4.9.9.2 Lubricating the roller bearings ...............................................................................................34
4.9.9.3 Regreasing roller bearings after storage periods of up to two years......................................35
4.10 Converter operation...............................................................................................................35
4.10.1 Reducing bearing currents during operation on the converter ..............................................36
4.10.2 Insulated bearings when operating the converter..................................................................37
5 Assembling.................................................................................................................................................41
5.1 Preparations for installation....................................................................................................41
5.1.1 Safety instructions for installation...........................................................................................41
5.1.2 Requirements for installation..................................................................................................42
5.2 Lift the machine to where it will be installed, and position it...................................................43
5.2.1 Preconditions for correct alignment and secure attachment .................................................43
5.2.2 Checking the load handling attachments...............................................................................43
5.2.3 Lifting and transportation........................................................................................................43
5.2.4 Setting down the machine......................................................................................................45
5.2.5 Roughly aligning the machine................................................................................................45
5.3 Installing the machine............................................................................................................45
5.3.1 Preconditions for smooth, vibration-free operation................................................................45
5.3.2 Aligning the machine to the driven machine and mounting....................................................46
5.3.2.1 Horizontal types of construction with mounting feet...............................................................46
5.3.3 Removing the rotor shipping brace........................................................................................46
5.3.4 Alignment accuracy................................................................................................................47
5.3.5 Mounting the output elements................................................................................................47
5.3.6 Axial and radial forces ...........................................................................................................49
6 Electrical connection...................................................................................................................................51
6.1 Preparation.............................................................................................................................51
6.1.1 Selecting cables.....................................................................................................................51
6.2 Connecting.............................................................................................................................52
6.2.1 Terminal boxes with type of protection "Ex d" .......................................................................52
6.2.2 Terminal boxes with type of protection "Ex e" .......................................................................52
6.2.3 Connecting the grounding conductor.....................................................................................53
6.2.4 Circuit diagram in the terminal box cover...............................................................................53
6.2.5 Terminal designation..............................................................................................................53
6.2.6 Connecting the machine for a specific direction of rotation....................................................54
6.2.7 Terminal box..........................................................................................................................54
6.2.8 Minimum air clearances.........................................................................................................55
6.2.9 Cable ends with wire end sleeves..........................................................................................55
6.2.10 Connection with terminal board..............................................................................................56
6.2.11 Tightening torques for cable glands ......................................................................................57
6.2.12 Connecting aluminum conductors..........................................................................................58
6.2.13 O-ring seal .............................................................................................................................58
6.2.14 Finishing connection work......................................................................................................59
6.2.15 Internal equipotential bonding ...............................................................................................59
7 Commissioning...........................................................................................................................................61
7.1 Checks to be carried out prior to commissioning ..................................................................61
7.2 Testing the securing and alignment.......................................................................................61
7.3 Insulation resistance and polarization index..........................................................................63
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SIMOTICS XP 1MD4/1MD5
6 Operating Instructions 05/2015