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Product manual RHF-5P and RHF-8P High efficient double-stage passive harmonic filter Power Range 4kW -- - 450kW Voltage available 380V -- - 690V (50Hz / 60Hz) Version 01/2021...
3.3 Harmonic limitation standards and requirements ............... 18 3.4 Harmonic Mitigation ......................21 4 Introduction into the subject filter modules ..........22 4.1 Function principle REVCON RHF ..................22 4.2 Harmonic line filter for frequency converters..............24 5 EU- directives / Declaration of conformity ............ 26 5.1 What is the purpose of EU-directives? ................
• These operating instructions shall ensure safe operation of and with the filter module REVCON RHF. They contain security advices which must be observed and information which is necessary for an undisturbed operation of the units and for the exploitation of all advantages of the system.
Important information 1.4 Unit designation Example: Nameplate RHF-8P 55-380-60-20-C: Figure 1: The REVCON ® RHF nameplate Operating instructions RHF...
• are no household appliances, but components which are determined only for the further application in commercial Drive system with filter module REVCON • conform to the EG directive “Electromagnetic Compatibility“, if they are installed by the specifications of the CE- typical drive control system •...
After receipt of the delivery verify immediately, if the scope of supply correspond to the ship- ping documents. We make no warranty for later complained defects – Complain • visible damages in transit immediately at the deliverer • visible defects / incompleteness immediately at ELTROPLAN REVCON Operating instructions RHF...
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Safety- and application instructions for propulsion converters (in conformity with low- voltage directive 2006/95/EG) General Assembly During the operation filter modules can own according to their protection The Assembly and cooling of the devices must occur accordingly the in- class live, blank and if necessary even movable parts, as well as hot sur- structions of the respective documentation.
Safety instructions 2.1 Layout of the safety instructions All safety instructions are built uniformly: • The pictogram marks the type of danger. • The signal word marks the severity of danger. • The legend marks the danger and gives notes, how to avoid the danger. Signal word Legend Used pictograms...
Safety instructions 2.2 General safety guidelines • These safety guidelines make no demand to be complete. • In case of questions and problems please confer with a technician of our company. • The filter module complies with the state of technology at date of delivery and is considered as reliable basically.
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Safety instructions • According to the corresponding standards and guidelines is the operation even at for a short time overcompensated grids (cos 1) respectively at compensation plants without chokes is not per- ϕ ≤ mitted, because the otherwise caused by oscillation recurrent surges can damage all connected loads, particularly electronic equipment for example drive controller and power feedback units .
Safety instructions 2.3 For the safety responsible persons Operator • Operator is every natural or legal person, which uses the drive system or in which order the drive system is used. • The operator respectively his safety representative must assure: -That all relevant instructions, notes and laws will be abided -That only qualified staff works on and with the drive system -That the staff has the operating instructions at all respective works availably...
Safety instructions 2.4 Specification of the used wires • The used wires must conform to the required specification on site • The regulations about the minimum cross- section of PE-conductors must be observed. Connection: • The connection has to be done by the terminals X1.1-X1.3 and X2.1-X2.3 •...
The following chapter gives you quick introduction into the topic of harmonic distortion. In order to give a more detailed picture, please visit the learning area of www.revcon.de or ask for the REVCON Har- monic Solution Guide. 3.1 Linear and non-linear loads Ideally all loads and sources have a pure sinusoidal current waveform.
Safety instructions 3.2 Evaluation of harmonic distortion The THD Total Harmonic Distortion is the most used evaluation for harmonic distortion, and is defined for voltage THDv and current THDi, both typically consider the harmonics up to the 40 or 50 �∑...
Introduction Harmonic currents drawn by non-linear loads cause distortion of the voltage because of the voltage drop on the impedances of the distribution system. Higher impedances result in higher levels of voltage distortion. Current distortion relates to the device performance and it relates to the individual load. Voltage distor- tion relates to system performance .It is not possible to determine the voltage distortion in the PCC knowing only the load’s harmonic performance .
