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L8-12: Ambient Temperature Setting

No.

(Hex.)

Name

Description

Default

(Range)

L8-12

(04B8)

Ambient Temperature Setting

Sets the ambient temperature of the drive installation area.

40 °C

(-10 °C - +60 °C)

Note:

The setting range changes when the L8-35 [Installation Method Selection] value changes:

  • 0 [IP20/UL Open Type]: -10 °C to +60 °C

  • 1 [Side-by-Side Mounting]: -10 °C to +50 °C

  • 2 [IP20/UL Type 1]: -10 °C to +50 °C

  • 3 [External Heatsink/Finless]: -10 °C to +50 °C

The drive automatically adjusts the drive rated current to the best value as specified by the set temperature. Set the ambient temperature of the area where you install the drive to a value that is more than the drive rating.

Refer to Derating Depending on Ambient Temperature for information about derating as specified by ambient temperature.