Contents AHF005/010 Design Guide

Contents

1 How to Read this Design Guide 3

2 Safety and Conformity 4

2.1.2 Abbreviations 4
2.1.3 CE Conformity and Labelling 5
2.1.4 Warnings 5

3 Introduction to Harmonics and Mitigation 7

3.1 What are Harmonics? 7
3.1.1 Linear Loads 7
3.1.2 Non-linear Loads 7
3.1.3 The Effect of Harmonics in a Power Distribution System 9
3.2 Harmonic Limitation Standards and Requirements 9
3.3 Harmonic Mitigation 10

4 Introduction to Advanced Harmonic Filters 12

4.1 Operation Principle 12
4.1.1 Power Factor 13
4.1.2 Capacitor Disconnect 14

5 Selection of Advanced Harmonic Filter 15

5.1 How to Select the Correct AHF 15
5.1.1 Calculation of the Correct Filter Size Needed 15
5.1.2 Calculation Example 15
5.2 Electrical Data 16
5.2.1 Accessories 22
5.3 General Specification 23
5.3.1 General Technical Data 23
5.3.2 Environmental Data 23

6 How to Install 24
6.1 Mechanical Mounting 24
6.1.1 Safety Requirements of Mechanical Installation 24
6.1.2 Mounting 24
6.1.3 Recommendations for Installation in Industrial Enclosures 24
6.1.4 Ventilation 24
6.2 Electrical Installation 25
6.2.1 Over Temperature Protection 25
6.2.2 Capacitor Disconnect 25
6.2.3 Wiring 27
6.2.4 Fuses 28

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6.3 Mechanical Dimensions 29

6.3.1 Sketches 29
6.3.2 Physical Dimension 41
6.3.3 Weight 41

7 How to Programme the Frequency Converter 42

7.1.1 DC-link Compensation Disabling 42

Index 43

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1 How to Read this Design Guide 1 1

This Design Guide will introduce all aspects of the Advanced

Harmonic Filters for your VLT® FC Series Drive. It describes
Harmonics and how to mitigate them, provide installation
instructions and guidance about how to programme the
frequency converter.

Danfoss technical literature is also available online at

www.danfoss.com/BusinessAreas/DrivesSolutions/Documen-
tations/Technical+Documentation.

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2 Safety and Conformity 2.1.2 Abbreviations

Active Power P
2 2 2.1.1 Symbols
Advanced Harmonic Filter AHF
Alternating current AC
American wire gauge AWG
Symbols used in this manual:
Ampere/AMP A
Apparent Power S
NOTE Degrees Celsius °C
Indicates something to be noted by the reader.
Direct current DC
Displacement Power Factor DPF
CAUTION Electro Magnetic Compatibility EMC
Drive FC
Indicates a general warning. Gram g
Harmonic Calculation Software HCS
WARNING Hertz Hz
Kilohertz kHz
Indicates a high-voltage warning. Local Control Panel LCP
Meter m
✮ Indicates default setting Millihenry Inductance mH
Milliampere mA
Millisecond ms
Minute min
Motion Control Tool MCT
Nanofarad nF
Newton Meters Nm
Nominal motor current IM,N
Nominal motor frequency fM,N
Nominal motor power PM,N
Nominal motor voltage UM,N
Parameter par.
Partial Weighted Harmonic Distor- PWHD
tion
Point of Common Coupling PCC
Power Factor PF
Protective Extra Low Voltage PELV
Rated Inverter Output Current IINV
Reactive Power Q
Revolutions Per Minute RPM
Second s
Short circuit ratio RSCE
Total Demand Distortion TDD
Total Harmonic Distortion THD
Total Harmonic Current Distortior THiD
Total Harmonic Voltage Distortior THvD
True Power Factor TPF
Volts V
IVLT,MAX The maximum output current.
IVLT,N The rated output current
supplied by the frequency
converter.

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Equipment containing electrical components may CAUTION

not be disposed of together with domestic waste.
When in use the filter surface temperature rises. DO NOT
It must be separately collected with electrical and
electronic waste according to local and currently touch filter during operation. 2 2
valid legislation.

CAUTION
MCC 101/102
Design Guide
To prevent resonances in the DC-link, it is recommended
to disable the dynamic DC-link compensation by setting
par. 14-51 to OFF.Se chapter Ho to Programme the
Frequency Converter.

CAUTION
Temperature contactor must be used to prevent
damage of the filter caused by over temperature. An
2.1.3 CE Conformity and Labelling immediate stop or a controlled ramp down within 30
seconds has to be performed to prevent filter damage.
What is CE Conformity and Labelling?
The purpose of CE labelling is to avoid technical trade
obstacles within EFTA and the EU. The EU has introduced the
NOTE
Never attempt to repair a defect filter.
CE label as a simple way of showing whether a product
complies with the relevant EU directives. The CE label says
nothing about the specifications or quality of the product. NOTE
The low-voltage directive (73/23/EEC)
The filters represented in this Design Guide are specially
Frequency converters must be CE labelled in accordance with
designed and tested for operation with Danfoss
the low-voltage directive of January 1, 1997. The directive
frequency converters (FC 102/202/301 and 302) Danfoss
applies to all electrical equipment and appliances used in the
takes no responsibility for the use of the filters with third
50 - 1000 V AC and the 75 - 1500 V DC voltage ranges. Danfoss
party frequency converters.
CE-labels in accordance with the directive and issues a
declaration of conformity upon request. WARNING
2.1.4 Warnings Non - authorized removal of required cover, inappropri-
ate use, incorrect installation or operation, creates the
risk of severe injury to persons or damage to material
WARNING assets.
Improper installation of the filter or the frequency
converter may cause equipment failure, serious injury or CAUTION
death. Follow this Design Guide and install according to
National and Local Electrical Codes. All operations concerning transport, installation and
commissioning as well as maintenance must be carried
out by qualified, skilled personnel (IEC 60364 and
WARNING CENELEC HD 384 or IEC 60364 and IEC-Report 664 or DIN
VDE 0110. National regulations for the prevention of
Never work on a filter in operation. Touching the electri- accidents must be observed).
cal parts may be fatal - even after the equipment has
been disconnected from the drive or motor.
NOTE
According to this basic safety information qualified
WARNING skilled personnel are persons who are familiar with the
assembly, commissioning and operation of the product
Before disconnecting the filter, wait at least the voltage and who have the qualifications necessary for their
discharge time stated in the Design Guide for the occupation .
corresponding frequency converter to avoid electrical
shock hazard.

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NOTE
The filters are components, that are designed for instal-
lation in electrical systems or machinery.
2 2 When installing in machines, commissioning of the
filters (i.e. the starting of operation as directed) is
prohibited until it is proven, that the machine
corresponds to the regulations of the EC Directive
83/392/EEC (Machinery Directive); EN 60204 must be
observed.

NOTE
Commissioning (i.e. starting operation as directed) is
only allowed when there is compliance with the EMC-
Directive 89/336/EEC.
The filters meet the requirements of the Low-Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC. The technical data and information
on the connection conditions must be obtained from
the nameplate and the documentation and must be
observed in all cases.

NOTE
The filter must be protected from inappropriate loads. In
particular; during transport and handling: Components
are not allowed to be bent. Distance between isolation
must not be altered. Touching of electronic components
and contacts must be avoided.

