Siemens SINAMICS GM150 Operating And Installation Instructions page 21

High voltages from DC link capacitors
High voltages are still present at the DC link capacitors even after shutdown. Touching live
parts can result in death or serious injury.
● A label on the converter specifies the discharge times of the DC link capacitors. Only open
● Observe the five safety rules when performing any work.
High auxiliary voltages
High auxiliary voltages are still present even after shutdown. Touching live parts can result
in death or serious injury.
● Observe the five safety rules when performing any work.
Hazardous arcing
Hazards caused by arcing can occur as result of the following factors, for example:
● The input currents are exceeded
● Incorrectly dimensioned circuit breaker or transformers
● Incorrectly connected cables or cables that have not been connected
● Excessive pollution
Arcing can result in death, serious injury or material damage.
● Make sure that the system is properly dimensioned and that the power cables are correctly
● Remove any excessive pollution.
Live, moving or rotating parts
Contact with the parts mentioned can result in death, serious physical injury or damage to
property.
● Observe the instructions regarding installation and operation.
● Always take protective measures before touching any components.
● Do not remove any necessary covers.
SINAMICS GM150 6SL3815-2LN41-4AA2
Operating Instructions 04/2017
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the converter once these discharge times have expired.
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connected. The maximum permissible input currents are listed in the "Technical
specifications".
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Safety instructions
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