Ebmpapst 4184 N/2X User manual

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Operating manual
4184 N/2X
Product type, manufacturing date (calendar week/year of construction)
and if required, conformity mark can be found on the nameplate on the
product.
Please provide us with the contents of the nameplate when making
enquiries about the product.
ebm-papst St.Georgen GmbH & Co. KG
Hermann-Papst-Straße 1
D - 78112 St.Georgen
Phone: [phone] / 81-0
Fax: [phone] / 81-1309
[e-mail]
www.ebmpapst.com
As per: 06.07.2016
Version: 1.8
Article number: 9294310132
Original operating manual
INDEX
1SAFETY REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION 1
2INTENDED USE 3
3TECHNICAL DATA 3
4CONNECTION AND COMMISSIONING 4
5FAULTS, POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES 5
6COMPLIANCE 5
1 SAFETY REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the operating manual carefully before commencing work at the
product. Pay attention to the following warnings to avoid risk to
persons or malfunctioning.
This operating manual is an integral part of the product.
In the event of resale or change of ownership the operating manual
must accompany the product. This operating manual may be copied
and provided as information on potential risks and their avoidance.
Hazard classification of warning notices
The following risk ratings are used in this operating manual to denote
potential risk situations and important safety instructions:
DANGER
This is a potentially dangerous situation
and warns of an impending health risk
or risk of fatal injury if this warning is
not observed. Observe this warning.
WARNING
The dangerous situation can occur and
can result in major or fatal injuries if the
warning is not observed. Work with
extreme care.
CAUTION
The dangerous situation can occur and
can result in minor injuries or damage
to property if the warning is not
observed.
NOTE
A potentially dangerous situation can
occur and results in damage to
property if not avoided.
Qualification of personnel
Only skilled electricians are permitted to install the product, to carry out
the test run and to work at the electrical unit.
Only instructed and authorized skilled personnel are permitted to
transport, unpack, operate and service the product.
Basic safety regulations
Safety risks related to the product must be reassessed after installing
in the final device.
The operating manual was developed in accordance with European
market requirements and may need adapting to the market
requirements of the country in question.
When working at the product, observe the following:
 Do not make any changes to the product.
WARNING
Impermissible high load
 Stop the product immediately after
impermissible loading (e.g. impact,
heat, overvoltage).

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Electrical voltage and current
DANGER
Electrical voltage
Regularly check the electrical
equipment of the product.
 Eliminate immediately loose
connections and defective cables.
Safety and protective functions
DANGER
Missing safety device and faulty
protective equipment.
Without protective equipment severe
injuries can occur, e.g. by taking hold of
the rotating equipment.
 Operate the product with protection
guards only.
Electromagnetic radiation
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) may affect the system integration
of the product due to interaction.
 Ensure the electromagnetic compatibility of the entire system.
Moving parts
DANGER
Self-starting product
If voltage is applied, the motor
automatically restarts after a mains
failure or when blocking has been
eliminated.
 Do not stand in the danger zone of
the product.
 Switch off the mains voltage when
working on the product and secure
against switching on again.
DANGER
Rotating impeller
Contact with the impeller may result in
injuries. Long hair, loose-fitting
garments and jewellery can be caught
and pulled into the product. Risk of
injury.
 Before starting the product, ensure
that it is securely fixed and that the
guards are in place.
 Do not wear loose-fitting garments
or jewellery when working on
moving parts.
 Protect long hair by wearing a hair
net.
CAUTION
High risk of fire spreading
Can cause fire to spread.
 Never direct the airflow
(intake/exhaust side) at a potential
source of fire.
Hot surface
CAUTION
High temperature at motor housing.
Risk of burns
 Provide adequate protection against
accidental contact.
Transport
Only transport the product in its original packaging. Secure during
transport.
The vibration values, temperature and climate ranges should not be
exceeded during transport.
Storage
Store the product in a dry and clean environment that is well protected.
Ensure that the storage temperature is adhered to,see Chapter 3,
Technical Data.If the product is not operated for a longer period of
time, we recommend running it for approx. 15 minutes annually to
move the motor bearings.
Cleaning
NOTE
Product damaged during cleaning
 Clean the product carefully with a
moist cloth without applying
pressure to the rotor. Do not use
cleaning agents that contain acids,
caustic solutions or solvents.
Disposal
When disposing of the product, observe all requirements and
regulations that are relevant in your country.