NOTE
When measuring on live filters, the valid national regula-
tions for the prevention of accidents (e.g. VBG 4) must
be observed.
The electrical installation must be carried out according
to the appropriate regulations (e.g. cable cross-sections,
fuses, PE-connection). When using the filters with
frequency converters without safe separation from the
supply line (to VDE 0100) all control wiring has to be
included in further protective measures (e.g. double
insulated or shielded, grounded and insulated).

NOTE
Systems where filters are installed, if applicable, have to
be equipped with additional monitoring and protective
devices according to the valid safety regulations e.g. law
on technical tools, regulations for the prevention of
accidents, etc.

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In this case, the AC power has three components: real power

3 Introduction to Harmonics and (P), reactive power (Q) and apparent power (S). The apparent
Mitigation power is:
S =U ×I
(where S=[kVA], P=[kW] and Q=[kVAR])

3.1 What are Harmonics? In the case of a perfectly sinusoidal waveform P, Q and S can 3 3
3.1.1 Linear Loads be expressed as vectors that form a triangle:
S2 = P2+Q2

On a sinusoidal AC supply a purely resistive loads (for example

an incandescent light bulb) will draw a sinusoidal current, in
phase with the supply voltage.

The power dissipated by the load is:

P =U ×I

The displacement angle between current and voltage is φ. The

For reactive loads (such as an induction motor) the current will displacement power factor is the ratio between the active
no longer be in phase with the voltage, but will lag the power (P) and apparent power (S):
voltage creating a lagging true power factor with a value less P
DPF = = cos (ϕ)
S
than 1. In the case of capacitive loads the current is in advance
of the voltage, creating a leading true power factor with a
value less than 1. 3.1.2 Non-linear Loads

Non-linear loads (such as diode rectifiers) draw a non-sinusoi-

dal current. The figure below shows the current drawn by a
6-pulse rectifier on a three phase supply.

A non-sinusoidal waveform can be decomposed in a sum of

sinusoidal waveforms with periods equal to integer multiples
of the fundamental waveform.
f (t ) = ∑ ah × sin (h ω1t )

See following illustrations.

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The integer multiples of the fundamental frequency ω1 are In a linear system the true power factor is equal to the
called harmonics. The RMS value of a non-sinusoidal displacement power factor:
waveform (current or voltage) is expressed as: PF = DPF = cos (ϕ)
h max
I RMS = ∑ I (2h )
h =1 In non-linear systems the relationship between true power
factor and displacement power factor is:
DPF
The amount of harmonics in a waveform gives the distortion PF =
1 + THD 2
factor, or total harmonic distortion (THD), represented by the
ratio of RMS of the harmonic content to the RMS value of the
The power factor is decreased by reactive power and harmon-
fundamental quantity, expressed as a percentage of the
ic loads. Low power factor results in a high RMS current that
fundamental:
produces higher losses in the supply cables and transformers.
( )
h max I 2
THD = ∑ Ih × 100 %
h =2 1
In the power quality context, the total demand distortion
(TDD) term is often encountered. The TDD does not character-
Using the THD, the relationship between the RMS current IRMS
ize the load, but it is a system parameter. TDD expresses the
and the fundamental current I1 can be expressed as:
current harmonic distortion in percentage of the maximum
I RMS = I 1 × 1 + THD 2
demand current IL.

( )
h max I 2
TDD = ∑ I h × 100 %
The same applies for voltage. h =2 L

The true power factor PF (λ) is: Another term often encountered in literature is the partial
P
PF = weighted harmonic distortion (PWHD). PWHD represents a
S
weighted harmonic distortion that contains only the harmon-
ics between the 14th and the 40th, as shown in the following
definition:

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PWHD =
40
∑
h =14
( )
Ih 2
I1
× 100 %
The negative effect of harmonics is twofold:
• Harmonic currents contribute to system losses (in
cabling, transformer)
3.1.3 The Effect of Harmonics in a Power • Harmonic voltage distortion causes disturbance to
Distribution System other loads and increase losses in other loads

The figure below shows an example of a small distribution 3 3

system. A transformer is connected on the primary side to a
point of common coupling PCC1, on the medium voltage
supply. The transformer has an impedance Zxfr and feeds a
number of loads. The point of common coupling where all
loads are connected together is PCC2. Each load is connected
through cables that have an impedance Z1, Z2, Z3.

3.2 Harmonic Limitation Standards and

Requirements
The requirements for harmonic limitation can be:

• Application specific requirements

• Requirements from standards that have to be

observed
The application specific requirements are related to a specific
installation where there are technical reasons for limiting the
harmonics.

For example on a 250 kVA transformer with two 110 kW

motors connected. One is connected direct on-line and the
Harmonic currents drawn by non-linear loads cause distortion other one is supplied through a frequency converter. If the
of the voltage because of the voltage drop on the impedances direct on-line motor should also be supplied through a
of the distribution system. Higher impedances result in higher frequency converter the transformer will, in this case, be
levels of voltage distortion. undersized. In order to retrofit, without changing the
transformer, the harmonic distortion from the two drives has
Current distortion relates to apparatus performance and it to be mitigated using AHF filters.
relates to the individual load. Voltage distortion relates to
system performance. It is not possible to determine the There are various harmonic mitigation standards, regulations
voltage distortion in the PCC knowing only the load’s harmon- and recommendations. Different standards apply in different
ic performance. In order to predict the distortion in the PCC geographical areas and industries. The following four
the configuration of the distribution system and relevant commonly encountered standards will be presented:
impedances must be known.

• IEC61000-3-2
A commonly used term for describing the impedance of a grid
is the short circuit ratio Rsce, defined as the ratio between the • IEC61000-3-12
short circuit apparent power of the supply at the PCC (Ssc) and • IEC61000-3-4
the rated apparent power of the load (Sequ):
Sce
• IEEE 519
Rsce =
Sequ • G5/4
U2
where Ssc = and Sequ = U × I equ
Z supply

