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2.3 Installation Position and Distance
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2.3 Installation Position and Distance
Install the drive vertically for sufficient airflow to cool the drive.
Note:
Contact Yaskawa or a Yaskawa representative for more information about installing drive models on their side.
A - Vertical installation B - Horizontal installation
Figure 2.1 Installation Orientation
◆ Single Drive Installation
Use the clearances specified in Figure 2.2 to install the drive. Make sure that there is sufficient space for wiring and
airflow to cool the drive.
A - 50 mm (2 in) minimum
B - 30 mm (1.2 in) minimum on both
sides
C - 120 mm (4.7 in) minimum above
and below
D - Airflow direction
Figure 2.2 Installation Distances for One Drive
◆ Install Drives Side-by-Side
Users can install drive models 2004xB to 2082xB and 4002xB to 4044xB side-by-side.
When you install other drives side-by-side, keep the space that is sufficient for single drive installation between the
drives.
Side-by-side installation requires the installation space shown in Figure 2.3. Set L8-35 = 1 [Installation Method
Selection = Side-by-Side Mounting].
With reference to Derating Depending on Ambient Temperature on page 450, set derating depending on ambient
temperature.