Compliance With En 61800-3:2004; Definitions; Category C2; Category C3 - ABB ACS880-04 Hardware Manual

Compliance with EN 61800-3:2004

Definitions

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EMC stands for Electromagnetic Compatibility. It is the ability of electrical/electronic
equipment to operate without problems within an electromagnetic environment. Likewise,
the equipment must not disturb or interfere with any other product or system within its
locality.
First environment includes establishments connected to a low-voltage network which
supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
Second environment includes establishments connected to a network not supplying
domestic premises.
Drive of category C2: drive of rated voltage less than 1000 V and intended to be installed
and started up only by a professional when used in the first environment.
Note: A professional is a person or organization having necessary skills in installing and/or
starting up power drive systems, including their EMC aspects.
Drive of category C3: drive of rated voltage less than 1000 V and intended for use in the
second environment and not intended for use in the first environment.
Drive of category C4: drive of rated voltage equal to or above 1000 V, or rated current
equal to or above 400 A, or intended for use in complex systems in the second
environment.

Category C2

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The drive complies with the standard with the following provisions:
1. The drive is equipped with EMC filter +E202 / ARFI-10 and common mode filter
(+E208).
2. The motor and control cables are selected as specified in the hardware manual.
3. The drive is installed according to the instructions given in the hardware manual.
4. Maximum motor cable length is 150 meters.
WARNING! The drive may cause radio interference if used in residential or domestic
environment. The user is required to take measures to prevent interference, in association
to the requirements for the CE compliance listed above, if necessary.
Note: Do not install an EMC filter +E202 on IT (ungrounded) systems. The supply network
becomes connected to ground potential through the EMC filter capacitors which may
cause danger or damage to the unit.

Category C3

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The drive complies with the standard with the following provisions:
1. The drive is equipped with EMC filter +E200, +E201 or +E210.
2. The motor and control cables are selected as specified in the hardware manual.
3. The drive is installed according to the instructions given in the hardware manual.
4. Maximum motor cable length is 100 meters.
WARNING! A drive of category C3 is not intended to be used on a low-voltage public
network which supplies domestic premises. Radio frequency interference is expected if
the drive is used on such a network.
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