Mitsubishi Electric FR-V500 Series Instruction Manual page 117

APPENDICES
Appendix1 Instructions for Compliance with the European Directives
(The products conforming to the Low Voltage Directive carry the CE mark.)
(1) EMC Directive
1) Our view of vector inverters for the EMC Directive
A vector inverter is a component designed for installation in a control box and for use with the other equipment
to control the equipment/device. Therefore, we understand that the EMC Directive does not apply directly to
vector inverters. For this reason, we do not place the CE mark on the vector inverters. (The CE mark is placed
on inverters in accordance with the Low Voltage Directive.) The European power drive manufacturers'
organization (CEMEP) also holds this point of view.
2) Compliance
We understand that the vector inverters are not covered directly by the EMC Directive. However, the EMC
Directive applies to machines/equipment into which vector inverters have been incorporated, and these
machines and equipment must carry the CE marks. Hence, we prepared the European Standard-compliant
noise filters and the technical information "EMC Installation Guidelines" (information number BCN-A21041-202)
so that machines and equipment incorporating vector inverters may conform to the EMC Directive more easily.
3) Excerpts from the installation method
It is recommended to mainly use the following methods to install an inverter:
* Use the inverter with an European Standard-compliant noise filter.
* For wiring between the inverter and motor, use shielded cables or run them in a metal piping and earth
(ground) the cables on the inverter and motor sides with the shortest possible distance.
* Insert line noise filters and ferrite cores into the power and control lines as required.
Full information including the European Standard-compliant noise filter specifications are written in the
technical information "EMC Installation Guidelines" (information number BCN-A21041-202). Please contact
your sales representative.
(2) Low Voltage Directive
1) Our view of vector inverters for the Low Voltage Directive
Vector inverters are covered by the Low Voltage Directive (Compliant with Standard EN 50178).
2) Compliance
We have self-declared our inverters to be compliant with the Low Voltage Directive and place the CE mark on
the inverters.
3) Excerpts from instructions
* In the 400V class inverters, the rated input voltage range is three-phase, 380V to 415V, 50/60Hz.
* Earth (Ground) the equipment securely. Do not use an earth leakage circuit breaker as an electric shock
protector without earthing (grounding) the equipment.
* Wire the earth terminal independently. (Do not connect two or more cables to one terminal.)
* Use the wire sizes given on pages 19 and 11 under the following conditions:
• Ambient temperature: 40
• Wire installation: 200V, 15kW or less, with conduits
If conditions are different, select the appropriate wires according to EN60204, ANNEX C, TABLE 5.
* Use the moulded case circuit breaker and magnetic contactor that conform to the EN or IEC Standard.
* Use the breaker of type B (breaker that can detect both AC and DC). If not, provide double or enhanced
insulation between the inverter and other equipment, or put a transformer between the main power supply
and inverter.
* Use the inverter under the conditions of overvoltage category II and contamination level 2 or lower specified
set forth in IEC664.
(a) To meet the overvoltage category II, insert an EN or IEC Standard-compliant insulating transformer or
surge absorber in the input of the inverter.
(b) To meet the contamination level 2, install the inverter in a control box protected against ingress of
water, oil, carbon, dust, etc. (IP54 or higher).
* In the input and output of the inverter, use cables of the type and size set forth in EN60204 Appendix C.
* The operating capacity of the relay outputs (terminal symbols A, B, C) should be 30VDC, 0.3A.
(The relay outputs are basically isolated from the inverter internal circuits.)
* Control circuit terminals on pages 7 are safely isolated from the main circuit.
* Environment
During Operation
Ambient
-10°C to +50°C
temperature
Humidity 90%RH or less
Altitude
Details are given in the technical information "Low Voltage Directive Conformance Guide" (information number
BCN-A21041-203). Please contact your sales representative.
C maximum
°
200V, 18.5kW or more, on wall without ducts or conduits
400V, 18.5kW or less, with conduits
400V, 22kW or more, on wall without ducts or conduits
In Storage
-20°C to +65°C
90%RH or less
1000m 1000m
During Transportation
-20°C to +65°C
90%RH or less
10,000m
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