Table of contents
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................13
1.1 About these instructions.........................................................................................................13
1.2 Text format features...............................................................................................................13
2 Safety information.......................................................................................................................................15
2.1 Warning symbol on the device...............................................................................................15
2.2 Qualified personnel................................................................................................................15
2.3 The five safety rules...............................................................................................................15
2.4 Safe handling.........................................................................................................................16
2.5 Electromagnetic fields in electrical power engineering installations ......................................18
2.6 Components that can be destroyed by electrostatic discharge (ESD)...................................19
2.7 Information for nominated persons in control of an electrical installation...............................21
2.7.1 Proper usage..........................................................................................................................21
2.7.2 Security information...............................................................................................................22
2.7.3 Grounding concept.................................................................................................................23
2.7.4 Installation site safety.............................................................................................................23
2.7.5 Instructions for inverters with no grounding switch................................................................24
2.7.6 Measures for operator protection in electromagnetic fields...................................................24
2.8 Residual risks.........................................................................................................................24
3 Description..................................................................................................................................................27
3.1 Area of application.................................................................................................................27
3.2 Safety concept.......................................................................................................................27
3.2.1 Safety components and functions..........................................................................................28
3.2.2 External safety components...................................................................................................28
3.2.3 Protection and monitoring functions of internal components.................................................29
3.2.4 Protection and monitoring functions for external components...............................................29
3.3 Power unit..............................................................................................................................29
3.3.1 Product features.....................................................................................................................29
3.3.2 Power unit components..........................................................................................................30
3.3.2.1 Power unit components of a starting converter (6/6-pulse drive system)..............................30
3.3.2.2 Thyristors...............................................................................................................................30
3.3.2.3 DC-link reactor.......................................................................................................................32
3.3.2.4 AVT combination module.......................................................................................................32
3.3.2.5 Power Stack Adapter.............................................................................................................33
3.3.2.6 Current transformer................................................................................................................33
3.3.2.7 Fans.......................................................................................................................................34
3.3.2.8 Differential-pressure switch....................................................................................................34
3.3.2.9 Surge suppressor...................................................................................................................34
3.3.2.10 Door limit switches.................................................................................................................34
3.3.3 Principle of operation.............................................................................................................35
SINAMICS GL150 6SL38503UM114PA0Z
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