TCi MSD0480A000 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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High Performance Output
Sine Wave Filter
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
TCI, LLC
W132 N10611 Grant Drive
Germantown, WI 53022
Phone: 414-357-4480
Fax: 414-357-4484
Helpline: 800-TCI-8282
www.transcoil.com
©2019 TCI, LLC All right reserved
Product No: 29343
Effective 01/17/20 Version G

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  • Page 1 High Performance Output Sine Wave Filter Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual TCI, LLC W132 N10611 Grant Drive Germantown, WI 53022 Phone: 414-357-4480 Fax: 414-357-4484 Helpline: 800-TCI-8282 www.transcoil.com ©2019 TCI, LLC All right reserved Product No: 29343 Effective 01/17/20 Version G...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    General Safety Instructions ........................2 2.0 General Information ....................3 Intended Audience ..........................3 Installation Checklist ..........................3 Receiving Inspection ..........................3 TCI Limited Warranty Policy ........................4 Storage Instructions ..........................4 Product Description ..........................5 Filter Configuration ..........................6 Nameplate Data ............................. 8 Part Number Encoding ..........................
  • Page 4 Revision Description Date Release 5/14/15 Updates to Section 4 5/29/15 Add UL information 8/19/15 Added 362A, 420A, 480A Updated wire size / torques Updates to drawings in Section 6 6/16/17 Updates to Product Ratings and Dimensions Table 9/18/17 Updates to Installation Checklist Revision of technical specifications and overall reformat 1015/19 Updates to Tech Specs...
  • Page 5: Safety

    MSD Manual 1.0 Safety 1.0 Safety Safety Instructions Overview This section provides the safety instructions which must be followed when installing, operating and servicing the MotorShield Filter. If neglected, physical injury or death may follow, or damage ™ may occur to the MotorShield or equipment connected to the MotorShield .
  • Page 6: General Safety Instructions

    MSD Manual 1.0 Safety General Safety Instructions These safety instructions are intended for all work on the MotorShield . Additional safety ™ instructions are provided at appropriate points on other sections of this manual. Warning Be sure to read, understand, and follow all safety instructions. Warning Dangerous Voltage is used in the operation of the MotorShield™.
  • Page 7: General Information

    2.0 General Information 2.0 General Information Thank you for selecting the MotorShield High Performance Sine Wave Filter. TCI has produced ™ this filter for use in many PWM variable frequency drive (VFD) applications that require low- distortion sine wave output power. This manual describes how to install, operate, and maintain the MotorShield filter.
  • Page 8: Tci Limited Warranty Policy

    TCI’s liability and the Buyer’s exclusive remedy under this warranty is expressly limited, at TCI’s option, to (i) repair or replacement of that product, or (ii) return of the product and refund of the purchase price. Such remedy shall be Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy. TCI SHALL...
  • Page 9: Product Description

    2.0 General Information Product Description The MotorShield™ is a 3-phase low-pass sine wave filter designed and developed by TCI to deliver conditioned power to motor loads driven by PWM drives with switching frequencies from 2 kHz to 16 kHz. Any drive control parameter which has the effect of reducing the carrier or switching frequency below 2 kHz at any time must be disabled.
  • Page 10: Filter Configuration

    MSD Manual 2.0 General Information Filter Configuration Typical Configuration* for MSD 480 V 9A to 16A Typical Configuration* for MSD 480 V 23A to 45A Figure 1 - Typical Configurations for the MotorShield ™ Filter *These drawings are for general reference only. Use the drawings supplied with the unit for installation.
  • Page 11 MSD Manual 2.0 General Information Typical Configuration* for MSD 480 V 55A Typical Configuration* for MSD 480 V 65A and up Figure 2: Typical Configurations for the MotorShield Filter ™ *These drawings are for general reference only. Use the drawings supplied with the unit for installation.
  • Page 12: Nameplate Data

    3-phase loads. ™ Drawing and Schematic #: outline and mounting dimension of filter with schematic diagram Manufacturing #: for TCI internal use Enclosure Type: UL Type 1 / 3R Figure 3 – Example of MotorShield Nameplate ™...
  • Page 13: Part Number Encoding

