The installation environment is important for the lifespan of the product and to make sure that the drive performance is correct. Make sure that the installation environment agrees with the specifications shown in Table 1.

Table 1. Installation Environment

Environment

Conditions

Area of Use

Indoors

Power Supply

Overvoltage Category III (IEC60664)

Surrounding Air Temperature

-10 °C to +35 °C (14 °F to 95 °F)

  • Drive reliability is better in environments where the temperature does not increase or decrease quickly.

  • When you install the drive in an enclosure, use a cooling fan or air conditioner to keep the internal air temperature in the permitted range.

  • Do not let the drive freeze.

  • You can use finless-type drives at a maximum of +50 °C (122 °F) when you derate the output current. 1

Humidity

95%RH or less

Do not let condensation form on the drive.

Storage Temperature

-20 °C to +70 °C (-4 °F to +158 °F) (short-term temperature during transportation)

Surrounding Area

Pollution degree 2 or less (IEC 60664-1)

Install the drive in an area without:

  • Oil mist, corrosive or flammable gas, or dust

  • Metal powder, oil, water, or other unwanted materials

  • Radioactive or flammable materials.

  • Harmful gas or fluids

  • Salt

  • Direct sunlight

Keep wood and other flammable materials away from the drive.

Altitude

1000 m (3281 ft) Maximum

Note:

Derate the output current by 1% for each 100 m (328 ft) to install the drive in altitudes between 1000 m to 4000 m (3281 ft to 13123 ft).

It is not necessary to derate the rated voltage in these conditions:

  • When you install the drive at 2000 m (6562 ft) or lower

  • When you install the drive between 2000 m to 4000 m (6562 ft to 13123 ft) and ground the neutral point on the power supply.

    Contact Yaskawa or your nearest sales representative if you will not ground the neutral point.

Vibration

  • 10 Hz to 20 Hz: 1 G (9.8 m/s2, 32.15 ft/s2)

  • 20 Hz to 55 Hz: 0.6 G (5.9 m/s2, 19.36 ft/s2)

Installation Orientation

Install the drive vertically for sufficient airflow to cool the drive.

 
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Refer to Derating Depending on Ambient Temperature for information.