Safety Information - Lenze SMVector Reference Manual

Safety Information

1 Safety Information
General
Some parts of Lenze controllers (frequency inverters, servo inverters, DC controllers) can be live, moving and
rotating. Some surfaces can be hot.
Non-authorized removal of the required cover, inappropriate use, and incorrect installation or operation creates
the risk of severe injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
All operations concerning transport, installation, and commissioning as well as maintenance must be carried
out by qualified, skilled personnel (IEC 364 and CENELEC HD 384 or DIN VDE 0100 and IEC report 664 or DIN
VDE0110 and national regulations for the prevention of accidents must be observed).
According to this basic safety information, qualified skilled personnel are persons who are familiar with the
installation, assembly, commissioning, and operation of the product and who have the qualifications necessary
for their occupation.
Application as directed
Drive controllers are components designed for installation in electrical systems or machinery. They are not to
be used as appliances. They are intended exclusively for professional and commercial purposes according to
EN 61000-3-2. The documentation includes information on compliance with the EN 61000-3-2.
When installing the drive controllers in machines, commissioning (i.e. the starting of operation as directed)
is prohibited until it is proven that the machine complies with the regulations of the EC Directive 98/37/EC
(Machinery Directive); EN 60204 must be observed.
Commissioning (i.e. starting drive as directed) is only allowed when there is compliance to the EMC Directive
(89/336/EEC).
The drive controllers meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. The harmonised stan-
dards of the series EN 50178/DIN VDE 0160 apply to the controllers.
The availability of controllers is restricted according to EN 61800-3. These products can cause radio
interference in residential areas. In the case of radio interference, special measures may be necessary
for drive controllers.
Installation
Ensure proper handling and avoid excessive mechanical stress. Do not bend any components and do not
change any insulation distances during transport or handling. Do not touch any electronic components and
contacts.
Controllers contain electrostatically sensitive components, which can easily be damaged by inappropriate
handling. Do not damage or destroy any electrical components since this might endanger your health!
Electrical connection
When working on live drive controllers, applicable national regulations for the prevention of accidents (e.g. VBG
4) must be observed.
The electrical installation must be carried out according to the appropriate regulations (e.g. cable cross-sec-
tions, fuses, PE connection). Additional information can be obtained from the regulatory documentation.
The regulatory documentation contains information about installation in compliance with EMC (shielding,
grounding, filters and cables). These notes must also be observed for CE-marked controllers.
The manufacturer of the system or machine is responsible for compliance with the required limit values
demanded by EMC legislation.
Operation
Systems including controllers must be equipped with additional monitoring and protection devices according to
the corresponding standards (e.g. technical equipment, regulations for prevention of accidents, etc.). You are
allowed to adapt the controller to your application as described in the documentation.
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