Before installation, make sure the location chosen is appropriate.
There should be sufficient space to adapt the unit to the recommended distances and to ensure that there
are no obstacles preventing the airflow from the fans.
Environmental ratings
Power Electronics recommends to follow the instructions in this manual carefully to ensure a correct
operation of the drive. The installer is responsible for performing a proper installation in order to comply
with the ambient conditions of the VFD. In addition, the installer is solely responsible for complying with
the local regulations. The environmental conditions are:
▪ Environmental category: Indoor
▪ Outdoor: No
▪ Pollution degree: Clean area: PD2
Dirty area: PD3
▪ Ingress protection rating: Clean zone: Electronics IP54 or IP20
Power connection and Input filters: IP20
▪ Operation Ambient temperature: -20ºC to 50ºC Constant torque
-20ºC to 40ºC Variable torque
▪ Storage Ambient temperature: -40ºC to 70ºC
▪ Humidity: Relative humidity less than 95% (non-condensing)
▪ Heating resistors: Optionals
▪ Maximum altitude and power derating: 1000m 1% PN(kW) every 100m; 4000m maximum
▪ Vibration (IEC60068-2-6): Amplitude ± 1mm (2Hz – 13.2Hz), ±0.075 (13.2Hz –
57Hz)
Acceleration 6.86m/s² (13.2Hz-57Hz), 9.8m/s
2
(57Hz-
150Hz)
▪ Audible Noise: Maximum 68-70 dB Frames 1 and 2
Maximum 80 dB Frame 3 and above
▪ Overvoltage category: III
▪ Protection class: Class 1
▪ Painting: Standard colour RAL 9016. Any other, on request