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− | Power supplies and drives have capacitors that store electricity even when power supply has been disconnected from the power network. This poses electric shock hazard when touching a device, or its wiring, that has been | + | Power supplies and drives have capacitors that store electricity even when power supply has been disconnected from the power network. This poses electric shock hazard when touching a device, or its wiring, that has been just unplugged from the power line. |
==Safely discharging Argon drive== | ==Safely discharging Argon drive== | ||
[[Argon (servo drive)]] has internal power supply bleeding resistor that will discharge the capacitors during 5 minutes after AC power has been removed. | [[Argon (servo drive)]] has internal power supply bleeding resistor that will discharge the capacitors during 5 minutes after AC power has been removed. | ||
To safely discharge Argon voltages: | To safely discharge Argon voltages: | ||
− | # Remove power | + | # Remove AC power (both L and N lines). This can be done for example by unplugging the power cord from wall socket where the power comes from. |
− | # Wait | + | # Wait 3 to 5 minutes after removing AC to allow capacitor voltage discharge. |
− | # Measure a DC voltage between VN and VP terminals of J4 connector with a multimeter rated | + | # Measure a DC voltage between VN and VP terminals of J4 connector with a multimeter rated up to 600 VDC. Voltage has discharged if VN-VP voltage is less than 20 VDC. |
{{electricshock|If DC voltage between VN and VP terminals of J4 connector is above 20 VDC after 3 minutes of de-energization, drive has internal failure of discharging circuity. In such case danger may be present even after weeks of wait. Contact your supplier first for further assistance before continuing servicing.}} | {{electricshock|If DC voltage between VN and VP terminals of J4 connector is above 20 VDC after 3 minutes of de-energization, drive has internal failure of discharging circuity. In such case danger may be present even after weeks of wait. Contact your supplier first for further assistance before continuing servicing.}} | ||
Discharging 24 VDC supply does happen instantly after 24 V has been removed. However, this does not affect AC side discharge in any way. | Discharging 24 VDC supply does happen instantly after 24 V has been removed. However, this does not affect AC side discharge in any way. | ||
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