Rockwell Automation RELIANCE ELECTRIC SP500 - CHAPTER 1 Introduction; 1.1 Who Should Use This Manual; 1.2 Installation Overview; 1.3 Requesting Assistance from Reliance Electric

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Introduction
This chapter describes the manual’s intended audience and provides an overview of
the SP500 drive’s installation process.
Who Should Use This Manual
This manual is intended for qualified electrical personnel responsible for installing,
programming, starting up, and maintaining the SP500 drive.
Installation Overview
This manual describes how to install and troubleshoot the SP500 drive. Drive
installation consists of the following basic tasks:
¢ Plan your installation using the guidelines presented in chapter 3. If your installation
must be in compliance with Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards, read
Appendix E also.
* Mount the drive and install external components according to the guidelines
presented in chapter 4.
¢ Wire the drive’s input power, output power, and control signal terminal strip using the
instructions in chapter 5.
* Adjust parameter values, if required. The parameters are described in chapter 8. For
quick reference, the factory-set values are listed in Appendix B.
* Perform the power-off and power-on checks described in chapter 6 to complete the
installation.
If problems occur during drive operation, refer to chapter 9. Appendix lists the parts
of the drive that can be replaced.
Before you begin the installation procedure, become familiar with the drive by reading
chapter 2, which provides an overview of the drive and its features, chapter 7, which
describes the operation of the keypad and the display, and Appendix A, which lists the
drive’s technical specifications.
Requesting Assistance from Reliance Electric
If you have any questions or problems with the products described in this instruction
manual, contact your local Reliance Electric sales office. For technical assistance, call
1-800-726-8112, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST).
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