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SCR UNIT
OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL
The SCR Unit rectifies the three-phase AC
supply to provide continuously variable DC Three Phase AC Input
power to the traction motors. The SCR
bridge, which performs the rectification, is Voltage: 600 VAC
isolated by a circuit breaker from the Main Frequency: 60 Hz
AC Bus. The bridge output is assigned to
one of the motors via contactors. The DC Output Per SCR Unit
contactors are closed in pairs (DC+ and
DC-)(refer to Figure 3-1). Current
The contactor logic and the DC voltage
Zero to current-limit-value Amps continuous
level are controlled from the DRILLER'S
at stall throughout maximum voltage.
CONSOLE (refer to Section 4 of this
manual). Electronic circuits in the DC
Current Limits
Control Module regulate the voltage and
current within preset limits.
Different limits are selected to allow
All SCR Units are identical. If one unit is not maximum horsepower and torque to be
working, another is usually available to obtained from the Rig Equipment without
maintain power to the motor. Similarly, the exceeding the Manufacturers ratings. Refer
electronic DC Control Modules and SCR to the label on top of each DC Control
cells of the bridge are interchangeable. Module to verify current limit settings.

SCR 1 SCR 2
AC BUS AC BUS

SCR BRIDGE SCR BRIDGE

MOTOR

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Figure 3-1. Parallel Connection of SCR Bridges

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CURRENT LIMITS (CONCLUDED)
The circuit breaker connecting the
SCR bridge to the Main AC Bus
may be replaced by a molded case
switch.
On older units, the circuit breaker has an
overcurrent magnetic trip circuit. Newer
units use ceramic fuses mounted on the
vertical bridge for overcurrent protection.
There is also an undervoltage (UV) or shunt
trip circuit which is triggered for fuse failure
and SCR overtemperature.
Current Rating
These values are available on the system
one line printer.
Overtemperature Rating
The overtemperature switch, associated
with each SCR is set for 165°F (74°C) on
older units. Newer units are set for 190°F
(88°C).
MECHANICAL
Cubicle
The assemblies are mounted within the
SCR Cubicle, on the side and door panels
and a slide pan located below the blowers.
Controls and Indicators
These are mounted on the door panel of
the SCR Cubicle.
DC Control Module
Many of the SCR rectification and control
electronic circuits are assembled on one
printed circuit (PC) card. The PC card One
Line Diagram shown in Figure 1-2 (refer to
Section 1) are housed in a module
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constructed from 14-gauge steel. The
module has its own heat sink.
Size: 4" (10 cM) Wide by 12" (30
cM) Deep by 12" (30 cM)
High.
Weight: 21 Pounds (9.5 KG).
Forced-Ventilation System
The ventilation system consists of either
two or six air blowers located below the
SCR bridge.
Air Flow Rating
1,500 cubic meters per minute through
each SCR cell.
Each bridge requires either one or three
motors to power the blowers. Each motor
turns two blowers. One is connected at
either end of the motor’s shaft.
Voltage: 600 VAC.
Current: ≈1.0 Amp (see blower name
plate)
Speed: 1,765 RPM (see blower
nameplate)
Intake Air Filter Rating
Filters are mounted on the ventilation
openings. They consist of expanded
aluminum gauze enclosed in a metal frame.
They have an MBS (Master Bureau of
Standards) rating of 12 to 15% (sufficient to
trap common dust particles).
SCR Enclosure
The SCR is mounted within a set of
enclosures designed to provide insulation
and heat transfer, and to dampen
mechanical vibration. The entire assembly
is called the SCR Enclosure. The innermost
assembly consists of the SCR enclosed on
either side by aluminum heatsinks. A two-
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bolt clamp is tightened to press the
heatsinks into the SCR. Pressure exerted
on the SCR is indicated by a gauge located
on the top side of the enclosure.
MAINTENANCE
This Section contains specific functional
tests to assure proper operation of the SCR
unit.
• There are two separate tests: one for
SCRs and one for SCR Bridges.
• Perform the appropriate test(s) after
repairing or replacing any of the unit
assemblies.
The SCR bridge can be phased up for
testing by setting the MANUAL VOLTAGE
SWITCH (Item 5 on Figure 3-2) to ON and
rotating the MANUAL VOLTAGE KNOB
(Item 4 on Figure 3-2) clockwise. In the ON
position, the MANUAL VOLTAGE SWITCH
opens all of the assignment contactors so
that power is not applied to the DC traction
motor.
Bridge voltage can be monitored at the
SCR VOLTS TEST PINS (Item 7 on Figure
3-2). The voltage ratio is 16:1, such that the
SCR VOLTS TEST PINS (Item 7 on Figure
3-2) will represent a bridge voltage of 750
VDC when the SCR VOLTS TEST PINS
register 46.8 VDC.

• If the unit under test fails to perform as

indicated, refer to troubleshooting later
in this section to locate the malfunction.

Refer to Troubleshooting for an explanation

of the various SCR Unit circuits, and
Removal and Repair (found at the end of
this section) for identification of the
components.

See Figure 3-2 for a front panel view of the

DC Control Module.

The POWER ON LIGHT (Item 1 on Figure

3-2) illuminates when power is applied to
the DC Control Module.

The TEST SELECT SWITCH (Item 3 on

Figure 3-2) permits the operator to check
the Contactor (CONT) and Throttle Item Description
Reference (REF) signals received from the 1. Power ON light
2. Test Voltmeter
SCR Control Cubicle. The TEST SELECT 3. Test Select Switch
SWITCH and TEST VOLTMETER (Item 2 4. Manual Voltage Knob
on Figure 3-2) are color coded. For 5. Manual Voltage Switch
6. Zero Throttle Interlock Light
example, if the TEST SELECT SWITCH is 7. SCR Volts Test Pins
set to one of the yellow CONT positions, 8. SCR Amps Test Pins
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the TEST VOLTMETER needle will deflect Figure 3-2. DC Control Module Indicators
to the yellow band to indicate a normal and Controls
condition.

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MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED) 1. SCR Unit is ON but not assigned to any

An indication of Bridge current can be
monitored at the SCR AMPS TEST PINS
(Item 8 on Figure 3-2). The current/voltage
ratio is 376:1, such that the SCR AMPS
TEST PINS represent 1,000 Amps of bridge
current for each 2.66 VDC present on the
SCR AMPS TEST PINS.
of the DC functions.
2. SCR Unit is assigned to a function
before the throttles are set to ZERO.
The light is not illuminated when the
throttles are set to ZERO and assigned
contactors PULL IN.

The ZERO THROTTLE INTERLOCK

LIGHT (Item 6 on Figure 3-2) indicates the
operational status of the module circuit
which suppresses the SCR bridge Firing
Reference. When the ZERO THROTTLE
INTERLOCK LIGHT is illuminated, the
bridge voltage will be ZERO. It is
illuminated under the two following
conditions:

Table 3-1. SCR Unit Test

ACTION
PRELIMINARY
A. Ensure that SCR Unit to be tested will not be
assigned from the Driller's Console.
B. Remove the wire from Terminal 134 of the DC
Control Module.
C. Energize the AC bus, if required.
D. Close the SCR circuit breaker.
SCR BRIDGE CHECK
A. Set the DC Control Module MANUAL VOLTS
SWITCH to ON.
Rotate the DC Control Module MANUAL
VOLTS KNOB slowly clockwise to MAXIMUM
and counter-clockwise to MINIMUM. This
should cause the bridge voltage to go from zero
to ≈800 VDC. When the SCR bridge is not
loaded, the capacitors in the bridge circuitry
tend to raise the maximum bridge voltage.
The bridge voltage will initially go
negative.
RESULT
A. This step is performed for safety purposes.
B. This opens the contactors.
C. On DC Control Module, POWER ON and ZERO
THROTTLE INTERLOCK lights will illuminate (the
ZERO THROTTLE light will extinguish if a DC motor
is assigned AND the REFERENCE SIGNAL was
zero at that time).
D. SCR ON light will illuminate and blowers will switch
ON.
A. There are no measurable results from this step.
Observe the reading on the DC Voltmeter mounted
on the DC Control Module. The unloaded bridge will
initially read a negative voltage and then go positive
to ≈800 VDC.
Voltage Feedback from the Voltage Feedback
Board can be monitored at the DC VOLTS terminals
located on the front of the DC Control Module.
Voltage Feedback should be 46.8 VDC @ 750 VAC.

