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Chapter 3│Drive Installation
3.1 Installation Environment
To ensure the optimum drive performance, install the AC drive in a proper environment specified
below.
◼ -10°C to +40°C (NEMA 1 enclosure)
◼ -10°C to +50°C (IP20, for open type)
◼ Do not install the drive in environments with wide temperature fluctuations so
as to ensure the drive reliability.
◼ When the drive is installed in an enclosure cabinet, make sure the cooling
works properly to keep the temperature within the specified levels.
◼ Do not allow the drive to freeze.
◼ When drives are installed side-by-side in a cabinet, follow the instruction
illustrated in Figure 3.2 to ensure the air flow.
◼ Free from water, oil, metal shavings or other foreign materials.
◼ Free from flammable materials (e.g., wood)
◼ Free from harmful gases and liquids
◼ Free from direct sunlight
◼ Free from oil mist, corrosive gas, flammable gas or dust.
◼ Free from radioactive material
◼ Green Class 2 or above
Up to 1000 m without derating. Up to 2000 meters with 1% rated current derated
for every 100 m counted from 1000 m.
◼ 10 to 20 Hz at 9.8 m/s
2
◼ 20 to 55 Hz at 5.9 m/s
2
(2A0004 to 2A0211, 4A0002 to 4A0165) , or 2.0 m/s
2
(2A0250 to 2A0415, 4A0208 to 4A1200)