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User Manual 

 

ECOsine™ – Passive Harmonic Filters 

FN3416 (50Hz) & FN3418 (60Hz) Economy Line  
 

  

 

 

 

September 2012  
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Summary of Contents for ECOsine FN3416

Page 1: ...sse 11 4542 Luterbach Switzerland T 41 32 681 66 26 F 41 32 681 66 30 www schaffner com energy efficiency and reliability User Manual ECOsine Passive Harmonic Filters FN3416 50Hz FN3418 60Hz Economy L...

Page 2: ...he reliability and service life of electrical installations help utilize electric system capacity better and are the key to meet Power Quality standards such EN61000 3 12 ECOsine filters help to reduc...

Page 3: ...tallation has to be carried out by a trained and certified electrician or technician who is familiar with installation and safety procedures in three phase power systems Warning High voltage potential...

Page 4: ...6 Function diagram 14 2 7 External filter elements Frank new picture needed 15 2 8 Audible noise 16 3 Filter purpose and function 17 4 Filter selection 20 5 Filter application 23 6 Filter installation...

Page 5: ...mm 2 99 copper bus bars in different sizes Rated unfiltered load drive input current A Blank standard voltage rating Filter family 3416 filter for 50Hz 380 500V grids 3418 filter for 60Hz 380 480V gri...

Page 6: ...rload capability 1 6x rated current for 1 minute once per hour 2x rated current for 10 seconds once per hour 5x rated current for 1 second once per hour Capacitive current at low load 30 of rated inpu...

Page 7: ...ve Overload capability 1 6x rated current for 1 minute once per hour 2x rated current for 10 seconds once per hour 5x rated current for 1 second once per hour Capacitive current at low load 30 of rate...

Page 8: ...en 1000m and 4000m 3300ft and 13123ft requires a derating according to the table below 80 85 90 95 100 105 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 Altitude a s l m Rated load power Note do not use EC...

Page 9: ...Schaffner Group User Manual ECOsine Passive Harmonic Filters Economy Line September 2012 9 43 2 4 Mechanical specifications...

Page 10: ...Schaffner Group User Manual ECOsine Passive Harmonic Filters Economy Line September 2012 10 43...

Page 11: ...le of the thyristors Note the values of EMI filter components present in the same non linear load e g motor drive can influence the mitigation performance of passive harmonic filters For Schaffner FN3...

Page 12: ...ECOsine Passive Harmonic Filters Economy Line September 2012 12 43 Power factor vs load diode rectifier front ends Note in SCR rectifier applications filter characteristics greatly depend upon the fir...

Page 13: ...ine Passive Harmonic Filters Economy Line September 2012 13 43 Drive dc link voltage vs load diode rectifier front ends Note in SCR rectifier applications filter characteristics greatly depend upon th...

Page 14: ...temperature NC switch 250VAC 2 5A touch safe terminal 4mm 2 contact Open position indicates error PE Protective earth Threaded studs with washer and nut Function blocks Chokes Power magnetic componen...

Page 15: ...Harmonic Filters Economy Line September 2012 15 43 2 7 External filter elements Line terminals 3 Over temperature contact 2 Load terminals 3 PE terminals 2 Fan s Line terminals 3 Over temperature con...

Page 16: ...ilters Economy Line September 2012 16 43 2 8 Audible noise Tests have been performed at nominal filter load Ambient noise level 49dB A Filter FN 3416 13 44 P 5 5kW 60dB A 1m FN 3416 210 40 P 110kW 70d...

Page 17: ...armonic voltages Both harmonic currents and voltages give raise to serious issues such as electric system overload reliability problems and violations against international standards and utility codes...

Page 18: ...le 1 motor drive without built in DC link choke Without ECOsine filter With ECOsine filter Voltage and current waveforms Voltage and current waveforms Current harmonics THD 76 9 Current harmonics THD...

Page 19: ...mple 2 motor drive with built in DC link choke Without ECOsine filter With ECOsine filter Voltage and current waveforms Voltage and current waveforms Current harmonics THD 45 1 Current Harmonics THD 7...

Page 20: ...VAC 10 TN TT IT configuration 60Hz grid Nominal voltage 380 480VAC 10 TN TT IT configuration Note filters for 690V 50Hz or 600V 60Hz are available upon request Step 3 real rectifier drive input power...

