Eurotherm® EPower™

Eurotherm® EPower™
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Eurotherm® EPower™

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Overview: The document outlines the technical specifications and guidelines for the EPower™ Advanced SCR Power Controller, a modular multi-channel unit for industrial use. It supports current ratings from 50 to 630 Amps for compact variants and 800 to 4000 Amps for HPower variants, with voltage ratings up to 690 volts.
Specifications: The controller supports up to four independent control loops with a single-driver module, offers various fieldbus protocol options, flexible I/O, and Predictive Load Management (PLM). It is compatible with Eurotherm iTools for configuration and programming.
Installation and Compliance: Designed for industrial environments (Environment A), it may require mitigation in domestic settings (Environment B). It complies with UKCA/EU RoHS directives and is mercury-free. Installation categories and rated voltages are specified for safety compliance.
Input/Output and Communication: Features configurable analog and digital I/Os, with options for additional modules. Supports protocols like CC-Link, DeviceNet, Modbus/TCP, EtherNet/IP, Modbus RTU, Profibus, and Profinet.
Power and Cooling: Power modules are available for different current and voltage ratings, with natural or fan cooling. Specifies power dissipation rates and cooling requirements, including fan supply voltage and power needs.
Safety and Protection: Includes high-speed fuses and RC circuits for protection. Requires branch-circuit protection to comply with NEC requirements. Outlines overload conditions, duty cycles, and short-circuit protection measures.
Additional Features: Details optional I/O modules, external current transformer specifications, and mains network measurement capabilities. Emphasizes accurate configuration and compatibility checks for optimal performance.
Environment Specifications: Operating temperature for 50A - 630A units ranges from 0°C to 40°C at 1000m and 0°C to 35°C at 2000m. Storage temperature is between -25°C and +70°C. Humidity should be 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing. Maximum altitude is 1000m at 40°C and 2000m at 35°C. Designed for non-explosive, non-corrosive, and non-conductive atmospheres. Protection ratings are IP10 with internal lug terminals and IP00 with power connection adapter.
HPower Units (800A - 4000A): Operating temperature for air-cooled units is 40°C at 1000m and up to 50°C at 2000m. Water-cooled units operate at 50°C. Storage conditions are the same as for lower amperage units. Humidity and altitude specifications are consistent with lower amperage units. Protection ratings are IP10 for control units and IP00 for thyristor stacks.
Physical and Fixing Details: Unit weights vary by phase and amperage, with detailed weights provided for each configuration. Recommended fixing bolt sizes and cable entry dimensions are specified. Includes detailed diagrams for unit dimensions and fixing details.
Derating Curves: Provided for different amperage units at 1000m and 2000m altitudes, indicating maximum current capacity relative to ambient temperature.
Product Certifications: Certified under China RoHS, EAC, UL/cUL, RCM, CE, and UKCA standards.
Product Specifications: Lists various power units and modules with different phase configurations and cooling methods. Units are categorized by amperage capacity and cooling type (air or water cooled).
Cooling Versions: Air Cooled Versions: Available for 800A, 1000A, 1300A, 1700A, and 2000A units. Water Cooled Versions: Available for 2000A, 3000A, and 4000A units.
Power Modules: Available for stack configurations with amperage capacities of 800A, 1000A, 1300A, 1700A, 2000A, 3000A, and 4000A. Note that the stack is not included with the power module.
Fan Supply: 115V AC for 800A and 1000A air cooled versions. 230V AC for 1300A air cooled version. No fan required for water cooled stacks.
Stack Current Ratings: Provides Eurotherm spare part references for stack current ratings across different phase configurations and cooling types.
Contact Information: Eurotherm Limited, Faraday Close, Worthing, West Sussex BN13 3PL, United Kingdom. Phone: +44 (0) 1903 268500. Website: www.eurotherm.com
Trademarks: Watlow, Eurotherm, and other related trademarks are the property of Watlow and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks are owned by their respective owners.
Document Information: © 2022 Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company, all rights reserved. Eurotherm Data Sheet HA033671 Issue 1.
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Eurotherm® EPower™-1

