ABB 3BHE022291R0101 PCD230A
ABB 3BHE022291R0101 PCD230A
ABB 3BHE022291R0101 PCD230A
ABB 3BHE022291R0101 PCD230A
ABB 3BHE022291R0101 PCD230A

ABB 3BHE022291R0101 PCD230A | ACS Series IGBT Gate Driver Module for Medium Voltage Drives

  • Brand: ABB
  • Model: 3BHE022291R0101 PCD230A
  • Product Type: IGBT Gate Driver Module
  • Series: ACS Series (Medium Voltage Drive Components) / PCD (Power Control Device) Series
  • Core Function: Provides isolated gate drive signals for IGBT modules in medium voltage drives, integrates overcurrent/overvoltage protection, and enables communication with drive controllers for real-time monitoring.
  • Key Specs: ±15V gate drive output, 2A sink/source current, supports 3300V IGBT modules, -20°C to +60°C operating temperature.
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Description

3BHE022291R0101 PCD230A: Product Overview
This component is an IGBT gate driver module within ABB’s ACS Series medium voltage drives and PCD (Power Control Device) family, designed to enable precise switching control of IGBT semiconductor modules in industrial drive systems. In a variable frequency drive (VFD) architecture, it functions as an intermediary between the drive controller and IGBT power stack, positioned on the drive’s power assembly to generate isolated gate signals, monitor IGBT status, and execute protective shutdowns. Its role is to translate low-power controller commands into high-current gate pulses (for IGBT turn-on/off), while safeguarding the IGBT module from destructive conditions (e.g., overcurrent, overtemperature) and relaying diagnostic data to the drive controller.
The core functionality involves generating symmetric ±15V gate drive signals with adjustable dead time (to prevent shoot-through), amplifying current to 2A sink/source capacity for fast IGBT switching, and integrating protection circuits (desaturation detection, overcurrent shutdown, overtemperature trip). It supports ABB ACS Series IGBT modules (e.g., 5SNA, 5SL series) with 3300V blocking voltage, and communicates with the drive controller via fiber optic or electrical links for status updates (e.g., IGBT junction temperature, fault codes).
It belongs to the PCD Series, a product family optimized for high-reliability drive applications. The platform’s benefits include compliance with IEC 61800 (drive standards), modular compatibility with ACS Series drives (e.g., ACS880, ACS6000), and integration with ABB’s DriveWindow software for parameter tuning and diagnostics. This ensures seamless scalability from retrofit projects to new drive installations.

ABB 3BHE022291R0101 PCD230A

ABB 3BHE022291R0101 PCD230A

3BHE022291R0101 PCD230A: Technical Specifications
  • Model Number: 3BHE022291R0101 PCD230A
  • Manufacturer: ABB
  • Product Type: IGBT Gate Driver Module
  • Supported IGBT Modules: ABB 5SNA/5SL series (3300V, 600A–1200A)
  • Gate Drive Output: ±15V (isolated), 2A sink/source current
  • Dead Time Adjustment: 1–10µs (software-configurable)
  • Protection Features: Desaturation (overcurrent), overtemperature (OT), undervoltage (UV) lockout
  • Communication Interface: Fiber optic (ST connector) or electrical (LVDS) for controller link
  • Power Supply: 24V DC (±10%, for control logic), 15V DC (for gate drive, isolated)
  • Operating Temperature: -20°C to +60°C (module case), 0°C to +50°C (IGBT interface)
  • Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
  • Electrical Isolation: 6kVrms (gate drive-to-controller, per IEC 60664-1)
  • Dimensions: 200mm x 150mm x 50mm (WxHxD, panel-mount)
  • Weight: 0.8kg

    ABB 3BHE022291R0101 PCD230A

    ABB 3BHE022291R0101 PCD230A

Core Features & Customer Value​
The module’s design prioritizes switching precision, fault resilience, and integration simplicity. Symmetric ±15V gate drive signals ensure balanced IGBT turn-on/turn-off, reducing switching losses by 15% compared to asymmetric drives—critical for continuous processes like cement mill fans, where energy efficiency directly impacts operational costs. Adjustable dead time (1–10µs) accommodates IGBT module variations, preventing destructive shoot-through during high-frequency switching (2kHz).
Integrated desaturation detection triggers soft shutdowns within 10µs of overcurrent detection, protecting IGBTs from thermal runaway. For maintenance teams, this reduces catastrophic module failures by 30% in steel mill drive applications. Overtemperature monitoring (via PTC sensors on IGBTs) alerts operators to cooling system inefficiencies before derating occurs.
Fiber optic communication isolates the driver from controller noise, ensuring reliable data transfer in high-EMI environments (e.g., near motor drives). Compatibility with DriveWindow software enables remote parameter tuning (dead time, protection thresholds) and real-time waveform analysis, cutting on-site commissioning time by 25%. Modular design allows swapping the driver without disassembling the IGBT stack, minimizing repair downtime.
Typical Applications​
In a cement plant’s raw mill drive, the module drives a 3300V/1200A IGBT stack controlling a 5MW induction motor. Its ±15V symmetric drive reduces switching losses, while desaturation protection prevents IGBT damage during mill stone jams. Fiber optic communication relays fault codes to the ACS880 controller, enabling automated shutdown.
At a mining conveyor system, it interfaces the ACS6000 drive controller with a 3300V/800A IGBT module for belt speed regulation. Adjustable dead time accommodates varying load inertias, and overtemperature monitoring alerts technicians to clogged cooling fins in dusty environments.
In a power plant’s boiler feedwater pump drive, the module ensures precise motor speed control via 2kHz switching. Isolation protects against ground loops from nearby pumps, and DriveWindow diagnostics optimize dead time for minimal harmonic distortion.

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