N3 Drive Operations Manual
Routine Periodic Inspection
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23.0 Routine periodic inspection
To ensure safe and secure operations, check and maintain the inverter and motor at regular intervals, the table below
lists the suggested items to be checked on a periodic basis.
Items
Details
Check
Methods
Criteria
Action
Daily Yearly
Ambient
conditions
around the
drive
Confirm that the
temperature and
humidity is within
specification
x
Measure with
thermometer
and hygrometer
Temperature:
-10
– 40
o
C
(14-120
℉
)
Humidity:
Below 95% RH
Improve the
ambient or
relocate the
drive.
Are there
flammable or
corrosive materials
in the vicinity?
x
Visual check
Keep area clear
Installation and
grounding of
the inverter
Any excessive vibration
from the machine ?
x
Visual, hearing
check
No vibration
Secure hardware
Is the ground
bonding resistance
correct?
x
Measure the
resistance
with a multi-
tester
200V series: below
100Ω
400V series: below
10Ω
C grounding
Input power
voltage
Is the voltage correct?
x
Measure the
voltage with a
multi-tester
Voltage must
conform with the
specifications
Correct input
voltage
External
terminals and
internal
mounting
screws of the
inverter
Are secure parts
loose?
x
Visually check &
Check with a
screwdriver
Secure terminals
and no rust present
Secure or return
for repair
Is the terminal base
damaged?
x
Visual rust stains
present?
x
Internal wiring
of the inverter
Any unusual bends or
breaks?
x
Visual check
No abnormalities
Replace or return
for repair
Any damage of the
wire insulation?
x
Heat sink
Excessive dust or
debris
x
Visual check
Clean surfaces
Clean up debris
or dust
Printed circuit
boards &
power
modules
Excessive dust or
debris.
x
Visual check
Clean surfaces with
no discoloration.
Clean or replace
the circuit board
or power
modules
Discolored,
overheated, or
burned parts
x
Cooling fan
Unusual vibration
and/or noise
x
Visual or
hearing check
Clean surfaces
Replace the
cooling fan
Excessive dust or
debris
x
Visual check
Clean fan
Capacitor
Any unusual odor or
leakage
x
Visual check
No abnormalities
Replace
capacitor
or
inverter
!
DANGER
To prevent injury to personnel and damage to the equipment, wait 5 minutes after
the “charge indicator” extinguishes before touching any parts.