FXMP25 User Guide 11
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3 Mechanical installation
3.1 Fire protection
The field controller enclosure is not classified as a fire enclosure. A separate fire
enclosure must be provided.
For installation in the USA, a NEMA 12 enclosure is suitable.
For installation outside the USA, the following (based on IEC 62109-1, standard for PV
inverters) is recommended.
Enclosure can be metal and/or polymeric, polymer must meet requirements which can
be summarized for larger enclosures as using materials meeting at least UL 94 class
5VB at the point of minimum thickness.
Air filter assemblies to be at least class V-2.
Follow the instructions
The mechanical and electrical installation instructions must be adhered to. Any
questions or doubt should be referred to the supplier of the equipment. It is the
responsibility of the owner or user to ensure that the installation of the field controller,
and the way in which it is operated and maintained, comply with the requirements of
the Health and Safety at Work Act in the United Kingdom or applicable legislation and
regulations and codes of practice in the country in which the equipment is used.
Competence of the installer
The field controller must be installed by professional assemblers who are familiar with
the requirements for safety and EMC. The assembler is responsible for ensuring that
the end product or system complies with all the relevant laws in the country where it is
to be used.
Enclosure
The field controller is intended to be mounted in an enclosure which prevents access
except by trained and authorized personnel, and which prevents the ingress of
contamination. It is designed for use in an environment classified as pollution degree 2
in accordance with IEC 60664-1. This means that only dry, non-conducting
contamination is acceptable.
The equipment enclosure is rated at IP20 in accordance with IEC60529. It is designed
for installation within a protective enclosure which prevents unauthorized access
except for trained service personnel, and prevents contamination with conductive dust
and condensation.
The field controller enclosure is not classified as a fire enclosure. A separate fire
enclosure must be provided. For further information refer to section 3.1 below.