Rectifier Checking Procedure (2420 and 2490)

The rectifier bridge diodes or SCRs can be checked using a multimeter set on
diode range by following the procedure outlined below.

[1] Remove power

Lock off the incoming power at the main machine disconnect switch. Use
an appropriate meter to verify that all DC bus capacitor banks have been
discharged to zero volts before proceeding. Set the meter to DC voltage
and read across terminals B+ and B. The reading should be 0 V before
any attempt is made to work on the unit.

[2] Disconnect power board

Disconnect all wires from terminals R, S, and T. If the converter is diode-
based (2420 and Form 2 2490 units), disconnect bridge rectifier leads B+
and B from the diodes.

[3] Take readings

Using a digital ohmmeter set on diode range, take each of the readings
indicated in either Table 1 (for diode-based converters) or Table 2 (for
SCR-based converters). Compare the readings with the proper values
indicated in the table.

[4] Replacement

Any meter reading other than that specified indicates a defective diode or
SCR. Replace the defective component or the entire unit.

[5] Reconnect

When the test is complete, replace all wires to terminals R, S, and T. For
diode-based units, replace the B+ and B bridge rectifier leads as well.

Table 1Rectifier Diode Checking Readings

Ohmmeter Ohmmeter Proper Meter Diode
(+) Lead () Lead Reading Checked

B+ R Open DR+
B+ S Open DS+
B+ T Open DT+

R B Open DR
S B Open DS
T B Open DT

R B+ 0.25 V to 0.40 V DR+
S B+ 0.25 V to 0.40 V DS+
T B+ 0.25 V to 0.40 V DT+

B R 0.25 V to 0.40 V DR
B S 0.25 V to 0.40 V DS
B T 0.25 V to 0.40 V DT


Table 2Rectifier SCR Checking Readings

Ohmmeter Ohmmeter Proper Meter Diode
(+) Lead () Lead Reading Checked

B+ R or R1, R2 0.30 V SCR R1+, R2+
B+ S or S1, S2 0.30 V SCR S1+, S2+
B+ T or T1, T2 0.30 V SCR T1+, T2+

R or R1, R2 B 0.30 V DR1, DR2
S or S1, S2 B 0.30 V DS1, DS2
T or T1, T2 B 0.30 V DT1, DT2

R or R1, R2 B+ 0.20 V to 0.40 V SCR R1+, R2+
S or S1, S2 B+ 0.20 V to 0.40 V SCR S1+, S2+
T or T1, T2 B+ 0.20 V to 0.40 V SCR T1+, T2+

B R or R1, R2 0.20 V to 0.40 V DR1, DR2
B S or S1, S2 0.20 V to 0.40 V DS1, DS2
B T or T1, T2 0.20 V to 0.40 V DT1, DT2

Transistor Checking Procedure (2400 and 2420)

The inverter IGBTs can be checked using a multimeter set on diode range by
following the procedure outlined below.
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[1] Remove power

Lock off the incoming power at the main machine disconnect switch. Use
an appropriate meter to verify that all DC bus capacitor banks have been
discharged to zero volts before proceeding. Set the meter to DC voltage
and read across terminals B+ and B. The reading should be 0 V before
any attempt is made to work on the inverter.

[2] Disconnect wires

Disconnect all wires from terminals D+ (on 2420 units), U, V, and W and
remove the inverter bridge B+ and B leads from the transistors. Do not
remove the bus links that go between the converter and the inverter.

[3] Take readings

Using a digital ohmmeter on diode range, take each of the readings
indicated in Table 3. Compare the readings with the proper values
indicated in the table.

[4] Replacement

Any meter reading other than that specified indicates a defective transistor
or diode. Replace the defective transistor or diode package or the entire
unit.

[5] Reconnect

When the test is complete, replace all wires to terminals D+, U, V, and W
as well as to the inverter bridge B+ and B leads.


Table 3Transistor Checking Readings

Ohmmeter Ohmmeter Proper Meter Transistor
(+) Lead () Lead Reading Checked

B+ D+ (2420 only) Open QSR+
B+ U Open QU+
B+ V Open QV+
B+ W Open QW+

U B Open QU
V B Open QV
W B Open QW

D+ (2420 only) B+ 0.25 V to 0.40 V QSR+
U B+ 0.25 V to 0.40 V QU+
V B+ 0.25 V to 0.40 V QV+
W B+ 0.25 V to 0.40 V QW+

B U 0.25 V to 0.40 V QU
B V 0.25 V to 0.40 V QV
B W 0.25 V to 0.40 V QW