Engineering
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Electrical power network
Mains connection and configuration
The frequency inverters of the M-Max
TM
 series can be connected 
and operated with all control-point grounded AC power networks 
(see IEC 60364 for more information in this regard).
The connection and operation of frequency inverters to 
asymmetrically grounded TN networks (phase-grounded Delta 
network "Grounded Delta", USA) or non-grounded or high-
resistance grounded (over 30 O) IT networks is only conditionally 
permissible.
If the M-Max
TM
 frequency inverters are connected to an 
asymmetrically grounded network or to an IT network (non 
grounded, insulated), the internal interference suppression filter 
must be disconnected (unscrew the screw marked EMC, 
a section “Electrical Installation”, page 37).
The required filtering for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is 
then no longer present.
Mains voltage and frequency
The standardized mains voltages (IEC 60038, VDE017-1) for 
energy suppliers (EVU) guarantee the following conditions at the 
transition points:
• Deviation from the rated value of voltage:
maximum ±10 %
• Deviation in voltage phase balance: maximum ±3 %
• Deviation from rated value of the frequency:
maximum ±4 %
The broad tolerance band of the M-Max
TM
 frequency inverter 
considers the rated value for
European as (EU: U
LN
 = 230 V/400 V, 50 Hz) and
American as (USA: U
LN
 = 240 V/480 V, 60 Hz) standard voltages:
• 120 V, 50/60 Hz at MMX11
• 230 V, 50 Hz (EU) and 240 V, 60 Hz (USA) at MMX12 und 
MMX32,
• 400 V, 50 Hz (EU) and 480 V, 60 Hz (USA) at MMX34…
For the bottom voltage value, the permitted voltage drop of 4 % 
in the consumer circuits is also taken into account, therefore a 
total of U
LN
 - 14 %.
• 100 V device class (MMX11):
110 V -15 % - 120 V +10 % (94 V -0 % - 132 V +0 %)
• 200-V device class (MMX12, MMX32):
208 V - -15 % – 240 V + +10 % (177 V - 0 % – 264 V + 0 %)
• 400-V device class (MMX34):
380 V - -15 % – 480 V + +10 % (323 V - 0 % – 528 V + 0 %)
The permitted frequency range is 50/60 Hz here (45 Hz - 0 % – 66 
Hz + 0 %).
Voltage balance
Because of the uneven loading on the conductor and with the 
direct connection of greater power ratings, deviations from the 
ideal voltage form and unsymmetrical voltages can be caused in 
three-phase AC power networks. These asymmetric divergences in 
the mains voltage can lead to different loading of the diodes in 
mains rectifiers with three-phase supplied frequency inverters and 
as a result, to an advance failure of this diode.
If this condition is not fulfilled, or symmetry at the connection 
location is not known, the use of an assigned main choke is 
recommended (see “Appendix“, Section “Mains chokes”, 
page 169).
Figure 10: AC power networks with grounded center point (TN-/TT 
networks)
h
While planning the project, consider a symmetrical 
distribution to the three external conductors, if multiple 
frequency inverters with single phase supplies are to be 
connected. The total current of all single phase consumers 
is not to cause an overload of the neutral conductor 
(N-conductor).
h
Measures for electromagnetic compatibility are 
mandatory in a drive system, to meet the legal 
requirements for EMC- and low-voltage regulations.
Good grounding measures are a prerequisite for the 
effective insert of further measures such as shielding or 
filters here. Without respective grounding measures, 
further steps are superfluous.
L2
PEN
L1
L3
h
In the project planning for the connection of three-phase 
supplied frequency inverters (MMX32, MMX34), consider 
only AC power networks that handle permitted 
asymmetric divergences in the mains voltage F +3 %.