GE Industrial Solutions AF-600 FP High Power (460V_575V 150HP and above) - Manual (Page 47)

4.4 Visual Inspection
The table below lists a variety of conditions that require visual inspection as part of any initial troubleshooting procedure.
Inspect For Description
Auxiliary equipment Look for auxiliary equipment, switches, disconnects, or input fuses/circuit breakers that may reside on the input power
side of frequency converter or the output side to motor. Examine the operation and condition of these items for possible
causes of operational faults. Check the function and installation of pressure sensors or encoders etc. that provide
feedback to the frequency converter.
Cable routing Avoid routing motor wiring, mains wiring, and signal wiring in parallel. If parallel routing is unavoidable, try to maintain
a separation of 6–8 inches (150–200 mm) between the cables or separate them with an earthed conductive partition.
Avoid routing cables through free air.
Control wiring Check for broken or damaged wires and connections. Check the voltage source of the signals. Though not always
necessary depending on the installation conditions, the use of screened cable or a twisted pair is recommended. Ensure
the screen is terminated correctly. Refer to the section on earthing screened cables in Section 2.
Drive cooling Check the operational status of all cooling fans. Check the door filters on NEMA 12 (IP54) units. Check for blockage or
constrained air passages. Make sure the bottom gland plate is installed.
Drive display Warnings, alarms, drive status, fault history and many other important items are available via the Keypad on the drive.
Drive interior The frequency converter interior must be free of dirt, metal chips, moisture, and corrosion. Check for burnt or damaged
power components or carbon deposits resulting from catastrophic component failure. Check for cracks or breaks in
the housings of power semiconductors, or pieces of broken component housings loose inside the unit.
EMC considerations Check for proper installation with regard to electromagnetic capability. Refer to the frequency converter operating
instructions and Section 5 of this manual for further details.
Environmental conditions Under specific conditions, these units can be operated within a maximum ambient of 50 ° C (122° F). Humidity levels
must be less than 95% noncondensing. Check for harmful airborne contaminates such as sulphur based compounds.
Earthing The frequency converter requires a dedicated earth wire from its chassis to the building earth. It is also suggested that
the motor be earthed to the frequency converter chassis as well. The use of a conduit or mounting the frequency
converter onto a metal surface is not considered a suitable earth. Check for good earth connections that are tight and
free of oxidation.
Input power wiring Check for loose connections. Check for proper fusing. Check for blown fuses.
Motor Check the nameplate ratings of the motor. Ensure that the motor ratings coincide with the frequency converters. Make
sure that the frequency converter's motor parameters (P-02 - P-07) are set according to the motor ratings.
Output to motor wiring Check for loose connections. Check for switching components in the output circuit. Check for faulty contacts in the
switch gear.
Programming Make sure that the frequency converter parameter settings are correct according to motor, application, and I/O con-
figuration.
Proper clearance These frequency converters require adequate top and bottom clearance to ensure proper air flow for cooling in ac-
cordance with the frequency converter size. Frequency converters with exposed heatsinks out the back of the frequency
converter must be mounted on a flat solid surface.
Vibration Although this is a somewhat subjective procedure, look for any unusual amount of vibration that the frecuency converter
may be subjected to. The frequency converter should be mounted solidly or the use of shock mounts employed.
Table 4.1: Visual Inspection
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