ABB PCS6000 PRODUCT FAMLIY

Introduction, terms, trademarks and related documents

Equipment covered by this manual

This manual covers a standard converter and provides generic information on the converter. The manual does not claim to cover all variations and details of the converter, nor to consider all eventualities that may arise during installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the converter. If the converter is adapted to specific customer needs or applications, and handling, installation and operation of the converter are affected by these modifications, information on these modifications is provided in the appropriate documentation (eg, layout drawings, wiring diagrams, technical data, engineering notes). If information is required beyond the instructions in this manual, refer the matter to ABB.

Overview

This manual covers the standard PCS6000 equipment and provides generic information. The manual does not claim to cover all variations and details of the equipment, nor to consider all eventualities that may arise during installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the equipment. If the equipment is adapted to specific customer needs or applications, and if handling, installation, and operation of the equipment are affected by these modifications, specific information is provided in the appropriate documentation (eg, layout drawings, wiring diagrams, technical data, and engineering notes) in the appendices. Each person responsible for the transportation, installation, operation, commissioning, preventive maintenance or troubleshooting must have read and fully understood the corresponding chapters in this PCS6000 user's manual and in particular chapter 2, Important safety information, page 19. These responsible persons must ensure that all involved personnel follows the relevant instructions from this manual.

Important safety information

Safety standards

The following industry standards are observed:

– ANSIZ535.6

– ISO3864-2

– ISO7010

– EN50110

Safety messages

The following safety messages are provided to help prevent personal injury and damage to the equipment. The indicated hazard level is based on the ANSI Z535.6 standard. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential physical injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Product safety labels

Safety labels are affixed to the converter components to alert personnel of potential hazards when working on the equipment. For more information, see the label placement document for the converter. The instructions on the safety labels must always be followed and the labels must be kept in a perfectly legible condition.

Figure 2–1 Product warning label examples (label placement depends on the converter)

Additional safety labels, including the following, might also be provided:

General safety instructions

1) Minimize hazards 2) Before energizing the converter: 

 • Remove all foreign objects from the converter 

 • Fasten all internal and external covers securely 

 • Close, lock, and/or bolt all doors 

 • Move the release dial of the door safety switches into the locked position 3) Before working on the converter: 

 • Turn off, lock out, and tag out the main and auxiliary power supplies to the converter 

 • De-energize the converter 

 • Ensure that the safety ground connections are in place 

 • Ensure that the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is available and used when required 

 • Inform the involved personnel about the potential safety hazards 4) While working on the converter: 

 • Wear hearing protection when a converter is running. 

 • Do not step on the roof. 

 • Do not install foreign objects on the roof. 5) Before working on a water cooling unit (WCU): In addition to the safety instructions for working on a converter, always read the WCU safety data sheet for relevant safety information, eg, the type of ion exchange resin and glycol. 6) Before working simultaneously on the converter and on other converter system equipment: 

 • Observe the relevant safety codes and standards 

 • Turn off all energy sources for the equipment 

 • Ensure that all lockout and tagout devices are in place 

 • Install barriers around and use appropriate covers on the equipment that is still energized 

 • Inform the involved personnel about the potential safety hazards 7) In case of fire in the converter room: 

 • Observe the established rules and regulations for fire safety 

 • Only allow firefighters with the appropriate PPE to enter the converter room

The 7 steps that save lives

ABB’s 7 steps that save lives concept is a series of actions that must take place prior to commencing work on or near electrical installations. PRODUCT PCS6000 1) Prepare for the work: do an on-site risk assessment or job hazard analysis that considers the limits of approach for shock and arc-flash. 

 • Be in possession of a clear work order to execute the work.