Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
Document No. 129-373
October 2, 2009
SED2 Variable Frequency Drive
Electronic Bypass (E-Bypass) Options
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Product Description
The SED2 Electronic Bypass (E-Bypass) Options
are companion packages for the family of SED2
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
Product Numbers
VBE… SED2 VFD Electronic Bypass Options
Contents
The SED2 E-Bypass Option consists of a SED2 VFD
and a bypass enclosure with electronic controls. The
electronic controls include:
• Controller board
• Keypad
• Step-down power transformer
• Contactors
− Bypass
− Output
− Input (Optional)
• Overload (current) relay
• Reactor (optional)
• Disconnect switch (or optional circuit
breaker)
• Fuses (optional)
Expected Installation Time
• Frames A and B: 15 minutes
• Frames C through E: 30 minutes
• Frame Size F: 60 minutes
Warning/Caution Notations
WARNING:
Personal injury/loss of life may
occur if you do not follow the
procedures as specified.
CAUTION:
Equipment damage, or loss of
data may occur if you do not
follow the procedures as
specified.
Prerequisites
• Check for shipping damage. In the event of
damage, contact the transport company.
• Locate the E-Bypass option nameplate and
confirm the unit is configured to installation
requirements.
Installation
CAUTION:
On installation of a SED2 after extended
storage, see the Extended Storage:
Conditioning of Capacitors section in the
SED2 VFD Startup, Operation, and
Maintenance Manual (125-3201). If
capacitors are not properly recharged,
catastrophic damage to the drive can
result.
Environmental Conditions
Install the E-Bypass Option in a heated, indoor
controlled environment that is free of moisture and
conductive contaminants such as condensation and
dust.
The air entering the unit for ventilation/cooling must
be clean and free from corrosive materials.
The ambient temperature must be between 14°F
and 104°F (-10°C and 40°C), and the relative
humidity must be 0° to 95° non-condensing.
NOTE: Do not mount unit in direct sunlight.
CAUTION:
Height above sea level: If installing a
SED2 at an altitude of higher than 3280 ft
(1000 m), derating is required.