11.4.2 Safety instructions
WARNING
Electric shock due to the residual charge of the DC link capacitors
Because of the DC link capacitors, a hazardous voltage is present for up to 5 minutes after the
power supply has been switched o.
Contact with live parts can result in death or serious injury.
• Do not open the protective ap of the DC link until 5minutes have elapsed.
• Verify that the DCP and DCN DC link terminals are de-energized before starting any work.
WARNING
Electric shock when the protective ap of the DC link is open
Contact with live parts can result in death or serious injury.
• Only operate the components with closed protective ap.
WARNING
Electric shock due to improper DC link connection
Incorrect connections can cause overheating and so re and smoke development. There is also
a risk of an electric shock. This can result in serious injury or death.
• When connecting to the DC link, only use the adapter that has been approved by Siemens
(DC link adapter).
WARNING
Electric shock due to missing DC link side covers
Live parts are exposed if the DC link side covers are not tted. Contact could give you an electric
shock.
• Mount the side covers on the rst and last component in the drive line-up.
• Order any missing side covers (Article number: 6SL3162-5AA00-0AA0).
WARNING
Electric shock if the cutout in the protective ap has been broken out
Live components are exposed and accessible if the DC link adapters are removed. Contact with
live parts can result in death or serious injury.
• Replace the protective ap with the broken out cutouts with a new protective ap.
Accessories
11.4DC link adapter
Booksize power units
Equipment Manual, 09/2023, A5E53307519B AA 279