How to Select the Reactor That’s Right for Your DC Drive

by MTE Marketing | May 5, 2013 | Uncategorized

MTE three-phase AC reactors are not just for use with AC variable frequency drives. Use MTE reactors on the input of DC motor controllers to provide protection for the drives, and improve the quality of power supplied to other loads on the distribution system.

Applying Line/Load Reactors

by MTE Marketing | Apr 23, 2013 | Uncategorized

Input to Inverter/Drive: On the input of an electronic motor speed controller, line reactors protect sensitive electronic equipment from electrical noise created by the drive or inverter (notching, pulsed distortion, harmonics). They also protect the controller from...

Matrix Filter Preventive Maintenance and Restart Instructions

by MTE Marketing | Mar 15, 2013 | Uncategorized

A basic check list for maintaining Matrix filters. Vacuum or use compressed air to remove debris from reactor coils, core and capacitor tops; Check ventilation fans proper operation and clean as needed; Confirm that ventilation inlets and outlets have not been...

Matrix Filter Field Checks

by MTE Marketing | Mar 15, 2013 | Uncategorized

Read and understand the voltage appropriate MTE Matrix user manual. These manuals may be downloaded from the www.mtecorpstaging.wpenginepowered.com web site. Locate figures and drawings for your particular filter and identify the terminals locations.

Solving DC Drive Harmonics with Matrix Harmonic Filters

by MTE Marketing | Mar 15, 2013 | Uncategorized

Matrix Filters may be used for phase controlled DC drive applications to improve power factor and reduce line harmonics. Application to DC drives is similar to AC drives with a few important differences in filter performance and the selection of the appropriate filter...