EN IEC 60034-8:2026

• Abstract:

  CORRECTED VERSION 2026-07 IEC 60034-8:2026 applies to AC and DC machines and specifies: a) rules for the identification of winding connection points; b) marking of winding terminals; c) direction of rotation; d) relationship between terminal markings and direction of rotation; e) terminal marking of auxiliary devices; f) connection diagrams of machines for common applications. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2007 and Amendment 1:2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) The inclusion of turbine-type synchronous machines in the scope. The content of the corrigendum 1 (2026-07) has been included in this copy.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 15-Oct-2026
• ICS: 29.160.01 - Rotating machinery in general
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 2 - Rotating machinery
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 16-Oct-2026
• Due Date: 31-Dec-2025
• Completion Date: 16-Oct-2026
• Directive: 2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
• Mandate: M/511 - Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI relating to harmonised standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive
• Ref Project: kSIST FprEN IEC 60034-8:2026 - Rotating electrical machines - Part 8: Terminal markings and direction of rotation

• Replaces: EN 60034-8:2007/A1:2014 - Rotating electrical machines - Part 8: Terminal markings and direction of rotation
• Effective Date: 14-May-2024
• Replaces: EN 60034-8:2007 - Rotating electrical machines - Part 8: Terminal markings and direction of rotation
• Effective Date: 14-May-2024
• Refers: EN IEC 60034-3:2020 - Rotating electrical machines - Part 3: Specific requirements for synchronous generators driven by steam turbines or combustion gas turbines and for synchronous compensators
• Effective Date: 18-Aug-2026
• Refers: EN IEC 60034-33:2022 - Rotating electrical machines - Part 33: Synchronous hydrogenerators including motor-generators - Specific requirements
• Effective Date: 18-Aug-2026
• Refers: IEC 60417-1:2002 - Graphical symbols for use on equipment - Part 1: Overview and application
• Effective Date: 18-Aug-2026
• Refers: FprEN IEC 60034-1:2025 - Rotating electrical machines - Part 1: Rating and performance
• Effective Date: 18-Aug-2026
• Refers: EN IEC 60445:2021 - Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification - Identification of equipment terminals, conductor terminations and conductors
• Effective Date: 18-Aug-2026
• Referred By: EN 62520:2011 - Railway applications - Electric traction - Short-primary type linear induction motors (LIM) fed by power converters
• Effective Date: 20-Oct-2026
• Referred By: EN 60349-4:2013 - Electric traction - Rotating electrical machines for rail and road vehicles - Part 4: Permanent magnet synchronous electrical machines connected to an electronic converter
• Effective Date: 20-Oct-2026
• Referred By: EN 50549-10:2022 - Requirements for generating plants to be connected in parallel with distribution networks - Part 10: Tests for conformity assessment of generating units
• Effective Date: 20-Oct-2026
• Referred By: EN IEC 60034-23:2019 - Rotating electrical machines - Part 23: Repair, overhaul and reclamation
• Effective Date: 20-Oct-2026

EN IEC 60034-8:2026 is a CLC standard for rotating electrical machines. It specifies how to identify winding connection points, mark terminals, indicate direction of rotation, relate terminal markings to rotation, and mark auxiliary devices, so manufacturers and users can wire machines and associated equipment in a consistent way.

What does EN IEC 60034-8:2026 specify?

EN IEC 60034-8:2026 applies to AC and DC machines and sets rules for terminal markings, rotation direction, and common connection diagrams. It is organized into clauses on scope, references, terms, symbols, rotation, terminal marking rules, auxiliary terminal marking rules, and a normative annex of connection diagrams.

Annex	What it covers
Annex A	Connection diagrams for common applications

The annex is used as a practical reference for standard wiring arrangements. Clause 6 points back to these diagrams when a manufacturer prepares connection instructions for a specific machine.

What are the key requirements of EN IEC 60034-8:2026?

EN IEC 60034-8:2026 gives a marking system that links the machine terminals, the internal winding arrangement, and the direction of rotation. In practice, this lets manufacturers label machines so installers can connect them correctly and so control gear and protection devices match the machine wiring.

