Rugged Power Electronics Equipment for the Rail Industry

  • Bulk DC-DC Converters ~ 1200V, 1500A
  • Three Phase Inverters ~ 100kVA, 208Vac to 480Vac
  • Single Phase Inverters ~ 5kVA, 120Vac to 240Vac
  • Low Voltage Power Supplies and  Battery Chargers ~ 25kW, 24Vdc to 110Vdc

 

Key Features

  • Harsh environment design
    • Wide temperature ranges using forced or natural convection
    • High vibration and shock
    • High humidity
    • Rugged enclosures up to IP66 rated
    • Under-car, roof, or behind seat mounted
  • Immune to supply fluctuations and large supply transients
  • Fully EMC type tested
  • Lightweight
  • Low audible noise
  • Over-current, Under-voltage, Over-voltage and thermal protection
  • Full safety case supported
  • High reliability
  • No routine maintenance required
  • Modular design
  • Advanced micro-controller design
  • Diagnostic systems
    • PTE
    • Train Networks ~ CANBUS, MVB, Ethernet

 

Applications

  • APS supplied from third rail featuring
    • 3-phase inverter outputs
    • Single phase utility outputs
    • Low voltage power supplies and battery chargers
    • Bulk regulated DC-DC supplies
  • At seat single phase supplies from battery input
  • DC motor drive
  • Alternator supplied battery chargers and LVPS systems

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