SERVOSTAR™ 300

Technical description 07/2010 Kollmorgen
6.10 Shock-hazard protection
6.10.1 Leakage current
Leakage current via the PE conductor results from the combination of equipment and
cable leakage currents. The leakage current frequency pattern comprises a number of
frequencies, whereby the residual-current circuit breakers definitively evaluate the 50Hz
current. As a rule of thumb, the following assumption can be made for leakage current on
our low-capacity cables at a mains voltage of 400 V, depending on the clock frequency of
the output stage:
Ileak = n x 20mA + L x 1mA/m at 8kHz clock frequency at the output stage
Ileak = n x 20mA + L x 2mA/m at a 16kHz clock frequency at the output stage
(where Ileak=leakage current, n=number of amplifiers, L=length of motor cable)
At other mains voltage ratings, the leakage current varies in proportion to the voltage.
Example: 2 x servo amplifiers + a 25m motor cable at a clock frequency of 8kHz:
2 x 20mA + 25m x 1mA/m = 65mA leakage current.
Since the leakage current to PE is more than 3.5 mA, in compliance with
IEC 61800-5-1 the PE connection must either be doubled or a connecting cable with
a cross-section >10mm² must be used. Use the PE terminals and the PE bolt in
order to fulfil this requirement.
The following measures can be used to minimise leakage currents.
— Reduce the length of the engine cable
— Use low-capacity cables (see p.51)
— Remove external EMC filters (radio-interference suppressors are integrated)
6.10.2 Residual current protective device (RCD)
In conformity with IEC 60364-4-41 – Regulations for installation and IEC 60204 – Electrical
equipment of machinery, residual current protective devices (called RCD below) can
be used provided the requisite regulations are complied with. The SERVOSTAR 300 is a
3-phase system with a B6 bridge. Therefore, RCDs which are sensitive to all currents
must be used in order to detect any D.C. fault current.
Rated residual currents in the RCD
10 -30 mA
Protection against "indirect contact" for stationary and mobile equipment,
as well as for "direct contact".
50 -300 mA Protection against "indirect contact" for stationary equipment
Recommendation: In order to protect against direct contact (with motor cables
shorter than 5 m) we recommend that each servo amplifier be protected
individually using a 30mA RCD which is sensitive to all currents.
If you use a selective RCD, the more intelligent evaluation process will prevent spurious
tripping of the RCD.
6.10.3 Isolating transformers
When protection against indirect contact is absolutely essential despite a higher leakage
current, or when an alternative form of shock-hazard protection is sought, the
SERVOSTAR 300 can also be operated via an isolating transformer (schematic connection
see p.56). A ground-leakage monitor can be used to monitor for short circuits.
Be advised to keep the length of wiring between the transformer and the servo
amplifier as short as possible.
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