MT-30
Installation, Operation & Maintenance
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AeroVironment, Inc
The MT-30 is designed with safety of the customer as the highest priority. However, the
following safety precautions must be read and observed. Installation must comply with all local
codes and the National Electrical Code (NEC). The MT-30 is designed to be operated in a 0-
35
°
Lab environment, free of significant airborne particulate.
GROUNDING:
MT-30 must be connected to an equipment grounding conductor
run with the circuit conductors. Connections must comply with
Chapter 2 and Electromagnetic Interference Section of
ANSI/IEEE Standard 142-199, “Recommended Practice for
Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems,”
Section 250 (Grounding) of NEC, and all local codes and
ordinances. We recommend no more than 0.1 Ohms between all
equipment and ground.
Use copper conductors and terminal
lugs only.
INPUT:
240 VAC, 130 A, 60 Hz, 3 phase, 3 wire plus ground.
480 VAC, 65 A, 60 Hz, 3 phase, 3 wire plus ground.
CIRCUIT BREAKER:
240V, 175A magnetic trip (Circuit breaker (CB) and wire are to
be supplied by the installer.)
480V, 80A magnetic trip (Circuit breaker (CB) and wire are to
be supplied by the installer.)
INPUT WIRE:
240V: #2/0 AWG copper wire, 600V, 75
°
C insulation and heat
shrink over lug crimps.
480V: #3 AWG copper wire, 600V, 60
°
C insulation and heat
shrink over lug crimps.
INPUT GROUND WIRE:
Conductor must be no smaller than #4 AWG when using 175A
CB and #2/0 AWG supply wire.
Conductor must be no smaller than #8 AWG when using 80A
CB and #3 AWG supply wire.
INPUT WIRE LUG:
Solid copper crimp lug with ½” diameter bolthole. Torque to 350
in.-lb.
DC INPUT CONNECTOR:
Use ECT (Electrical Connector Tech) 16DSS-204MA
Connectors in black and red. See Appendix II for assembly
instructions
.
AIR INTAKE
Ensure that the air intake and exit at the front and rear of the unit
are free from blockage.
NOTE:
•
Do not operate the unit if there is physical damage to unit, coupler or cable.
•
Do not subject the cable or Cam-lock to damage or stress. Do not step on the
DC Input cable.
•
Do not operate the unit if any access panels are open.
