VLT
®
FCD Series
■ CE labelling
What is CE labelling?
The purpose of CE labelling is to avoid technical ob-
stacles to trade within EFTA and the EU. The EU has
introduced the CE label as a simple way of showing
whether a product complies with the relevant EU di-
rectives. The CE label says nothing about the
specifications or quality of the product. Frequency
converters are regulated by three EU directives:
The machinery directive (98/37/EEC)
All machines with critical moving parts are covered
by the machinery directive, which came into force on
1 January 1995. Since a frequency converter is
largely electrical, it does not fall under the machinery
directive. However, if a frequency converter is sup-
plied for use in a machine, we provide information on
safety aspects relating to the frequency converter.
We do this by means of a manufacturer’s declaration.
The low-voltage directive (73/23/EEC)
Frequency converters must be CE labelled in accor-
dance with the low-voltage directive, which came
into force on 1 January 1997. The directive applies
to all electrical equipment and appliances used in
the 50 - 1000 Volt AC and the 75 - 1500 Volt DC
voltage ranges. Danfoss CE labels in accordance
with the directive and issues a declaration of confor-
mity upon request.
The EMC directive (89/336/EEC)
EMC is short for electromagnetic compatibility. The
presence of electromagnetic compatibility means
that the mutual interference between different com-
ponents/appliances is so small that the functioning of
the appliances is not affected.
The EMC directive came into force on 1 January
1996. Danfoss CE labels in accordance with the di-
rective and issues a declaration of conformity upon
request. In order that EMC-correct installation can
be carried out, this manual gives detailed instruc-
tions for installation. In addition, we specify the
standards which our different products comply with.
We offer the filters that can be seen from the specifi-
cations and provide other types of assistance to
ensure the optimum EMC result.
In the great majority of cases, the frequency con-
verter is used by professionals of the trade as a
complex component forming part of a larger appli-
ance, system or installation. It must be noted that the
responsibility for the final EMC properties of the ap-
pliance, system or installation rests with the installer.
MG.04.A1.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trade mark
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