Frequency
Inverters
RFI Filter Units for Frequency Inverter
FR-A741
UK, Version A, 01092010
Safety Information
For qualified staff only
This manual is only intended for use by properly trained and qualified electri-
cal technicians who are fully acquainted with automation technology safety
standards. All work with the hardware described, including system design,
installation, setup, maintenance, service and testing, may only be performed
by trained electrical technicians with approved qualifications who are fully
acquainted with the applicable automation technology safety standards and
regulations.
Proper use of equipment
The frequency inverters of the FR-A741 series are only intended for the specific
applications explicitly described in this manual and the manuals listed below.
Please take care to observe all the installation and operating parameters spec-
ified in the manuals. Only accessories and peripherals specifically approved by
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC may be used. Any other use or application of the prod-
ucts is deemed to be improper.
Relevant safety regulations
All safety and accident prevention regulations relevant to your specific appli-
cation must be observed in the system design, installation, setup, mainte-
nance, servicing and testing of these products.
In this manual special warnings that are important for the proper and safe use
of the products are clearly identified as follows:
P
DANGER:
Personnel health and injury warnings.
Failure to observe the precautions described here can result
in serious health and injury hazards.
E
CAUTION:
Equipment and property damage warnings.
Failure to observe the precautions described here can result
in serious damage to the equipment or other property.
Further Information
The following manuals contain further information about the devices:
● Manual for frequency inverters and EMC
● Installation manual of the frequency inverter FR-A741
● Instruction manual of the frequency inverter FR-A741
These manuals are available free of charge through the internet (www.mit-
subishi-automation.com).
If you have any questions concerning the programming and operation of the
equipment described in this manual, please contact your relevant sales office
or department.
Installation Notes
Please read the following installation notes carefully to use the filter unit to its
option.
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CAUTION
● The RFI filter units described in this reference sheet are designed exclu-
sively for use with Mitsubishi inverter type FR-A741.
● These filters are necessary to comply with limits for conducted noise
voltages defined by the EN 61800-3 standard. The ≤ 180 A filter units
are suitable for complying with the limits for Environment 1 (unre-
stricted and restricted distribution) and Environment 2. The > 180 A fil-
ter units are suitable for complying with the limits for Environment 1
(restricted distribution) and Environment 2.
It is possible to that you may experience different results in practice,
particularly if you do not completely and correctly follow the accepted
EMC procedures for proper installation of filters and routing the power
and control lines.
● These filters are NOT designed for use in IT networks.
● When the noise filters are operated leakage currents are discharged to
earth. This can trigger upstream protective devices (as RCDs), particu-
larly when there are unbalanced mains voltages, mains phase failures
or switching activities on the input side of the filter.
● The values of the power loss and leakage current in the following ta-
bles are typical values in a steady and error-free state. Depending on
the power supply voltage, the power supply frequency and the filter
used they may vary slightly.
● Please note, that the appearance and wiring mechanics of the noise fil-
ters may differ from the figures shown in this short reference. Safe
functioning as well as the grade of the radio frequency protection do
not take affect of this.
● For further details please refer to the Mitsubishi manual for Frequency
Inverters and EMC, which contains detailed information about EMC
conforming installation.
Mounting
Check the inverter type.The filter should be used only in combination with
inverters described in the table below.
Filter
Frequency inverter
FFR-RS-7,5k-27A-EF100
FR-A741-5.5k–7.5k
FFR-RS-15k-45A-EF100
FR-A741-11k–15k
FFR-RS-22k-65A-EF100
FR-A741-18.5k–22k
FFR-RS-45k-127A-EF100
FR-A741-30k–45k
FFR-RS-55k-159A-EF100
FR-A741-55k
Function
The filters described in this document are designed to reduce conducted noise
voltages to comply with the limits defined for Environments 1 and 2.
The filters can provide conformity with the limits for Environment 1 (unre-
stricted distribution/category C1) with motor cable lengths of up to 20m
(shielded) and for Environment 1 (restricted distribution/category C2) with
motor cable lengths of up to 100m (shielded), and thus also with the 100A lim-
its of Environment 2 with motor cable lengths of up to 100m.
Footprint-mounting
Fix the inverter to the top panel of the filter and secure it with the screws pro-
vided.
Filter
Inverter
To fix the filter-inverter unit on the back of the cabinet use the mounting bolts
provided with the filter. For correct filter performance the filter mounting bolts
should electrically bond to the cabinet back panel wich is connected to earth.
If this is not possible, the paint should be removed from the cabinet directly
under the filter footprint.
Side-by-side-mounting
If you mount the filter and inverter side by side, always mount the filter on the
left side of the inverter to avoid couplings from the motor cables.
For correct filter performance the filter mounting bolts should electrically
bond to the cabinet back panel wich is connected to earth. If this is not possi-
ble, the paint should be removed from the cabinet directly under the filter
footprint.
Inverter
Filter
Cabinet back panel
Wiring
For electrical installation follow the wiring procedure shown in the picture
below. The maximum wiring lenght of the motor cable should be within the
specified values.
Supply terminals of
Output terminals of
Power terminals of the
the filter
the filter
frequency inverter
L1 L2 L3 E
E
L1'
L2'
L3'
L1 L2 L3 U V W PE
Power supply
(3 phase)
Motor
All cables must be shielded and earthed at both ends in order to reduce cable
radiation. Earth motor, bond to filters.
For environmental conditions and mounting position please note the instruc-
tions in the instruction manual for the frequency inverter FR-A741.
Specifications
Specifications
FFR-RS- k- A-EF100
Rated voltage
Max. 3~ 480V AC
Frequency
48–62Hz
Rated and leakage current
See the following table
Power loss
See the following table
Ambient temperature range –24–85°C
Ambient humidity
Max. 95% (non-condensing)
Vibration
Max. 5.9m/s²
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