Schaffner Active Harmonic Filters Prevent Errors in Cancer Treatment Equipments

Schaffner Active Harmonic Filters Prevent Errors in Cancer Treatment Equipments

Schaffner, an international leader in the fields of electromagnetic compatibility and power quality, has added Active Harmonic Filters (AHFs) to its power quality product portfolio. Schaffner's expertise in the medical industry is widely acknowledged and the company is committed to pushing the boundaries when it comes to interference suppression technology for manufacturing devices in medical applications. Schaffner is collaborating with trusted partners that also reflect this vision, to deliver a full consultancy service with guaranteed solutions to customers.

When specializing in the production of medicines for the treatment of cancer, big pharmaceutical companies cannot afford mistakes. The type of equipment used in such applications does not have a history of failing but with the ever-evolving incorporation of new electronic devices in the medical sector, the potential dangers of harmonic distortion (HD) cannot be ignored.

In a proactive move to ensure the reliability and safety of its operations, a leading pharmaceutical company embarked on a mission to eliminate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) related issues thereby mitigating the risk of equipment malfunction and potential failures. The company's technical team recently identified a significant concern of high harmonics content across the facility, with Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) levels ranging from 30% to 40%. Such elevated THD levels have severe consequences, including distorted signals that lead to data errors, inaccurate readings, and diagnostic faults.

The pharmaceutical company successfully collaborated with a trusted partner, leveraging its long-standing relationship with Schaffner to address power quality issues. The partner, capitalizing on Schaffner's technical expertise and solutions-focused products, provided the pharmaceutical company with Active Harmonic Filters (AHFs) from Schaffner’s renowned power quality product portfolio. Designed to identify, monitor, and correct electrical harmonics in real-time, AHFs work by producing compensating currents to neutralize harmonic distortions. This technology not only improves power quality but also enhances equipment efficiency and reduces the risk of damage or malfunction. AHFs are essential for maintaining stable and clean power in sensitive applications.