DIGITAL THYRISTOR SCR POWER CONTROLLER
UP TO 2900 AMPS
THYRO-PX SERIES
The Thyro-PX series are modular, easy-to-use premier
performance SCR power controllers for heating
elements, resistive loads and transformer loads, in
heating, melting, drying, and forming applications.
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AT A GLANCE
Phase Type
1, 2, and 3-phase power controller
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Comprehensive operating and control modes to minimize
Accuracy
±0.5% voltage or current
±1% power
harmonic distortion and utility costs
High-efficiency, wear-free design with integrated soft starting
AC Input Line Voltage Rating
230 to 500 V [-20 to +10%]
690 V [-20 to +10%]
for usage with downstream transformers
Premier performance control accuracy to maximize end-process repeatability
Multi-zone capability that independently controls multiple
single-phase loads from a single controller
Wide communication protocol flexibility for simple integration
Type Current Range
16 to 2900 A
into Rockwell™ PAC via certified AOP
Wide performance range with rated currents up to 2900 A
Control Modes
Zero cross firing (TAKT)
Phase-angle firing (VAR)
Voltage sequence control (VSC)
Soft start, soft down
and rated voltages up to 690 V
Intuitive performance and status feedback via a modular,
integrated touch screen display or PC tool
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Transformer loads, resistive loads, and heating elements in electric furnaces
Communications
Ethernet/IP®, EtherCAT®
PROFIBUS®, PROFINET®
Modbus RTU®, Modbus TCP/IP®
DeviceNET™
used for glass, metals, and ceramics manufacture
Heat tracing for piping and process elements in chemical,
petro-chemical, and oil processing
Extruder and plastic press heating, IR drying, and automotive applications
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THYRO-PX SERIES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
THYRO-PX Model
Thyro-PX 1PX
One-phase power controller
Full wave switch (TAKT)
Phase-angle firing (VAR)
THYRO-PX Series
Control Accuracy
Load Types
Operating Modes
±0.5% voltage or current, ±1% power
Resistive loads, transformer loads, and loads with large Rwarm/Rcold up to factor 20 (MOSI starting mode)
TAKT: full frequency package control
VAR: phase-angle firing
VSC_VAR: voltage sequence control with phase-angle firing
Control Types
Set Point Input
Actual Value Outputs
Load Circuit/Self-Monitoring
Operation/Fault Indicators
Fuse
U-voltage, U -voltage, I-current, I -current, P-power, without regulation
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2
Thyro-PX 2PX
Thyro-PX 3PX
Two-phase power controller for three-phase economic circuit Three-phase power controller
Full wave switch (TAKT)
—
Full wave switch (TAKT)
Phase-angle firing (VAR)
Up to 3 analog inputs (freely configurable), control start/finish can be set as desired between 0 (4) to 20 mA;
0 (1) to 10 (2)V.
3 measuring values for optional display of U, I, and P; can be set as desired between 0 to 20 mA; 0 to 10 V
Provided
Via 3 fault signaling relays and status/diagnostic LEDs, freely configurable
Integrated semiconductor fuse
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Connection Voltage
500 V type: 230 V -20% up to 500 V +10%
690 V type: 500 V -20% up to 690 V +10%
Frequency
Control Voltage
Ventilator (HF Types Only)
Environmental
Ambient Temperature
All types, 45 to 65 Hz
AC min 90 to max 265 V; alternative DC 24 V (±10%)
230 V, 50 to 60 Hz; optional 115 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
Up to 35°C (95°F) by external fan cooling (for HF types, with integrated fan) with rated current
Up to 45°C (113°F) by passive convection cooling with rated current
At higher temperatures, operation is permissible with reduced current limits.
