ABB PCS6000 User manual

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Contents
1. Introduction, terms, trademarks and related documents .............................. 11
1.1 Equipment covered by this manual .................................................................. 11
1.2. Overview .............................................................................................................. 11
1.3. Contents of this manual ................................................................................... 12
1.3.1. Relevant chapters of the manual ......................................................... 12
1.4. Standard documentation ................................................................................. 13
1.5. Related documents ........................................................................................... 13
1.6. Terms and abbreviations .................................................................................. 14
1.7. Target groups and required qualification ...................................................... 15
1.7.1. Handling ................................................................................................... 15
1.7.2. Mechanical installation ........................................................................... 15
1.7.3. Electrical installation .............................................................................. 15
1.7.4. Operation ................................................................................................. 15
1.7.5. Maintenance ............................................................................................. 16
1.8. User's responsibilities ...................................................................................... 16
1.9. Intended use of the equipment ....................................................................... 16
1.10. Quality certificates and applicable standards ................................................ 17
1.11. Tools ................................................................................................................... 18
2. Important safety information ........................................................................ 19
2.1. Safety standards ............................................................................................... 19
2.2. Safety messages ............................................................................................... 19
2.3. Product safety labels ........................................................................................ 20
2.4. General safety instructions .............................................................................. 21
2.5. The 7 steps that save lives ............................................................................... 22
2.6. Possible residual risks ...................................................................................... 24
2.7. Important note -main circuit breaker ............................................................ 26
2.7.1. Safety and protection requirements ..................................................... 27
2.7.2. Safety and protection requirements for the MCB ............................... 27
2.8. Maintenance recommendation ........................................................................ 28
3. Product description ......................................................................................... 29
3.1. Field of application ........................................................................................... 29
3.2. Converter configuration ................................................................................... 29
3.2.1. POU Power unit (POU) ............................................................................. 31
3.2.2. DC-link unit (DLU) .................................................................................... 32
3.2.2.1. Neutralpoint connection module (NCM) ..................................... 33
3.2.2.2. Voltage limiting module (VLM) ..................................................... 33
3.2.2.3. dv/dt filter module (VFM) ............................................................. 34
3.2.2.4. DC-link grounding isolator ........................................................... 34
3.2.2.5. Generator disconnector module (GDM) ...................................... 35
3.2.3. Grid breaker unit (GBU) .......................................................................... 36
3.2.3.1. dv/dt filter module ........................................................................ 36
3.2.4. Water cooling unit (WCU)........................................................................ 37
3.2.5. Filter unit (FIU) ........................................................................................ 38
3.2.6. Braking resistor unit (BRU) ..................................................................... 39
3.2.7. Converter control unit (CCU) ................................................................. 40

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3.3. Cabinet design .................................................................................................. 41
4. Transportation, storage and disposal ............................................................. 43
4.1. Safety ................................................................................................................ 43
4.2. Transportation .................................................................................................. 43
4.2.1. Packing for land transportation ........................................................... 44
4.2.1.1. Wood pallet requirements............................................................ 44
4.2.1.2. Preparing the wood pallet ............................................................ 45
4.2.1.3. Applying the foil barrier ................................................................46
4.2.1.4. Wrapping ......................................................................................... 48
4.2.1.5. Securing cabinets to the pallet .................................................... 49
4.2.2. Packing for sea transportation .............................................................. 51
4.2.2.1. Wood box ........................................................................................ 51
4.2.2.2. Band strapping............................................................................... 51
4.2.2.3. Foil barrier material ....................................................................... 51
4.2.2.4. Humidity indicator ......................................................................... 51
4.2.3. Packing symbols ...................................................................................... 53
4.2.4. Loading and unloading ......................................................................... 54
4.2.5. Loading and unloading by crane .......................................................... 55
4.2.6. Loading and unloading by fork lift truck .............................................. 56
4.2.6.1. Fork lift truck requirements.......................................................... 56
4.2.7. Unpacking ............................................................................................... 57
4.2.7.1. Unpacking additional parts .......................................................... 59
4.2.8. Moving equipment to place of installation .......................................... 59
4.2.8.1. Moving by crane .......................................................................... 60
4.2.8.2. Moving by transport rolls ............................................................ 61
4.2.8.3. Disposal of packing materials ...................................................... 61
4.2.9. Transport conditions .............................................................................. 62
4.3. Storage ............................................................................................................... 62
4.3.1. Storage conditions .................................................................................. 62
4.3.2. Storage and handling of spare parts .................................................. 63
4.4. Disassembly and disposal of equipment ....................................................... 63
5. Mechanical installation .................................................................................... 65
5.1. Safety ................................................................................................................ 65
5.2. Installation planning and execution ................................................................ 65
5.3. Cabinet mounting instructions ..................................................................... 66
5.4. Concluding work ................................................................................................66
5.4.1. Damage to paintwork..............................................................................66
5.4.2. Final work ...............................................................................................66
6. Electrical installation ....................................................................................... 67
6.1. Safety ................................................................................................................ 67
6.2. Installation planning and execution ................................................................ 67
6.3. EMC concept ...................................................................................................... 68
6.3.1. Purpose ..................................................................................................... 68
6.3.2. EMC Zone Concept .................................................................................. 68
6.4. Cable requirements ........................................................................................... 69
6.4.1. Power cables ............................................................................................ 69
6.4.1.1. Recommended cable types ........................................................... 70
6.4.1.2. Power Cable Dimensions............................................................... 70
6.4.1.3. Cable Shielding, routing and separate earth
wires .................................................................................................71

