THE ErP DIRECTIVE

2009/125/EC KEY FACTS

» REGULATIONS 327/2011
640/2009

ErP 2015
2015

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ErP DIRECTIVE - OBJECTIVES
“ErP” stands for “Energy related Products”. The associated
Directive supports the aims of the EU Climate and Energy
Package by encouraging the use of environmentally friendly
designs (“Eco design”), in order to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions by 20%, whilst also increasing the use of
renewable energy sources within the EEA (up to 20%) by
2020.
However, the main focus of the ErP directive is to increase
product energy efficiencies by 20%. This ethos is also known
as the “20-20-20” target. Although the ErP Directive only
applies within the EEA, others often adopt European
legislation as best practice, especially as the Directive is
based upon the internationally recognised climate change
agreement, the Kyoto Protocol.
For this reason, within the main ErP Directive 2009/125/EC,
applicable standards have been developed for each specific
product group for use within the EEA. For fans, the
Commission’s regulation (EU) 327/2011 (also known as lot 11),
applies. Electric motors and their construction are covered
separately by Regulation 640/2009.
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Products Affected
There are some exceptions, but most energy using
products will be affected by this ErP Directive. Electric
motors are of specific interest to fan manufacturers as
these are core to all ventilation products. Regulation
640/2009, which sets the minimum efficiency
requirements for electric motors, came into effect on 16th
June 2011 and related to electric motors rated between
0.75kW and 375kW.
On 1st January 2015, efficiency targets for electric motors
were increased. Revised efficiency grades (as detailed
below) apply to an amended IEC output rating range of
between 7.5kW and 375kW inclusive.
Although regulation 640/2009 does not apply to
airstream rated motors (which is our standard), where IEC
power rated motors are used (within bifurcated fans for
example) it is a legal requirement to use IE3 motors, or
IE2 motors with a variable speed drive. Where airstream
rated motors are used, IE2 or even IE1 efficiency grade
motors can be used as long as the combined fan and
motor efficiency is greater than that defined within the fan
regulation 327/2011.
Regulation 327/2011 Requirements
All fan products incorporating motors which have an
electrical input power of between 125W and 500kW are
within the scope of this regulation.
Fans are rated taking into account the combined motor
and impeller efficiency to give an FMEG rating (Fan Motor
Efficiency Grade) - also referred to as “N” grade, which is
then checked against the minimum pass grades stated
within the 327/2011 regulation (see table 1 on page 4)
and used to determine if the complete product meets the
target efficiency to enable it to be sold and used within
the EEA. On the 1st January 2015 the second efficiency tier
came into effect. 2013 targets are shown for reference.
Manufacturers are legally required to ensure that their
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products comply with this legislation.
ErP Compliant Product Identification
Products that do not meet their required FMEG rating will
therefore not be ErP compliant, which in turn means that
a CE mark cannot be affixed to them. The CE Mark is a
legal requirement for products sold into the EEA.
For products which comply, there is a legal requirement to
affix a label which shows 5 key pieces of ErP related
information, the FMEG N grade, the measurement category,
the efficiency category and the overall efficiency of the
product at its optimum energy efficiency point and if
applicable, confirmation that the calculation of fan
efficiency is based on the use of an Inverter (VSD). In
addition, the range of compliant impeller pitch angles will be
stated.
Although products which are ErP compliant will of course
display a CE mark, Flakt Woods products will also display a
distinctive “ErP compliant” logo to help customers identify
compliant products. This logo will also be used in all relevant
marketing material, selection tools, and packaging to assist
in positive identification of compliant products.
Regulation Exemptions and Allowances
Some fans which are designed to be used in particularly
hazardous conditions are not required to comply with this
directive. ATEX fans, high temperature fans
(operating continuously at temperatures above 100°C) or
Smoke Extract fans designed for single emergency use
operation are the most common exemptions.
ErP DIRECTIVE - KEY POINTS
Dual Use and Dedicated Smoke Exhaust Fans
Where Smoke extract fans are used ONLY when an
emergency condition exists, then they do not need to
comply with the ErP regulation. If however, fans are “dual
use” and are designed to provide normal ventilation and
short-term emergency Smoke Extraction, then these fans
do need to comply, but can have additional grade
allowances applied to compensate for the increased
running clearances (impeller tip gaps) required in such
products.
When the first tier was applied (as from 1st January 2013)
the target grade could be reduced by 10%
ErP 2013 = FMEG target x 0.9
However, when the second tier was enforced on the 1st
January 2015 the increased target grade can now only be
reduced by 5%
ErP 2015 = FMEG target x 0.95
Fans integrated into kitchen hoods also get a
dispensation by way of increasing the threshold input
power from 125W to 280W.
This allowance does not apply to general kitchen
applications, as the fan must be an integral part of the
hood itself.
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Fans Fitted Within Other Products
Regulation 327/2011 for fans was produced under lot 11
during the implementation of the ErP directive. An
additional product group for ventilation units is being
addressed under lot 6. In the same way that electric
motors installed into fans must comply with Regulation
640/2009, then fans that are used within other ventilation
products must still comply with regulation 327/2011.
As further Lots are issued, products will have to comply
with multiple requirements, i.e. the fan inside a box fan
unit will have to comply with Lot 11, whilst the complete
unit will also have to comply with Lot 6.
Replacement of Non Compliant Fans
Non-compliant products cannot be sold as replacements
into building service type applications.
The only circumstance where a non-compliant product
can be supplied within the EEA is where spare parts are
being provided for a fan that was originally shipped before
1st January 2015.
In such a case, it is possible to supply spare parts
required to affect a repair. The only exception however is
spare impellers, which cannot be supplied as
non-compliant variants.
If a replacement impeller is required for a fan supplied
before 1st January 2015, then the customer should instead
purchase a new and fully compliant fan.
As the Fläkt Woods Fan Selector checks
ErP Compliance…… Automatically … you can select
products with confidence
FMEG ratings and “N” grades are calculated and
displayed for each product
Energy usage, Running Costs and SFP values
are also calculated and displayed for each
selected product
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ErP DIRECTIVE - TARGETS ErP DIRECTIVE - KEY POINTS

