Possible Residual Risks - ABB PCS6000 User Manual

2.6. Possible residual risks

Residual risks must be considered by the converter system integrator and/or plant owner
when assessing the hazards of the equipment to personnel. The following risks can pose a
hazard to converter system personnel:
1) Electric power equipment generates electro-magnetic fields which can
cause a hazard to people with metal implants and / or a pacemaker.
2) Converter system components can move unintentionally when being
commissioned, operated, or serviced due to:
• Operation of the equipment outside the scope of the specifications
• Incorrectly assembled or installed equipment
• Wrongly connected cables
• External influence on, or damage of the equipment
• Wrong parameter settings
• Software errors
• Faulty hardware
3) Hazardous touch voltages can be present on converter system components,
which can be caused by:
• Operation of the equipment outside the scope of the specifications
• External influence on, or damage of the equipment
• Induced voltages by external equipment
• Condensation on equipment components, or pollution
• Faulty hardware
4) High temperatures, noise, particles, or gases can be emitted from converter
system components caused by:
• Operation of the equipment outside the scope of the specifications
• External influence on or damage of the equipment
• Wrong parameter settings
• Software errors
• Faulty hardware
• Hazardous substances can be emitted from converter system components,
eg, due to Incorrect disposal of components
PRODUCT
PCS6000
DOCUMENT KIND
User manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
DOCUMENT ID.
3BHS600000 E40
REV. LANG. PAGE
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