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IEC61000-3-2, Limits for harmonic current emissions Please note that these limits apply at the PCC to the utility.
(equipment input current ≤ 16 A per phase) While requiring individual loads to comply with these limits
The scope of IEC61000-3-2 is equipment connected to the also ensures the compliance at the PCC, this is rarely the most
public low-voltage distribution system having an input current economic solution, being unnecessarily expensive. The most
up to and including 16 A per phase. Four emission classes are effective way to meet the harmonic distortion requirements is
defined: Class A through D. The VLT drives are in Class A. to mitigate at the individual loads and measure at the PCC.
3 3 However, there are no limits for professional equipment with a However, if in a specific application it is required that the
total rated power greater than 1 kW. individual drive should comply with the IEEE519 current
IEC61000-3-12, Limits for harmonic currents produced by distortion limits, an AHF can be employed to meet these
equipment connected to public low-voltage systems with limits.
input current >16 A and ≤75 A G5/4, Engineering recommendation, planning levels for
The scope of IEC61000-3-12 is equipment connected to the harmonic voltage distortion and the connection of non-linear
public low-voltage distribution system having an input current equipment to transmission systems and distribution networks
between 16 A and 75 A. The emission limits are currently only in the United Kingdom
for 230/400 V 50 Hz systems and limits for other systems will G5/4 sets planning levels for harmonic voltage distortion to be
be added in the future. The emission limits that apply for used in the process of connecting non-linear equipment. A
drives are given in Table 4 in the standard. There are require- process for establishing individual customer emission limits
ments for individual harmonics (5th, 7th, 11th, and 13th) and based on these planning levels is described. G5/4 is a system
for THD and PWHD. Frequency converters from the Automa- level standard.
tion Drive series (FC 102 HVAC, FC 202 Aqua and FC 302
Industry) comply with these limits without additional filtering. For 400 V the voltage THD planning level is 5 % at the PCC.
Limits for odd and even harmonics in 400 V systems are given
IEC61000-3-4, Limits, Limitation of emission of harmonic in Table 2 in the standard. An assessment procedure for the
currents in low-voltage power supply systems for equipment connection of non-linear equipment is described. The
with rated current greater than 16 A procedure follows three stages, aiming to balance the level of
IEC61000-3-12 supersedes IEC61000-3-4 for currents up to 75 detail required by the assessment process with the degree of
A. Therefore the scope of IEC61000-3-4 is equipment with risk that the connection of particular equipment will result in
rated current greater than 75 A connected to the public low- unacceptable voltage harmonic distortion.
voltage distribution system. It has the status of Technical report
and should not be seen as an international standard. A three- Compliance of a system containing VLT® frequency converters
stage assessment procedure is described for the connection of depends on the specific topology and population of non-
equipment to the public supply and equipment above 75 A is linear loads. AHF can be employed to meet the requirements
limited to stage 3 connection based on the load's agreed power. of G5/4.
The supply authority may accept the connection of the
equipment on the basis of the agreed active power of the
load's installation and local requirements of the power supply
3.3 Harmonic Mitigation
authority apply. The manufacturer shall provide individual To mitigate the harmonics caused by the frequency converter
harmonics and the values for THD and PWHD. 6-pulse recitifier several solutions exist and they all have their
IEEE519, IEEE recommended practices and requirements for advantages and disadvantages. The choice of the right
harmonic control in electrical power systems solution depends on several factors:
IEEE519 establishes goals for the design of electrical systems
that include both linear and nonlinear loads. Waveform distor- • The grid (background distortion, mains unbalance,
tion goals are established and the interface between sources resonance and type of supply - transformer/genera-
and loads is described as point of common coupling (PCC). tor)
IEEE519 is a system standard that aims the control of the • Application (load profile, number of loads and load
voltage distortion at the PCC to a THD of 5 % and limits the size)
maximum individual frequency voltage harmonic to 3 %. The
development of harmonic current limits aims the limitation of
• Local/national requirements/regulations (IEEE519,
IEC, G5/4, etc.)
harmonic injection from individual customers so they will not
cause unacceptable voltage distortion levels and the limita- • Total cost of ownership (initial cost, efficiency,
tion of the overall harmonic distortion of the system voltage maintenance, etc.)
supplied by the utility. Harmonic solutions can be divided into two main categories:
The current distortion limits are given in Table 10.3 in the passive and active. Where the passive solutions consist of
standard and depend on the ratio ISC/IL where ISC is the short capacitors, inductors or a combination of the two in different
circuit current at the utility PCC and IL is the maximum arrangements.
demand load current. The limits are given for individual
harmonics up to the 35th and total demand distortion (TDD).

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The simplest solution is to add inductors/reactors of typically 3

% to 5 % in front of the frequency converter. This added
inductance reduces the amount of harmonic currents
produced by the drive. More advanced passive solutions
combine capacitors and inductors in trap arrangement
specially tuned to eliminate harmonics starting from e.g. the
5th harmonic. 3 3
The active solutions determine the exact current that would
cancel the harmonics present in the circuit and synthesizes
and injects that current into the system. Thus the active
solution can mitigate the real-time harmonic disturbances,
which makes these solutions very effective at any load profile.
To read more about the Danfoss active solutions Low Harmon-
ic Drive (LHD) or Active Filters (AAF) please see MG.34.Ox.yy
and MG.90.Vx.yy.

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I line RMS [A] Fundamental THiD [%] Total harmonic

4 Introduction to Advanced current at 50 Hz I1 current Ih RMS
Harmonic Filters RMS [A] [A]1
9.6 9.59 5.45 0.52
15.24 15.09 13.78 2.07
20.24 20.08 12.46 2.5
4.1 Operation Principle
25.17 25 11.56 2.89
The Danfoss Advanced Harmonic Filters (AHF) consist of a 30.27 30.1 10.5 3.15
main inductor L0 and a two-stage absorption circuit with the 34.2 34.03 9.95 3.39
4 4 inductors L1 and L2 and the capacitors C1 and C2. The absorp-
tion circuit is specially tuned to eliminate harmonics starting 1)The total harmonic current has been calculated. The THiD vs.
with the 5th harmonic and is specific for the designed supply load plot is shown in the following figure:
frequency. Consequently the circuit for 50 Hz has different
parameters than the circuit for 60 Hz.

AHFs are available in two variants for two performance levels: It can be observed that at partial load, 15 A, the THiD is
AHF005 with 5 % THiD (total current harmonic distortion) and approximately 14 %, compared to 10 % at the nominal load of
AHF010 with 10 % THiD. The strategy behind the two levels is 34 A. On the other hand, the total harmonic current is only
to offer a performance similar to 12 pulse rectifiers with the 2.07 A at 15 A line current against 3.39 A harmonic current at
AHF010 and a performance similar to 18 pulse rectifiers with 34 A line current. Thus, THiD is only a relative indicator of the
AHF005. harmonic performance. The harmonic distortion of the voltage
will be less at partial load than at nominal load.
The filter performance in terms of THiD varies as a function of Factors such as background distortion and grid unbalance can
the load. At nominal load the performance of the filter should affect the performance of AHF filters. The specific figures are
be equal or better than 10 % THiD for AHF010 and 5 % THiD different from filter to filter and the graphs below show typical
for AHF005. performance characteristics. For specific details a harmonic
design tool such as MCT 31 or Harmonic Calculation Software
At partial load the THiD has higher values. However, the (HCS) should be used.
absolute value of the harmonic current is lower at partial
loads, even if the THiD has a higher value. Consequently, the Background distortion: The design of the filters aims to
negative effect of the harmonics at partial loads will be lower achieve 10 % respectively 5 % THiD levels with a background
than at full load. distortion of THvD = 2 %. Practical measurements on typical
grid conditions in installations with frequency converters
Example: show that often the performance of the filter is slightly better
An 18.5 kW drive is installed on a 400 V/50 Hz grid with a 34 A with a 2 % background distortion. However, the complexity of
AHF010 (type code AHF-DA-34-400-50-20-A). the grid conditions and mix of specific harmonics can not
Following values are measured for different load currents, allow a general rule about the performance on a distorted
using a harmonic analyzer: grid. Therefore we have chosen to present worst-case
performance deterioration characteristics with the
background distortion.

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4.1.1 Power Factor

In no load conditions (the frequency converter is in stand-by)

the frequency converter current is negligible and the main
current drawn from the grid is the current through the capaci-
tors in the harmonic filter. Therefore the power factor is close
to 0, capacitive. The capacitive current is approximately 25 %
of the filter nominal current (depends on filter size, typical
values between 20 and 25 %). The power factor increases with
Illustration 4.1: AHF005 the load. Because of the higher value of the main inductor L0 4 4
in the AHF005, the power factor is slightly higher than in the
AHF010.

Following graphs show typical values for the true power factor
on AHF010 and AHF005.

