Summary of Contents for Danfoss VLT AutomationDrive FC 300
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MAKING MODERN LIVING POSSIBLE Instruction Manual ® AutomationDrive FC 300...
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The wait time required is listed in the Discharge Time table. Failure to wait for the specified period of time after power has been removed to do service or repair could result in death or serious injury. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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® AutomationDrive Instruction Safety Manual ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
2.4.5.8 Terminal 37 3-11 2.4.5.9 Mechanical Brake Control 3-14 2.4.6 Serial Communication 3-14 3 Start-up and Functional Testing 3.1 Pre-start 3.1.1 Safety Inspection 3.2 Applying Power to the Adjustable Frequency Drive ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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6 Application Examples 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Application Examples 7 Status Messages 7.1 Status Display 7.2 Status Message Definitions Table 8 Warnings and Alarms 8.1 System Monitoring 8.2 Warning and Alarm Types ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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10 Specifications 11-1 10.1 Power-dependent Specifications 11-1 10.2 General Technical Data 11-12 10.3 Fuse Specifications 11-16 10.3.2 Recommendations 11-16 10.3.3 CE Compliance 11-17 10.4 Connection Tightening Torques 11-25 12 Index 12-1 ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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® AutomationDrive Instruction Contents Manual ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Decoupling plate 16 Serial bus terminal switch Grounding clamp (PE) 17 Digital I/O and 24 V power supply Shielded cable grounding clamp and strain relief 18 Control cable cover plate Table 1.1 ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
• DC bus Intermediate DC bus circuit specific requirements. Contact the local Danfoss handles the DC current supplier or visit the Danfoss website for • DC reactors Filter the intermediate DC downloads or additional information. circuit voltage •...
Line power Adjustable frequency drive Motor • Ensure that the adjustable frequency drive output current rating is equal to or greater than motor full load current for peak motor performance ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Ensure that the strength of the mounting location will support the unit weight • Mount the unit to a solid flat surface or to the optional backplate to provide cooling airflow (see Figure 2.2 and Figure 2.3). ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Terminal 37 is used for Safe Stop. For Safe Stop installation A1). Relay 2 and terminal 29 have no function in FC 301. instructions, refer to the Design Guide. ** Do not connect cable screen. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Motor, 3-phase and PE Output contactor (Generally not recommended) Line power, 3-phase and reinforced PE Grounding rail (PE) Control wiring Cable insulation (stripped) Equalizing min. 16 mm (0.025 in) Table 2.2 ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
AC line voltage. Extreme care should be taken to protect against electrical hazards • Danfoss recommends that all power connections when applying power to the unit. be made with a minimum 167° F [75°C] rated • copper wire.
• Do not wire a starting or pole-changing device Use RCDs with an inrush delay to prevent faults due to transient ground currents between the adjustable frequency drive and the motor. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Figure 2.9 Control Wiring Access for A2, A3, B3, B4, C3 and C4 Depending on the configuration of the Enclosures equipment, input power will be connected to the line power input terminals or the input disconnect. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
FC 301) for all 24 V loads. Usable for digital inputs and external transducers. 5-10 [8] Start 5-11 [10] Reversing 5-14 [0] No Figure 2.11 Control Terminal Locations Digital inputs. operation 5-15 [0] No operation ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
If the ground potential between the adjustable frequency drive and the PLC is different, electric noise may occur that will disturb the entire system. Solve this problem by fitting ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Always remove power to the unit receiving control input signals. before removing option cards. • Each terminal must be programmed for the function it will be supporting in the parameters ® 2-10 MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
When automatic restart is used – the requirements according to ISO 12100-2 paragraph 5.3.2.5 must be fulfilled. Liability Conditions It is the responsibility of the user to ensure personnel installing and operating the Safe Stop function: ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark 2-11...
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37 (safe stop) and either terminal 12 or 13 (24 V DC). The safety monitoring relay must comply with Category 3 (EN 954-1) / PL “d” (ISO 13849-1). ® 2-12 MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Safe Stop Commissioning Test After installation and before first operation, perform a commissioning test of the installation making use of safe stop. Also, perform the test after each modification of the installation. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark 2-13...
