TCi V1k series User manual
V1k
Installation
Guide
TCI, LLC
W132 N10611 Grant Drive
Germantown, Wisconsin 53022
Ph: 800-TCI-8282
www.transcoil.com
Revision G Part # 25316 April 13, 2018
TCI, LLC
W132 N10611 Grant Drive
Germantown, Wisconsin 53022
Ph: 800-TCI-8282
www.transcoil.com
Field Wiring
Field Wiring Connection Terminals
Compression type terminals are provided for all line
wiring connections. e wire size capacity ranges and
tightening torque for the power terminals are listed in the
table.
Warnings and Cautions
Dangerous Voltage Warning: warns of
situations in which a high voltage can
cause injury and/or equipment damage.
e text next to this symbol describes
ways to avoid danger.
General Warning: warns of situations
that can cause physical injury and/
or equipment damage by means other
than electrical. e text next to this
symbol describes ways to avoid the
danger.
General Safety Instructions
Be sure to read, understand, and follow
all safety instructions.
Only qualied electricians should
carry out all electrical installation and
maintenance work on V1k drive output
lters.
All wiring must be in accordance with
the National Electrical Code (NEC)
and/or any other codes that apply to
the installation site.
Disconnect all power before working
on the equipment. Do not attempt any
work on a powered V1k output lter.
e V1k, VFD, motor, and other
connected equipment must be properly
grounded.
e VFD terminals and connected
cables are at a dangerously high voltage
when power is applied to the VFD,
regardless of motor operation.
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See www.transcoil.com for dimensions tables. Please contact
TCI Technical Support or your TCI distributor for application
information regarding the use of V1k output lters on the
output side of the VFD.
V1k Model
Numbers
Input and Output Motor Power
Wire Size Torque
(in.-lb.)
V1k2A to V1k12A 12 - 14 10
V1k16A 4 - 12 20
V1k18A to V1k21A 4 - 10 20
V1k25A to V1k27A 4 - 8 20
V1k35A 6 - 8 30
V1k45A 6 30
V1k55A 1 - 4 35
V1k80A 1 - 3 35
V1k110A 2/0 - 1/0 50
V1k130A 2/0 50
V1k160A 250 MCM - 3/0 375
V1k200A two 2/0 - 1 50
V1k250A two 2/0 50
V1k305A two 350 MCM - 3/0 375
V1k362A two 350 MCM - 4/0 375
V1k420A two 600 MCM - 300 500
V1k480A two 600 MCM - 350 500
V1k600A two 600 MCM - 500 MCM 500
V1k750A three 600 MCM - 400 MCM 500
All electrical connections must be
re-torqued annually.
V1k KLC-Series Motor Protection Filter
Installation Instructions
Installation Checklist
• Please see V1K installation drawings, hosted on the
TCI website, for unit dimensions, mounting hole
pattern, mounting orientation, wire entry locations,
unit weights, and other unit specic installation
notes.
• Make sure that the installation location will not be
exposed to direct sunlight, rain or dripping liquids,
corrosive liquids or gases, explosive or combustible
gases or dust, excessive airbourne dirt and dust, or
excessive vibration.
• Select a mounting area that will allow adequate
cooling air and maintenance access.
• Make sure that all wiring conforms to the
requirements of the National Electric Code (NEC)
and\or other applicable electrical codes.
• Ground the V1k Ouptut Filter to a dedicated system
ground to ensure safety and lter performance. Use a
properly sized grounding conductor.
• Wire the output power terminals of the VFD, T1(U),
T2(V), & T3(W) to the input terminals of the V1k,
A1, B1 & C1.
• Wire the output power terminals, of the V1k, A2, B2
& C2 to the motor power connections.
• Make sure the VFD is set for operating modes and
ranges that are compatible with the V1k Output Filter.
• Check the entire system throughly before energizing
and operating any equipment.
