In motor operation, the low inductance means that it is sufficient to disable the pulses and
enable the counter-torque direction after a short delay when the current zero message is
active (current zero in this case corresponds to 1% of the actual rated unit current: parameter
r072.02). Motor/generator fields or solenoids often have inductance values of 10 H or higher.
As a result, a certain number of additional Alpha W pulses (number can be set in parameter
P179) must be output after activation of the current zero message so as to reduce the
current to zero.
It is essential to perform an arithmetic check on the result of the trace used to determine the
number of pulses. This is especially important so as to make allowance for line
undervoltages in operation and, in the case of rated unit currents of > 60 A, for the resolution
of actual-current sensing referred to the thyristor holding current (approx. 100 mA).
Calculation example:
U = L * i / t; t = L * i / U
U = output DC voltage SIMOREG with line undervoltage threshold and Alpha W: U = P78.01
* (1+ P351 / 100) * 1.35 * cos(Alpha W)
i = 1% of actual rated unit current r072.02
The additional Alpha W pulses are output when the current zero message (1% of r072.02) is
activated.
t = minimum period for Alpha W pulses,
1 pulse = 3.33 ms at 50 Hz, or 2.78 ms at 60 Hz
Example:
L = 1 H, P78.01 = 400 V (rated line voltage);
U = P078.01 * (1+ P351/100) * 1.35 * cos (Alpha W)
P351 = -30% (line undervoltage threshold), i = r072.02 * 0.01
r072.02 = 1200 A (actual rated unit current), Alpha W = 150 degrees (P151)
t = 1 * 12 / [400 * (1 + (-30) / 100) * 1.35 * 0.866] = 0.037 s
Minimum number of additional Alpha W pulses at 50 Hz = 37 ms / 3.33 ms = 12
Additional 20 % = 12 * 1.2 = 14.4 set P179 = 14, P161 = 2 recommended
Tip 1:
The automatic restart function must be deactivated with P86 = 0 for 4-quadrant operation.
Alternative settings on request.
Tip 2:
The factory default setting for the Alpha G limit on 4-quadrant units is 30 degrees. This can
be increased to 5 degrees (P150) for this application. Necessitates higher voltage reserve for
faster magnetization.
Any F043 message can be suppressed via P820 without negative effects.
Tip 3:
The firing angle Alpha W must not be shifted to 165 degrees when the current zero message
is activated:
Set P192 = 1.
Main line
Delta t
Aux. line