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6.4.2. Grid side ................................................................................................. 71
6.4.3. Generator side (converter - generator) ................................................. 72
6.4.4. Braking resistor connection .................................................................. 72
6.4.5. Auxiliary and control cables .................................................................. 73
6.4.5.1. Requirements for auxiliary power cables .................................... 73
6.4.5.2. Requirements for control cables .................................................. 73
6.4.6. Grid side VT and CT measurement cables ............................................ 73
6.5. Installation rules for busbars, cabling and wiring ........................................ 74
6.5.1. Summary ................................................................................................... 75
6.6. Electrical installation instruction of MV connection ..................................... 76
6.6.1. Types of Pfisterer® PLUG connectors ................................................... 77
6.6.2. Pfisterer® PLUG connector details (P3SC) ............................................ 78
6.6.3. Cable connection systems ...................................................................... 79
6.7. Grounding the converter system .................................................................... 80
6.7.1. General requirements ............................................................................ 80
6.7.2. Protective earth (PE) and functional earth (FE) .................................. 80
6.7.3. Converter grounding ............................................................................... 81
6.8. Auxiliary connection .......................................................................................... 84
6.8.1. Auxiliary cable entry ................................................................................84
6.8.2. Auxiliary power supply connection ........................................................ 85
6.8.3. Control cable connection ........................................................................ 87
7. Commissioning.................................................................................................89
7.1. Required qualification .................................................................................... 89
7.2. Commissioning procedure ............................................................................. 89
7.3. Commissioning checklist ................................................................................89
7.4. Customer assistance ....................................................................................... 89
7.5. Customer acceptance .....................................................................................89
7.6. Commissioning checklists ............................................................................... 90
7.6.1. Mechanical installation checklist .......................................................... 90
7.6.2. Electrical installation checklist .............................................................. 91
7.6.3. Main circuit breaker (MCB) checklist ..................................................... 92
7.6.4. Input transformer checklist .................................................................... 92
7.6.5. Generator checklist ................................................................................. 92
7.6.6. Insulation test checklist .......................................................................... 93
7.6.7. Power checklist ........................................................................................ 93
7.6.8. Miscellaneous checklist .......................................................................... 93
8. Operation ......................................................................................................... 95
8.1. Operation conditions ........................................................................................ 95
8.2. Safety ................................................................................................................ 96
8.3. Control interfaces and local control equipment ............................................ 97
8.3.1. Local control equipment ......................................................................... 97
8.3.2. User interfaces and diagnostics ..................................................... 98
8.4. Operating states and sequences .................................................................... 98
8.5. Anti-dew startup sequence .............................................................................. 99
8.6. Starting the PCS6000 converter .................................................................... 101
8.6.1. Checks before starting ......................................................................... 101
8.7. Lockout/Tagout ............................................................................................. 103
8.8. EMERGENCY OFF button ................................................................................ 103
8.9. Key switch ........................................................................................................ 104
8.10. Alarm and fault handling ................................................................................ 104

