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Frequently Asked Questions

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How can Motus help with the installation of a smart motor solution?

Yes. Motus Power provides turnkey installation across the United States and part of Canada.

What is the relationship with your Smart Motor partners?

Motus Power is a Tier 1, national turnkey provider and installation partner of smart motor solutions and services.

Who is ABB?

ABB is a multi-national provider of HVAC solutions, including IE-5 smart motors, drives, and metering technology.

Who is WEG?

WEG is a global company and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of energy-efficient electric motors. WEG has been manufacturing motors since 1981.

Are there software fees required to run the system?

There are no software fees required for the core motor/controller functionality.  Cloud access and remote management subscription options are available at the customer’s request. 

Are Smart Motors eligible for utility incentives?

Yes, most utilities have a prescriptive incentive. Motus Power will also work directly with your utility to help drive a custom rebate. For example, if located in Colorado, check out our Prescriptive Rebate HERE. 

Is there a warranty available?

Yes, we can offer up to a 10-year warranty on all motor materials. For Cryogen-X4, we warranty a single application for the lifetime of the unit.  

What is the annual maintenance required for smart motors?

The motors require very little annual maintenance – they are designed to be robust and last for the unit’s life.

What is a typical payback for Smart Motors?

We are seeing 1-3 year paybacks for most applications. Typical run times, kWh rate and available incentives will ultimately determine payback.

Can you provide union labor?

Yes, we can utilize union labor where applicable.

Are these systems BACnet and Modbus compatible?

Yes, this Smart Motor solution can integrate with all major BMS manufacturers, depending upon your configuration and application.

What are my options for connecting to my system?

We can use your existing network, or we can isolate connectivity to the cloud via cell service. 

What are the Smart Motor solutions that are available through Motus?

Motus currently focuses on multiple HVAC applications, including but not limited to RTU, AHU, pumps, cooling towers, and exhaust fans. 

What horsepower options are currently available through Motus?

Currently 1-400 horsepower motors are available.

Are there any tax incentives for installing a smart motor solution?

Yes, please contact us for more information on current tax incentives.