Emc Compliance (Iec/En 61800-3:2004 + A2012); Definitions; Category C3 - ABB ACS880 Manual

52 Standards and markings
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 + A2012)

Definitions

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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.

Category C3

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The drive complies with the radiated emission limits of C3 category with these
provisions:
1. The supply unit is C3-compliant:
• Cabinet-installed multidrives: Supply unit is equipped with the filter option
+E210.
• Multidrives modules: Supply modules have the C3-compliant filtering installed
as standard.
2. The motor and control cables are selected, and routed according to the electrical
planning guidelines of the drive. The EMC recommendations are obeyed.
3. The drive is installed according to its installation instructions. The EMC
recommendations are obeyed.
4. Motor cable length (for any inverter unit) does not exceed 100 m (328 ft).
Note: ABB has done the type testing with a 100 m (328 ft) cable.