Other Wiring; Power Harmonics - Mitsubishi FR-A500 Series Instruction Manual

2.3 Other wiring

2.3 Other wiring

2.3.1 Power harmonics

Power harmonics may be generated from the converter section of the inverter, affecting power supply
equipment, power capacitors, etc. Power harmonics are different in generation source, frequency and
transmission path from radio frequency (RF) noise and leakage currents. Take the following measures.
• The differences between harmonics and RF noise are indicated below:
Item
Frequency
Environment
Quantitative understanding
Generated amount
Immunity of affected device
Example of safeguard
• Safeguard
The harmonic current generated from the inverter to the
power supply differs according to various conditions such as
the wiring impedance, whether a power factor improving
reactor is used or not, and output frequency and output
current on the load side.
For the output frequency and output current, the adequate
method is to obtain them under rated load at the maximum
operating frequency.
Note: A power factor improving capacitor or surge suppressor on the inverter's output may overheat or be
damaged due to the harmonics of the inverter output. Also, when an overcurrent flows in the inverter,
the overcurrent protection is activated, Hence, when the motor is driven by the inverter, do not install
a capacitor or surge suppressor on the inverter's output. To improve the power factor, insert a power
factor improving reactor in the inverter's input or DC circuit.
Harmonics
Normally 40th to 50th degrees or less, (up
to 3kHz or less)
To wire paths, power impedance
Logical computation is possible
Approximately proportional to load capacity
Specified in standards for each device.
Install a reactor
INSTALLATION AND WIRING
High frequency (several 10kHz to MHz order)
Across spaces, distance, laying paths
Occurs randomly, quantitative understanding is difficult.
According to current fluctuation rate (larger with faster
switching)
Differs according to maker's device specifications.
Increase the distance.
NFB
Power factor
improving AC
reactor
29
RF Noise
Power factor
improving DC
reactor
Motor
Inverter
Do not insert power factor
improving capacitor
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