RS-485 Figure 2.22 Serial Communication Wiring Diagram ® 2-14 MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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• Option cards which can be installed in the adjustable frequency drive are available to provide additional communication protocols. See the option-card documentation for installation and operation instructions ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark 2-15...
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® AutomationDrive Instruction Installation Manual ® 2-16 MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
These values are needed to program motor nameplate data later. Confirm that the supply voltage matches voltage of adjustable frequency drive and motor. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Ensure that all switch and disconnect settings are in the proper positions. • Vibration Check that the unit is mounted solidly or that shock mounts are used, as necessary. • Check for an unusual amount of vibration. Table 3.1 Start-up Check List ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
The recommended parameter settings are intended for startup and checkout purposes. Application settings may vary. See for detailed instructions on entering data through the LCP. Figure 3.2 ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
North America as appropriate and press [OK]. (This adjustable frequency drives with an optional changes the default settings for a number of Danfoss bypass, no jumper wire is required. basic parameters. See for a complete list.) 3-02 Minimum Reference Press [Quick Menu] on the LCP.
3.6 Check Encoder Rotation Check encoder rotation only if encoder feedback is used. Check encoder rotation in default open-loop control. Verify that the encoder connection is according to the wiring diagram: ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
If warnings or alarms occur, see 8 Warnings and Alarms • Check that motor data is entered correctly • Increase the ramp-down time in 3-42 Ramp 1 Ramp-down Time • Enable overvoltage control in 2-17 Over-voltage Control ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Navigation keys for programming functions, moving the display cursor, and speed control in local operation. Also included are the status indicator lights. Operational mode keys and reset. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
For details about the adjustable frequency drive before it entered the alarm mode, Auto Remote Running select the alarm number using the navigation keys and press [OK]. Figure 4.3 Table 4.2 ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
ALARM A fault condition causes the red data stored in the LCP memory. alarm light to flash and an alarm text is displayed. Table 4.4 ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Restoring the adjustable frequency drive parameter • 15-05 Over Volts settings back to default values is done by initialization of the adjustable frequency drive. Initialization can be through 14-22 Operation Mode or manually. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Figure 5.9 system is now ready for operation. Note that the scroll bar on the right in the last figure of the display is at the bottom, indicating the procedure is complete. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
1-23 Motor 50 Hz 60 Hz Q1 My Personal Menu Frequency Q2 Quick Setup 3-03 Maximum 50 Hz 60 Hz Reference Q5 Changes Made 3-04 Reference External/Preset Q6 Loggings Function Figure 5.12 ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
• Press and hold [Main Menu] to enter a parameter number for direct access to that parameter. • Details for common application set ups are provided in 6 Application Examples. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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® AutomationDrive Instruction About Adjustable Frequency ... Manual ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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® AutomationDrive Instruction About Adjustable Frequency ... Manual ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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® AutomationDrive Instruction About Adjustable Frequency ... Manual ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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® AutomationDrive Instruction About Adjustable Frequency ... Manual ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Manual 5.6 Remote Programming with MCT 10 Set- up Software Set-up Software Danfoss has a software program available for developing, storing, and transferring adjustable frequency driveprogramming. The MCT 10 Set-up Software allows the user to connect a PC to the adjustable frequency drive and perform live programming rather than using the LCP.
