6 How to Install 6.1 Mechanical Mounting 6.1.1 Safety Requirements of Mechanical Installation 6.1.2 Mounting 6.1.3 Recommendations for Installation in Industrial Enclosures 6.1.4 Ventilation 6.2 Electrical Installation 6.2.1 Over Temperature Protection 6.2.2 Capacitor Disconnect ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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6.2.3 Wiring 6.2.4 Fuses 6.3 Mechanical Dimensions 6.3.1 Sketches 6.3.2 IP00 Enclosures 6.3.3 Physical Dimensions 6.3.4 IP00 Dimensions 6.3.5 Weight 7 How to Programme the Frequency Converter 7.1.1 DC-link Compensation Disabling Index ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Harmonic Filters for your VLT FC Series Drive. It describes Harmonics and how to mitigate them, provide installation instructions and guidance about how to programme the frequency converter. Danfoss technical literature is also available online at www.danfoss.com/BusinessAreas/DrivesSolutions/Documen- tations/Technical+Documentation. ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT...
50 - 1000V AC and the 75 - 1500V DC voltage Partial Weighted Harmonic PWHD ranges. Danfoss CE-labels in accordance with the directive Distortion and issues a declaration of conformity upon request. ®...
The filters represented in this Design Guide are specially The Danfoss frequency converters comply with the designed and tested for operation with Danfoss frequency requirements of the EMC -Directive. The AHF are inherently converters (FC 102/202/301 and 302). Danfoss takes no...
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Systems where filters are installed, if applicable, have to be equipped with additional monitoring and protective devices according to the valid safety regulations e.g. law on technical tools, regulations for the prevention of accidents, etc. ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
1. The displacement angle between current and voltage is φ. The displacement power factor is the ratio between the active power (P) and apparent power (S): DPF = cos (ϕ) ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
In a linear system the true power factor is equal to the fundamental: displacement power factor: h max ∑ THD = × 100 % PF = DPF = cos ( ϕ ) h =2 ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
For example on a 250kVA transformer with two 110kW Illustration 3.1 Small Distribution System motors connected. One is connected direct on-line and the other one is supplied through a frequency converter. If the ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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16 A per phase. Four emission voltage distortion at the PCC to a THD of 5% and limits the classes are defined: Class A through D. The Danfoss maximum individual frequency voltage harmonic to 3%. The frequency converters are in Class A.
Thus the active solution can mitigate the real-time harmonic disturbances, which makes these solutions very effective at any load profile. To read more about the Danfoss active solutions Low Harmonic Drive (LHD) or Active Filters (AAF) please see MG. 34.OX.YY and MG.90.VX.YY.
Total harmonic current at 50Hz current Ih RMS 4.1 Operation Principle RMS [A] 9.59 5.45 0.52 The Danfoss Advanced Harmonic Filters (AHF) consist of a 15.24 15.09 13.78 2.07 main inductor L and a two-stage absorption circuit with the inductors L...
For details about the performance positioning of the various harmonic mitigation solutions offered by Danfoss, please consult the relevant harmonic mitigation literature. ®...
AHF must be sized according to the sum of the calculated mains input currents. NOTE If the AHF is sized for a specific load and the motor is changed, the current must be recalculated to avoid overloading the AHF. ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Enclosure Type A (height) B (width) C (depth) The NEMA 1 cover is designed for the mounting of Danfoss contactors. When using non Danfoss contactors, please observe the dimensions of the NEMA 1 terminal cover and ensure that there is space for the contactor.
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Selection of Advanced Harmo... AHF005/010 Design Guide load in % Ambient temperature in ºC Illustration 5.1 Temperature Derating Curve ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
(e.g. panels) where the filter is mounted on rails, the filter will not be sufficiently cooled because of false airflow and therefore a back plate can be ordered separately. See following illustration. ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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AHF005/010 Design Guide 6.2 Electrical Installation 6.2.1 Over Temperature Protection The Danfoss harmonic filters AHF005 and AHF010 are all equipped with a galvanic isolated switch (PELV) that is closed under normal operating conditions and open if the filter is overheated. NOTE The over temperature protection must be used to prevent damage of the filter caused by over temperature.
