
CE labelling
What is CE labelling?
The purpose of CE labelling is to avoid technical ob-
stacles to trade within EFTA and the EU. The EU has
introduced the CE label as a simple way of showing
whether a product complies with the relevant EU di-
rectives. The CE label says nothing about the specifi-
cations or quality of the product. Adjustable frequency
drives are regulated by three EU directives:
•The machinery directive (98/37/EEC)
All machines with critical moving parts are covered by
the machinery directive, which came into force on 1
January 1995. Since an adjustable frequency drive is
largely electrical, it does not fall under the machinery
directive. However, if an adjustable frequency drive is
supplied for use in a machine, we provide information
on safety aspects relating to the adjustable frequency
drive. We do this by means of a manufacturer's dec-
laration.
•The low-voltage directive (73/23/EEC)
Adjustable frequency drives must be CE labelled in
accordance with the low-voltage directive, which came
into force on 1 January 1997. The directive applies to
all electrical equipment and appliances used in the 50
- 1000 Volt AC and the 75 - 1500 Volt DC voltage
ranges. Danfoss CE labels in accordance with the di-
rective and issues a declaration of conformity upon
request.
•The EMC directive (89/336/EEC)
EMC is short for electromagnetic compatibility. The
presence of electromagnetic compatibility means that
the mutual interference between different compo-
nents/appliances is so small that the functioning of the
appliances is not affected.
The EMC directive came into force on 1 January 1996.
Danfoss CE labels in accordance with the directive
and issues a declaration of conformity upon request.
In order that EMC-correct installation can be carried
out, this manual gives detailed instructions for instal-
lation. In addition, we specify the standards which our
different products comply with. We offer the filters that
can be seen from the specifications and provide other
types of assistance to ensure the optimum EMC result.
In the great majority of cases, the adjustable frequency
drive is used by professionals of the trade as a com-
plex component forming part of a larger appliance,
system or installation. It must be noted that the re-
sponsibility for the final EMC properties of the appli-
ance, system or installation rests with the installer.
Danfoss VLT adjustable frequency drive and CE
labeling
CE labelling is a positive feature when used for its
original purpose, i.e. to facilitate trade within the EU
and EFTA.
However, CE labelling may cover many different spec-
ifications. This means that is has to be checked what
a given CE label specifically covers.
The specifications covered can in fact be widely dif-
ferent. That is why a CE label can give the installer a
false feeling of security when using an adjustable fre-
quency drive as a component in a system or an appli-
ance.
We CE label our adjustable frequency drives in ac-
cordance with the low-voltage directive. This means
that as long as the adjustable frequency drive is in-
stalled correctly, we guarantee that it complies with the
low-voltage directive. We issue a declaration of con-
formity that confirms our CE labelling in accordance
with the low-voltage directive.
The CE label also applies to the EMC directive, on
condition that the instructions given in these Operating
Instructions for EMC-correct installation and filtering
have been followed. On this basis, a declaration of
conformity in accordance with the EMC directive is is-
sued.
The Operating Instructions give detailed instructions
for installation to ensure that your installation is EMC-
correct. Furthermore, we specify which norms that are
complied with by our different products.
We offer the filters that can be seen from the specifi-
cations and gladly provide other types of assistance
that can help you obtain the best EMC result.
Compliance with EMC directive 89/336/EEC
In the great majority of cases, the VLT adjustable fre-
quency drive is used by professionals of the trade as
a complex component forming part of a larger appli-
ance, system or installation. It must be noted that the
responsibility for the final EMC properties of the appli-
ance, system or installation rests with the installer. As
an aid to the installer, Danfoss has prepared EMC in-
stallation guidelines for the Power Drive System. The
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