IP20 versions of passive harmonic filters extends service life of equipment

Schaffner has introduced an IP20 enclosed version of its market leading ecosine evo range of compact modular passive harmonics filters. Designed to meet the most demanding of harmonic mitigation tasks this new generation of filters guarantees compliance with the toughest requirements of IEEE-519 and other stringent international power quality standards. Already available in a standard IP00 version the company’s FN 3440, FN 3450 and FN 3452 filters can now be specified with an IP20 enclosure, including finger guard, providing protection from solid objects approximately 12mm in size, such as adult fingers. The filters are designed for use with three-phase diode and thyristor rectifier systems and achieving a THID =5% without an additional DC-link choke included in the drive. They guarantee compliance with the toughest requirements of IEEE-519 and other stringent international power quality standards while being the most compact passive harmonic filters available in the market. The filters offer excellent performance at rated power with minimal reactive power even at partial or no-load conditions. With the installation of the new ecosine filters the electrical infrastructure and its utilization are much more efficient and reliable. Installation of a filter ensures the service life cycle of electrical equipment is extended and energy costs are reduced. Typical applications for the filters include AC variable speed motor drives, SCR DC drives, factory automation equipment, HVAC installations in buildings, UPSs and large three-phase power supplies, self-contained systems (e.g. drives on ships), heavy industry and machinery, water/wastewater treatment facilities, oil and gas exploration equipment (e.g. well-head controls), electronic welders and battery chargers.