Installation Environment And Connection; Operating Environment; Installation Method - GE AF-300 P11 User Manual

2. Installation Environment and Connection

2.1 Operating Environment

Install this product in a location that meets the condi-
tions listed in Table 2-1-1.
Table 2-1-1 Operating Environment
Item Specifications
Location Indoors
Ambient -10° to +50°C (+14° to +122°F) - for products of
Temperature 30 HP or less, the ventilating covers must be
removed if ambient temperature exceeds
+40°C (104°F), NEMA Type 4 & 12 Unit -10° to
+40°C (+14° to +104°F)
Relative 5 to 95% (No condensation).
Humidity
Atmosphere The product must not be exposed to dust,
direct sunlight, corrosive gas, oil mist, vapor, or
water. There must be a minimum salt content in
the atmosphere. Do not store where
condensation may occur as a result of sudden
changes in temperature.
Altitude 1000 m (3300 feet) or lower - For altitude above
1000 m (3300 feet), see Table 2-1-2.
Vibration 3mm peak from 2 to 9Hz, 9.8m/s2 from 9 to 20Hz,
2m/s2 from 20-55Hz, 1m/s2 from 55 to 200Hzs.

2.2 Installation Method

1. Securely fasten the product in an upright position on
a solid structure with the tag AF-300 P11 facing the
front. Do not turn the product upside down or install
in a horizontal position. Fig. 2-2-1
2. Since heat is generated during drive operation, the
spaces shown in Fig. 2-2-1 are required to ensure
sufficient cooling. Do not install the product beneath
a device sensitive to heat as heat radiates upward.
3. The heat sink may reach a temperature of 90°C
(+194°F) during drive operation. Ensure that the
material surrounding the product can withstand this
temperature.
WARNING
Install this product on nonflammable material such as
metal.
4. When installing this product in a control panel,
consider ventilation to prevent the drive's ambient
temperature from exceeding the specified value. Do
not install the product in an area from which heat
cannot be sufficiently released.
5. If two or more drives must be installed in the same
device or control panel, arrange the units horizontally
to minimize the effect of heat. If two or more drives
must be installed vertically, place an insulated plate
between the drives to minimize the effect of heat.
6. When shipped from the factory, drives provide
internal cooling inside the panel. A drive of 30HP or
less can be converted to external cooling simply by
adding an optional mounting adapter.
Data subject to change without notice 7/07. © 2007 GE Drives
CAUTION
Ensure that the drive and heat sink surfaces are kept
free of foreign matter such as lint, paper dust, small
chips of wood or metal, and dust. Fire or accident
may result.
Table 2-1-2 Output current reduction rate based on
altitude
Altitude
3300 feet
(1000m or lower)
3300-4950 feet
(1000-1500m)
4950-6600 feet
(1500-2000m)
6600-8250 feet
(2000-2500m)
8250-9900 feet
(2500-3000m)
Top
4" (100mm)
AF-300 P11 Drive
Left Right
X
X
4" (100mm)
Bottom
Internal
Heat
Dissipation
(30%)
Internal
fan
Internal
air supply
Fig. 2-2-2 Through Panel Mount
2-1
Output current
reduction rate
1
0.97
0.95
0.91
0.88
Fig. 2-2-1 30 HP or less: Gap X can be
0. (side-by-side installation) 40HP or
more: Gap X >= 2.0" (50mm)
External
Heat
Dissipation
(70%)
Cooling fan
Heatsink
External
air supply