Installing The Drive; Receiving & Inspection; General Requirements For The Installation Site; Location Instructions - Baldor VS1GV21-1B Installation & Operating Manual

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This chapter provides information that must be considered when planning a VS1GV drive installation and provides drive

mounting information and installation site requirements.

3.1 Receiving & Inspection

When you receive your control, there are several things you should do immediately.

1. Observe the condition of the shipping container and report any damage immediately to the commercial carrier that

delivered your control.

2. Remove the control from the shipping container and remove all packing materials from the control. The container and

packing materials may be retained for future shipment.

3. Verify that the catalog number of the control you received is the same as the catalog number listed on your purchase

order.

4. Inspect the control for external physical damage that may have been sustained during shipment and report any damage

immediately to the commercial carrier that delivered your control.

5. If the control is to be stored for several weeks before use, make sure that it is stored in a location that conforms to

published storage humidity and temperature specifications stated in this manual.

3.2 General Requirements for the Installation Site

It is important to ensure that the drive's environment and operating conditions are satisfactory. The area behind the drive

must be kept clear of all control and power wiring. Power connections may create electromagnetic fields that may interfere

with control wiring or components when run in close proximity to the drive.

Read the recommendations in the following sections before continuing with the drive installation.

3.2.1 Location Instructions

Before deciding on an installation site, consider the following guidelines:

• Protect the cooling fan by avoiding dust or metallic particles.

• Do not expose the drive to a corrosive atmosphere.

• Protect the drive from moisture and direct sunlight.

• Verify that the drive location will meet the environmental conditions specified in Table 3-1.

Ambient Temperature

Frame Size

Minimum

-10°C (14°F)

3.2.2 Minimum Mounting Clearances

Be sure to provide proper top, bottom and side clearance per Table 3-1.

3.3 Mounting the Drive

Mount the drive upright on a flat, vertical surface. Avoid mounting the drive in locations that would subject the drive to

vibration in excess of the 0.5G RMS rating (e.g. adjacent to a large punch press).

3.3.1 Protecting the Drive from Debris

Drives suppled in NEMA 1 enclosures must be protected from debris falling through the drive vents during installation and

operation. The drive is designed to operate in NEMA1 Type installations. The atmosphere must not contain airborne particles

that can collect on the internal circuitry of the drive, especially conductive particles. Drives supplied in NEMA 4X enclosures

are designed for harsh environments including dust and water. NEMA 1 and NEMA 4X drives are for indoor use only.

Note: F-Frame Size drives are supplied with door mounted filters that are replaceable. The replacement filter part number

is available on a label next to the filter on the inside of the door. If the user desires, these filters can also be cleaned

by blowing or vacuuming out any collected debris as long as the filter media remains intact. See section 12.2 for

instructions for optionally setting the drive's real time clock to provide an alert message or output at regular cleaning

intervals.

3.3.2 Watts Loss Data

Frame Size

AA, B, C, D, E and F

Example: At 2.5kHz, a 3hp, 240VAC control draws 10Amps. Watts loss = 50W + (10x14) = 190Watts

MN765

Table 3-1 Ambient Temperatures and Mounting Clearances

Enclosure Rating

Maximum

45°C

40°C

45°C

Table 3-2 Watts Loss Data

240VAC

2.5kHz PWM

8.0kHz PWM

50Watts +

(14 W/Amp)

(17 W/Amp)

Minimum Mounting Clearances

Top & Bottom

NEMA 1

NEMA 4X

NEMA 1

NEMA 4X

2 inches (50mm)

NEMA 1

480VAC

2.5kHz PWM

8.0kHz PWM

50Watts +

(17 W/Amp)

(26 W/Amp)

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