EXCITATION SYSTEM UNITROL5000 UNITROL

Gate Driver Interface GDI

UNS 0881a-P, V1/V2
Data sheet

FEATURES
• Final pulse stage for a DB6 or B2-thyristor bridge.
• Suitable for disc-type thyristor up to 4".
• internal (V1) or external (V2) pulse transformer

SHORT DESCRIPTION
The gate driver interface GDI is used for remote operation of a single- or three-phase converter
bridge. All converter control functions have to be included in a previous device (normally in
Converter Interface UNS 0880). The gate driver interface GDI is to be connected to the converter
interface CIN by flat cable.

The typical application of this device is in excitation installations with the following functions in
particular:
• Final pulse stage for a DB6- or B2-thyristor bridge with one thyristor per thyristor bridge
branch.
• The applicable range is 1.5" up to 4" thyristors.

Device Context of var.1:

CIN GDI

Device Context of var.2:

TRIAX-Cable, lenght max. 30m

GDI

CIN

external Pulstransformer

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURES .....................................................................................................................................1
SHORT DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................1

1 DEVICE BLOCK DIAGRAM............................................................................................3

2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................3
2.1 Schematic Diagram of var.1 ............................................................................................3
2.2 Schematic Diagram of var.2 ............................................................................................4
2.3 Final Pulse Stage ............................................................................................................5
2.4 Power Supply ..................................................................................................................6
3 CONFIGURATION ..........................................................................................................6
3.1 Pulse inputs and Power supply........................................................................................6
3.2 Pulse outputs ..................................................................................................................6
3.3 Grounding .......................................................................................................................6
3.4 TRIAX-cable for var. 2.....................................................................................................6
4 COMMISSIONING AND FUNCTION CONTROL ............................................................6
4.1 Connections ....................................................................................................................6
4.2 Function Check ...............................................................................................................6
5 TECHNICAL DATA .........................................................................................................7
5.1 Input Characteristics........................................................................................................7
5.1.1 Power Supply ..................................................................................................................7
5.1.2 Firing Pulse Inputs ..........................................................................................................7
5.2 Output Characteristics.....................................................................................................7
5.2.1 Firing Pulse Outputs........................................................................................................7
5.2.2 External Pulse Transformer.............................................................................................7
5.3 Settings ...........................................................................................................................7
5.4 Environmental Characteristics .........................................................................................8
5.4.1 Environmental Values .....................................................................................................8
5.4.2 Permissible Ambient Temperature ..................................................................................8
5.4.3 Climatic Stability ..............................................................................................................8
5.4.4 Mechanical Stability.........................................................................................................8
5.4.5 EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Immunity Tests .....................................................8
5.4.6 Altitude of Installation ......................................................................................................8
5.4.7 Protection Means ............................................................................................................8
5.4.8 Test Voltages ..................................................................................................................9
5.5 Reliability.........................................................................................................................9
6 CONSTRUCTION DATA .................................................................................................9
6.1 Dimensions .....................................................................................................................9
6.2 Weight.............................................................................................................................9
6.3 Operating, Indicator and Control Elements......................................................................9
6.4 Connectors......................................................................................................................9
6.5 Connection Assignments, Signal Designation ...............................................................10
6.5.1 Variant 1........................................................................................................................10
6.5.2 Variant 2........................................................................................................................11
6.6 Mechanical Drawing of var.1 .........................................................................................12
6.7 Mechanical Drawing of var.2 .........................................................................................13
7 ORDER INFORMATION ...............................................................................................13
8 REVISION HISTORY ....................................................................................................14

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1 DEVICE BLOCK DIAGRAM

See schematic diagram.

2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
2.1 Schematic Diagram of var.1

GDI
r- G_R-
X113/7 X11
X113/8 A
C_R-
X12

r+ G_R+
X113/1 X21
X113/2 B
C_R+
X22

s- G_S-
X113/9 X31
X113/10 C
C_S-
X32

s+ G_S+
X113/3 X41
X113/4 D
C_S+
X42

t- G_T-
X113/11 X51
X113/12 E
C_T_
X52

t+ G_T+
X113/5 X61
X113/6 F
C_T+
X62
X113/19
24V
X113/20
X113/13
X113/14 GND

X1 X2

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2.2 Schematic Diagram of var.2

GDI
r- R-
X113/7 X13
X113/8 A
X14

X15

r+ R+
X113/1 X23
X113/2 B
X24

X25

s- S-
X113/9 X33
X113/10 C
X34

X35

s+ S+
X113/3 X43
X113/4 D
X44

X45

t- T-
X113/11 X53
X113/12 E
X54

X55

t+ T+
X113/5 X63
X113/6 F
X64
X113/17
X113/18 X65
X113/19 24V
X113/20

X113/13
X113/14 GND
X113/15
X113/16
X1 X2

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2.3 Final Pulse Stage

The module contains six identical 24 Volt final stages for controlling the corresponding disc-type
thyristors (1.5" up to 4" disc diameter). The pulse inputs are intended to be used with the control
unit CIN (UNS 0880) but can be connected to any other pulse source which provides similar pulse
chains. The amplified pulses are passed to a circuit to increase their steepness. The circuit
comprises RC elements. The module transfers the output pulses to the Faston 6.3 mm terminals.

