Magnetek Impulse G+ series 4, Instruction Manual

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IMPULSE®•G+ & VG+ Series 4 Instruction Manual - February 2017
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This chapter explains the following:
1. Choosing a location
2. IMPULSE
®
•G+ & VG+ Series 4 components and external devices
3. Drive environment
4. Drive installation
In addition, this section will cover information on the components that interconnect with
IMPULSE
®
•G+ & VG+ Series 4.
Choosing a Location
Be sure that the drive is mounted in a location protected against the following conditions:
• Extreme cold and heat. Use only within the ambient temperature range:
-10°C to +60°C (+14°F to 140°F)*
• Direct sunlight (not for use outdoors)
• Rain, moisture
• High humidity
• Oil sprays, splashes
• Salt spray
• Dust or metallic particles in the air
• Corrosive gases (e.g. sulfurized gas or liquids)
• Radioactive substances
• Combustibles (e.g. thinner, solvents, etc.)
• Physical shock, vibration
• Magnetic noise (e.g. welding machines, power devices, etc.)
* 2 kHz carrier frequency
WA R N I N G
•When preparing to mount the IMPULSE
®
•G+ & VG+ Series 4 drive, lift it by its base. Never lift
the drive by the front cover, as doing so may cause drive damage or personal injury.
•Mount the drive on nonflammable material.
•The IMPULSE
®
•G+ & VG+ Series 4 drive generates heat. For the most effective cooling
possible, mount it vertically. For more details, refer to the “IMPULSE
®
•G+ & VG+ Series 4
Dimensions/Heat Loss-Open Chassis” in this chapter.
•When mounting units in an enclosure, install a fan or other cooling device to keep the
enclosure temperature below 65°C (149°F)*.
Failure to observe these warnings may result in equipment damage.