Low Voltage Directive; Emc Directive; Machinery Directive; Erp Directive - Danfoss VLT AHF 005 Design Manual

Introduction
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NOTICE
The CE mark does not regulate the quality of the
product. Technical specifications cannot be deduced from
the CE mark.
EU Directive

Low Voltage Directive

EMC Directive

Machinery Directive

ErP Directive

ATEX Directive
RoHS Directive
Table 1.3 EU Directives Applicable to Frequency Converters
1) Machinery Directive conformance is only required for frequency
converters with an integrated safety function.
Declarations of conformity are available on request.
1.6.2.1 Low Voltage Directive
Frequency converters must be CE-labeled in accordance
with the Low Voltage Directive of January 1, 2014. The Low
Voltage Directive applies to all electrical equipment in the
50–1000 V AC and the 75–1500 V DC voltage ranges.
The aim of the directive is to ensure personal safety and
avoid property damage when operating electrical
equipment that is installed, maintained, and used as
intended.
1.6.2.2 EMC Directive
The purpose of the EMC (electromagnetic compatibility)
Directive is to reduce electromagnetic interference and
enhance immunity of electrical equipment and instal-
lations. The basic protection requirement of the EMC
Directive is that devices that generate electromagnetic
interference (EMI), or whose operation could be affected
by EMI, must be designed to limit the generation of
electromagnetic interference. The devices must have a
suitable degree of immunity to EMI when properly
installed, maintained, and used as intended.
Electrical equipment devices used alone or as part of a
system must bear the CE mark. Systems do not require the
CE mark, but must comply with the basic protection
requirements of the EMC Directive.
1.6.2.3 Machinery Directive
The aim of the Machinery Directive is to ensure personal
safety and avoid property damage to mechanical
equipment used in its intended application. The Machinery
Directive applies to a machine consisting of an aggregate
of interconnected components or devices of which at least
1 is capable of mechanical movement.
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2014/30/EU
2006/42/EC
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2009/125/EC
2014/34/EU
2011/65/EU
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Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010
Frequency converters with an integrated safety function
must comply with the Machinery Directive. Frequency
converters without a safety function do not fall under the
Machinery Directive. If a frequency converter is integrated
into a machinery system, Danfoss can provide information
on safety aspects relating to the frequency converter.
When frequency converters are used in machines with at
least 1 moving part, the machine manufacturer must
provide a declaration stating compliance with all relevant
statutes and safety measures.
1.6.2.4 ErP Directive
The ErP directive is the European Ecodesign Directive for
energy-related products. The directive sets ecodesign
requirements for energy-related products, including
frequency converters. The directive aims at increasing
energy efficiency and the level of protection of the
environment, while increasing the security of the energy
supply. Environmental impact of energy-related products
includes energy consumption throughout the entire
product life cycle.
The RCM Mark label indicates compliance with the
applicable technical standards for electromagnetic compat-
ibility (EMC). An RCM Mark label is required for placing
electrical and electronic devices on the market in Australia
and New Zealand. The RCM Mark regulatory arrangements
only deal with conducted and radiated emission. For
frequency converters, the emission limits specified in
EN/IEC 61800-3 apply. A declaration of conformity can be
provided on request.

1.6.3 UL Compliance

UL listed
Illustration 1.2 UL
NOTICE
UL only covers 460 V/60 Hz and 600 V/60 Hz versions of
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the VLT Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF 005/AHF 010.
The AHF filters have the following UL conformity:
•
IP00: UL recognized.
•
IP20: UL listed.
The frequency converter complies with UL 508C thermal
memory retention requirements. For more information,
refer to chapter 4.2.3 Overtemperature Protection.
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