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Chapter 7│Options 
The  following  peripheral  device  options  can  be installed to improve  the drive  performance. 
Contact the local distributor to purchase the options if needed.   
7.1 AC Reactor Option 
7.1.1 Installing an AC Reactor   
The non-linear components such as rectifiers and SCRs on the drive input side will cause high 
harmonic  input  current  which interrupts  the  power  supply  and  affects  the  power  factor.  To 
suppress  the  surges  in  currrent  and  improve the  power  factor,  install  an  AC  reactor  on  the 
drive input side in the following situations.   
  To suppress harmonic current or improve the power factor of the power supply 
  To suppress voltge surges on the input power when using a phase advancing capacitor 
switch so as to protect the connected devices.   
  A large capacity power transformer (600kVA and above) is connected to the drive.   
Note:    Always install an AC reactor when connecting a SCR such as a DC drive to the same power supply regardless 
of the power supply conditions.   
7.1.2 AC Reactor Wiring Example 
Note:    Do not connect the AC reactor to the drive output side (secondary side).   
Drive
AC power 
supply
MCCB
AC reactor
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
R/L1
S/L2
T/L3
 
460V, 50/60Hz, Three phase 
Inductance ( mh) 3 to 5% Impedance