Chapter 3 Ambient Environment and Installation
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Chapter 3 Ambient Environment and Installation
3.1 Environment
The environment will directly affect the proper operation and the life span of the inverter, so install the
inverter in an environment complying with the following conditions:
(
Correct configuration
) (
Incorrect configuration
) (
Correct configuration
) (
Incorrect configuration
)
Place the front side of the inverter onward and top upward to in favor of heat sink.
Install the inverter according to the following figures: (take the dustproof cover off in favor of heat
sinking if it is installed in a box or the environment allows to do so)
Ambient temperature: -10
o
C - +40
o
C; without cover: -10
o
C - +50
o
C
Avoid exposure to rain or moisture.
Avoid direct sunlight.
Avoid oil mist and salinity.
Avoid erosive liquid and gas.
Avoid dust, bats, and small metal pieces.
Keep away from radioactive and
flammable materials.
Avoid electromagnetic interference (soldering machine, power machine).
Avoid vibration (punching machine). Add a vibration-proof pad if the situation cannot be
avoided.
If several inverters are placed in the same control panel, add extra heat sinks to keep the
temperature below 40
o
C.
Inside the power
distributor
Inside
the
power
Distrib
utor
Inside
the
power
distribu
tor
Air exchanging fan
Installing
direction
Air convection
-10
o
C - +40
o
C
(a) Front view
(b) Side view
Air exchanging fan
