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Receiving Inspection and Storage 

Thank you for selecting the HarmonicGuard Passive (HGP) filter. TCI has produced this filter for use 
in many variable frequency  drive  (VFD)  applications that require input power line harmonic current 
reduction. This manual describes how to install, operate and maintain the HGP filter. 

Receiving Inspection 

The  HGP  filter has been thoroughly inspected and functionally tested at the factory and carefully 
packaged for shipment. When you receive the unit, you should immediately inspect the shipping 
container and report any damage to the carrier that delivered the unit. Verify that the part number of 
the unit you received is the same as the part number listed on your purchase order. 

TCI Limited Warranty Policy 

TCI, LLC (“TCI”) warrants to the original purchaser only that its products will be free from defects in materials 
and workmanship under normal use and service for a period originating on the date of shipment from TCI and 
expiring at the end of the period described below: 

Product Family 

Warranty Period 

KLR, KDR 

For the life of the drive with which they are installed. 

KLC, KLCUL, KMG, 

V1k 

One (1) year of useful service, 

not to exceed 18 months from the date of shipment. 

HGP, HG7, KH, 3H, KRF 

Three (3) years from the date of shipment. 

KCAP, KTR, KMP 

Five (5) years from the date of shipment. 

All Other Products 

One (1) year of useful service, 

not to exceed 18 months from the date of shipment. 

The foregoing limited warranty is TCI’s sole warranty with respect to its products and TCI makes no other 
warranty, representation, or promise as to the quality or performance of TCI’s products. THIS EXPRESS 
LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED 
WARRANTIES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 

This warranty shall not apply if the product was: 

 

a)  altered or repaired by anyone 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 remedy under this warranty is expressly limited, at TCI’s option, to (i) repair or 
replacement of that product, or (ii) return of the product and refund of the purchase price. Such remedy shall be 
Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy. TCI SHALL NOT, IN ANY EVENT, BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL 
DAMAGES  OR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF 
INCOME, LOSS OF TIME, LOST SALES, INJURY TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, LIABILITY BUYER 
INCURS WITH RESPECT TO ANY OTHER PERSON, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR FOR ANY 
OTHER TYPE OR FORM OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OR ECONOMIC LOSS. 

The foregoing warranties do not cover reimbursement for removal, transportation, reinstallation, or any other 
expenses that may be incurred in connection with the repair or replacement of the TCI product. 

The employees and sales agents of TCI are not authorized to make additional warranties about TCI’s products. 
TCI’s employees and sales agents oral statements do not constitute warranties, these shall not be relied upon by 
the Buyer, and are not part of any contract for sale. All warranties of TCI embodied in this writing and no other 
warranties are given beyond those set forth herein. 

TCI will not accept the return of any product without its prior written approval. Please consult TCI Customer 
Service for instructions on the Return Authorization Procedure. 

Storage Instructions 

If the HGP  filter is to be stored before use, be sure that it is stored in a location that conforms to 
published storage humidity and temperature specifications stated in Table 2 (HarmonicGuard Passive 
Filter Technical Specifications). Store the unit in its original packaging. 

Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: [email protected]

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 4: ...Buy www ValinOnline com Phone 844 385 3099 Email CustomerService valin com ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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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