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Document-No. 5.09010.03
Part No. 442335
Version 1-Mar-2018
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Mains filters 
BFN - 3 - 1 - ...
Filters for 
mains applications
E5.09010.03

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Information on this Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Key to symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Limitation of liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.4 Copyright protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.5 Other applicable documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.6 Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.7 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.8 Guarantee provisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.9 Customer service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.10 Used terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 Contents of Instruction handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Changes and modifications to the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 Proper usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 Responsibility of the operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.5 Personnel training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.6 Personal protective equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.7 Special hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.8 Fire fighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.9 Safety equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.10 Behavior in case of danger or accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.11 Signs and labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.1 Operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.1.1 System types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.1.2 Requirements to the energy supply: power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.1.3 Required environmental conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.2 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.2.1 Baumüller filters for TN/TT-systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.2.2 Filters for active mains inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.2.3 Filters for IT-systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.3 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.4 Electrical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.4.1 Filters for TN/TT-systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.4.2 Filters for IT-systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4 Description of the devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.1.1 Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.1.2 Block diagram filters for mains applications (simplified) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.2 Type plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.3 Type code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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5 Transport and packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.1 Safety notes for transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.2 What to observe at transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.3 Transport inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.4 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.5 Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6 Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.1 Safety notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.2 Prepare mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.3 Mounting instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7.1 Safety notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7.2 Demands on the electrical mains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.3 Demands on the connection cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.4 Grounding conductor connection and RCD-compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7.5 System requirements with regard to EMC-stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7.5.1 General information about converters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7.5.2 Measures taken to assure EMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.6 Procedure of the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.7 Connection diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
8.1 Safety notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
8.2 Environmental conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
8.3 Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
9 Spare Parts and Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
9.1 Mains filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
9.2 Screening terminals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
10 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
10.1 Disposal facilities/authorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Overview of Revisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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1.1 Information on this Handbook
This Handbook provides important information on handling the device. A prerequisite for
safe work is compliance with all specified safety notes and procedural instructions.
Additionally, the valid accident prevention regulations and general safety regulations ap-
plicable to the scope of application the device must be complied with.
Read this Handbook, particularly the safety notes chapter, completely before beginning
any work on the device. This Instruction handbook is part of the product and must be kept
accessible to personnel at all times in the immediate vicinity of the device.

Key to symbols
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1.2 Key to symbols
Warning notes
Warning notes are identified as symbols in this Handbook. The notes are introduced by
signal words that express the extent of the danger.
It is imperative that these notes be complied with and are conscientiously regarded in or-
der to prevent accidents, personal injury and material damage.
Recommendations
DANGER!
....points out an immediately dangerous situation that will lead to severe injuries or
death if not avoided.
WARNING!
....points out a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to severe injuries or
death if not avoided.
ATTENTION!
....points out a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to minor or slight inju-
ries if not avoided.
NOTICE!
....points out a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to material damage if
not avoided.
NOTE!
....highlights useful tips and recommendations, as well as information for efficient and
problem-free use.

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1.3 Limitation of liability
All specifications and notes in these Instruction Handbook were compiled taking into ac-
count the applicable standards and regulations, the State of the Art and our knowledge
and experience of many years.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for damages due to:
mNoncompliance with the Instruction Handbook
mUsage for other than the intended purpose
mUsage by untrained personnel
The actual scope of delivery can vary in case of optional equipment, laying claim to addi-
tional order options, or on account of the latest technical changes to the explanations and
representations described herein.
The user bears the responsibility for performing service and initial operation in accor-
dance with the safety regulations of the applicable standards and all other relevant gov-
ernmental or local regulations concerning the dimensioning and protection of conductors,
grounding, disconnectors, overcurrent protection, etc.
The person who carried out the mounting or installation is liable for any damage incurred
when assembling or connecting the device.
1.4 Copyright protection
The Instruction Handbook must be treated confidentially. It is to be used exclusively by
personnel who work with the device. The consignment of the operating instructions to
third persons without the written permission of the manufacturer is prohibited.
1.5 Other applicable documents
Components of other manufacturers are integrated into the device. For these purchased
parts a risk analysis has been performed by the respective manufacturers. The compli-
ance of the design construction with the applicable European and national regulations
has been declared for the components by the respective manufacturers.
NOTE!
The specific contents, text, drawings, images and other representations are copy-
righted and subject to industrial property rights. Any prohibited usage is punishable
by law.

