Selection and operation of compressors with external frequency inverter (third-party product)

For the approved frequency range of the GEA Bock compressors, please see technical data in the assembly instructions and in the software at min./max. refrigeration capacity.

The maximum permissible working current of the compressor (I_max,comp) (see technical data) must not be exceeded.
If abnormal vibrations occur in the system, the affected frequency ranges has to be blanked out in the frequency converter accordingly.

The maximum output current of the frequency converter must be greater than I_max,comp.
For a safe start of the compressor, the frequency converter, for applications with low pressure refrigerants HP up to 28 bar, must be able to supply a short-term overload of min. 140% of I_max,comp for min. 3 seconds.
For applications with high pressure refrigerants (e.g. CO₂) a value of min. 160% of I_max,comp for min. 3 sec has to be supplied.

Carry out all designs and installations in accordance with local safety regulations and common regulations (e.g. VDE), as well as the specifications of the frequency inverter manufacturer.

Notes regarding capacity data

When compressor is operated with frequency inverter the capacity data is calculated out of the 50Hz-data and is intended as an assistance to determine the capacity data at different frequencies. Deviations cannot be excluded.