The device is available in two versions.

• Schematic Diagram of one channel var.1

+ 24 V + 24 V
G_R+

+
C_R+

R+

Pulse PE

GND

The var. 1 includes the pulse transformers which have a maximum of 5kV isolation voltage.
The module is equipped with demagnetizing circuits adapted to the pulse transformers

• detailed Schematic Diagram of one channel var.2

+ 24 V

Pulse

PE
R+

GND

The var. 2 has to be used for higher isolation voltages. In this version the pulse
transformers are not included and have to be mounted externally. For this purpose
corresponding Faston connectors are provided.

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2.4 Power Supply

The 24 V input voltage is buffered by a capacitor to minimize the feedback to the 24 V supply due
to the firing pulses.

3 CONFIGURATION
3.1 Pulse inputs and Power supply
The pulses as well as the power supply are to be connected by the connector X113 with flat cable.
This cable should be as short as possible.

3.2 Pulse outputs

The pulse outputs are to be wired to the thyristors directly by means of Faston connectors. With
var. 2 an additional grounding contact per output is provided for the connection of a shielded
cable.

3.3 Grounding
The contact to protective earth is provided by mounting bolts and with two additional Faston
connectors.

3.4 TRIAX-cable for var. 2

The gate driver interface GDI has to be connected to the external pulse transformer by a TRIAX
cable according to ABB-Standard HIET 402474 P0001.
Maximum length of cable: 30m

4 COMMISSIONING AND FUNCTION CONTROL

4.1 Connections
Check all external connections.
Check flat cable according to the specification in chapter 6.
Check correct grounding.

4.2 Function Check

A separate function check of the device is not necessary. A probable malfunction is detected by
the system.

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5 TECHNICAL DATA
5.1 Input Characteristics
5.1.1 Power Supply
rated voltage Un 24 V
permissible voltage range 22,8 ... 26,4 V
current consumption (all pulses activated = fire all) 1,4 A

5.1.2 Firing Pulse Inputs

"0" signal (active pulse) GND + 1,5V
"1" signal (dip pulse) open
8us
8us

120°el

Pulse shapes of pulse input signals (Pulse train)

5.2 Output Characteristics

5.2.1 Firing Pulse Outputs
Typical characteristics of the pulse current with the RC-circuit on (applicable for external pulse
transformer too):

Gate current on 4 inch Thyristor

(minimum values)
ip1 >2,0A
edge >1,5A/µs
ip2 (5.Puls) >0,8A

5.2.2 External Pulse Transformer

Type T60407-B4803-X010 3BHB004719R0001

5.3 Settings
not applicable.

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5.4 Environmental Characteristics

5.4.1 Environmental Values

Remark:
[HQ SN-62.1008d] is a Hydro Quebec Product Standard
[EN 50081-2, EN 50082-2] are European Generic Standards
IEC/EN 60…, IEC/EN 61…, IEEE-STD are Basic Standards
The UN 5000 system fulfils all the requirements of the above product and generic standards.

5.4.2 Permissible Ambient Temperature

Keeping the technical data 0 ... + 55 °C
Operable 0 ... + 70 °C
Storage temperature - 25 ... + 85 °C

5.4.3 Climatic Stability

Cold Test
according to: IEC 60068-2-1 [HQ SN-62.1008d] Test Ad
-25 °C, 2h
Dry Heat
according to: IEC 60068-2-2 [HQ SN-62.1008d] Test Bd
55 °C, 16h
Damp Heat
according to: IEC 60068-2-3 [HQ SN-62.1008d] Test Ca
40 °C, 4 days
93 +2/-3 %

5.4.4 Mechanical Stability

Vibration test
according to IEC 60255-21-1 [HQ SN-62.1008d]
Response test, Class 2 2…150 Hz, a=2g
Endurance test, Class 2 2…150 Hz, a=2g
Seismic test 2…35 Hz
according to IEC 60255-21-3 and IEEE-STD 344-1987 2 g in each axis
according to IEEE-STD 344-1987 5 g in each axis

5.4.5 EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Immunity Tests

Radiated Interference Immunity
according to IEC/EN 61000-4-3 [EN 50082-2 / HQ SN-62.1008d 80 ... 1000 MHz
Class 3 10 V/m
Performance criteria [IEC/EN] A
[HQ SN-62.1008d] N1

5.4.6 Altitude of Installation

according to IEC 68-2-13 max. 2'000 meters above sea-level
(without derating)