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Table 3-1. SCR Unit Test (Concluded)

ACTION
CONTACTOR AND THROTTLE CHECK
A. Trip the SCR Circuit Breaker.
B. Reconnect the wire to DC Control Module
Terminal 134.
C. Jumper the Circuit Breaker auxiliary contacts
TB8-4 to TB8-5.
D. Set the Driller's Console ASSIGNMENT
SWITCH to various positions. In each position,
check the Driller's Console contactor (CONT)
and Throttle Reference (REF) signals.
E. Remove the AUXILIARY CONTACT JUMPER
when all CONT and REF signals are checked
out.
RESULT
A. This step is performed for safety purposes.
B. This closes the contactors.
C. This closes the ASSIGNMENT CONTACTORS
without applying power to the motors.
D. Example: Suppose RT is assigned to the SCR Unit
in 1 o'clock position. Then RT CONT (pin 129) and
RT REF 1 (pin 130) can be checked.
E. There are no measurable results from this step.

Table 3-2. SCR Bridge Test

ACTION RESULT
MODULE POWER SUPPLY CHECK
A. Power the Main AC Bus (if necessary). A. There are no measurable results from this step.
B. Check the voltage present at the following B. The voltage at each pins should be as follows:
DC Control Module pins:
Pin(s) Voltage
103 through 108 12 VAC
153 +14 VDC
154 -14 VDC
FIRING PULSE CHECK

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Figure 3-3. SCR Firing Pulse

A. Open the SCR Circuit Breaker of the SCR A. This step is performed for safety reasons.
unit under test.
B. Place the MANUAL VOLTAGE SWITCH B. No observerable results are monitored during this step.
(Item 10 in Figure 3-2) in the up position.

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MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)
Table 3-2. SCR Bridge Test (Concluded)
ACTION RESULT
C. Rotate the MANUAL VOLTAGE KNOB C. The observed SCR Firing Pulse should be similar to
(Item 4 on Figure 3-2) and check the firing that shown in Figure 3-3. This procedure allows all
pulses to each of the six SCRs with an points in the firing circuit to be monitored without
Oscilloscope. having high voltage present.
When making the checks on the SCR
firing pulses: the chassis of the
Oscilloscope must be floated, the
Oscilloscope ground is connected to
the SCR’s Cathode, and the
Oscilloscope probe to the SCR’s Gate.
FEEDBACK CHECK
A. Check the ripple of the Voltage Feedback A. The waveform should be similar to that shown in
signal waveform across the SCR VOLTS Figure 3-4.
TEST pins on front of the DC Control
Module.
The Voltage Feedback waveform
provides an indication of firing of the
SCR's. Note that there are six peaks.
Each SCR contributes a peak.

GOOD

BAD

BAD

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Figure 3-4. Voltage Feedback Waveform

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Table 3-3. SCR Test

ACTION RESULT
ISOLATE FAULTY SCR This is accomplished by comparing the
Current Feedback ripple and SCR firing
pulses on a dual-trace Oscilloscope while
the SCR Unit is driving a load. During each
60 Hz cycle, there are six peaks in the ripple.
Each of the six SCRs in the bridge
contributes a peak. If one of the SCRs does
not fire, a peak will be missing. If the SCR
misfires, one of the peaks will be distorted.
A. To check the six SCRs, connect Channel 2 of the A. The waveform will look like the one shown in
Oscilloscope to the DC Control Module SCR Figure 3-5. The firing pulse that is in sync with the
AMPS TEST PINS and connect Channel 1 of the missing or distorted peak is the one going to the
Oscilloscope to the DC Control Module Test faulty SCR (refer to Figure 3-6). In Figure 3-6, the
Points listed below: B+ firing pulse lines up with the distorted peak,
indicating that the B+ SCR is misfiring.
DC Control Module SCR
Test Point
TP1 A+
Ch. 1 on
TP2 A- Test Point
TP3 B+ 4 (B-)
TP4 B-
TP5 C+
TP6 C-
Ch. 2 on
SCR Amps
Test Pins

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Figure 3-6. Comparison of SCR Amps and

Firing Sync Waveform

SCR MISFIRING SCR NOT FIRING

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Figure 3-5. Current Feedback Waveform

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MAINTENANCE (CONCLUDED)
Table 3-3. SCR Test (Concluded)
ACTION
SCR RESISTANCE TEST
A. Trip the SCR Circuit Breaker.
B. Switch Multimeter polarity to + and the scale to R
x 10,000.
C. Test the Multimeter by connecting the + (red) and
– (black) leads.
D. Measure resistance across the SCR by touching
one Multimeter lead to the AC bus bar and the
other Multimeter lead to the DC bus bar.
E. Measure resistance across the SCR in the
reverse direction by swapping the Multimeter
leads.
AC LEAKAGE TEST
A. Reactivate an SCR bridge, but do not assign it.
B. Use a Multimeter to check for AC from each leg
of the DC Bus to ground.
C. If excess AC leakage was detected in either Step
B or C, remove power to the SCR Bridge and
check all components in the snubber networks.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting consists of locating a
malfunctioning component in the SCR Unit.
The Troubleshooting Index in the back of
this section provides specific instructions.
THEORY OF OPERATION
Figures 3-7 and 3-8 are the schematic
diagrams of two different SCR Units. The
circuits in the units can be grouped as
follows:
A. SCR Bridge
B. Surge Suppression Circuit
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RESULT
A. There are no measurable results from this step.
B. There are no measurable results from this step.
C. The meter needle will swing to indicate Zero
Ohms.
D. The resistance measured should be in the >10 KΩ
range. The SCR is leaking if the measured
resistance is less. The charging action of snubber
capacitor that is across SCR will be observed (the
resistance will not instantaneously be in the >10
KΩ range, but will instead rise over a period of
seconds). Let the Multimeter needle stabilize
before taking final reading.
E. Again, the resistance should be >10 KΩ.
A. There are no measurable results from this step.
B. A reading of >50 VAC indicates excess AC
leakage. Most likely a snubber network has
opened.
C. Repair/replace any defective components.
C. Ground Detection Circuit
D. Contactor Control Logic
E. DC Control Module
F. Sprocket Slip Circuit
SCR BRIDGE
See Figure 3-7 or 3-8. Three-phase AC
from the Main AC Bus is applied to the SCR
bridge through a circuit breaker. Each AC
phase is connected to two SCRs. One SCR
feeds the positive AC portion to the +DC
Bus and the other SCR feeds the negative
AC portion to the -DC Bus. For example,
Phase A is connected to the A+ and A-
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SCRs. The A+ SCR feeds the +DC bus
while the A- SCR feeds the -DC bus.
The +DC and -DC buses are connected to
traction motors via assignment contactors.
The SCRs are switched on and off to vary
the DC level through firing pulses applied
across the GATE and CATHODE terminals
of each SCR. The firing pulses are
generated in the DC Control Module (refer
to Figures 3-7, 3-8, and 3-9).
Refer to the Unique Devices section of this
manual for a general description of an SCR.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
The Circuit Breaker is actually a power
switch.
It has a UV Trip coil and is tripped open
automatically if 24 VDC power to the coil is
interrupted. The positive terminal of the coil
is permanently connected to +14 VDC
power. The negative terminal is connected
to -14 VDC power through various
normally-closed switches which signal the
following hazardous conditions:
SCR Overtemperature
There are two temperature sensors. One is
mounted on the top of each heat sink
column. The sensor contact is designed to
open when the heatsink temperature
exceeds 195°F (91°C).
Blown SCR Fuse
Fuse protection for the SCR consists of two
600 Amp fuses mounted in parallel. The UV
Trip circuit is wired through blown-fuse
indicator microswitches.
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Emergency Off
The UV Trip circuit is also activated by the
normally closed EMERGENCY OFF
pushbutton on the DRILLER'S CONSOLE.
CURRENT FEEDBACK
Three Current Transformers (CT1, CT2 and
CT3) are used to sense current flowing into
the SCR bridge. On PC1 board, the CT
signals are rectified and the resulting DC
output divided through a resistor circuit.
One signal is used to drive the front panel
DC AMMETER. The other signal is applied
to the DC Control Module as SCR Amps
(Pin 131). The SCR Amps signal is 2.66
Volts per 1,000 Amps out of the SCR
bridge.
RC FILTER
A ferrite core is used for each SCR to
reduce the rate of change of current (dI/dT)
through the SCR. The RC filter (a resistor
and capacitor) is designed to reduce the
rate of change of voltage (dV/dT) across the
SCR. Excessive dV/dT or dI/dT can cause
the SCR to misfire or fail.
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Figure 3-7. SCR Unit Schematic Diagram

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Figure 3-8. SCR Unit Schematic Diagram (Continued)

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Figure 3-8. SCR Unit Schematic Diagram (Concluded)

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FIRING PULSE The star winding of transformer T4 supplies

A pulse transformer isolates SCR voltages
from control module firing circuits. The
current pulse rises very quickly to ≈1 Amp
to HARD FIRE the SCR. It then descends
to a 0.5 Amp BACKPORCH (refer to Figure
3-9) to force more and more of the SCR to
turn on through a regenerative process.
six 12 VAC three-phase voltages to the
module (VCA, VCB, VAB, VBA, VBC, and VAC to
pins 103 through 108). These signals are
used to synchronize firing pulses for the six
SCRs and derive ±14 VDC power supplies.

