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Line and Load Reactors
LR = Line Reactor
L = Low Impedance
M= Medium Impedance
H = High Impedance
Order Code
Current Rating
C = Open Chassis
E = Enclosed NEMA 1
xx - x - xxxxA - x
Line and Load Reactors
Line reactors (sometimes called “line chokes”) are a
common power accessory for electronic variable speed
drives. These components add an extra margin of protection
for AC and DC drives from supply transients.
Line reactors are strongly recommended for installation with
AC drives that do not have built-in inductors. Refer to the
built-in inductor columns in the following tables.
Load reactors are used on the output of AC drives to reduce
the effects of high motor wiring capacitance and to “soften”
the dV/dt (rate of change of voltage) applied to the motor
windings.
Reactors in AC drive applications:
• Help reduce harmonic distortion of the input line current
• Improve input line current balance
• Reduce nuisance drive over-voltage trips caused by
transient voltage spikes and power line notches
• Protect input rectiers from in-rush current caused by
sudden power line surges and sags
• Extend the life of the DC bus capacitor bank by reducing
the internal heating caused by ripple current
• Protect motor windings from long lead effects when used
on the drive output
Line Reactors in DC drive applications:
• Minimize crosstalk between multiple SCR drives by
reducing line notching and subsequent dV/dt misring
and/or bridge failures
• Eliminate SCR failures caused by high dV/dt levels
associated with stiff or power factor corrected power lines
• Protect other line-powered sensitive electronic
equipment by ltering electrical noise and/or interference
caused by drives on the power line
Specifications
Voltage 690Vac maximum
Ambient Temperature 104 °F (40 °C)
Overload 200% for 10 seconds
150% for 1 minute
Approvals CE
UL508
CSA C22.2
A = Line Reactor
Blank = Load Reactor
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