Installing the Converter
3-3
590+ Series DC Digital Converter
Mounting the Converter
Note:
General installation details are given below for mounting the Converter, however, if you
are installing the unit with an EMC filter refer to “External AC Supply EMC Filter
Installation”, page 3-27.
Mount the unit vertically on a solid, flat, vertical surface. It is mounted using bolts or screws
into four fixing points (keyhole slots). The design allows the use of 100mm grid fixing.
It must be mounted inside a suitable cubicle. To comply with the European safety standards
VDE 0160 (1994)/EN50178 (1998), the cubicle must require a tool for opening.
Note:
Holes for the mounting bolts or screws must be placed accurately.
Cover any units all ready mounted to the panel to protect them from stray metal filings while
drilling mounting holes.
General Mounting Hints
Insert the mounting studs from the rear of the panel. Attach lock washers and nuts part way on
to the lower mounting studs; these will help to keep the drive in place when mounting.
Caution
Use proper lifting techniques when lifting and moving.
Lift the drive and engage the bottom slots safely on to the studs between the panel and lock
washers/nuts you have just fitted. Engage the top slots with the remaining mounting studs and
finger tighten the drive to the panel with lock washers and nuts. Finally, use the socket wrench
to tighten all nuts securely.
Check the drive and its housing for packing material, mounting debris, or any other material that
could damage and/or restrict the operation of the equipment.
Recommended Tools
Socket wrench
With a 6 Inch extension
Deep sockets
M10, M13, M17, 7/16”, 1/2”
Screwdrivers
Phillips No.2, flat blade - 0.5 x 3.0mm, 0.8 x 4.0mm
Wire cutters
Small
Ventilation and Cooling Requirements
Refer to Chapter 11: “Technical Specifications” - Cooling.
The Converter gives off heat in normal operation and must therefore be mounted to allow the
free flow of air through the air entries and exits. Maintain the minimum air clearances given on
the drawings to ensure that heat generated by other adjacent equipment is not transmitted to the
Converter. Be aware that other equipment may have its own clearance requirements. When
mounting two or more 590+’s together, these clearances are cumulative.
Ensure that the mounting surface is normally cool.
Installing the Fan (Frame H)
Refer to Chapter 11: “Technical Specifications” - Cooling for fan ratings
The fan unit supplied should be installed on the cubicle, with or without ducting (refer to the
Installation Drawing). The drive is force-cooled using the fan units supplied with the drive. As a
general rule allow at least 150mm (6 inches) of clear space above and below the drive for free
air flow. We suggest the cubicle has an air inlet at the base of the cubicle equivalent to 4ft²,
variable depending upon the filter type used, to allow the maximum throughput of air.
The fan assembly provided is permanently wired as shown below.