical.

Technical Specifications

• Motor Type: Three-phase asynchronous (induction) motor

• Series: Siemens 1LA7 IEC standard motors

• Frame Size: 163 (IEC frame designation)

• Poles: 4 (synchronous speed 1500 rpm at 50 Hz)

• Rated Power: 11 kW (depends on voltage/frequency configuration)

• Rated Voltage: 400 V AC (50 Hz), optional 460 V AC (60 Hz)

• Rated Current: 21 A (at 400 V, 50 Hz)

• Efficiency Class: IE2 (High Efficiency, IEC 60034‑30)

• Duty Type: S1 (continuous duty)

• Cooling Method: IC411 TEFC (totally enclosed fan-cooled)

• Mounting Type: B3 foot mounting, optional B5/B35 flange

• Protection Class: IP55 (dust-protected, water-jet resistant)

• Insulation Class: F (temperature rise limited to class B)

• Ambient Temperature: –20 °C to +40 °C

• Altitude: Up to 1000 m without derating

• Standards Compliance: IEC 60034, VDE, CE, UL

FAQ

Q1: What is the typical application for the Siemens 1LA7163‑4AA60 motor?
It is used for industrial drives such as pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors, and machine tools.

Q2: What type of cooling does the motor use?
It uses IC411 totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) construction for dust and water resistance.

Q3: What is the rated power and voltage?
Rated power is ~11 kW at 400 V AC (50 Hz), optionally 460 V AC for 60 Hz operation.

Q4: Is the motor suitable for continuous operation?
Yes, it has S1 continuous duty rating and Class F insulation for reliable long-term use.

Q5: What is the protection class of the motor?
The motor is IP55 rated, providing dust protection and resistance against water jets.