Converters for Locomotives

KONČAR’s converters are used for supplying the main and auxiliary drives of locomotives. The traction converters for locomotives provide high-quality, reliability and easy maintenance.

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Converters for Locomotives

High-quality, functionality and reliability combined with easy maintenance

KONČAR manufacture a range of electronic equipment for electric locomotives, the converters are used for supplying the main and auxiliary drives of locomotives. KONČAR’s converters feature high quality, functionality and reliability combined with easy maintenance.

KONČAR’s two converters for locomotives are: KONTRAC GP1000AC and KONTRAC PN170AC.

 

Propulsion Converter for Locomotives – KONTRAC GP1000AC

Thyristor propulsion converters convert AC network electric power fed from a transformer output into propulsion power for DC traction motors. The converter is used in the process of modernisation of old diode locomotives into thyristorised locomotives as well as for building new locomotives.

Replacement of diode converters with the thyristor converters and implementation of vehicle control unit for traction application (VCU) ensures conversion of old diode locomotives to modern thyristor locomotives with superior traction and exploitation characteristics.

Download KONTRAC GP1000AC Datasheet

 

Features

  • Easy maintenance
  • Machine room mounting
  • Robust and powerful semiconductors
  • Air cooled cooling system
  • Electrically and mechanically compatible with the existing diode locomotive power supply equipment

 

Technical Data

Input voltage  1144V, 50Hz
Propulsion output 1000kW
Cooling Forced air-cooling
Size 770 x 57 x 840mm
Weight 150kg
Mounting position Machine room

 

Auxiliary Converter for Electric Locomotives – KONTRAC PN170AC

This converter is fed from a dedicated winding of the main transformer, converts single-phase voltage into three-phase stabilised voltage and supplies electrical loads such as traction motor blowers, brake resistor blowers, transformer oil cooler blowers, pump, compressors and HVAC. The battery charger is an integral part of the converter, is used for charging locomotive batteries and supplying of all DC consumers on board the vehicle.

Download KONTRAC PN170AC Datasheet

 

Features

  • Modular design of power units
  • High energy efficiency
  • Machine room mounting
  • Easy maintenance
  • Latest IGBT technology

 

Technical Data

Input voltage  900V, 50Hz
AC outputs 3 x 400V, 50Hz, 4 (5) x 52kVA
DC output 72 / 135 VDC 6kW
Cooling Forced air-cooling
Size 900 x 1360 x 1675mm
Weight 1450kg
Mounting position Machine room
Connecting interface CAN / MVB / Ethernet

 

For further information on KONČAR’s traction converters for locomotives please call us on 01444 243 452 or email: [email protected].