There are two pulses, Main and Backup,

which are 60° apart. The Main turns on one
SCR. The Backup keeps an opposite-
polarity SCR turned on. The previous
opposite-polarity SCR allowing conduction
was turned on 60° before the SCR turned
on by the Main pulse.

The Main pulse has a minimum duration of

≈300 mS. The Backup has a minimum
duration of ≈200 mS. Main and Backup
pulses are separated by 2.77 mS. Main
and Backup pulses reoccur every 16.66 mS
for each device.

VOLTAGE FEEDBACK

The +DC and -DC buses are tapped to

develop a 16:1 ratio analog of the SCR
bridge volts. DC+ and DC- signals from the
DC buses dropped through a set of 3.9 KΩ
resistors are used to drive the front panel
SCR Voltmeter. The other is a differential
voltage signal (+Vbr) - (-Vbr). This is applied
to the DC Control Module (Pins 101-102)
for use in the DC Regulator circuit. When
the SCR bridge voltage is 750 VDC, the 20601-38 Rev. A
differential voltage signal is 46.8 VDC. Figure 3-9. Firing Pulse

CONTACTOR POWER SUPPLY

Transformer T5 (see Figures 3-7 or 3-8)

supplies three-phase 46 VAC, to the PC1
board. On PC1, the 46 VAC is rectified to
60 VDC for contactor power supply.

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RECTIFIER-TYPE SURGE
SUPPRESSION PANEL
This is an RC circuit which filters transient
spikes on the AC bus. Circuit loss does not
disable the drive system but does increase
the likelihood of damage to the SCR cells
(refer to Figure 3-10).
The line input is fused and then rectified
through a diode bridge. DC output from the
bridge charges a capacitor bank to 1,000
VDC. A 25Ω, 225 W resistor limits the
charging current to 35 Amps. About 30 mS
after power is turned on, relay K1 closes to
short out the resistor.
The excess charge caused by a spike is
discharged through the resistor bank. When
power is turned OFF, the capacitors are
also discharged through the resistor bank.
THE CAPACITOR DISCHARGE
TAKES 10 SECONDS. DO NOT
TOUCH ANY PART OF THE
CIRCUIT DURING THIS
PERIOD.
The front panel SURGE SUPPRESSION
LIGHT is normally illuminated. It will
extinguish if any of the lines fuses are
blown. The line indicator-type fuses are
linked via indicator fuse switches (F4, F5,
and F6) to a microswitch (S1) whose
normally closed contacts are in series with
the SURGE SUPPRESSION LIGHT circuit.
When a line fuse blows, it’s indicator button
opens the indicator switch, thus turning off
the SURGE SUPPRESSION LIGHT.
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PANEL
There are a number of operating conditions
and problems that may lead to the
generation of voltage transients. The
energization of a transformer primary, a
fuse that blows during a power fault, and
switch arcing will all cause voltage
transients. These voltage transients can be
responsible for damage to circuit
components. Most semiconductor devices
are not able to withstand voltage transients
in excess of their voltage ratings.
Transient protection has been provided by
three-phase delta-connected Metal Oxide
Varistors (MOVs). An MOV device exhibits
high resistance until the terminal voltage
exceeds its rated clamping voltage. The
resistance of the device then substantially
reduces, causing it to pass the voltage
transient-induced current to one of the other
phases, thus protecting the devices in the
circuit (refer to Figure 3-11).
The MOV-Type Surge Suppression Panel
has been made possible due to the
improved devices in the varistor family. The
varistor combines the desired
characteristics of the ideal voltage clamp
provided by solid-state diode devices with
the superior energy-absorbing ability of a
metal oxide element. This MOV-Type Surge
Suppression Panel is made of MOV
devices connected line-to-line on the 600
VAC bus in each SCR bridge.
The varistors are fused with 60 Amp
indicating fuses. A blown fuse is indicated
when the green SURGE SUPPRESSION
LAMP is extinguished.
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Figure 3-10. Rectifier-Type Surge Suppression Circuit

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MOV-TYPE SURGE SUPPRESSION

PANEL (CONCLUDED)

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Figure 3-11. MOV-Type Surge Suppression Circuit

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The SURGE SUPPRESSION LAMP
extinguishing may be an indication of a
failed MOV device. It is possible that these
devices may completely rupture upon
failure. They are therefore covered with a
safety shield to prevent equipment damage
or personnel injury.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS
PANEL WITHOUT THE SAFETY
SHIELD INSTALLED. TO
INSPECT THE MOVS, OPEN
THE FUSES BEFORE REMOVING THE
SAFETY SHIELD. BE SURE TO INSTALL
THE SHIELD BEFORE CLOSING THE
FUSES TO REAPPLY POWER TO THE
MOVS.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
It is unlikely that the MOVs protection will
be downgraded.
It is recommended that the MOVs
be inspected on a periodic basis
(every three months) for loose leads and
evidence of overheating. Ensure that
you observe the precaution shown just
above this subsection (PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE) before performing the
inspections.
DC GROUND FAULT DETECTION
CIRCUIT
This circuit (refer to Figure 3-12) consists of
three lights. Each light is connected on one
side to a phase of the AC bus and
grounded on the other. A series-connected
meter indicates the percentage of the fault.
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The lights will dimly illuminate during
normal operation. If there is a DC ground
fault, it will complete the circuit through all
the phases of the Main AC Bus, so all the
three lights will brightly illuminate. A
deflection reading on the %DC GROUND
METER indicates a ground on one of the
DC buses.
THE DC GROUND DETECTION
CIRCUIT ONLY PROVIDES AN
INDICATION OF A DC
GROUND. IT DOES NOT
CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE
GROUND FAULT MUST BE QUICKLY
LOCATED AND CORRECTED TO
PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE
EQUIPMENT.
CONTACTOR CONTROL LOGIC
The bridge output is assigned to one of
several traction motors by closing the
appropriate contactors. The contactor logic
is set through the DRILLER'S CONSOLE
ASSIGNMENT SWITCH.
Single-pole contactors are used to assign
motors which turn in only one direction. For
reversing motors, the outputs of the single-
pole contactors are applied to the motor
armature via a double-pole contactor. The
double-pole contactor reverses the
armature leads to reverse the motor
direction.
The power contactor coils require 74 VDC
to energize. The positive terminal of all coils
is connected to +60 VDC. -14 VDC is
connected to the negative terminals of the
coils by a number of wired-in-series
contacts. These monitor and ensure that all
conditions are satisfactory to power the
assigned motor. If any of the contacts in
this control logic open, the power
contactors trip and the SCR bridge is
phased down.
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Figure 3-12. Ground Fault Detection Circuit

