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Electric Power / Controls

2 kW POWER ELECTRONICS DEVICES,
MODELS 8323-1, 8857-1 AND 8861

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Lab-Volt Power Electronics Devices can be added
to the 2 kW Electromechanical Training System (Model
8013) to allow training in power electronics. The Power
Electronics Devices are used to filter and convert
electrical power flowing in electric circuits.They come as
half-size EMS modules equipped with a steel front panel.
Internal electrical components are identified on the
module front panel by silkscreened symbols and termi-
nated by 4 mm safety banana jacks.

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POWER ELECTRONICS DEVICES
MODELS 8323-1, 8857-1 AND 8861

Model 8323-1 – Smoothing Inductor
These jacks can also be used to inject 0/5 V pulse
signals from an alternate control unit, as well as to inhibit
each gating circuit. The IGBT Chopper/Inverter module
also includes a synchronization output to trigger an
oscilloscope when observing the switching control
signals as well as a switching control disable input that
allows all six IGBTs in the chopper/inverter section to be
switched off.

Model 8861 – Power Thyristors

The Smoothing Inductor module, Model 8323-1, consists

of one choke especially designed to “smooth” current
variations occurring in thyristor (silicon-controlled rectifier
or SCR) circuits. The choke or inductor has two separate
identical windings, terminated on the front panel by
4 mm safety banana jacks. The inductor can be con-
nected in series or parallel to show the effect of varying
the inductance value on filtering. They can also be used
as an inductive load in AC and DC circuits.
The Power Thyristors module, Model 8841, consists of
Model 8857-1 – IGBT Chopper/Inverter six power thyristors (SCRs) mounted in a half-size EMS
enclosure. All the anodes and cathodes of the thyristors
are terminated on the front panel by color-coded, 4 mm
safety banana jacks. A firing control section allows
six 0-5 V pulse signals from either the Data Acquisition
and Control Interface, Model 9063, the Thyristor Firing
Unit, Model 9030, or any compatible 0-5 V control unit,
to be applied to the gating circuits of the thyristors. The
signals are input in the Power Thyristors module through
a 9 pin connector. Six miniature banana jacks in this
section are used as test points to monitor the firing
control signals using an oscilloscope. They can also be
used to inject 0-5 V pulse signals from an alternate firing
unit, as well as to inhibit each gating circuit. The Power
Thyristors module also includes a synchronization output
The IGBT Chopper/Inverter, Model 8857-1, consists to trigger an oscilloscope when observing the firing
of 7 insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBT) mounted in control signals as well as a firing control disable input
a half-size EMS module. Six IGBTs are used to imple- that prevents all six power thyristors from being fired.
ment choppers and inverters. These IGBTs are pro-
tected against a variety of severe operating conditions,
such as short-circuits, overvoltage, overcurrent, and
overheat. The seventh IGBT and an external dumping
resistor allow smooth dissipation of excess energy at the
DC bus. The dumping circuit can be activated through
the use of a toggle switch on the front panel. The module
switching control section allows 0/5 V pulse signals from
either the Data Acquisition and Control Interface, Model
9063, the Chopper/Inverter Control Unit, Model 9029, or
any compatible 0/5 V control unit, to be applied to the
gating circuits of the IGBTs. The signals are input in the
IGBT Chopper/Inverter module through a 9 pin connec-
tor. Six miniature banana jacks are used as test points
to monitor the pulse signals using an oscilloscope.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model 8323-1 – Smoothing Inductor 120/208 V – 60 Hz 220/380 V – 50 Hz 240/415 V – 50 Hz
Rating Inductance (1-2) 0.05 H TBE
Inductance (3-4) 0.05 H TBE
Maximum Current 12.5 A TBE
Coil Resistance @ 25°C (1-2) 0.2 S TBE
Coil Resistance @ 25°C (3-4) 0.2 S TBE
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 154 x 287 x 440 mm (6.1 x 11.3 x 17.3 in)
Net Weight TBE
Model 8857-1 – IGBT Chopper/Inverter 120/208 V – 60 Hz 220/380 V – 50 Hz 240/415 V – 50 Hz
DC Bus Maximum Voltage 420 V TBE
Maximum Current 10 A TBE
Filtering Capacitor 1320 :F TBE
Protections DC Bus Overvoltage 440 V TBE
DC Bus Circuit Breaker 10 A TBE
IGBT Electronic Overcurrent 50 A TBE
IGBT Overheat 70 °C approximately
Dumping Circuit Voltage Threshold 330 V TBE
External Resistor Minimum Requirement 50 S, 500 W TBE
Switching Control Signals Level 0/5 V
Frequency Range 0-20 kHz
Power Requirements 24 V, 0.16 A, 50/60 Hz
Accessories 24 V power cable (1)
2 mm banana plug test leads (2)
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 154 x 287 x 410 mm (6.1 x 11.3 x 16.1)
Net Weight 5.1 kg (11.2 lb)
Model 8861 – Power Thyristors 120/240 V – 60 Hz 220/380 V – 50 Hz 240/415 V – 50 Hz
Rating Peak Inverse Voltage 1200 V TBE
Maximum Current 12 A TBE
Gate Control Signals 0-5 V Pulses (TTL compatible)
Power Requirements 24 V, 0.3 A, 50/60 Hz
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 154 x 287 x 440 mm (6.1 x 11.3 x 17.3 in)
Net Weight 5.6 kg (12.35 lb)

ORDERING NUMBERS
120 V – 60 Hz 220 V – 50 Hz 240 V – 50 Hz
ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH ENGLISH
8323-10 8323-11 8323-12 TBE TBE TBE TBE
8857-10 8857-11 8857-12 TBE TBE TBE TBE
8861-00 8861-01 8861-02 TBE TBE TBE TBE

Table 1. Equipment Ordering Numbers

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