Setting Up The Filter Characteristics - ABB PQFM Instruction Manual

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WARNING: If the filter nominal frequency is changed to the wrong value, the filter will
refuse to start indicating a frequency error in the event logging window.
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The active filter synchronization mode (Synchro Mode): by default single phase
synchronization is used (Single ph.). In exceptional circumstances this may not
be adequate. In that case choose three phase synchronization (Three ph.).
WARNING: This parameter shall only be changed by experienced commissioning
engineers or after advice from the ABB service provider. Using the wrong synchro
mode will lead to filter malfunctioning.
Remarks:
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After going through the network characteristics menu, the filter system will be
automatically reset after which the new values will be taken into account.
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The filter needs to be stopped before the network characteristics menu can be
accessed. Attempting to access the menu while the filter is running will result in
a fault message being displayed.
When involuntarily entering the menu, walk through the menu by pressing the
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button or following the complete menu. This way the menu can be quit
without modifying any values.

7.9.2.2 Setting up the filter characteristics

Except for PQFS filter, other filters (PQFI and PQFM) are always connected in 3-ph, 3-wire
mode i.e. no neutral connected is needed. The PQFS filter can be configured as a 3-Ph, 3-
wire or 3-Ph, 4-wire device.
For modifying the filter characteristics (3-wire or 4-wire connection mode) and number
of units/unit ratings, go to [/Welcome/Settings/Commissioning/Filter charact.]
In the main screen of filter characteristic setting, a warning message appears and by
following the
124 The PQF-Manager user interface ç Manual Power Quality Filter PQFM
button, the set-up screen appears. The warning states that if there

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