Direction of rotation

Clause 5 defines direction of rotation as the shaft rotation seen when facing the D-end. For most machines, the default direction is clockwise unless another direction is specified; for machines that can run only one way, an arrow has to show the direction and be permanently attached and easy to see.

For synchronous generators and motor-generators in the scope of IEC 60034-3 or IEC 60034-33, rotation is tied to the prime mover. For synchronous compensators, the direction is agreed between manufacturer and purchaser. This matters because the same machine may be installed in different drive systems, and the marking must match the intended mechanical direction.

Terminal marking rules

Clause 6.1 requires terminal markings to identify all winding and auxiliary terminations that the user can access. Three-phase AC machines with more than three terminals, and all other machines and auxiliary devices with more than two terminals, must also have connection instructions that follow the standard.

The marking format uses upper-case Latin letters and Arabic numerals without spaces. Letters I and O are not used because they can be confused with 1 and 0. Duplicate markings are allowed only when each lead can perform the same electrical function, while shared-current terminals use an added numerical suffix. The protective earthing terminal is marked PE, or with the IEC 60417-5019 symbol.

Suffixes and prefixes

Clause 6.2 assigns numerical suffixes to winding element ends and tapping points, and lower numbers are used for the ends closest to the supply connection. Clause 6.3 uses numerical prefixes to distinguish separate windings or current systems, including multi-speed machines.

This is important for motors with multiple elements, tapping points, or separate windings, because the numbers show the order in which leads belong together. In a workshop or on site, that helps avoid cross-connecting elements that should remain separate.

Winding identification by machine type

Clause 6.4 gives the basic letter symbols for induction machines: U, V, W for the primary winding, N for neutral, and K, L, M, Q for secondary windings. Single-phase machines use U for the primary winding and Z for the auxiliary winding, while multiple three-phase groups use a prefix to identify each group.

Clause 6.5 extends the same logic to synchronous machines. The field winding of d.c. separately excited synchronous machines is marked F1 and F2, and permanent magnet machines use the same marking approach as induction machines. This helps keep the terminal logic consistent across related machine types.

Relation between marking and rotation

Clause 6.7 links the terminal order to the required direction of rotation. For multi-phase machines not covered by IEC 60034-3 or IEC 60034-33, the terminal sequence is arranged so that clockwise rotation follows the time sequence of the phase voltages, and reverse rotation is obtained by reversing the supply connection order.

The clause also gives rules for multi-speed, single-phase, multi-phase group, and d.c. machines. For example, single-phase reversible machines use specific link arrangements between the main and auxiliary windings, and d.c. machines use polarity relationships between armature and field terminals. In practice, this is the part designers use to make sure the nameplate marking and the actual rotation match.

Auxiliary devices

Clause 7 adds marking rules for auxiliary terminals such as brakes, capacitors, transformers, heaters, thermometers, thermocouples, thermostats, thermistors, and switches. These devices use the same general notation rules, with a device code plus a prefix for the circuit or device and a suffix for the lead function.

That matters because many machines include built-in devices that must be connected correctly for protection, monitoring, or starting. Clear auxiliary marking reduces wiring errors during installation and maintenance.

What terms does EN IEC 60034-8:2026 define?

Terminal marking - the permanent identification of an external winding or auxiliary termination that tells the user what the terminal does.

Connecting points - internal current-transfer points used to permanently connect winding ends or winding elements together.

Tapping points - intermediate connection points on part of a winding element.

Winding leads - insulated conductors that connect a winding to its termination.

Winding element - a part of a winding whose turns or coils are permanently connected together as one unit.

Multi-speed motor - a motor that can operate at two or more definite speeds.

D-end - the end of the machine that accommodates the shaft end, which is the reference end for rotation direction.

Who uses EN IEC 60034-8:2026?

EN IEC 60034-8:2026 is used by rotating machine manufacturers, winding and assembly engineers, and designers of motor control and protection equipment. It is also relevant to purchasers, quality managers, and installers who need the terminal markings and rotation direction to match the machine’s intended use.