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Safety instructions V = I • Z, Ohm´s law teach us, which means that due to the impedance of the system, every harmonic THDv current, will cause a distortion of the voltage. The impact of this voltage distortion is diverse, and the most typical effect is overheat of transformer and PFC applications Transformers and PFC.
Introduction 3.3 Harmonic limitation standards and requirements The requirements for harmonic limitation are: • Application specific requirements • Requirements from standards that have to be observed The application specific requirements are related to a specific installation with technical reasons for limiting the harmonics. For example: A 250kVA transformer is connected with two 110kW motors.
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Safety instructions The scope of IEC 61000-3-2 is equipment connected to the public low-voltage distribution sys- tem with an input current up to and including 16 A per phase. Four emission classes are defined: Class A through D. IEC 61000-3-12: The scope of IEC 61000-3-12 is equipment connected to the public low-voltage distribution sys- tem having an input current between 16A and 75A.
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Introduction IEEE519 establishes goals for the design of electrical systems that include both linear and nonlin- ear loads. Waveform distortion goals are established and the interface between sources and loads is described as point of common coupling (PCC). IEEE519 is a system standard that aims the control of the voltage distortion at the PCC to a THD of 5% and limits the maximum individual frequency voltage harmonic to 3%.
Safety instructions 3.4 Harmonic Mitigation To mitigate the harmonics caused by the frequency converter 6-pulse rectifier several solutions exist and they all have their advantages and disadvantages. The choice of the right solution de- pends on several factors: • The grid (background distortion, mains unbalance, resonance and type of supply – trans- former / generator) •...
THDi from 35% to ~3%, with a smooth damping across the full spectrum Instead of using a simple drain circuit for the 5th Harmonic, both RHF-5P and 8P are using a double stage filter and specifies the performance by changing the main inductance value. The picture below ver-...
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Introduction Simple Harmonic Filter may add RC circuits in order to reach specified 5% THDi which leads to a significant lover efficiency. The RHF-5P double stage harmonic filter cause up to 70% less power loss than comparable <5% THDi solutions.
>100 % ~40 % <8 % <5 % The passive harmonic Rectifier REVCON RHF features an effective, inexpensive and very efficient ® (η = 99,5%) means, to reduce network loads with harmonics. Figure 4 shows the typical current waveform of a B6 bridge without RHF module:...
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Introduction Figure 5 shows the typical current waveform of a B6 bridge with RHF module: Figure 5: The Current waveform with RHF module Figure 6 shows the Fourier analysis of the grid current by comparison: Abbildung 3.1.3: Fourieranalyse der Netzströme im Vergleich Fourier analysis of mains currents Without RHF With RHF...
EG- directives 5 EU- directives / Declaration of conformity 5.1 What is the purpose of EU-directives? The EU-directives are composed by the European Council and are used as definitions of common technical requirements and certification procedures inside the European Community. At the mo- ment there are 30 EU-directives for different sections.
EG- directives 6 Selection of the right filter module and technical data The RHF power range is defined based on standard IE3 Motor efficiency. Lower efficiency lead to higher input current on the RHF module. For some applications, e.g. when one filter is used for several drives, it can be required to calculate the individual input current of the RHF.
Technical data and dimension diagrams 6.2 Worked sample The following data are known: System line voltage 400 V Motor power nameplate 90 kW η Efficiency of the motor 0,96 η Efficiency of the frequency converter 0,97 η Efficiency of the RHF module 0,98 The maximum line current I can be calculated by the following equation:...
