MTE EMI/RFI Filter Selection Tables

Type RF EMI/RFI Filters

Selection Table & Technical Specification Guide
MTE TYPE RF FILTERS are designed to help your system meet Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements
by providing sufficient attenuation of the conducted Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and Electromagnetic
Interference (EMI) associated with adjustable speed drive and inverter applications. In most cases, drive and inverter
systems using MTE TYPE RF Filters will be able to meet the stringent requirements of the EMC Directives (Class A) and
the FCC limits for conducted noise emissions.

TYPE RF FILTERS SOLVE NOISE PROBLEMS - The MTE TYPE RF Filters offer an economical solution to many facility
interference problems caused by the RF emissions (typically 100kHz to 3Mz) of adjustable speed motor drives and
inverters. MTE TYPE RF Filters can prevent drives and inverters from interfering with other sensitive electronic loads
by reducing both common mode and differential mode noise emissions.

PROTECT SENSITIVE LOADS FROM EMI/RFI - Micro-processor

based equipment can be sensitive to voltage distortion and
electrical noise, even at low levels. TYPE RF Filters are intended
for installation on equipment causing the electrical noise in order
to protect other sensitive electronic loads, including:
• Laboratory measurement equipment
• Micro-processor based equipment
• Telecommunication equipment
• Computers
• Automated lighting controls
• Energy management systems
• Radio transmitters / receivers
• Television / CCTV
• Photo electric sensors

PRODUCT SELECTION: Please refer to the Selection Tables in this brochure or visit the MTE website at www.mtecorp.
com and select the handy >> EMI/RFI CLICK find << for complete product selection, including pricing.

TYPE RF FILTER CONNECTION - MTE TYPE RF Filters are intended for use at the input (line side) of an adjustable speed
drive or inverter. They are NOT designed to be used on the output (load side) of an inverter or drive. Connect the
incoming power conductors to the “Line” side terminals of the RF filter. To reduce inverter or drive output (load side)
EMI problems, use the MTE Series A Sine Wave Filter.

PRODUCT OPTIONS: The MTE TYPE RF Filters are available for three phase applications (TYPE RF3, either 480VAC
rated or 600VAC rated), 50/60Hz line frequency, from 6A to 330A standard ratings.

Typical uses include:

DRIVE
FILTER
• AC Motor Drives MOTOR
A L1 L1 L1 T1
• DC Motor Drives LINE LOAD
• Uninterruptible Power Supplies B L2 L2 L2 T2
• Active Harmonic Filters C L3 L3 L3 T3
• Battery Chargers G (PE) G G
• Electronic Welders G

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 Product Specifications - TYPE RF EMI-RFI Filters
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Rated Weight Mass Diss. Max Wire Size Leakage

