3-3 Installing the Converter
512C Series Converter
MOTOR
• Ensure motor is mechanically secure and mounted according to manufacturers specifications
and practice.
• Inspect brush gear, ensure commutator is in good condition and brushes are free to move in
brush box and in good condition.
• Check obstructions in motor vents to maintain cooling air path.
• Ensure motor choke (if specified) is correctly wired.
• Ensure motor is free to rotate and that pulleys and couplings are correctly aligned.
• Ensure transit damage has not occurred to motor windings or connections. Disconnect the
controller before carrying out electrical measurement e.g. insulation resistance.
512C/04 512C/08 512C/16 512C/32
Overall Width 160mm
Overall Height 240mm
Overall Depth 90mm 90mm 90mm 130mm
Weight 1.5Kg 1.5Kg 1.6Kg 2.9Kg
Airflow Clearance 75mm above and below
Mounting Centres 210mm vertical x 148mm horizontal
Control Terminals
Screw Terminals will accept 2.5mm
2
stranded wire.
Terminal Tightening Torque 0.6 Nm, 4.5 lbf-in
Field Terminals
Screw terminals will accept 4mm
2
stranded wire.
Terminal Tightening Torque 0.6 Nm, 4.5 lbf-in
Power Terminals
M5 Studs with Clamp.
Terminal Tightening Torque 2.7 Nm, 24 lbf-in
Earth Terminals
M5 Cheese Head Screw.
Terminal Tightening Torque 7.1 Nm, 63 lbf-in
Table 3.3 Motor Information