Active Filters

How FRAKO Active Harmonic Filters Work

OSFS
Active Filters

Active harmonic filters for three-phase low voltage networks with or without a
neutral conductor for the compensation of harmonic currents up to the 49th harmonic,
the correction of reactive power at the fundamental frequency and for balancing
loads. Available in free-standing modular cabinets or in cabinets for wall assembly.

A host of problems... THE solution

The quality of a power supply is reduced considerably by loads If the operation of loads causing serious harmonics problems calls
that generate harmonics. These can cause electronically controlled for an improvement of the network quality, FRAKO Active Filters
devices to fail, break down or exhibit “inexplicable malfunction”. should be installed.
• Sporadic upsets and defects in electronic control systems and
devices The harmful effects of harmonics from single loads, load groups or a
• Sporadic tripping of circuit breakers for no apparent reason complete electrical system can be mitigated down to an acceptable
• Cables - especially transformers and induction motors - get too degree, if not removed totally from the network.
hot
• Motor power drops OSFS Active Filters combine numerous advantages. They are top-
• Power factor correction systems are overloaded of-the-range instruments hallmarked by extremely short reaction
• The neutral conductor is overloaded times and selective control up to the 50th harmonic, without current
• Flicker in the supply network error or phase displacement. The degree of compensation and the
• Disrupting effects on the medium voltage network control dynamics can be optimized to suit local conditions.

In addition to harmonics compensation, these filters are also suitable

for extremely fast control of fundamental-frequency reactive power
and for balancing asymmetrical loads. This also reduces the amount
of flicker in the network.

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How FRAKO Active Harmonic Filters Work

Essential operating principle of Active Filters

OSFS Active Filters are operated in parallel with the loads that gen- The number, size and location in the circuit of Active Filters depend
erate the harmonics. on the local harmonic spectrum and the specific duties.
The Active Filter analyses the harmonic current caused by nonlinear
loads and supplies a compensating current in phase opposition,
either over the entire spectrum or with only selected harmonics
targeted. The harmonic currents are therefore completely neutralized
at the point of connection.

3
Load current Active Filter The result
compensating current

OSFS

CNC machine tool Active Filter Transformator

Web server •
Remote control •
Modbus/TCP •
Interfaces Ethernet RJ45, multi-master-connection RJ45
Resonance detection •
3-wire units [A] 30, 50, 75, 90, 120, 125, 150, 180, 250, 270, 300, 375
4-wire units [A] 100
690 V (3-wire) units [A] 90, 180, 270
UL certified (3-wire) units [A] 90, 110, 180, 220, 270, 330
Catalogue page Page 169 ff.

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OSFS
Active Filters

OSFS – The highly dynamic Active Filter

OSFS units encompass a broad range of state-of-the-art Active Filters with a
web server function. The product range is characterized in particular by its
­variety of options for high-power applications plus a large selection of 690 V
units and a special filter.

The OSFS range

–F Fixed-rating unit:
For wall mounting
– M2 Modular unit:
In freestanding cabinet with up to 3 modules per cabinet
– UL UL certificate
— 3 3-wire:
For compensating three phases without a neutral conductor
— 4 4-wire:
For compensating three phases and the neutral conductor
– V2 Voltage Controlled:
voltage controlled Active Filter

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Technical Data
OSFS-F (3-wire fixed-rating unit), 400 V
Type OSFS 30-400-3-F
Article-No. 39-22441
Power rating 21 kVA
Compensating current per phase at 50/60 Hz 30 Arms
System voltage 400 V ± 10 %
Nominal frequency 50/60 Hz ± 5 %
Number of phases 3
Phase connections 3 phases without neutral conductor (TN, TT)
Harmonics compensation Individually up to the 49th order
Degree of compensation > 98 %
Correction of power factor cos φ Up to 1.0
3 Parallel operation OSFS Filters can be operated in parallel
Response time < 1 ms
Power loss < 1 000 W
Maximum air flow requirements 400 m3/h
Noise level < 70 dB (A)
Ambient conditions 0 up to 95 % relative humidity, non-condensing, max. altitude: 1000 m above sea level
Operating temperature 0 to 50 °C, derating exceeding 40 °C
Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm] 231 x 1 060 x 311
Weight [kg] 50
Cabinet colour RAL 7035 (light grey), RAL 5017 (traffic blue)
Type of protection IP20, IP21 according to IEC 529, other ratings upon request
Environmental conditions chemical 3C2, mechanical 3S2
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) EN55011, Class B
Certificates CE, UKCA
Interfaces Web server, Ethernet (Modbus TCP)