It is especially useful in industries that buy or build AC and DC rotating electrical machines with multiple windings, auxiliary devices, or multi-speed arrangements. Test and documentation teams use it when preparing connection diagrams, nameplate data, and wiring instructions.

What changed in EN IEC 60034-8:2026 from the previous edition?

EN IEC 60034-8:2026 cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2007 and Amendment 1:2014. The edition is described as a technical revision, and the stated main technical change is the inclusion of turbine-type synchronous machines in the scope.

Which standards are used with EN IEC 60034-8:2026?

EN IEC 60034-8:2026 cites five normative references that support its marking and rotation rules.

• IEC 60034-1 - provides the general basis for rating and performance and supplies terms used in the document.
• IEC 60034-3 - covers synchronous generators driven by steam turbines or combustion gas turbines, and synchronous compensators.
• IEC 60034-33 - covers synchronous hydrogenerators, including motor-generators, with specific requirements.
• IEC 60417-1 - provides graphical symbols used on equipment.
• IEC 60445 - sets the basic terminal identification and conductor termination principles, including PE marking.

What does the EN IEC 60034-8:2026 document contain?

EN IEC 60034-8:2026 contains symbol tables for general use, DC and single-phase commutator machines, AC machines without commutators, and auxiliary devices. It also contains figures that show terminal markings for common machine types, including three-phase, single-phase, six-phase, synchronous, and DC arrangements.

The standard gives step-by-step marking logic for suffixes, prefixes, duplicate terminals, shared terminals, and earthing terminals. Annex A collects connection diagrams for common applications such as delta, star, dual-voltage, star-delta, part-winding, multi-speed, reversible single-phase, and DC machine connections.

For users who design or check wiring, the figures act as worked examples of how the rules are applied to real terminal layouts. For users preparing installation instructions or factory documentation, the document provides the standard notation to describe the intended connection and direction of rotation clearly.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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01-september-2025
Električni rotacijski stroji - 8. del: Oznake priključkov in smeri vrtenja (rotacije)
Rotating electrical machines - Part 8: Terminal markings and direction of rotation
Drehende elektrische Maschinen - Teil 8: Anschlussbezeichnungen und Drehsinn
Machines électriques tournantes - Partie 8: Marquages d'extrémité et sens de rotation
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 60034-8:2025
ICS:
29.160.01 Rotacijski stroji na splošno Rotating machinery in
general
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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Rotating electrical machines - Part 8: Terminal markings and direction of rotation