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1.6 Spare parts
mOnly use original spare parts of the manufacturer.
Procure spare parts through an authorized dealer or directly from the manufacturer.
See also ZSpare Parts and Part Numbers– on page 59.
1.7 Disposal
Insofar as no take-back or disposal agreement has been made, please disassemble units
correctly and properly recycle the constituent parts.
See ZDisposal– on page 63.
1.8 Guarantee provisions
The guarantee provisions are stated in a separate document of the sales documents.
The devices described herein may only be operated in accordance with the stipulated
methods, procedures and conditions. Anything else not presented here, including the op-
eration of devices in mounted positions, is not permitted and must be cleared with the
plant on a case-by-case basis. If the devices are operated in any other manner than as
described within these Instruction Handbook, then all guarantee and warranty rights are
rendered null and void.
1.9 Customer service
Our customer service is available to provide you with technical information.
Info on the responsible contact persons is available at all times via telephone, fax, e-mail
or the internet.
1.10 Used terms
The terms „Device“ or „BFN“ are used for the Baumüller product „Mains filters“.
WARNING!
False or flawed spare parts can lead to damage, malfunction or complete fail-
ure, thus endangering safety.
Therefore:

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2SAFETY
This section provides an overview of all of the important safety aspects for optimum pro-
tection of personnel as well as for the safe and problem-free operation.
2.1 Contents of Instruction handbook
Each person who is tasked with performing work on or with the device must have read
and understood the operating instructions before working with the device. This also ap-
plies if the person involved with this kind of device or a similar one, or has been trained
by the manufacturer.
2.2 Changes and modifications to the device
n order to prevent hazards and to ensure optimum performance, no changes, additions
or modifications may be undertaken on the device that have not been explicitly approved
by the manufacturer.
2.3 Proper usage
mObserve all specifications of the Instruction Handbook.
mWhen configuring, ensure that the device is always operated within its specifica-
tions.
mThe device may only be operated in a technically flawless condition.
A device of the series BFN limits the electrical interferences of the Baumüller converter
in the power supply.
WARNING!
Danger by Inappropriate Use!
Any use that goes beyond the intended purpose and/or any non-compliant use of the
device can cause dangerous situations.
Therefore:

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2.4 Responsibility of the operator
The device will be used in commercial areas. Thus, the proprietor of the device is subject
to the legal work safety regulations.
Along with the notes on work safety in these operating instructions, the safety, accident
prevention and environmental protection regulations valid for the area of application of
this device must be complied with. Whereby:
mThe proprietor must inform himself about the applicable work health and safety regu-
lations and ascertain, in a risk analysis, any additional hazards that could arise from
the special working conditions in the use area of the device. These must then be im-
plemented in the form of operating instruction for operation of the device.
mThese operating instructions must be kept accessible to personnel working with the de-
vice at all times in the immediate vicinity of the device.
mThe specifications of the operating instructions must be adhered to completely and
without exception!
mThe device may only be operated in a technically faultless and operationally safe con-
dition
2.5 Personnel training
mCertain activities can only be performed by the persons stated in the respective
chapters of these Instruction Handbook.
In this Instruction Handbook the following qualifications are stipulated for various areas of
activity:
Operating 
personnel
nThe drive system may only be operated by persons who have been specially trained,
familiarized and authorized.
nTroubleshooting, maintenance, cleaning, maintenance and replacement may only
be performed by trained or familiarized personnel. These persons must be familiar
with the operating instructions and act accordingly.
nCommissioning and training may only be performed by qualified personnel.
Qualified 
personnel
nElectrical engineers authorized by Baumüller Nürnberg GmbH, and qualified electri-
cians of the customer or a third party who have learned to install and maintain
Baumüller drive systems and are authorized to ground and identify electrical power
circuits and devices in accordance with the safety engineering standards of the com-
pany.
nQualified personnel have had occupational training or instruction in accordance with
the respective locally applicable safety engineering standards for the upkeep and
use of appropriate safety equipment.
WARNING!
Risk of injury due to insufficient qualifications!
Improper handling can lead to significant personal injury and material damage.
Therefore: