1 Introduction
1.1 How to Read This Design Guide
This design guide provides information on how to select,
commission, and order a frequency converter. It provides
information about mechanical and electrical installation.
The design guide is intended for use by qualified
personnel.
Read and follow the design guide to use the frequency
converter safely and professionally, and pay particular
attention to the safety instructions and general warnings.
VLT
®
is a registered trademark.
•
VLT
®
AutomationDrive FC 360 Quick Guide
provides
the necessary information for getting the
frequency converter up and running.
•
VLT
®
AutomationDrive FC 360 Programming Guide
provides information on how to programme and
includes complete parameter descriptions.
FC 360 technical literature is also available online at
.
1.1.1 Symbols
The following symbols are used in this document:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could
result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTICE
Indicates important information, including situations that
may result in damage to equipment or property.
1.1.2 Abbreviations
Alternating current
AC
American wire gauge
AWG
Ampere/AMP
A
Automatic motor adaptation
AMA
Current limit
I
LIM
Degrees Celsius
°
C
Direct current
DC
Drive dependent
D-TYPE
Electromagnetic compatibility
EMC
Electronic thermal relay
ETR
Gram
g
Hertz
Hz
Horsepower
hp
Kilohertz
kHz
Local control panel
LCP
Meter
m
Millihenry inductance
mH
Milliampere
mA
Millisecond
ms
Minute
min
Motion control tool
MCT
Nanofarad
nF
Newton meter
Nm
Nominal motor current
I
M,N
Nominal motor frequency
f
M,N
Nominal motor power
P
M,N
Nominal motor voltage
U
M,N
Permanent magnet motor
PM motor
Protective extra low voltage
PELV
Printed circuit board
PCB
Rated inverter output current
I
INV
Revolutions per minute
RPM
Regenerative terminals
Regen
Second
s
Synchronous motor speed
n
s
Torque limit
T
LIM
Volts
V
Maximum output current
I
VLT,MAX
Rated output current supplied by the
frequency converter
I
VLT,N
Introduction
Design Guide
MG06B402
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