Official installation guide for the Danfoss VLT Midi Drive FC 280, covering safety precautions, mounting procedures, wiring requirements, and technical…
This document serves as an installation guide for the Danfoss VLT® Midi Drive FC 280. It provides essential safety instructions, including warnings about hazardous voltage, discharge times, and unintended motor starts. The guide specifies that only qualified personnel should perform installation, commissioning, and maintenance tasks.
| Max Environmental Air Temperature | 45 °C (113 °F) |
|---|---|
| Min Environmental Air Temperature | 0 °C (32 °F) |
| Max Altitude (No Derating) | 1000 m (3280 ft) |
| Minimum Space Between Cables | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Ground Conductor Cross-Section (Cu) | 10 mm2 (8 AWG) |
| Ground Conductor Cross-Section (Al) | 16 mm2 (6 AWG) |
Only qualified personnel who are trained and authorized to mount and wire the drive in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations.
The discharge time varies by variant and is shown on the nameplate; users must wait for full discharge before performing service.
A Type B residual current-operated protective device (RCD) must be used to protect against electrical shock or fire.