• Current Rating: 2 - 750 Amps, 240 V - 600 V,
.75 - 600 HP
• cUL
• Open, UL Type 1 and 3R Enclosures
• Eciency > 98%
• Insulation Rating: 600V Class
• Insulation Class: Class H (180°C or better)
• Maximum Altitude: 2000 m (6,000 ) Derating
necessary above 2000 m
• Lead Length: Specic applications can reach
3,000 feet (consult factory for applications above
1,500 feet)
• Ambient Temp: Max 40°C
Product Specications
Wiring Diagram
When you receive the unit, you should immediately inspect
the shipping container and report any damage to the
shipping carrier who delivered the unit.
Verify the Application
Make sure the V1k drive output lter is correct for the
application. e current rating of the V1k should be sized
to handle the FLA rating of the motor but not to exceed
110% of the drive output current rating. is output lter
is best applied matched closely to the load. e V1k drive
output lter is not selected by the drive input current rating.
Properly sized and applied, TCI guarantees that the V1k will
limit motor terminal peak input votage to 150% of the bus
voltage with a wire lead length of 1,000 feet and a carrier
frequency of 4kHz. Maximum lead length and carrier
frequency can vary depending on wire lead type. For best
performance, the V1k should be installed within 10 feet of
the drive.
Variable Frequency Drive Settings
Make sure that the variable frequency drive will be set for
operation modes and ranges that are compatible with the
V1k output lter:
• Maximum output frequency: 60 Hz
• PWM switching frequency best between 2kHz and
4kHz
• Mode of operation: Do not use with DC braking unless
the drive application has been conrmed by TCI
Technical Support
• Do not use on overhauling loads without bus voltage
control.
Mounting an open panel unit
If you are mounting an open panel unit in your own
enclosure, you must provide an enclosure that is adequately
sized and ventilated suciently to prevent overheating. e
lter is designed with a maximum ambient temperature
of 40° C (104°F). If the ambient temperature exceeds
this value, for any open or enclosed V1K unit, it is the
responsibility of the customer to provide auxiliary cooling
to reduce the ambient operating temperature around the
V1k lter. TCI strongly recommends using auxiliary cooling
devices such as cooling fans, heat exchangers, or possibley
air conditioning units when required to maintain the proper
operating temperature.
e V1k must be mounted, as per the unit installation
drawing, on a smooth, solid surface, free from heat,
dampness, and condensation. Mounting it as per the unit
installation drawing is important for natural convection
cooling. A metal plate is provided to mount the V1k on a
composite surface. Please see V1K installation drawings
hosted on the TCI website for unit dimensions, mounting
orientation, equipment spacing, wire entry locations, and
unit weights.
Power Wiring
e conduit and wiring from the output of the variable
frequency drive to the motor must be routed to the V1k
and then to the motor. TCI recommends a separate
dedicated conduit run for each drive/lter/ motor run
unless properly shielded and segregated wiring procedures
are practiced. Parasitic and induced capacitance can greatly
reduce the eectiveness of the lter performance. Under
no circumstances should you wire both control and power
wire in the same conduit unless the wire way is specically
designed for this practice. e line reactor temperature is
sensitive to lead wire oversizing. Avoid lead wires more
than ve times oversized by copper cross sectional area
regarldess of the material used. Use 75°C copper conductors
only or the equivalent, unlesss the wire connector is marked
for AI/Cu, then the use of aluminum wire is permitted. Use
only copper conductor on units rated above 80 amps.
Wiring Cable Entry Locations
TCI has provided enclosure knock-outs on the two smaller
enclosures for incoming and outgoing power cables.
ese are located in a typical wiring location for customer
convenience. On the two larger size enclosures, TCI has not
provided knock-outs due to the wide variety of application
requirements. TCI allows installing electricians the option
of locating the cable openings at a point of their choosing.
Grounding
e V1k lter must be connected to the ground of the
premise’s wiring system. is can be conducted by
identifying a known premise’s ground near by the lter or
running a special ground dedicated for the application. e
ground connection must be made using a wire conductor.
Metallic conduit is not a suitable grounding conductor. e
integrity of all ground connections should be periodically
checked.
A1
B1
C1
B2
A2
C2
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