Quick installation guide -
MotiFlex e180
Introduction
This guide contains the very basic information
about the mechanical and electrical installation
of the MotiFlex e180 drive module. For
complete documentation see the MotiFlex e180
User's Manual (code: 3AXD50000019946
[English]).
Safety instructions
WARNING! All electrical installation
and maintenance work on the drive
should be carried out by qualified
electricians only.
Never work on the drive, the braking chopper
circuit, the motor cable or the motor when input
power is applied to the drive. After
disconnecting input power, always wait for 5
minutes to let the intermediate circuit
capacitors discharge before you start working
on the drive, control cabling, motor or motor
cable. Even when input power is not applied to
the drive, externally supplied control circuits
may carry dangerous voltages. Always ensure
by measuring that no voltage is actually
present.
A rotating permanent magnet motor can
generate a dangerous voltage. Lock the motor
shaft mechanically before connecting a
permanent magnet motor to the drive, and
before doing any work on a drive system
connected to a permanent magnet motor.
Planning the installation
• The MotiFlex e180 is an IP20 (UL open type)
drive to be used in a heated, indoor
controlled environment. The drive must be
installed in clean air according to enclosure
classification. Cooling air must be clean, free
from corrosive materials and electrically
conductive dust. See the User's Manual for
detailed specifications.
• The maximum ambient air temperature is
40 °C (104 °F) at rated current. The current
is derated for 41 to 55 °C (104 to 131 °F).
• The drive is suitable for use in a circuit
capable of delivering not more than 100,000
rms symmetrical amperes, 480 V maximum.
• The cables located within the motor circuit
must be rated for at least 75 °C (167 °F) in
UL-compliant installations.
• The input cable must be protected with fuses
or circuit breakers. Suitable IEC (class gG)
and UL (class T) fuses are listed in the
Technical data section of the MotiFlex e180
User's Manual. For suitable circuit breakers,
contact your local ABB representative.
• For installation in the United States, branch
circuit protection must be provided in
accordance with the National Electrical Code
(NEC) and any applicable local codes. To
fulfill this requirement, use the UL classified
fuses.
• For installation in Canada, branch circuit
protection must be provided in accordance
with Canadian Electrical Code and any
applicable provincial codes. To fulfill this
requirement, use the UL classified fuses.
• The drive provides overload protection in
accordance with the National Electrical Code
(NEC). See the User's Manual for overload
protection settings.
Mechanical installation
Fasten the drive module to the mounting base
using screws through the four mounting holes.
Frame A and B can be mounted onto a DIN rail;
it is however highly recommended to fasten
these modules to the mounting base also by
two screws through the lower mounting holes.
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