Page 21: ...ing to the filter selection table FN 3416 Type FN 3416 24 33 Example 3 Power line rating 400V 50Hz Drive rating 380 500V 50 60Hz 15kW 22 5A diode rectifier Planned rectifier drive input real power 10k...

Page 22: ...Schaffner Group User Manual ECOsine Passive Harmonic Filters Economy Line September 2012 22 43 Filter selection table FN 3416 50Hz Filter selection table FN 3418 60Hz...

Page 23: ...he PCC for IEEE Std 519 1992 compliance purposes ECOsine filters are also suitable for paralleling lower power non linear loads on a higher power harmonic filter to improve overall system economy In t...

Page 24: ...ing to be put in service upon receipt store within the original container in a clean dry location free of dust and chemicals Step 2 Mounting ECOsine load applied filters are best installed as close as...

Page 25: ...olt selection Schaffner recommends zinc coated hex ribbed flange steel bolts Respect filter weight for appropriate choice of bolts Head diameters must not exceed these dimensions M8 d 18 2mm M10 d 21...

Page 26: ...ter of equal or bigger size as foreseen for line load side power cables according to your local codes and safety instructions 3 4 Connect PE wire to min one available PE bolt with appropriate cable lu...

Page 27: ...e UL listed and rated for 100kA SCCR supplies The subsequent list shows requested fuse current ratings for UL class J and where UL compliance is not mandatory for IEC class gG The fuse rating is indep...

Page 28: ...corresponds to the sum of the filter fuse ratings or if lower would request separate drive fuses at its input An application having one ECOsine filtering harmonics of several drives requires in any c...

Page 29: ...der normal operating conditions Any operation under extreme conditions such as over temperatures overvoltage situations polluted environments etc reduces the life expectancy Under normal operating con...

Page 30: ...ons 1 Disconnect line side power Let ample time elapse 1 minute for the capacitors to discharge to safe levels Check with voltage meter before proceeding Consult your local safety instructions 2 Untig...

Page 31: ...ring unit must make use of the alarm contact or the contact must directly control a stop function of a connected motor drive refer to motor drive user manual for applicability Important Connection and...

Page 32: ...d have undergone rigorous testing and qualification procedures Every unit runs through a 100 test in our ISO 9001 2008 factories There are no troubles to be expected if the filter is installed operate...

Page 33: ...nsive system production downtime There are two different aspects to answer this question 1 Most likely the installation of ECOsine filters will not result in a lower electricity bill ECOsine harmonic...

Page 34: ...ing capability Fuses suffer derating Complete definition of relay response impossible Older circuit breakers responding to peak currents may cause nuisance tripping Communication Equipment Telephone i...

Page 35: ...ECOsine filters into a cabinet A This value defined as CFM cubic feet per minute 1CFM 1 7m 3 h depends upon filter model and power rating Please refer to the following table FN 3416 400 500V 50Hz FN 3...

Page 36: ...levels or special mechanical designs Please use the following table to gather essential technical information prior to contacting your local Schaffner partner Application incl power system Types of no...

Page 37: ...mendation G5 4 1 Definitions Non linear load or equipment A load or equipment that draws a non sinusoidal current when energized by a sinusoidal voltage Aggregate load Non linear load equal to the sum...

Page 38: ...Schaffner Group User Manual ECOsine Passive Harmonic Filters Economy Line September 2012 38 43 G5 4 1 planning levels for harmonic voltages G5 4 1 current harmonic limits for loads rated 16A per phase...

Page 39: ...al Reference fundamental current I1 r m s value of the fundamental component of the rated line current Iequ of the equipment The reference fundamental current I1 shall be either measured or calculated...

Page 40: ...n is normally fulfilled by equipment with an uncontrolled rectifier bridge and capacitive filter including a 3 AC or 4 DC reactor 2 The design of the equipment is such that the phase angle of the 5th...

Page 41: ...this minimal value of Rsce in the equipment instruction manual and instruct the user to determine in consultation with the distribution network operator that the equipment is connected only to a suppl...

Page 42: ...em design values for the worst case for normal operation conditions lasting longer than one hour For shorter periods during start ups or unusual conditions the limits may be exceeded by 50 Table 10 3...

Page 43: ...Schaffner Group User Manual ECOsine Passive Harmonic Filters Economy Line September 2012 43 43 Appendix II Declaration of conformity...

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