Forming The Dc Link Capacitors - Siemens SINAMICS S120 Equipment Manual

8.5

Forming the DC link capacitors

Description
If the Basic Line Module, Smart Line Module, Active Line Module, and Motor Module have
not been used for more than two years, the DC link capacitors must be reformed. If this is
not carried out, the units could be damaged after the DC link voltage is applied under load.
If the cabinet is commissioned within two years of its date of manufacture, the DC link
capacitors do not need to be re-formed. The date of manufacture can be taken from the
serial number on the rating plate.
Note
It is important that the storage period is calculated from the date of manufacture and not from
the date that the equipment was shipped.
Rating plate
Figure 8-30
Chassis power units
Manual, (GH3), 10/2008, 6SL3097-2AE00-0BP3
Rating plate using an Active Line Module as example
Maintenance and Servicing
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