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MotorMaster+

This photo shows the inner workings of an industrial electric motor with gears. In the lower left hand corner are the words "MotorMaster+" and underneath are the words "Motor-Driven Systems."

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Version: 4.0.6
Release Date: March 1, 2007
Release Notes
Metric Unit Measurements: Yes

MotorMaster+ is a free online NEMA Premium® efficiency motor selection and management tool that supports motor and motor systems planning by identifying the most efficient action for a given repair or motor purchase decision. The tool includes a catalog of more than 20,000 low-voltage induction motors, and features motor inventory management tools, maintenance log tracking, efficiency analysis, savings evaluation, energy accounting, and environmental reporting capabilities.

Intended Users

MotorMaster+ is designed for industrial energy coordinators, facility managers and engineers, plant electricians and maintenance staff, procurement personnel, and utility auditors who are interested in improving the energy efficiency of motor systems at industrial facilities.

Inputs

MotorMaster+ users who want to create an in-plant motor inventory need to input the following information:

  • Facility and department information
  • Utility and rate schedule
  • Process-related operating schedules
  • Motor inventory information, including motor nameplate information, operating profile, load status, and field measurements
  • Life cycle economics, including depreciation method, costs, financing, electricity use and cost, and project life.

Outputs

The MotorMaster+ tool will provide the following:

  • Expanded list of more than 20,000 motors from 14 manufacturers, including NEMA Premium efficiency medium voltage (>600 volt) motors
  • Analysis of repair vs. replace cost effectiveness for in-service motors in a facility
  • Technical data to help optimize drive systems
  • Motor purchasing information
  • Energy and dollar savings, simple payback, cash flows, and after-tax rate of return on investment from using a particular premium efficiency motor in a new purchase or retrofit application.
  • Energy accounting, conservation savings tracking, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction reports.

Release Notes

Version 4.0.6 includes a checkbox to display only NEMA Premium motors in the MotorMaster+ List screen. This addresses the requirement for federal government agencies to purchase only NEMA Premium motors. A similar option limits the Batch Analysis setup to NEMA Premium for purchase of replacement motors.

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