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du/dt filter
BOCH-0350A-7
 du/dt filter
BOCH-0350A-7

Hardware manual

3AXD50000019720 Rev B
EN
EFFECTIVE: 2016-01-05

 2016 ABB Oy. All Rights Reserved.

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Table of contents

Table of contents

About this manual

Contents of this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Target audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Operation principle
Contents of this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operation principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Graphs illustrating the effect of the du/dt filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Overview diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Selecting the du/dt filter

Contents of this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Filter selection procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installation
Contents of this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Warnings and restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Planning the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mounting plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Encasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Free space around the filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Clearance distances from the input and output terminals and coil surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tightening torques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Mechanical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Electrical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Wiring the snubber circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting input terminals U1, V1, W1 and output terminals U2, V2, W2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Strain relief of cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Start-up
Contents of this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Parameter settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Technical data
Contents of this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Derating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Temperature derating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Altitude derating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Connection data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Protection classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Applicable standards and markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Ambient conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Dimension drawings
BOCH-0350A-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Further information
Product and service inquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Product training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
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About this manual

Contents of this chapter

The chapter describes the manual in short.

Applicability
This manual is applicable to BOCH-0350A-7 du/dt filters.

Target audience
The manual is intended for people who select, plan the installation, install,
commission and use the du/dt filter. Read the manual before working on the filter.
The reader is expected to know the fundamentals of electricity, wiring, electrical
components and electrical schematic symbols.

Safety
Only qualified electricians are allowed to install, commission and maintain the du/dt
filter.
The complete safety instructions for the drive/inverter are given in the drive
hardware manual or separate safety instructions manual (ACS880 multidrive and
multidrive modules safety instructions (3AUA0000102301 [English]). Read and
follow the complete safety instructions before working on the drive/inverter.
The following instructions are intended for all who install and service the du/dt filter.
Ignoring the following instructions can cause physical injury or death, or damage to
the equipment.

WARNING!
• Ground the filter to the protective earth (PE) terminal of the cabinet. No separate
grounding conductor is needed if there is proper galvanic connection through the
filter fixing screws, conductive metallic fixing base and the PE busbar of the
cabinet.
• Beware of hot surfaces. The surface temperature of the du/dt filter can exceed
150 °C (302 °F) during operation. After the operation, let the filter cool off for two
hours before working on it.
• Ensure sufficient cooling. See chapter Installation.

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About this manual

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Operation principle

Contents of this chapter

The chapter describes the operation of the du/dt filter and the intended use.

Operation principle
The drive/inverter employs modern IGBT inverter technology. Regardless of the
frequency, the drive/inverter output comprises pulses of approximately the drive/
inverter DC bus voltage with a very short rise time. The pulse voltage can almost
double at the motor terminals, depending on the attenuation and reflection
properties of the motor cable and the terminals. This can cause additional stress on
the motor and motor cable insulation.
Modern variable speed drives/inverters with their fast rising voltage pulses and high
switching frequencies can generate current pulses that flow through the motor
bearings, which can gradually erode the bearing races and rolling elements.
There are optional common mode filters and du/dt filters available for the ABB
drives. The common mode filters mainly reduce bearing currents. The du/dt filters
also protect the motor insulation system.
To avoid damage to motor bearings and insulation system:
• Select and install the cables according to the instructions given in the hardware
manual.
• Check if the installation needs to be equipped with additional protection
equipment, such as insulated N-end bearings in the motor, or drive/inverter output
filters. The requirements are specified in the drive/inverter hardware manual and
for ACS880, in ACS880 multidrive cabinets and modules electrical planning
instructions (3AUA0000102324 [English]).

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Graphs illustrating the effect of the du/dt filter

The graphs show the peak line-to-line voltage (ÛLL) and voltage change (du/dt) at
the motor terminals as a function of the motor cable length. ÛLL and du/dt are scaled
to the nominal line-to-line voltage (UN). To calculate the actual peak voltage value in
volts and du/dt value in volts per microsecond, multiply the values of the graph by
the supply voltage (UN).
The values in the first graph are measured with an ABB du/dt filter while the second
graph shows a system without output filtering. The values in the second graph are
only representative. The actual unfiltered du/dt values depend on the drive/inverter
type, and are usually in the range of 1 to 5 kV/microsecond.
If the drives/inverters have an IGBT supply unit or resistor braking, the ÛLL and du/dt
values are approximately 20% higher.
The voltage rise time can be calculated as follows: t = 0.8 · ÛLL/(du/dt).

