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Sentry™ 208V – 600V TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL High Voltage! Only a qualified electrician can carry out the electrical installation of this filter. WARNING Quick Reference Pages 5 – 8 ❶ Performance Data Pages 9 – 13 ❷ Selection Guide Pages 14 –...
Caution Product Safety Labeling The following labels are placed on the dV Sentry product: Label notes to installer to refer to instruction manual first before installing. High Voltage: surfaces on product can have high voltage which can cause injury.
Modular filters must have reactor grounded through a 2”x2” area cleaned of paint and varnish on lower mounting bracket. Only spare parts obtained from MTE Corporation or an authorized MTE distributor can be used. Loose or improperly secured connections may damage or degrade filter performance.
Receipt & Repair Statement Upon Receipt of this Filter: The dV Sentry motor protection filter has been subjected to demanding factory tests before shipment. Carefully inspect the shipping container for damage that may have occurred in transit. Then unpack the filter and carefully inspect for any signs of damage. Save the shipping container for future transport of the filter.
Sentry™ Technical Reference Manual 208V – 600V Enclosures MTE enclosures are designed to provide a degree of protection for electrical components and prevent incidental personnel contact with the enclosed equipment. Depending on the enclosure selected, these enclosures meet the requirements of NEMA 1/2 or 3R.
Sentry™ Technical Reference Manual 208V – 600V Altitude Derating Figure 3-2: Altitude Derating Curve Motor Frequency Derating DV Sentry Filter Current Derating For Drive Output Frequency 1.05 0.95 0.85 0.75 0.65 Output Drive Frequency Hertz Figure 3-3: Current Derating for Drive Output Frequency...
4. HOW TO SELECT Selection Guide The dV Sentry motor protection filter is intended for use on inverter duty motors. It will typically be used with lead lengths up to 1,000 feet. The dV Sentry motor protection filter will provide both common mode and differential mode reduction to prevent overvoltage that can occur due to reflected wave phenomena.
Sentry™ Technical Reference Manual 208V – 600V Understanding the dV Sentry Part Number: _ _ _ _ E dV Sentry Filter Type P = Panel G = General Purpose (NEMA 1/2) W = Weather (NEMA 3R) Current Rating (i.e. 0045 is 45 Amps) Voltage Rating (208V –...
Sentry™ Technical Reference Manual 208V – 600V Part Number Selection Tables Table 4-1: Panel Selection Table 550V- 208V 240V 380V 480V App. Open Magnetics Resistor Panel Filter 600V Part Motor Motor Motor Motor (in.) (in.) Motor Number (lbs.) (H x W x D)
Sentry™ Technical Reference Manual 208V – 600V Part Number Selection Tables Table 4-2: Enclosed NEMA 1/2 Selection Table 550V- App. 208V 240V 380V 480V NEMA 1/2 Filter Part 600V Motor Motor Motor Motor Enclosure Motor Number (in.) (H x W x D) Rating (lbs.)
Sentry™ Technical Reference Manual 208V – 600V Part Number Selection Tables Table 4-3: Enclosed NEMA 3R Selection Table NEMA 3R 550V- 380V App. 208V 240V 380V 480V Filter Part Enclosure 600V Motor Motor Motor Motor Motor (in.) Motor Number Rating (lbs.)
Also, be aware of minimum electrical clearances as defined by the appropriate system safety standard(s). Open panel dV Sentry filters generate heat and should be positioned away from heat sensitive components. Avoid locations where the filter would be subjected to excessive vibrations.
Inductive Loads 12 VDC Resistive Loads 24 VDC Resistive Loads MTE highly recommends the use of the overtemperature switch to prevent damage to the filter in rare instances of overheating from abnormal operating conditions. Form: DVS-TRM-E January 2018 Rev. 005...
Figure 5-2: Open Panel and Enclosed Diagram (p18). Wire gauge range and terminal torque requirements for the dV Sentry and the resistor panel are shown in Table 5-2: Torque Ratings (p20).
RESPANEL-014 350kcmil(2x) NOTE: To prevent flexing or bending of the coil windings attached to dV Sentry filter, use appropriate strain relief to prevent stress on terminals. For flat copper terminal tabs, use two wrenches to tighten customer provided cable mounting hardware.
Sentry™ Technical Reference Manual 208V – 600V 6. START-UP Safety Precautions Before start-up, observe the following warnings and instructions: Internal components of the filter are at line potential when the filter is connected to the drive. This voltage is extremely dangerous and may cause death or severe injury if you come in contact with it.
Sentry™ Technical Reference Manual 208V – 600V 7. TROUBLESHOOTING When properly installed, this equipment has been designed to provide maximum safety for operating personnel. However, hazardous voltages and elevated temperatures exist within the confines of the enclosure. Servicing should therefore be performed by qualified personnel only and in accordance with OSHA Regulations.
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Check carrier frequency and overload settings. Multiple motor applications create complex loading and resonances with Possible cause: dV Sentry filter. dV Sentry filters can be paralleled for higher current ratings. Contact Solution: MTE Application Engineering for more information. Form: DVS-TRM-E January 2018 Rev. 005...
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