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Thyro A Series Datasheet

Thyro A Series Datasheet
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Thyro A Series Datasheet

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Product Overview: The Thyro-A® is a digital SCR power controller designed for a variety of heating applications, balancing cost and performance effectively. It supports a wide range of operating voltages and current ranges, making it versatile for different industrial uses.
Key Features:
  • Flexible application design with low total harmonic distortion (THD) for better power utilization.
  • Full digital communication protocols and compact design for easy installation.
  • Precise power regulation with customizable faults, alarms, and status indicators.
  • Optimized load control with five control types and three operating modes.
  • Integrated voltage and current measurement to reduce costs.
Typical Applications: The Thyro-A is suitable for transformer loads, resistive loads, and heating elements in electric furnaces for glass, metals, and ceramics manufacturing. It is also used in heat tracing for chemical and oil processing, as well as in extruder and plastic press heating.
Specifications:
  • Phase Types: Available in 1, 2, and 3-phase configurations.
  • Accuracy: ±3% Voltage, ±1.5% Current.
  • AC Input Line Voltage: 230V to 500V with specific configuration ranges.
  • Control Modes: Includes Zero Cross Firing, Phase-Angle Firing, Quick TAKT Mode, and Combination TAKT/VAR Mode.
  • Communications: Supports Ethernet/IP®, Profibus®, Profinet®, and Modbus TCP/IP®.
Environmental and Mechanical Specifications:
  • Operating temperature up to 35°C with fan cooling, and up to 45°C with passive convection cooling.
  • Storage temperature ranges from -25 to +55°C.
  • Humidity tolerance from 5% to 95% relative humidity.
  • Dimensions and weight vary by model and current type, with specific measurements provided for each.
Regulatory Approvals: The Thyro-A is CE compliant, UL certified, and adheres to ISO 9001 quality standards.
Interface and Options: The controller features multiple status LEDs, a micro-USB connector for software connection, and various analog and digital interfaces. Optional modules for enhanced communication and load optimization are available.
Ordering Information: Detailed ordering codes are provided for different configurations, including phase type, voltage, current, and additional options like forced air cooling and load monitoring.
About Advanced Energy: Advanced Energy specializes in precision power conversion and control solutions for critical applications, supporting innovation in semiconductor and industrial processes globally.
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THYRO-A DIGITAL SCR POWER CONTROLLER 8 TO 1500 A Striking the perfect balance between price and performance, the Thyro-A® is an outstanding industry proven SCR power controller that is ideal for a wide range of general heating applications. ATAGLANCE Phase Type Accuracy ±3% Voltage ±1.5% Current AC Input Line Voltage Rating 230V to 500V [-57% to +10%] or 230V to 500V [-15% to +10%] depending on configuration Type Current Range 8 to 1500 A Control Modes Zero Cross Firing (TAKT) Phase-Angle Firing (VAR) Quick TAKT Mode (QTM) Combination TAKT/VAR Mode (VT) PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS ■ Flexible application design with wide range of operating voltages and current ranges ■ Low THD (total harmonic distortion) for improved power utilization ■ Full digital communication protocol suite ■ Compact footprint for space savings and simplified installation ■ Precise regulation of power, including load management for optimal control and energy consumption ■ Customizable faults, alarms, status, limits, set points for easy integration to existing control systems ■ Optimized load control with five control types and three operating modes for process efficiency ■ Integrated voltage and current measurement reduces costs and eliminates need for external components or monitoring hardware ■ Transformer loads, resistive loads and heating elements in electric _ furnaces used for glass, metals and ceramics manufacture Ethernet/IP®, Profibus®, Profinet® ■ Heat tracing for piping and process elements in chemical, petrochemical Modbus TCP/IP® and oil processing ■ Extruder and plastic press heating, IR drying and automotive applications ©2021 Advanced Energy Industries, I

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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Rated Voltages

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Design may change when using a fan and/or rated current > 350 A Type Current (A) Width Height Depth Weight

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MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)Thyro-A 2A H 3/H RL3/H RLP3 Design may change when using a fan and/or rated current > 350 A Type Current (A) Width Height Depth Weight

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MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)Thyro-A 3A H 3/H RL3/H RLP3 Height II U3 Width M^HiyroA IP Design may change when using a fan and/or rated current > 350 A Type Current (A) Width Height Depth Weight

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INTERFACE Status LEDs

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Model Description Thyro-A Modular digital SCR power controller with current range to 1500 Amps, ±3% Voltage or current accuracy

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ORDERING INFORMATION (CONTINUED) Code 1Not available with TC options < 230 A 2Choose as many as required. 3Note that AC Input Line Voltage range for 'H RL3' and 'H RLP3' types is -57% to +10% when an auxiliary 24 V Phase Type Required Fuse Type Current Voltage Thyro-A-3A-500-280-H-F-RLP Model Phase Type Required Fuse Type Current Voltage Thyro-A-3A-500-280-H-F-RLP3 Relay, Load Monitoring, Control Required Fan /rZ Advanced Energy advancedenergy.com 9

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ORDERING INFORMATION For ordering information, please contact your local Advanced Energy sales representative. ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY Advanced Energy (AE) has devoted more than three decades to perfecting power for its global customers. AE designs and manufactures highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex semiconductor and industrial thin film plasma manufacturing processes, demanding high and low voltage applications, and temperature-critical thermal...

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