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2 INTENDED USE
The product is designed exclusively as a built-in device for conveying
air according to the technical data.
Every use that is not in accordance with the intended purpose, is
regarded as misuse of the product.
On-site installations must comply with the mechanical, thermal and
service life requirements, see Chapter 3, Technical Data.
Intended use includes:
- Operating the product with all protective equipment
- Do not put the product into operation before it has been installed in
the customer's application
- Observation of the operating manual
Use for other than the intended purpose
Using the product for the purposes mentioned below is prohibited and
can be dangerous:
- Conveyance of air that contains abrasive particles.
- Conveyance of air that has a highly corrosive effect.
- Conveyance of air that has a high dust load, e.g. vacuuming
sawdust.
- Conveyance of inflammable gases/particles.
- Contact with materials that can damage the product, e.g. acids,
caustic solutions, solvents.
- Exposure to radiation that can damage product components, e.g.
strong UV rays or thermal radiation.
- Operating during external vibration.
- Operating the product close to inflammable materials or
components.
- Operating the product in an explosive atmosphere
- Use of the prouct as a safety component or for performing safety-
relevant functions.
- Operating in medical devices with life-sustaining or life-saving
function if not validated together with ebm-papst.
- Operating in non-stationary systems, e.g. railway vehicles, aircraft
and spacecraft if not validated together with ebm-papst.
- Operating with fully or partially dismantled or manipulated protective
equipment.
- Operating the product under conditions other than those mentioned
in the technical data.
- Furthermore, all fields of application not mentioned under intended
use.
An in situ assessment must be conducted of the heating behavior
(appropriate and inappropriate operation), the protection against
contact, electrical shocks, impact of foreign objects or water and the
usage at altitudes higher than 2000 meters.
Contact ebm-papst if you have specific queries regarding the product.
3 TECHNICAL DATA
Drawing, see annex
Technical description
Airflow direction Air intake over struts
Rotating direction looking
at rotor Clockwise
Nominal voltage 24 V
Current consumption 205 mA
Power consumption 4,9 W
Speed 3.200 1/min
Max. free-air flow 168,0 m3/h
Mass 0,380 kg
Protection class III
Max. torque when
mounted across both
mounting flanges
wire outlet corner: 170 Ncm
remaining corners: 300 Ncm
Screw size ISO 4762 - M3 degreased, without an additional brace and
without washer
The product is intended for use in sheltered rooms with controlled
temperature and controlled humidity. Directly exposure to water must
be avoided.
Pollution degree 1 (according DIN EN 60664-1)
There is either no pollution or it occurs only dry, non-conductive
pollution. The pollution has no negative impact.
Ambient conditions
Permitted ambient temperature
Transport and storage Operation
-40 °C ... 80 °C -30 °C ... 75 °C
Vibration and shock load
The mechanical Vibration and Shock data for the product is available.
If the operation of the product should take place in a sinusoidal
vibration containing environment or fixing the product on sinusoidal
vibrating surface, please contact our technical support.
Do not operate your product in the resonance range.

