Conventions ® This design guide introduces important aspects of the VLT 1.4.1 Abbreviations Advanced Harmonic Filters AHF 005/AHF 010 (referred to ® as AHF) for VLT FC Series frequency converters. It describes harmonics and how to mitigate them, and it °C...
Voltage Directive of April 20, 2016. The Low Voltage Directive applies to all electrical equipment in the 50– ® Advanced Harmonic Filters AHF 005/AHF 010 are 1000 V AC and the 75–1500 V DC voltage ranges. designed in compliance with the directives described in The aim of the directive is to ensure personal safety and this section.
Machinery Directive. Drives without a safety function mandatory for safe operation of the drive and filter. do not fall under the Machinery Directive. If a drive is integrated into a machinery system, Danfoss can provide 1.6.2 Qualified Personnel information on safety aspects relating to the drive.
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VLT Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF filters with frequency converters without safe separation 005/AHF 010. See chapter 8 Spare Parts for more details. from the supply line (to VDE 0100), include all control wiring in further protective measures (for example NOTICE double insulated or shielded, grounded, and insulated).
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® Introduction Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 NOTICE Protect the filter from inappropriate loads, particularly during transport and handling. Components are not allowed to be bent. Do not alter the distance in between isolation. Avoid touching electronic components and contacts.
® Introduction to Harmonics a... Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 2.2 Harmonic Mitigation Standards and The negative effect of harmonics is twofold • Harmonic currents contribute to system losses (in Requirements cabling and transformer). • The requirements for harmonic limitation can be: Harmonic voltage distortion causes disturbance to and increases losses in other loads.
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Title Scope Comments standard Limits for harmonic current Equipment connected to the Danfoss frequency converters are in Class A. 61000-3-2 emissions (equipment public low-voltage distri- There are no limits for professional equipment with a total input current ≤16 A per bution system having an rated power >1 kW.
Thus, the active solution mitigates the real-time harmonic distur- bances, which makes these solutions effective at any load profile. For more details on the Danfoss active solutions, ® refer to VLT Low Harmonic Drive Operating Instructions and ®...
An 18.5 kW (25 hp) frequency converter is installed on a ® The VLT Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 400 V/50 Hz grid with a 34 A AHF 010 (type code AHF- consists of a main inductor L and a 2-stage absorption DA-34-400-50-20-A).
® Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 010. Illustration 3.7 and Illustration 3.8 show typical values for the true power factor on AHF 010 and AHF 005. Load [%] Illustration 3.4 AHF 010 Performance at 10% THDv has not been plotted. However, the filters have been tested and can operate at 10% THDv, but the filter performance can no longer be guaranteed.
Compared to multi-pulse rectifiers, passive harmonic filters ® (such as VLT Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010) are more robust against background distortion and supply imbalance. However, the performance of passive filters is inferior to the performance of active filters when it comes to part load performance and power factor.
® Requirements for Installati... Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 4 Requirements for Installation 4.1 Mechanical Mounting 4.1.1 Safety Requirements of Mechanical Installation WARNING HEAVY LOAD! Unbalanced loads can fall and loads can tip over. Failure to take proper lifting precautions increases risk of death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
® Requirements for Installati... Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 4.1.2 Mounting Requirements 4.1.4 Ventilation and Cooling Requirements The filters are available as IP20 with optional IP21/NEMA 1 The compact design of the filters is based on forced upgrade kit. During installation, follow the described cooling, and the filters are cooled by circulating air.
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® The VLT Advanced Harmonic Filters AHF 005/AHF 010 use variable speed fans for cooling. The fans are supplied from mains supply and are mounted as either internal or external built-in fans. The external fans have larger dimensions. See chapter 7.4 Mechanical Dimensions.
Design Guide 4.2 Electrical Installation 4.2.1 Terminals - Short Overview ® The VLT Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 contains the following terminals: • X1.1–X1.3 are the mains terminals. • X2.1–X2.3 are the output terminals to the frequency converter. •...