Technical data and dimension diagrams 6.3 General Data / Operation conditions Range Data Valid temperature range* At transport of the device: -25°C...+70°C (following DIN EN 50178) At storage of the device: -25°C...+55°C (following DIN EN 50178) At operation of the device: -20°C...+45°C without power reduction 45°C...+60°C with power reduction Stress of humidity* Humidity class F without condensation (5% - 85% relatively humidity)
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Technical data and dimension diagrams Figure 7 shows the Power reduction in dependence of the ambient temperature: Belastung in % Umgebungstemperatur in °C Figure 7: Power reduction in dependence of the ambient temperature Operating instructions RHF...
Technical data and dimension diagrams 6.5 Rating values Device series 380V 400V 460V 500V 600V 690V Nominal range of the 380 ≤ U ≤ 380 ≤ U ≤ 440 ≤ U ≤ line-to-line line voltage Tolerance of the 342 ≤ U ≤...
Technical data and dimension diagrams 6.6 Available RHF size and current rating, weight and power loss The indicated current values advert to the Input line current of the Filter. The following table gives a quick overview of the size. Enclosure Height A Width B Depth C...
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Technical data and dimension diagrams 380V / 60Hz / 8% THDi Revcon Filter Input Motor Filter Weight Power- Order code RHF-8P current [A] current [A] size* encl. [kg] loss [W] 1.1kW X0.3 RHF-8P 1.1-380-60-20-C 25001100 2.2kW X0.3 RHF-8P 2.2-380-60-20-C 25001101 4.0kW...
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Input Motor Filter Weight Power- Order code RHF-5P current [A] current [A] size* encl. [kg] loss [W] 1.1kW X0.3 RHF-5P 1.1-380-60-20-C 25002100 2.2kW X0.3 RHF-5P 2.2-380-60-20-C 25002101 4.0kW X1.3 if RHF-5P 4.0-380-60-20-C 25002102 5.5kW X1.3 if RHF-5P 5.5-380-60-20-C 25002103 7.5kW X1.3 ef...
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Technical data and dimension diagrams 400V / 50Hz / 8% THDi Revcon Filter Input Motor Filter Weight Power- Order code RHF-5P current [A] current [A] size* encl. [kg] loss [W] 1.1kW X0.3 RHF-8P 1.1-400-50-20-C 25001000 2.2kW X0.3 RHF-8P 2.2-400-50-20-C 25001001 4.0kW...
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Input Motor Filter Weight Power- Order code RHF-5P current [A] current [A] size* encl. [kg] loss [W] 1.1kW X0.3 RHF-5P 1.1-400-50-20-C 25002000 2.2kW X0.3 RHF-5P 2.2-400-50-20-C 25002001 4.0kW X1.3 if RHF-5P 4.0-400-50-20-C 25002002 5.5kW X1.3 if RHF-5P 5.5-400-50-20-C 25002003 7.5kW X1.3 ef...
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Technical data and dimension diagrams 460V / 60Hz / 8% THDi Revcon Filter Input Motor Filter Weight Power- Order code RHF-8P current [A] current [A] size* encl. [kg] loss [W] 10,0 15,0 5.5kW X1.3 if RHF-8P 5.5-460-60-20-C 25001053 14,0 21,0 7.5kW...
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Filter Weight Power- Order code RHF-5P current [A] current [A] size* encl. [kg] loss [W] 10,0 15,0 5.5kW X1.3 if RHF-5P 5.5-460-60-20-C 25002053 14,0 21,0 7.5kW X1.3 ef RHF-5P 7.5-460-60-20-C 25002054 19,0 28,5 11kW X2.3 ef RHF-5P 11-460-60-20-C 25002055 25,0...
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Motor Filter Weight Power- Order code RHF-5P rent [A] rent [A] size* encl. [kg] loss [W] 11kW X3.3 if RHF-5P 11-600-60-20-C 25002205 15kW X3.3 if RHF-5P 15-600-60-20-C 25002206 18.5kW X3.3 if RHF-5P 18.5-600-60-20-C 25002207 22kW X3.3 ef RHF-5P 22-600-60-20-C 25002208 30kW X4.3 ef...
