Chapter 3 Ambient Environment And Installation; Environment - GE VAT200 Quick Start Manual

Chapter 3 Ambient Environment and Installation

3.1 Environment

The environment will directly affect the proper operation and the life span of the inverter, so install the
inverter in an environment complying with the following conditions:
Ambient temperature: -10
Avoid exposure to rain or moisture.
Avoid oil mist and salinity.
Avoid dust, bats, and small metal pieces.
Avoid electromagnetic interference (soldering machine, power machine).
Avoid vibration (punching machine). Add a vibration-proof pad if the situation cannot be
avoided.
If several inverters are placed in the same control panel, add extra heat sinks to keep the
temperature below 40
Inside the power
distributor
(
Correct configuration
Place the front side of the inverter onward and top upward to in favor of heat sink.
Install the inverter according to the following figures: (take the dustproof cover off in favor of heat
sinking if it is installed in a box or the environment allows to do so)
o o
C - +40 C; without cover: -10
o
C.
Inside
the
power
Distrib
utor
) (
Incorrect configuration
Installing
direction
Air convection
o o
-10 C - +40 C
(a) Front view
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o
C - +50
Avoid direct sunlight.
Avoid erosive liquid and gas.
Keep away from radioactive and
flammable materials.
Air exchanging fan
Inside
the
power
distribu
tor
) (
Correct configuration
(b) Side view
o
C
Air exchanging fan
) (
Incorrect configuration
)