converter must be CE labelled under the EMC
Directive. The finished plant does not require CE
marking. However, the installation must comply
with the essential requirements of the directive.
This is assumed by the use of appliances and
systems that are CE labelled under the EMC
Directive.
1.4.2 CE Mark
Illustration 1.1 CE
The CE mark (Communauté Européenne) indicates that the
product manufacturer conforms to all applicable EU
directives. The EU directives applicable to the design and
manufacture of frequency converters are listed in
.
NOTICE
The CE mark does not regulate the quality of the
product. Technical specifications cannot be deduced from
the CE mark.
NOTICE
Frequency converters with an integrated safety function
must comply with the machinery directive.
EU Directive
Version
Low Voltage Directive
2014/35/EU
EMC Directive
2014/30/EU
Machinery Directive
1)
2014/32/EU
ErP Directive
2009/125/EC
ATEX Directive
2014/34/EU
RoHS Directive
2002/95/EC
Table 1.2 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.
1.4.2.1 Low Voltage Directive
The Low Voltage Directive applies to all electrical
equipment in the 50–1000 V AC and the 75–1600 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.
1.4.2.2 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.
1.4.2.3 Machinery Directive
The aim of the Machinery Directive is to ensure personal
safety and avoid property damage for 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.
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.
1.4.2.4 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 aim of the directive is to
increase 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.
Introduction
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