Hapter – Rockwell Automation GV3000/SE AC Drive 1-20HP, 230VAC Ver. 6.04 Hdwe Ref, Install, Troubleshooting User Manual

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Mounting the Drive, Grounding, and Finding Wire Routing Locations

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Mounting the Drive, Grounding, and

Finding Wire Routing Locations

This chapter shows how to mount the drive and properly ground it. Also shown are
the conduit entry areas where wiring is to be routed in and out of the drive.

4.1 Mounting the Drive

Attach the drive to the vertical surface selected using the four (4) mounting holes
provided. In order to maintain a flat mounting surface and to ensure that bolt
tightness is maintained, use washers under the bolt heads. Refer to figure 3.1 and
table 3.2 for drive mounting dimensions. Use the following user-supplied mounting
bolts and washers:

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1 to 5 HP drives: M6 (1/4")

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7.5 and 10 HP drives: M8 (5/16")

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15 and 20 HP drive: M8 or M10 (5/16" or 3/8").

4.1.1 Verifying the Drive's Watts Loss Rating

When mounting the drive inside of another enclosure, you should determine the
watts loss rating of the drive from table 2.1. This table lists the typical full load
power loss watts value under all operating carrier frequencies. Ensure
adequate ventilation is provided based on the drive's watts loss rating.

4.2 Routing Input, Motor Output, Ground, and Control

Wiring for the Drive

All wiring should be installed in conformance with the applicable local, national, and
international codes (e.g., NEC/CEC). Signal wiring, control wiring, and power wiring
must be routed in separate conduits to prevent interference with drive operation.
Note that no wires are to be routed behind the drive. Use grommets, when hubs are
not provided, to guard against wire chafing. Figures 4.1 to 4.3 show the wire
routing, grounding terminals, and power terminal strips of the GV3000/SE drives.

ATTENTION: Do not route signal and control wiring with power wiring
in the same conduit. This can cause interference with drive operation.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to, or
destruction of, the equipment.