The Cat VFD-A1200/W1200 provides efficiency and maximized profitability for the motor control of armored face conveyors in underground longwall applications. The variable frequency drive consists of an air-cooled VFD unit, a liquid-cooled VFD unit, and an external cooling station. The Cat medium voltage drive delivers enhanced motor control and increased energy efficiency on motor applications with a rated power of up to 1200 kW (1,609 hp).
Rated Power | — |
Input Voltage | 3300V ± 10% |
Maximum Operational Torque | — |
The Cat® variable frequency drive for face conveyor systems will supply exactly the power needed at your AFC or plow application - available with rated power of 800 and 1200 kW (1,072 and 1,609 hp). Cat VFDs simply make the most intelligent use of electrical power in longwall operations, yet. Optimizing the flow of material while saving on equipment life the Cat VFD is the accelerator for your productivity and return on investment while applying the brake on specific operating costs!
The ever‐repeating cycles of AFC and plow chain drive operation are expertly mastered by the Cat VFD: Total torque at zero speed, maximum torque at start‐up, perfectly balanced torque at motors to share loads, motors braking the AFC (or plow) or stopping them immediately if overload situations occur. Infinitely controlling speed and torque through the alternating current's frequency makes the most efficient use of electrical power while keeping stress levels for the equipment and especially the chains at a minimum.
Rated Power | — |
Input Voltage | 3300V ± 10% |
Maximum Operational Torque | — |
Motor Type | AC motor |
Setup | VFD separate from motor (cable distance up to 4 km/2.5 miles) |
Output Frequency | 0-60 Hz |
Slew Rate | 20%-80% < 20 m/sec |
Input Frequency | 50/60 Hz ± 5% |
Operation | 4Q |
Converter | Current Source Inverter (CSI) |
Power Factor (cos phi) | > 97.5% (PWM) |
Output Voltage | 0-3300V |
Height | — |
Width | — |
Length | — |
The Cat® variable frequency drive for face conveyor systems will supply exactly the power needed at your AFC or plow application - available with rated power of 800 and 1200 kW (1,072 and 1,609 hp). Cat VFDs simply make the most intelligent use of electrical power in longwall operations, yet. Optimizing the flow of material while saving on equipment life the Cat VFD is the accelerator for your productivity and return on investment while applying the brake on specific operating costs!
The ever‐repeating cycles of AFC and plow chain drive operation are expertly mastered by the Cat VFD: Total torque at zero speed, maximum torque at start‐up, perfectly balanced torque at motors to share loads, motors braking the AFC (or plow) or stopping them immediately if overload situations occur. Infinitely controlling speed and torque through the alternating current's frequency makes the most efficient use of electrical power while keeping stress levels for the equipment and especially the chains at a minimum.
The Cat VFDs are utilizing a Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) Current Source Inverter (CSI). Converters of this type possess an effective power structure with a current limiting DC link inductor. The CSI VFD provides a near sinusoidal current and voltage waveform with total harmonic distortion (THD) below 5%. This reduces stress on the motor winding insulation.
Since VFD operation is all electrical and non‐mechanical, system parameters can be analyzed and adjusted in no time and with highest precision: data on torque, power, speed, and resolution/rpm are instantly available. So, adjusting the AFC's speed to the loading by plow or shearer is an instant operation that can match the longwall's overall output to outbye systems like the crusher or belt conveyor.
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