4.9.3 Derating for low air pressure
The cooling capability of air is decreased at a lower air pressure.
At an altitude lower than 3,280 ft [1,000 m], no derating is necessary, but above 3,280 ft [1,000 m], the ambient temperature (T
AMB
) or max. output
current (I
out
) should be derated in accordance with the diagram shown.
Figure 4.38: Derating of output current versus altitude at T
AMB, MAX
for frame sizes A, B and C. At altitudes above 6,600 feet [2 km], please
contact Danfoss regarding PELV.
An alternative is to lower the ambient temperature at high altitudes and thereby ensure 100% output current at high altitudes. As an example of how to
read the graph, the situation at 6,600 ft [2 km] is elaborated. At a temperature of 113°F [45°C] (T
AMB, MAX
- 3.3 K), 91% of the rated output current is
available. At a temperature of 107°F [41.7°C], 100% of the rated output current is available.
Derating of output current versus altitude at T
AMB, MAX
for frame sizes D, E and F.
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