The units can be installed in parallel and are available as standard versions from 208 V to 480 V.
Other voltages, interfaces and IP-classes on request.

Connection diagram Dimensions

(example)

Load
311 231

1060

All dimensions in mm

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Technical Data
OSFS-F (3-wire fixed-rating unit), 400 V and 690 V
Type OSFS OSFS OSFS OSFS OSFS OSFS
50-400-3-F 75-400-3-F 90-400-3-F 120-400-3-F 150-400-3-F 90-690-3-F
Article-No. 39-22442 39-22402 39-22400 39-22403 39-22443 39-22444
Power rating 35 kVA 52 kVA 62 kVA 83 kVA 104 kVA 108 kVA
Compensating current per phase at 50/60 Hz 50 Arms 75 Arms 90 Arms 120 Arms 150 Arms 90 Arms
System voltage 400 V ± 10 % 690 V ± 10 %
Nominal frequency 50/60 Hz ± 5 %
Number of phases 3
Phase connections 3 phases without neutral conductor (TN, TT, IT)
Harmonics compensation Individually up to the 49th harmonic
Degree of compensation > 98 %
Correction of power factor cos φ Up to 1.0 3
Parallel operation OSFS Filters can be operated in parallel
Response time < 1 ms
Power loss < 1 600 W < 2 535 W < 3 180 W < 3 155 W < 3 225 W < 2 969 W
Maximum air flow requirements 600 m3/h
Noise level < 70 dB (A)
Ambient conditions 0 up to 95 % relative humidity, non-condensing, max. altitude: 1000 m above sea level
Operating temperature 0 to 50 °C, up to 40 °C without derating
Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm] 231 x 2 040 x 470
Weight [kg] 91 91 91 105 116 150
Cabinet colour RAL 7035 (light grey), RAL 5017 (traffic blue)
Type of protection IP 20 according to IEC 529
Environmental conditions Class 3C3 (chemical), class 3S3 (mechanical)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) EN 55011, class B
Certificates CE, ABS, DNV GL, UKCA
Interfaces Web server, Ethernet (Modbus TCP)

The units can be installed in parallel and are available as standard versions from 208 V to 480 V resp. 480 V to 690 V.
Other voltages, interfaces and IP-classes on request.

Connection diagram Dimensions 470 231

(example)

Load

I1 I2 I3 L1 L2 L3

2040
PE

L1 L2 L3 N
All dimensions in mm

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Technical Data
OSFS-F (4-wire fixed rating unit), 400 V
Type OSFS 100-400-4-F
Article-No. 39-22429
Power Rating 70 kVA
Compensating current at 50/60 Hz phase current 100 Arms / neutral current 300 Arms
System voltage 400 V ± 10 %
Nominal frequency 50/60 Hz ± 2 %
Number of phases 3
Phase connections 3 phases with neutral conductor (TN,TT,IT)
Harmonics compensation individual compensation up to 49th order
Degree of compensation > 98 %
Correction of power factor cos ф Up to 1.0
3 Upgradeability OSFS Active Filters can be operated in parallel
Response time < 1 msec
Power loss < 2235 W
Maximum air flow requirements 600 m³/h
Noise level < 70 dB (A)
Ambient conditions 0 up to 95 % relative humidity, non-condensing, max. altitude: 1000 m above sea level
Operating temperature 0 to 50 °C, derating exceeding 40 °C
Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm] 231 x 1 650 x 487
Weight [kg] 90
Cabinet colour RAL 7035 (light grey), RAL 5017 (traffic blue)
Type of protection IP20 nach IEC 529
Environmental conditions Class 3C2 (chemical), class 3S2 (mechanical)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMV) EN 55011, class B
Certificates CE, UKCA
Interfaces Web server, Ethernet (Modbus TCP)

The units can be installed in parallel and are available as standard versions from 208 – 415 V. Other voltages, interfaces and IP-classes on
request.