3.0 5.5
ÛLL/UN 5.0
2.5 du/dt
------------- (1/s)
4.5 UN

2.0 4.0
3.5
1.5
3.0
ÛLL/UN
1.0 2.5
du/dt
------------- (1/s)
UN 2.0
0.5
1.5

0.0 1.0
100 200 300 100 200 300

Cable length (m) Cable length (m)

With du/dt filter Without du/dt filter

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Overview diagram
This figure shows a circuit diagram of the BOCH-0350A-7 du/dt filter. The three-
phase filter consists of identical single-phase parts that the installer must put
together in the field: each part has a choke and a snubber circuit.

U1 V1 W1

BOCH- BOCH- BOCH-

0350A-7 0350A-7 0350A-7

U2 V2 W2
PE PE PE

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Operation principle
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Selecting the du/dt filter

Contents of this chapter

The chapter instructs in selecting a du/dt filter for your drive/inverter.

Filter selection procedure

Step What to do More information

1. Check whether a du/dt filter The requirements are specified in a separate planning
is needed in the installation. instructions or a drive/inverter hardware manual.1)

2. Pre-select a filter according Filter selection tables are in the drive/inverter hardware
to the drive/inverter type. manual. The pre-selected filter is suitable for most
applications.

3. Check that the pre-selected Use the pre-selected filter.

filter is suitable for your
application.

1)
The data can be found either in an appropriate drive/inverter hardware manual, or in ACS880
multidrive cabinets and modules electrical planning instructions (3AUA0000102324 [English]). The PDF
files are available on request.

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Selecting the du/dt filter

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Installation

Contents of this chapter

The chapter contains mechanical and electrical installation instructions.

Warnings and restrictions

WARNING! Never work on the drive/inverter, motor cable or motor when main power
is applied. After disconnecting the input power, always wait for 5 minutes to let the
intermediate circuit capacitors discharge before you start working on the drive, motor
or motor cable. Check with a multimeter that the drive/inverter is in fact discharged
before beginning work.

• Encase the non-enclosed (IP00) filters to meet the safety requirements (for
cabinet installation solely).
• Use a shielded cable between enclosures.
• Mount the filter on a mounting structure that is of non-flammable material and
strong enough to carry the weight of the filter.

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Planning the installation

See chapter Technical data for allowed ambient conditions, maximum cable length
between the drive/inverter output and the filter, maximum motor cable length and
other technical data.
See chapter Dimension drawings for the dimensions. The filter can be mounted in an
upright position with the output terminals down or up. Other mounting positions are
possible with an extra fan.

U1 V1 W1 W2 V2 U2

U2 V2 W2 W1 V1 U1
Recommended mounting position Alternative mounting position

A Input terminals
B Output terminals

Mounting plate
Make sure any cross-members or shelves on which components are mounted are
properly grounded and the connecting surfaces left unpainted. The structure must be
of non-flammable material and strong enough to carry the weight of the unit.

Encasing
The unprotected (IP00) filter must be encased or placed in a cabinet.

Electrical connections
When the filter and drive module are in the same cabinet, we recommend busbars
for connecting the drive/inverter output to the filters. If cables are used, they must be
rated for at least 105 °C (221 °F). If the filter is not installed in the same cabinet as
the drive/inverter, shielded symmetrical cable must be used between the drive/
inverter cabinet and the filter enclosure.

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Free space around the filter

Free space is required around the unit for natural convection cooling as shown. With
forced cooling, less free space is required.

*)

*) Space required for the cabling

Clearance distances from the input and output terminals and coil surfaces
Clearance distances from the input and output terminals and coil surfaces must be at
least 15 mm (0.59 in.). Pay attention to the local regulations.
Note: Due to high temperature of the coil surfaces during operation, route the motor
cables at least 50 mm (1.97 in.) away from the coil surfaces and secure them
appropriately.

Cooling
The filter cools with no extra fan when you install it in the inlet cooling air flow of the
drive/inverter module, that is, the filter is below the drive/inverter module in the same
cabinet. If filters are located elsewhere, it is essential that equal airflow is arranged
for filters. The rate of the airflow is 2 m/s (6.56 ft/s). The fans must be monitored. The
space above the filter is hot (up to 70 °C [158 °F] depending on the installation and
operating conditions). Take this into account in the cabinet design.

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Tightening torques
The following table applies to grade 8.8 screws with or without joint compound.
Screw size Torque
N·m lbf·ft
M5 3.5 2.6
M6 9 6.6
M8 20 14.8
M10 40 29.5
M12 70 51.6
M16 180 132.8

Mechanical installation

WARNING! Never work on the drive/inverter, motor cable or motor when main power
is applied. After disconnecting the input power, always wait for 5 minutes to let the
intermediate circuit capacitors discharge before you start working on the drive, motor
or motor cable. Check with a multimeter that the drive/inverter is in fact discharged
before beginning work.

