摘要:
A protection circuit for preventing an over-current condition if the semiconductor power controller in an electric train power control circuit is defective. The power controller is connected in series through first and second switches to a D.C. power source. A capacitor is also connected to the power source through the two switches and through a charging resistor connected in parallel with the second switch. When the first switch is closed, the capacitor is charged through the first switch and the resistor. After the capacitor voltage reaches a set reference voltage during a predetermined time interval, the second switch is closed to permit the power control equipment subsequently to apply power to the driving motor of the train. If the capacitor voltage does not reach the reference voltage during the predetermined time interval, then the second switch remains open and the first switch is re-opened to completely disconnect the power control equipment from the D.C. power source.
摘要:
A braking system for an electric railcar having an a.c. motor with a variable voltage variable frequency inverter. The inverter controls the voltage and frequency supplied to the a.c. motor in response to the railcar speed, commands from the cab, load conditions, etc. The braking system also includes a pneumatic brake which operates at low speeds. A control circuit operates the inverter to supply electric braking down to a slow speed and then simultaneously applies electric braking and pneumatic braking, smoothly increasing the pneumatic braking force until the railcar stops. During the transistion from electric braking to pneumatic braking the control circuit maintains an output frequency from the inverter to the a.c. motor in the vicinity of 0 Hz, keeping the voltages in the positive phase range.