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capacity (7.5kW and below), when the wires are very long (over 50m), the leakage current will increased 
relatively, which is easy to cause the mis-operation of the external thermal relay.   
Suppression measures:   
·Reduce the carrier frequency, but the motor noise will increase.   
·Install reactor at the output end.   
To reliably protect the motor, it is recommended to monitor the motor temperature with the temperature sensor, 
and use the overload protection function (electronic thermal relay) of the drive instead of the external thermal 
relay. 
3.3.6 Proper EMC installation of drive 
Partition principle 
In the drive system formed by the drive and motor, the drive, control unit and sensor are installed in the same 
cabinet. The noise is mainly suppressed at the main connection points, therefore, radio noise filter and 
incoming reactor shall be installed in the cabinet. The cabinet shall also meet the EMC requirement. 
 
To isolate the noise source and noise receiver through physical space in the mechanical/system stage is the 
most effective but most expensive measure to reduce the interference. In the drive system formed by the drive 
and motor, the noise source includes the drive, braking unit and contactor. The noise receiver includes the 
automation device, encoder, and sensor. 
 
Different EMC zones are divided according to the electric characteristics in the mechanical/system design. It 
is recommended to install the device in the zone as shown in Fig.3-33.   
 
Fig. 3-33  Schematic diagram for the recommended partition for drive EMC installation   
 
 
Input filter
Drive
Mechanical
system
Manufacturing 
machine
rea VI
Motor
Input reactor
 
rea II
Line noise
filter
Grounded 
separation board
rea IV 
Power cable
Detecting signal cable
Motor cable
 
rea I 
Electric cabinet
rea III
rea V
Sensors
Control device