Abstract:
A drive circuit for gating controllable rectifiers. Two channels are used, one for the transfer of the energy for the gate signal and its associated switching components, the other for the transfer of the timing sequence information to control the gate drive circuit. The energy channel uses current transformers operating back-to-back to transfer the energy to the gate drive circuit. The control channel employs a photosensitive diode which is irradiated by a light source to control the gate drive circuit.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to circuitry for generating an output pulse at a selected phase angle with respect to an alternating signal independent of the amplitude and frequency thereof. The circuit is ideally adapted for use in induction heating apparatus employing an inverter drive including controlled switching devices operative to supply an alternating signal to a tuned load including an induction heating coil. The circuit is operative to generate the output pulse by detecting, through peak detection for example, the substantial peak of the alternating signal and comparing, through an active device for example, a selected portion of the peak value with the instantaneous value of the alternating signal. An output pulse at the selected phase angle is provided when the compared signals bear a predetermined relationship with respect to each other.
Abstract:
Tap changing apparatus including a transformer having a tapped winding, solid state switching elements connected between the winding and a load, and a control circuit which provides the proper gate drive to the switching elements for changing taps. The control circuit senses the voltage and current characteristics of the system to determine at what instant it will gate the switching elements in making a tap change. A tripper circuit senses the system current and trips the control circuit so that a tap change cannot be made when the system current is too low to have its characteristics detected.
Abstract:
Tap changing arrangements comprising winding sections which are bridged by gate controlled switches which interconnect each winding section to aid, oppose or bypass other winding sections. The tap changing arrangements and switching sequences permit lower switch ratings without sacrificing performance.
Abstract:
Electrical control apparatus including a transformer having a winding connectable in a power circuit which includes a source of alternating potential and a load circuit. The transformer winding includes at least two tap connections which are selectively connected into the power circuit with solid-state switching devices. The solid-state switching devices are gated at a firing angle responsive to an error signal. Tap-to-tap short circuits are obviated, regardless of the type of connected load, by firing control which senses the direction of instantaneous power flow, and the direction of instantaneous current flow in the power circuit.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to circuitry for generating output pulses at a selected phase angle with respect to an alternating signal, such as a sinusoid, independent of the amplitude and frequency thereof and wherein the alternating signal may vary over a wide range of amplitudes and frequencies. The pulse-generating circuit is ideally adapted for use in induction heating apparatus of the type which employs an inverter drive including controlled switching devices for supplying an alternating signal to a tuned load including an induction heating coil. The circuit is operative to generate the output pulses by detecting, through peak detection for example, the substantial peak of the alternating signal and comparing a selected portion of the peak value with the instantaneous value of the alternating signal. The comparison is made in a comparison stage, including for example an active device such as a transistor or plurality of transistors, with operating power for the comparison stage being supplied from a separate power supply independent of the alternating signal. An output pulse at the selected phase angle is provided when the compared signals bear a predetermined relationship with respect to each other.