During the following discussion, refer to
Figure 3-13 (a typical Rotary Table Control
circuit).
1. The Rotary Table is assigned to SCR 3
at the DRILLER'S CONSOLE
ASSIGNMENT SWITCH.
2. The Rotary Table
FORWARD/REVERSE SWITCH is set
to REVERSE.
Refer to the assignment switch
configuration at the top-right
corner of the schematic. The rotary table
can be run on either SCR 2, 3, or 4.
The Rotary Table motor connections are at
the bottom-left corner of the schematic.
SCR 3 bridge is connected to the Rotary
Table motor through single-pole contactors
K1 and K6 and reversing contactor K5.
The coil connections for K1, K5 and K6 are
shown in the middle of the circuit. The
positive terminals of all the coils are
connected to +60 VDC.
Trace the -14 VDC control signal. The -14
VDC power supply in the DC Control
Module is first passed through the normally-
closed MANUAL VOLTAGE SWITCH. This
switch is placed in the TEST position to
phase up the SCR bridge without applying
power to the traction motors.
The signal emerges from Pin 134 of the DC
Control Module as CONT PS. It is routed
through a normally-open auxiliary contact of
the SCR 3 circuit breaker. This normally-
open auxiliary contact closes when the
circuit breaker is closed, thereby assuring
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The control signal is then sent to the
DRILLER'S CONSOLE where it turns on
the SCR 3 ON light. The control signal is
also connected to one side of the
DRILLER'S CONSOLE ASSIGNMENT
SWITCH. The control signal emerges on
the other side at the 3 o'clock contact since
the DRILLER'S CONSOLE ASSIGNMENT
SWITCH is set to the 3 o'clock position.
The contactor signal now passes through
the contacts of the RT vane switch relay
RL2. A vane switch was not installed in the
Rotary Table equipment; therefore, a
jumper was installed so that RL2 will
always be energized. If a vane switch is
installed in the Rotary Table sometime in
the future, the jumper can be removed.
The signal next passes through REV
contact of the ROTARY TABLE LOCKOUT
SWITCH energizing the coil of contactor
K5.
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The control signal is then routed through all
the normally-closed auxiliary contacts of the
power contactors in the SCR 3 Unit
other than K1, K5 and K6. This assures
that the bridge output is not connected to
two motors at one time.
At this point in time, the coils of K1 and K6
are energized. To ensure that their contacts
have closed, the control signal is passed
through the normally-open auxiliary
contacts of K1 and K6.
The control signal is then returned to the
DC Control Module as RT CONT (Pin 129).
In the DC Control Module, the reference for
the SCR firing circuits is disabled as long as
all the CONT signals (RT CONT, MP1
CONT, etc.) are not -14 VDC.
The Rotary Table reference and Current
Limit signals which originate in the
DRILLER'S CONSOLE are also shown in
Figure 3-13.
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Figure 3-14. DC Regulator Circuit

DC CONTROL MODULE DC REGULATOR

The DC Control Module (refer to Figure 3- The DC REGULATOR is a feedback

14) contains electronic circuits for the SCR control circuit which automatically matches
Unit. These can be grouped into three the motor speed and torque to the throttle
assemblies: command from the Control Console in
command (Mud Pump or Driller’s). The DC
1. DC Regulator REGULATOR circuit is shown in Figure 3-
2. SCR Firing Circuits 14.
3. DW Dynamic Brake

Figure 3-14 shows the DC Control Module

block diagram and pin designations.

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DC REGULATOR (CONCLUDED)
The DC REGULATOR output is a FIRING
REFERENCE (TP7) to the SCR firing
circuits. Inputs to the circuit consist
primarily of the SPEED REFERENCE,
SPEED FEEDBACK, and CURRENT
FEEDBACK. The regulator consists of two
control loops, an outer VOLTAGE LOOP
(Speed) and an inner CURRENT LOOP
(Torque). The SPEED REFERENCE signal
from the Control Console is summed with
the SPEED FEEDBACK to derive a
CURRENT COMMAND signal which, in
turn, is summed with the CURRENT
FEEDBACK signal to derive the FIRING
REFERENCE signal.
DC FOOT THROTTLE OPERATION
The Drawworks has a Foot Throttle to allow
quick response to the SCR bridge during
tripping (refer to Figure 3-14). The DW Foot
Throttle reference signal (pin 114) is
applied directly to the Current Limit
Summing Junction, thus skipping the Speed
Feedback Junction. It, therefore, it acts as a
Current Command. When the Driller
presses the Foot Throttle, current to the
Drawworks motors rises quickly and the
voltage follows.
The DW Speed Reference from the Driller's
Console Hand Throttle (pin 117) and the
DW Foot Throttle Reference are
auctioneered through D10 and D59 to
select the greater value (more negative)
throttle command. When the Driller begins
a tripping operation, he first sets the
Drawworks to cathead speed by slightly
cracking (moving) the Driller’s Console
Hand Throttle. At this time, the Speed
Reference and Foot Throttle are enabled.
When the Driller presses the Foot Throttle
to lift a heavy load, the Foot Throttle
Reference quickly supersedes the DW
Speed Reference. The Foot Throttle
Reference goes to Zero when the Driller
removes pressure from the Foot Throttle.
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As a result, the DW Speed Reference is
enabled, and the motor speed and torque
return to cathead values.
MANUAL OPERATION
During testing, it would often be convenient
if it were possible to phase up the SCR
bridge without applying power to the motor.
A Manual Operation circuit makes this
feasible.
When the MANUAL VOLTS switch (S1) is
set to the ON position, the -14 VDC CONT
Power Supply to the ASSIGNMENT
CONTACTOR logic is disconnected and
the MANUAL VOLTAGE rheostat is
connected into the regulator circuit. The
bridge can now be phased up by rotating
the MANUAL VOLTAGE rheostat knob
clockwise. Power is not applied to the
traction motors since the ASSIGNMENT
CONTACTORS remain open.
These circuits generate firing pulses for the
SCR bridge (refer to Figure 3-14).
CURRENT FEEDBACK
This is an analog of motor torque (torque is
directly proportional to the armature
current).
SPEED REFERENCE
This signal originates in the Control
Console in command (Mud Pump or
Driller’s). These consoles are equipped with
handwheels which the operator rotates to
control the traction motor speed. Each
handwheel is linked to a rheostat which
outputs a Zero to -8 VDC Speed
Reference signal for Zero (zero speed) to -
8 VDC (maximum speed).
The regulator may receive the Speed
Reference signal from more than one
location.
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SCR FIRING CIRCUITS
These circuits generate firing pulses for the
SCR bridge (refer to Figure 3-14).
There are six identical firing circuits, one for
each SCR. The Firing Pulse waveform
actually consists of two pulses, a main
pulse followed by a backup pulse. The
backup pulse is essential for refiring the
SCR at low DC output when current is not
continuous. The time difference between
the main and backup pulses is constant.
The main pulse is synchronized with one of
the six phase signals from the AC bus (VAB,
VBC, etc.) and Firing Reference from the DC
Regulator. The backup pulse is
synchronized with a main pulse signal from
one of the remaining firing circuits.
SPEED FEEDBACK
This is an analog of the motor speed. It’s
range is zero (no feedback) to +5 VDC
(maximum feedback) at 1,000 RPM.
In a shunt motor, the speed is directly
proportional to the armature voltage.
Therefore, the differential voltage feedback
signals (VBR+) - (VBR-) are simply compared
to Op Amp Z701 to derive the single level
'N' (refer to Figure 3-10).
In a series motor, speed is a function of the
armature voltage divided by the magnetic
flux. The flux, in turn, is a function of the
armature current. N (the symbol for speed
inconventional motor speed equations) for a
series motor is obtained by dividing the
Voltage Feedback signal by the shaped
Current Feedback signal in Z703.
CONTACTOR INTERLOCK
There are several Contactor Interlock
circuits (i.e., Drawworks, Mud Pump, etc.).
Each is completely separate. When all the
interlocks on a particular Contactor
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Interlock circuit is closed, the selected
function (i.e., Drawworks, Mus Pump, etc.)
will be able to run.
ZERO THROTTLE INTERLOCK
This circuit protects the SCR bridge and the
traction motor from unintended starts. It
disables the Firing Reference if the CONT
signal switches to -14 VDC while the
corresponding Speed Reference is also
great (negative). Thus, the Driller must set
the throttle to ZERO before switching the
assignment.
CURRENT LIMIT
This signal prevents the Speed Reference
signal from demanding excess current. It is
simply a negative current flow produced by
applying -10 VDC across a selected
resistor. To lower the Current Limit, the
negative current flow is decreased by
selecting a resistor with higher value. If the
current limit desired is 1,000 Amps, the
resistor selected will be ≈390 KΩ.
SPEED LIMIT
This signal prevents the Speed Reference
from demanding excess speed. It is
particularly useful for series motors. In
shunt motors, an adequate field current
prevents overspeeding.
POWER LIMIT
This signal prevents the Current Command
from demanding excessive power, and thus
overloading the engines. It is effective at
about 90% to 95% of the engine-generator
capacity on line. In other assemblies, the
Power Limit signal is derived by processing
the KVA Feedback and KW Feedback from
all generators connected to the Main AC
Bus.
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SCR OPERATION
An SCR conducts (turns on) when two
conditions are satisfied:
• When it is forward biased.
• It’s Gate terminal is FIRED with a
current pulse. This pulse is just that, a
pulse - it is not a constant voltage which
remains applied to the Gate terminal.
If the Gate terminal is fired as soon as the
SCR is forward biased, the SCR is working
just like an ordinary diode.
The SCR Gate terminal firing is delayed to
vary the DC output. In this SCR firing
circuit:
• The six-phase Reference will indicate
when the SCR is forward biased.
• The Firing Reference will indicate when
the SCR should be fired to achieve the
desired DC output level.
A. SINGLE-PHASE
HALF-WAVE RECTIFIER
Figure 3-15. Single-Phase Half-Wave Rectifier and Full-Wave Bridge Rectifier
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THREE-PHASE DIODE BRIDGE
RECTIFIER
Before discussing a three-phase diode
bridge rectifier, let us review several simple
one-phase rectifiers.
The most basic is a single-phase half-wave
rectifier (refer to Figure 3-15). This consists
of a diode mounted in-line with a one phase
AC input. The output is a pulsating DC
voltage that varies between zero and
maximum voltage. The diode conducts for
180°. For 180° (when the diode is not
conducting), the output will be zero. During
the other 180°, the output will rise from zero
to maximum and then back to zero.
A single-phase diode full-wave rectifier
bridge (refer to Figure 3-15) has four
diodes. Each of the AC input lines has two
diodes connected to it. Each of these
diodes is connected to a different DC output
line. The diodes turn on and off
automatically as the bias changes. This
process is called commutation.
B. SINGLE-PHASE FULL-WAVE
RECTIFIER BRIDGE
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The left-most part of Figure 3-16 shows a The six-diode bridge waveform shows the
three-phase diode bridge rectifier and commutation process through a single 60
several input waveforms. Hz three-phase cycle. The 360° cycle is
divided into vertically-divided 30° sections
Compare the circuit of the single- (refer to waveform A in Figure 3-16).
phase full-wave bridge rectifier to Observe that between 30° to 150°, the A+
the three-phase bridge rectifier. The only diode is more positively biased than either
major difference is the addition of the B+ or C+ and is therefore conducting.
two diodes for the C phase and the C Similarly, the C- diode is more negatively
phase winding. If these are disregarded biased than either A- or B- during 90° to
and the A and B phase voltages are 210° and is therefore conducting. Each
summed, the two rectifier bridges are diode conducts for 120° and is turned off for
(for all intents and purposes) the same. 240°. Table 3-4 gives the commutation
sequence.
In a three-phase diode bridge rectifier,
things get a little more interesting. Even
Table 3-4. Diode Commutation
though the diode is capable of conducting
for 180°, it will only do so for 120°. This is
because the diode connected to a second DEGREES TURNS ON TURNS OFF
AC phase becomes more positively biased 30 A+ C+
than the diode connected to the first phase. 90 C- B-
At this time, the diode connected to the first
phase stops conducting and the diode 150 B+ A+
connected to second phase starts 210 A- C-
conducting. This process happens on both
output voltage legs of the rectifier. The only 270 C+ B+
difference is that the events on the two 330 B- A-
output voltage legs occur 60° apart.