+ 5%, unless a capacitor disconnect is used. NOTE Only switch the contactor at less than 20% output power. Allow minimum 25 sec. for the capacitors to discharge before re- connecting ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Supply voltage be connected to the terminals X1.1, X1.2 and X1.3 of the filters. The frequency converter supply terminals L1, L2 and L3 must be connected to the filters terminals X2.1, X2.2 and X2.3 Terminals and cables The following tabels show the terminal types, cable cross section, tightening torque, etc. ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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WFF 300 25-300 cable lug M16 WDU 95 N 16-150 cable end sleeve WFF 300 25-300 cable lug M16 WDU 95 N 16-150 cable end sleeve Table 6.2 440 - 480V, 60Hz ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
VLT Design Guide. The maximum fuse rating per filter size is listed below. Filter current 380V, 60Hz 460V, 60Hz Maximum size of fuse 400V, 50Hz ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
How to Install AHF005/010 Design Guide 6.3 Mechanical Dimensions 6.3.1 Sketches 190 mm[7.48 In] 246 mm[9.69 In] 276 mm[10.87 In] 295 mm[11.67 In] 332,11 mm[13.08 In] Illustration 6.2 X1 No Fan ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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How to Install AHF005/010 Design Guide 350 mm [13.78 In] 232 mm [9.13 In] 380 mm [14.96 In] 399,55 mm [15.73 In] 436,11 mm [17.17 In] Illustration 6.3 X2 Internal Fan ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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AHF005/010 Design Guide 350 mm [13.78 In] 232 mm [9.13 In] 380 mm [14.96 In] 399,55 mm [15.73 In] 436.11 mm [17.17 In] 450.61 mm [17.74 In] Illustration 6.4 X2 External Fan ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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145 mm [5.71 In] 233 mm [9.17 In] 145 mm [5.71 In] 9 mm [0.35 In] 9 mm [0.35 In] 547 mm [21.54 In] 594.08 mm [23.39 In] Illustration 6.5 X3 Internal Fan ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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156.5 mm [6.16 In] 240 mm [9.45 In] 156.5 mm [6.16 In] 9 mm [0.35 In] 9 mm [0.35 In] 577 mm [22.72 In] 623.57 mm [24.55 In] Illustration 6.6 X4 Internal Fan ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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420 mm [16.54 In] 240 mm [9.45 In] 300 mm [11.81 In] 240 mm [9.45 In] 9 mm [0.35 In] 800 mm [31.50 In] 908.86 mm [35.78 In] Illustration 6.11 X7 External Fan ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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240 mm [9.45 In] 300 mm [11.91 In] 240 mm [9.45 In] 9 mm [0.35 In] 900 mm [91.50 In] 900.06 mm [95.44 In] 910.56 mm [95.A5 In] Illustration 6.12 X8 Internal Fan ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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240 mm [9.45 In] 200 mm [11.91 In] 240 mm [9.45 In] 9 mm [0.35 In] 900 mm [91.50 In] 900.06 mm [95.44 In] 910.56 mm [95.A5 In] Illustration 6.13 X8 External Fan ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
6.3.2 IP00 Enclosures 188 mm (7.4 In) 163 mm (6.42 In) 197 mm (7.76 In) mm (0.27 In) mm (0.47 In) 6.8 mm (0.27 In) 188mm (7.4 In) Illustration 6.14 X1 ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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How to Install AHF005/010 Design Guide mm (0.27 In) 230 mm(9.05 In) mm( 0.47 In) 213.9 mm (8.42 In) 205 mm (8.07 In) 6.8 mm (0.27 In) Illustration 6.15 X2 ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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How to Install AHF005/010 Design Guide 378 mm (14.88 In) 353 mm (13.9 In) 238.5 mm (9.39 In) 322 mm (12.68 In) mm (0.35 In) 9 mm (0.35 In) Illustration 6.16 X3 ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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How to Install AHF005/010 Design Guide 378 mm(14.88 In) 353 mm (13.90 In) 322 mm (12.68 In) mm (0.35 In) 333 mm (13.11 In) 9 mm (0.35 In) Illustration 6.17 X4 ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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How to Install AHF005/010 Design Guide 418 mm (16.46 In) 393 mm (15.47 In) 362 mm (14.25 In) 332 mm (13.07 In) mm (0.35 In) 9 mm (0.35 In) Illustration 6.18 X5 ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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How to Install AHF005/010 Design Guide 418 mm (16.46 In) 393 mm( 15.47 In) 362 mm (14.25 In) mm (0.35 In) 414.5 mm (13.32 In) 9 mm (0.35 In) Illustration 6.19 X6 ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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How to Install AHF005/010 Design Guide 468 mm (18.42 In) 437 mm (17.20 In) 443 mm (17.44 In) 412 mm (16.22 In) 9 mm (0.35 In) Illustration 6.20 X7 ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Illustration 6.21 X8 6.3.3 Physical Dimensions 6.3.4 IP00 Dimensions Enclosure Dimensions in mm Enclosure Dimensions in mm type A (height) B (width) C (depth) Type A (height) B (width) C (depth) ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
DC-link, it is recommended to disable the dynamic DC-link compensation by setting 14-51 DC Link Compensation to off. 14-51 DC Link Compensation Option: Function: Disables DC Link Compensation. Enables DC Link Compensation. ® MG.80.C4.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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