Planning the electrical installation
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Supply connection
Disconnecting device 
Install a hand-operated input disconnecting device between the AC power source 
and the drive. The disconnecting device must be of a type that can be locked to the 
open position for installation and maintenance work.
EU
To meet the European Union Directives, according to standard EN 60204-1, Safety 
of Machinery, the disconnecting device must be one of the following types:
• switch-disconnector of utilization category AC-23B (EN 60947-3)
• disconnector that has an auxiliary contact that in all cases causes switching 
devices to break the load circuit before the opening of the main contacts of the 
disconnector (EN 60947-3)
• circuit breaker suitable for isolation in accordance with EN 60947-2. 
US
The disconnecting device must conform to the applicable safety regulations.
Fuses
See section Thermal overload and short-circuit protection.
Main contactor
If used, dimension the contactor according to the nominal voltage and current of the 
drive. The utilization category (IEC 947-4) is AC-1.