Eu Directive; Ce Marking; Emc Directive; General - Vacon NXL series User Manual

EU directive

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EU DIRECTIVE

2.1

CE marking

The CE marking on the product guarantees the free movement of the product within the EEA
(European Economic Area). It also guarantees that the product meets the various requirements
placed upon it (such as the EMC Directive and possibly other directives according to the so-called
new procedure).
Vacon NXL frequency converters carry the CE label as a proof of compliance with the Low Voltage
Directive (LVD) and the Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC). The company
the Competent Body.
2.2

EMC directive

2.2.1

General

The EMC Directive provides that the electrical apparatus must not excessively disturb the
environment they are used in, and, on the other hand, it shall have an adequate level of immunity
toward other disturbances from the same environment.
The compliance of Vacon NXL frequency converters with the EMC directive is verified with Technical
Construction Files (TCF) checked and approved by SGS FIMKO, which is a
2.2.2

Technical criteria

EMC compliance is a major consideration for Vacon NXL drives from the outset of the design. Vacon
NXL frequency converters are marketed throughout the world, a fact which makes the EMC
requirements of customers different. All Vacon NXL frequency converters are designed to fulfil even
the strictest immunity requirements.
2.2.3

Vacon frequency converter EMC classification

Vacon NXL frequency converters are divided into two classes according to the level of
electromagnetic disturbances emitted. Later in this manual the division is made according to the
mechanical sizes (MF2, MF3, etc.). The technical data of the different sizes can be found in Chapter
4.3.
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Competent Body.
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