NORD Drivesystems BU0530 - Manual (Page 2)

Functional safety with NORD SK 500E frequency inverters Safety information
2 BU 0530 GB-3712
NORD frequency inverters
Safety and operating instructions for drive power converters
(as per: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EEC)
1.General
During operation, drive power converters may, depending on their pro-
tection class, have live, bare, moving or rotating parts or hot surfaces.
Unauthorised removal of covers, improper use, incorrect installation or
operation causes a risk of serious personal injury or material damage.
Further information can be found in this documentation.
All transportation, installation commissioning and maintenance work
must be carried out by qualified personnel (compliant with IEC 364 or.
CENELEC HD 384 or DIN VDE 0100 and IEC 664 or DIN VDE 0110
and national accident prevention regulations).
For the purposes of these basic safety instructions, qualified personnel
are persons who are familiar with the assembly, installation, commis-
sioning and operation of this product and who have the relevant qualifi-
cations for their work.
2. Proper use in Europe
Drive power converters are components intended for installation in elec-
trical systems or machines.
When installed in machines, the drive power converter must not be
commissioned (i.e. commencement of the proper use) until it has been
ensured that the machine meets the provisions of the EC Directive
2006/42/EEC (Machinery Directive); EN 60204 must also be complied
with.
Commissioning (i.e. implementation of the proper use) is only permitted
if the EMC directive (2004/108/EEC) is complied with.
Drive power converters with a CE label meet the requirements of the
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EEC. The stated harmonized standards
for drive current inverters are used in the declaration of conformity.
Technical data and information for connection conditions can be found
on the rating plate and in the documentation, and must be complied
with.
The drive power converters may only be used for safety functions which
are described and explicitly approved.
3. Transport, storage
Information regarding transport, storage and correct handling must be
complied with.
4. Installation
The installation and cooling of the equipment must be implemented ac-
cording to the regulations in the corresponding documentation.
The drive power converter must be protected against impermis-
sible loads. Especially during transport and handling, compo-
nents must not be deformed and/or insulation distances must
not be changed. Touching of electronic components and con-
tacts must be avoided.
Drive power converters have electrostatically sensitive compo-
nents, which can be easily damaged by incorrect handling. Elec-
trical components must not be mechanically damaged or de-
stroyed (this may cause a health hazard!).
5. Electrical connection
When working on live drive power converters, the applicable na-
tional accident prevention regulations must be complied with
(e.g. BGV A3, formerly VBG 4).
The electrical installation must be implemented according to the
applicable regulations (e.g. cable cross-section, fuses, earth
lead connections). Further instructions can be found in the doc-
umentation.
Information regarding EMC-compliant installation – such as
shielding, earthing, location of filters and installation of cables –
can be found in the drive power converter documentation. The-
se instructions must be complied with even with CE marked
drive power converters. Compliance with the limit values speci-
fied in the EMC regulations is the responsibility of the manufac-
turer of the system or machine.
6. Operation
Systems in which drive power converters are installed must be
equipped, where necessary, with additional monitoring and pro-
tective equipment as per the applicable safety requirements,
e.g. legislation concerning technical equipment, accident pre-
vention regulations, etc.
The parameterisation and configuration of the drive power con-
verter must be selected so that no hazards can occur.
All covers must be kept closed during operation.
7. Maintenance and repairs
After the drive power converter is disconnected from the power
supply, live equipment components and power connections
should not be touched immediately, because of possible
charged capacitors. Observe the applicable information signs
located on the drive power converter.
Further information can be found in this documentation.
These safety instructions must be kept in a safe place!