    MSD Manual 2.0 General Information Part Number Encoding Figure 4 identifies the significance of each character in the MotorShield model number. The ™ example model number, MSD0110A300 designates a MotorShield that is rated 110 Amps, 480 ™ Figure 4 – MotorShield ™...
  • Page 14 MSD Manual 2.0 General Information Table 1– MSD 480 Volt Models in UL Type 1/3R Enclosures Model Current Height Width Depth Watts Horsepower Weight Number Rating (Amps) (in.) (in.) (in.) Loss 57 lbs 19.13 in 15.50 in 19.50 in MSD0009A300 (25.9 Kg) (49 cm) (39 cm)
  • Page 15: Product Technical Specifications

    MSD Manual 2.0 General Information Product Technical Specifications Table 2 lists the major technical specifications for the MotorShield™. Table 2 – MotorShield ™ Technical Specifications 240 V: 5 – 248 Amps 480 V: 5 – 1080 Amps Current Ratings 600 V: 8 – 500 Amps Intermittent overload current of 150% for 1 minute out of every 60 minutes 240 V, 480 V and 600 V, 3-phase, at fundamental base...
  • Page 16: Pre-Installation Planning

    PWM switching frequency between 2 kHz and 12 kHz, ideally 4kHz to 8kHz • Mode of operation: “scalar” or “V/Hz” without DC braking unless the drive application has been confirmed by TCI Technical Support Consult VFD manual for other drive specific recommendations for use with sinewave filters, •...
  • Page 17: Thermal Switch

    MSD Manual 3.0 Pre-Installation Planning Thermal Switch Two normally closed thermal switches wired in series. One opens if the filter reactor overheats, the second opens if the filter capacitors overheat. Connect these switches to monitoring equipment. Capacitor Reactor Thermal Thermal Switch Switch Figure 5: Thermal Switches...
  • Page 18: Installation Guidelines

    MSD Manual 4.0 Installation Guidelines 4.0 Installation Guidelines Warning Be sure to read, understand, and follow all safety instructions provided in this manual prior to beginning work. Warning Dangerous Voltage is used in the operation of the MotorShield™. Only qualified electricians should carry out all electrical installation and maintenance work on the MotorShield™.
  • Page 19 MSD Manual 4.0 Installation Guidelines Table 4 – Motor Power Terminal Wire Size Capacity Range and Tightening Torque (Cu) Line/Load Ground Min* Torque Min* Torque Refer to Refer to Amps Amps Table 5 Table 5 Wire lb.-in Wire lb.-in 14 AWG 30 lb.-in (3.4 N-m) 14 AWG 35 lb.-in (4.0 N-m)
  • Page 20: Connection Diagram

    MSD Manual 4.0 Installation Guidelines Connection Diagram Figure 6 shows the typical wiring connections between the MotorShield and the VFD and motor. ™ Refer to the instructions for the VFD or other equipment to which the fault contact is connected. To prevent damage due to abnormal over temperature conditions, the use of an optional thermal interlock circuit with thermal switch is recommended to shut down the drive if internal reactor temperatures exceed its temperature rating.
  • Page 21: Operation

    4 kHz or higher is advised in these cases. Mode of operation: "scalar" or "V/Hz" without DC braking unless the drive application has been confirmed by TCI Technical Support. Start Up (Commissioning) Caution Prior to start up, confirm the drive operation mode is set to Volts per Hertz.
  • Page 22: Maintenance And Service

    MSD Manual 6.0 Maintenance and Service 6.0 Maintenance and Service Reliability and Service Life The MotorShield has been designed to provide a service life that equals or exceeds the life of ™ the variable frequency drive. It has been thoroughly tested at the factory to ensure that it will perform reliably from the moment it is put into service.
  • Page 23: Reactor And Capacitor Temperature Switches

    MSD Manual 6.0 Maintenance and Service Warning Only qualified electricians should carry out all electrical installation and maintenance work on the MotorShield™. Disconnect all sources of power to the VFD and MotorShield™ before working on the equipment. Do not attempt any work on a powered MotorShield™. Reactor and Capacitor Thermal Switches If the reactor thermal switch opens, it indicates that the MotorShield™...
  • Page 24: Replacement Parts

    Disconnect power when attaching and removing the probes. Replacement Parts If replacement parts are needed, please contact your TCI representative. To ensure that the MotorShield continues to perform to its original specifications, replacement parts should conform ™...
  • Page 25 TCI, LLC W132 N10611 Grant Drive Germantown, WI 53022 Phone: 414-357-4480 Fax: 414-357-4484 Helpline: 800-TCI-8282 www.transcoil.com ©2019 TCI, LLC All right reserved Product No: 29343 Effective 01/17/20 Version G...

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