Look at the top waveforms (VA, VB, and VC).

Anytime VA is +VAC, the A+ diode may
conduct. Anytime VA is -VAC, the A- diode
may conduct. However, the diode will not
conduct until 60° after it can start
conducting because a diode connected to
another phase has a larger potential
voltage. Once the + diode starts
conducting, it will be paired with a - diode
on the output DC voltage leg for 60°. At that
point, a - diode on another phase will start
conducting and the first - diode will stop. VL
will thus be the output of diodes A+ and B-
for 60°, then diodes A+ and C- for 60°, then
diodes B+ and C- for 60°, etc. Note that
each diode conducts for 120°.
SCR RECTIFIER BRIDGE
Figure 3-16 also shows a three-phase six-
SCR rectifier bridge. In an SCR rectifier
bridge, commutation does not occur
automatically. It must be forced through
firing pulses.
Observe that SCR A+ is forward biased
between 30° and 150°. All the SCRs are
forward biased for current flow during 120°
of each AC cycle. The SCR can be fired
(conduction started) anytime during this
120° period. This 120° period is defined as
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A. DIODE BRIDGE

SCR BRIDGE

B. SCR WAVEFORMS C. SCR WAVEFORMS D. SCR WAVEFORMS

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When α = 0° (waveform B in Figure 3-16),
the SCRs are fired as soon as they are
forward biased. The SCR bridge output is
maximum. In this case, the SCR bridge is
functioning just like a Diode Bridge. This α
gives maximum average VDC (we can call
it our reference VDC or 1).
If α is 60° (waveform C in Figure 3-16), the
SCRs are not fired until 60° after they are
forward biased. In this case, the average
VDC is 0.5.
If α is 90° (waveform D in Figure 3-16), the
SCRs are not fired until 90° after they are
forward biased. In this case, the average
VDC is Zero.
SPROCKET SLIP CIRCUIT
This circuit provides overspeed protection
for two series motors that are driven in
parallel from a single SCR bridge. Such an
arrangement is normally used for Mud
Pumps.
If either one of the motors exceeds a preset
speed limit, due to a malfunction in the
chain or belt drive, the circuit cuts off power
to both motors by tripping the
ASSIGNMENT CONTACTORS and turning
on the front panel SPROCKET SLIP
LIGHT.
In the system, overspeed protection for
shunt motors is achieved through a FIELD
LOSS RELAY.
A shunt motor cannot overspeed
unless the motor field is low.
The FIELD LOSS RELAY monitors the field
current. It opens to trip the assignment
contactors of the motor if the current is
<50% of the motor rated value.
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Overspeed protection for series motors is
normally provided through the
OVERSPEED CIRCUIT in the DC Control
Module.
In an overspeeding series motor,
voltage is high and current is low.
The OVERSPEED CIRCUIT works for all
configurations of series motors except
where two motors are driven in parallel from
a single SCR bridge (refer to Figure 3-17).
Suppose MP1A breaks its chain drive. The
unloaded motor will overspeed. It will draw
full voltage, but little current. Most of the
current will flow into MP1B. The
OVERSPEED CIRCUIT will not detect the
overspeed because the Current Feedback
signal indicates the total current drawn by
the two motors.
The SPROCKET SLIP circuit measures the
DC current drawn by each motor through
Hall Effect Devices (HED) and compares
them to the voltage to detect overspeed.
Figure 3-18 is the installation diagram of the
HEDs. HED1, mounted on the -DC cable,
measures current to the MP1A motor.
HED2, mounted on the +DC cable,
measures current to the MP1B motor.
Refer to Figure 3-18, the Sprocket Slip
circuit. Differential voltage signals from
HED1 and HED2 are compared on Op
Amps Z1 and Z2 to obtain I1A, and I1B
respectively. The currents are auctioneered
via D1 and D10 to select the current with
the lower value. Since the motors have
equal armature voltage, the motor with the
lower current has the higher speed.
The motor with the lower current is slipping
(not doing work). The motor with the higher
current is actually driving the sprocket.
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LIGHT. The SPROCKET SLIP LIGHT can
The lower-current signal is summed in Op
be switched off by pushing the adjacent
Amp Z4 against the voltage-feedback
RESET pushbutton. Depressing the RESET
current from Op Amp Z3. The output of Z4-
pushbutton disconnects +20 VDC, thus
6 switches Q1 off and deenergizes relay
allowing the coil of K1 to reenergize.
K1. The Voltage/Current ratio at which Z4
deenergizes K1 is set by selecting the ratio
of R33 and R34.
The normally-open contacts of K1 are
mounted in the assignment logic of both
mud pump motors. These contacts of K1
open to trip the main assignment
contactors, thereby cutting off power to the
motors. When K1 deenergizes the K1
contacts connected between Pins 16 and
19, and between Pins 17 and 18 opens.
These contacts are in the Mud Pump
Contactor lines (refer to the Mud Pump
Contactor schematic in your drawing
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
This is composed of two tables and one
figure:
Table 3-5. SCR Unit Troubleshooting
PROBLEM / INDICATION
SCR CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPS
A. Emergency Stop. All SCR Breakers
Trip.
B. SCR/Fuse Failure
C. Overcurrent Trip
D. SCR Overtemperature
E. Field Loss
SCR BRIDGE INOPERATIVE
A. Zero Throttle Interlock
B. Throttle Signal Not Reaching The
DC Control Module
C. Contactor Logic Defective
D. DC Control Module Defective
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Table 3-5. SCR Unit Troubleshooting
Table 3-6. DC Control Module
Troubleshooting
Figure 3-19. DC Control Module Pinout
EXPLANATION / ACTION
A. Driller may have pressed the EMERGENCY STOP pushbutton
on the Driller's Console. To resume operation, close the circuit
breakers.
B. If an SCR fails, some fuses are also blown.
1. Check fuse trip indicators.
2. Test SCRs whose fuses are blown.
3. Replace all blown fuses and defective SCRs.
C. Close the circuit breaker to resume operation.
D. The Overtemperature switches will reset after temperature of
the SCR junction drops below 165° F (74°C) on older units/190°
F (88°C) on newer units.