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Technical data and dimension diagrams 600V / 60Hz / 8% THDi Revcon Filter Input cur- max cur- Motor Filter Weight Power- Order code RHF-5P rent [A] rent [A] size* encl. [kg] loss [W] 11kW X3.3 if RHF-8P 11-600-60-20-C 25001205 15kW X3.3 if...
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Motor Filter Weight Power- Order code RHF-5P current [A] current [A] size* encl. [kg] loss [W] 15kW X3.3 if RHF-5P 15-690-50-20-C 25002156 18.5kW X3.3 if RHF-5P 18.5-690-50-20-C 25002157 22kW X3.3 ef RHF-5P 22-690-50-20-C 25002158 30kW X4.3 ef RHF-5P 30-690-50-20-C 25002159 37kW X4.3 ef...
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Technical data and dimension diagrams 690V / 50Hz / 8% THDi Revcon Filter Input cur- max cur- Motor Filter Weight Power- Order code RHF-5P rent [A] rent [A] size* encl. [kg] loss [W] 15kW X3.3 if RHF-8P 15-690-50-20-C 25001156 18.5kW X3.3 if...
Technical data and dimension diagrams 6.7 Cable cross section When wiring a RHF-filter module the drive system should be wired with the same cross section as without filter module. 6.8 General information With this information the installers and users of a plant should be given information on special characteristics and rules in terms on a filter module.
Installation 6.11 Dimension diagrams The following table gives a quick overview of the RHF size. The following pages show more detailed drawings. Height A Width B Depth C Height MH Width MW Mount MS Enclosure Size [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] X0.3...
– Make adequate retaliatory actions, for example separate airflow, mounting of filter modules, reg- ular cleaning, etc. • Do not exceed the admissible range of the operating- ambient temperature. 150mm ® REVCON 150mm Figure 3: 150mm free space above and below Operating instructions RHF...
Installation 7.2 International protection rating Warning! Warning before touching a hot surface! The direct touching can lead to a burning of the skin! IP 20: • The free space of the filter module must average minimum 150 mm • The surface temperature of the IP 20 filter module does not exceed 70°C •...
Installation 7.3 Specified mounting position A vertical assembling is specified. The terminals must be placed at the bottom. When assembling the device within an electrical enclosure it must be ensured, that the dissipation heat in the elec- trical enclosure is discharged adequately. The air temperature of 45°C in direct proximity of the device must not be exceeded.
Installation 7.4 The air ventilation The filter modules are cooled by ventilation. Therefore the air must be able to move free above and below the filter module. If the filter module is mounted in an electrical enclosure or in other indus- trial enclosures, it must be guaranteed, that an adequate airflow streams through the filter module to diminish the danger of overheating of filter module and surrounding components.
Electrical installation 8 Electrical installation 8.1 Network configuration / Net conditions Danger! If you want to operate the filter module on electrical networks, which are not mentioned in the following chart, please confer with a technician of our company. Standard conform grounding system Operation of the filter module With direct grounded star point Allowed...
Electrical installation 8.2 Operation principle RHF The REVCON RHF consists of a main inductor L and a two-stage absorption circuit. The absorption circuit eliminates harmonics starting at the fifth order and is specific for the de- signed supply frequency. The filter performance in terms of THDI varies as a function of the load.
X3.1 X3.2 X3.3 X1.1 X1.2 X1.3 ® REVCON Capacitor disconnect (optional) ϑ X2.1 X2.2 X2.3 X4.1 X4.2 X4.3 Interference filter Pulse lock PE U Figure 6: The Wiring of the filter module REVCON RHF to a frequency converter Operating instructions RHF...
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Electrical installation Stop! STOP It is not allowed to run filter modules with nominal current of less than 217A in parallel . If filter modules are connected in parallel it is valid that: • The current and the power of the frequency converter must comply with the equivalent sums of the filter modules.
