AC Line Reactors & Dynamic Braking Resistors

AC line reactors for AC variable frequency drives (VFDs) and DC SCR drives up to 3000A, 400-690V, 50Hz or 60Hz are available, often on short deliveries.

These devices protect the drive front end rectifiers from mains borne disturbances and also reduce both the harmonic current drawn by the drives and in the case of DC SCR drives, attenuate the line notching often preventing repetitive voltage spikes which disrupt and/or damage capacitor based equipment such as switched mode power supplies and small VFDs.

The installation of these reactors is crucial if active harmonic filters are to be used for harmonic mitigation, especially with AC VFDs or DC SCR drives.

A standard range of AC line reactors is available ex stock.

For information on AC line reactors for AC VFD and DC SCR drives click here – AC line reactors

For AC VFD and DC drive applications such as offshore cranes, draw-works systems, etc. which have overhauling loads the use of dynamic braking resistors are highly recommended.

The motor/load excess kinetic energy is dissipated across the resistor bank via the VFDs internal or optional dynamic braking unit to maintain control when overhauling and to prevent drive tripping from overvoltage.

For information on dynamic braking resistors for AC VFD and DC SCR drives click here – Dynamic braking resistors