1. Allow the SCR junctions to cool, then close the circuit
breaker to resume operation.
2. Ensure SCR blowers are running. If not, check fuses and
blower motor red RESET pushbutton.
E. If the motors are shunt-type, ensure that field current is ≈50
amps.
A. Check ZERO THROTTLE LED on DC Control Module. To
resume operation, set THROTTLE at the Control Console in
command (Mud Pump or Driller’s) to ZERO before assignment.
B. Check for Speed Reference signal from the Control Console in
command (Mud Pump or Driller’s) at the DC Control Module.
C. Check for -14 VDC motor CONT signal at the DC Control
Module. If it is absent, trace the control signal. See the
explanation of Contactor Control Logic found earlier in this
section for information.
D. Check SCR firing pulses.
1. If the pulses are absent, check the DC Control Module
power.
2. If the pulses are present, replace the DC Control Module.
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Table 3-5. SCR Unit Troubleshooting (Concluded)
PROBLEM / INDICATION
MOTOR SPEED DOES
REGULATE
A. No feedback signals to the DC
Control Module.
B. In case of mud pump slaving, the
Slave Signal may be absent.
C. Defective DC Regulator
INSUFFICIENT POWER - DW, MP
A. Only one motor is running
MOTOR RUNS HOT AND NOISY
(SOUNDS AS IF BEARINGS ARE
BAD)
A. SCR misfiring, or not firing.
Table 3-6. DC Control Module Troubleshooting
PROBLEM / INDICATION
POWER SUPPLY AC VOLTAGES
A. One or more SCRs not firing.
POWER SUPPLY DC VOLTAGES
A. One or more of the DC voltages are
missing.
BRIDGE VOLTAGE FEEDBACK
SIGNAL (VBR+ AND VBR-)
A. System not operating normally.
CURRENT FEEDBACK
(IFDBCK)
A. Motors overspeed/overtorque and
SCR fuses may blow.
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EXPLANATION / ACTION
NOT
A. Check the DC Control Module VBR+ (pin 101), V BR- (pin 102),
and SCR Amps (pin 131) signals.
B. Check the DC Control Module Slave inputs (pin 133 or 136).
C. Replace the DC Control Module.
A. Check the ammeters of the SCR units driving the two Mud
Pump or Drawworks motors (each SCR is driving one pump or
motor). One of the ammeter readings may be low. This indicates
that only one motor is running (the SCR with the higher
ammeter reading is driving the running motor).
A. Check current feedback waveshape.
EXPLANATION / ACTION
A. Measure the voltage at DC Control Module Pins 103 through
108. It should be 14 VAC. If the 14 VAC is missing at any of the
pins, the ±14 VDC supply voltages will be low. As a result, one
or more of the SCRs may not fire. Check the fuses, connections,
and verify the ground connections.
A. Measure the voltage at each of the following DC Control Module
Pins for the indicated voltage. If any are absent, check the fuses
and connections.
Pin 153: +14(±1) VDC.
Pin 154: -14 (±1) VDC.
Pin 155: Zero VDC (Ground).
A. Measure the voltage between Pins 101 and 102 of the DC
Control Module. It should be +46.8 VDC when the bridge voltage
is +750 VDC. For Series Motors, Pin 101 is +. For Shunt Motors,
Pin 101 is -. This voltage must be present for normal operation.
If it is absent, check the Voltage Feedback Card, calibration, and
connections.
SIGNAL
A. Check for presence of IFDBCK at Pin 131 of the DC Control
Module. It should be +2.66 VDC when bridge current is 1,000
Amps.
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Table 3-6. DC Control Module Troubleshooting (Continued)
PROBLEM / INDICATION EXPLANATION / ACTION
HAND THROTTLE REFERENCE
A. Hand Throttle does not work. A. Monitor the voltage at Pin 117 (DW) of the DC Control module
while moving the Hand Throttle from one limit to the other. The
voltage should vary from Zero VDC (ZERO throttle) to -8 VDC
(MAXIMUM throttle).
CEMENT PUMP CONSOLE
A. Hand Throttle Reference signal A. Monitor the voltages at Pin 110 (CP REF 2) and Pin 113 (CP REF
missing. 1) of the DC Control Module while moving the Hand Throttle from
stop to stop. The voltage at each Pin should vary between Zero
VDC (MINIMUM) and -8 VDC (MAXIMUM). If the voltage at either
pin is absent, trace the signal from the Cement Pump HAND
THROTTLE rheostat.
B. Cement Pump Contactor Signal B. Monitor the voltage at Pin 112 (CP CONT) of the DC Control
missing. Module. The voltage should be +10 VDC when the SCR Circuit
Breaker is open. In normal running, it will be -14 VDC when the
Cement Pump Contactor closes.
This signal will only be present on the SCR Units driving
the Cement Pump.
DRAWWORKS
A. Foot Throttle Reference Signal A. Monitor the voltage at Pin 114 (DW FT TH) of the DC Control
used to drive Drawworks is Module while moving the FOOT THROTTLE from stop to stop.
missing. The voltage at the Pin should vary between Zero (MINIMUM) and
-8 VDC (MAXIMUM). If the voltage is absent, trace the signal to
the FOOT THROTTLE rheostat.
B. Drawworks Contactor Signal not B. Monitor the voltage at Pin 116 (DW CONT) of the DC Control
present. Module. The voltage should be +10 VDC when the SCR Circuit
Breaker is open. In normal running, it will be -14 VDC when the
Drawworks Contactor closes.
This signal will only be present on the SCR Units driving
the Drawworks.
C. Drawworks Speed Reference C. Monitor the voltage at Pin 117 (DW SPD REF) of the DC Control
Signal not present. Module while moving the Drawworks Hand Throttle from stop to
stop. The voltage at the Pin should vary between Zero VDC
(MINIMUM) and -8 VDC (MAXIMUM). If the voltage is absent,
trace the signal from the Drawworks HAND THROTTLE rheostat.
The Propulsion Control Console ASSIGNMENT SWITCH
must be set to DRILLING (if applicable).
This signal will only be present on the SCR Units driving
the Drawworks.
DRILLER’S CONSOLE
A. Contactor Signal is missing. A. When SCR Circuit Breaker is closed, and DW is selected on the
Driller’s Console, the signal on Pin 116 (DW) of the DC Control
Module should be -14 VDC.
B. Hand Throttle On Driller’s B. With the SCR Bridge on, measure the voltage across Pins 101
Console is extremely sensitive. (VBR+) and 102 (VBR-) of the DC Control Module. The voltage
across the Pins should be 1/16 of the voltage on the SCR Bridge.
When the SCR Bridge is +750 VDC, the voltage between Pins
101 and 102 should be +46.8 VDC. Polarity of Pin 101 is + for
series motors, – for shunt motors. Absence of the voltage will
cause this problem.

