
4.13 Converter operation...............................................................................................................39
4.13.1 Connecting to a converter......................................................................................................39
4.13.2 Insulated bearings for converter operation.............................................................................39
5 Mounting.....................................................................................................................................................41
5.1 Preparing for installation........................................................................................................41
5.1.1 Requirements for installation..................................................................................................41
5.1.2 Insulation resistance and polarization index..........................................................................42
5.1.3 Testing the insulation resistance and polarization index........................................................43
5.1.4 Prepare the mounting surfaces (IM B3).................................................................................45
5.1.5 Prepare the mounting surfaces (flange mounting).................................................................45
5.2 Lift the machine to where it will be mounted and position it...................................................45
5.2.1 Preconditions for correct alignment and secure attachment .................................................45
5.2.2 Checking the load handling attachments...............................................................................46
5.2.3 Removing anti-corrosion protection.......................................................................................46
5.2.4 Mounting the output elements................................................................................................47
5.2.5 Lifting and transporting the machine......................................................................................48
5.2.6 Putting the machine down......................................................................................................50
5.2.7 Roughly aligning the machine................................................................................................50
5.3 Installing the machine............................................................................................................51
5.3.1 Selecting fixing screws...........................................................................................................51
5.3.2 Preconditions for smooth, vibration-free operation................................................................52
5.3.3 Vibration severity....................................................................................................................52
5.3.4 Aligning to the driven machine...............................................................................................53
5.3.5 Mounting the motor................................................................................................................55
6 Electrical connection...................................................................................................................................57
6.1 Safety instructions relating to the electrical connection.........................................................57
6.2 Preparation.............................................................................................................................58
6.2.1 Selecting cables.....................................................................................................................58
6.2.2 Connect up the ground conductor..........................................................................................58
6.3 Connecting.............................................................................................................................59
6.3.1 Circuit diagram.......................................................................................................................59
6.3.2 Terminal designation..............................................................................................................59
6.3.3 Laying cables.........................................................................................................................59
6.3.4 Electrical connection data......................................................................................................60
6.3.5 Connection with cable lugs....................................................................................................61
6.3.6 Document the holes that have been drilled in the cable entry plate.......................................63
6.3.7 Connecting aluminum conductors..........................................................................................64
6.3.8 Stepless mating face for the seal in the terminal box cover...................................................64
6.3.9 Completing connection work..................................................................................................65
6.3.10 Internal equipotential bonding................................................................................................65
6.4 Auxiliary circuits.....................................................................................................................66
6.4.1 Selecting cables.....................................................................................................................66
6.4.2 Connecting the auxiliary circuits.............................................................................................66
6.4.3 Intrinsically safe circuits for sensors or probes......................................................................66
6.4.4 Connecting an external fan....................................................................................................67
6.4.5 Connecting the speed encoder..............................................................................................69
6.4.6 Attach a protective tube for the signal connector...................................................................69
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SIMOTICS M-1PH8 1PH818., 1PH822.
6Operating Instructions 04/2017