Lift the filter by the lifting holes to the installation position. Fasten each filter with four
screws according to the assembly instructions. Make sure that a proper galvanic
connection is achieved by removing paint from support mechanics and the cabinet
frame if necessary. See also the inverter HW manual.
The figure shows an installation example of the filter in the Rittal TS 8 enclosure.

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Electrical installation

Drive/Inverter module

~
U2 V2 W2

U1 V1 W1
BOCH-0350A-7 du/dt filter (3 pcs)

U2 V2 W2

PE busbar

Drive cabinet

V1
U1 W1

PE M Motor
3~

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Grounding

WARNING! The filter is grounded through the four fastening screws to its mounting
base. Ensure that the mounting base has a proper connection to the nearest
grounding (PE) busbar/terminal. If that is not the case, use a separate grounding
conductor between the filter frame and the PE busbar/terminal.

Wiring the snubber circuit

1. Remove the wire from the filter in the middle.
2. Connect snubber circuit wires of the first and last filter to the filter in the middle.
3. Make sure that the connector receptacles do not touch the frame of the next filter.
If needed bend the blades of the connectors inwards.

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Connecting input terminals U1, V1, W1 and output terminals U2, V2, W2
The input terminals (U1, V1, W1) and output terminals (U2, V2, W2) of the filter are
made of aluminum. Use cable lugs suitable for aluminum busbars and joint grease to
avoid corrosion and to ensure good electrical connection. The oxide layer must be
scrubbed off from the contact surfaces before applying the grease. It is
recommended
• to use the screws included in the delivery
• to retighten the connections 30 minutes after their installation.

Strain relief of cables

Secure the cables mechanically.

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Start-up

Contents of this chapter

This section describes the start-up settings of a drive with a du/dt filter. The settings
are valid for the ACS880 primary control program.

Parameter settings
Make the following drive parameter settings before starting up a drive equipped with
a du/dt filter:
1. Set parameter 95.20 HW options word 1, bit 13 (du/dt filter activation) to Active
(1). The setting forces the drive fan to full speed, and limits the maximum
switching frequency.

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Technical data

Contents of this chapter

This chapter contains the technical specifications of the du/dt filter and its
installation.

Ratings
Input voltage (U1): 380 … 500 VAC 3-phase ± 10%, 380 … 690 VAC 3-phase
± 10%.
Ratings, weights and maximum cable sizes:
Filter type BOCH-0350A-7
Ordering code 3AXD50000018892 (includes three filters with
mounting accessories and instructions)
UN (V) 690
IN (A) 350
Power loss (W) 550 (maximum power loss at IN)
Weight (kg, lb) 16 (35)
2
Maximum motor cable size in mm 3x240
Output connection size M12
Input connection size M12
3AXD000000601909

Note: Values are for three single-phase filters

Derating
The load capacity (current and power) decreases if the installation site altitude
exceeds 1000 metres (3281 ft), or if the ambient temperature exceeds 40 °C
(104 °F).

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Temperature derating
In the temperature range +40 °C (+104 °F) to +50 °C (+122 °F), the rated output
current is derated 1% for every added 1 °C (1.8 °F). The output current is calculated
by multiplying the current given in the rating table by the derating factor.
k

1.00

0.90

0.80
+40 °C +50 °C T
+104 °F +122 °F

Example If the ambient temperature is 50 °C (+122 °F), the derating factor is 100% -
% · 10 °C = 90% or 0.90. The output current is then 0.90 · I
1 °C thmax. For Ithmax.
Altitude derating
For altitude derating, see the drive/inverter hardware manual.

Connection data
Maximum drive/inverter output frequency: 200 Hz
Maximum allowed average switching frequency:
4.5 kHz (converter units with supply voltage < 500 V) or
3 kHz (converter units with supply voltage > 500 V)
Change the switching frequency with a drive/inverter parameter. For the ACS880
drive, set parameter 95.20 (13) Du/dt filter activation to value 1. Note: These
switching frequency values are valid from ACS880 primary control program version
2.3x.
Maximum cable length between the drive/inverter output and the filter: 3 m
(9.84 ft)
Maximum motor cable length: 300 m (984.25 ft).

Protection classes
Degree of protection: IP00

Applicable standards and markings

EN 60204-1, EN 60529, EN 61800-3, EN 50178, CE marking, UL approved
insulation system, cUL approval pending.

Ambient conditions
See the drive/inverter HW manual.

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Dimension drawings

The dimensions are given in millimetres and [inches] below.

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BOCH-0350A-7

3AXD50000019556

Dimension drawings
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