Quick installation guide - ACSM1-04/04Lx
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Quick installation guide - 
ACSM1-04/04Lx
Introduction
This guide contains the very basic information 
about the mechanical and electrical installation 
of the ACSM1-04/04Lx drive module (55 to 
160 kW). For complete documentation, see 
either ACSM1-04 Drive Modules (55 to 
110 kW) Hardware Manual (code: 
3AFE68912130 [English]) or ACSM1-04Lx 
Liquid Cooled Drive Modules (55 to 160 kW) 
Hardware Manual (code: 3AUA0000022083 
[English]) depending on drive type. Both are 
available at www.ab
b.com/drives. In this guide, 
the manual is referred to as the Hardware 
Manual.
Safety instructions
WARNING! All electrical installation 
and maintenance work on the drive 
should be carried out by qualified 
electricians only.
Never work on the drive, the braking chopper 
circuit, the motor cable or the motor when input 
power is applied to the drive. After 
disconnecting input power, always wait for 5 
minutes to let the intermediate circuit 
capacitors discharge before you start working 
on the drive, control cabling, motor or motor 
cable. Even when input power is not applied to 
the drive, externally supplied control circuits 
may carry dangerous voltages. Always ensure 
by measuring that no voltage is actually 
present.
A rotating permanent magnet motor can 
generate a dangerous voltage. Lock the motor 
shaft mechanically before connecting a 
permanent magnet motor to the drive, and 
before doing any work on a drive system 
connected to a permanent magnet motor.
With ACSM1-04Lx, beware of hot coolant. Do 
not work on the cooling system until the 
pressure is lowered down by stopping the 
pumps. High-pressure hot coolant (max. 
1000 kPa, 55 °C [145 PSI, 131 °F]) is present 
in the cooling circuit when it is in operation.
Planning the installation
• The ACSM1-04/04Lx is an IP20 (UL open 
type) drive to be used in a heated, indoor 
controlled environment. The drive must be 
installed in clean air according to enclosure 
classification. Cooling air must be clean, free 
from corrosive materials and electrically 
conductive dust. See the Hardware Manual 
for detailed specifications.
• The maximum ambient air temperature is 
40 °C (104 °F) at rated current. The current 
is derated for 41 to 55 °C (104 to 131 °F).
• The drive is suitable for use in a circuit 
capable of delivering not more than 100,000 
rms symmetrical amperes, 480 V maximum.
• The cables located within the motor circuit 
must be rated for at least 75 °C (167 °F) in 
UL-compliant installations.
• Install a hand-operated input disconnecting 
device (disconnecting means) 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 on the 
drive or the motor.
• The input cable must be protected with fuses 
or circuit breakers. Suitable IEC (class gG) 
and UL (class T) fuses are listed in the 
Technical data section of the Hardware 
Manual. For suitable circuit breakers, contact 
your local ABB representative.
• For installation in the United States, branch 
circuit protection must be provided in 
accordance with the National Electrical Code 
(NEC) and any applicable local codes. To 
fulfill this requirement, use the UL classified 
fuses.
• For installation in Canada, branch circuit 
protection must be provided in accordance