Introduction
18
Power Conversion Unit
Description
The Power Conversion Unit circuitry has three
major functions:
1. It converts three phase AC input power to
variable DC voltage for application to a
motor armature.
2. It converts motor generated DC power to
three-phase power to feed back to the line.
3. It converts single phase AC input power to
a variable DC voltage for application to a
motor field.
Two sources of power are required. A three-
phase power isolation transformer adjusts the
utility mains voltage to that required to operate
DSD 412 efficiently with the needs of the DC
hoist motor. 115VAC control power from a
separate source is used to power the low
voltage power supply, cooling fans, relay and
contactor logic.
Three phase input power is applied through
the AC line fuses to twin 6-SCR power bridges
for forward and reverse control. The PCU
microprocessor controls armature current
based on a reference received from the Drive
Control Unit microprocessor. Output from the
PCU microprocessor is sent to the Armature
Interface PCB, which produces the gating
signals for power SCRs. The SCR bridge
output is an adjustable DC voltage, which is
applied to the motor armature circuit. Power
circuit AC and DC measurement signals are
routed to voltage dividers on the Armature
Interface PCB, and scaled values are sent to
the PCU microprocessor. Armature current is
also measured and the feedback signal is
routed through the Armature Interface PCB to
the PCU microprocessor. An over current trip
function monitors this signal to initiate an
instantaneous static trip (IST) in the event of
excessive output current.
Single-phase power is also applied through the
AC line fuses to the Field Rectifier Module.
SCR gating signals from the PCU
microprocessor control the field rectifier SCRs.
A separate current measuring device is used
to monitor the DC current flowing to the motor
field. Additional connections allow for a
separate step-up or step-down transformer to
be used to power the motor field rectifier from
voltage mains different from that for the motor
armature.
If optional dynamic braking resistors (DBR) are
present they are applied across the motor
armature to dissipate rotational energy
whenever the loop contactor is dropped out.
This helps to bring the motor to a stop even
when utility power is lost.
The largest component of the PCU is the SCR
bridge (Heat Sink Assembly). The heat sink is
an extruded aluminum structure that dissipates
the heat generated by the SCRs mounted on
the front surface (or between heat sink
sections, in large size power cubes). The
SCRs control the current to the motor armature
and in turn are controlled by the Armature
Interface PCB mounted in front of the SCRs.
Three input power line fuses are provided. A
DC Bus fuse protects the motor armature
circuit. A thermistor (and thermostat on some
ratings) senses heat sink temperature and
gives an over-temperature warning if an over-
temperature occurs.
Access to the SCR Bridge is obtained by
opening the hinged door containing the Drive
Control PCB A1.
WARNING
Opening the hinged door with power applied to
the drive exposes dangerous voltage levels.
The hinged door should only be opened by a
qualified service technician, and only when the
power to the drive is turned off.
Hardware Descriptions
DSD 412 Power Supply PCB (A4)
Provides +5V, +15V, -15V, and +24V to the
control circuits and has fold-back current limit
protection. It also provides 115VAC
connections for the main contactor, motor
thermostat and fans.
Armature Interface PCB (A2)
Provides the interface circuitry between the
digital firing pulses generated by the Drive
Control PCB and the high current SCR gating
pulses controlling the armature current. It also
provides feedback signals from the power
section to the Drive Control PCB. A small
‘cube ID’ circuit board is attached to the
Armature Interface PCB to identify the ampere
capacity of the SCR power bridge to the PCU
processor.