INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
SX TRANSISTOR CONTROL
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SEPARATELY EXCITED (SX) TRANSISTORIZED TRACTION MOTOR CONTROL
AND SERIES PUMP MOTOR CONTROL
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
(IC3645SR4W746N5 and IC3645SP4U450N10)
Note: The information contained herein is intended to assist OEM's, Dealers and Users of electric vehicles
in the application, installation and service of GE solid-state controllers. This manual does not purport to
cover all variations in OEM vehicle types. Nor does it provide for every possible contingency to be met
involving vehicle installation, operation or maintenance. For additional information and/or problem
resolution, please refer the matter to the OEM vehicle manufacturer through his normal field service
channels. Do not contact GE directly for this assistance.
Table of Contents
General Electric Company October 2002
Section 1.0
INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................................................4
1.1
Motor
Characteristics...............................................................................................................4
1.2
Solid-State
Reversing................................................................................................................5
1.3
Flexible System Application .....................................................................................................5
1.4
More Features with Fewer Components.................................................................................5
Section 2.0
FEATURES OF SX FAMILY OF MOTOR CONTROLLERS.....................................................................................6
2.1
Performance ..............................................................................................................................6
2.1.1 Oscillator
Card
Features...................................................................................................6
2.1.1.a
Standard
Operation...................................................................................................6
2.1.1.b
Creep
Speed ...............................................................................................................6
2.1.1.c
Controlled Acceleration and 1A Time .....................................................................6
2.1.2 Current
Limit.......................................................................................................................6
2.1.3 Braking................................................................................................................................6
2.1.3.a
Plug
Braking...............................................................................................................6
2.1.3.b
Regenerative Braking to Zero Speed.......................................................................6
October 2002