Connection diagram (example) Dimensions

487 231

Load

I1 I2 I3 L1 L2 L3
N 2040
N
PE

L1 L2 L3 N
All dimensions in mm

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The OSFS-V2 voltage-controlled active filter

The OSFS-V2 is an active filter for the compensation of harmonics in Features:
the range of 50 Hz - 5 kHz (up to the 100th harmonic). The world’s • High-speed active filter (response time < 20 μs).
fastest dynamic active filter offers resonance detection and suppres- • Reduces interharmonics
sion. It works either with current transformers or it can be operated • 50 Hz – 5 kHz bandwidth
voltage controlled without current transformers. This makes installa- • Voltage and current compensation
tion in existing networks considerably easier. • Advanced digital control
• Easy installation
• Insensitive to mains changes
• Harmonic compensation
• Resonance suppression
• Harmonic compensation possible without current transformer
• Not overloadable
• Available in 208 V – 480 V

All dimensions in mm

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Technical Data
OSFS-V2 (3-wire fixed rating unit), 400 V
Type OSFS 120-400-3-V2-F
Article-No. 39-22438
Power Rating 83 kVA
Compensating current at 50/60 Hz 120 Aeff
System voltage 400 V ± 10 %
Nominal frequency 50/60 Hz ± 2 %
Number of phases 3
Phase connections 3 phases without neutral conductor (TN,TT, IT)
Harmonics compensation Compensation curve for harmonics and interharmonics up to 5 kHz (100th order)
Degree of compensation > 97 %
Correction of power factor cos ф Up to 1.0
Upgradeability OSFS Active Filters can be used in parallel 3
Response time < 20 µs
Power loss < 1 200 W
Maximum air flow requirements 600 m3/h
Noise level < 70 dB(A)
Ambient conditions 0 up to 95 % relative humidity, non-condensing, max. altitude: 1000 m above sea level
Operating temperature 0 up to 50 °C, up to 40 °C with derating
Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm] 231 x 1653 x 482
Weight [kg] 90
Cabinet colour Cabinet: RAL 7035 (grey), Base: RAL 7022 (dark grey)
Type of protection IP20 to IEC 529
Environmental conditions Class 3C3 (chemical), class 3S3 (mechanical)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMV) EN 55011, Class B
Certificates CE, UKCA
Interfaces Web server, Ethernet (Modbus TCP)

The units can be installed in parallel and are available as standard versions from 208 - 480 V. Other voltages, interfaces and IP-classes
on request.

Connection diagram (example) Dimensions

482 231

Load

I1 I2 I3 L1 L2 L3
1653
PE

L1 L2 L3 N
All dimensions in mm

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OSFS

Active Filter OSFS-M2 in freestanding cabinet

Modern medical equipment, the latest LED technology and Clear benefits:
present-day motor control systems make the most exacting • 8 versions enable optimum adaption to the compensation
demands on power supply quality. Certain loads, however, greatly requirement: 90 A, 125 A, 150 A, 180 A, 250 A, 270 A,
distort the supply-side waveform by generating harmonics. This 300 A and 375 A
situation often calls for an improvement in power quality. With the • Modular construction with only one control unit
FRAKO M ­ odular Active Filter, the distortion caused by individual • User-friendly touchscreen
loads, groups of consumers or the entire electrical installation is • User-friendly remote service
reduced to a t­olerable level or totally eliminated from the network. • Current-controlled
• New: optionally also available voltage-controlled, if on site there is
no space for current transformers
• Voltage range: 208 V – 480 V and 690 V

