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INDUCTIVE LOAD SUPPRESSOR

DESCRIPTION

These devices, when installed across an inductive load, such as a contactor,
solenoid or relay, will suppress transient surges during a switching. This will
enhance relay life and provide increased reliability of operation.

There are two devices available, one for use in 115 volt circuits and one for
use in 230 volt circuits.

Bulletin No. ILS1/2-D

Drawing No. LP0151

Released 06/13

ORDERING INFORMATION

Fully slide PVC insulating tubing over Model ILS leads, as shown.

Caution: Ensure VAC is “OFF” before installing Model ILS.

ILS SPECIFICATIONS *

DEVICE MODEL

NUMBER

ILS1 130 175 6500 80 1.0 340 V @ 100 A

ILS2 275 370 6500 150 1.0 710 V @ 100 A

RATED VOLTAGE

AC VOLTS DC VOLTS

RATED PEAK

SINGLE PULSE

TRANSIENT CURRENT (AMPS)

*NOTE: These devices will suppress most transient surges. However, if the device heats up or stops functioning after a short period of time a higher joules rated device may be required.

Do not dispose of unit in trash - Recycle

MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

ILS1 115 VAC Inductive Load Suppressor ILS11500

ILS2 230 VAC Inductive Load Suppressor ILS23000

SINGLE PULSE

TRANSIENT

ENERGY JOULES

POWER DISSIPATION

WATTS

CLAMPING VOLTAGE

VOLTS

1

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS OF ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS &
CONTROLS, IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS

Most electronic equipment designed for use in industrial environments has
a high degree of noise immunity and protection against damage. But even the
best can experience difficulties in operation if certain minimal considerations
are not adhered to when installing the equipment. When relay contacts are used
to switch inductive loads, such as auxiliary relays or solenoids, extremely large
voltage spikes can be generated when the relay contact opens, these voltage
spikes can cause pitting of the relay’s contacts, thereby reducing its usable life.

The internal functioning components of an electronic instrument operate on
a low DC voltage, generally 5 V, and respond to signals as low as 1 V or less.
In contrast, stray voltage spikes in excess of 100 V and some times thousands
of volts can be detected in the industrial environment. These voltage spikes can
be coupled from power lines that are powering equipment that contains S.C.R.
circuitry, or in other ways causes rapid load changes on the AC line. These
spikes can also be coupled from lines that are actuating AC or DC solenoids or
actuators. In other words, any wiring in an industrial application should be
considered a potential noise source.

How can these noise spikes get into the instrument? There are three major
ways that noise spikes can enter the instrument.

1. Noise can enter directly, via the AC power input. It is recommended that

electronic instruments be connected to a relatively clean source of power. If

this cannot be accomplished, there are means of suppressing noise or

isolating the instrument from the noise. These consist of everything from

simple inductive load suppressors (M.O.V.’s) to constant voltage isolation

transformers, depending on the severity of power line disturbance.

2. Noise can enter via the input leads. Here, there are two modes (See Fig. 1)

by which the noise can enter. Normal mode, which means the noise enters

on the input lead, with respect to the instrument common; and common

mode, which means the noise enters on both the input and the instrument

common with respect to earth ground (power line neutral). It is recommended

that sensor input and control input wiring not be run in the same conduit or

raceways with power lines or current carrying control lines. It is also

recommended that these lines be kept away from inductive loads such as

motors, solenoids, relays and contactors. For best results, it is recommended

that two-conductor shielded cable be used to connect these inputs. The

shield should be connected to the input common at the instrument only. In

addition, the input common should only be connected to machine ground

(earth) at one point, preferably a direct connection to the input common

terminal.

3. The third way noise can enter the instrument is via the output lines. This is

one of the most overlooked sources of trouble. When an output is driving an

inductive load, such as solenoids, contactors, or relays; a large noise spike,

several times the supply voltage, is generated every time the output is turned

off. This noise spike, in addition to physically degrading the relay contact,
can radiate off the output lines and into more sensitive areas of the
instrument. The surest way to alleviate this situation is to suppress the noise
spike. It is best to do it at the noise source (See Fig. 2), to prevent noise
currents from flowing in the output lines. There are several ways to do this.
If it is a DC device, then either a diode or a M.O.V. (Metal Oxide Varistor)
can be placed across the device to suppress it. The greater the current load of
the device, the higher wattage diode required. If it is an AC load, then a
M.O.V. or capacitor and resistor in series can be used. It can be seen that the
output lines can be noise sources and as such should be kept away from the
instrument’s own input lines, as well as the input lines of other instruments.

In addition to the foregoing considerations, care should be taken when
connecting input and output returns to the instrument’s common. When separate
input and output commons are provided, they should not be mixed. When an
output device return is connected to an input common (See Fig. 4), the output
current will flow in the input common line. This will cause a noise voltage to
be present, which can affect the operation of the instrument.

In summary, it is much easier to eliminate problems when building up a
system than after it is installed.

IN

INSTRUMENT

COMM.

NORMAL MODE

IN

INSTRUMENT

COMM.

COMMON MODE

EARTH GROUND

AC NEUTRAL

Figure 1

NOISE

SOURCE

NOISE

SOURCE

NOISE SUPPRESSED AT LOAD NOISE SUPPRESSED AT INSTRUMENT

NOISE
CURRENT

OUT

INSTRUMENT

COMM.

SUPPRESSION

DEVICE

LOAD

INSTRUMENT

Figure 2

DC DEVICE AC DEVICE

AC

SUPPLY

AC

SUPPLY

C

R

RELAY

CONTACT

INSTRUMENT

RELAY

CONTACT

INSTRUMENT

+

DC

SUPPLY

DC

SUPPLY

-

DIODE

-+

LOAD

LOADMOV

RELAY

CONTACT

INSTRUMENT

RELAY

CONTACT

INSTRUMENT

Figure 3

OUT

COMM.

LOAD

LOADMOV

SUPPRESSION
DEVICE

NOISE
CURRENT

IMPROPER GROUND CONNECTIONS

+V

OUT COMM.

IN

NOISE

CURRENT

IN COMM.

LOAD

SENSOR

Figure 4

LOAD