Product Data Sheet Characteristics EPower™ Controller Power Controller 1-2-3-4 phases Power Controller Document number: The EPower™ Advanced SCR Power Controller is a modular multi-channel SCR power controller unit. The EPower current ratings cover ranges from 50 Amps up to 630 Amps (compact variants) and from 800 Amps to 4000 Amps (MC EPower with HPower variants). The voltage rating can go up to a maximum of 690 volts depending on current variants. Its single-driver module can support up to four independent control loops. The driver module offers a wide choice of options boards with the support of 7 Fieldbus protocols over Ethernet and serial industrial communications, flexible I/O, and Predictive Load Management (PLM). Eurotherm iTools PC-based configuration software is used for commissioning and advanced programming, this is available free of charge from the Eurotherm website. Environmental sustainability (50A - 630A) UKCA/EU RoHS directive Mercury free RoHS exemption information China RoHS regulation Environmental disclosure Circularity profile UKCA/EU RoHS declaration Yes Yes China RoHS declaration Product environmental profile End of Life information Note: Refer to the EPower™ Controller product information page on the Eurotherm website for details (www.eurotherm.com). Installation categories (all range) Installation Rated impulse Maximum value of rated withstand voltage operational voltage to earth Driver module power supply & auxiliary Driver (all range) Driver module power supply & auxiliary (fan) Supply Rated control supply voltage (Us) Frequency range Power requirement 60W + power module fans (15W each for 400/500/630A power modules; 10W each for 160A/250A modules) EN60947-4-3:2014 This product has been designed for environment A (Industrial). Use of this product in environment B (domestic, commercial, and light industrial) may cause unwanted electromagnetic disturbances in which cases the user may be required to take adequate mitigation measures. The information provided in this documentation contains general descriptions and/or technical characteristics of the performance of the products contained herein. This documentation is not intended as a substitute for and is not to be used for determining suitability or reliability of these products for specific user applications. It is the duty of any such user or integrator to perform the appropriate and complete risk analysis, evaluation and testing of the products with respect to the relevant specific application or use thereof. Neither Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company nor any of its affiliates shall be responsible or liable for misuse of the information contained herein. Range name: Eurotherm Data Sheet

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Eurotherm® EPower™-2

Operator interface (all range) Display Four lines of up to 10 characters each. Display pages can be used to view process variable values and to view and edit the configuration of the unit. Editing of the configuration is better carried out using configuration software (iTools). In addition to the standard displays, up to four ‘custom’ pages can be defined which allow bargraph displays, text entry etc. Character format Seven high x five wide yellow-green LCD dot matrix array Push buttons Four push buttons provide page and item entry and scroll facilities Three indicators (PWR, LOC and ALM) are...

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Eurotherm® EPower™-3

Digital I/O (all range) Hardware response time Voltage inputs Active level (high) Closed contact (active) resistance Current source output Source current 9mA1% of nominal V. Unspecified for readings lower than 1%Vnom Thyristor RMS current (IRMS) ±0.5% of nominal IRMS for current readings > 3.3% of nominal IRMS. Unspecified for readings = 3.3% nominal IRMS (see note below) Load RMS voltage squared (Vsq) Thyristor RMS current squared (Isq) True load power (P) Frequency resolution Measurement resolution 11 bits of nominal value (noise free) Measurement drift with ambient temp Further parameters...

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Eurotherm® EPower™-4

Optional input/output modules (SK3, SK4, SK5) (all range) Up to three input/output modules can be fitted, each containing the inputs and outputs detailed below. Unless otherwise stated below, the specification for the optional I/O (including relays) is as given above for the standard I/O. Termination Removable 12-way (5.08mm pitch) connector per module One analog input and two digital inputs per module One analog output per module 1 set of common, normally open, and normally closed contacts per module 10V potentiometer supply o/p voltage Communications (all range) CC-Link protocol DeviceNet protocol...

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Eurotherm® EPower™-5

115 or 230V ac, as specified at time of order Utilization categories AC51: Non-inductive or slightly inductive loads, resistance furnaces AC56a: Switching of transformers Overload conditions Rated duty Uninterrupted duty / continuous operation Form designation Form 4 (semiconductor controller) Rated conditional short-circuit CE 92kA all modules except: 98kA for 500A modules; 105kA for 630A modules 690 Volts Maximum; coordination type 1 UL UL SCCR Rated: 100kA RMS symmetrical amperes, 600 Volts ac Maximum coordination type 1 EPower units do not incorporate branch-circuit protection. It is the...

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Eurotherm® EPower™-6

Environment 50A - 630A Temperature limits (Refer to de-rating curve for upper temperature) Altitude (maximum) -25°C to +70°C (-13°F to +158°F) 2000 metres at 35°C (95°F) (Refer to de-rating curve for upper temperature) Humidity limits Pollution degree 250 Amp unit 160 Amp unit 100 Amp unit Atmosphere Protection Non-explosive, non-corrosive and non-conductive Derating curve at 2000m altitude IP10 With internal lug terminals (see Line/Load termination details in the EPower User Guide, HA179769) IP00 with power connection adapter (see Power connection HA179769) UL Open type External wiring CE Must...

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Eurotherm® EPower™-7

Derating curve at 1000m altitude with fan supply at nominal voltage -15% Derating curve at 1000m altitude with fan supply at nominal voltage HPower 2000A HPower 1700A HPower 1300A HPower 1000A HPower 800A HPower 2000A HPower 1700A HPower 1300A HPower 1000A HPower 800A Derating curve at 2000m altitude with fan supply at nominal voltage -15% Derating curve at 2000m altitude with fan supply at nominal voltage HPower 2000A HPower 1700A HPower 1300A HPower 1000A HPower 800A HPower 2000A HPower 1700A HPower 1300A HPower 1000A HPower 800A Physical and fixing details (50A - 630A) Unit weights Current...

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