I-DRIVE TECHNICAL MANUAL – INSTALLATION PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY
8.1.2 i140 & i180
8.1.3 Orientation
The recommended mounting orientation is such that the connectors must be lowermost. The function of the controller is not
sensitive to mounting orientation. The electronics compartment of the controller has an IPX5 ingress protection rating.
If the i-Drive is to be fitted with an i-Cover, the mounting orientation will be different. Refer to
Section 8.2 for details.
8.1.4 Position
The controller must be mounted in a position where it is not exposed to levels of water, dust, shock or vibration above those
expected on typical industrial machine applications e.g. scrubber dryers.
The controller has excellent thermal performance but, to improve this further, the baseplate may be secured against a metal
part of the machine chassis. To provide even better thermal performance, a non-silicone, thermally conductive paste or pad
may be applied between the baseplate and the machine chassis.
Contact PGDT if you need further advice.
Under strenuous driving conditions it is possible for metal sections of the controller’s case to
exceed 41°C (106°F) in temperature. Under such conditions, the machine manufacturer should
ensure that either the user cannot touch these surfaces, or that the user is warned not to touch
these surfaces. While 41°C (106°F) is very close to normal body temperature, prolonged contact
with surfaces above 41°C (106°F) can result in burns to the skin. PGDT accepts no liability for
losses of any kind arising from failure to comply with this condition.
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