AutomationDirect DURAPULSE GS3-2010, User Manual

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Chapter 2: Installation and Wiring
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Ambient Conditions
Ambient environmental conditions for use:
Storage Conditions
The AC drives should be kept in their shipping cartons or crates until they are
installed. In order to retain their warranty coverage, they should be stored as
described below if they are not to be installed and used within three months.
• Store in a clean and dry location free from direct sunlight and corrosive fumes.
• For storage of longer than 3 months, store within an ambient temperature range of
-20 °C to 30 °C (-4°F to 86°F).
• For storage of 3 months or less, store within an ambient temperature range of
-20 °C to 60 °C (-4°F to 140°F).
• Store within a relative humidity range of 0% to 90% and non-condensing
environment.
• Store within an air pressure range of 86 kPA to 106 kPA.
• DO NOT store in an area with rapid changes in temperature.
(It may cause condensation and frost.)
• DO NOT place directly on the ground.
If the drive is stored or is otherwise unused for more than a year, the drive’s internal DC
link capacitors should be recharged before use. Otherwise, the capacitors may be
damaged when the drive starts to operate. We recommend recharging the capacitors
of any unused drive at least once per year. (Refer to Chapter 6, “Maintenance and
Troubleshooting” for information about recharging DC link capacitors.)
Ambient Conditions
Ambient Temperature
-10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F)
Relative Humidity
0 to 90% (non-condensing)
Atmosphere Pressure 86 kPa to 106 kPa
Vibration
9.8 m/s 2 (1G) less than 10 Hz, 5.9 m/s 2 (0.6G) 10 to 60 Hz
Installation Location
Altitude 1000m or lower above sea level, keep from corrosive
gas, liquid and dust
Enclosure Rating
IP20: Protection against contact by fingers. Protection against
medium-size foreign objects
DURA
PULSE AC Drive User Manual 1st Ed. Rev. D 05/2013