Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali SpA
Description
The Silcovert S is composed of a DC
rectifier section, DC link and AC inverter.
The rectifier consists of a thyristor
controlled Graetz bridge, converting AC to
DC and regulating the current on a DC
link. The inverter section is a thyristor
bridge, identical to the rectifier, which is
commutated by the motor. It converts DC
to variable frequency AC by feeding the
current into the stator windings at the
frequency requested by the motor.
The Inverter is always locked to the motor
frequency by an encoder or voltage
feedback.
VFD’s normally include the exciter
converter for the motor field. Two types
are available: an AC to DC rectifier for
slip-ring motors or a three-phase AC
chopper for machines with brushless
excitation.
The drive control module is based on new
microprocessor technology with the
following functions:
• Speed regulation
• Motoring and braking torque limitation
24/12 pulse
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• Power factor control (motor and net)
A high-speed CPU manages the control
functions, based on sophisticated
algorithms, in order to obtain high static
and dynamic performances.
A diagnostic system and flexible operator
interface provide user-friendly control. The
operator can check the status of the drive
through menu-organized diagnostics. This
feature provides detailed fault analysis,
assistance in troubleshooting and displays
any critical occurring waveform.
Variable Frequency Drive
System
The VFD system can be air or water-
cooled and uses large semiconductors (up
to 100 mm silicon diameter and 7,5 kV
blocking voltage). Both solutions provide a
compact design. The water-cooled system
significantly reduces ventilation and air
conditioning costs for high power
applications. Deionised water (mixed with
glycol in low temperature applications)
passes through the heat sinks of the
power semiconductors; where low thermal
impedance is achieved, granting high
Some examples of available configurations
Silcovert S
ground insulation. The internal closed-loop
liquid circuit is cooled by a secondary heat
exchanger, either liquid to air or liquid to
water. For lower power ratings, where
converter generated heat is less
significant, the Silcovert S uses forced air-
cooling.
The converter can be supplied with a
redundant semiconductor (n+1) in each
leg of the bridges. The advantage is
increased drive reliability and availability.
If a fault occurs to one semiconductor
(short circuit) the drive continues
operating at nominal full power, with no
derating.
Any emergency maintenance is simple
enough to be carried out on site. A special
clamping system facilitates the
replacement of semiconductors, without
dismantling the complete stack assembly.
Drive configuration
The Silcovert S drive is available in four
basic configurations: six to six-pulse,
twelve to six-pulse, twenty-four to twelve-
pulse or twelve to twelve-pulse.
6/6 pulse
12/6 pulse
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Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali SpA Silcovert S

Air-cooled Converter

Air-cooled LCI

Control Board

Air-cooled (enclosed)

Control Rack

Water-cooled Thyristor Stack

Control Card

Water-cooled DC-link Reactor

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Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali SpA Silcovert S

Overall Parameters
LCI DRIVE
OUTPUT
PULSES COOLING IDC Approx. Dim. (L x W x H) Approx. Weight
POWER
(kW) Line Side Mot. Side A/W Amps mm (kg)
2500 12 6 A 1470 (4000 x 1600 x 2700) 6500
5000 12 6 A 1140 (4000 x 1600 x 2700) 6500
2 x 5000 12 12 A 1370 (5000 x 1600 x 2700) 9100
2 x 7500 12 12 A 2x1550 (7000 x 1600 x 2700) 10400
2 x 10000 12 12 A 2x1900 (7000 x 1600 x 2700) 10400
2 x 15000 12 12 W 2x2700 2 x (7000 x 1600 x 2700) 18150
2 x 20000 12 12 W 2x3500 2 x (8000 x 1600 x 2700) 20750

SOFT STARTER APPLICATION

OUTPUT
PULSES COOLING IDC Approx. Dim. (L x W x H) Approx. Weight
POWER
(kW) Line Side Mot. Side A/W Amps mm (kg)
1500 6 6 A 1000 (3000 x 1600 x 2300) 3900
2 x 750 12 6 A 1000 (3000 x 1600 x 2300) 3900
3000 6 6 A 2000 (3000 x 1600 x 2300) 5200
2 x 1500 12 6 A 2000 (3000 x 1600 x 2300) 5200
3000 6 6 A 1000 (3000 x 1600 x 2300) 5200
2 x 1500 12 6 A 1000 (3000 x 1600 x 2300) 5200
5000 6 6 A 1670 (3000 x 1600 x 2300) 6500
2 x 2500 12 6 A 1670 (3000 x 1600 x 2300) 6500
7500 6 6 A 1670 (4000 x 1600 x 2300) 6500
10000 6 6 W 2080 (8000 x 1600 x 2300) 9000

2 x 5000 12 6 W 2080 (8000 x 1600 x 2300) 9000

SOFT STARTER APPLICATION – Container solution

OUTPUT
PULSES COOLING IDC Approx. Dim. (L x W x H) Notes
POWER
(kW) Line Side Mot. Side A/W Amps mm

1500 6 6 A
1000
2 x 750 12 6 A (6055 x 2438 x 2900)
19 ft Container
5000 6 6 A
1670
2 x 2500 12 12 A
10000 6 6 W 25 ft Container
2080 (7620 x 2438 x 2900)
2 x 5000 12 6 W Redundant Pumps

Technical Features
Drive Silcovert S
Drive Type AC/AC converter
Power Rating 1 to 40 MW
Input Supply Voltage 3-phase 900V to 6000V ± 10% (higher voltages for special applications)
Input Frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 2%
Output Frequency 0 to 120 Hz
Configuration 6/12/24-pulse
Redundancy n+1 thyristor (optional)
Speed Control Closed loop (Encoder) or Sensorless Configuration
Typical service factor 1.0
Efficiency ≥98,5 % @rated power
Cooling Method Forced-air or de-ionized water
Converter Enclosure IP31 (higher protection degrees on request)
Noise Level <80 dB (A)
Reference Standard IEC, NEMA for overload
Protections Motor on incoming line over-current, differential-current, over-voltage
or unde-voltage (network side), over-voltage (motor side), ventilation fault,
reactance over-temperature, ground fault
Automation Connection Profibus™, Modbus™

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