Converters for Trains

Various versions of converters for trains are available, either for roof mounting or for mounting in the engine room which can be air or liquid cooled. The modular design enables easy and low-cost maintenance. These solutions also enable compact and light-weighted vehicle designs.

Traction converters for trains

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Converters for Trains

Enabling compact and light-weighted vehicle designs

KONČAR has extensive experience in the development of equipment for locomotives, passenger coaches and tram cars, as well as the application of modern solutions and technologies were the best basis for developing this generation of converters.

Different versions of converters are possible, either for roofing mounting or mounting in the engine room which could be air or liquid cooled. The modular design enables easy and low-cost maintenance, their solutions also enable compact and light-weighted vehicle designs.

KONČAR provide equipment for electric multiple units as well as diesel electric multiple units, the range features: KONTRAC GP550DEKONTRAC GP550AC and KONTRAC PN110AC.

 

Propulsion and Auxiliary Converter for Diesel-electric Rail Vehicles – KONTRAC GP550DE

The KONTRAC GP550DE converts the variable voltage from diesel generator into drive power for the traction motors, three-phase auxiliary power supply for the train onboard consumers and into DC auxiliary power supply for charging train batteries. This converter is a robust and solid unit incorporating modern IGBT technology.

Download KONTRAC GP550DE Datasheet

 

Features

  • Modular design of power units
  • High energy efficiency
  • Roof mounting
  • Easy maintenance
  • Motor friendly
  • Integrated auxiliary converter
  • Integrated battery charger
  • Latest IGBT technology
  • Liquid cooling system
  • Galvanic isolated output

 

Technical Data

Input voltage 1000VDC – 2000VDC
Propulsion output 475kW
AC outputs 3 x 400V, 50Hz, 55kVA230V, 50Hz, 2,3kVA
DC output 24VDC 10kW
Cooling Liquid cooled
Size 3195 x 1820 x 715mm
Weight 1485kg
Connecting interface CAN / MVB / Ethernet

 

 

Propulsion Converter for Electric Multiple Unit – KONTRAC GP550AC      

 

The KONTRAC GP550AC converts the power from the transformer outputs of AC network in to propulsion power for the traction motors. It has sinusoidal input current in phase with voltage and with low harmonic content. During breaking, the converter feeds back energy to the network. All control, protective, communication and monitoring functions are implemented in one control electronics inside the converter.

 Download KONTRAC GP550AC Datasheet

 

Features

  • Regenerative braking capability
  • Modular design of power units
  • High energy efficiency
  • Machine room mounting
  • Easy maintenance
  • Line friendly
  • Motor friendly
  • Latest IGBT technology
  • Liquid cooling systems 

 

Technical Data

Input voltage 2 x 800V, 50Hz
Propulsion output 550kW
Cooling Liquid cooled
Size 1350 x 840 x 1900mm
Weight 849kg
Mounting position Machine room
Connecting interface CAN / MVB / Ethernet

 

Auxiliary Converter for Electric Multiple Unit – KONTRAC PN 110 AC  

The KONTRAC PN110AC is fed from a dedicated winding of the main transformer, it supplies stabilised voltages to electrical loads. This converter has two three-phase outputs and one DC output. Its input current is nearly sinusoidal and its fundamental harmonic is in phase with the input voltage.

 Download KONTRAC PN110AC Datasheet

 

Features  

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

 

Technical Data

Input voltage  340V, 50Hz
AC outputs 3 x 400V, 50 Hz, 2 x 60kVA
DC output 24VDC, 12kW
Cooling Forced air-cooling
Size 1250 x 820 x 2085mm
Weight 990kg
Mounting position Machine room
Connecting interface CAN / MVB / Ethernet

 

For further information on KONČAR’s traction converters for trains please call us on 01444 243 452 or email: enquiries@gdrectifiers.co.uk.