1.2.1.2 Using a PELV or SELV power supply
It’s recommended to use a protected extra-low voltage supply (PELV) instead of a safety extra-low
voltage supply (SELV).
If a SELV is used, it’s possible that the isolation from the earth can be violated through our drive (e.g.
through heatsink or mechanical mountings) and the supply becomes PELV.
1.2.1.3 Warning about using contactors behind the power supply
Attention
Our servo drives are designed for voltages between 12 V and 48 V (60 V Max), they should be run
with an appropriate extra-low voltage supply. Please do not use contactors behind the power
supply since the transient-voltage-suppression diodes could get damaged due to the power-up
voltage increase (Surge). This is likely to happen when the power up occurs fast and can lead to
complete failure of your servo drive.
If contactors behind the power supply are used, it’s necessary to include an uni-directional TVS
diode type 1.5KE62A-E3/54* between Main Power Supply and Ground of the terminal.
* this model has been successfully tested by Synapticon. Other products with the same
specifications may also be appropriate but can’t be recommended.
In case you are running several servo drives behind a contactor, please use an uni-directional TVS diode
on each drive because of the inductances of the wiring.
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