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PROBLEM / INDICATION
C. Mud Pumps not pumping.
D. Mud Pump #1 Hand Throttle
Reference Signal not present.
E. Mud Pump #2 Hand Throttle
Reference Signal not present
ENGINE ROOM CONSOLE
A. Propulsion Hand Throttle Speed
Reference Signal not present.
WHEEL HOUSE CONSOLE
A. Propulsion Hand Throttle Speed
Reference Signal not present.
ONE OR MORE OF THE SCRS NOT
FIRING
A. One or more of the six phase
voltage signals are missing.
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EXPLANATION / ACTION
C. Monitor the Mud Pump Contactor Signal voltage at Pin 121
(MP2 CONT) and Pin 124 (MP1 CONT) of the DC Control
Module. The voltage on each pin should be +10 VDC with the
SCR Circuit Breaker open, -14 VDC with the SCR Circuit
Breaker closed and the MP ASSIGNMENT CONTACTORS in
this SCR Unit closed. This voltage must be present to drive the
Mud Pumps.
The MP1 CONT and MP2 CONT signals are only present
on SCR Units which are driving Mud Pumps.
The rig’s Mud Pump 2 may be driven from the DC
Control Module MP1 inputs. The Driller’s Console MP1/2
labels will match the rig’s MP1/2 labels.
D. Monitor the voltage at Pin 125 (MP1 REF DC) and Pin 126 (MP1
REF MPC) of the DC Control Module while moving the Driller’s
Console Mud Pump #1 Hand Throttle from stop to stop. The
voltage at each of the pins should vary between Zero VDC
(MINIMUM) and -8 VDC (MAXIMUM). If the voltage at either of
the pins is absent, trace the signal to the MP rheostat on the
Driller’s Console.
The Propulsion Console ASSIGNMENT SWITCH must
be set to DRILLING (if applicable).
E. Monitor the voltage at Pin 122 (MP2 REF DC) and Pin 123 (MP2
REF MPC) of the DC Control Module while moving the Driller’s
Console Propulsion Hand Throttle from stop to stop. The voltage
at each of the pins should vary between Zero VDC (MINIMUM)
and -8 VDC (MAXIMUM). If the voltage at either of the pins is
absent, trace the signal to the MP rheostat on the Driller’s
Console.
A. Monitor the voltage at Pin 118 (P REF ERC) of the DC Control
Module while moving the Engine Room Console Propulsion
Hand Throttle from stop to stop. The voltage at the Pin should
vary between Zero VDC (MINIMUM) and -8 VDC (MAXIMUM). If
the voltage is absent, trace the signal to the PROPULSION
HAND THROTTLE rheostat on the Engine Room Console.
A. Monitor the voltage at Pin 119 (P REF WHC) of the DC Control
Module while moving the Wheel House Console Propulsion
Hand Throttle from stop to stop. The voltage at the Pin should
vary between Zero VDC (MINIMUM) and -8 VDC (MAXIMUM). If
the voltage is absent, trace the signal to the PROPULSION
HAND THROTTLE rheostat on the Wheel House Console.
A. Check for the presence of a phase voltage signal at Pins 103
(VCA), 104 (VCB), 105 (VAB), 106 (VBA), 107 (VBC), and 108 (VAC)
of the DC Control Module. If absent or low, check the fuses and
ground connections.
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Table 3-6. DC Control Module Troubleshooting (Continued)
PROBLEM / INDICATION EXPLANATION / ACTION
DC POWER LIMIT
A. DC Power Limit not working. A. Monitor the voltage at Pin 115 (DC PWR LIM) of the DC Control
Module. The voltage should be -4 VDC for the system
generators when under no load, Zero VDC when the generators
are at full load. If voltage is missing or incorrect, troubleshoot the
Power Limit Card located in the Generator 1 Cubicle.
PROPULSION THRUSTERS NOT
DRIVING
A. Propulsion Contactor Signal not A. Monitor the voltage at Pin 120 (P CONT) of the DC Control
present. Module. The voltage should be +10 VDC with the SCR Circuit
Breaker open, -14 VDC with SCR Circuit Breaker closed. This
voltage must be present to drive propulsion thrusters.
The P CONT signal is only present on the SCR Units
driving thrusters.

DYNAMIC BRAKE
A. Dynamic Brake Logic Signal DB A. Monitor the voltage at Pin 127 (DB FIELD) of the DC Control
FIELD missing. Module. The voltage should be Zero VAC with the SCR Circuit
Breaker open, 120 VAC during the braking cycle with the SCR
Circuit Breaker closed.
The DB FIELD signal is only present on SCR Units
which are driving the Drawworks.
B. Dynamic Brake Logic Signal DC B. Monitor the voltage at Pin 135 (DB CONT) of the DC Control
CONT missing. Module. When braking, the voltage should be 120 VAC in SCR
units assigned to Drawworks.
C. Dynamic Brake Logic Signal DBØ C. Monitor the voltage at Pin 138 (DBØ) of the DC Control Module.
missing. The voltage should be 120 VAC in SCR units assigned to
Drawworks.
ROTARY TABLE
A. Rotary Table CURRENT LIMIT A. Monitor the voltage at Pin 128 (RT I LIM) of the DC Control
SIGNAL missing. Module while varying the Driller’s Console CURRENT LIMIT
rheostat. It should be between Zero VDC (50 AMPS) to -8 VDC
(MAXIMUM CURRENT LIMIT). If the voltage is absent, trace the
signal to the CURRENT LIMIT rheostat.
B. Rotary Table CONTACTOR B. Monitor the voltage at Pin 129 (RT CONT) of the DC Control
SIGNAL missing. module. It should be +14 VDC with the SCR Circuit Breaker
open OR the SCR Circuit Breaker closed and the DC Contactors
open. In normal operation, the voltage will be -14 VDC when the
Rotary Table Contactors open.
RT CONT will only be present in SCR Units which are
driving the Rotary Table.
C. Rotary Table HAND THROTTLE D. Monitor the voltage at Pin 130 (RT REF) and Pin 132 (RT REF
reference from Driller’s Console 2) of the DC Control Module while varying the Driller’s Console
missing. Hand Throttle. It should be between Zero VDC (MINIMUM) to -8
VDC (MAXIMUM). If either/both voltages are absent, trace the
signal to the ROTARY TABLE rheostat.

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Table 3-6. DC Control Module Troubleshooting (Concluded)
PROBLEM / INDICATION
SCR BRIDGE CT ARMATURE
CURRENT FEEDBACK
A. Motor speed control not possible.
MUD PUMP
A. The two Mud Pumps are not load
sharing.
ASSIGNMENT CONTACTOR
A. Assignment Contactor Logic
Control Signal missing.
PIN 109 OF THE DC CONTROL MODULE
PIN 137 OF THE DC CONTROL MODULE
PIN 151 OF THE DC CONTROL MODULE
PIN 152 OF THE DC CONTROL MODULE
DC POWER SUPPLY
A. DC Power Supply voltage(s)
missing.
SCR FIRING PULSES
A. A+ SCR Firing Pulse.
B. A- SCR Firing Pulse.
C. B+ SCR Firing Pulse.
D. B- SCR Firing Pulse.
E. C+ SCR Firing Pulse.
F. C- SCR Firing Pulse.
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EXPLANATION / ACTION
A. Monitor the voltage at Pin 131 (I FDBCK) of the DC Control
Module. It should be Zero VDC with the SCR Circuit Breaker
open OR the SCR Circuit Breaker closed and the DC Contactors
open. In normal operation, the voltage will be +2.66 VDC per
1,000 Amps out of the bridge. If this signal is missing, motor
speed control is not possible.
A. Monitor the voltage at Pin 133 (MP1 SLV) or Pin 136 (MP2 SLV)
of the DC Control Module with SCR Circuit Breaker open OR
SCR Circuit Breaker closed and DC Contactors open, the
voltage at the pin will be Zero VDC (floating). In normal
operation, the voltage at the pin will be 5.1 VDC per 1,000 ADC.
If voltage at the pin is not present, verify requirement, check
connections, and check jumpers.
A. Monitor the voltage at Pin 134 (CONT PS) of the DC Control
Module. If the MANUAL SWITCH of the DC Control Module is
engaged, the voltage will be +14 to +60 VDC.
SPARE - NOT USED.
DO NOT USE.
SPARE - NOT USED.
SPARE - NOT USED.
A. Monitor the voltage at Pin 153 (+14 VDC) and Pin 154 (-14
VDC) of the DC Control Module. If either or both voltages are
missing, check fuses F1, F2, and F3.
The normal procedure in connecting the Oscilloscope
is to connect the Oscilloscope GROUND lead to the
CATH pin of the DC Control Module and the
Oscilloscope PROBE lead to the GATE pin of the DC
Control Module.
A. Monitor the firing pulse signal at Pin 139 (A+ GATE) and Pin
140 (A+ CATH).
B. Monitor the firing pulse signal at Pin 141 (A- GATE) and Pin 142
(A- CATH).
C. Monitor the firing pulse signal at Pin 143 (B+ GATE) and Pin
144 (B+ CATH).
D. Monitor the firing pulse signal at Pin 145 (B- GATE) and Pin 146
(C- CATH).
E. Monitor the firing pulse signal at Pin 147 (C+ GATE) and Pin
148 (C+ CATH).
F. Monitor the firing pulse signal at Pin 149 (C- GATE) and Pin 150
(C- CATH).
For normal running, consult Figure 3-14 (DC Regulator
Circuit).
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156 DO NOT USE FOR VBR 101 FOR