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® Requirements for Installati... Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 X 1.1 X1.2 X1.3 X2.1 X2.2 X2.3 X1.1 X1.2 X1.3 X2. 1 X2.2 X2.3 To frequency converter AHF 1 AHF 2 digital input X3. 1 X 3.2 X3.3 X4.1 X4.2 X4.3...
The maximum rating of the temperature switch is ® The VLT Advanced Harmonic Filters AHF 005/AHF 010 are 250 V AC and 2 A. all equipped with a galvanically isolated switch (PELV). The switch is closed under normal operating conditions. If the filter is overheated, the switch opens.
® For optimal performance, size the VLT Advanced Frequency converter efficiency (ƞ 0.97 Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 for the mains input AHF efficiency (ƞ )(worst-case estimate): 0.98 current to the frequency converter. This current is the Table 5.1 Data for Calculation of Filter Size...
® The selection of the VLT Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 must reflect the actual operating conditions of the frequency converter. The maximum input current ratings of the frequency converter in the specific mains supply voltage Input current range.
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® Selection of Advanced Harmo... Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 Selection table, 380–415 V, 50 Hz Drive values AHF values Input Order numbers Enclosure type Current Power rating current rating 380–440 V [kW] AHF 005 IP20 AHF 010 IP20...
AC3-types. The current rating of the contactor must be equal to or higher than 50% of the nominal current rating of the AHF. If the contactor is controlled by external equipment and not by a specific parameter in a Danfoss frequency converter, use contactors for capacitive switching.
5.3.1 IP21/NEMA 1 Upgrade Kit ® An upgrade kit is available for upgrading the VLT Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 from IP20 to IP21/NEMA 1. The kit consists of 2 parts: • A top plate that prevents dirt and vertically falling drops of water from entering the filter.
Advanced Harmonic Filters family types AHF 005/AHF 010, IP20 revision 03. NOTICE The IP21/NEMA 1 upgrade kits can only be used in combination with AHF revision 3. Contact Danfoss for IP21/NEMA 1 upgrade kits for AHF revision 1 or 2, or order according to the MG80C502 selection tables.
5.3.1.2 IP21/NEMA 1 Upgrade Kit with Built-in Capacitor Disconnect Circuitry NOTICE The IP21/NEMA 1 upgrade kits can only be used in combination with AHF revision 3. Contact Danfoss for IP21/NEMA 1 upgrade kits for AHF revision 1 or 2, or order according to the MG80C502 selection tables.
® Selection of Advanced Harmo... Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 AHF filter type Terminals Mains voltage AHF Wire connections to transformer 230 V X6–X12 380–415 V X6–X13 440–480 V X6–X14 500 V X6–X14 525–575 V X6–X15 600 V X6–X16 690 V X6–X17...
® parameters required for operating the VLT Advanced in the frequency converter. Table 6.2 shows which functions Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010. For reference to other can be assigned to digital inputs. parameters, refer to the frequency converter programming guide.
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® Programming Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 Functions dedicated to only 1 digital input are stated in Digital input function Select Terminal the associated parameter. Latched precise start [40] 18, 19 Latched precise stop [41] 18, 19 inverse All digital inputs can be programmed to these functions:...
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® Programming Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 The frequency converter needs a precise stop- [35] Ramp bit Same as [34] Ramp bit 0. signal before reaching the value of parameter 1-84 Precise Stop Counter Value. If this Preset ramp bit...
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® Programming Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 NOTICE NOTICE [110] Start [117] Touch Homing Sensor This option is available only with This option is available only with software version 48.XX. software version 48.XX. Starts the homing function selected in Normally open contact.
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® Programming Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 5-12 Terminal 27 Digital Input 5-13 Terminal 29 Digital Input Functions are described in parameter group 5-1* Digital Inputs. Select the function from the available digital input range and the additional options [60] Counter A, [61] Counter A, [63] Counter B,...
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[73] PID reset I ® This manual only shows the option relevant for the VLT part Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010. Refer to the [74] PID enable frequency converter programming guide for the complete list of [75] MCO Specific options in this parameter.
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® then be disabled. Typical cases are where VLT Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 is used on supply grids with high short circuit ratio. Fluctuations can often be recognized by increased acoustic noise and, in extreme cases, by unintended tripping.