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1 CONTENTS
2 FOREWORD . 5
3 INTRODUCTION . 7
4 1 Scope . 8
5 2 Normative references . 8
6 3 Terms and definitions . 8
7 4 Symbols . 11
8 4.1 General . 11
9 4.2 DC and single-phase commutator machines . 11
10 4.3 AC machines without commutators . 11
11 4.4 Auxiliary devices . 11
12 5 Direction of rotation . 12
13 6 Rules for terminal markings . 12
14 6.1 General . 12
15 6.2 Suffixes . 14
16 6.3 Prefixes . 15
17 6.4 Winding identification for categories of machines . 15
18 6.5 Synchronous machines . 16
19 6.6 DC machines . Error! Bookmark not defined.
20 6.7 Relation between terminal markings and direction of rotation . 16
21 6.8 Terminal marking figures . 17
22 7 Auxiliary terminal marking rules . 23
23 7.1 General . 23
24 7.2 Marking . 23
26 Annex A (normative) Connection diagrams for common applications . 26
28 Figure 1 – Single three-phase winding, three elements, open connection, six terminals . 18
29 Figure 2 – Single three-phase winding, delta connection, three terminals . 19
30 Figure 3 – Single three-phase winding, internal star connection with neutral conductor,
31 four terminals . 19
32 Figure 4 – Single three-phase winding, two elements per phase, open connection,
33 twelve terminals . 19
34 Figure 5 – Single three-phase winding, four elements per phase, open connection,
35 twenty-four terminals . 19
36 Figure 6 – Single three-phase winding, two elements per phase with four tapping
37 points per element, open connection, thirty-six terminals . 20
38 Figure 7 – Two separate three-phase windings with two independent functions, two
39 elements per phase, open connection, twenty-four terminals . 20
40 Figure 8 – Two elements, internal connection, three terminals . 20
41 Figure 9 – Single three-phase winding, star connection, duplicate terminals for
42 alternate connection, six terminals . 20
43 Figure 10 – Single three-phase winding, star connection, parallel terminals for shared
44 current, six terminals . 21
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46 Figure 11 – Three-phase wound-rotor, star connections with neutral conductors, eight
47 terminals . 21
48 Figure 12 – Main and auxiliary winding, two elements . 21
49 Figure 13 – Single-phase auxiliary winding, integrally connected capacitor, one
50 element . 21
51 Figure 14 – Single-phase main winding, integrally connected thermal protector, one
52 element . 21
53 Figure 15 – Six-phase winding, open connection, six elements . 21
54 Figure 16 – Armature winding, one element . 22
55 Figure 17 – Commutating winding, one and two elements . 22
56 Figure 18 – Compensating winding, one and two elements . 22
57 Figure 19 – Series winding, one element, two tappings . 22
58 Figure 20 – Shunt excitation winding, one element . 22
59 Figure 21 – Separately excited excitation winding, one and two elements . 22
60 Figure 22 – Direct-axis auxiliary winding, one element . 22
61 Figure 23 – Quadrature-axis auxiliary winding, one element . 22
62 Figure 24 – Armature winding with commutating and compensating windings, one
63 element . 22
64 Figure 25 – Single-phase, single voltage . 23
65 Figure 26 – Single-phase, dual voltage . 24
66 Figure 27 – Three-phase, single voltage . 24
67 Figure 28 – Three-phase, dual voltage . 24
68 Figure 29 – Two-lead devices (except type R) . 24
69 Figure 31 – Three-lead devices of type R . 25
70 Figure 32 – Four-lead devices of type R . 25
71 Figure 33 – Switch connections . 25
72 Figure A.1 – Delta connection . 26
73 Figure A.2 – Star connection – with or without neutral . 26
74 Figure A.3 – Dual voltage, six terminals (1:√3) . 26
75 Figure A.4 – Star-connected, dual voltage, nine terminals (1:2) . 27
76 Figure A.5 – Delta-connected, dual voltage, nine terminals (1:2) . 27
77 Figure A.6 – Star-delta, single voltage, six terminals . 27
78 Figure A.7 – Star-delta, dual voltage, twelve terminals (1:2) . 28
79 Figure A.8 – Part-winding, single voltage, six terminals . 28
80 Figure A.9 – Part-winding, dual voltage, nine terminals (1:2). 29
81 Figure A.10 – Variable-torque, six terminals . 29
82 Figure A.11 – Variable-torque, dual-voltage (1:√3), nine terminals . 30
83 Figure A.12 – Constant-torque, six terminals . 31
84 Figure A.13 – Constant power, six terminals . 31
85 Figure A.14 – Variable-torque, six terminals . 32
86 Figure A.15 – Constant-torque, seven terminals . 32
87 Figure A.16 – Constant-power, seven terminals . 32
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89 Figure A.17 – Example of three-speed, constant torque motor using two separate
