Throughout the manual, this symbol warns
against consequences which may arise from
inappropriate use of the speed controller, since
electrical risks may lead to material or physical
damage as well as constitute a fire hazard.
1 - General
According to their degree of protection, speed controllers
can during operation comprise bare live parts,
sometimes moving or rotating, as well as hot surfaces.
Unjustified removal of protections, incorrect use, faulty
installation or inappropriate operation could represent a
serious risk to personnel and machinery. Refer to the
manual for additional information.
Any work related to transportation, installation,
commissioning and maintenance must be carried out by
experienced and qualified personnel (see CEI 364 or
CENELEC HD 384, or DIN VDE 0100 and national
specifications for installation and accident prevention).
According to these basic safety instructions, qualified
personnel means persons competent to install, mount,
commission and operate the concerned product and
possessing the relevant qualifications.
2 - Use
Speed controllers are components designed for
integration within an installation or an electrical machine.
When integrated in a machine, commissioning is
forbidden as long as conformity with Directive
89/392/CEE (Machinery Directive) has not been
checked. It is also necessary to comply with standard EN
60204, which especially stipulates that electrical
actuators (which include speed controllers) cannot be
regarded as circuit-breaking devices and by no means
as isolating switches.
Commissioning can take place only if the requirements
of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(89/336/CEE, modified by 92/31/CEE) are fulfilled.
Speed controllers fulfil the requirements of the Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/CEE, modified by 93/68/CEE.
The harmonized standards of the DIN VDE 0160 series
in connection with standard VDE 0660, part 500 and EN
60146/VDE 0558 are also applicable.
Technical specifications and instructions concerning
connection conditions specified on the rating plate and in
the supplied documentation must absolutely be
respected without fail.
3 - Transportation, storage
All instructions concerning transportation, storage and
correct handling must be respected.
Climatic conditions specified in the technical manual
must be respected.
4 - Installation
Installation and cooling of equipment must comply with
the specifications stated in the manual supplied wit the
product.
Speed controllers must be protected against excessive
stress. More particularly, avoid any damage to parts
and/or modification of insulation distances between
components during transportation and handling. Avoid
touching electronic components and contact parts.
Speed controllers include parts which are sensitive to
electrostatic stress and can easily be damaged if
handled incorrectly. Electrical components must not be
exposed to mechanical damage or destruction (possible
risks to health !).
5 - Electrical connection
When work is carried out on the powered-up speed
controller, national specifications for accident prevention
must be respected.
Electrical installation must conform with the appropriate
specifications (for instance wire section, protection with
circuit-breaking fuse, connection of protective
conductor). Refer to the documentation for more detailed
information.
Instructions for an installation complying with
electromagnetic compatibility requirements (such as
screening, earthing, presence of filters and correct
mounting of cables and conductors) are outlined in the
documentation supplied with the speed controller. These
instructions must always be respected even if the speed
controller has the CE mark. The manufacturer of the
installation or of the machine is responsible for the
conformity with the limits given in the EMC legislation.
6 - Operation
Installations incorporating speed controllers must be
fitted with additional protection and monitoring
equipments specified in the current relevant safety
regulations, such as law on electrical equipment,
specifications for accident prevention, etc…
Modifications to speed controllers using control software
are allowed.
After the speed controller has been powered down,
active parts of the equipment and live power connections
must not be touched immediately as the capacitors may
still be charged. In view of this, refer to the warnings
marked on the speed controllers.
During operation, all doors and protections must remain
closed.
7 - Service and maintenance
Refer to the manufacturer's documentation.
This document must be passed on to the end user.
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Speed controller for
asynchronous motors
UMV 2301 AS
SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING SPEED CONTROLLERS
(According to low voltage directive 73/23/CEE modified by 93/68/CEE)