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16. Noise countermeasures
With phase control, part of the power supply sine wave is dropped. This produces distortion in the sine wave if power supply impedance is high. Also,
because power supply is switched each half cycle, switching noise is produced. The power supply distortion and noise may affect other equipment.
In the case of cycle calculation zero voltage switching, an extremely small amount of noise is produced compared with phase control due to
switching near the zero cross point of the power supply.
Because some noise is produced by switching large current, however, you should use a noise filter if necessary.
Also, if power supply impedance is high, the power supply may flicker in synch with ON/OFF of the thyristor.
16-1. Noise filter (sold separately)
The frequency of noise produced by the thyristor is distributed in a place below several megahertz, and the noise dampening effect of common
commercially available noise filters is insufficient.
Using noise filters specified by Shimaden can dampen this noise.
Equipment current capacity
Noise filter models
20A
NF2020C-SDG
30A
NF2030C-SDG
45A
NF2050C-SDG
60A
NF2060C-SDG
80A
NF2080C-SDG
100A
NF2100C-SDG
For information on noise filters, contact your nearest Shimaden agent.
16-2. Improvement of power supply waveform by phase-advancing capacitor
It is effective to connect a phase-advancing capacitor to the main power supply for
the device and load to ameliorate power supply distortion (high harmonic wave) due to
thyristor phase control by enhancing power factor.
1 μF capacitor should be effective for current capacity 1 A.
This is a very simple method, but you should take the following precautions.
(1) High harmonic wave current flows into the capacitor, so pay attention to
the rated current of the capacitor and watch out for temperature rise.
(2) The capacitor may cause resonation with inductance of the power supply line
resulting in high harmonic wave voltage; check the power supply waveform.
*We recommend the Panasonic N2 low voltage phase-advancing capacitor.
Noise filter connection diagram
Load
(heater)
Power
supply
PAC18A
R
U
Noise filter
Phase-advancing capacitor connection diagram
PAC18A
Load
(heater)
Power
supply
㻾
㼁
Phase-advancing
capacitor