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4 CONNECTION AND COMMISSIONING
Connect mechanical parts
CAUTION
Risk of cutting/squashing when
removing the product from the
packaging and during mounting.
Grasp the housing and lift the product
carefully out of the packaging. Avoid
impact.
 Wear safety boots and cut-resistant
gloves.
NOTE
Risk of damage to electronic
components.
 Use ESD protective equipment when
mounting.
Connect electrical parts
Connect to the mains after installation.
DANGER
Compliance with the electrical
installation regulations
 Observe the connection regulations
that are valid in your country. (e.g.
fusing, GFCI)
CAUTION
Electrical voltage
The product is a built-in
component and has no switch for
disconnecting power.
 Only connect the product to
current circuits that can be
switched off by a switch (all poles
disconnected). When working on
the product, secure the
system/machine in which the
product is installed against
switching on again.
NOTE
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) may affect the system integration
of the product due to interaction.
 Ensure the electromagnetic compatibility of the entire system.
Voltage control
Speed control via the supply voltage is
only permitted within the stipulated
supply voltage range. Speed control via
PWM of the supply voltage is not
permitted.
Requirements:
- Before connecting the product, ensure that the supply voltage
corresponds with the product voltage.
- Check whether the data on the nameplate corresponds with the
interface data.
Only use cables that are designed for
the current on the nameplate and the
corresponding ambient conditions.
Ensure that the electrical interface data
is adequately protected (mechanical).
Find additional information in drawing or label.
Wire Color Operation
3 yellow Tacho
The auxilliaries shown on the schematic diagram (which are required
for the intended use) are not part of our delivery.
Check connections
NOTE
DC-fans <=60V are products of Protection Class lll and must be
operated with safety extra-low voltage.
Connect product
Check the product for visible damage and the operability of protective
equipment before switching on.
If damage is visible, do not start the product.

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5 FAULTS, POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES
Replace your product by a new one, do not repair it.
DANGER
Electrical voltage at motor
 Wait five minutes after the voltage
(all poles) has been switched off
before opening the product.
Fault/
Error Possible cause Possible remedial action
Mechanical
blocking Switch off, de-energize and eliminate
mechanical blocking.
Mains voltage fault Check mains voltage,
re-connect voltage
supply.
Connection faulty Rectify connection, see
pin connection.
Motor is too hot Allow motor to cool /
identify cause of fault.
Motor winding
interrupted Exchange product.
Motor is not
rotating
Ambient
temperature too
high
Reduce ambient
temperature if possible.
Impeller out of
true Unbalance of rotating parts Clean product if still unbalanced after
cleaning, exchange
product.
In case of further faults, contact ebm-
papst.
Technical safety inspection
What requires checking? How to
check? Frequency
Protection against accidental
contact/ protective clothing Visual inspection min. 1/2 yearly
Check product for damage Visual
inspection min. 1/2 yearly
Fixation of product Visual
inspection min. 1/2 yearly
Fixation of wires Visual
inspection min. 1/2 yearly
Insulation of wires Visual
inspection min. 1/2 yearly
Check impeller for
wear/sediments/ corrosion Visual inspection min. 1/2 yearly
6 COMPLIANCE
The product bears the CE mark.
The CE mark is affixed to adequately sized nameplates.
Within the meaning of the EMC Guideline 2014/30/EU this document is
intended as:
- Mounting instructions/operating manual as per Art. 18, Paragraph
(1)
- Installation instructions as per Art. 4
- Operating manual as per Art. 9, Paragraph (3)
- Instructions for use/operating manual as per Art. 18, Paragraph (3)
- Maintenance instructions as per Art.4; Art. 18, Paragraph (1)
Usage restrictions for residential areas as per Art. 18, Paragraph (2)
Accompanying documents as per Art. 17, Paragraph (1)
Within the meaning of Directive 2014/35/EU - electrical equipment
designed for use within certain voltage limits – this document is
intended as:
- Instructions for use/operating manual as per Art. 6, Paragraph (7);
Art. 8 Paragraph (4)
Within the meaning of the Directive 2006/42/EU Machine Guideline,
this document is intended as
- Mounting instructions as per Art. 13, Paragraph 1b
The product bears the EAC mark.
The information in this document and in the product data sheet
applies to mounting, installation, operation, use and maintenance.

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