The new rectifier groups diodes connected in parallel to form a PowerUnit (TracFeed® PU). This optimised design reduces resource consumption and the number of components required. In turn, this provides scope for a number of improvements to the interior layout, but above all it saves a considerable amount of space and the type of arrangement enables simple, time and cost-saving installation. At the same time, the performance of the TracFeed® TRx generation of RPS rectifiers has been increased compared to the previous TracFeed® GR series.

The rectifier system is designed as a modular system. The PowerUnit configuration is scalable and can be easily adapted to the relevant project requirements.

Despite downsizing the rectifier cabinets, the innovative design allowed the volume of the heat sinks to be increased, thereby improving the performance values.

Heat output was reduced by using a higher-performance diode with a better characteristic curve. This has the effect of reducing the number of diodes and the high currents in our rectifier system and, like the enlarged heat sink, helps to improve performance.

Another strength of RPS rectifiers is the higher diode reverse voltage. Reverse voltages of 2400 V are offered as standard for DC 750 V. This distinguishes RPS rectifiers from the competition, where diodes with a reverse voltage of 2200 V are offered as standard, and makes your operation safer.

By improving the rectifier design compared to its predecessor, less material is now used. This new design has also made it possible to significantly reduce requirements, especially for copper.

TracFeed® TRx provides standard market services and makes it possible to implement suitable offers. It makes it possible to avoid excess dimensioning in many cases, certainly as far as demand is concerned. The resulting disadvantages, including higher costs and increased space requirements, can thus be prevented.

In addition to comprehensive resource conservation, the new RPS rectifiers offer a very high level of recyclability.

•  > 95% fully recyclable metals (steel, aluminium, copper)
• < 3% thermally recyclable (e.g. insulators)
• < 1.5% recyclable electrical waste (diodes), capacitors, cables

• The switchgear truck carrying the power module moves behind the sealed door between the service position and the disconnected position.
• Various optional interlocking possibilities are available to prevent incorrect manual operating actions.
• Tried-and-tested insertion contacts ensure secure switching from the disconnected position to the service position.
• The busbar and terminal compartment can be separated by a shutter for even better health and safety.

• The disconnected position in the rectifier keeps the positive and negative poles of the rectifier separated from the operational busbar.This integrated separation function means there is no need for an incomer panel in the switchgear assembly.
• In addition, the overall system availability can be increased by keeping an additional switchgear truck in stock with power modules in the event of a fault.

• The retractable version of the rectifier is type-tested for 12-pulse operation and complies with the applicable standards.
• Thanks to the improved heat sink design and the increased performance of the power units, reliable and efficient performance is ensured.