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8.10.1. Alarm and trip reset .............................................................................. 104
9. Preventive maintenance ................................................................................. 105
9.1. Safety ............................................................................................................ 105
9.2. General directives .......................................................................................... 106
9.2.1. Log book ................................................................................................. 106
9.3. Preventive maintenance explanations .......................................................... 106
9.3.1. Visual inspection ................................................................................... 106
9.3.2. Cleaning .................................................................................................. 106
9.3.3. Performance ........................................................................................... 107
9.3.4. Replacement of components ............................................................... 107
9.3.5. Maintenance schedule........................................................................... 107
10. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 109
10.1. Safety ............................................................................................................ 109
10.2. General directives .......................................................................................... 110
10.2.1. Log book ................................................................................................. 110
10.3. Standard procedure for troubleshooting ..................................................... 110
10.4. Alarms and faults ............................................................................................. 111
10.4.1. Fault levels ............................................................................................... 111
10.4.2. Alarm and fault messages. .................................................................... 111

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Figure 2–1 Product warning label examples (label placement depends on
the converter) ................................................................................................................. 20
Figure 2–2 Converter system overview ........................................................................ 26
Figure 2–3 MCB opening timing diagram .................................................................... 28
Figure 3–1 PCS6000 converter configurations ............................................................ 29
Figure 3–2 PCS6000 configuration examples ............................................................. 30
Figure 3–3 PCS6000 configuration example ............................................................... 30
Figure 3–4 POU ............................................................................................................... 31
Figure 3–5 DLU ............................................................................................................... 32
Figure 3–6 NCM ................................................................................................................ 33
Figure 3–7 VLM ................................................................................................................ 33
Figure 3–8 VFM ............................................................................................................... 34
Figure 3–9 DC-link grounding isolator ......................................................................... 34
Figure 3–10 GDM ............................................................................................................. 35
Figure 3–11 Circuit breaker and three position switch ................................................ 36
Figure 3–12 Operator tools (A), GBU (B) and GBM (C) ............................................... 36
Figure 3–13 WCU (typical design) ................................................................................. 37
Figure 3–14 Typical HFM and FRM implemented in FIU ............................................. 38
Figure 3–15 Typical BRU ................................................................................................... 39
Figure 3–16 CCU- mounted to left side of cabinet ...................................................... 40
Figure 3–17 CCU - Converter Control Unit (typical design) ....................................... 40
Figure 3–18 Basic cabinet design ................................................................................. 41
Figure 4–1 Type and dimensions of wood pallet ....................................................... 44
Figure 4–2 Roof beam placement ................................................................................. 49
Figure 4–3 Packing overview ......................................................................................... 52
Figure 4–4 Loading and unloading in-line PCS6000 with suspension
beam ................................................................................................................................55
Figure 4–5 Typical lifting with fork lift truck (top: In-line layout /
bottom: back-to-back layout) ....................................................................................... 56
Figure 4–6 Unpacking the equipment ......................................................................... 58
Figure 4–7 Moving PCS6000 with suspension beam ................................................ 60
Figure 4–8 Moving PCS6000 by transport rolls ........................................................ 61
Figure 6–1 EMC zone concept according to IEC 61800-3 ............................................ 69
Figure 6–2 Segregation of cables of different classes .............................................. 75

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Figure 6–3 Layout of panel socket with coding AF01 .................................................. 76
Figure 6–4 Details of the Pfisterer® PLUG straight connector ................................... 77
Figure 6–5 Details of the Pfisterer® PLUG elbow connector for 1 cable .................... 77
Figure 6–6 Details of the Pfisterer® PLUG elbow connector for 2 cables.................. 78
Figure 6–7 Schematic drawing of tailoring a Pfisterer® PLUG connector ............... 78
Figure 6–8 DLU and GBU rear cable connections (A) and rear cable
entry (B)............................................................................................................................. 79
Figure 6–9 DLU and GBU top cable connections (A) and top cable entry
(B)....................................................................................................................................... 79
Figure 6–10 Grounding cam at a base frame with M12 bolt ....................................... 81
Figure 6–11 Ground rail for cable shield connections .................................................. 81
Figure 6–12 Grounding the grid side (A) and generator side (B) of a
1CL converter system .................................................................................................... 82
Figure 6–13 Grounding the generator side of the converter system of a
2CL converter system .................................................................................................... 83
Figure 6–14 Position of the auxiliary power terminals inside the CCU .................... 85
Figure 6–15 Position of the cutouts for cable entry into the CCU ............................86
Figure 6–16 Position of the control cable terminals inside the CCU ........................ 87
Figure 8–1 Local control equipment ............................................................................. 97
Figure 8–2 Flow chart of anti-dew startup sequence (PF2) ...................................... 100
Figure 8–3 DC-link grounding switch in position “not grounded”, LED
indication. ....................................................................................................................... 102
Figure 8–4 Releasing EMERGENCY OFF button .......................................................... 103
Figure 8–5 Key switch .................................................................................................... 104

