Rockwell Automation 20Y PowerFlex Active Front End - Manual (Page 48)

48 Rockwell Automation Publication 20Y-UM001E-EN-P - July 2014
Chapter 1 AFE in IP20 2500 MCC Style Enclosure—Installation/Wiring
CE Conformity Conformity with the Low Voltage (LV) Directive and Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) Directive has been demonstrated by using harmonized
European Norm (EN) standards published in the Official Journal of the
European Communities. PowerFlex Active Front End units comply with the EN
standards listed below when installed according to this User Manual and the
PowerFlex drive Reference Manual.
Declarations of Conformity are available online at:
http://www.ab.com/certification/ce/docs
Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
EN61800-5-1 Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems Part 5-1: Safety
requirements – Electrical, thermal and energy.
EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)
EN61800-3 Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems Part 3: EMC
product standard including specific test methods.
General Notes
• The AFE can cause radio frequency interference if used in a residential or
domestic environment. The user is required to take measures to prevent
interference, in addition to the essential requirements for CE compliance
listed below, if necessary.
• Conformity of the AFE with CE EMC requirements does not guarantee
an entire machine or installation complies with CE EMC requirements.
Many factors can influence total machine/installation compliance.
Essential Requirements for CE Compliance
Conditions 1…6 listed below must be satisfied for the PowerFlex Active Front
End to meet the requirements of EN61800-3.
1. Use a standard PowerFlex Active Front End CE-compatible unit.
2. Review important precautions and attention statements throughout this
document before installing the Active Front End.
3. Grounding as described on page 29 .
4. Control (I/O) and signal wiring must be braided, shielded cable with a
coverage of 75% or better, metal conduit, or have shielding/cover with
equivalent attenuation.