Illustration 4.2: AHF010

Performance at 10% THvD has not been plotted. However, the

filters have been tested and can operate at 10% THvD but the
filter performance can no longer be guaranteed.
Illustration 4.5: AHF005

The filter performance also deteriorates with the unbalance of

the supply. Typical performance is shown in the graphs below:

Illustration 4.6: AHF010

Illustration 4.3: AHF005

Illustration 4.4: AHF010

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4.1.2 Capacitor Disconnect

If the specific application requires a higher power factor at no-

load and the reduction of the capacitive current in stand-by, a
capacitor disconnect should be used. A contactor disconnects
the capacitor at loads below 20 %. It is important to note that
the capacitors may not be connected at full load or disconnec-
ted at no load.

4 4 It is very important to consider the capacitive current in the

design of applications where the harmonic filter is supplied by
a generator. The capacitive current can overexcite the genera-
tor in no-load and low-load condition. The over-excitation
causes an increase of the voltage that can exceed the allowed
voltage for the AHF and the frequency converter. Therefore a
capacitor disconnect should always be used in generator
applications and the design carefully considered.

Compared to multi-pulse rectifiers, passive harmonic filter

(such as AHF) are more robust against background distortion
and supply imbalance. However, the performance of passive
filters is inferior to the performance of active filters when it
comes to partial load performance and power factor. For
details about the performance positioning of the various
harmonic mitigation solutions offered by Danfoss, please
consult the relevant harmonic mitigation literature.

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5 Selection of Advanced Harmon- 5.1.2 Calculation Example

ic Filter System mains voltage (UL): 380 V

Motor name plate power(PM): 55 kW
Motor efficiency (ƞM): 0.96
This chapter will provide guidance about how to choose the FC efficiency (ƞFC): 0.97
right filter size and contains calculation examples, electrical AHF effiency (ƞAHF)(worst case estimate): 0.98
data and the general specification of the filters.

Maximum line current (RMS):

5.1 How to Select the Correct AHF
PM × 1000 55 × 1000
= = 91.57 A
For optimal performance the AHF should be sized for the
mains input current to the frequency converter. This is the
U L × ηM × η FC × η AHF × 3 380 × 0.96 × 0.97 × 0.98 × 3

In this case a 96 A filter must be chosen.

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input current drawn based on the expected load of the
frequency converter and not the size of the frequency
converter itself.

5.1.1 Calculation of the Correct Filter Size

Needed

The mains input current of the frequency converter (IFC,L) can

be calculated using the nominal motor current (IM,N) and the
displacement factor (Cos φ) of the motor. Both values are
normally printed on the name plate of the motor. In case the
nominal motor voltage (UM,N) is unequal to the actual mains
voltage (UL), the calculated current must be corrected with the
ratio between these voltages as shown in the following
U M ,N
equation:I FC .L = 1.1 × I M , N × cos (ρ) ×
UL

The AHF chosen must have a nominal current (IAHF,N) equal to

or larger than the calculated frequency converter mains input
current (IFC,L).

NOTE
Do not oversize the AHF. The best harmonic perform-
ance is obtained at nominal filter load. Using an
oversized filter will most likely result in reduced THiD
performance.

If several frequency converters are to be connected to the

same filter, the AHF must be sized according to the sum of the
calculated mains input currents.

NOTE
If the AHF is sized for a specific load and the motor is
changed, the current must be recalculated to avoid
overloading the AHF.

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Code number Code number Filter current Typical motor VLT power and current Losses Acoustic noise Frame size
AHF005 AHF010 rating ratings AHF005 AHF010
IP00/IP20 IP00/IP20 A kW kW A W W dBA AHF005 AHF010
130B1392 130B1262 10 3 PK37-P4K0 1.2-9 131 93 <70 X1 X1
130B1229 130B1027
380 V - 415 V, 50 Hz
130B1393 130B1263 14 7.5 P5K5-P7K5 14.4 184 118 <70 X1 X1
130B1231 130B1058
130B1394 130B1268 22 11 P11K 22 258 206 <70 X2 X2
5.2 Electrical Data

130B1232 130B1059
Selection of Advanced Harmo...

130B1395 130B1270 29 15 P15K 29 298 224 <70 X2 X2

130B1233 130B1089
130B1396 130B1273 34 18.5 P18K 34 335 233 <72 X3 X3
130B1238 130B1094
130B1397 130B1274 40 22 P22K 40 396 242 <72 X3 X3
130B1239 130B1111
130B1398 130B1275 55 30 P30K 55 482 274 <72 X3 X3
130B1240 130B1176
130B1399 130B1281 66 37 P37K 66 574 352 <72 X4 X4
130B1241 130B1180
130B1442 130B1291 82 45 P45K 82 688 374 <72 X4 X4
130B1247 130B1201
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130B1443 130B1292 96 55 P55K 96 747 428 <75 X5 X5

130B1248 130B1204
130B1444 130B1293 133 75 P75K 133 841 488 <75 X5 X5
130B1249 130B1207
130B1445 130B1294 171 90 P90K 171 962 692 <75 X6 X6
130B1250 130B1213

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130B1446 130B1295 204 110 P110 204 1080 742 <75 X6 X6
130B1251 130B1214
130B1447 130B1369 251 132 P132 251 1195 864 <75 X7 X7
130B1258 130B1215
130B1448 130B1370 304 160 P160 304 1288 905 <75 X7 X7
130B1259 130B1216
130B1449 130B1389 381 200 P200 381 1510 1175 <77 X8 X7
130B1260 130B1217
130B1469 130B1391 480 250 P250 472 1852 1542 <77 X8 X8
130B1261 130B1228
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AHF005 AHF010 rating current ratings AHF005 AHF010
IP00/IP20 IP00/IP20 A kW kW A W W dBA AHF00 AHF010
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2 x 130B1448 2 x 130B1370 608 315 P315 590 2576 1810 <80
2 x 130B1259 2 x 130B1216
2 x 130B3153 2 x 130B3151 650 355 P355 647 2812 1904 <80
2 x 130B3152 2 x 130B3136
130B1448 + 130B1449 130B1370 + 130B1389 685 400 P400 684 2798 2080 <80
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130B1259 + 130B1260 130B1216 + 130B1217

2 x 130B1449 2 x 130B1389 762 450 P450 779 3020 2350 <80
2 x 130B1260 2 x 130B1217
130B1449 + 130B1469 130B1389 + 130B1391 861 500 P500 857 3362 2717 <80
130B1260 + 130B1261 130B1217 + 130B1228
2 x 130B1469 2 x 130B1391 960 560 P560 964 3704 3084 <80
2 x 130B1261 2 x 130B1228
3 x 130B1449 3 x 130B1389 1140 630 P630 1090 4530 3525 <80
3 x 130B1260 3 x 130B1217
2 x 130B1449 + 130B1469 2 x 130B1389 + 130B1391 1240 710 P710 1227 4872 3892 <80
2 x 130B1260 + 130B1261 2 x 130B1217 + 130B1228
3 x 130B1469 3 x 130B1391 1440 800 P800 1422 5556 4626 <80
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3 x 1301261 3 x 130B1228
2 x 130B1449 + 2 x 130B1469 2 x 130B1389 + 2 x 130B1391 1720 1000 P1000 1675 6724 5434 <80
2 x 130B1260 + 2 x 130B1261 2 x 130B1217 + 2 x 130B1228

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Code number Codenumber AHF010 Filter current Typical motor VLT power and current Losses Acoustic noise Frame size
AHF005 IP00/IP20 rating ratings AHF005 AHF010
IP00/IP20 A kW kW A W W dBA AHF005 AHF010
130B3095 130B2874 10 3 PK37-P4K0 1.2-9 131 93 <70 X1 X1
130B1257 130B2262
380 V - 415 V, 60 Hz

