Protection Against Corrosion; Converter Operation; Connection To A Converter - Siemens SIMOTICS M-1PH8 Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions

4.11.9

Protection against corrosion

If the machine is stored in dry conditions, then apply the subsequently listed anti-corrosion
measures:
● Storage up to six months:
● Storage for longer than six months:
● Inspect the machine regularly and apply an additional coating of corrosion protection if
Document all preservation measures taken so that they can be reversed before the machines
are put back into service.
4.12

Converter operation

4.12.1

Connection to a converter

Selecting and connecting the cable
● Use Motion Connect cables or symmetrically constructed, shielded cables to connect the
● The shield must be connected at both ends to the motor and the converter; unshielded
● To ensure effective discharge of high-frequency currents, make the shield contact over the
SIMOTICS M-1PH8
Operating Instructions 05/2012 A5E03986435A AA
Apply a coat of corrosion protective compound to all accessible bare metal parts such as
the exposed shaft extension, flange or machine feet.
Apply a coat of anti-corrosion compound which provides long-term protection, e.g.
Tectyl 506.
necessary.
motor to a converter. The cable shielding, made up of as many strands as possible, must
have good electrical conductivity. Braided shields made of copper or aluminum are well
suited.
cable ends must be kept as short as possible.
largest possible area, i.e. as a 360° contact on the converter and motor, e.g. using EMC
glands at the cable entry points.
Preparations for use
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