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Start-up and operation
Contents of this chapter
This chapter describes the start-up procedure of the inverter.
Start-up procedure
Do a test of the operation of the inverter first in the local control mode with the control
panel (ACS-AP-I) or the Drive composer PC tool. Then set the control program
parameters.
Tasks
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Safety
WARNING! Obey the safety instructions during the installation and start-up procedure. Refer to
chapter Safety instructions on page 9 .
Only qualified electricians can install and start-up the inverter.
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Primary and ambient conditions
Make sure that the mechanical and electrical installation of the inverter is correct. Refer to section
Installation checklist on page 51 .
Make sure that the insulation of the assembly is sufficient. Refer to section Insulation test on page 39 .
If the insulation is not sufficient, the optional insulation resistance monitoring cannot be tuned properly.
Make sure that the ambient conditions for start-up, temperature, humidity, altitude etc. are within the
limits. Refer to
PVS800-57B central inverters hardware manual (3AXD50000048300 [EN]).
Set up the cabinet heater: Set the maximum temperature settings of the thermostats according to the
schematic drawings.
If the inverter is installed in a very humid environment, and there is a delay before commissioning
without auxiliary power, use the cabinet heaters for several days before you do the commissioning.