® Specifications Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 7.2 Environmental Data 5–45 °C (41–113 °F) without derating Ambient temperature during operation 45–60 °C (113–140 °F) with derating 1.5% per °C. See derating curve in Illustration 7.1 Transport: -25 °C to +65 °C (-13 °F to +149 °F)
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® Specifications Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 380– 415 V AHF 005 AHF 010 60 Hz Power loss at percentage load of Power loss at percentage load of Current Order Acoustic Order Acoustic nominal current nominal current rating number...
Specifications Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 7.4 Mechanical Dimensions ® The dimensions and order numbers of the VLT Advanced Harmonic Filters AHF 005/AHF 010 can be found in Table 7.9 to Table 7.18. 380–415 V AHF 005 50 Hz...
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468 (18.4) 451 (17.8) 163 (359) X7-V3 IP20 if 130B1228 957 (37.7) 468 (18.4) 515 (20.3) 205 (452) X8-V3 IP20 ef Table 7.10 AHF 010: 380–415 V, 50 Hz 380–415 V AHF 005 60 Hz Current Order Dimensions Weight Enclosure rating...
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468 (18.4) 451 (17.8) 172 (380) X7-V3 IP20 ef 130B2856 957 (37.7) 468 (18.4) 515 (20.3) 205 (452) X8-V3 IP20 ef Table 7.12 AHF 010: 380–415 V, 60 Hz 440–480 V AHF 005 60 Hz Current Order Dimensions Weight Enclosure rating...
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468 (18.4) 451 (17.8) 172 (379) X7-V3 IP20 ef 130B1751 957 (37.7) 468 (18.4) 515 (20.3) 205 (452) X8-V3 IP20 ef Table 7.14 AHF 010: 440–480 V, 60 Hz 600 V AHF 005 60 Hz Current Order Dimensions Weight Enclosure rating...
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468 (18.4) 515 (20.3) 228 (503) X8-V3 IP20 ef 130B5228 957 (37.7) 468 (18.4) 515 (20.3) 260 (573) X8-V3 IP20 ef Table 7.16 AHF 010: 600 V, 60 Hz 500–690 V AHF 005 50 Hz Dimensions Current Order Weight Enclosure rating...
® Specifications Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 7.4.1 Terminal Specifications Table 7.19 to Table 7.23 show the terminal types, cable cross-section, tightening torque, and more. NOTICE The maximum cable cross-sections in tables Table 7.19 to Table 7.23 are for solid cables. The maximum cross-sections for multi-core cables can be seen in the terminal specifications on the illustrations in chapter 7.4.2 IP20 Enclosures.
Specifications Design Guide 7.4.2 IP20 Enclosures Mechanical drawings in 2D PDF, 2D DWG, and 3D STEP can be downloaded from www.danfoss.com. 190.5 ±1.0 mm [7.5± 0.04 in] 247.0 ±1.0 mm [9.7± 0.04 in] 277.8±1.0 mm [10.9± 0.04 in] PE M6 (10Nm) 6.8 ±1.0 mm [0.3±...
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® Specifications Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 247±1.0 mm [9.7±0.04 in] 190.5±1.0 mm [7.5±0.04 in] PE M6 (10Nm) 277.8±1.0 mm [10.9±0.04 in] 37.5±1.0 mm [1.5±0.04 in] 27.2±1.0 mm [1.1±0.04 in] 6.5±1.0 mm [0.3±0.04 in] 295±1.0 mm [11.6±0.04 in] 342.5±1.0 mm [13.5±0.04 in] Illustration 7.4 IP20 X1-V3 External Fan...
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® Specifications Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 330±1.0 mm [13±0.04 in] 460±2.5 mm [18.1±0.10 in] 145±1.0 mm [5.7±0.04 in] 145±1.0 mm [5.7±0.04 in] 378±1.0 mm [14.9±0.04 in] PE M8 (15Nm) 233±1.0 mm [9.2±0.04 in] 57.5±1.0 mm [2.3±0.04 in] 13±1.0 mm [0.5±0.04 in] 8 holes must be used to fix the AHF...