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Tables
Table 1–1 Terms and abbreviations.........................................................................................................14
Table 1–2 Standards that are referred to in this document.............................................................. 17
Table 3–1 Overview of available BRUs.................................................................................................... 39
Table 6–1 Cable types and shielding method ..................................................................................... 75
Table 8–1 Local control binary indications (controller output signals ..........................................98
Table 8–2 Local control binary commands (controller input signals).......................................... 98
Table 8–3 Local control commissioning ports....................................................................................98

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1. Introduction, terms, trademarks and related
documents
1.1 Equipment covered by this manual
This manual covers a standard converter and provides generic information on the
converter. The manual does not claim to cover all variations and details of the converter, nor
to consider all eventualities that may arise during installation, commissioning, operation
and maintenance of the converter.
If the converter is adapted to specific customer needs or applications, and handling,
installation and operation of the converter are affected by these modifications,
information on these modifications is provided in the appropriate documentation (eg,
layout drawings, wiring diagrams, technical data, engineering notes).
If information is required beyond the instructions in this manual, refer the matter to ABB.
1.2. Overview
This manual covers the standard PCS6000 equipment and provides generic information.
The manual does not claim to cover all variations and details of the equipment, nor to
consider all eventualities that may arise during installation, commissioning, operation and
maintenance of the equipment.
If the equipment is adapted to specific customer needs or applications, and if handling,
installation, and operation of the equipment are affected by these modifications, specific
information is provided in the appropriate documentation (eg, layout drawings, wiring
diagrams, technical data, and engineering notes) in the appendices.
Each person responsible for the transportation, installation, operation, commissioning,
preventive maintenance or troubleshooting must have read and fully understood the
corresponding chapters in this PCS6000 user's manual and in particular chapter 2,
Important safety information, page 19. These responsible persons must ensure that all
involved personnel follows the relevant instructions from this manual.

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1.3. Contents of this manual
– chapter 2, Important safety information, page 19 explains the various safety instruction
levels and provides general instructions on safety, which need to be strictly observed.
– chapter 3, Product description, page 29 provides an introduction about the modular
concept of the PCS6000 as well as a functional description of the main power
components and the related control and protection devices.
– chapter 4, Transportation, storage and disposal, page 43 provides information on
environmental conditions to be maintained during transportation and storage,
together with instructions for packing, unpacking, lifting and moving and special
requirements for storage. In addition, information on disposal and recycling of material
as well as on temporary shut-down and decommissioning of the PCS6000 is given.
– chapter 5, Mechanical installation, page 65 and chapter 6, Electrical installation, page
67 specify the requirements for the installation site, gives an overview of the foundation,
cabling, cooling and other equipment and gives instructions on mounting the PCS6000.
– chapter 7, Commissioning, page 89 provides information on preparing the device for
commissioning.
– chapter 8, Operation, page 95 describes an overview of the start conditions as well as
the alarm and fault handling.
– chapter 9, Preventive maintenance, page 105 contains the maintenance schedule and
common maintenance tasks that can be carried out by the customer.
– chapter 10, Troubleshooting, page 109 explains how to proceed in case of an alarm or
fault message.
1.3.1. Relevant chapters of the manual
Chapter Handling Installation Operation Maintenance
1. Introduction, terms, trademarks and
related documents
√ √ √ √
2. Important safety information √ √ √ √
3. Product description √ √
4. Transportation, storage and
disposal
√
5. Mechanical installation √
6. Electrical installation √
7. Commissioning √
8. Operation √ √
9. Preventive maintenance √
10. Troubleshooting √

