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Safety and operating instructions

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Safety and operating instructions

2.1

General

During assembly and operation, the IGBT power module eval kit poses several inherent

hazards, including bare wires, moving or rotating parts, and hot surfaces. There is danger of

serious personal injury and damage to property, if it is improperly used or installed

incorrectly.

All operations involving transportation, installation and use, as well as maintenance should

be carried out by skilled technical personnel (national accident prevention rules must be

observed). For the purposes of these basic safety instructions, "skilled technical personnel"

are suitably qualified people who are familiar with the installation, use, and maintenance of

power electronic systems.

2.2

Reference design board intended use

The IGBT power module eval kit boards are components designed for demonstration

purposes only, and shall not be used for electrical installation or machinery. The technical

data as well as information concerning the power supply conditions shall be taken from the

documentation and strictly observed.

2.3

Reference design board installation

The installation and cooling of the reference design boards shall be in accordance with the

specifications and the targeted application.

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The motor drive converters shall be protected against excessive strain. In particular, no

components are to be bent, or isolating distances altered during the course of

transportation or handling.

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No contact shall be made with other electronic components and contacts.

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The boards contain electrostatically sensitive components that are prone to damage

through improper use. Electrical components must not be mechanically damaged or

destroyed (to avoid potential health risks).

2.4

Electronic connection

Applicable national accident prevention rules must be followed when working on the main

power supply with a motor drive. The electrical installation shall be completed in accordance

with the appropriate requirements (e.g., cross-sectional areas of conductors, fusing, PE

connections).

2.5

Reference design board operation

A system architecture which supplies power to the IGBT power module eval kit boards shall

be equipped with additional control and protective devices in accordance with the applicable

safety requirements (e.g., compliance with technical equipment and accident prevention

rules).