Definitions and Warnings | 01.2004 |
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Safety and Operating Instructions
for Drive Converters
(in conformity with the low-voltage directive 73/23/EEC)
1. General
In operation, drive converters, depending on their degree of protection, may have live, uninsulated, and possibly also moving or rotating parts, as well as hot surfaces.
In case of inadmissible removal of the required covers, of improper use, wrong installation or maloperation, there is the danger of serious personal injury and damage to property.
For further information, see documentation.
All operations serving transport, installation and commissioning as well as maintenance are to be carried out by skilled technical personnel (observe IEC 364 or CENELEC HD 384 or DIN VDE 0100 and IEC Report 664 or DIN VDE 0110 and national accident prevention rules).
For the purposes of these basic safety instructions, "skilled technical personnel" means persons who are familiar with the installation, mounting, commissioning and operation of the product and have the qualifications needed for the performance of their functions.
2. Intended use
Drive converters are components designed for inclusion in electrical installations or machinery.
In case of installation in machinery, commissioning of the drive converter (i.e. the starting of normal operation) is prohibited until the machinery has been proved to conform to the provisions of the EC directive 89/392/EEC (Machinery Safety Directive - MSD). Account is to be taken of EN 60204.
Commissioning (i.e. the start of normal operation) is admissible only where conformity with the EMC directive (89/336/EEC) has been established.
The drive converters meet the requirements of the low- voltage directive 73/23/EEC. They are subject to the harmonized standards of the series prEN 50178/DIN VDE 0160 in conjunction with EN
The technical data as well as information concerning the supply conditions shall be taken from the rating plate and from the documentation and shall be strictly observed.
3. Transport, storage
The instructions for transport, storage and proper use shall be complied with.
The climatic conditions shall be in conformity with prEN 50178.
4. Installation
The installation and cooling of the appliances shall be in accordance with the specifications in the pertinent documentation.
The drive converters shall be protected against excessive strains. In particular, no components must be bent and/or isolating distances altered in the course of transportation or handling. No contact shall be made with electronic components and contacts.
Drive converters contain electrostatic sensitive components which are liable to damage through improper use. Electronic components must not be mechanically damaged or destroyed (potential health risks).
5. Electrical connection
When working on live drive converters, the applicable national accident prevention rules (e.g. VBG 4) must be complied with.
The electrical installation shall be carried out in accordance with the relevant requirements (e.g. cross- sectional areas of conductors, fusing, PE connection). For further information, see documentation.
Instructions for the installation in accordance with EMC requirements, such as screening, grounding, location of filters and wiring, are contained in the drive converter documentation. They must always be complied with, also for drive converters bearing a CE marking. Observance of the limit values required by the EMC law is the responsibility of the manufacturer of the installation or machine.
6. Operation
Installations which include drive converters shall be equipped with additional monitoring and protective devices in accordance with the relevant applicable safety requirements, e.g. Act respecting technical equipment, accident prevention rules, etc. Changes to the drive converters by means of the operating software are permissible.
After disconnection of the drive converters from the voltage supply, live appliance parts and power terminals must not be touched immediately because of possibly energized capacitors. In this regard, the corresponding signs and markings on the drive converter must be respected.
During operation, all covers and doors shall be kept closed.
7. Maintenance and servicing
The manufacturer's documentation shall be followed.
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