5.2 European Standards
180 YASKAWA SIEPC71061753C GA500 Technical Manual
◆ EMC Directive
Use drives with built-in EMC filters or install external EMC filters to the drive input side to comply with the
EMC Directive.
Drives with built-in EMC filters (models BxxxE, 2xxxE, 4xxxE) were tested in accordance with European
standard EN 61800-3:2004/A1:2012, and comply with the EMC Directive.
■ Install a Drive to Conform to the EMC Directive
Install drive models BxxxE, 2xxxE, and 4xxxE with this procedure to comply with the EMC Directive when the
drive is a single unit or installed in a larger device.
1. Install the drive on a grounded metal plate.
2. Wire the drive and motor.
3. Ground the wire shielding on the drive side and motor side.
A - Drive
B - Wiring length
*1
C - Motor
D - Metal conduit
E - Grounding wire
Figure 5.4 Wiring the Drive and Motor
*1 The maximum wiring length between the drive and motor is:
• BxxxE: 10 m (32.8 ft)
• 2xxxE, 4xxxE: 20 m (65.6 ft)
Note:
• Use a braided shield cable for the drive and motor wiring or put the wires through a metal conduit.
• Keep the cable between the drive and motor and the grounding wire as short as possible.
4. Use a cable clamp to ground the motor cable to the metal plate.
Note:
Make sure that the protective ground wire complies with technical specifications or local safety standards.
A - Braided shield cable
B - Metal plate
C - Cable clamp (conductive)
Figure 5.5 Ground the Shield