VFD68 Variable Frequency Drives (230 or 460 VAC)
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Precautions
Before you apply power to the VFD68 drive and controlled motor, always recheck the following items:
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Connect the VFD only to three-phase induction motors. Connecting the VFD to other electrical equipment
may cause damage.
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Application of power to the output terminals (U, V, W) of the VFD will damage the VFD. Never connect
supply power to the drive’s output terminals.
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If you wire multiple motors to the VFD output, run separate wires to each motor. Do not use daisy-chain
wiring.
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Do not install a power factor correction capacitor, surge suppressor, or capacitor type filter on the VFD
output side. These devices can cause the VFD to trip, or they can damage the capacitor and surge
suppressor.
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A high-voltage charge remains in the VFD electronic components for a short time after the power is
switched off.
Wait at least 10 minutes after the power supply has been switched off to allow the electric charge and heat
to dissipate. Using a voltmeter, make sure that the voltage across the main circuit terminals P/+ and N/- of
the VFD is no more than 30 VDC.
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A short circuit or earth (ground) fault on the VFD output side can damage the VFD.
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Check the insulation resistance of the circuit before you operate the VFD; repeated short circuits may
damage the VFD. These short circuits may be caused by peripheral circuit inadequacy, an earth
(ground) fault due to wiring inadequacy, or reduced motor insulation resistance.
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Check the ground (to-earth) insulation and phase-to-phase insulation of the VFD output side before
applying power.
Carefully check the motor insulation resistance, especially when the VFD is used with an old motor or
a motor located in unfavorable conditions.
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Do not exceed the permissible voltage to the VFD I/O signal circuits.
Application of a voltage higher than the permissible voltage to the VFD I/O signal circuits, or applying
voltage of opposite polarity, may damage the I/O devices.
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Do not short circuit the +VDC excitation voltage outputs (terminals 10 and PC) to common (terminals: 5
and SD). Shorting the excitation voltage outputs to common may damage the VFD.
IMPORTANT:
Do not exceed the VFD68 drive's electrical ratings. Exceeding the drive's electrical
ratings can result in permanent damage to the drive and void any warranty.
IMPORTANT:
Run all low-voltage wiring and cables separate from all high-voltage wiring. Shielded
cable is strongly recommended for input (sensor) and analog output cables that are exposed to high
electromagnetic or radio frequency noise.
IMPORTANT:
Electrostatic discharge can damage VFD68 drives. Use proper electrostatic discharge
(ESD) precautions during installation and servicing to avoid damaging VFD68 drives.
IMPORTANT:
Do not connect supply power to the VFD68 drive before finishing wiring and checking all
wiring connections. Short circuits or improperly connected wires can result in damage to the drive and void
any warranty.
