Appendix
A.2 Definition of the EMC Environment and Categories
Power Module PM240
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Category C3
Power Drive System (PDS) of rated voltage less than 1000 V intended for use in the Second
(Industrial) Environment and not intended for use within the First (Domestic) Environment.
Table A- 1 Compliance Table
Model Remarks
Category C1 - First Environment
-- The inverters are not intended for use within the Category C1
Environment.
Category C2 - First Environment - Professional Use
6SL3224-0BE**-*A*0 (integrated class A filter)
Class A: 25 m screened cable type CY
All units (except FSA) with integrated filter.
The FSA Power Module requires either a footprint filter option (6SE6400-
2FA00-6AD0) or additional power-line filtering at the "system level".
Filtered Variants
When used in the First (Domestic) Environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case mitigation measures may be required.
Units installed within the Cateogry C2 (Domestic) Environment require
supply authority acceptance for connection to the puplic low-voltage
power supply network. Please contact your local supply network provider.
Category C3 - Second Environment
6SL3224-0BE**-*U*0 Unfiltered Variants
The use of unfiltered drives within an industrial installation is only possible
if it forms part of a system which includes additional power-line filtering at
the "system level" or, alternatively, the use of filtered variants.
Note
All drives should be installed and commissioned in accordance with the manufacturer’s
guidelines and in accordance with good EMC practices.
For further information refer to SIEMENS application note "EMC Design Guidelines".