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Technical Data
OSFS-M2 (3-wire modular unit), 400 V
Type OSFS 90- OSFS 125- OSFS 150- OSFS 180- OSFS 250- OSFS 270- OSFS 300- OSFS 375-
400-3-M2 400-3-M2 400-3-M2 400-3-M2 400-3-M2 400-3-M2 400-3-M2 400-3-M2
Article-No. 39-22451 39-22464 39-22459 39-22460 39-22465 39-22461 39-22457 39-22466
Power rating 62 kVA 87 kVA 104 kVA 125 kVA 173 kVA 187 kVA 208 kVA 260 kVA
Compensating current per phase 90 Aeff 125 Aeff 150 Aeff 180 Aeff 250 Aeff 270 Aeff 300 Aeff 375 Aeff
at 50/60 Hz
System voltage 400 V ± 10 %
Nominal frequency 50/60 Hz ± 2 %
Number of phases 3
Phase connections 3 phases without neutral conductor (TN, TT, IT)
Harmonics compensation Individually up to the 49th harmonic
Degree of compensation > 98 %
3
Correction of power factor cos φ Up to 1.0
Parallel operation OSFS-M2 Active Filters can be operated in parallel
Response time < 1 ms
Power loss < 2 795 W < 2 825 W < 3 225 W < 5 325 W < 5 650 W < 5 925 W < 6 250 W < 7 925 W
Maximum air flow requirements 600 m3/h 600 m3/h 800 m3/h 1 200 m3/h 1 200 m3/h 1 400 m3/h 1 600 m3/h 1 800 m3/h
Noise level < 70 dB (A)
Ambient conditions 0 up to 95 % relative humidity, non-condensing, max. altitude: 1000 m above sea level
Operating temperature 0 to 50 °C, up to 40 °C without derating
Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm] 800 x 2155 x 610
Weight [kg] 335 335 351 472 472 590 495 609
Cabinet colour Cabinet: RAL 7035 (grey), Base: RAL 7022 (dark grey)
Type of protection IP 21 according to IEC 529
Environmental conditions Class 3C3 (chemical), class 3S3 (mechanical)
Electromagnetic compatibility
EN55011, class A; EN55011, class B
(EMC)
Certificates CE, DNV GL, UKCA
Interfaces Web server, Ethernet (Modbus TCP)

The units can be installed in parallel and are available as standard versions from 208 V to 480 V.
Other voltages, interfaces and IP-classes on request.

Connection diagram (example) Dimensions

610 800

Load

I1 I2 I3 L1 L2 L3 PE
2155

L1 L2 L3 N
All dimensions in mm

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Technical Data
OSFS-M2 (3-wire modular unit), 690 V
Type OSFS 90-690-3-M2 OSFS 180-690-3-M2 OSFS 270-690-3-M2
Article-No. 39-22410 39-22411 39-22412
Power rating 108 kVA 215 kVA 323 kVA
Compensating current per phase at 50/60 Hz 90 Arms 180 Arms 270 Arms
System voltage 690 V ± 10 %
Nominal frequency 50/60 Hz ± 2 %
Number of phases 3
Phase connections 3 phases without neutral conductor (TN, TT, IT)
Harmonics compensation Individually up to the 49th harmonic
Degree of compensation > 98 %
Correction of power factor cos φ Up to 1.0
3 Parallel operation OSFS-M Active Filters can be operated in parallel
Response time < 1 ms
Power loss < 2969 W < 5813 W < 8657 W
Maximum air flow requirements 600 m3/h 1200 m3/h 1800 m3/h
Noise level < 70 dB (A)
Ambient conditions 0 up to 95 % relative humidity, non-condensing, max. altitude: 1000 m above sea level
Operating temperature 0 to 50 °C, up to 40 °C without derating
Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm] 800 x 2155 x 610
Weight [kg] 351 495 639
Cabinet colour Cabinet: RAL 7035 (grey), Base: RAL 7022 (dark grey)
Type of protection IP 21 according to IEC 529
Environmental conditions Class 3C3 (chemical), class 3S3 (mechanical)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) EN 55011, class B / EN 55011, class A
Certificates CE, DNV GL, UKCA
Interfaces Web server, Ethernet (Modbus TCP)

The units can be installed in parallel and are available as standard versions from 480 V to 690 V.
Other voltages, interfaces and IP-classes on request.

