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Power Controllers
G3PX
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Replacement Parts
G32X-A Power Device Cartridge
The temperature indicator will be lit in red if the power element is damaged. If the power element is damaged due to overcurrent or other reasons,
the power element and its peripheral parts can be replaced.
The power element and its peripheral parts can be replaced without disconnecting the wires of the G3PX.
Improve the heat radiation of the G3PX before replacing the Cartridge.
The temperature indicator will not be lit in red if the G3PX has overcurrent due to load short-circuiting or other reasons over a short time.
Appearance
Replacement of G32X-A20 Power
Device Cartridge
Use the special tool (provided) to extract the Cartridge for
replacement with a new one.
Extraction
Follow the procedures below to dismount the Power Device
Cartridge from the G3PX.
1. Switch off the power.
2. Remove the terminal cover.
3. Hook the tool on the indented portions of the Power Device
Cartridge as shown in the illustration below and pull up the Power
Device Cartridge vertically.
Mounting
The procedures for mounting the Power Device Cartridge are as
follows:
1. Apply silicone grease (provided with the G32X-A) to the entire
surface of the heat sink.
2. Make sure there is no dust or pieces of wire on the heat sinks of
the G32X-A or the G3PX.
3. Insert the Cartridge into the opening of the G3PX so that the
letters on the Cartridge and those on the G3PX are in the same
direction and sides A and B are even.
4. Attach the terminal cover.
5. Switch on the power and check the G3PX to be sure it works
properly.
G32X-A40/60
The G32X-A40 and G32X-A60 are secured with screws.
Extraction
The procedures for dismounting the Power Device Cartridge are as
follows:
1. Switch off the G3PX.
2. Remove the terminal cover.
3. Be sure to turn off the G3PX and loosen the screws located in the
upper center and lower center. These screws are connected to
terminals 1 and 2.
G32X-A20
G32X-A40
G32X-A60
Special tool
Terminal cover
Indented
portions
A
B
Loosen
Loosen