Technical data of the D4x5-2
4.2 Mechanical and climatic ambient conditions
SIMOTION D4x5-2
Manual, 11/2010
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Use prohibition
SIMOTION D4x5-2 must not be used in the following applications without additional
measures:
● Locations with a high percentage of ionizing radiation
● Locations with extreme operating conditions, e.g.
– Dust accumulation
– Corrosive vapors or gases
● In systems, which require special monitoring, e.g.
– Elevator installations
– Electrical installations in particularly hazardous rooms
An additional measure for using SIMOTION D4x5-2 can, for example, be installation in
cabinets.
Ambient conditions for operation
SIMOTION D4x5-2 may be used under the following ambient conditions:
Table 4- 2 Environmental requirements
Ambient conditions Application range Comments
Climatic ambient conditions
Climate class 3K3 According to EN 60721-3
Permissible ambient
temperature:
During operation when
installed vertically
From 0° C to +55° C,
up to 2000 m above
sea level
As of an altitude of 2000 m, the max. ambient
temperature decreases by 7° C every 1000 m
increase in altitude.
The maximum supply air temperature for all modules
is 55° C.
A fan/battery module is always required for
SIMOTION D445-2 DP/PN and D455-2 DP/PN.
Relative humidity From 5% to 90%
Condensation, icing,
drip, spray and splash
water
Not permissible
Installation altitude Max. 5000 m above
sea level
Max. 4000 m installation altitude for
SINAMICS S120 drive components (motor modules,
etc.)
1)
Atmospheric pressure 620 hPa to 1060 hPa Corresponding height 4000 m - 0 m above mean sea
level
Biological, chemical and mechanical influences, pollutants
Biological environmental conditions
Class 3B1 according to EN 60 721-3-3;
Mold, mold growth, slime, rodents, termite and
other animal vermin are not permissible.