Emc Compliance (Iec/En 61800-3:2004); Definitions; Category C3; Category C4 - ABB ACQ580-34 Hardware Manual

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WEEE mark
At the end of life the product should enter the recycling system at an appropriate collection point
and not placed in the normal waste stream.

EMC compliance (IEC/EN 61800-3:2004)

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Definitions

EMC stands for Electromagnetic Compatibility. It is the ability of electrical/electronic
equipment to operate without problems within an electromagnetic environment. Likewise,
the equipment must not disturb or interfere with any other product or system within its locality.
First environment includes establishments connected to a low-voltage network which supplies
buildings used for domestic purposes.
Second environment includes establishments connected to a network not supplying domestic
premises.
Drive of category C1: drive of rated voltage less than 1000 V and intended for use in the
first environment.
Drive of category C2: drive of rated voltage less than 1000 V and intended to be installed
and started up only by a professional when used in the first environment. Note: A professional
is a person or organization having necessary skills in installing and/or starting up power
drive systems, including their EMC aspects.
Drive of category C3: drive of rated voltage less than 1000 V and intended for use in the
second environment and not intended for use in the first environment.
Drive of category C4: drive of rated voltage equal to or above 1000 V, or rated current equal
to or above 400 A, or intended for use in complex systems in the second environment.
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Category C3

The drive complies with the standard with the following provisions:
1. The drive is equipped with internal EMC filter (+E210).
2. The motor and control cables are selected as specified in the hardware manual.
3. The drive is installed according to the instructions given in the hardware manual.
4. Maximum motor cable length is 100 meters.
WARNING!
A drive of category C3 is not intended to be used on a low-voltage public network
which supplies domestic premises. Radio frequency interference is expected if
the drive is used on such a network.
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Category C4

If the provisions under Category C3 cannot be met, the requirements of the standard can
be met as follows:
1. It is ensured that no excessive emission is propagated to neighboring low-voltage
networks. In some cases, the inherent suppression in transformers and cables is
sufficient. If in doubt, the supply transformer with static screening between the primary
and secondary windings can be used.