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• The current sum and the power sum of the frequency converter comply with the equiv- alent data of the filter module. ® REVCON Figure 8: The connection in parallel of frequency converters Figure 9: Galvanic isolated switch Operating instructions RHF...
Electrical installation 8.4 Line connection • The cable-cross sections are references and apply to the operation – in electrical enclosures and machines – Installation in the line channel – max. ambient air temperature +45°C. • At the choice of the cable-cross section the fall of voltage should be considered at load. The observance of further standards (EN 60204-1, VDE 0289 and others) is up to the respon- sibility of the installer of the plant / the operator.
Electrical installation 8.5 Fuses To protect the installation against electrical hazard and fire hazard all filter modules must be pro- tected against short circuit- and overcurrent following the national / international regulations. At the same the installation shall meet the regulations stated in the manual of the considered drive brand.
Electrical installation 8.6 Installation in a CE- typical drive system General • The responsibility for the compliancy of the EG directives with the information Machine application is one for the user. – If you observe the following measures, you can assume, that at the operation of the machine no by the filter module caused EMC-problems occur and that the EG-directives respectively the EMC-di- rectives are complied.
Electrical Installation 8.7 Installation Functional- and proper construction of electrical enclosure or plant: To avoid disturbance decoupling of lines is important: a) Power-/supply lines b) Motor lines of converters / servo amplifiers c) And control- and data lines (low voltage level < 48 V) must be installed with a clearance of minimum 15 centimeters.
Electrical installation 8.8 Installation of a EMC- conform electrical enclosure Figure 10: EMC-conform electrical enclosure 1. Electrical enclosure Potential equalization with the construction 2. Power line ground 3. Motor line Filter module 4. Control line Power connection 5. Line between filter module Drive controller and drive control 6.
Electrical installation 8.9 Note An electrical enclosure has to be divided fundamentally in power area and control area. It is irrele- vant, if the system is installed inside an electrical enclosure or comprises several electrical enclo- sures. Because of the strong radiation of the power lines the installation of a screening wall is rec- ommended to separate the control lines.
Commissioning 9 Commissioning Danger! Check before first switching-on the wiring on completeness, polarity reversal, short circuit and earth fault. Danger! In case of an incorrect wiring a disturbance of the drive controller may occur. Danger! If ( e.g. duringcommissioning) only a provisional power supply is provided, which does not comply with the in this operating instruction specified data (for example: chapter 3) it is strongly recommende to dis- connect the filter circuit.
The power factor of the drive is at this condition very low and changes, depending on the load, to one. The following graphs show typical values for the true power factor of a RHF-8P and RHF-5P: To reduce this reactive current and to prevent an overcompensation of the mains it is recom- mended to disconnect this reactive current at standby operation.
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Capacitor disconnection To ensure dynamic cycles of operation the C-disconnection may be done with special capacitor contactors. In this case the connection of the capacitors may be done to a maximal power of 30% without holding time! For drives operating on generators (e.g. ship applications) capacitor contactors are recommended in general.
Options 11 Option Nema 1- IP21 enclosure The option IP21 / Nema1 enclosure- is available in two versions: • Version 1: Without capacitor-contactor disconnection • Version 2: With capacitor-contactor disconnection(Only AC3) IP21 / Nema1 enclosure- equipment are listed in the following tables: Version 1: Weight Enclosure...
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Options Figure 12: -CD option inside the NEMA-box Danger! The contactor should be switched up to maximal 30 % of the output power! Danger! 25 seconds must be waited before the Restart until the filter is discharged! Operating instructions RHF...
REVCON ® Power supply module for multiple motor applications (supply of multiple drive controller) without generator- operation REVCON ® REVCON Harmonic Filter – Available as Active Passive or Hybrid Solutions. Operating instructions RHF...
21/01 SSUE STATUS The in these operating instructions contained details and technical data must be checked by the costumer before acquisition and application. The costumer can raise no claims from these documents, compared to Eltroplan- REVCON or Eltroplan- REVCON ®...
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