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Compact frequency inverters for railway applications

Intelligent Railway Drive Technology

SwissDrives focuses on intelligent solutions and products of the highest quality and reliability. We develop tailor-made drive and control solutions for the railway technology. Our frequency inverters for railway applications meet selected requirements of the EN50155:2017 standard. Depending on the product they are tem-
perature, shock, vibration, humidity, fire protection and EMC tested.

Preventive maintenance for railway inverters

Due to the higher demands on railway inverters, the maintenance intervals have been shortened accordingly. We offer you the maintenance of the due devices inhouse SwissDrives. Components that show signs of aging and other wearing parts such as fans are replaced. Thus, the devices are ready for another cycle and the outage and repair costs are reduced to a minimum close to zero.

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Phone +41 71 844 00 88

You can find more information about the products in the current railroad technology brochure .

"The frequency inverters are suitable for a wide range of applications. We will be happy to advise you and also offer completely individual customer-specific solutions." (© Kavalenkava (301470713), stock.adobe.com)

railway: Frequency inverter and options

GA500 K-line

THE SIMPLE ONE WITH RAILWAY APPROVAL

Cost effective, industry oriented plastic casing
Meets temperature, humidity and vibration standards
Rated power range: from 2.5 to 22 kW
Protection class IP20 for control cabinet mounting
Simple symbol-based graphic programming interface on the PC

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GA500 M-line

THE ROBUST ONE WITH FIRE PROTECTION

Metal casing to reduce fire load and EMC emissions
Protection class IP20/NEMA1 for control cabinet mounting
Fulfils the most important railway standards
Simple, symbol-based, graphic programming interface on the PC

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GA500 S-line

THE COMPLETE ONE HIGHEST QUALITY
WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS

Hermetically sealed casing for optimal fire protection and as a stand-alone solution
Motor power 2.5 kW (others in development)
Protection class IP66
Built-in line filter (EMC improvement)
Easy to install due to plug-in connections
Simple, symbol-based, graphic programming interface on the PC

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Line filter FS

Suitable for GA500 inverters

Meets major railway standards
Protection class IP20 for control cabinet mounting
Spring-loaded terminals up to 25 A

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Shield connection

Suitable for GA500 inverters

Effective shield connection for best possible electromagnetic compatibility
Easy installation
Easy wiring
Available for the K-line and M-line

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External operator

Suitable for GA500 inverters

Read and modify inverter paramenter setting
Back up, restore and verify inverters parameters » Operate and stop the inverter
Monitor inverter operation status

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Technical approvals, conformities

Overview normative data

¹ In combination with a suitable FS line filter
² Taking into consiteration the mounting situation according to the installation instructions
³ Other operating temperature ranges are also available depending on the project

CASE STUDY RAILWAY

Engineering according to customer requirements

Are you looking for a specific solution, adapted to your requirements?

We are experts in mechanical and electrical engineering in drive technology. Whatever your requirement or issue, we will find an effi- cient and practical solution. Furthermore we support you with the design, parameterisation and commissioning of frequency inverters and electric motors.

With SwissDrives through the longest railway tunnel in the world

Since the end of 2019, SBB has been using Giruno passenger trains on the Basel – Zurich – Milan route. These trains are highly comfortable, single-deck high-speed trains that can reach speeds of up to 250 km/h. SwissDrives know how is also on board for each of these journeys. On their journey to and from Italy, the trains pass through the Gotthard tunnel, which is over 50 km long. Thus, reliability is just as important for these trains as their performance – no one wants to experience a technical defect in a tunnel. To make this train journey a wonderful experience, SwissDrives frequency inverters are installed in the train roofs to save space. Thanks to our frequency inverters, which can be used to operate various auxiliary units, the cooling fans of the transformers are able to keep them reliably and energy-efficiently in the ideal operating temperature range. Passengers enjoy technically advanced, comfortable and punctual trains without outage or delays. And SwissDrives is also a good partner for the SBB, as our solutions in drive technology contribute to a long service life of the trains with low operating costs.

Give us a call. We will be happy to help you find the right solution.
Phone +41 71 844 00 88