A C T I V E H A R M O N I C F I LT E R

True Harmonic Current Cancellation from the

Eliminate Harmonic Distortion Damage with ASIRobicons Active Harmonic Filter

A proven technology is now available to isolate harmonic current and protect the equipment on your power distribution system from damage due to harmonic voltage distortion. By actively monitoring the non-linear current demanded by the load, the ASIRobicon Active Harmonic Filter (AHF) electronically generates an adaptive current waveform which matches the shape of the non-linear portion of the load current. By injecting this matching current in the bus, the AHF stops the destructive current at the point of connection. By this mode of cancellation, the AHF provides the industrys best attenuation of harmonic currents. The AHFs IGBT Converter Bridge reacts at micro-second speed to changes in the non-linear load current, allowing cancellation even as the high frequency harmonic components change. The AHF is not affected by changes in the impedance in the system, nor will it react with other devices. The AHF will not adversely affect the resonant points in the system. The AHF has no series components, allowing an easy-to-install connection. If greater capacity is required, the AHF has built-in circuitry to allow for simple paralleling. Paralleled systems are available for single point field connection.

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Features
Adaptive Injection Mode Continuously monitors the load harmonic current and cancels it. Industrys Best Harmonic Cancellation Device Superior non-linear current cancellation from the 2nd to 51st harmonic. Greatly reduces notching caused by SCR switching, diode rectification and other load generated transients. Parallel Connection With no series components, the AHF can be easily installed without major re-work. Current measurement is made with current transformers. Energy consumption is low. Electronic VAR Current In addition to harmonic cancellation current, the AHF electronically produces leading VAR current, aiding in the improvement of system power factor without the negative effects of traditional power factor correction capacitors. Current Limited The AHF unit is limited and can work in any system without damage, regardless of the magnitude of harmonic current demanded by the load. Safety and Access The AHFs power selections are covered within the enclosure. Removable panels allow easy front access and clear view of major components. IEEE 519-1992 The AHF units are easily paralleled and can be sized to guarantee compliance with IEEE 519-1992 harmonic standards under most load conditions. Certifications UL, cUL, CE Mark Available Options EMC Filter Molded-Case Disconnect Switch Split Core CTs NEMA 1 Enclosure Digital Display

PICTURED, 100 AMP MODEL CONTAINS:

High Frequency/EMI Filter IGBT Switching-Mode Power Stage DC Bus Capacitors Soft Start Contactor Circuit Fast Acting/High Interrupting Fuses Molded-Case Disconnect Switch

Unique Features
Adaptive Injection Mode Harmonic Filter The AHFs electronic bridge draws leading reactive current from the power line, stores it in a DC capacitor bus, and delivers it back to the line as harmonic current, meeting the loads demand for non-linear current at the point of connection. The source delivers fundamental current. Industrys Best Harmonic Cancellation Device Unlike a tuned filter, the AHF continuously measures the loads changing non-linear current and injects the required waveform to supply the loads harmonic current demand from the 2nd to the 51st harmonic. Easy to Apply The AHF is a non-resonating, nontuned device. It can be installed anywhere in the distribution system. A simple measurement to determine the magnitude of harmonic current is all that is needed. For new installations the equipment manufacturer or your AHF supplier can provide the required data. IGBT Bridge AHFs Class-D Switching Mode Current Source Amplifier uses Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors. These are high frequency switched power electronic devices that allow high resolution and micro-second response to match the loads non-linear current waveform. The AHF is connected parallel to the bus through a soft start circuit. When energized, the AHF draws leading reactive current and the converter uses this to charge a DC Bus. The current transformers on two of the phases measure the load current. An electronic notch filter rejects the fundamental frequency component and passes the distortion current components (harmonic as well as non-harmonic, transient and subharmonic components). Electronically controlled linear attenuators reduce the harmonic current signals to limit the AHFs harmonic current output to the units rated RMS value. The amplifier control logic uses this signal to modulate current waveform which matches the non-fundamental current demanded by the non-linear load.

Product Offering Summary

3-wire and 4-wire models range between 25-400 amps with inputs of 208 through 600 VAC. 60 Hz is standard. 50Hz is available upon request. Current Transformer (CT) requirements must maintain a ratio of 2000:1 to achieve proper operation. CT dimensions are specified per application. Split core CTs are available upon request. AHFs can be paralleled with one set of CTs. These units are available in chassis or NEMA 1 enclosures. Consult factory for special enclosure requirements. All models include a control/display panel with the following switch and LED indicators. Supplied loose with chassis models On-Off/Reset . . . . . . . . . Selector Switch Power Applied . . . . . . . . LED Indicator Operate . . . . . . . . . . . . LED Indicator At Max. Capacity . . . . . . LED Indicator Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED Indicator Temperature Warning . . . LED Indicator

Dimensions
3 Wire Models:
Amps Volts Freq Hz

Chassis Only
Approx. Size (in) Approx Weight (lbs)