SERIES SHUNT
155 GND MOTORS VRB 102 MOTORS
154 - 14V(A) VCA 103
153 +14V(A) VCB 104
152 SHUNT VAB 105
151 AUX REF 1 VBA 106
150 C - CATH VBC 107
149 C - GATE VAC 108
148 C+ CATH DWB CONT 109
147 C+ GATE CP REF 2 110
146 B - CATH PROP DB 111
145 B - GATE CP CONT 112
144 B+ CATH CP REF 1 113
143 B+ GATE DW FT TH 114
142 A - CATH PWR LMT 115
141 A - GATE DWA CONT 116
140 A+ CATH DW SPD REF 117
139 A+ GATE P REF ERC 118
MP1 REF MPC

MP2 REF MPC

DO NOT USE

MP1 REF DC

MP2 REF DC

PROP CONT
P REF WHC
MP1 CONT

MP2 CONT
SCR AMPS

DB FIELD
DB CONT

RT CONT
RT REF 2

RT REF 1
CNT -14

RT CL
SLV 2

SLV 1
DB
138
137
136
135
134
133
132
131
130
129
128
127
126
125
124
123
122
121
120
119

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Figure 3-19. DC Control Module Pinout

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REMOVAL AND REPAIR

DOUBLE ACCESS (1200, 1500)

See Figure 3-20 for a overall front view of

the assemblies in the SCR cubicle.

FS-066-12

Figure 3-20. Typical Model 1200 or 1500 Generator/SCR Cubicle - Double Access

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DOUBLE ACCESS (1200, 1500) 10 11

(CONCLUDED)
3
SCR CELL 4

2
While performing this procedure, refer to
Figures 3-20 and 3-21. 5

To remove an SCR cell, simply disconnect 1

the incoming wires to the terminal board on 6
the components plate, and remove the bus
stubs from the bus bars. Each stub is
attached to the bus bar with two 3/8 Inch
bolts.

The trigger fuse lead on the spare SCR cell

is left unhooked. If it is to be a + cell
(located at the front of the cubicle), connect 7 13 9
11 14
the lead to the left stub, which is attached to
the +DC bus bar. If it is to be a - cell
(located at the rear of the cubicle), connect
lead to the right stub, which is attached to
the -DC bus bar (the wire should always be
attached to the SCR cell bus bar that
supports the fuse).

SCR REPLACEMENT

To replace an SCR, perform the following

10 12 8 7
procedure.
Item Description
SCR REMOVAL AND REASSEMBLY 1. Pulse Transformer
PROCEDURE FOR FRONT AND REAR 2. 1 µF Capacitor
3. Fuse
ACCESS, HORIZONTAL BRIDGE 4. Microswitch
5. TB1
1. Trip the SCR Circuit Breaker before 6. TB2
7. Heat Sink
touching any part of the SCR Enclosure. 8. 25Ω, 55W Resistor
9. Clamp
10. Bus Stub
11. GEN Stub
12. SCR
13. Overtemperature Switch
14. Pressure Gauge

FS-008-21

Figure 3-21. SCR Cell Mechanical View -

Double Access

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FS-021-30 FS-021-25

2. Tools needed: screwdriver, 7/16" box 5. Disconnect wires leading into the
end wrench, socket wrench handle and enclosure at the terminal board.
extension, 3/8" socket, and ½" socket.

FS-021-19 FS-021-35

3. Discharge the capacitor by short 6. Remove the SCR enclosure by

circuiting the terminals with screwdriver. loosening the attaching bolts.

FS-021-17 FS-022-05

4. Replace the trigger fuse if its plunger 7. Remove the fuse assembly, if
has tripped the microswitch. necessary, using a hex wrench.

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PROCEDURE FOR FRONT AND REAR
ACCESS, HORIZONTAL BRIDGE
(CONTINUED)

FS-022-36

10. Loosen the two 3/8" bolt clamp and lift

out the SCR.

FS-022-17

8. Remove the 1/4” bolts at the back of the

enclosure and disconnect the Gate (G)
and Cathode (K) leads. Once these
things have been accomplished, extract
the Gate (G) and Cathode (K) leads
through the hole in the Glastic box.

FS-023-19

11. Separate the heatsink connections and

lift out the SCR.

FS-022-35

9. Disconnect the capacitor and trigger

fuse leads and lift out the Glastic box.

FS-025-14

12. Replace the SCR and reassemble in

reverse order. Braid the SCR leads.

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FS-023-22 FS-022-05

13. Tighten both clamp bolts equally until 16. Replace the fuse assembly using a hex
the gauge reads recommended value. wrench.

FS-022-35 FS-021-35

14. Reinstall the Glastic box and connect 17. Replace the SCR enclosure and tighten
the capacitor and trigger fuse leads. the attaching bolts.

FS-022-17 FS-021-25

15. Insert the leads through the Glastic box 18. Connect the wires leading into the
hole and reinstall the 1/4" bolts. enclosure at the terminal board.

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SCR REMOVAL AND REASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE FOR FRONT AND REAR
REMOVAL & REPAIR
ACCESS, HORIZONTAL BRIDGE
(CONCLUDED) FRONT ACCESS (1400)

See Figure 3-22 for a front view of the

assemblies in the SCR cubicle.

SCR BRIDGE CELL

See Figure 3-23 for a mechanical layout

drawing of the SCR Bridge Cell.

SCR REPLACEMENT

To replace an SCR, refer to the following

removal/assembly procedure.
FS-021-30

19. Account for all your tools before closing

the SCR Circuit Breaker

FS-059-05

Figure 3-22. SCR Cubicle - Front Access (1400), Vertical Bridge

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Item Description
1 AC Bus Bar
2 Fuse
3 Fuse Trip Indicator
4 Pressure Gauge
5 SCR
6 25 Ω , 55 W Resistor
7 DC Bus Bar
8 Overtemperature Switch
9 1 µ f Capacitor
10 Pulse Transformer
11 Heatsink

10197-32 Rev. A

Figure 3-23. Layout of Front Access Vertical Bridge Model 1400 SCR Cubicle

SCR REMOVAL AND REASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE FOR FRONT ACCESS,
VERTICAL MODEL 1400 SCR BRIDGE

1. Trip the SCR Circuit Breaker before

touching any part of the SCR enclosure.

FS-044-08

3. Remove fuse assembly to access SCR

assembly. Unfasten Trip Indicator leads.

FS-025-22

2. Tools needed: screwdriver, 7/16" box-

end wrench, and ½" combination
wrench.

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PROCEDURE FOR FRONT ACCESS,
VERTICAL MODEL 1400 SCR BRIDGE
(CONTINUED)

FS-024-30

6. Pull out the clip lead which connects the

resistor to the heatsink.

FS-025-14

4. Place paper under the enclosure to

catch any nuts or washers.

FS-024-28

7. Using the 7/16" box-end wrench,

disconnect the bus from the heatsink.

FS-044-10

5. Disconnect the Gate (G) and Cathode

(K) leads and pull through the stuffing
tube.

FS-024-33

8. Use the ½" wrench to remove the

heatsink bolts clamping the SCR.

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FS-024-36 FS-025-09

9. Carefully slide out the front heatsink and 12. Tighten the SCR clamping bolts until the
SCR assembly. pressure gauge reads 2,500 lb.

FS-025-06 FS-024-28

10. Lift out the defective SCR and put in 13. Using the 7/16" box-end wrench,
new one. Braid the SCR leads. reconnect the bus to the heatsink.

FS-024-36 FS-024-30

11. Carefully slide reinstall the front heatsink 14. Reconnect the clip lead which connects
and SCR assembly. the resistor to the heatsink.

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PROCEDURE FOR FRONT ACCESS,
VERTICAL MODEL 1400 SCR BRIDGE
(CONCLUDED)

FS-044-08

17. Fasten the Trip Indicator leads and

replace the fuse assembly.

FS-044-10

15. Pull the SCR leads through the stuffing

tube and reconnect them.

FS-025-22

18. Count your tools before closing the SCR

Circuit Breaker.

FS-025-14

16. Remove the paper placed under the

enclosure.

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