Amps A (in.) A (mm) B (in.) B (mm) C (in.) C (mm) D (in.) D (mm) E (in.) E (mm) (lb.)
Part No. Figure Circuit
(kg) Watts AWG (mm²) Current (mA)
480 Volts THREE PHASE (50/60 Hz)
RF3-0006-4 A D 6 7.0 179 1.8 45 3.1 79 6.57 167 1.26 32 1.4 0.65 3.5 11 (4) 3.3
RF3-0010-4 A D 10 7.0 179 1.8 45 3.1 79 6.57 167 1.26 32 1.5 0.7 4.2 11 (4) 3.1
RF3-0018-4 A D 18 9.0 229 2.2 55 4.5 114 8.54 217 1.65 42 2.4 1.1 11 7 (10) 3.3
RF3-0025-4 A E 25 9.0 229 2.2 55 4.5 114 8.54 217 1.65 42 2.9 1.3 11 7 (10) 6.3
RF3-0033-4 B F 33 10.7 272 2.9 74 6.3 161 10.16 258 2.36 60 6.0 2.7 16 7 (10) 8.1
RF3-0050-4 B F 50 12.3 312 3.7 93 7.5 190 11.73 298 3.11 79 8.2 3.7 16 1 (35) 10.5
RF3-0070-4 B F 70 12.3 213 3.7 93 7.5 190 11.73 298 3.11 79 9.3 4.2 19 1 (35) 9.8
RF3-0090-4 B G 90 12.6 319 5.0 126 8.8 224 11.73 298 3.11 79 13.5 6.1 18 1 (35) 19.7
RF3-0130-4 B H 130 12.6 319 5.0 126 8.8 224 11.73 298 4.41 112 13.5 6.1 25 000 (70) 21.7
RF3-0150-4 B J 150 13.1 334 5.0 126 8.8 224 11.73 298 4.41 112 19.6 8.9 28 0000 (95) 27.6
RF3-0330-4 C K 330 15.2 386 10.2 260 4.6 116 4.72 120 9.25 235 24.3 11 40 N/A 7.2
600 Volts THREE PHASE (50/60 Hz)
RF3-0006-6 A L 6 7.2 183 1.8 45 3.1 79 6.57 167 1.26 32 1.4 0.65 3.5 9 (6) 2.9
RF3-0010-6 A L 10 7.2 183 1.8 45 3.1 79 6.57 167 1.26 32 1.5 0.7 4.2 9 (6) 2.9
RF3-0018-6 A L 18 9.2 233 2.2 55 4.5 114 8.54 217 1.65 42 2.4 1.1 11 9 (6) 9.6
RF3-0025-6 A M 25 9.2 233 2.2 55 4.5 114 8.54 217 1.65 42 2.9 1.3 11 9 (6) 9.6
RF3-0033-6 B F 33 10.7 272 2.9 74 6.3 161 10.16 258 2.36 60 6.0 2.7 16 7 (10) 12.6
RF3-0050-6 B F 50 12.3 312 3.7 93 7.5 190 11.73 298 3.11 79 8.2 3.7 16 1 (35) 13.2
RF3-0070-6 B F 70 12.3 312 3.7 93 7.5 190 11.73 298 3.11 79 9.3 4.2 19 1 (35) 19.2
RF3-0090-6 B G 90 12.3 312 3.7 93 7.5 190 11.73 298 3.11 79 9.3 4.2 19 1 (35) 27.5
RF3-0130-6 B N 130 13.11 334 5.0 126 8.8 224 11.73 298 4.41 112 19.3 8.9 28 000 (70) 27.5
RF3-0150-6 B N 150 3.1 334 5.0 126 8.8 224 11.73 298 4.41 112 19.6 8.9 28 0000 (95) 27.5
RF3-0330-6 C K 330 15.2 386 10.2 260 4.6 116 4.72 120 9.25 235 24.3 11 40 N/A 19.2
240 Volts SINGLE PHASE (50/60 Hz)
Data subject to change without notice.

Three Phase RF Filters

Figure A Figure B
D
D
E
E
0.276
0.236 (7)
(6)

C
C

A B A B

Figure C
D D

E
0.472
(12)

0.413
(10.5)
C

A B

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 Circuit Diagrams - TYPE RF EMI-RFI Filters
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TYPE RF Filter Circuit Diagrams (refer to Product Specification Table)

Three Phase Filters
Circuit D Circuit J
L1 L1' L1 L1'
L2 L2' L2 L2'

LO A D

LO A D
L IN E

L IN E
L3 L3' L3 L3'

E E' E E'

Circuit E Circuit K
L1 L1'
L1 L1' L2 L2'

LO A D
L IN E
L2 L2'
LO A D

L3 L3'
L IN E

L3 L3'

E E' E E'

Circuit F Circuit L
L1 L1' L1 L1'
L2 L2' L2 L2'

LO A D
LO A D

L IN E
L IN E

L3 L3' L3 L3'

E E' E E'

Circuit G Circuit M
L1 L1' L1 L1'
L2 L2' L2 L2'

LO A D
LO A D

L IN E
L IN E

L3 L3' L3 L3'

E E' E E'

Circuit H Circuit N
L1 L1'
L1 L1'
L2 L2'
L2
LO A D

L2'
L IN E

L3 L3'
LO A D
L IN E

L3 L3'

E E'
E E'

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SELECTION TABLES
Note: Higher ratings may be accomplished by connecting two or more filters in parallel – consult factory for assistance.