5.4.7 Protection Means

according to DIN 40050 IP 10

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5.4.8 Test Voltages

Test AC voltage (frequency/duration) 50 Hz / 1 min.
Pulse channels Var.1 with pulse transformer
input output 5 kV eff
between outputs 5 kV eff
Insulation distance
Clearance in respect to mass 12 mm
between phases 14 mm
in respect to electronics 21 mm
Creepage distance in respect to mass 17 mm
between phases 14 mm
in respect to electronics 21 mm

5.5 Reliability
Failure rate
Condition: GB, 40 °C Var.1 760 FIT
Var.2 890 FIT

6 CONSTRUCTION DATA
6.1 Dimensions
PCB (L x W x H) 270x100x40 [mm]

6.2 Weight
Mass depending on variants: Var. 1 0.32 kg
Var. 2 0.13 kg

6.3 Operating, Indicator and Control Elements

not applicable.

6.4 Connectors
Pulse and Supply inputs X113 20-pole flat cable
Grounding Terminals X1, X2 Faston 6,3 mm
Pulse outputs 6-channels Double Faston block 6,3 mm

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6.5 Connection Assignments, Signal Designation

6.5.1 Variant 1
X113 Flat cable connection to UNS 0880
Pin Designation Signal-Designation Function Signal
1 r+ pulse input r+ in
2 r+ pulse input r+ in
3 s+ pulse input s+ in
4 s+ pulse input s+ in
5 t+ pulse input t+ in
6 t+ pulse input t+ in
7 r- pulse input r- in
8 r- pulse input r- in
9 s- pulse input s- in
10 s- pulse input s- in
11 t- pulse input t- in
12 t- pulse input t- in
13 GND return out
14 GND return out
15 NC
16 NC
17 NC
18 NC
19 + 24 V supply input in
20 + 24 V supply input in

Faston Faston Connection to Thyristor / Pulse Transformer

Pin Designation Signal-Designation Function Signal flow
X11 G_R- Gate R- out
X12 C_R- Cathode R- in
X21 G_R+ Gate R+ out
X22 C_R+ Cathode R+ in
X31 G_S- Gate S- out
X32 C_S- Cathode S- in
X41 G_S+ Gate S+ out
X42 C_S+ Cathode S+ in
X51 G_T- Gate T- out
X52 C_T- Cathode T- in
X61 G_T+ Gate T+ out
X62 C_T+ Cathode T+ in

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6.5.2 Variant 2
X113 Flat cable connection to UNS 0880
Pin Designation Signal-Designation Function Signal
1 r+ pulse input r+ in
2 r+ pulse input r+ in
3 s+ pulse input s+ in
4 s+ pulse input s+ in
5 t+ pulse input t+ in
6 t+ pulse input t+ in
7 r- pulse input r- in
8 r- pulse input r- in
9 s- pulse input s- in
10 s- pulse input s- in
11 t- pulse input t- in
12 t- pulse input t- in
13 GND return out
14 GND return out
15 GND return out
16 GND return out
17 + 24 V supply input in
18 + 24 V supply input in
19 + 24 V supply input in
20 + 24 V supply input in

Faston Faston Connection to Thyristor / Pulse Transformer

Pin Designation Signal-Designation Function Signal flow
X13 R- output to Pulse transformer out
X14 GND return in
X15 PE protective earth in
X23 R+ output to Pulse transformer out
X24 GND return in
X25 PE protective earth in
X33 S- output to Pulse transformer out
X34 GND return in
X35 PE protective earth in
X43 S+ output to Pulse transformer out
X44 GND return in
X45 PE protective earth in
X53 T- output to Pulse transformer out
X54 GND return in
X55 PE protective earth in
X63 T+ output to Pulse transformer out
X64 GND return in
X65 PE protective earth in

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6.6 Mechanical Drawing of var.1

Dimensions in mm.

7,5
5
X1

X12
X113
X11

A
X22
X21

92,5
B
X32
X31

C
270
265

X42

X41
D

177,5
X52

X51
E
X62

X61
F

262,5

X2

10
90
100

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6.7 Mechanical Drawing of var.2

Dimensions in mm.

7,5
5
X113
X1
1

X13

X14
A
X15

X23

X24
B
X25

92,5
X33

X34
C

X35
270
265

X43
X44
D

X45
177,5

X53
X54
E

X55

X63
X64
F

X65
262,5

X2

10
90
100

7 ORDER INFORMATION
Order information for UNS 0881a-P, V1: 3BHB 006338R0001
UNS 0881a-P, V2: 3BHB 006338R0002
External pulse transformer Type T60407-B4803-X010 3BHB 004719R0001

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8 REVISION HISTORY
Rev. Page / Description Date
ind. Chapter Dept./Init.
- Initial edition 00-01-13
ICT1 / Ru
A New revision because of var. 2 04-03-06
ATPT1 / Gi
Divers Orthography 04-06-07
ATPT1 / CB
5.4 Titel number corrected ATPT1 / Ru

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