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1.4. Standard documentation
The following standard documentation for the PCS6000 are on the memory stick that is
supplied with the converter:
– User manual: this document
– Following appendices:
• A01: Applicable standards & conformity
• A02: Mechanical drawings
• A03: Electrical drawings
• A04: Operation and interface documents
• A05: Reports and templates
• A06: Data sheets for components
• A07: Upgrades and modifications
• A08: Fault handbook
1.5. Related documents
Title ABB ID
PCS6000 Service Manual 3BHS600000 E80
PCS6000 preventive maintenance schedule 3BHS600000 E88
PCS6000 product family water cooling unit, operations and maintenance
manual
11944677 ZAE
Painting specification for ACS1000, ACS2000, ACS5000 and ACS6000/
ACS6080
3BHS104301 E01
Mechanical and electrical interface description 3BHS856856 E42
Power cables engineering guideline 3BHS542290 E01
Power cabling specification 3BHS856856 E45
Auxiliary power and control cables guideline 3BHS813742 E01
EMC and grounding plan 3BHS856856 E62
Schaltanlagen, ABB Calor Emag Taschenbuch, 10th edition

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1.6. Terms and abbreviations
The following table lists terms and abbreviations you should be familiar with when using
this user manual. Some of the terms and abbreviations used in this user manual are unique
to ABB and might differ from the normal usage.
Table 1–1 Terms and abbreviations
Term/Abbreviation Definition
1CL Single Conversion Line
2CL Dual Conversion Line
BRU Braking Resistor Unit
CCA Converter Cabinet
CL Conversion Line
CCU Converter Control Unit
CT Current Transducer
DC Direct Current
DLU DC-Link Unit
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
ESD Electrostatic discharge
FCA Filter Cabinet
FIU Filter Unit
FRM Filter Reactor Module
GBM Grid Breaker Module
GBU Grid Breaker Unit
GDM Generator Disconnector Module
GEB Generator Breaker
GRB Grid Breaker
HEX Heat Exchanger
HFM High pass Filter Module
I/O Input / Output
IGCT Integrated Gate Commutated Thyristor
MCB Main Circuit Breaker
NCM Neutral point Connection Module
NPC Neutral Point Connection
PE Protective Earth (Protective Ground)
PICW Person in Charge of Work
POU Power Unit
PPE Personal Protective Equipment

