EMC filters 339
EMC filters
Contents of this chapter
This chapter describes how to select and install EMC filters for the drive module. The
chapter also contains the relevant technical data.
EMC standard
The EMC product standard (EN 61800-3:2004) covers the specific EMC
requirements stated for drives (tested with motor and cable) within the EU. EMC
standards such as EN 55011 or EN 61000-6-3/4 apply to industrial and household
equipment and systems including drive components inside. Drive units complying
with the requirements of EN 61800-3 are always compliant with comparable
categories in EN 55011 and EN 61000-6-3/4, but not necessarily vice versa.
EN 55011 and EN 61000-6-3/4 do neither specify cable length nor require a motor to
be connected as a load. The emission limits are comparable according to the
following table.
An external EMC filter of the type JFI-0x is required to meet the category C2 level
with the drive module installation, including a motor with a maximum 100 meters
cable. This level corresponds to the A limits for Group 1 equipment according to
EN 55011.
EMC standards in general
EN 61800-3:2004, product standard EN 55011, product family standard for industrial,
scientific and medical (ISM) equipment
Category C1 Group 1 Class B
Category C2 Group 1 Class A
Category C3 Group 2 Class A
Category C4 Not applicable