AC and DC gear motors for automation systems

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This document provides Product Category Rules (PCR) for the assessment of the environmental performance of AC and DC gear motors for automation systems, and the declaration of this performance by an EPD. The product category corresponds to subsets of UN CPC 46111 “Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W; other DC motors; DC generators” and UN CPC 46112 “Universal AC/DC motors of an output exceeding 37.5 W; other AC motors; AC generators (alternators)".

The product category includes all the electrical equipment (gear motors) which are designed to assure the movement of an opening/closing system. It refers to a product composed by electronic and mechanic parts that are switched on and switched off with the supply of electricity. The equipment assimilates electricity in order to apply a force and make the movement happen. For instance, the products included in this category can provide the functioning of two main groups of systems: (1) outdoor closures and (2) indoor closures.

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