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.
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].
