Chapter 1 - Overview of This Manual Introduction This chapter describes the purpose and the contents of this manual and explains the conventions used within. This chapter also identifies the intended audience and lists the related docu- mentation. The purpose of this manual is to provide you with the informa- tion necessary to install, start-up, operate and service an ACS 300 AC drive. This manual also describes features and func- tions of the AC drive, as well as requirements for external con- trol connections, cabling, cable sizes and routing. Intended Audience This manual is intended for those who are responsible for installing, commissioning and servicing the ACS 300 AC drive.
The audience is expected to: • Have a basic knowledge of physical and electrical fundamentals, electrical wiring practices, electrical components and electrical schematic symbols. • Have no prior experience of ABB products. • Have no prior experience of the ACS 300 family. • Have no prior experience of installing, commissioning, operating and servicing the ACS 300. With the help of this manual you will be able to install, start-up operate and service the ACS 300. ACS 300 User’s Manual 1