Operating instructions
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VLT® HVAC Drive Accessories
VLT® Harmonic Filter AHF 005/010
VLT® Sine-Wave Filters
VLT® dU/dt filter
SVCD – regenerative braking
Easy, eff ective harmonic distortion reduction by 
 connecting the AHF 005/010 harmonic fi lter in front of 
a Danfoss frequency converter. 
 ■ AHF 005 reduces total harmonic current distortion 
to 5%
 ■ AHF 010 reduces total harmonic current distortion 
to 10%
Sine-wave fi lters are placed between the frequency 
converter and the motor to optimise the motor power 
current. 
It provides a sinusoidal phase-to-phase motor 
voltage. The fi lters reduce motor insulation stress, 
acoustic noise from the motor, and bearing currents 
(especially in large motors).
VLT® dU/dt fi lters are placed between the frequency 
converter and the motor to eliminate very fast voltage 
changes. 
The motor terminal phase-to-phase voltage is still 
pulse shaped but its dU/dt values are reduced.
Transferring the generated power from a decelerating 
motor back into the power supply enables braking 
of virtually unlimited duration.
 ■ Energy effi cient braking 
 ■ Self-synchronisation 
 ■ Small compact housing that can be fi tted 
into a panel
 ■ Easy to use in retrofi t applications
 ■ User-friendly start-up – no adjustment necessary
 ■ No routine maintenance required
 ■ Reduces motor insulation stress
 ■ Reduces acoustic noise from the motor
 ■ Reduces bearing currents (especially in large 
 motors)
 ■ Enables use of longer motor cables
 ■ Reduces losses in the motor 
 ■ Prolongs service lifetime
 ■ IP 20/Chassis; IP 21/Type 1
 ■ These fi lters reduce stress on the motor’s insulation 
and are recommended in applications with older 
motors, aggressive environments or frequent brak-
ing which cause increased DC link voltage.
 ■ IP 20/Chassis; IP21/Type 1
 ■ DC-DC coupling of multiple drives possible 
 ■ High effi  ciency through IGBT technology 
 ■ Simple operation 
 ■ Overload protection in regenerative operation










