MTE Matrix APAX Installation Manual

Harmonic filter 380v – 415v 50hz

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Matrix
380V – 415V 50Hz
INSTALLATION GUIDE
FORM: MX-IG-E
REL. January 2018
REV. 002
© 2018 MTE Corporation
High Voltage! Only a qualified electrician can carry out the electrical
installation of this filter.
WARNING
How to Install
Startup/Troubleshooting
®
APAX
Quick Reference
Pages 7 – 12
Pages 13 – 16

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  • Page 1 APAX 380V – 415V 50Hz INSTALLATION GUIDE FORM: MX-IG-E REL. January 2018 REV. 002 © 2018 MTE Corporation High Voltage! Only a qualified electrician can carry out the electrical installation of this filter. WARNING Quick Reference Pages 7 – 12 ❶...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    HECKS List of Figures Figure 3-1: Basic Schematic Diagram ..................10 Figure 3-2: Matrix APAX Panel Mounted Interconnection ............11 Figure 3-3: Contactor Wiring Block (44A model shown) ............. 12 List of Tables Table 3-1: Over Temperature Switch .................... 8 Table 5-1: Performance Specifications ..................
  • Page 4: Warnings

    Caution Product Safety Labeling The following labels are placed on the Matrix APAX 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.
  • Page 5: General Safety Instructions

    The filter must be grounded with a grounding conductor connected to all grounding terminals. Only spare parts obtained from MTE Corporation or an authorized MTE distributor can be used. After removing power, allow at least five minutes to elapse and verify that the capacitors have discharged to a safe level before contacting internal components.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Receipt & Repair Statement Upon Receipt of this Filter: The Matrix APAX Harmonic 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.
  • Page 7: How To Install

    Matrix APAX Installation Guide 380V - 415V ® 3. HOW TO INSTALL Installation Checklist Prior to installation, please refer to all general warnings on page 4. Failure to practice this can result in bodily injury! Input and output wiring to the filter should be performed by authorized WARNING personnel in accordance with NEC and all local electrical codes and regulations.
  • Page 8: Grounding

    12 VDC Resistive Loads 24 VDC Resistive Loads MTE strongly recommends the use of the over temperature switch to prevent damage to the filter in rare instances of overheating from abnormal operating conditions. Form: MX-IG-E January 2018 REV. 002 mtecorp.com...
  • Page 9: Power Wiring Connection

    Matrix APAX Installation Guide 380V - 415V ® Power Wiring Connection Input and output power wiring to the filter should be performed by authorized personnel in accordance with the NEC and all local electrical codes and regulations. Cable lugs and mounting hardware are provided by the customer. WARNING Any extremely low or high resistance readings indicate miswiring and may result in damage to filter components if not corrected.
  • Page 10: Basic Schematic Diagrams

    Matrix APAX Installation Guide 380V - 415V ® Basic Schematic Diagrams Figure 3-1: Basic Schematic Diagram Form: MX-IG-E January 2018 REV. 002 mtecorp.com...
  • Page 11: Interconnection Diagram

    Matrix APAX Installation Guide 380V - 415V ® Interconnection Diagram Figure 3-2: Matrix APAX Panel Mounted Interconnection mtecorp.com Form: MX-IG-E January 2018 REV. 002...
  • Page 12: Contactor Wiring Option

    Matrix APAX Installation Guide 380V - 415V ® Contactor Wiring Option The Matrix® APAX comes with a user configurable contactor wiring block. This option allows the user to add disconnect options to meet their applications. Figure 3-3 (p12) shows a representation of the contactor wiring block (the terminal block varies depending on model size).
  • Page 13: Start Up

    Matrix APAX Installation Guide 380V - 415V ® 4. START UP Startup Checklist Safety Precautions Before startup, 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.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    To aid in troubleshooting, an interconnection diagram and a troubleshooting guide that lists potential problems and solutions are included: Figure 3-2: Matrix APAX Panel Mounted Interconnection (p11) Table 5-2: Troubleshooting Guide (p16) For specific product performance specifications, reference Table 5-1 below:...
  • Page 15: Harmonic Filter Field Checks

    9. Apply power and verify that proper output voltage is present on U2, V2, and W2. 10. Using a clamp on amp meter read the filter input current: a. Readings will be 0.4 of the capacitor current listed in the Matrix APAX Technical Reference Manual found at www.mtecorp.com/matrix-apax-literature-...
  • Page 16 Matrix APAX Installation Guide 380V - 415V ® Table 5-2: Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM: Line voltage is not present at the filter output terminals. Possible cause: Power to the filter is turned off. Solution: Turn power on. Possible cause: One or more external line fuses are blown. Solution: Verify the continuity of line fuses in all phases.

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