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® AutomationDrive Instruction About Adjustable Frequency ... Manual ® 5-10 MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
* = Default Value A IN Notes/comments: A IN A OUT A OUT -10 - +10V U - I Table 6.1 AMA with T27 Connected Table 6.3 Analog Speed Reference (Voltage) ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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[0] No operation, a jumper wire to terminal 27 is A IN not needed. A IN A OUT Latched Start (18) Stop Inverse (27) Figure 6.2 Table 6.5 Start/Stop Command with Safe Stop ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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D IN +10 V D IN A IN D IN A IN +10 V A OUT A IN A IN A OUT Table 6.8 External Alarm Reset Table 6.10 Speed Up/Down ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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D IN +10 V A IN A IN A OUT RS-485 Table 6.11 RS-485 Network Connection CAUTION Thermistors must use reinforced or double insulation to meet PELV insulation requirements. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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5 sec then the adjustable frequency drive continues and the warning disappears. But Relay 1 will still be triggered until [Reset] on the LCP. Table 6.13 Using SLC to Set a Relay ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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® AutomationDrive Instruction Application Examples Manual ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
2-12 Brake Power Limit (kW) is reached. • Coast Coast inverse was selected as a function for a digital input (parameter group 5-1*). The corresponding terminal is not connected. • Coast activated by serial communication ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Protection mode can be restricted in Freeze output A freeze output command has been given, 14-26 Trip Delay at Inverter Fault request but the motor will remain stopped until a run permissive signal is received. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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An alarm occurred and the motor is stopped. Once the cause of the alarm is cleared, the adjustable frequency drive can be reset manually by pressing [Reset] or remotely by control terminals or serial communication. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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® AutomationDrive Instruction Status Messages Manual ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Figure 8.3 restore power. This action puts the adjustable frequency drive into a trip condition as described above and may be reset in any of those four ways. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
The fault is that the adjustable frequency drive has run fault in the input rectifier on the adjustable frequency with more than 100% overload for too long. drive. Options are programmed at 14-12 Function at Mains Imbalance. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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When using digital inputs 18 or 19, check that the motor or in the motor itself. the thermistor is connected correctly between either terminal 18 or 19 (digital input PNP only) and terminal 50. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Terminals 104 and 106 are available as 1 = There was no brake feedback before timeout. brake resistors Klixon inputs, see section Brake Resistor Temperature Switch in the Design Guide. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Check that the option is properly installed Blocked airflow around the adjustable frequency Check for loose or missing wiring drive. It may be necessary to contact your Danfoss supplier or Damaged heatsink fan. service department. Note the code number for further troubleshooting directions.
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The 24 V DC is measured on the control card. The external 2820 LCP stack overflow 24 V DC backup power supply may be overloaded, 2821 Serial port overflow otherwise contact the Danfoss supplier. 2822 USB port overflow WARNING 48, 1.8 V supply low 2836 cfListMempool too small The 1.8 V DC supply used on the control card is outside of...
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WARNING/ALARM 65, Control card over temperature ALARM 50, AMA calibration failed The cutout temperature of the control card is 176° F Contact your Danfoss supplier or Danfoss Service [80°C]. Department. Troubleshooting ALARM 51, AMA check Unom and Inom •...
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ALARM 82, CSIV par. err. 5 = rectifier module. CSIV failed to init a parameter. 6 = right rectifier module in F14 frame size. ALARM 85, Dang fail PB: Profibus/Profisafe Error. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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1 = left most inverter module. 2 = middle inverter module in F12 or F3 frame sizes. 2 = right inverter module in F10 or F11 frame sizes. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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® AutomationDrive Instruction Warnings and Alarms Manual ® 8-10 MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Check the wiring for shorts or Intermittent display frequency drive. terminal blocks. incorrect connections. If the display continues to cut out, follow the procedure for display dark. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Possible incorrect settings in the Check brake parameters. Check Check parameter group 2-0* DC Motor will not brake brake parameters. Possible too ramp time settings. brake and 3-0* Reference limits. short ramp-down times. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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If imbalance leg stays on same frequency drive unit position: U to V, V to W, W to U. output terminal, it is a problem with the unit. Contact supplier. Table 9.1 ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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® AutomationDrive Instruction Basic Troubleshooting Manual ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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3) Measured using 16.5 ft. [5 m] shielded motor cables at rated load and rated frequency. ▲ ▼ 4) The typical power loss is at nominal load conditions and expected to be within 15% (tolerance relates to variety in voltage and cable conditions). ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark 10-3...
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Although measurements are made with state of the art equipment, some measurement inaccuracy must be allowed for ( 5%). 5) The three values for the max. cable cross-section are for single core, flexible wire and flexible wire with sleeve, respectively. ® 10-4 MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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[13.5] [13.5] [13.5] [13.5] [13.5] [14.2] [14.2] Efficiency 0.93 0.95 0.96 0.96 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.5–10 hp [0.37–7.5 kW] only available as 160% high overload. Table 10.4 ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark 10-5...
