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TM Drive®-DC FCR Product Guide

System Drive Modernization
 Drive Systems

TM Drive®-DC FCR Product Guide

System Drive Modernization
Upgrading Your DC
Electric Power Rectifiers Control
Increase your DC power rectifier system’s life, and The firing pulses are
obtain a higher performance, friendly diagnostic sent to the
tools and wide LAN communication options using Light-Electric
digital control at low cost. transmission board,
which allows the FCR
to control multiple
Digital Control bridge converters in 6
and 12 pulse
configuration using 1
The FCR (Firing Circuit Replacement) is a TMEIC GE
CPU and up to 24
microprocessor-based process controller with
pulse configuration
dedicated I/O system, designed to be the controller
using 2 CPU’s.
of medium to large complexity SCR (Thyristor)
bridges where the need for advanced control Each fiber optic firing board has its healthy signals
requirements, high speed response, expanded in benefit of maintenance and diagnose.
diagnostic capability and various interfaces are Fiber optic is also immune to electromagnetic
beyond the capability of conventional analog interference, a very important feature while working
control. in high current applications.

Diagnostic Tools
Firing Commands, Fast As Light
The GE Control System Toolbox is a
Windows®-based operator interface program used
The fiber optic technology is a great advantage of
to configure, tune, andmonitor FCRís. Its user-
the FCR, where the gating commands do not have
friendly interface by using diagrams to view signal
any lag on the sequence and response. Using
flow, sequencing, and regulator control in the
Electric-Light conversion technology with FOT (Fiber
FCR, which helps the operator in all levels of setup
Optic Transmission Board), the firings are sent to
and operation with password security levels for
a Light-Electric inversion board.
protecting the configuration.

Animated block diagrams, and organized menus.

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Regulation and sequencing is driven by a set of
parameters which can be edited/monitored using
any of three operator-selected methods:
• Functionally organized menus block diagrams
that detail the regulators and sequencing function.
• Wizards that guide the user through a complete
drive configuration and tune-ups.
• The drive control window which allows the user
to control the system from the toolbox, having the
look and feel of the drive diagnostic Interface.
Trend Recorder
The trend recorder monitors and graphs signal
values from toolbox and graphs data collection
analysis (.dca) files. Data can also be saved and
exported for other applications, such as
spreadsheets like Microsoft Excel.
This application is configured using drag-and-drop
to move a variable from the block diagram view
to the trend recorder window which has an intuitive
VCR-style interface for data record and playback.
Live data can be sampled and viewed as fast as
20 ms.
It uses three methods to collect data:
Real-Time
mode is for low-to-medium-data collection rates,
typically used for live monitoring.
Capture Buffer using the trace back data feature
which trends several preset variables at high speed,
during fault events and save them on non volatile
memory for its post-analysis.
Data Historian mode for historical data contained
*.Dca files. a given trend can display one or multiple
data historian files using an innovation series
controller, and a personal computer (pc). The
program runs in the background as a service on
the pc that is running the windows nt operating
system and records the values of any egd or srtp
signal on any ethernet connected to the pc on
which the program is running.
Trace Back Data
If you experience a fault on FCR equipment, Toolbox
allows you to view Fault History and Traceback
Data. This feature is capable to collect up to 8
events, and several selected variables at speeds
up to 244 us storing the event on non volatile
memory, remaining even while powering down
the equipment. It also eliminates the need of using
an oscilloscope during the failure solution, because
it is able to
display the
information of
these variables
in
recorder
window.
Fault History Report
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Remote Diagnostic Support LAN Interface Report

AMI GE offers the remote support option, where Wide open communication for interfacing with
the distance monitoring is possible using either an many PLC manufacturers through
internet connection, or telephone links to control
the installed equipments through the maintenance
pc and customers network. This feature reduces
the time of diagnose and usually the equipments
are put back in service faster.

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Instrumentation Interface I/O Interface

Digital Inputs • Opto-coupled 20 mA

• The digital display alternates between speed, • Quantity 6 configurable mapping
current, and fault code in the event of an error
Standard • RJ-45 ethernet port for local/remote toolbox • Opto-coupled 10 mA
Display connection • Quantity 1 configurable mapping
• Ready, run, and alarm/fault LED’s • Quantity 1 dedicated mapping
• Interlock button disables drive

Digital Outputs • Open collector 70 mA

• Quantity 6 user defined
• Four configurable variable bar graphs with
descriptive legends
Optional
• Status icons reflecting health of drive at a
Graphic
glance
Keypad • Dedicated drive control keys for manual
operation of the drive Analog Inputs +
• Quantity 2_10 V or 4-20mA
• Full access to all parameters and variables •Differential 8, inputs impedance
•12-bits resolution