130B3096 130B2875 14 7.5 P5K5-P7K5 14.14 184 118 <70 X1 X1

130B2858 130B2265
130B3097 130B2876 22 11 P11K 22 258 206 <70 X2 X2
130B2859 130B2268
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130B3098 130B2877 29 15 P15K 29 298 224 <70 X2 X2

130B2860 130B2294
130B3099 130B3000 34 18.5 P18K 34 335 233 <72 X3 X3
130B2861 130B2297
130B3124 130B3083 40 22 P22K 40 396 242 <72 X3 X3
130B2862 130B2303
130B3125 130B3084 55 30 P30K 55 482 274 <72 X3 X3
130B2863 130B2445
130B3026 130B3085 66 37 P37K 66 574 352 <72 X4 X4
130B2864 130B2459
130B3127 130B3086 82 45 P45K 82 688 374 <72 X4 X4
130B2865 130B2488
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130B3128 130B3087 96 55 P55K 96 747 427 <75 X5 X5

130B2866 130B2489
130B3129 130B3088 133 75 P75K 133 841 488 <75 X5 X5
130B2867 130B2498
130B3130 130B3089 171 90 P90K 171 962 692 <75 X6 X6
130B2868 130B2499

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130B3131 130B3090 204 110 P110 204 1080 743 <75 X6 X6
130B2869 130B2500
130B3132 130B3091 251 132 P132 251 1194 864 <75 X7 X7
130B2870 130B2700
130B3133 130B3092 304 160 P160 304 1288 905 <75 X7 X7
130B2871 130B2819
130B3134 130B3093 381 200 P200 381 1510 1175 <77 X8 X8
130B2872 130B2855
130B3135 130B3094 480 250 P250 472 1850 1542 <77 X8 X8
130B2873 130B2856
 Code number AHF005 Codenumber AHF010 Filter current Typical VLT power and current Losses Acoustic noise Frame size
IP00/IP20 IP00/IP20 rating motor ratings AHF005 AHF010
A kW kW A W W dBA AHF005 AHF010
2 x 130B3133 2 x 130B3092 608 315 P315 590 2576 1810 <80
2 x 130B2871 2 x 130B2819
2 x 130B3157 2 x 130B3155 650 315 P355 647 2812 1904 <80
2 x 130B3156 2 x 130B3154
130B3133 + 130B3134 130B3092 + 130B3093 685 355 P400 684 2798 2080 <80
130B2871 + 130B2872 130B2819 + 130B2855
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2 x 130B3134 2 x 130B3093 762 400 P450 779 3020 2350 <80

2 x 130B2872 2 x 130B2855
130B3134 + 130B3135 130B3093 + 130B3094 861 450 P500 857 3362 2717 <80
130B2872 + 130B3135 130B2855 + 130B2856
2 x 130B3135 2 x 130B3094 960 500 P560 964 3704 3084 <80
2 x 130B2873 2 x 130B2856
3 x 130B3134 3 x 130B3093 1140 560 P630 1090 4530 3525 <80
3 x 130B2872 3 x 130B2855
2 x 130B3134 + 130B3135 2 x 130B3093 + 130B3094 1240 630 P710 1227 4872 3892 <80
2 x 130B2872 + 130B2873 2 x 130B2855 + 130B2856
3 x 130B3135 3 x 130B3094 1440 710 P800 1422 5556 4626 <80
3 x 130B2873 3 x 130B2856
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2 x 130B3134 + 2 x 130B3135 2 x 130B3093 + 2 x 130B3094 1722 800 P1000 1675 6724 5434 <80
2 x 130B2872 + 2 x 130B2873 2 x 130B2855 + 2 x 130B2856

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AHF005 AHF010 rating ratings AHF005 AHF010
IP00/IP20 IP00/IP20 A kW kW A W W dBA AHF005 AHF010
130B1787 130B1770 10 3 PK37-P4K0 1-7.4 131 93 <70 X1 X1
130B1752 130B1482
440 V - 480 V, 60 Hz

130B1788 130B1771 17 7.5 P5K5-P7K5 9.9+13 184 188 <70 X1 X1

130B1753 130B1483
130B1789 130B1772 19 11 P11K 19 258 206 <70 X2 X2
130B1754 130B1484
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130B1790 130B1773 25 15 P15K 25 298 224 <70 X2 X2

130B1755 130B1485
130B1791 130B1774 31 18.5 P18K 31 335 233 <72 X3 X3
130B1756 130B1486
130B1792 130B1775 36 22 P22K 36 396 242 <72 X3 X3
130B1757 130B1487
130B1793 130B1776 48 30 P30K 47 482 374 <72 X3 X3
130B1758 130B1488
130B1794 130B1777 60 37 P37K 59 574 352 <72 X4 X4
130B1759 130B1491
130B1795 130B1778 73 45 P45K 73 688 374 <72 X4 X4
130B1760 130B1492
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130B1796 130B1779 95 55 P55K 95 747 428 <75 X5 X5

130B1761 130B1793
130B1797 130B1780 118 75 P75K 118 841 488 <75 X5 X5
130B1762 130B1494
130B1798 130B1781 154 90 P90K 154 962 692 <75 X6 X6
130B1763 130B1495

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130B1799 130B1782 183 110 P110 183 1080 743 <75 X6 X6
130B1764 130B1496
130B1900 130B1783 231 132 P132 231 1194 864 <75 X7 X7
130B1765 130B1497
130B2200 130B1784 291 160 P160 291 1288 905 <75 X7 X7
130B1766 130B1498
130B2257 130B1785 355 200 P200 348 1406 952 <75 X8 X8
130B1768 130B1499
130B2259 130B1786 436 250 P250 436 1852 1542 <77 X8 X7
130B1769 130B1751
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IP00/IP20 IP00/IP20 rating motor ratings AHF005 AHF010
A kW kW A W W dBA AHF005 AHF010
130B1900 + 130B2200 130B1783 + 130B1784 522 315 P315 531 2482 1769 <80
130B1765 + 130B1766 130B1497 + 130B1498
2 x 130B2200 2 x 130B1784 582 355 P355 580 2576 1810 <80
2 x 130B1766 2 x 130B1498
130B2200 + 130B3166 130B1784 + 130B3166 671 400 P400 667 2798 2080 <80
130B1766 + 130B3167 130B1498 + 130B3165
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2 x 130B2257 2 x 130B1785 710 450 P450 711 2812 1904 <80

2 x 130B1768 2 x 130B1499
2 x 130B3168 2 x 130B3166 760 500 P500 759 3020 2350 <80
2 x 130B3167 2 x 130B3165
2 x 130B2259 2 x 130B1786 872 560 P560 867 3704 3084 <80
2 x 130B1769 2 x 130B1751
3 x 130B2257 3 x 130B1785 1065 630 P630 1022 4218 2856 <80
3 x 130B1768 3 x 130B1499
3 x 130B3168 3 x 130B3166 1140 710 P710 1129 4530 3525 <80
3 x 130B3167 3 x 130B3165
3 x 130B2259 3 x 130B1786 1308 800 P800 1344 5556 4626 <80
3 x 130B1769 3 x 130B1751
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2 x 130B2257 + 2 x 130B2259 2 x 130B1785 + 2 x 130B1786 1582 1000 P1000 1490 6516 5988 <80
2 x 130B1768 + 2 x 130B1768 2 x 130B1499 + 2 x 130B1751

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5.2.1 Accessories

IP21/NEMA1 enclosure kits for the IP20 filters are available and
listed here:

Danfoss part number IP21/NEMA1 kit for IP20 enclosure

130B3274 X1
130B3275 X2
130B3276 X3
130B3277 X4
130B3278 X5

5 5 130B3279
130B3281
X6
X7
130B3282 X8

The kit consists of two parts:

A top plate that prevents vertically falling drops of water and
dirt from entering the filter and a terminal cover ensuring
touch safe terminals. The terminal cover is prepared for instal-
lation of a contactor for capacitor disconnect.

