ABB ACS 600 Hardware Manual page 7

Earth (Ground) Fault
Protective Function
Emergency Stop
Devices
ACS/ACC/ACP 604/607 Frequency Converters
If an ACx 604/607 with the EMC Line Filter or the Internal Filter Boards
(code 0 or 3 in the type code for EMC Filters) is installed to unearthed
mains (an ungrounded power system or a high resistance grounded
power system (over 30 ohms)), the mains will be connected to earth
potential through the EMC filter of the ACx 600. This may cause danger
or damage the unit. Disconnect the EMC filter capacitors before
connecting the ACx 600 to unearthed mains. For detailed instructions
on how to do this, please contact your local ABB distributor.
The motor must not be controlled with the supply disconnecting device;
instead, the and
the I/O board of the ACx 600 should be used. The maximum number of
charging cycles of the d.c. capacitors of ACx 600 (i.e. power-ups by
applying the input power) is five in ten minutes.
WARNING! Never connect the mains (line power) to the ACx 600
output. If frequent bypassing is required, mechanically connected
switches or contactors should be employed. Mains (line) voltage
applied to the output can result in permanent damage to the unit.
Operation outside the nominal voltage range should not be attempted,
as overvoltages can result in permanent damage to the ACx 600.
The ACx 600 is equipped with an internal earth fault protective function
to protect the unit against earth faults in the inverter, the motor and the
motor cable. This is not a personal safety or a fire protection feature.
The earth fault protective function of the ACS/ACP 600 can be disabled
by Parameter 30.17 (ACC: 30.11). The internal earth fault protective
function is not in use in the 12-pulse supplied units. For ACS 62x units,
refer to ACS 600 Power Extension Range Supplement or ACS 600
Converter Module Installation in User-defined Cabinet .
The EMC filter of the ACx 600 includes capacitors connected between
the main circuit and the frame. These capacitors increase the earth
(ground) leakage current through the PE connector to the mains (line)
and may cause some fault current circuit breakers to function.
Emergency stop devices must be installed at each operator control
station and at other operating stations where emergency stop may be
required. Pressing the
not generate an emergency stop of the motor or separate the drive
from dangerous potential. Line Contactor and Emergency Stop Switch
are factory installed as option for ACx 607.
keys of the Control Panel or commands via
key on the Control Panel of ACx 600 does
ACx = ACS/ACC/ACP
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