Equipment Overview
The Thyristor-Rectifier models GR-3811 and GR-3812 are designed for efficient power conversion. They feature a 6-pulse or 12-pulse thyristor rectifier, input contactor, automatic charging, and analogue control boards with microprocessor supervision. The GR-3811 includes a TFT-panel with touchscreen, while the GR-3812 is equipped with an LCD display. Both models incorporate power stacks with two-stage temperature supervision and an isolation transformer at the input. They support 8 remote signals and offer an RS232-interface with optional Profibus, Modbus, and SNMP.
Proven Technology
The rectifiers boast high Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 400,000 hours and user-friendly control functions. They feature temperature-regulated charging voltage and three automatic charging characteristics. The design is fanless, relying on natural air cooling by convection.
Technical Data
Rated voltages range from 24V to 372V, with a rated current up to 1500A. The rectifier design is galvanically isolated, with a 6-pulse configuration for currents up to 500A and a 12-pulse configuration for higher currents. Input voltage is 3/N/PE AC 400/230V with a tolerance of ±10%. The output voltage tolerance is ±1%, and the frequency is 50Hz ±5%. Charging characteristics follow IU acc. DIN 41772 with float, boost, and equalizing charge options. Ripple is less than 5% rms without a battery and less than 2% rms with an additional filter.
Safety, Environment, and Design
The equipment complies with safety standard EN 60950-1 and has an earth conductor current of less than 5% INom, typically 50mA. It has a protection type of IP 20 (floor IP00) according to EN 60529. Permissible environmental conditions include storage, transport, and operation as per EN 60721 standards, with temperature ranges from -25°C to +60°C and up to 85% relative humidity without condensation. The installation height is permissible up to 1000m above sea level, with a minimum air pressure of 870 hPa. Installation should be on a concrete or non-flammable surface with restricted access.
Instrumentation and Control
The GR-3811 features a colored TFT-panel with a touchscreen, while the GR-3812 has an LCD display. Remote signaling is available through terminal connections with two floating change-over contacts each. Contact ratings vary for AC and DC voltages.
High Voltage Test
Test voltages include 5.3 kVDC for primary/secondary, 2.3 kVDC for primary/body, and 2.8 kVDC for secondary/body.
Standards and Directives
The equipment adheres to the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EG and Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004/108/EG. It meets UPS general and safety requirements as per EN 62040-1 and EN 62477-1, EMI standards EN 62040-2, and performance and test requirements EN 62040-3. Charging equipment follows DIN 41772, and environmental conditions are classified under EN 60721.