Enclosure type a b c d e
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
X1 120 160 329.5 344.5 215.5
X2 190 180 433.5 448.5 257.5
X3 145 210 543.5 558.5 252
X4 230 230 573.5 558.5 343
X5 230 250 681.5 696.5 343
X6 300 270 681.5 696.5 410
X7 300 320 796.5 811.5 458.5
X8 400 350 796.5 811.5 553

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NOTE 5.3.2 Environmental Data

The NEMA 1 cover is designed for the mounting of
Danfoss contactors. Surroundings
When using non Danfoss contactors, please observe the Ambient tempera- 5˚C... + 45˚C - without derating
dimensions of the NEMA 1 terminal cover and ensure ture during full-scale 5˚C... + 60˚C - with derating
that there is space for the contactor. operation
Temperature during -25˚C... + 65˚C - transport
storage/transport -25˚C... + 55˚C - storage
5.3 General Specification
Max. altitude above 1000 m (without derating)
5.3.1 General Technical Data sea level Between 1000 m and 2000 m (with derating)
Max. relative Humidity class F without condensation - 5 % -
humidity 85 % - Class 3K3 (non-sondensing) during
Supply voltage tolerance
Supply frequency tolerance
+/- 10 %
+5 %/-1.5 % operation 5 5
Overload capability 160 % for 60 seconds Insulation strength Overvoltage category lll according to
ENG61800-5-1
Efficiency >0.98
Packaging DIN55468 for transport packaging materials
THiD* AHF005 < 5 %
AHF010 < 10 %
Cos φ of IL 0.5 cap at 25 % IAHF,N
0.8 cap at 50 % IAHF,N
0.85 cap at 75 % IAHF,N
0.99 cap at 100 % IAHF,N
1.00 cap at 160 % IAHF,N
Power derating Temperature - see derating
curve below.
1000 m altitude above sea level
< h < 2000 m = 5 % per 1000
m
Illustration 5.1: Temperature derating curve

NOTE
The reduction of the low harmonic current emission to
the rated THiD implies that the THvD of the non-
influenced mains voltage is lower than 2% and the ratio
of short circuit power to installed load (RSCE) is at least
66. Under these conditions the THiD of the mains
current of the frequency converter is reduced to 10 % or
5 % (typical values at nominal load). If these conditions
are not or only partially fulfilled, a significant reduction
of the harmonic components can still be achieved, but
the rated THiD values may not be observed.

Dimensions in mm
Enclosure Type A (height) B (width) C (depth)
X1 332 190 206
X2 436 232 248
X3 594 378 242
X4 634 378 333
X5 747 418 333
X6 778 418 396
X7 909 468 449
X8 911 468 549

Table 5.1: Enclosure dimensions

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To obtain low impedance HF-connections, grounding, screen-

6 How to Install ing and other metallic connections (e.g. mounting plates,
mounted units) should have a surface as large as possible to
metallic ground. Use grounding and potential equalisation
6.1 Mechanical Mounting wires with a cross section as large as possible (min. 10 mm2) or
thick grounding tapes. Use copper or tinned copper screened
6.1.1 Safety Requirements of Mechanical wires only, as steel screened wires are not suitable for high
Installation frequency applications. Connect the screen with metal clamps
or metal glands to the equalisation bars or PE-connections.
NOTE
Please observe the filter weight and ensure that proper Inductive switching units (relay, magnetic contactor etc.) must
lifting equipment is used. always be equipped with varistors, RC-circuits or suppressor
diodes.
NOTE
When installing the filter use the lifting eyes on both 6.1.4 Ventilation
6 6 sides to lift the filter.
The filters are cooled by means of air circulation. Consequently
NOTE the air needs to be able to move freely above and below the
Do not use other parts (terminals, enclosures, etc.). filter.

6.1.2 Mounting When mounting the filters in panels or other industrial

enclosures it must be ensured that there is a sufficient airflow
The filters are available in IP00 and IP20 and for both IP ratings through the filter to reduce the risk of overheating the filter
the following guidance must be followed during installation: and the surrounding components.

• All filters must be mounted vertically with the If other heat sources (such as frequency converters) are instal-
terminals at the bottom led in the same enclosure, the heat they generate also needs
to be taken into account when dimensioning the cooling of
• Do not mount the filter close to other heating
the enclosure.
elements or heat sensitive material (such as wood)
IP00:
The filters have to be mounted on a wall in order to guide air
through the gap between the wall and the filter. In installa-
• The surface temperature of the IP00 filters can tions (e.g. panels) where the filter is mounted on rails, the filter
exceed 70°C and a hot surface warning label is will not be sufficiently cooled because of false airflow and
placed on the filter therefore a back plate can be ordered separately. See follow-
IP20: ing illustration.

• Top and bottom clearance is minimum 150 mm

• The surface temperature of the IP20 filters does not

exceed 70°C

• The filter can be side-by-side mounted with the

frequency converter and there is no requirement for
spacing between then

6.1.3 Recommendations for Installation in

Industrial Enclosures
Danfoss part number Back plate
To avoid high frequency noise coupling keep a minimum
130B3283 X1
distance of 150 mm (5.91 inches) to:
130B3284 X2
130B3285 X3
- mains/supply wires
130B3286 X4
- motor wires of frequency converter 130B3287 X5 and X6
- control- and signal wires (voltage range < 48 V) 130B3288 X7 and X8

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NOTE
The maximum rating of the over temperature contactor
6.2 Electrical Installation is 250 V AC and 10 A.
6.2.1 Over Temperature Protection
6.2.2 Capacitor Disconnect
The Danfoss harmonic filters AHF005 and AHF010 are all
equipped with a galvanic isolated switch (PELV) that is closed The power factor of the harmonic filter AHF 005/010 is
under normal operating conditions and open if the filter is decreasing with decreasing load. At no load the power factor
overheated. is zero and the capacitors produce leading current of approx-
imately 25 % of rated the filter current. In applications where
this reactive current is not acceptable the terminals X3.1, X3.2,
NOTE X3.3 and X4.1, X4, X4.3 provide access to the capacitor bank,
The over temperature protection must be used to
so it can be disconnected.
prevent damage of the filter caused by over tempera-
ture. An immediate stop or a controlled ramp down
Default (on delivery) the wiring will shorten terminal X3.1 with
within max. 30 s has to be performed to prevent filter
damage. X4.1, X3.2 with X4.2 and X3.3 with X.4.3. In the case that no 6 6
capacitor disconnect is required, no changes should be made
to these shorted terminals.
There are many ways the switch can be used and one example
is to connect terminal A of the harmonic filter to terminal 12 or
13 (voltage supply digital input, 24 V) of the Danfoss frequen- If a disconnection of the capacitors is required a three-phase
cy converter and terminal B to terminal 27. Program digital contactor should be placed between terminals X3 and X4. It is
input terminal 27 to Coast Inverse. The frequency converter recommended to use AC3 contactors.
will coast the motor and thereby unload the filter if an over
temperature is detected. Alternatively use terminal 12/33 and
set par. 1-90 to motor terminal protection.