Three-Phase by HP/KW
Installation without an Input Line Reactor Installation with an Input Line Reactor (≥3% Impedance)
HP / kW HP / kW
208V 240V 380V 400V/415V 480V 600V 208V 240V 380V 400V/415V 480V 600V
1 / 0.75 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-6 1 / 0.75 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-6
1-1/2 / 1.12 RF3-0010-4 RF3-0010-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-6 1-1/2 / 1.12 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-6
2 / 1.5 RF3-0018-4 RF3-0010-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-6 2 / 1.5 RF3-0010-4 RF3-0010-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-6
3 / 2.2 RF3-0018-4 RF3-0018-4 RF3-0010-4 RF3-0010-4 RF3-0010-4 RF3-0006-6 3 / 2.2 RF3-0018-4 RF3-0010-4 RF3-0010-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-6
5 / 3.7 RF3-0025-4 RF3-0025-4 RF3-0018-4 RF3-0018-4 RF3-0010-4 RF3-0010-6 5 / 3.7 RF3-0018-4 RF3-0018-4 RF3-0010-4 RF3-0010-4 RF3-0010-4 RF3-0006-6
7-1/2 / 5.5 RF3-0033-4 RF3-0033-4 RF3-0018-4 RF3-0018-4 RF3-0018-4 RF3-0018-6 7-1/2 / 5.5 RF3-0025-4 RF3-0025-4 RF3-0018-4 RF3-0018-4 RF3-0018-4 RF3-0010-6
10 / 7.5 RF3-0050-4 RF3-0050-4 RF3-0025-4 RF3-0025-4 RF3-0025-4 RF3-0018-6 10 / 7.5 RF3-0033-4 RF3-0033-4 RF3-0018-4 RF3-0018-4 RF3-0018-4 RF3-0018-6
15 / 11.25 RF3-0070-4 RF3-0070-4 RF3-0050-4 RF3-0033-4 RF3-0033-4 RF3-0025-6 15 / 11.25 RF3-0050-4 RF3-0050-4 RF3-0033-4 RF3-0025-4 RF3-0025-4 RF3-0018-6
20 / 15 RF3-0090-4 RF3-0090-4 RF3-0050-4 RF3-0050-4 RF3-0050-4 RF3-0033-6 20 / 15 RF3-0070-4 RF3-0070-4 RF3-0050-4 RF3-0033-4 RF3-0033-4 RF3-0025-6
25 / 18.5 RF3-0130-4 RF3-0130-4 RF3-0070-4 RF3-0050-4 RF3-0050-4 RF3-0050-6 25 / 18.5 RF3-0090-4 RF3-0090-4 RF3-0050-4 RF3-0050-4 RF3-0050-4 RF3-0033-6
30 / 22.5 RF3-0130-4 RF3-0130-4 RF3-0070-4 RF3-0070-4 RF3-0070-4 RF3-0050-6 30 / 22.5 RF3-0130-4 RF3-0090-4 RF3-0070-4 RF3-0050-4 RF3-0050-4 RF3-0033-6
40 / 30 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0150-4 RF3-0090-4 RF3-0090-4 RF3-0090-4 RF3-0070-6 40 / 30 RF3-0130-4 RF3-0130-4 RF3-0070-4 RF3-0070-4 RF3-0070-4 RF3-0050-6
50 / 37.5 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0130-4 RF3-0130-4 RF3-0090-4 RF3-0070-6 50 / 37.5 RF3-0150-4 RF3-0150-4 RF3-0090-4 RF3-0090-4 RF3-0070-4 RF3-0070-6
60 / 45 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0130-4 RF3-0130-4 RF3-0130-4 RF3-0090-6 60 / 45 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0130-4 RF3-0090-4 RF3-0090-4 RF3-0070-6
75 / 56.3 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0150-4 RF3-0150-4 RF3-0130-6 75 / 56.3 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0130-4 RF3-0130-4 RF3-0130-4 RF3-0090-6
100 / 75 ---- RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0130-6 100 / 75 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0150-4 RF3-0130-4 RF3-0130-6
125 / 93.8 ---- ---- RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-6 125 / 93.8 ---- RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0130-6
150 / 112.5 ---- ---- RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-6 150 / 112.5 ---- ---- RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0150-6
200 / 150 ---- ---- ---- ---- RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-6 200 / 150 ---- ---- RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-6
250 / 187.5 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 250 / 187.5 ---- ---- ---- ---- RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-6
300 / 225 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 300 / 225 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- RF3-0330-6

Three-Phase by RMS Amperes

Load Current Supply Supply
(True RMS) up to 480V up to 600V
6A or less RF3-0006-4 RF3-0006-6
10A or less RF3-0010-4 RF3-0010-6
18A or less RF3-0018-4 RF3-0018-6
25A or less RF3-0025-4 RF3-0025-6
33A or less RF3-0033-4 RF3-0033-6
50A or less RF3-0050-4 RF3-0050-6
70A or less RF3-0070-4 RF3-0070-6
90A or less RF3-0090-4 RF3-0090-6
130A or less RF3-0130-4 RF3-0130-6
150A or less RF3-0150-4 RF3-0150-6
330A or less RF3-0330-4 RF3-0330-6

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Insertion Loss - Insertion loss data illustrates the typical reduction of both common mode and differential mode noise (based on the
standard test circuit). Common mode noise occurs between a phase or neutral conductor and ground, while differential mode noise
occurs between phase conductors or between phase and neutral conductors.

