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EMI Propagation
Drive generated EMI is both conducted to the AC line and
radiated to nearby conductors. See Figures 4-2 and 4-3
for illustrations.
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AC Line Motor cable
Ground Potential 1 Potential 2 Potential 3
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Motor
Stray capacitance Stray capacitance
Figure 4-2. Ground Currents
Stray capacitance between the motor conductors, equipment ground,
and other nearby conductors results in induced high frequency currents.
High ground circuit impedance at high frequencies results
in an instantaneous voltage at points reputed to be at
“ground potential.” This voltage can appear throughout a
system as a common mode signal that can interfere with
control signals.
Theoretically, these currents will return to the drive’s DC
bus via the ground circuit and a High Frequency (HF) bypass
network within the drive itself. However, imperfections in
the drive grounding or the equipment ground system can
cause some of the currents to travel out to the power
network.
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AC Line Motor cable
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Motor
Stray capacitance
Signal wiring to BMS
Figure 4-3. Signal Conductor Currents
Unprotected or poorly routed signal conductors located close to or in
parallel to motor and AC line conductors are susceptible to EMI.
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