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NOTE Current
It is not allowed to use one common 3 poled contactor Current rating rating Danfoss Contac-
with several paralleled Advanced Harmonic Filters. 380-415 V, 50 and 440-480 V, tors for AHF005 Alternative
60 Hz 60 Hz and AHF010 type AC3
NOTE Contactor
The AHF filters in stand-by and under low load A A Type rating1) KVAr
conditions, when the capacitors are not disconnected, 10 10 CI 9 1
boost the input voltage with up to 5 %. That means that 14 14 CI 9 2
the voltage at the drive terminals is up to 5 % higher 22 19 CI 9 4
than the voltage at the input of the filter. This should be 29 25 CI 9 6
considered at the design of the installation. Special care 34 31 CI 16 7
should be taken in 690 V applications where the voltage 40 36 CI 16 7
tolerance of the drive is reduced to + 5 %, unless a 55 48 CI 16 9
capacitor disconnect is used. 66 60 CI 61 11
82 73 CI 61 15
NOTE 96 95 CI 61 17
Only switch the contactor at less than 20 % output 133 118 CI 61 22
power. Allow minimum 25 s for the capacitors to
171 154 CI 61 29
discharge before re-connecting
204 183 CI 61 36
251 231 CI 110 44
304 291 CI 110 51
325 355 CI 110 58
380 380 CI 110 66
480 436 CI 141 88

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6.2.3 Wiring Paralleling of filters

If the mains input current of the frequency converter exceeds
Supply voltage must be connected to the terminals X1.1, X1.2 the nominal current of the largest harmonic filter, several
and X1.3. The frequency converter supply terminals L1, L2 and harmonic filters can be paralleled to achieve the necessary
L3 must be connected to the filter terminals X2.1, X2.2 and current rating – see Electrical Data tabels.
X2.3 Supply voltage be connected to the terminals X1.1, X1.2 and
X1.3 of the filters. The frequency converter supply terminals
Paralleling of frequency converters L1, L2 and L3 must be connected to the filters terminals X2.1,
If several frequency converters are to be connected to one X2.2 and X2.3
harmonic filter, the connection method is similar to the
Terminals and cables
connection described above. The supply terminals L1, L2 and
The following tabels show the terminal types, cable cross
L3 of the frequency converters must be connected to the filter
section, tightening torque, etc.
terminals X2.1, X2.2 and X2.3.
NOTE
Use cables complying with local regulations.
6 6
Main terminals Capacitor disconnect terminals
Current in A Clamp Cable cross- Cable end Torque in Clamp capaci- Cable cross- Cable end Torque in
mains section Nm tor disconnect section Nm
terminals terminals
10 WDU 6 0.5-10 mm2 cable end 1.6 WDU 2.5 0.5-4 mm2 cable end sleeve 0.8
sleeve
14 WDU 6 0.5-10 mm2 cable end 1.6 WDU 2.5 0.5-4 mm2 cable end sleeve 0.8
sleeve
22 WDU 6 0.5-10 mm2 cable end 1.6 WDU 2.5 0.5-4 mm2 cable end sleeve 0.8
sleeve
29 WDU 6 0.5-10 mm2 cable end 1.6 WDU 2.5 0.5-4 mm2 cable end sleeve 0.8
sleeve
34 WDU 16 1.5-25 mm2 cable end 2.4 WDU 10 1.5-16 mm2 cable end sleeve 2.4
sleeve
40 WDU 16 1.5-25 mm2 cable end 2.4 WDU 10 1.5-16 mm2 cable end sleeve 2.4
sleeve
55 WDU 16 1.5-25 mm2 cable end 2.4 WDU 10 1.5-16 mm2 cable end sleeve 2.4
sleeve
66 WDU 35 2.5-50 mm2 cable end 4.5 WDU 16 1.5-16 mm2 cable end sleeve 2.4
sleeve
82 WDU 35 2.5-50 mm2 cable end 4.5 WDU 16 1.5-16 mm2 cable end sleeve 2.4
sleeve
96 WDU 50 N 10-70 mm2 cable end 6 WDU 16 1.5-16 mm2 cable end sleeve 2.4
sleeve
133 WDU 50 N 10-70 mm2 cable end 6 WDU 16 1.5-16 mm2 cable end sleeve 2.4
sleeve
171 WFF 70 2.5-95 mm2 cable lug M8 12 WDU 35 2.5-50 mm2 cable end sleeve 4.5
204 WFF 70 2.5-95 mm2 cable lug M8 12 WDU 35 2.5-50 mm2 cable end sleeve 4.5
251 WFF 300 25-300 mm2 cable lug M16 60 WDU 95 N 16-150 mm2 cable end sleeve 20
304 WFF 300 25-300 mm2 cable lug M16 60 WDU 95 N 16-150 mm2 cable end sleeve 20
325 WFF 300 25-300 mm2 cable lug M16 60 WDU 95 N 16-150 mm2 cable end sleeve 20
380 WFF 300 25-300 mm2 cable lug M16 60 WDU 95 N 16-150 mm2 cable end sleeve 20
480 WFF 300 25-300 mm2 cable lug M16 60 WDU 95 N 16-150 mm2 cable end sleeve 20

Table 6.1: 380 - 415 V, 50 and 60 Hz

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Main terminals Capacitor disconnect terminals

Current in A Clamp Cable cross- Cable end Torque in Clamp capaci- Cable cross- Cable end Torque in Nm
mains section Nm tor disconnect section
terminals terminals
10 WDU 6 0.5-10 mm2 cable end sleeve 1.6 WDU 2.5 0.5-4 mm2 cable end sleeve 0.8
14 WDU 6 0.5-10 mm2 cable end sleeve 1.6 WDU 2.5 0.5-4 mm2 cable end sleeve 0.8
19 WDU 6 0.5-10 mm2 cable end sleeve 1.6 WDU 2.5 0.5-4 mm2 cable end sleeve 0.8
25 WDU 6 0.5-10 mm2 cable end sleeve 1.6 WDU 2.5 0.5-4 mm2 cable end sleeve 0.8
31 WDU 16 1.5-25mm2 cable end sleeve 2.4 WDU 10 1.5-16 mm2 cable end sleeve 2.4
36 WDU 16 1.5-25mm2 cable end sleeve 2.4 WDU 10 1.5-16 mm2 cable end sleeve 2.4
48 WDU 16 1.5-25mm2 cable end sleeve 2.4 WDU 10 1.5-16 mm2 cable end sleeve 2.4
60 WDU 35 2.5-50 mm2 cable end sleeve 4.5 WDU 16 1.5-25 mm2 cable end sleeve 2.4
73 WDU 35 2.5-50 mm2 cable end sleeve 4.5 WDU 16 1.5-25 mm2 cable end sleeve 2.4
95 WDU 50 N 10-70 mm2 cable end sleeve 6 WDU 16 1.5-25 mm2 cable end sleeve 2.4
6 6 118 WDU 50 N 10-70 mm2 cable end sleeve 6 WDU 16 1.5-25 mm2 cable end sleeve 2.4
154 WFF 70 2.5-95 mm2 cable lug M8 12 WDU 35 2.5-50 mm2 cable end sleeve 4.5
183 WFF 70 2.5-95 mm2 cable lug M8 12 WDU 35 2.5-50 mm2 cable end sleeve 4.5
231 WFF 300 25-300 mm2 cable lug M16 60 WDU 95 N 16-150 mm2 cable end sleeve 20
291 WFF 300 25-300 mm2 cable lug M16 60 WDU 95 N 16-150 mm2 cable end sleeve 20
355 WFF 300 25-300 mm2 cable lug M16 60 WDU 95 N 16-150 mm2 cable end sleeve 20
380 WFF 300 25-300 mm2 cable lug M16 60 WDU 95 N 16-150 mm2 cable end sleeve 20
436 WFF 300 25-300 mm2 cable lug M16 60 WDU 95 N 16-150 mm2 cable end sleeve 20