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1.7. Target groups and required qualification
The converter presented in this manual is part of an industrial environment where voltages
are present that contain a potential hazard of electric shock and / or burn. For this reason,
only personnel who have a thorough knowledge of the converter and the industrial
environment and have obtained the required qualification should handle, install, operate, or
maintain the converter.
The manual addresses personnel who are responsible for unpacking, transportation,
installation, operation and maintenance of the converter. The personnel must carry out the
below listed tasks in a manner that does not cause physical harm or danger, and ensures
the safe and reliable functioning of the converter.
1.7.1. Handling
Personnel must be skilled and experienced in unpacking and transporting heavy equipment.
1.7.2. Mechanical installation
The personnel must be qualified to prepare the installation site according to the site and
equipment requirements and to perform the installation accordingly.
1.7.3. Electrical installation
Personnel must have a sound knowledge of the relevant electrical codes and specifications
covering low and medium voltage equipment, be experienced with electrical wiring
principles and know the electrical symbols typically used in wiring diagrams.
1.7.4. Operation
The personnel include all persons who operate the converter from the local operator panel
of the converter. The personnel must know the functions of the operator panel, be
adequately trained for the converter, and know the driven process. Special knowledge of
frequency converter technology is not required.
PTW Permit to Work
SIL Safety Integrity Level
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
VFM dv/dt Filter Module
VLM Voltage Limiting Module
VPN Virtual Private Network
VT Voltage Transducer
WCU Water Cooling Unit
Table 1–1 Terms and abbreviations (continued)
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1.7.5. Maintenance
The personnel include all persons who
– Are qualified to carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on converter as
described in this manual
– Are thoroughly familiar with the converter
– Have a sound knowledge of the relevant electrical codes and specifications covering low
and medium voltage equipment
– Are able to assess the hazards associated with the energy sources of the converter and
act correspondingly
– Know the safe shutdown and grounding procedures for the converter system
1.8. User's responsibilities
It is the responsibility of those in charge of the equipment to ensure that each person
involved in the installation, operation or maintenance of the equipment has received the
appropriate training and has thoroughly read and clearly understood the instructions in
this manual and the relevant safety instructions.
1.9. Intended use of the equipment
Those in charge of the converter must ensure that the equipment is only used as specified
in the contractual documents, operated under the conditions stipulated in the technical
specifications and on the rating plate of the converter, and serviced in the intervals as
specified by ABB.
Use of the converter outside the scope of the specifications is not permitted.
Intended equipment use also implies that only spare parts recommended and approved by
ABB must be used.
Unauthorized modifications and constructional changes of the converter are not
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1.10. Quality certificates and applicable standards
The following certificates and conformity declarations are available with ABB:
– ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 certificates stating that ABB has implemented and maintains a
management system which fulfills the requirements of the normative standards
– CE declaration of conformity
– EMC Test Certificate PCS6000 Montena_16602
– List of standards that the converter complies with (see “A01: Applicable standards &
conformity”)
Table 1–2 Standards that are referred to in this document
Standard Title
ANSI Z535.6 ‘American national standard for product safety information in product
manuals, instructions, and other collateral materials’
DIN 55402-1 ‘Shipping marks for packages; pictorial marking for handling of goods’
DIN 55474 ‘Auxiliary means of packaging - Desiccants in bag - Application, calculation of
the required number of desiccant units’
EN 50110 ‘European standard code for electrical work safety’
IEC 60204-1 ‘Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1:
General requirements‘
IEC 60721-3-1 ‘Classification of environmental conditions: Classification of groups of
environmental parameters and their severities; Storage’
IEC 60721-3-2 ‘Classification of environmental conditions: Classification of groups of
environmental parameters and their severities; Transportation’
IEC 60721-3-3 ‘Classification of environmental conditions: Classification of groups of
environmental parameters and their severities - Stationary use at
weatherprotected locations’
ISO 3864-2 2004 (E) - ‘Graphical symbols – Safety colors and safety signs – Part 2: Design
principles for product safety labels’
ISO 7010 2011 (E) - ‘Graphical symbols - Safety colours and safety signs - Registered
safety signs’
ISO 13849-1 ‘Safety of machinery - Safety-related parts of control systems - Part 1:
General principles for design, section 6.2.6 Category 3’
ISO 780 ‘Packaging - Pictorial marking for handling of goods’
IEC 60228 2004 ‘Conductors of insulated cables’
EN 61000-6-2 ‘Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) generic standards - Immunity for
industrial environments’
EN 61000-6-4 ‘Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) generic standards - Emission
standards for industrial environments’
IEC 61800-3 ‘Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems - Part 3: EMC requirements
and specific test methods, second edition 2004-08’
IEC 61000-5-2 ‘Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 5: Installation and mitigation
guidelines - Section 2: Earthing and cabling’

INTRODUCTION, TERMS, TRADEMARKS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS
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1.11. Tools
ABB offers various tool sets containing all necessary tools and equipment for installation,
commissioning and maintenance of the converter. The content of the tool sets is described
in the “PCS6000 Service Manual”, 3BHS600000 E80.

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2. Important safety information
2.1. Safety standards
The following industry standards are observed:
– ANSI Z535.6
– ISO 3864-2
– ISO 7010
– EN 50110
2.2. Safety messages
The following safety messages are provided to help prevent personal injury and damage to
the equipment. The indicated hazard level is based on the ANSI Z535.6 standard.
Read this material carefully before working on or around the equipment. Failure to
do so can result in serious Injury or DEATH! Keep for future reference.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential physical injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE Is used to address practices not related to physical injury, but which can
result in equipment damage.

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2.3. Product safety labels
Safety labels are affixed to the converter components to alert personnel of potential
hazards when working on the equipment. For more information, see the label placement
document for the converter. The instructions on the safety labels must always be followed
and the labels must be kept in a perfectly legible condition.
Figure 2–1 Product warning label examples (label placement depends on the converter)
Additional safety labels, including the following, might also be provided:
1) Danger label
2) Warning label
3) Caution label
4) Notice label
Electricity warning
This sign can also have additional text below it, eg, “High voltage”.
Hot surface
Crushing of hands
No access for people with active implanted cardiac device
The magnetic field of the converter can influence the functioning of pacemakers.
The pacemaker sign should be installed at the entrance to the converter room or
at a minimum distance of 6 m from the converter to stop personnel with
pacemakers approaching the converter.
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