Max 40°C (104°F) for UL applications
Storage Temperature
Humidity Class
Site Altitude
-25 to +55°C (-13 to 131°F)
DIN EN 50178 Tab. 7
Up to 1000 m (3281 ft) above sea level at nominal load; above 1000 m (3281 ft), on request
Regulatory
Certifications
CE marked for EU LV Directive 2014/35/EU and 2004/108/EC
UL Certified, UL 508A (100 kVA short circuit test)
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MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Thyro-PX 1PX, 500 V Type Voltage
Design may change when using a fan and/or rated current > 350 A
Dimensions
Type Current (A)
Width
mm
16
37
75
110
130
170
280
350
495
650
780
1000
1500
2100
2900
150
150
150
150
200
200
200
175
175
175
242
242
242
522
593
in
5.9
5.9
5.9
5.9
7.9
7.9
7.9
6.9
6.9
6.9
9.5
9.5
9.5
20.5
23.3
Height
mm
320
320
320
320
320
320
370
501
501
501
787
787
787
577
577
in
12.6
12.6
12.6
12.6
12.6
12.6
14.6
19.7
19.7
19.7
31
31
31
22.7
22.7
Depth
mm
232
232
232
232
232
232
232
340
340
340
505
505
505
445
473
in
9.1
9.1
9.1
9.1
9.1
9.1
9.1
13.4
13.4
13.4
19.9
19.9
19.9
17.5
18.6
Weight
kg
6
6
6
6
8
8
9
15
15
15
35
35
35
50
62
lb
13.2
13.2
13.2
13.2
17.6
17.6
19.8
33.1
33.1
33.0
77.2
77.2
77.2
110.2
136.7
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MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)
Thyro-PX 2PX, 500 V Type Voltage
Design may change when using a fan and/or rated current > 350 A
Dimensions
Type Current (A)
Width
mm
16
37
75
110
130
170
280
350
495
650
780
1000
1500
2100
2750
225
225
225
225
325
325
325
261
261
261
410
410
410
550
593
in
8.9
8.9
8.9
8.9
12.8
12.8
12.8
10.3
10.3
10.3
16.1
16.1
16.1
21.7
23.3
Height
mm
320
320
320
320
320
320
415
501
501
501
787
787
787
837
837
in
12.6
12.6
12.6
12.6
12.6
12.6
16.3
19.7
19.7
19.7
31.0
31.0
31.0
33.0
33.0
Depth
mm
232
232
232
232
232
232
232
340
340
340
505
505
505
445
474
in
9.1
9.1
9.1
9.1
9.1
9.1
9.1
13.4
13.4
13.4
19.9
19.9
19.9
17.5
18.7
Weight
kg
10
10
10
10
12
12
15
22
22
22
54
54
54
84
107
lb
22.0
22.0
22.0
22.0
26.5
26.5
33.1
48.5
48.5
48.5
119.0
119.0
119.0
185.2
235.9
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MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)
Thyro-PX 3PX, 500 V Type Voltage
Design may change when using a fan and/or rated current > 350 A
Dimensions
Type Current (A)
Width
mm
16
37
75
110
130
170
280
350
495
650
780
1000
1500
1850
2600
300
300
300
300
450
450
450
348
348
348
575
575
575
550
593
in
11.8
11.8
11.8
11.8
17.7
17.7
17.7
13.7
13.7
13.7
22.6
22.6
22.6
21.7
23.3
Height
mm
320
320
320
320
320
320
414
525
525
525
787
787
787
1094
1094
in
12.6
12.6
12.6
12.6
12.6
12.6
16.3
20.7
20.7
20.7
31.0
31.0
31.0
43.1
43.1
Depth
mm
232
232
232
232
232
232
232
340
340
340
505
505
505
445
474
in
9.1
9.1
9.1
9.1
9.1
9.1
9.1
13.4
13.4
13.4
19.9
19.9
19.9
17.5
18.7
Weight
kg
14
14
14
14
17
17
20
30
30
30
74
74
74
119
152
lb
30.9
30.9
30.9
30.9
37.5
37.5
44.1
66.1
66.1
66.1
163.1
163.1
163.1
262.3
335.1
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