Enclosure-NEMA 1
Approx Size (in) Approx Weight (lbs)

25 50 100 150 200 300 400

208-600 208-600 208-600 208-600 208-600 208-600 208-600

50-60 50-60 50-60 50-60 50-60 50-60 50-60

31X16X14 49X16X14 75X20X15 75X28X15 75X44X15 75X44X15 75X44X15

115 175 375 420 450 550 650

31X16X14 49X16X14 86X24X20 86X32X20 86X48X20 86X48X20 86X48X20

130 190 600 700 875 700 850

4 Wire Models:
Amps Volts Freq Hz

Chassis Only
Approx. Size (in) Approx Weight (lbs)

Enclosure-NEMA 1
Approx Size (in) Approx Weight (lbs)

25 50 100 150 200 300 400

208-600 208-600 208-600 208-600 208-600 208-600 208-600

50-60 50-60 50-60 50-60 50-60 50-60 50-60

31X16X14 49X16X14 75X20X15 75X28X15 75X44X15 75X44X15 75X44X15

115 175 375 420 450 550 650

31X16X14 49X16X14 86X24X20 86X32X20 86X48X20 86X48X20 86X48X20

130 190 600 700 875 700 850

Chassis models include a control/display panel, 6 feet of ribbon cable, current transformers and 200k AIC fuses.

Source Without AHF Conditioner

Source With AHF Conditioner

ASIRobicon AHF Field Results- 100 Amp

Attenuation From the 2nd to 51st Harmonic Typical results of the AHF during operation in parallel with SCR Bridge Rectifier non-linear load, seen from Delta side of a Delta-Wye transformer.

CURRENT (AHF OFF)

CURRENT (AHF ON)

VOLTAGE (AHF OFF)

VOLTAGE (AHF ON)

Typical Connection Diagram

Technical Data
3-Wire Model Number
3A025B6-xx 3A050B6-xx 3A100B6-xx 3A150B6-xx 3A200B6-xx 3A300B6-xx 3A400B6-xx 3A025C6-xx 3A050C6-xx 3A100C6-xx 3A150C6-xx 3A200C6-xx 3A300C6-xx 3A400C6-xx 3A025G6-xx 3A050G6-xx 3A100G6-xx 3A150G6-xx 3A200G6-xx 3A300G6-xx 3A400G6-xx 3A022H6-xx 3A045H6-xx 3A090H6-xx 3A135H6-xx 3A180H6-xx 3A300H6-xx 3A400H6-xx 3A025F5-xx 3A050F5-xx 3A100F5-xx 3A150F5-xx 3A200F5-xx 3A300F5-xx 3A400F5-xx

Freq Hz
60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 50 50 50 50 50 50 50

Nominal Voltage
208 208 208 208 208 208 208 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 400 400 400 400 400 400 400

Cancellation Harmonic Current Arms

25 50 100 150 200 300 400 25 50 100 150 200 300 400 25 50 100 150 200 300 400 22.5 45 90 135 180 270 360 25 50 100 150 200 300 400

Corrective Reactive Current Arms

10 19 38 57 76 114 144 11 21 42 63 82 126 168 17 33 65 98 130 195 260 19 38 75 113 150 225 300 14 27 54 81 104 162 216

Total Corrective Current VARs Injected Arms kVARs

27 54 107 160 213 321 428 27 54 108 163 216 324 432 30 60 119 179 238 357 476 29 59 117 176 234 351 468 29 57 114 170 225 342 456 3.5 6.9 14.0 20.5 27.3 42.0 56.0 4.4 8.8 18.0 26.0 34.0 54.0 72.0 14.0 27.0 54.0 81.4 108.0 162.0 216.0 20.0 39.0 78.0 117.0 156.0 234.0 312.0 9.3 19.0 37.0 56.0 72.0 111.0 148.0

Losses @ Rated Output kW

0.5 0.9 1.9 2.8 3.8 5.7 7.6 0.5 0.9 1.9 2.8 3.8 5.7 7.6 0.6 1.1 2.2 3.3 4.4 6.6 8.8 0.6 1.1 2.2 3.3 6.6 6.6 8.8 0.6 1.0 2.1 3.1 4.2 6.3 8.4

(consult factory for 4-wire models)

Line Voltage

Line Frequency Interrupting Capacity Peak Harmonic Current Reactive Current Injected Response Time Temperature Humidity Altitude

Nominal +6%, -14% steady state (+/- 10% at 208 VAC) Nominal +11%, -19% 20 minutes (+/- 15% at 208 VAC) Transient IEEE 587, class B Nominal +/- -5% 200kA, fused 3x nominal RMS maximum rating 85% electronically generated 300 microseconds 0 to 40 C operating, -30 to 50 C storage up to 95%, non-condensing to 1500 meters

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ASIRobicon GmbH Industrial Systems Wahlerstrasse 12 D-40472 Dsseldorf Phone +49.211.96507.0 Fax +49.211.96507.111

CANADA
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