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HarmonicGuard

®

 Series Drive-Applied Harmonic Filter

 

Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual

 

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Summary of Contents for HarmonicGuard HGP

Page 1: ...HarmonicGuard Series Drive Applied Harmonic Filter Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Buy www ValinOnline com Phone 844 385 3099 Email CustomerService valin com ...

Page 2: ...permission of TCI LLC The information in this manual is subject to change without notice Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual TCI LLC assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in this publication Buy www ValinOnline com Phone 844 385 3099 Email CustomerService valin...

Page 3: ...nd Service 12 Product Description 14 Standard Option S 17 Contactor Option C 18 Fuse Monitor with Contactor Option F 19 Fuse Monitor without Contactor Option G 20 CP Kit Enclosure 8 with Option 0 21 Line Reactor Installation 22 Typical Voltage Distortion Option 0 23 High Voltage Distortion Option 1 24 Buy www ValinOnline com Phone 844 385 3099 Email CustomerService valin com ...

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Page 5: ...tions are used to call attention to instructions that describe steps that must be taken to avoid conditions that can lead to a malfunction and possible equipment damage Warnings Readers are informed of situations that can result in serious physical injury and or serious damage to equipment with warning statements highlighted by the following symbols Warning Dangerous Voltage Warning warns of situa...

Page 6: ...es that apply to the installation site Warning Disconnect all power before working on the equipment Do not attempt any work on a powered HGP filter Warning The HGP filter drive motor and other connected equipment must be properly grounded Warning After switching off the power always allow 5 minutes for the capacitors in the HGP filter and in the drive to discharge before working on the HGP the dri...

Page 7: ...other than TCI b applied or used for situations other than those originally specified or c subjected to negligence accident or damage by circumstances beyond TCI s control including but not limited to improper storage installation operation or maintenance If within the warranty period any product shall be found in TCI s reasonable judgment to be defective TCI s liability and the Buyer s exclusive ...

Page 8: ...ve or combustible gases or dust Excessive airborne dirt and dust Excessive vibration Working Space Provide sufficient access and working space around the unit to permit ready and safe installation operation and maintenance Make sure that the installation conforms to all working space and clearance requirements of the National Electrical Code NEC and or any other applicable codes Provide sufficient...

Page 9: ...conductor Metallic conduit is not a suitable grounding conductor The integrity of all ground connections should be periodically checked Power Wiring Caution Use copper wire that is appropriate for the voltage and current rating of the equipment The wire selection must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code and or other applicable electrical codes For units rated less than 100 ...

Page 10: ...s been completely and correctly installed in accordance with the Installation Guidelines section of this manual Check to see that the cooling fan s are operating in units so equipped Check to make sure power connections are torqued to recommended torque value Operation Since the HGP is a passive filter it is always operating whenever the drive is operating Buy www ValinOnline com Phone 844 385 309...

Page 11: ...ied data is required All data is subject to change without notice Installation Checklist The following are the key points to be followed for a successful installation These points are explained in detail in the following sections of this manual Make sure that the installation location will not be exposed to direct sunlight corrosive or combustible airborne contaminants excessive dirt or liquids Se...

Page 12: ...heck the operation of the cooling fan Inspect the interior of the enclosure for signs of overheated components Clean the interior of the enclosure whenever excess dirt has accumulated Torque all power wire connections loose connections can overheat and damage the filter Troubleshooting Warning Only qualified electricians should carry out all electrical installation and maintenance work on the HGP ...

Page 13: ...ment parts should conform to TCI specifications Factory Contacts and Tech Support For technical support contact your local TCI distributor or sales representative You can contact TCI directly at 800 TCI 8282 Select Customer Service or Tech Support and have your HGP filter nameplate information available Buy www ValinOnline com Phone 844 385 3099 Email CustomerService valin com ...

