IGBT DC Chopper

Description

Vossloh Kiepe offers IGBT DC chopper solutions for the modernization of existing DC traction current circuits. Different control versions are possible due to the systems modular construction. Different models can either be integrated into new vehicles or be adapted to existing systems. The IGBT DC chopper basic model is mainly used for the control and supply of four cross-connected DC serieswound traction motors. This chopper model, however, is especially suited for replacing cam 970 shaft control assemblies. Here, the field weakening is carried out via a single or multi-stage contactor control, similar to a switching mechanism controller. Another IGBT DC chopper model can control and supply either one DC serieswound traction motor or two 110 V series-wound traction motors serially connected.

With this chopper model the field weakening is carried out via IGBTs so that the degree of field weakening can be continuously controlled. During the development of this concept one focus was to use as few power contactors as possible. This resulted in a significant reduction of weight. Due to their modular design the Kiepe choppers are suitable to be integrated into new traction systems as well as those already existing. Apart from the power semiconductor and the filter capacitor, the IGBT chopper modules also contain the corresponding control electronics and measurement value logging. The modules are designed in such a way that all components are mounted on a common cooling element. For completion of the traction circuit, the IGBT chopper module is equipped with additional components such as the power choke and power contactors. Existing components can be reused.

The IGBT chopper module contains a central CCM control unit (Chopper Control Module) for the realization of the regulation and control inside the chopper. It calculates the accentuation signals of the IGBTs in accordance with the external set values as well as the operation mode. At the same time it also takes the speed and the line voltage into consideration. Additionally, all of the choppers monitoring functions are carried out by the CCM. The CCM is connected to a so-called ASM (Drive Control Module) for the reading-in of vehicle control commands. The ASM serves as an interface between the actual drive control and the vehicle control system. The ASM can also be connected to additional internal assembly modules via a CANopen connection.

594

Dimensioned Drawing

970

970 970

594

594 594

Sample Dimensioned Drawing of an IGBT DC Chopper

350 350

350

350

DC Chopper-Concepts

INP

+750 V

K11

L1.1 UF C1 UN

ICH du/dtFilter L2 M1 FSR1 M2 ME BS AS LFS1 V16.1 K15.1 V17 DC K15.2 M3 V27 DC DC BVE K16.2

K12

R_1

INM

L1.2

R_3

M4

GND

LFS2 V16.2

V 15.1 IM1 K1.1 K2.1 M1 M2 K2.2 K13.1 K1.2 K14.1

V15.2 IM2 K3.1 K4.1 M3 M4 K4.2 K13.2 K3.2 K14.2

CANopenBus

ASM

CANbus

CCM

R_2

ASM CCM ME BS AS K11 K12 K13 K14 K15 K16 K 1.1 to K 4.2

Traction Drive Control Module Chopper Control Module Measurement Value Logging Brake Chopper Armature Chopper Line Contactor Charging Contactor Drive Contactor Braking Contactor Field-Weakening Contactor Brake Resistor Bypass Contactor

R_1 R_2 R_3 R_4 BVE ICH

Charging Resistor Brake Resistor Brake Resistor Motor Group 1 Brake Resistor Motor Group 2 Brake Pre-excitation IGBT Chopper

Electropneumatic Direction Reverser

Sample Concept DC Chopper concept for supplying four in cross-connected traction motors

R_4 K11
INP

ICH
L1.1

FSM

+750 V

Armature Chopper

C1 UN
R_3

GND

INM

L1.2

ME

BS

AS

IM

K12

R_2

EMV Filter

UF

FS

IF

CANopenBus

ASM

CANbus

CCM
K13

BVE

DC DC

ASM CCM ME BS AS FS K11 K12 K13

Traction Drive Control Module Chopper Control Module Measurement Value Logging Brake Chopper Armature Chopper Field Regulator Line Contactor Charging Contactor Contactor Disconnector

R_1 R_2 R_3 R_4 BVE ICH FSM

R_2 Charging Resistor Brake Resistor Field Weakening Resistor Brake Resistor Brake Pre-excitation IGBT Chopper Field Regulator Module

M1

Sample Concept

DC Chopper concept for supplying a traction motor

R_4

DC

FSR2

References

Tramcars Geneva, Switzerland Vossloh Kiepe supplied 92 chopper modules using modern IGBT technology for the modernization of the 46 six/eight axle tram motorcars belonging to Transports Public Genovis (TPG).

Underground Rail Vehicles Philadelphia, PA, USA The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) are restoring their B-IV vehicle eet which is now over 25 years old. SEPTA ordered 127 new IGBT chopper traction systems in order to equip the vehicles (that were still using cam shaft control assemblies) with modern drive technology.

Light-rail Vehicles (B Wagon) Bonn The Stadtwerke Bonn GmbH ordered 50 modern IGBT choppers from Vossloh Kiepe for the modernization of the drive train of 25 B100S series light-rail vehicles. This modernization included replacing each of the cam shaft control assemblies with two IGBT choppers. In addition Vossloh Kiepe supplied the corresponding brake resistors and drive controls.

Tramcars Mlheim an der Ruhr Verkehrsbetriebe Mhlheim ordered 22 modern choppers for the modernization of the drive equipment for eleven M6 S and/or M8 S series light-rail articulated railcars.

EL2 Electric Locomotives Cottbus Deutsche Bahn AG Fahrzeuginstandhaltung Werk Cottbus (DB AG Cottbus) and Vossloh Kiepe worked together in order to modernize 53 EL2 four axle mining electrolocomotives operated by Lausitzer Braunkohle AG (LAUBAG) located in Senftenberg. The IGBT DC choppers as well as all other electrical components were also delivered by Vossloh Kiepe.

Tramcars Cottbus Verkehrsbetriebe Cottbus ordered 26 modern IGBT chopper sets from Vossloh Kiepe for the modernization of 26 Tatra KT4D articulated railcars.

Vossloh Kiepe GmbH Kiepe-Platz 1 40599 Dsseldorf, Germany Phone: +49 (0)211 / 7497-0 Fax: +49 (0)211 / 7497-300 info@vkd.vossloh.com www.vossloh-kiepe.com

Subject to change without notice.

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