• RJ-45 Ethernet interface

• 10 Mbps maximum External Analog Outputs +
• Quantity 3_10 V, 10mA max
• Drive navigator option of TOSLINE-S20 to • User defined
Configuration Ethernet connection using V-Series controller • 8-bits resolution
as gateway
• Toolbox option of ISBus to Ethernet using
Innovation Series ® Controller as gateway

Environmental
• Armature and field current, +_ 10V
Meter Outputs D/A +- 10V • Quantity 5 configurable,+_ 10 V
Operating 0 to 40° C (32 to 104°F) at rated load at converter
• 8-bits resolution Temperature inlet.
-20 to 50°C (-4 to 122°F) with derating

Storage Temp. -25 to 55°C (-13 To 131°F)

Humidity 5 to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing

Altitude 0 to 3500m (1148ft.) above sea level

Derate 2% per 200m above 1000m altitude

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Multibridge Applications

ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE

ROLLING MILLS

FCR

BREAK DOWN MILLS MAIN & TURN

SHIP PROPULSION

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Adaptability

FCR is 100% compatible with the Canadian General Control/fiber optic

Electric Indoor DC rectifier, and matches with several transmission/fiber
DC power bridges where AMI GE offers different optic reception/
options of replacement depending on the gating
application and customer needs. commands
The FCR is provided with fast connectors (same as conditioning
existing) to reduce transition time between existing (partial or
and new system. complete
replacement of
gate drive
panel).

Control/fiber optic transmission/fiber optic reception (using FCRR or replacing FOI)

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Installation Support

AMI GE used to provide all the necessary
information to properly install the supplied
equipment. This information includes, single-line
diagrams, hardware prints, installation manuals,
installation best practices and necessary
environmental conditions to ensure trouble free
operation for many years to come.
power rectifiers and devices in good conditions
which most of the time, represents the biggest part
of the investment cost.
Motors generally can also be reused, unless the
new control scheme requires higher torque or
speed.

Besides, AMI GE offers different options of projects,
including:
• Power bridge audits. As an option, the cells
verification is recommended to ensure the reliability
and good conditions of the rectifier.
• Snubbers and fuses status verification. The
protection devices revision is an additional
service to help preventing from future
malfunctioning on the cells.
The FCR is an AMI GE product, offered to solve the
needs of upgrade, which otherwise, would represent
a huge and sometimes, not really needed big
investment. The FCR is designed to substitute analog
gating control of SCR is with new digital circuitry,
obtaining with it, ultimate generation diagnostic
tools.

• Complete start up and commissioning service

with "turnkey" option*

*Terms and Conditions should be discussed in

agreement.

FCR Upgrade For Electric Power Circuit Multi rectifiers COI Windows

The rectifiers supplied before the 80’s use old-
fashion analog technology, which used to be
reliable, but nowadays productivity and quality
requirements on manufacturing processes require
an urgent upgrade, to keep being competitive on
the market
Depending on the system, the FCR can be
complemented with a master control for processes,
Interlocks and additional I/O either with a PLC or
ISC (Innovation Series Controller) and user friendly
HMI or COI (Control Operator Interface) screens.

Upgrade could become expensive regarding

equipment, and installation requirements, but the
replacement can be selective, reusing the existing

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Electric Arc Furnace
These converters are used to control up to several
An Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) is a furnace that heats megawatts DC motors, giving the main propulsion
charged material by means of an electric arc. (port or starboard) or the turn side propulsion.
EAF range in size from small units of approximately
one ton capacity up to about 400 ton units.
Electric arc furnace differs from induction furnaces
in that the charge material is directly exposed to
the electric arc, and the current in the furnace
terminals passes through the charged material.
For steelmaking, direct current (DC) arc furnaces
are used, with a single electrode in the roof and
the current return through a conductive bottom
lining or conductive pins in the base. The advantage
of DC is lower electrode consumption per ton of
steel produced, since only one electrode is used,
as well as less electrical harmonics and other similar
problems.
Rolling Or Break Down Mill

A Rolling Mill is a machine or factory for shaping

metal by passing it between a pair of work rolls.
rolling mills are often incorporated into integrated
steelworks, but also exist as separate plants and
can be used for other metals, and other materials.
depending on the temperature of the metal being
rolled, rolling mills are typically hot or cold rolling
mills.

Ship Propulsion

DC Machines are still used nowadays on ship

propulsion, where usually 3 or more diesel
generators, are used to supply medium voltage
power to Isolation transformers, which feed 12
pulses non-regenerative SCR power bridges.

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AMI GE, leading the expertise on power bridges
such as indoor rectifiers, distinguishes itself for
providing high-quality automation solutions using
the latest technology. We thoroughly analyze our
customers needs to understand them clearly and
propose the best solution.

The custom made design, using the most-fitting

transducers according to the application needs,
besides the 24/7 remote/site support, are the
AMI GE best qualities.

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Fax: (52) 81 10 01 40 51
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