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® Specifications Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 489±2.5 mm [19.3±0.10 in] 330±1.0 mm [13±0.04 in] 378±1.0 mm [14.9±0.04 in] 157±1.0 mm [6.2±0.04 in] 157±1.0 mm [6.2±0.04 in] PE M8 (15Nm) 240±1.0 mm [9.4±0.04 in] 55.5±1.0 mm [2.2±0.04 in] 12±1.0 mm [0.5±0.04 in] 8 holes must be used to fix the AHF...
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® Specifications Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 597±2.5 mm [23.5±0.10 in] 370±1.0 mm [14.6±0.04 in] 418±2.5 mm [16.5±0.10 in] 210.5±1.0 mm [8.3±0.04 in] 210±1.0 mm [8.3±0.04 in] PE M8 (15Nm) 240±1.0 mm [9.4±0.04 in] 62.8±1.0 mm [2.5±0.04 in] 12.5±1.0 mm [0.5±0.04 in] 9±2.5 mm [0.4±0.10 in]...
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® Specifications Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 370±1.0 mm [14.6±0.04 in] 579±2.5 mm [23.5±0.10 in] 418±2.5 mm [16.5±0.10 in] 210.5±1.0 mm [8.3±0.04 in] 210.5±1.0 mm [8.3±0.04 in] PE M8 (15Nm) 240±1.0 mm [9.4±0.04 in] 90.7±1.0 mm [3.6±0.04 in] 12.5±1.0 mm [0.5±0.04 in] 8 holes must be used to fix the AHF...
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® Specifications Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 420±2.5 mm [16.5±0.10 in] 715±2.5 mm [28.1±0.10 in] 468±2.5 mm [18.4±0.10 in] 240±1.0 mm [9.4±0.039 in] 240±1.0 mm [9.4±0.04 in] PE M12 (25Nm) 300±1.0 mm [11.8±0.04 in] 11.9±1.0 mm [0.5±0.04 in] 167.5±1.0 mm [6.6±0.04 in] 8 holes must be used to fix the AHF...
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® Specifications Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 715±2.5 mm [28.1±0.10 in] 420±2.5 mm [16.5±0.10 in] 468±2.5 mm [18.4±0.10 in] 240±1.0 mm [9.4±0.04 in] 240±1.0 mm [9.4±0.04 in] PE M12 (25Nm) 300±1.0 mm [11.8±0.04 in] 12±1.0 mm [0.5±0.04 in] 167.5±1.0 mm [6.6±0.04 in] 8 holes must be used to fix the AHF...
Design Guide 7.4.3 IP21 Enclosures Mechanical drawings in 2D PDF, 2D DWG, and 3D STEP can be downloaded from www.danfoss.com. NOTICE The illustrations in chapter 7.4.3 IP21 Enclosures are displaying the complete unit: The AHF IP20 filter with the matching optional IP21/NEMA 1 upgrade kit mounted.
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® Specifications Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 237.6±1.0 mm [9.4±0.04 in] Ø34.7 mm [1.4 in] Ø22.5 mm [0.9 in] 399±2.5 mm [15.7±0.10 in] 163.3±1.0 mm [6.4±0.04 in] 71.3±1.0 mm [2.8±0.04 in] 633.6±4.0 mm [24.9±0.16 in] Illustration 7.36 IP21 X2-V3 Internal and External Fan Illustration 7.37 IP21 X2-V3 Internal and External Fan, 3D View...
7.4.4 Backplate Dimensions ® The backplate dimensions for VLT Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 enclosure X1 and X2 are shown in Illustration 7.50. The dimensions for enclosures X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, and X8 are shown in Illustration 7.51.
WARNING ATTENTION TO REVISION NUMBER DURING DISCHARGE TIME SERVICING ® The VLT Advanced Harmonic Filters AHF 005/AHF 010 ® The VLT Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 contain capacitors. The capacitors can remain charged program is constantly optimized, introducing differences even when the filter is not powered.
Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005, revisions 01 and 02. • ® Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 010, revisions 01 and 02. See chapter 8.1.2 Capacitor Kits for Revision 03 for spare part capacitor kits supporting revision 03. NOTICE The spare part kits are designed individually for the revision numbers 01, 02, and 03.
Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005, revision 03. • ® Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 010, revision 03. NOTICE The spare part kits are designed individually for the revision numbers 01, 02, and 03. For spare parts for revision 01 and 02, see Table 8.1 to Table 8.5.
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® Spare Parts Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 Valid only for AHF revisions 03 380–415 V, 60 Hz Capacitor kit Current rating Order number Description [P/N] 175U1152 Capacitor Bank AHF3 DA/B 380/460V-60Hz-010/010A 175U1153 Capacitor Bank AHF3 DA/B 380/460V-60Hz-014/014A 175U1154...
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® Spare Parts Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 Valid for AHF revisions 01, 02, and 03 500–690 V Terminals X1+X2 Terminals X3+X4 Terminals A+B 50 Hz Current Order Order Order Description Description Description rating number number number [Mains supply]...
Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005, revision 01 and 02. • ® Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 010, revision 01 and 02. See chapter 8.1.5 Fan and Fan Accessories for Revision 03 for fan and fan accessories supporting revision 03. NOTICE The spare part kits are designed individually for the revision numbers 01, 02, and 03 For spare parts for revision 01 and 02, see Table 8.15 to Table 8.18.
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® Spare Parts Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 Valid only for AHF revisions 01 and 02 440–480 V Fan fence Fan transformer 60 Hz Current Order Order Order Quantity Quantity Quantity rating number Description number Description number Description required...
Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005, revision 03. • ® Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 010, revision 03. NOTICE The spare part kits are designed individually for the revision numbers 01, 02, and 03. For spare parts for revision 01 and 02, see Table 8.15 to Table 8.18.
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175U0339 for 24 V DC Table 8.20 Fan Kits and Accessories for AHF 010, 380–415 V, 50 Hz 1) Note, enclosure types with internal fan has the fan fence integrated in the cabinet. 2) 10 A version is cooled by natural convections.
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® Spare Parts Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 Valid only for AHF 005 revision 03 380–415 V/60 Hz Fan fence Fan control AHF 005 Current Order Order Order Enclosure Quantity Quantity Quantity rating number Description number Description number Description...
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175U0339 for 24 V DC Table 8.22 Fan Kits and Accessories for AHF 010, 380–415 V, 60 Hz 1) Note, enclosure types with internal fan has the fan fence integrated in the cabinet. 2) 10 A version is cooled by natural convections.
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® Spare Parts Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 Valid only for AHF 005 revision 03 440-480 V/60 Hz Fan fence Fan control AHF 005 Current Order Order Order Enclosure Quantity Quantity Quantity rating number Description number Description number Description...
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24 V DC X8-V3 IP20 ef Table 8.24 Fan Kits and Accessories for AHF 010, 440–480 V, 60 Hz 1) Note, enclosure types with internal fan has the fan fence integrated in the cabinet. 2) 10 A version is cooled by natural convections.
® Spare Parts Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 8.1.6 Fuses and Fuse Accessories Fan fuses: The spare fuse kits contain 10 fuses. The spare part fuse kits support the following filter programs: • ® Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005 •...
® Appendix Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 9 Appendix 9.1 Energy Efficiency 9.1.1 Introduction to Energy Efficiency The standard IEC 61800-9-2 Ecodesign for power drive systems provides guidelines for assessing the energy efficiency of drives. The standard provides a neutral method for determining efficiency classes and power losses at full load and at part load.
IES1 = State of the art. • IES2 = Above state of the art. Use the Danfoss MyDrive ecoSmart application to calculate the power loss data and efficiency data of the drive at the Depending on the motor efficiency, motors driven by a operating points, and at the IE and IES efficiency classes.
® Appendix Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010 9.1.5 Losses and Efficiency of a Power Drive 1.80 System 1.60 1.40 1.20 To estimate the power losses at different operating points 1.00 0.80 for a power drive system, sum the power losses at the 0.60...
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