Input power conditioning, Ungrounded distribution systems – Rockwell Automation 1336VT 5-300 AMP (2.2-160KW) User Manual

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Wiring

Chapter 6

6-2

Input Power Conditioning

Typically, the 1336VT is suitable for direct connection to a correct voltage,
three phase, AC power line. There are, however, certain power line
conditions which will greatly increase the possibility of drive input power
component malfunction. To reduce the possibility of these malfunctions, a
line reactor or isolation type transformer may be required.

The basic rules for determining if a line reactor or isolation type
transformer is required are as follows:

1. If the AC line supplying the drive has power factor correction capacitors

connected, an AC line reactor or isolation type transformer must be
connected between the capacitor bank and the input to the drive.

2. If the AC line frequently experiences transient power interruptions of

significant voltage spikes, an AC line reactor or isolation type
transformer should be used.

Ungrounded Distribution Systems

All 1336VT drives are equipped with an MOV (metal oxide varistor) that
provides voltage surge protection and phase-to-phase plus phase-to-ground
protection which is designed to meet IEEE 587. The MOV circuit is
designed for surge suppression only (transient line protection), not
continuous operation.

With ungrounded distribution systems, the phase-to-ground connection of
the MOV could become a continuous current path to ground. MOV
line-to-line and line-to-ground voltages should not exceed the values listed
below. Exceeding these MOV ratings may cause physical damage to the
MOV.

Line-to-Line MOV Rating
Energy Rating = 320 Joules

Turn On Voltage = 850-1000 volts

Line-to-Ground MOV Rating
Energy Rating = 380 Joules

Turn On Voltage = 1500 volts

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GND

MOV1

220 Joules

160 Joules

160 Joules

160 Joules

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