Table 6.2: 440 - 480 V, 60 Hz

6.2.4 Fuses Filter current

380 V, 60 Hz 460 V, 60 Hz
In order to protect the installation against electrical and fire 400 V, 50 Hz Maximum size of fuse
hazards, all filters in an installation must be short-circuit and [A] [A] [A]
over-current protected according to national/international 10 10 16
regulations. 14 14 35
22 19 35
To protect both drive and filter please choose the type of fuses 29 25 50
recommended in the VLT® Design Guide. The maximum fuse 34 31 50
rating per filter size is listed below. 40 36 63
55 48 80
66 60 125
82 73 160
96 95 250
133 118 250
171 154 315
204 183 350
251 231 400
304 291 500
325 355 630
380 380 630
480 436 800

In applications where filters are paralleled it might be necessa-

ry to install fuses in front of each filter and in front of the drive.

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6.3 Mechanical Dimensions

6.3.1 Sketches

6 6

Illustration 6.1: X1 no fan

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Illustration 6.2: X2 internal fan

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Illustration 6.3: X2 external fan

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Illustration 6.4: X3 internal fan

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Illustration 6.5: X4 internal fan

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Illustration 6.6: X5 internal fan

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Illustration 6.7: X6 internal fan

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Illustration 6.8: X6 external fan

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Illustration 6.9: X7 internal fan

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Illustration 6.10: X7 external fan

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Illustration 6.11: X8 internal fan

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Illustration 6.12: X8 external fan

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6.3.2 Physical Dimension AHF010 380 - 415 V, 60 Hz AHF005 380 - 415 V, 60 Hz

Current weight weight weight weight
Enclosure Dimensions in mm rating frame IP20 IP00 frame IP20 IP00
type A (height) B (width) C (Depth) [A] size [kg] [kg] size [kg] [kg]
X1 245 190 205 10 X1 12 8 X1 16 12
X2 350 230 248 14 X1 13 9 X1 20 16
X3 460 330 242 22 X2 22 17 X2 34 29
X4 490 330 333 29 X2 25 20 X2 42 37
X5 747 370 333 34 X3 36 30 X3 50 44
X6 778 370 400 40 X3 40 33 X3 52 45
X7 909 468 450 55 X3 42 35 X3 75 68
X8 911 468 550 66 X4 52 45 X4 82 75
82 X4 56 47 X4 96 87
96 X5 62 52 X5 104 94
6.3.3 Weight
133
171
X5
X6
74
85
64
74
X5
X6
130
135
120
124
6 6
AHF010 380 - 415 V, 50 Hz AHF005 380 - 415 V, 50 Hz
204 X6 105 94 X6 168 157
Current fram weight weight weight
rating e IP20 IP00 frame weight IP20 IP00 251 X7 123 106 X7 197 180

[A] size [kg] [kg] size [kg] [kg] 304 X7 136 120 X7 220 204

10 X1 12 8 X1 16 12 325 X7 142 126 X7 228 212

14 X1 13 9 X1 20 16 381 X7 163 147 X8 260 244

22 X2 22 17 X2 34 29 480 X8 205 186 X8 328 309

29 X2 25 20 X2 42 37
34 X3 36 30 X3 50 44 AHF005 440 - 480 V, 60
40 X3 40 33 X3 52 45 AHF010 440 - 480 V, 60 Hz Hz
55 X3 42 35 X3 75 68 Current weight weight weight
66 X4 52 45 X4 82 75 rating frame weight IP20 IP00 frame IP20 IP00
82 X4 56 47 X4 96 87 [A] size [kg] [kg] size [kg] [kg]
96 X5 62 52 X5 104 94 10 X1 12 8 X1 16 12
133 X5 74 64 X5 130 120 14 X1 13 9 X1 20 16
171 X6 85 74 X6 135 124 19 X2 22 17 X2 34 29
204 X6 105 94 X6 168 157 25 X2 25 20 X2 42 37
251 X7 123 106 X7 197 180 31 X3 36 30 X3 50 44
304 X7 136 120 X7 220 204 36 X3 40 33 X3 52 45
325 X7 142 126 X7 228 212 48 X3 42 35 X3 75 68
381 X7 163 147 X8 260 244 60 X4 52 45 X4 82 75
480 X8 205 186 X8 328 309 73 X4 56 47 X4 96 87
95 X5 62 52 X5 104 84
118 X5 74 64 X5 130 120
154 X6 85 74 X6 135 124
183 X6 105 94 X6 168 157
231 X7 123 106 X7 197 180
291 X7 136 120 X7 220 204
355 X7 163 126 X7 260 212
380 X7 178 147 X8 295 244
436 X8 205 186 X8 328 309

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7 How to Programme the

Frequency Converter

7.1.1 DC-link Compensation Disabling

The FC series include a feature which ensures that the output

voltage is independent of any voltage fluctuation in the DC
link, e.g. caused by fast fluctuation in the mains supply
voltage. In some cases this very dynamic compensation can
produce resonances in the DC link and should then be
disabled. Typical cases are where AHF005/010 is used on
supply grids with high short circuit ratio. Fluctuations can
often be recognized by increased acoustical noise and in
extreme cases by unintended tripping. To prevent resonances
in the DC-link, it is recommended to disable the dynamic DC-
link compensation by setting par. 14-51 to off.
7 7 14-51 DC Link Compensation
Option: Function:
[0] Off Disables DC Link Compensation.

[1] * On Enables DC Link Compensation.

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Index AHF005/010 Design Guide

Index
P
A Partial Load 12
Partial Weighted Harmonic Distortion 8
Abbreviations 4
Point Of Common Coupling 9
Active Filters 14
Power Factor 7, 14, 25
Apparent Power 7

B R
Reactive Power 7
Background Distortion 12
Real Power 7

C
Capacitive Current 14
S
Screening 24
Capacitor Disconnect 14
Short Circuit Ratio 9
CE Conformity and Labelling 5

D T
The Low-voltage Directive (73/23/eec) 5
DC Link Compensation 14-51 42
Total Current Harmonic Distortion 12
Derating 23
Total Demand Distortion 8
Displacement Angle 7
Total Harmonic Distortion (thd) 8
Displacement Power Factor 8
True Power Factor 8, 13

E
Efficiency 23

F
Fundamental Frequency 8

G
G5/4 9
General Warning 4
Generator 14
Grid Unbalance 12
Grounding 24

H
Harmonic Calculation Software 12
Harmonic Mitigation Standards 9
High-voltage Warning 4

I
IEC61000-3-2 9
IEC61000-3-4 9
IEEE 519 9
IP21/NEMA1 enclosure kits 22

L
Leading Current 25

M
MCT 31 12

N
Nominal Motor Current 15
Non-linear Loads 7

O
Over Temperature Protection 25

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