Table 1 Enforcement Date and Impact Table 2 – 2015 ErP Targets
As mentioned previously, the second tier of Regulation
125 W - 500 kW Efficiency N Grade 327/2011 came into effect on 1st January 2015, but how Measurement
category
Efficiency
category Power range
Efficiency
Fan types Target energy efficiency grade
Fan Type Test Category 2013 2015
(static or P in kW
will this impact upon manufacturers and consumers of (A-D) total)
(N)

Energy related Products?

0.125 < P < 10 η target = 2.74 . ln(P) – 6.33 + N

B - OPEN INLET AND DUCTED OUTLET A, C static 40

Regulation 327/2011 states that products that are placed 10 < P < 500 η target = 0.78 . ln(P) – 1.88 + N
Axial fan
on the market, or put into service, after this date must 0.125 < P < 10 η target = 2.74 . ln(P) – 6.33 + N

ErP ErP be compliant. To place a product onto the market it must B, D total
10 < P < 500 η target = 0.78 . ln(P) – 1.88 + N
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Cased Axial 50 58 either be physically handed over or the transfer of

Axial 0.125 < P < 10 η target = 2.74 . ln(P) – 6.33 + N
Impeller ownership must have taken place. Centrifugal A, C static 44
forward 10 < P < 500 η target = 0.78 . ln(P) – 1.88 + N
curved fan

A product has not been placed on the market if it is held and centrifugal
radial 0.125 < P < 10 η target = 2.74 . ln(P) – 6.33 + N
bladed fan
in stock by the manufacturer. If a subsequent alteration B, D total
10 < P < 500 η target = 0.78 . ln(P) – 1.88 + N
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is made to a product after 1st January 2015, it will have

Centrifugal 0.125 < P < 10 η target = 4.56 . ln(P) – 10.5 + N
to comply with the requirements of the regulation in its backward
A, C static 62

OR
curved fan
revised state. The modifier is then responsible to ensure without housing 10 < P < 500 η target = 1.1 . ln(P) – 2.6 + N

Forward ErP ErP its compliance.