90 windings, ten terminals . 33
91 Figure A.18 – Example of three-speed motor using three separate windings, ten
92 terminals . 33
93 Figure A.19 – Example of four-speed, variable-torque motor using two separate
94 windings, twelve terminals . 34
95 Figure A.20 – Split-phase or capacitor-start reversible motor . 34
96 Figure A.21 – Reversible capacitor-start motor with four terminals with externally
97 connected capacitor . 35
98 Figure A.22 – Shunt motor or generator, four terminals . 35
99 Figure A.23 – Compound-motor or generator with compensating and commutating
100 windings, six terminals . 35
101 Figure A.24 – Series-wound motor, two terminals . 36
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103 INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
104 ____________
106 ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINES –
108 Part 8: Terminal markings and direction of rotation
111 FOREWORD
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147 IEC 60034-8 edition 4 contains IEC 60034-8 edition 3.1 which contains the third edition
148 (2007-06) [documents 2/1434/FDIS and 2/1451/RVD] and its amendment 1 (2014-03)
149 [documents 2/1732/FDIS and 2/1743/RVD].
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153 International Standard IEC 60034-8 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 2: Rotating
154 machinery.
155 The main change with respect to the previous edition is listed below:
156 - The inclusion of Turbine-type synchronous machines in the scope
157 This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
158 A list of all the parts of the IEC 60034 series, under the general title Rotating electrical
159 machines, can be found on the IEC website.
160 The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendment will
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163 publication will be
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165 • withdrawn,
166 • replaced by a revised edition, or
167 • amended.
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172 INTRODUCTION
173 The revision of this part of IEC 60034 provides worldwide uniformity in the electrical
174 connections for rotating electrical machines and applies the recommendations of the basic
175 safety publication IEC 60445 in specifying marking requirements.
176 These standardized connections will then permit the safe interchange of electric machines with
177 their control and protective devices using standardized terminal markings.
178 Note: electrical connections of the machines are not the unique feature to be checked for safe
179 interchange.
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181 ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINES –
183 Part 8: Terminal markings and direction of rotation
187 1 Scope
188 This part of IEC 60034 applies to a.c. and d.c. machines and specifies
189 a) rules for the identification of winding connection points;
190 b) marking of winding terminals;
191 c) direction of rotation;
192 d) relationship between terminal markings and direction of rotation;
193 e) terminal marking of auxiliary devices;
194 f) connection diagrams of machines for common applications.
195 Turbine-type synchronous machines are excluded from this standard.
196 2 Normative references
197 The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For
198 dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of
199 the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
200 IEC 60034-1, Rotating electrical machines – Part 1: Rating and performance
201 IEC 60034-3, Rotating electrical machines - Part 3: Specific requirements for synchronous
202 generators driven by steam turbines or combustion gas turbines and for synchronous
203 compensators
204 IEC 60034-33, Rotating electrical machines - Part 33: Synchronous hydrogenerators including
205 motor-generators - Specific requirements
206 IEC 60417-1, Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Part 1: Overview and application
207 IEC 60445, Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification –
208 Identification of equipment terminals and conductor terminations
209 3 Terms and definitions
210 For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60034-1 and the
211 following apply.
212 3.1
213 terminal marking
214 permanent identification of the external termination of winding leads or auxiliary leads at the
215 disposal of the user for connection of the machine to the supply or apparatus that indicates the
216 function of the termination

