ABB AMB Series - User Manual

Manual for Induction Motors and Generators
ABB

ABB AMB Series Specifications

General

Brand	ABB
Model	AMB Series
Category	Engine
Language	English

Summary

Safety Instructions

1. General

General safety regulations and specific agreements for work sites.

2. Intended use

Hazards of machines and requirements for skilled personnel.

3. Transport, storage

4. Installation

5. Electrical connection

Safety rules for electrical work, voltage, frequency, and EMC requirements.

6. Operation

Additional Safety Instructions for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines

Electrical connection and operation

Voltage induction and hazardous terminals.

Chapter 2 - Transport and Unpacking

2.1 Protective measures prior to transport

2.2 Lifting the machine

2.4 Checks upon arrival and unpacking

2.5 Installation instructions for main terminal box and cooler parts

2.6 Storage and Inspection

Chapter 3 - Installation and Alignment

3.2 Foundation design

3.3 Machine preparations before installation

3.4 Installation on concrete foundation

3.5 Installation on steel foundation

3.6 Alignment

General alignment principles and procedures.

Chapter 4 - Mechanical and Electrical Connections

4.2 Mechanical connections

4.3 Electrical connections

Main and auxiliary power, earth connections.

Chapter 5 - Commissioning and Start-up

5.2 Check of mechanical installation

5.3 Insulation resistance measurements

5.4 Check of electrical installation

5.5 Control and protection equipment

Temperature detectors and monitoring systems.

5.6 First test start

Procedure for initial test start.

5.7 Running the machine the first time

Procedures for the first run.

Chapter 6 - Operation

6.2 Normal operating conditions

6.4 Supervision

Chapter 7 - Maintenance

7.1 Preventive maintenance

Importance of maintenance for reliability and lifetime.

7.2 Safety precautions

General electrical safety and personnel qualifications.

7.3 Maintenance program

Recommended maintenance program for ABB machines.

7.5 Maintenance of bearings and lubrication system

Key maintenance tasks for bearings and lubrication.

7.6 Maintenance of stator and rotor windings

Stresses on windings and importance of maintenance.

7.7 Maintenance of slip rings and brush gear

7.8 Maintenance of cooling units

Chapter 8 - Trouble Shooting

8.1 Trouble shooting

Guide for locating and repairing operational failures.

8.1.1 Mechanical performance

Troubleshooting mechanical issues like vibration and noise.

8.1.2 Lubrication system and bearings

Troubleshooting lubrication and bearing problems.

8.1.3 Thermal performance

Troubleshooting thermal issues.

8.2 Oil leakage of sleeve bearings

Causes and checks for oil leakage in sleeve bearings.

8.3 Electrical performance, excitation, control and protection

Troubleshooting electrical performance.

8.4 Slip rings and brushes

8.5 Thermal performance and cooling system

Causes and checks for thermal performance issues.

4 Lubrication check

4.1 Self lubrication

4.2 Flood lubrication

4.3 Grease lubricated bearings:

5 Electrical installation

5.1 Insulation resistance test

Performing stator and rotor insulation tests.

5.2 Accessories resistance test

6 Machine protection settings

Temperature monitoring:

Setting temperature monitoring levels.

7 Test Run

7.1 First start (a few seconds only)

Procedure for initial short test start.

7.2 Second start (uncoupled, if possible)

Procedure for second start without load.

8 Test run (with load)

Checking schedule and information

9 Machine approval