Input power conditioning, Input power conditioning –4 – Rockwell Automation 1336F PLUS II User Manual - Firmware 1.xxx-6.xxx User Manual

Page 14

Advertising
background image

2–4

Installation/Wiring

Input Power Conditioning

In general, the 1336

PLUS

II

is suitable for direct connection to an AC

line of the correct voltage. Certain conditions can exist, however, that
prompt consideration of a line reactor or isolation transformer ahead
of the drive.

The basic rules to aid in determining whether a line reactor or isola-
tion transformer should be considered are as follows:

1. If the AC source experiences frequent power outages or signifi-

cant voltage transients, users should calculate the VA

max

(see for-

mula below). If the source transformer VA exceeds the calculated
VA

max

and the drive is installed close to the source, it is an indication

that there may be enough energy behind these voltage transients to
cause nuisance input fuse blowing, overvoltage faults or drive power
structure damage. In these cases, a line reactor or isolation trans-
former should be considered.

2. If the AC source does not have a neutral or one phase referenced

to ground (see Unbalanced Distribution Systems on page

2–3

), an

isolation transformer with the neutral of the secondary grounded is
highly recommended. If the line-to-ground voltages on any phase
can exceed 125% of the nominal line-to-line voltage, an isolation
transformer with the neutral of the secondary grounded, is highly
recommended.

3. If the AC line supplying the drive has power factor correction

capacitors that are switched in and out, an isolation transformer
or 5% line reactor is recommended between the drive and capaci-
tors. If the capacitors are permanently connected and not
switched, the general rules above apply.

Z

drive

(

Ω/Φ) =

V

line-line

√3 x Input Amps

(V

line-line

)

2

x % Source Leakage (5-6% typical)

Z

drive

x 0.01

VA

max

=

Advertising