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Safety information
1  Safety information
General
Some  parts of  Lenze  controllers  (frequency inverters, servo  inverters,  DC controllers) can  be  live, 
moving and rotating. Some surfaces can be hot.
Non-authorized removal of the required cover, inappropriate use, and incorrect installation or operation 
creates the risk of severe injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
All  operations  concerning  transport,  installation,  and  commissioning  as  well  as  maintenance  must 
be carried out by qualified, skilled personnel (IEC 364 and CENELEC HD 384 or DIN VDE 0100 and 
IEC  report 664 or  DIN  VDE0110  and national regulations  for  the  prevention of accidents  must  be 
observed).
According to this basic safety information, qualified skilled personnel are persons who are familiar with 
the installation, assembly, commissioning, and operation of the product and who have the qualifications 
necessary for their occupation.
Application as directed
Drive controllers are components which are designed for installation in electrical systems or machinery. 
They are not to be used as appliances. They are intended exclusively for professional and commercial 
purposes according  to EN 61000-3-2.  The documentation includes information on  compliance with 
the EN 61000-3-2.
When  installing  the  drive  controllers  in  machines,  commissioning  (i.e.  the  starting  of  operation  as 
directed) is prohibited until it is proven that the machine complies with the regulations of the EC Directive 
98/37/EC (Machinery Directive); EN 60204 must be observed.
Commissioning (i.e. starting of operation as directed) is only allowed when there is compliance with 
the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC).
The drive controllers meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. The harmonised 
standards of the series EN 50178/DIN VDE 0160 apply to the controllers.
Note: The availability of controllers is restricted according to EN 61800-3.These products can cause 
radio interference in residential areas. In this case, special measures can be necessary.
Installation
Ensure proper handling and avoid excessive mechanical stress. Do not bend any components and 
do  not  change  any  insulation  distances  during  transport  or  handling.  Do  not  touch  any  electronic 
components and contacts.
Controllers contain electrostatically sensitive components, which can easily be damaged by inappropriate 
handling.  Do  not  damage  or  destroy  any  electrical  components  since  this  might  endanger  your 
health!
Electrical connection
When working on live drive controllers, applicable national regulations for the prevention of accidents 
(e.g. VBG 4) must be observed.
The electrical installation must be carried out according to the appropriate regulations (e.g. cable cross-
sections, fuses, PE connection). Additional information can be obtained from the documentation.
The documentation contains information about installation in compliance with EMC (shielding, grounding, 
filters and cables). These notes must also be observed for CE-marked controllers.
The manufacturer of the system or machine is responsible for compliance with the required limit values 
demanded by EMC legislation.