Page 14: ...of the following features and components A KDR tuned series reactor to prevent system interaction and improve filter performance An L C L filter circuit with A TCI 3 phase tuning reactor specifically designed for the HGP filter High endurance harmonic rated capacitors Bleeder resistors to ensure safe capacitor discharge upon filter shutdown Cooling fans on select models to ensure adequate cooling ...

Page 15: ... is designed for use with a 150 HP drive Figure 1 HGP Part Number Encoding F G Option 0 Standard 0 Standard Option 0 Typical Voltage Distortion Option 1 High Voltage Distortion 0 0 Option 0 Standard Option Fuse Monitor with Contactor Fuse Monitor without Contactor W 60 Hz Enclosure 0 Open Frequency Horse Power Voltage Rating A 480 V 0 0 0 Series A W 1 S P 1 5 0 G H 1 Type 1 C Contactor S Standard ...

Page 16: ...100kA Maximum elevation 3 000 feet 1 000 meters as standard Maximum ambient operating temperature 50 C 122 F Open Panel 40 C 104 F Enclosed Panel Product must be equipped with special cooling provisions for operation above this temperature Maximum ambient storage temperature 60 C 140 F Maximum humidity operating or storage 95 non condensing Enclosure options UL Type 1 enclosure UL Type 3R enclosur...

Page 17: ...ode bridge rectifier loads such as PWM AC VFDs The HGP harmonic filter is a passive filter connected in series with the input terminals of a VFD or several VFDs that operate as a group It is designed to provide a low impedance path for the major harmonic currents demanded by the VFD The filter is a stand alone device that can be furnished in its own enclosure and mounted adjacent to the VFD It is ...

Page 18: ... bridge rectifier loads such as PWM AC VFDs The HGP harmonic filter is a passive filter connected in series with the input terminals of a VFD or several VFDs that operate as a group It is designed to provide a low impedance path for the major harmonic currents demanded by the VFD The filter is a stand alone device that can be furnished in its own enclosure and mounted adjacent to the VFD It is als...

Page 19: ...y VFDs The HGP harmonic filter is for 480 volt systems 60 Hz It is suitable for use with 3 phase diode bridge rectifier loads such as PWM AC drives The HGP harmonic filter is a passive filter connected in series with the input terminals of a VFD or several VFDs that operate as a group It is designed to provide a low impedance path for the major harmonic currents demanded by the VFD The filter is a...

Page 20: ...ovide a low impedance path for the major harmonic currents demanded by the VFD The filter is a stand alone device that can be furnished in its own enclosure and mounted adjacent to the VFD It is also available on an open panel for mounting within an enclosure with the VFD or other equipment The HGP G Option consists of the following standard features and components A KDR tuned series reactor A TCI...

Page 21: ...ional information Product Description HGP CP Kit Option Filter The HGP CP Kit Option is a package of the primary passive filter components needed to build and install a harmonic filter on a VFD or VFD system The filter components are tuned to provide a low impedance path for the major harmonic currents demanded by the VFD when following the schematic connections used by TCI in the HGP filter The H...

Page 22: ...lose to the front end of the VFD as possible to have the greatest success in both protecting the VFD as well as mitigating line harmonics We recommend this be 10 feet of cable or less Reactors generate a lot of heat in normal operations and their surfaces get very hot In standard 40 C ambient or less installations a clearance of 3 inches on all sides of the reactors and its enclosure is recommende...

Page 23: ...oltage distortion less than 2 is a configuration that enables the HGP filter to achieve lower levels of current harmonic distortion in applications with low background voltage distortion This performance option is available in all of the package options Buy www ValinOnline com Phone 844 385 3099 Email CustomerService valin com ...

Page 24: ...e distortion of 2 or higher is a configuration that enables the HGP filter to achieve lower levels of current harmonic distortion in applications with high background voltage distortion This performance option is available in all of the package options Buy www ValinOnline com Phone 844 385 3099 Email CustomerService valin com ...

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