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EMC Filters Guide
EMC Filters Guide
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Michael Faraday
What makes up the electromagnetic spectrum?
The electromagnetic spectrum is a The whole range of frequencies and
family of waves that travel through wavelengths is called the electromag- Frequency Hz Wavelength M
space by way of the production of netic spectrum and different parts of
electric and magnetic fields. Changing the spectrum are given different long-wave radio 3
electric fields are set up by the oscilla- names. These parts of the spectrum 10
tion of charged particles and these have different properties and, conse- 6
changing electric fields induce quently, they have different uses. 10 short-wave radio
changing magnetic fields in the
Therefore, it can be seen that there is
surrounding space. Changing magnetic 0
the need for the coexistence of all 10
fields then set up more changing
kinds of radio services, which use the 9 microwaves
electric fields and so on. The net result
is that the wave energy travels across
electromagnetic spectrum to convey 10
information, with technical processes
space.
and products emitting electromagnetic
All electromagnetic waves travel at the energy as an undesirable by-product. -3
same speed through the same medium Furthermore, the problems of EMC are
millimeter waves 10
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or substance but they have a variety of not limited to interference with radio 10
frequencies which provide a correspon- services because electronic equipment red
ding variety of wavelengths. If the of all kinds is becoming more suscep- infrared light orange
original charged particle vibrates tible to malfunctions caused by external yellow
rapidly, the frequency of the wave is interference. This is particularly VISIBLE LIGHT green
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high. Because there are many oscilla- relevant in the case of electronic equip- 10 ultraviolet light
blue
indigo
tions per second, the corresponding ment that is required to continue
violet
wavelength is short. running for economic or safety
reasons. Banking systems and aircraft -9
Conversely, if the original charged
computers are two notable examples. 10
particle vibrates slowly, the frequency 18 x rays
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of the wave is low and the correspon-
ding wavelength is long.
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gamma rays 10
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components are selected by the filter Therefore, a combination of series live/neutral and earth. It is often caused Earth Current
manufacturer to give the best reduction connected inductors and shunt by capacitive coupling to the case
of mains conducted interference for connected capacitors is chosen to earth. The other is DIFFERENTIAL
most situations, across the frequency provide suppression over a wide MODE NOISE produced by current
spectrum, using the optimum selection frequency spectrum. The resistors flowing along either the live or neutral Symmetrical Cy
of components. More importantly filters serve to discharge the capacitors when conductor and returning by the other. Interference
L
L L'
Cy
R
Cx1
Cx2
PE
Cy
N(L2) N'(L2')
Standard Filters - Three Phase
CNW 103 CNW 104 CNW 105 CNW 204
3 phase, 3 x 440 V, 3 phase, 3 x 440 V, 3 phase, 3 x 440 V, 3 phase, 3 x 480 V
3 line mains filter with 3 line mains filter with 4 line mains filter with bookcase style filters, with
high attentuation. very high attentuation. high attentuation. very high attentuation.
Size (inc terminals) Size (inc terminals) Size (inc terminals) Size (inc terminals)
Type Current Type Current Type Current Type Current
L W H L W H L W H L W H
CNW 103/3 3x3A 118 53 40 CNW 104/3 3x3A 170 98 70 CNW 105/3 4x3A 118 53 40 CNW 204/7 3x7A 255 50 126
CNW 103/6 3x6A 118 53 40 CNW 104/6 3x6A 170 98 70 CNW 105/6 4x6A 118 53 40 CNW 204/16 3 x 16 A 305 55 142
CNW 103/10 3 x 10 A 118 53 40 CNW 104/10 3 x 10 A 170 98 70 CNW 105/10 4 x 10 A 118 53 40 CNW 204/30 3 x 30 A 335 60 150
CNW 103/16 3 x 16 A 170 98 70 CNW 104/16 3 x 16 A 170 98 70 CNW 105/16 4 x 16 A 170 98 70 CNW 204/42 3 x 42 A 330 70 185
CNW 103/25 3 x 25 A 170 98 70 CNW 104/25 3 x 25 A 170 98 70 CNW 105/25 4 x 25 A 170 98 70 CNW 204/55 3 x 55 A 330 80 185
CNW 103/36 3 x 36 A 290 148 70 CNW 104/36 3 x 36 A 290 168 110 CNW 105/36 4 x 36 A 290 148 70 CNW 204/75 3 x 75 A 330 80 220
CNW 103/50 3 x 50 A 290 148 70 CNW 104/50 3 x 50 A 290 168 110 CNW 105/50 4 x 50 A 290 148 70 CNW 204/100 3 x 100 A 380 90 220
CNW 103/80 3 x 80 A 320 168 110 CNW 104/80 3 x 80 A 350 168 140 CNW 105/80 4 x 80 A 320 168 110 CNW 204/130 3 x 130 A 440 110 240
CNW 103/120 3 x 120 A 320 168 110 CNW 104/120 3 x 120 A 350 168 140 CNW 105/120 4 x 120 A 320 168 110 CNW 204/180 3 x 180 A 440 110 240
CNW 103/150 3 x 150 A 320 168 110 CNW 104/150 3 x 150 A 350 168 140 CNW 105/150 4 x 150 A 320 168 110
LOAD
LINE
LOAD
LINE
LINE
L3 L3'
L3 L3' L3 L3' Cx1 Cx2
L3 L3' L3 L3'
Cx2
R Cx1 R
N N' PE PE
Cy
PE Cy1 Cy2 PE'