Inverter, drive, and motor testing services assess the safety, performance and regulatory compliance of key components used in power conversion and motion control systems. These products are widely applied in industrial automation, machinery and energy applications, where compliance with international safety, EMC, and energy efficiency requirements is essential.
TÜV SÜD provides independent inverter, drive, and motor testing to help manufacturers validate performance, reduce compliance risk and support global market access.
Compliance and market acceptance
Independent testing confirms compliance with safety, EMC and energy efficiency requirements, supporting approvals and acceptance by authorities and customers.
System safety, EMC, and reliability
Testing identifies safety, EMC, and functional risks across motors, drives, and inverters, reducing failures and unexpected issues in operation.
Performance and energy efficiency assurance
Validated performance and efficiency results support compliance, product optimisation, and long-term competitiveness.
Motor testing services focus on verifying the safety, performance, and energy efficiency of electric motors used in industrial, automation, and energy applications. Testing supports manufacturers in validating design integrity, identifying technical risks, and demonstrating compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
Testing can be applied during development, type testing or product updates, and also support certification and market access where required.
Motor testing is performed in accordance with recognised international standards, including:
Motor testing supports compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including:
Where required, motor testing can support certification activities to demonstrate conformity with applicable standards and regulatory requirements. This may include preparation for CE marking or other market-specific approval schemes.
Drive testing services focus on evaluating the safety, control behaviour, and EMC performance of motor drives and variable speed drive systems used in industrial and machinery applications. Testing supports manufacturers in validating system behaviour, identifying integration risks, and demonstrating compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
Testing can be performed during development, type testing or product updates, and support certification and market access where required.
Drive testing is conducted in accordance with relevant international standards, including:
Drive testing supports compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including:
Where required, drive testing can support certification activities to demonstrate conformity with applicable standards and regulatory requirements, including preparation for CE marking or other market-specific approval schemes.
Inverter testing services focus on evaluating the safety, EMC performance, and reliability of power electronic converters used in industrial, automation, and energy applications. Testing supports manufacturers in managing power-electronics-specific risks and demonstrating compliance across the product lifecycle.
Testing can be performed during development, type testing or product updates, and support certification and market access where required.
Inverter testing is conducted in accordance with relevant international standards, including:
Inverter testing supports compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including:
Where required, inverter testing can support certification activities to demonstrate conformity with applicable standards and regulatory requirements, including preparation for CE marking or other market-specific approval schemes.
Motor testing is commonly performed in accordance with international standards such as the IEC/EN 60034 series and UL 1004 series. Applicable standards depend on the motor type, application and target market.
Inverter testing is important to address power-electronics-specific risks such as EMC emissions, insulation coordination and thermal performance. It helps ensure safe operation, regulatory compliance and reliable system performance.
Testing should be considered as early as the design and development phase. Early testing helps identify risks, reduce redesign effort, and accelerate time to market.