Common Mode
Three Phase - 6A to 330A Rated
Differential Mode

RF3-0006-4 RF3-0010-4 RF3-0018-4 RF3-0025-4

RF3-0006-6 RF3-0010-6 RF3-0018-6 RF3-0025-6

RF3-0033-4 RF3-0050-4 RF3-0070-4 RF3-0090-4

RF3-0033-6 RF3-0050-6 RF3-0070-6 RF3-0090-6

RF3-0130-4
RF3-0130-6 RF3-0330-4
RF3-0150-6 RF3-0150-4 RF3-0330-6

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Touch Safe Construction
In compliance with international safety standards, and in conformance with the CE Low Voltage Directive, MTE TYPE RF Filters
are supplied as standard with touch safe terminations on all units rated 150 Amps and below. Units rated higher than 150 Amps
provide tab terminals for customer addition of wiring devices.
Filter Connection
Our TYPE RF Filters are intended for use at the input side of an adjustable speed drive or inverter. DO NOT use RF Filters on the
output (load side) of an inverter or drive.
Good wiring practices will minimize RFI problems, including: DRIVE
FILTER
• Route all conductors as close to the panel as possible A L1 L1 L1 T1
MOTOR
• Physically separate the filter input and output conductors B
LINE LOAD
L2 L2 L2 T2
• Keep drive input and output leads separated C L3 L3 L3 T3
G (PE) G
• Always keep power and control wiring separated G G

• Use shielded wiring where possible

• Use single point grounding (connect system ground to filter)
Connect the incoming power conductors to the “Line” side terminals of the filter. Connect the “Load” side terminals to the line
reactor or drive input terminals. Note that the ground termination “G” may also be designated by “PE” or “N”. Keep all wiring
as close as possible to the grounded panel (ground plane).
Current Ratings
The MTE TYPE RF Filters are rated in True RMS (trms) amperes. Harmonic current distortion will increase the trms current of
a system above the fundamental current (typically motor FLA) of the connected loads. Fundamental Current (rms)
Line reactors (3% or 5% impedance) are useful in reducing harmonic current distortion (rms)
H
and the trms current. If minimum 3% impedance line reactors are included in the installa- a
r
m
tion, then the trms amperes will be lower and the filter can be sized for the reduced load True RMS o
n
Current
current. If you know the trms amperes of the load to be connected to the filter, then i
c
s
select the filter directly from the RMS amperes selection tables. If you are not sure of
the trms amperes, you can select the filters based on the horsepower (or kW) rating of % Harmonic distortion =
RMS Harmonics x 100
RMS Fundamental
the load to be connected. Determine if a reactor (minimum 3% impedance) will be used
True RMS = RMS Fundamental² + RMS Harmonics²
in addition to the TYPE RF Filter and select accordingly.

Parallel Connection for Higher Ratings

MTE TYPE RF Filters may be connected in parallel to achieve higher current ratings EMI/RFI FILTER
A A
provided that identical models are used and the connection allows each individual INPUT OUTPUT

LOAD
BLINE B
filter to share current equally. The use of two separate terminal blocks will make TERMINAL
BLOCK
C
G
C
G
TERMINAL
BLOCK
this easier. Derate each filter by 10% when connecting in a parallel configuration, A A
and always follow the NEC or local electrical codes. Make ground connections B
C
B
C
first, then for each filter to be parallel connected, precut three leads of equal wire G EMI/RFI FILTER G

type and gauge to the same exact length. Using these leads, connect the filter A
B
A
B
LOAD
LINE

input terminals L1, L2, and L3 to the respective terminal on a separate terminal C
G
C
G
block. Repeat this procedure for the output terminals. NOTE: For higher current
single phase applications use an appropriately rated three phase filter. Connect
the outer terminals of the three phase filter to the single phase connections.

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