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Common misconceptions about inverters and countermeasures

Jun 22, 2018

During the operation of the inverter, if the contactor is disconnected first, it will trigger the overcurrent protection action, which may seriously damage the IGBT module. Long-term power outage will cause the internal circuit board to become damp and short-circuit, causing frequent soft failures.

Misconception 1: Connecting the electromagnetic switch or contactor

During the operation of the inverter, if the contactor is disconnected first, it will trigger the overcurrent protection action, which may damage the IGBT module in severe cases.

Misconception 2: Disconnect the AC input power supply of the inverter

Long-term power outage will cause the internal circuit board to be dampened, resulting in short-circuit phenomena, causing frequent soft failures.

Misconception 3: Installing sealed frequency converter control cabinets in open or dusty environments

The sealed control cabinet will cause poor ventilation, leading to overheating of the inverter and failure tripping.

Misconception 5: Circuit breakers replace fuses

The circuit breaker has a long response time, which may cause delayed protection and lead to equipment damage.

Misconception 6: Only consider load power selection

Only considering the load power may lead to improper use of the frequency converter, increasing the safety risk.

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