Rockwell Automation 23P PowerFlex DC Stand Alone Regulator and Gate Amplifier - Manual (Page 9)

Rockwell Automation Publication 23P-UM001D-EN-P - July 2012
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Chapter
1
Introduction
General Precautions
Prior to installation of either the Stand Alone Regulator or Gate Amplifier, read
the following precautions.
ATTENTION: Energized industrial control equipment can be hazardous.
Severe injury or death can result from electrical shock, burn, or unintended
actuation of controlled equipment. Hazardous voltages may exist in the
cabinet even with the circuit breaker in the off position. Recommended
practice is to disconnect and lock out control equipment from power
sources, and discharge stored energy in capacitors, if present. If it is
necessary to work in the vicinity of energized equipment, the Safety
Related Practices of NFPA 70E, “ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOR EMPLOYEE
WORKPLACES” must be followed. DO NOT work alone on energized
equipment!
ATTENTION: The following information is merely a guide for proper
installation. The National Electrical Code and any other governing regional
or local code will overrule this information. Rockwell Automation cannot
assume responsibility for the compliance or the noncompliance to any
code, national, local or otherwise for the proper installation of this drive
regulator or associated equipment. A hazard of personal injury and/or
equipment damage exists if codes are ignored during installation.
ATTENTION: The installation of the Stand Alone Regulator and/or the
Gate Amplifier must be planned such that all cutting, drilling, tapping and
welding can be accomplished with the Gate Amplifier removed from the
enclosure. The Stand Alone Regulator and Gate Amplifier are of the open
type construction and any metal debris must be kept from falling into the
enclosure. Metal debris or other foreign matter may become lodged in the
circuitry resulting in component damage.
ATTENTION: An incorrectly applied or installed Stand Alone Regulator or
Gate Amplifier can result in component damage or a reduction in product
life. Wiring or application errors, such as, incorrect or inadequate supply
voltage or excessive ambient temperatures may result in malfunction of
the system.
ATTENTION: Only qualified personnel familiar with DC drives and
associated machinery should plan or implement the installation, start-up
and subsequent maintenance of the system. Failure to comply may result
in personal injury and/or equipment damage.
ATTENTION: The Stand Alone Regulator and Gate Amplifier contain ESD
(Electrostatic Discharge) sensitive parts and assemblies. Static control
precautions are required when installing, testing, servicing or repairing
this assembly. Component damage may result if ESD control procedures
are not followed. If you are not familiar with static control procedures,
reference A-B publication 8000-4.5.2, “Guarding Against Electrostatic
Damage” or any other applicable ESD protection handbook.