Connection diagram (example) Dimensions

610 800

Load

I1 I2 I3 L1 L2 L3 PE

2155

L1 L2 L3 N
All dimensions in mm

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Technical Data
OSFS-UL (3-wire modular device, UL), 480 V
Type OSFS 110-480-3-UL OSFS 220-480-3-UL OSFS 330-480-3-UL
Article-No. 39-22423 39-22424 39-22425
Power rating 76 kVA 152 kVA 229 kVA
Compensating current per phase at 50/60 Hz 110 Arms 220 Arms 330 Arms
System voltage 400 V ± 10 %
Nominal frequency 50/60 Hz ± 2 %
Number of phases 3
Phase connections 3 phases without neutral conductor (TN, TT, IT)
Harmonics compensation Individually up to the 49th harmonic
Degree of compensation > 98 %
Correction of power factor cos φ Up to 1.0
Parallel operation OSFS-UL Active Filters can be operated in parallel 3
Response time < 1 ms
Power loss < 2480 W < 4835 W < 7190 W
Maximum air flow requirements 600 m3/h 1200 m3/h 1800 m3/h
Noise level < 70 dB
Ambient conditions 0 up to 95 % relative humidity, non-condensing, max. altitude: 1000 m above sea level
Operating temperature 0 to 50 °C, up to 40 °C without derating
Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm] 800 x 2155 x 610
Weight [kg] 335 472 609
Cabinet colour Cabinet: RAL 7035 (grey), Base: RAL 7022 (dark grey)
Type of protection UL Type 1
Environmental conditions Class 3C3 (chemical), class 3S3 (mechanical)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4
Certificates UL, cUL, UKCA
Interfaces Web server, Ethernet (Modbus TCP)

The units can be installed in parallel and are available as standard versions from 208 V to 480 V. Other voltages, interfaces and IP-classes on
request.

Connection diagram (example) Dimensions

610 800

Load

I1 I2 I3 L1 L2 L3 PE

2155

L1 L2 L3 N
All dimensions in mm

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Technical Data
OSFS-UL (3-wire modular device, UL), 600 V
Type OSFS 90-600-3-UL OSFS 180-600-3-UL OSFS 270-600-3-UL
Article-No. 39-22426 39-22427 39-22428
Power rating 94 kVA 187 kVA 281 kVA
Compensating current per phase at 50/60 Hz 90 Arms 180 Arms 270 Arms
System voltage 600 V ± 10 %
Nominal frequency 50/60 Hz ± 2 %
Number of phases 3
Phase connections 3 phases without neutral conductor (TN, TT, IT)
Harmonics compensation Individually up to the 49th harmonic
Degree of compensation > 98 %
Correction of power factor cos φ Up to 1.0
3 Parallel operation OSFS-UL Active Filters can be operated in parallel
Response time < 1 ms
Power loss < 2836 W < 5547 W < 8258 W
Maximum air flow requirements 600 m3/h 1200 m3/h 1800 m3/h
Noise level < 70 dB (A)
Ambient conditions 0 up to 95 % relative humidity, non-condensing, max. altitude: 1000 m above sea level
Operating temperature 0 to 50 °C, up to 40 °C without derating
Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm] 800 x 2155 x 610
Weight [kg] 351 495 639
Cabinet colour Cabinet: RAL 7035 (grey), Base: RAL 7022 (dark grey)
Type of protection UL Type 1
Environmental conditions Class 3C3 (chemical), class 3S3 (mechanical)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4
Certificates UL, cUL, UKCA
Interfaces Web server, Ethernet (Modbus TCP)

The units can be installed in parallel and are available as standard versions from 480 V to 600 V. Other voltages, interfaces and IP-classes on
request.

Connection diagram (example) Dimensions

610 800

Load

I1 I2 I3 L1 L2 L3 PE

2155

L1 L2 L3 N
All dimensions in mm

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