A&D LD CS 21/February/2006

FAQ for 6RA70 DC MASTER and SIMOREG CM

Question:
How can I calculate the inductance and the required number of additional Alpha W pulses for
the operation of highly inductive loads on a SIMOREG converter?
Answer:
The application note "SIMOREG as a Field Supply" provides information about supplying
highly inductive loads such as the field circuits of DC and induction motors, and the
application of solenoids. Supplementary tips about operating the SIMOREG converter safely
are given below.
Inductance L [H]:
In order to determine the required number of additional Alpha W pulses and to dimension the
suppressor circuit needed at the DC end of a SIMOREG unit used to supply highly inductive
loads, it is necessary to know the load inductance. A method of calculating the load
inductance using the trace monitor is demonstrated below.
The initial linear section of the curve must be analyzed for this purpose.
Formal correlation:
The following differential equation applies: U i * R L * di / dt = 0
The following thus applies to the linear range of the current rise: (U i * R) * t / i = L
See practical example calculated with the trace:
U = P078.01 * 1.35 * K0292, with P078.01 = 280 V,
and Ua act = K0292 = 65.5% U = 280 * 1.35 * 0.655 = 248 V
i = r072.02 * K0114 with r072.02 = 105 A and Ia act = K0114 = 28.31%
i = 105 * 0.2831 = 29.7 A
As a result of the linear current rise from i = 0 up to i according to t, i for the i * R drop can
be assumed to be:
(i according to t) / 2.
R was determined to be 2.30 from the trace, i.e. at the moment of completion of the
magnetization process and at which the current had assumed a linear shape.
When K0292 = 37 % and K0114 = 57.9 %;
R = (280 * 1.35 * 0.37) / (105 * 0.579) = 2.30 . When t = 1 s
L = (248 - 29.7 / 2 * 2.30) * 1 / 29.7 = 7.20 H

Number of additional Alpha W pulses:

With high inductance loads, it takes a certain time for the current to decay completely to zero
despite a firing angle of Alpha W (full counter-e.m.f. for current reduction in the inductive
load). In 4-quadrant operation in particular, it is important that the current is reduced to zero
and that the active thyristor blocks reliably before the torque direction is reversed (firing of
inverse-parallel bridge for current reversal). If the inverse-parallel thyristor bridge is fired
before the previous bridge is reliably blocked, a circulating current will occur and cause fuse
failure.

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.

Recording of magnetization process using the trace monitor

for the purpose of calculating load inductance

Click to the select the curve which is to

determine the Y value
Y value on main line

Delta t: t main line minus t aux. line

K0292:Ua act. = 65,5%

Main line

K0114:Ia act. = 28.31 %

Delta t = 1 s

Delta t

100% Ua act. = P078.01 * 1.35

100% Ia act. = r072.02

Aux. line