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Important notes
Designated use
Operating Instructions Basic Unit – MOVITRAC
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1.2
Designated use
The frequency inverters from SEW-EURODRIVE operate AC motors. These motors
must be suitable for operation with frequency inverters. Do not connect any other loads
to the frequency inverters.
Frequency inverters are devices for stationary installation in control cabinets. Adhere to
all instructions referring to the technical data and the permissible conditions where the
unit is operated.
Do not start up the unit (take it into operation in the designated fashion) until you have
verified that:
• The machine complies with the EMC directive 98/37/EC.
• The end product complies with the Machinery Directive 98/37/EC, also with refer-
ence to EN 60204.
1.2.1
Operational environment
The following applications are prohibited unless measures are expressly taken to make
them possible:
• Use in potentially explosive areas.
• Operation in environments with harmful substances to EN 60721, such as oils, acids,
gases, vapors, dusts, radiations.
• Operation with mechanical vibration and shock loads in excess of the regulations
stipulated in EN 61800-5-1.
• If the inverter performs safety functions that have to guarantee the protection of
machinery and people.
1.3
Disposal
Please follow the current regulations: Dispose in accordance with the material structure
and the regulations in force.
