Compliance With The En 61800-3:2004 + A1:2012; Definitions; Category C1; Category C2 - ABB ACS560 Hardware Manual

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Compliance with the EN 61800-3:2004 + A1:2012

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Definitions

EMC stands for Electromagnetic Compatibility. It is the ability of
electrical/electronic equipment to operate without problems within an
electromagnetic environment. Likewise, the equipment must not disturb or
interfere with any other product or system within its locality.
First environment includes establishments connected to a low-voltage network
which supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
Second environment includes establishments connected to a network not directly
supplying domestic premises.
Drive of category C1 : drive of rated voltage less than 1000 V and intended for use
in the first environment.
Drive of category C2 : drive of rated voltage less than 1000 V and intended to be
installed and started up only by a professional when used in the first environment.
Note: A professional is a person or organization having necessary skills in installing
and/or starting up power drive systems, including their EMC aspects.
Drive of category C3 : drive of rated voltage less than 1000 V, intended for use in
the second environment and not intended for use in the first environment.
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Category C1

The emission limits are complied with the following provisions:
1. The optional EMC filter is selected according to the documentation and installed
as specified in the EMC filter manual.
2. The motor and control cables are selected as specified in this manual.
3. The drive is installed according to the instructions given in this manual.
4. For the maximum motor cable length with 4 kHz switching frequency, see
section Maximum recommended motor cable length (page
WARNING!
In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio inference, in which
case supplementary mitigation measures may be required.
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Category C2

The emission limits are complied with the following provisions:
1. (For R0...R2) The optional EMC filter is selected according to the documentation
and installed as specified in the EMC filter manual.
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