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217 3.2
218 connecting points
219 all current transfer points that are used to permanently interconnect winding or winding element
220 ends internally
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222 3.3
223 tapping points
224 intermediate connections to a portion of a winding element
225 3.4
226 winding leads
227 insulated conductors that make the electrical connection between a winding and its termination
228 3.5
229 winding
230 assembly of turns or coils having a defined function in an electrical rotating machine
231 [IEV 411-37-01]
232 3.6
233 winding phase
234 one or more winding elements associated with a particular phase
235 3.7
236 winding element
237 part of a winding, all the turns or coils in that part being permanently connected together
238 3.8
239 separate windings
240 two or more windings, each having a separate function, and not interconnected, used only
241 separately, whether fully or in part
242 3.9
243 multi-speed motor
244 motor, which can be operated at any one of two or more definite speeds
245 3.10
246 constant power
247 when a multi-speed motor provides approximately constant power over the speed range
248 3.11
249 constant torque
250 when a multi-speed motor provides approximately constant torque over the speed range
251 3.12
252 variable torque
253 when output torque of a multi-speed motor is proportional to approximately the square of the
254 speeds
255 3.13
256 phase sequence
257 order in which the voltages successively reach their maximum positive values between supply
258 conductors
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260 3.14
261 D-end
262 that end of the machine which accommodates the shaft end
263 [IEV 411-43-36]
264 NOTE For machines having two shaft ends, the D-end is the end
265 a) having the larger diameter;
266 b) opposite the external fan when the shaft ends are of the same diameter.
268 4 Symbols
269 4.1 General
L Supply conductor
PE Protective earthing terminal
User available terminal, marking mandatory
Internal connection point
(.) Internal terminal marking (showing element symbol), optional
[ . , . ] Grouping of user joined terminals
; Separation of terminals or groups of terminals
270 4.2 DC and single-phase commutator machines
A Armature winding
B Commutating winding
C Compensating winding
D Series excitation winding
E Shunt excitation winding
F Separately excited winding
H Direct-axis auxiliary winding
J Quadrature-axis auxiliary winding
271 4.3 AC machines without commutator
F DC excitation winding
K Secondary winding
L Secondary winding
M Secondary winding
N Star point (neutral conductor) of the primary winding
Q Star point (neutral conductor) of a secondary winding
U Primary winding
V Primary winding
W Primary winding
Z Auxiliary windings
272 NOTE The primary and secondary symbol allocations are irrespective of whether the primary winding is located in
273 the stator or rotor. Different symbols can be used as agreed between the Manufacturer and the Purchaser with special
274 attention to safety rules
275 4.4 .
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276 Auxiliary devices
BA AC brakes
BD DC brakes
BW Brush-wear detector
CA Capacitors
CT Current transformer
HE Heaters
LA Lightning arrestor
PT Potential transformer
R Resistance thermometers
SC Surge capacitor
SP Surge protectors
S Switches including plugging switches
TB Thermostats opening on increase of temperature
TC Thermocouples
TM Thermostats closing on increase of temperature
TN Thermistors, negative temperature coefficient
TP Thermistors, positive temperature coefficient
NOTE This table standardizes the most commonly used auxiliary devices. The
designation of other devices may be chosen by the manufacturer. Different symbols can
be used as agreed between the Manufacturer and the Purchaser, with special attention
to safety rules
277 5 Direction of rotation
278 The direction of rotation shall be that of the shaft observed when facing the D-end.
279 Synchronous generators and motor-generators in the scope of IEC 60034-3 or IEC 60034-33
280 shall have the direction of rotation as imposed by the prime mover being in turbine or motor
281 mode. For synchronous compensators the direction of rotation shall be agreed between
282 Manufacturer and Purchaser. This direction of rotation shall be marked as per 6.7.
283 If not otherwise specified, all Machines apart from Synchronous and Motor generators in the
284 scope of IEC 60034-3 or IEC 60034-33 shall have a clockwise direction of rotation.”
285 For other Machines configurations, including unidirectional machines, apart for Synchronous
286 generators and motor-generators in the scope of 60034-3 or 60034-33 shall have an arrow
287 located on the enclosure to show the direction of rotation.
288 6 Rules for terminal markings
289 6.1 General
290 6.1.1 Application
291 A terminal marking shall identify all winding and auxiliary device terminations accessible to the
292 user.
293 NOTE External line connections and winding arrangements used for common applications are shown in Annex A.

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294 6.1.2 Marking instructions
295 All three-phase a.c. machines with more than three terminals and all other machines (and
296 auxiliary devices) with more than two terminals shall have connecting instructions consistent
297 with this standard.
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299 6.1.3 Alphanumeric marking notation
300 The terminal marking comprises upper-case Latin characters and Arabic numerals. The
301 characters shall be arranged without spaces.
302 Each winding, winding phase or auxiliary circuit shall be assigned a letter symbol(s) in
303 accordance with Clause 4.
304 To prevent confusion with the numerals 1 and 0, the letters “I” and “O” shall not be used.
305 6.1.4 Duplicate winding terminals
306 Several leads of a machine can have the same marking only if each of them is capable of
307 completely fulfilling the same electrical function, so that either one of them can be used for the
308 connection. See Figure 9.
309 6.1.5 Shared terminals
310 When several leads or conductors are provided to share the current, the terminal markings shall
311 be identified by an additional numerical suffix separated by a hyphen. See Figure 10.
312 Some multi-speed motors having two or more independent windings may produce circulating
313 currents in the de-energized winding. In this case, the terminal markings for the open delta
314 connection shall be identified by an additional numerical suffix separated by a hyphen. See
315 Figure A.15.
316 6.1.6 Omission
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