PDK_028932_KEKW_Hardware_en
4 Installation
Legal principles and standards
On installation according to regulations the KE/KW unit combinations comply with the limits of the EMC product standard
(according to variable speed drives EN 61800-3, Table 11 for power drive systems in the area of application of the second
environment [industrial areas]). For use in the first environment (residential areas) additional discrete filter components must be
installed. Consultation with AMK is required for this, measurements on site in the plant must be performed.
The EMC measurements were performed specifically on a drive system constructed as an example with 1 KE and 4 KW
modules with different motor cable lengths. The results cannot be generalized to every installation. Therefore EMC tests by the
user are required on site for proof of CE conformity.
General:
The KE/KW modules must be installed on a liquid or air-cooled AL mounting plate. The temperature of the plate must be
kept below 40°C, condensation is not permitted.
Preferred installation position: vertically (ACC BUS above) or horizontally (controller card KW-R0x below). Other
installation positions are permitted only after consultation with AMK.
To guarantee sufficient air circulation in the unit interior, a minimum clearance of 100 mm above and below the unit must
be complied with. Installation cables may not impair the air inlet and outlet. External units may not influence the air
temperature at the intake point (bottom of unit).
The power choke needs to be installed with a minimum distance of 80 mm to the KE/KW module.
Before installation of the modules the mounting surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned. The unit rear panel must be
protected against damage in transport and installation work.
The pressure bolts in the centre of the unit must always be fastened first, the mounting screws are then tightened.
Option cards may be changed only by trained service personnel. The installation instructions can be found in the
description for the option card.
Lock the power connection plug X20 on the KE module with the vibration-proof screw union.
Arrangement of the devices see DC BUS wiring and arrangement of the KE/KW- Moduls on page 38
4.1 Control cabinet
The KE/KW units are intended for installation in a closed, sufficiently dimensioned control cabinet, which offers protection
against direct contact according to EN 50178. (Protective category of the KE/KW units: IP20, control cabinet IP54).
During storage, installation, wiring, start-up and during operation the KE/KW units must be protected against penetration of
foreign bodies. Special attention must be paid to penetration of condensation by cooling units. The safety and function of the
drive system is otherwise not guaranteed.
The units are designed for degree of contamination 2 according to EN 50178. Temporary condensation may occur only
as long as the units are out of service. There must be no condensation present after application of the line voltage.
The supplied air must be dry and free of electrically conductive dusts, fibres, gases and vapours.
As required suitable filters must be used or other protective measures performed.
4.2 Notes on the control cabinet construction suitable for EMC:
The EU Machinery Directive requires compliance with the EMC limits for the complete machine/plant. According to the EMC law
the manufacturer and supplier of the total plant is responsible for compliance with the limits of this plant.
Here a few basic rules for control cabinet construction and cabling which contribute to improving the EMC behaviour of the
plant:
All machine and plant parts (control cabinet / control cabinet doors / installation panel / cooling rear panel / PE busbar / cable
duct / machine bed / motor) must be connected with the largest possible contact area and short metallic connections directly or
by means of Cu stranded conductors (low resistance to high frequency, mixed as frequently as possible).
Use metallic bare installation panels and cable ducts.
Contact places must be bare and free of grease. Contact surfaces directly without locking washers etc.
Power and signal cables must be separated consistently from one another (minimum distance < 20cm), if necessary provide
separating plates grounded over a wide area. Cables must cross at right angles and at a distance. Avoid conductor loops and
run the cables as close as possible to the reference potential PE (housing wall, metallic cable duct). Unused conductors must be