ABB ACS2000 DFE MEDIUM VOLTAGE DRIVES

Target groups and required qualifications

The drive presented in this manual is part of an

industrial environment where voltages are present

that contain a potential hazard of electric shock

and / or burn. For this reason, only personnel who

have a thorough knowledge of the drive and the

industrial environment and have obtained the

required qualification must handle, install, operate,

or maintain the drive.

The manual addresses personnel who are responsi

ble for unpacking, transportation, installation,

operation and maintenance of the drive. The per

sonnel must carry out the below listed tasks in a

manner that does not cause physical harm or dan

ger, and that ensures the safe and reliable func

tioning of the drive.

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Commissioning of the drive must

only be performed by qualified

and certified ABB personnel.

Handling

The personnel must be skilled and experienced in

unpacking and transporting heavy equipment.

Responsibilities of the user

It is the responsibility of those in charge of the

drive to ensure that each person involved in the

installation, operation or maintenance of the drive

has received the appropriate training and has thor

oughly read and clearly understood the instruc

tions in this manual and the relevant safety

instructions.

Mechanical installation

The personnel must be qualified to prepare the

installation site according to the site and equip

ment requirements and to perform the installation

accordingly.

Electrical installation

The personnel must have a sound knowledge of the

relevant electrical codes and specifications cover

ing low and medium voltage equipment, be experi

enced with electrical wiring principles, and know

the electrical symbols typically used in wiring diagrams.

Operation

The personnel include all persons who operate the

drive from the local operating panel of the drive.

The personnel must know the functions of the

operating panel, be adequately trained for the

drive, and know the driven process. Special knowl

edge of frequency converter technology is not required.

Maintenance

The personnel include all persons who:

• are qualified to carry out preventive and correc

tive maintenance on drive as described in this manual,

• are thoroughly familiar with the drive,

• have a sound knowledge of the relevant electri

cal codes and specifications covering low and

medium voltage equipment,

• are able to assess the hazards associated with

the energy sources of the drive system and act

correspondingly,

• know the safe shutdown and grounding proce

dures for the drive system.