FC 300 Design Guide
Introduction to FC 300
an adjustable frequency drive is supplied for use in a machine, we provide information on safety aspects
relating to the adjustable frequency drive. We do this by means of a manufacturer’s declaration.
The low-voltage directive (73/23/EEC)
Adjustable frequency drives must be CE- labe led in accordance with the low-voltage d irective of
January 1, 1997. The dire ctive applies to all electrical equipment and appliances used in the
50 - 1000 V AC and the 75 - 1500 V DC voltage ranges. Da nfoss CE-labels in accordance with
the directive and issues a d eclaration of conformity upon request.
The EMC directive (89/336/EEC)
EMC is short for electromagnetic compatib ility. The presence of electrom agnetic compatibility means that the
mutual interference between different com p onents/appliances does not affect the way the appliances work.
The EMC directive came into effect January 1, 1996. Danfoss CE-labels in acco rdance with the directive and
issues a declaration of conformity upon request. To c arry out EMC-correct installation, see the instructions in
this Design Guid e. In addition, we specify which standards our products comply with. We offer the f
ilters
presented in the specifications and provide other typ es of assistance to ensure the op timum EMC result.
The adjustable freque ncy drive is most often used by professionals of the trade as a complex component
forming part of a larger appliance, system or installation. I t must be noted that the responsibility for
the final EMC properties of the appliance, system, or installati on lies with th
einstaller.
" What Is Covered
The EU "Guideline s on the Ap plication of Council Directive 8 9/336/EEC" outline three typical situations
of using an adjustable frequency drive. See following for EMC coverage and
CE labeling.
1. The adjustable frequency drive is sold directly to the end consu
mer. The adjustable frequency drive is
for example sold to a DIY market. The end consumer is a layman. He installs the adjustable frequency
drive himself for use with a hobby machine, a kitchen appliance, etc. For such applications, the
adjustable frequency drive must be CE-labeled in accordanc
e with the EMC directive.
2. The adjustable frequency drive is sold for installation in a p lant. The plant is built up by professionals of the
trade. It could be a production plant or a heating/ventilation pla nt de signed and installed by professionals
of the trade. Ne ither the adjustable frequency driv
e nor the finished plant must be CE-labeled under the
EMC d irective. How ever, the unit must comp ly with the basic EMC requirements of the d irective. This is
ensured by using components, applia nces, and systems that are CE-labeled under the EMC directive.
3. Theadjustablefrequencydriveissoldaspartofac
ompletesystem. Thesystemisbeingmarketed
as complete and could be e.g. an air conditioning system. ThecompletesystemmustbeCE-labeled
in accordance with the EMC directive. The m anufacturer can ensure CE la beling und er the EMC
directive either by using CE -labeled comp
onents or by testing the EMC of the sys tem. If it chooses
to use only CE-labeled components, it does not have to test the entire system.
" Danfoss VLT Adjustable Frequency
Drive and CE L abeling
CE labeling is a positive feature when used for its original purpose, i.e. to facilitate trade within the EU and EFTA.
However, CE labeling may cover many different specifications. Thus, you must check
what a given CE labe l specifically covers.
The covered specifications can be very diffe rent and a C E label may therefore give the installer a false sense
of security when using an adj
ustable frequency drive as a component in a system or an appliance.
Danfoss CE labels the adjust
able frequency drives in accordance w ith the low-voltage directive.
This means that if the adjustable frequency drive is installed correctly, we guarantee compliance
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