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Sgct and snubber circuit – Rockwell Automation 7000 PowerFlex Medium Voltage AC Drive (B Frame) - ForGe Control (PanelView 550) User Manual

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Rockwell Automation Publication 7000-UM151E-EN-P - January 2013

Chapter 3 Component Definition and Maintenance

Figure 32 - 6 Device PowerCage

SGCT and Snubber Circuit

With all power semiconductor or thyristors, the SGCT requires a snubber
circuit. The snubber circuit for the SGCT consists of a snubber resistor in series
with a snubber capacitor.

Figure 33 - SGCT and snubber circuit

Matched set
3 SGCTs

Module housing

Temperature

Feedback board

Clamp head

Matched set
3 SGCTs

Clamp Base

Heatsink