Operating instructions

Warnings, Cautions and Notes Issue 10/06
MICROMASTER 430
2 Operating Instructions (Compact)
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
The following Warnings, Cautions and Notes are provided for your safety and as a
means of preventing damage to the product or components in the machines
connected. Specific Warnings, Cautions and Notes that apply to particular
activities are listed at the beginning of the relevant chapters and are repeated or
supplemented at critical points throughout these sections. Please read the
information carefully, since it is provided for your personal safety and will also help
prolong the service life of your MICROMASTER 430 Inverter and the equipment
you connect to it.
WARNING
¾ This equipment contains dangerous voltages and controls potentially dangerous
rotating mechanical parts. Non-compliance with Warnings or failure to follow
the instructions contained in this manual can result in loss of life, severe
personal injury or serious damage to property.
¾ Only suitable qualified personnel should work on this equipment, and only after
becoming familiar with all safety notices, installation, operation and
maintenance procedures contained in this manual. The successful and safe
operation of this equipment is dependent upon its proper handling, installation,
operation and maintenance.
¾ The DC link capacitors remain charged for five minutes after power has been
removed. It is not permissible to open the equipment until 5 minutes after the
power has been removed. The drive unit discharges itself during this time.
¾ This equipment is capable of providing internal motor overload protection in
accordance with UL508C section 42. Refer to P0610 and P0335, i
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t is ON by
default. Motor overload protection can also be provided using an external PTC
or KTY84.
¾ This equipment is suitable for use in a circuit capable of delivering not more
than 10,000 (Frame Size C) or 42,000 (Frame Sizes D to GX) symmetrical
amperes (rms), for a maximum voltage of 460 V when protected by an H, J or K
type fuse, a circuit breaker or self-protected combination motor controller (for
more details see Operating Instructions Appendix F).
¾ Use Class 1 60/75 °C copper wire only with the cross-sections as specified in
the Operating Instructions.
¾ The mains input, DC and motor terminals, can carry dangerous voltages even if
the inverter is inoperative. Always wait 5 minutes to allow the unit to discharge
after switching off before carrying out any installation work.
NOTE
¾ Before installing and commissioning, please read these safety instructions and
warnings carefully and all the warning labels attached to the equipment.
¾ Please ensure that all of the warning labels are kept in a condition so that they
can be easily read and replace missing or damaged labels.
¾ Maximum permissible surrounding ambient temperature is 40 °C at 100 %
permissible output current