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• The operating environment should be maintained within the parameters stated in this manual. • Only authorized service personnel should perform service on the ProDySC. • Ensure all power is disconnected before performing installation or service. Rockwell Automation Publication 1608P-IN001B-EN-P - May 2014...
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• The ProDySC is not rated to directly power life support equipment. • Ensure the area around the ProDySC is clean and uncluttered. • Observe all DANGER, CAUTION, and WARNING notices affixed to the inside and outside of the equipment. Rockwell Automation Publication 1608P-IN001B-EN-P - May 2014...
Read this entire user manual to understand the additional space requirements around the ProDySC for power conductor entry, communications conductors, and airflow. Refer to Specifications and Dimensions on page 19 for temperature ratings and heat dissipation. Rockwell Automation Publication 1608P-IN001B-EN-P - May 2014...
No power is present on ProDySC inputs or outputs. NOTICE: The 1608P bypass switch contacts are designed to make-before-break and will not disrupt power to the load during any mode transitions. The switch has lockout/tagout (LOTO) provisions. Rockwell Automation Publication 1608P-IN001B-EN-P - May 2014...
ProDySC. Take care to avoid dropping any metal Terminations filings inside the enclosure. Metallic contamination will void the product warranty. See Figure 6 for preferred Input/Output wiring locations. Figure 6 - Knockout Hole Locations 1.12 TOP VIEW Rockwell Automation Publication 1608P-IN001B-EN-P - May 2014...
ProDySC enclosure. The 480V 3 phase 3W ProDySC has not been evaluated by Underwriter's IMPORTANT Laboratories, Inc.® for connection to a corner-grounded delta power source. Rockwell Automation Publication 1608P-IN001B-EN-P - May 2014...
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WARNING: The ProDySC must be safety-grounded according to the National Code. In addition, all local, state, and federal regulations applicable to the installation of electrical systems as well as accident prevention regulations must be strictly observed. Rockwell Automation Publication 1608P-IN001B-EN-P - May 2014...
• Torque connections to 4.5-5.3 lb-in (0.5 - 0.6 N-m). • For permanent installations, a standard conduit knockout is located within the wiring area (SeeFigure Figure 8 - Access Cover Location .875 CONDUIT KNOCKOUT COMMUNICATIONS PORT COVER. Rockwell Automation Publication 1608P-IN001B-EN-P - May 2014...
• Data accessible through this port includes line and load voltages, line and load currents, status, and event and diagnostic logs. • Consult Rockwell Automation technical support for specifications to the ProDySC SLIP protocol. Figure 9 - Serial Communications Port...
• If a “Critical” or “Fatal” system event appears on the touch screen (1) place the maintenance bypass switch in BYPASS and (2) call for technical support. ATTENTION: For Information regarding the operation of ProDySC, including information on the display screen and maintenance, see Publication 1608P-UM001_-EN-P. Rockwell Automation Publication 1608P-IN001B-EN-P - May 2014...
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Chapter 4 Applying Power Notes: Rockwell Automation Publication 1608P-IN001B-EN-P - May 2014...
1. ProDySC has not been evaluated for use in Corner Grounded or Ungrounded Delta Power Systems 2. When using ProDySC with motor drive loads, either insert 3% to 5% line reactance at ProDySC output or limit motor drive loads to 60% of ProDySC rating Rockwell Automation Publication 1608P-IN001B-EN-P - May 2014...
32 x 26 x 14 [813 x 660 x 356] 307 [140] 38 x 38 x 14 [965 x 965 x 356] 398 [181] Dimensions are shown in inches (millimeters). Dimensions are not intended to be used for manufacturing purposes. Rockwell Automation Publication 1608P-IN001B-EN-P - May 2014...
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Specifications and Dimensions Chapter 5 Figure 10 - 25AStandard/Extended Run 25.35 24.00 13.21 22.50 12.80 21.00 31.13 30.00 21.00 13.39 22.50 TYP. TYP. 1.50 DETAIL A 4 PLACES Rockwell Automation Publication 1608P-IN001B-EN-P - May 2014...
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Chapter 5 Specifications and Dimensions Figure 11 - 50A Standard/Extended Run 37.36 36.00 34.50 13.21 33.00 12.80 37.13 36.00 33.00 13.39 34.50 TYP. TYP. 1.50 DETAIL A 4 PLACES Rockwell Automation Publication 1608P-IN001B-EN-P - May 2014...
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New Product Satisfaction Return Rockwell Automation tests all of its products to help ensure that they are fully operational when shipped from the manufacturing facility. However, if your product is not functioning and needs to be returned, follow these procedures.
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