D - DUCTED INLET AND DUCTED 0.125 < P < 10 η target = 4.56 . ln(P) – 10.5 + N

Curved A, C static 62

OUTLET 42 49 Centrifugal 10 < P < 500 η target = 1.1 . ln(P) – 2.6 + N

Impeller backward
curved fan
with housing 0.125 < P < 10 η target = 4.56 . ln(P) – 10.5 + N
B, D total 64
Centrifugal 10 < P < 500 η target = 1.1 . ln(P) – 2.6 + N

Backward ErP ErP

Curved 61 64 There are multiple ways of meeting the required minimum
Impeller FMEG grades. Many manufacturers use EC (Electronically
Commutated) motor technology as a solution, as these
typically have higher efficiencies than AC motors.
2015
This, however, is not the whole story as the legislation
125 W - 500 kW Efficiency N Grade measures the entire fan, not just the motor. Fitting an EC
Fan Type Test Category 2013 2015 motor does not therefore automatically mean that the fan
will be compliant, as it may be using a very inefficient
impeller. Similarly, by using high efficiency impellers, there
A - OPEN INLET AND OPEN OUTLET
maybe no need to rely upon EC technology in order to
reach the required grades.

Short Cased The Directive allows the use of Variable Speed Drives
and Plate ErP ErP (VSDs) and prescribes that a small efficiency loss
Axial
mounted 36 40 Grading Process allowance can be applied when VSDs are used. This could
Axial Impller The minimum FMEG pass grade requirement is dependant in some cases mean that the resultant FMEG rating is
on the fan type and how it will be installed. improved to a pass level, when a more efficient VSD is
combined with a given fan and motor combination.
The ErP Directive states different minimum FMEG grades
per fan type (Centrifugal Forward curved, Backward
curved, Plug fans, Mixed flow and Axial fans). Each of
OR these are further differentiated by test category, of which
C - DUCTED INLET AND OPEN OUTLET there are 4. (A to D).

Backward ErP ErP These are defined in detail in table 1 (see previous page).
Table 2 states the calculation methods used and target
Centrifugal Curved 58 62 FMEG ratings per fan type.
(Plug Type)
We believe that optimal fan efficiencies are most likely to
be achieved, when the actual fan N grade is calculated
and tested against the measurement and efficiency
category, which relates most closely to the intended
installation method.
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ErP DIRECTIVE - KEY EEA ErP DIRECTIVE - PRODUCTS

The Map and Table below show and list the countries where the ErP regulation applies.
Product Group Product Variant 2015 Compliant

Standard Temperature JM and JMv

Standard Temperature JM2
High Temperature JM and JMv
2015

100°C to 200°C rated Bifurcated JM

ErP
Exempt

Plate Mounted Axial Fans

2015

Centrifugal Fans - Plug, Forward

Curved and Backward Curved
Country list below shows where the ErP regulation EC 327/2011 applies:
2015
EU Countries which form part of the EEA

Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic

Greece Roof Extract Units

Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany
2015
Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg

Malta Netherlands Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia

Slovenia Spain Sweden United Kingdom   AC Tube and Box Fans

 
EFTA Countries (Less Switzerland):
2015
Iceland Liechtenstein Norway
 

The European Economic Area (EEA) comprises three of the four member states of the European Free Trade Association
(EFTA) (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway), and 27 of the 28 member states of the European Union (EU), with Croatia EC Tube and Box Fans
provisionally applying the agreement pending its ratification by all EEA countries. The EEA was established on 1 January
1994 following an agreement with the European Community (which had become the EU). 2015

European Union (EU) countries

European Free Trade Association (EFTA) counties (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) #1
Croatia is provisionally applying the agreement pending its ratification by all EEA countries. Energy Recovery Units

#1 Switzerland is neither an EU or EEA member but is part of the single market, 2015
which means that the ErP regulation EC 327/2011 does not apply within
Switzerland, but they would need to apply it if trading within the EEA
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