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Although measurements are made with state of the art equipment, some measurement inaccuracy must be allowed for ( 5%). 5) The three values for the max. cable cross-section are for single core, flexible wire and flexible wire with sleeve, respectively. ® 10-8 MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
, 29 , 32, 33, Logic PNP or NPN Voltage level 0–24 V DC Voltage level, logic'0' PNP < 5 V DC Voltage level, logic'1' PNP > 10 V DC ® 10-12 MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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FC 301: 20 Hz/FC 302: 100 Hz The analog inputs are galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high-voltage terminals. PELV isolation +24V Control Mains High Motor voltage Functional isolation DC-Bus RS485 Figure 10.1 ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark 10-13...
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±50 Terminal number 10.5 V ±0.5 V Output voltage Max. load 15 mA The 10 V DC supply is galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high-voltage terminals. ® 10-14 MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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System response time (terminals 18, 19, 27, 29, 32, 33) Speed control range (open-loop) 1:100 of synchronous speed Speed control range (closed-loop) 1:1,000 of synchronous speed 30–4,000 rpm: error ±8 rpm Speed accuracy (open-loop) ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark 10-15...
See section on special conditions in the Design Guide. 10.3 Fuse Specifications 10.3.1 Fuses Short-circuit protection Danfoss recommends using the fuses/circuit breakers mentioned below to protect service personnel and It is recommended to use fuses and/ or circuit breakers on property in case of component breakdown in the the supply side as protection in case of component break- adjustable frequency drive.
With the proper fusing the adjustable 10.3.3 CE Compliance frequency drive short circuit current rating (SCCR) is 100,000 Arms. Fuses or circuit breakers are mandatory to comply with IEC 60364. Danfoss recommend using a selection of the following. Enclosure FC 300 Power Recommended...
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(315–400) aR-900 (315–400) aR-1600 (450-500) aR-1600 (450-500) 450–800 aR-2000 (560-630) aR-2000 (560-630) aR-2500 (710-800) aR-2500 (710-800) Table 10.11 380–500 V, Frame Sizes A, B, C, D, E, and F ® 10-18 MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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NZMB1-A100 gG-63 (30) 37–55 gG-63 (37) gG-160 (37–45) NZMB2-A200 gG-100 (45) aR-250 (55) aR-160 (55) aR-200 (75) aR-250 NZMB2-A250 Table 10.12 525–600 V, Frame Sizes A, B, and C ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark 10-19...
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355–560 aR-900 (500–560) aR-900 (500–560) aR-1600 (630–900) aR-1600 (630–900) aR-2000 (1000) aR-2000 (1000) 630–1200 aR-2500 (1200) aR-2500 (1200) Table 10.13 525–690 V, Frame Sizes B, C, D, E, and F ® 10-20 MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Fuses or Circuit Breakers must comply with NEC 2009. drive voltage rating. With the proper fusing, the drive Danfoss recommends using a selection of the following Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) is 100,000 Arms. The fuses below are suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering 100,000 Arms (symmetrical), 240 V, or 480 V, or Recommended max.
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JKS-60 JJS-60 KTS-R-80 JKS-80 JJS-80 KTS-R-100 JKS-100 JJS-100 KTS-R-125 JKS-125 JJS-125 KTS-R-150 JKS-150 JJS-150 KTS-R-200 JKS-200 JJS-200 KTS-R-250 JKS-250 JJS-250 Table 10.17 380–500 V, Frame Sizes A, B, and C ® 10-22 MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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HSJ-125 FWH-150 HSJ-150 FWH-200 HSJ-200 A50-P-225 L50-S-225 FWH-250 HSJ-250 A50-P-250 L50-S-250 Table 10.19 380–500 V, Frame Sizes A, B, and C 1) Ferraz-Shawmut A50QS fuses may substitute for A50P fuses. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark 10-23...
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Table 10.21 525–600 V, Frame Sizes A, B, and C 170M fuses shown from Bussmann use the -/80 visual indicator. –TN/80 Type T, -/110 or TN/110 Type T indicator fuses of the same size and amperage may be substituted. ® 10-24 MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
37–45 30–37 55–75 55–75 14/24 14/24 Table 10.23 Tightening of Terminals For different cable dimensions x/y, where x ≤ 0.147 in² [95 mm² and y ≥ 0.147 in² [95 mm²]. ® MG33AL22 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark 10-25...
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