SineWave Motor Protection Filter

HPS Centurion™ S SineWave Motor Protection Filters are a robust solution to condition the pulse width modulated (PWM) output of a variable frequency drive (VFD) into a nearly perfect sinusoidal waveform. Applications with long cable lengths between the motor and the VFD may encounter elevated currents and voltage spikes which can damage or destroy the motor. The HPS Centurion S effectively filters out high-frequency components, mitigating both common mode and differential mode noise. The result is enhanced protection for the motor and feeder cable insulation systems as well as reduced wear on the motor bearings.

The advanced filter design uses an LC topology that provides superior performance and higher attenuation over wider VFD output switching frequency range while still maintaining a low THDv value.

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Example Installation

Throughout the development of our SineWave motor protection filter, HPS has been validating performance through a real system installation.

The measurements were taken on the input of the motor terminal with & without the SineWave filter. The measured data points were used to show the voltage waveforms and Total Harmonic Distortion (Voltage).

Typical motor voltages with and without SineWave motor protection filter

Typical THDv Values with different loading and Inverter Switching Frequency