Bluedrivepropulsion 202006

BlueDrive Propulsion Catalogue 2020-06
BlueDrive Propulsion
Catalogue 2020-06
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This information is Generic and can be changed without prior notice. © Siemens Energy AS, SE O SO OF OMC. Page - 1
OVERVIEW Page
1.1 Topology 03
1.2 Main Components 06
1.3 Standard Ratings 08
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1.4 Standard Options 09
1.5 Request Options 10
DESCRIPTION Page
2.1 Rectifier 12
2.2 Inverter 14
2.3 HMI 15
2.4 Software 17 2
2.5 Cooling 20
2.6 Cubicle Design 22
2.7 Regulations 24
ARRANGEMENT
BlueDrive 560 – 1500kW DFE
Propulsion Converter 1900 – 2850kW DFE
560 – 1500kW 12/24 pulse
Catalogue 2020-06 1900 – 2850kW 12/24 pulse 3
3420 – 5700kW 12/24 pulse
The intention of this document is to provide generic

data on technical, operational, layout/dimensional
issues for BlueDrive Propulsion Converter installed in
marine environments.
Detailed information can be found in equipment

manuals, the generic data will be for information only.
Certified drawings and documents will be issued for
specific manufacture.
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AC squirrel cage motors

OVERVIEW Water-cooling system
1.1 Topology
BlueDrive
The BlueDrive Propulsion Converter System is an AC

drive system specially designed for propulsion
applications.
The major design criteria have been to ensure safe
and reliable operation under all conditions. Special
effort has been made to handle the dynamics in the
power-supply, and the various load conditions at sea.
AFE Drive system (on request)
With the special control configuration, the BlueDrive
Propulsion Converter is capable of handling the most AFE (Active Front End) Rectifier connected to main
demanding marine applications. power supply and is combined with one or more
inverters fed the motor with variable AC Voltage and
The control system includes special application frequency.
software for propulsion purposes. This software AFE
handles all the different functions that are necessary
to give the propulsion drive system optimal
performance and safe operation.
TOPOLOGY
AC Single Drive system

Stand alone VFD’s
In short, the converter consists of a rectifier in a DFE

(Diode Front End), 12-pulse / 24 pulse configuration
connected directly or via a transformer to the main
power supply. One or more Inverters in parallel will
feed the motor with variable AC voltage and
frequency.
DFE 12 pulse 24
AC MultiDrive system
Common DC Bus VFD’s (on request)
Drive Transformer for 12 pulse

or 24 pulse operation,
Converter Switchboard with Rectifiers,
Multi Inverters,
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Mechanical construction
The frequency converter is mounted in our cubicle Local control panel
system 8PT. Standard degree of protection is IP22. Braking Unit (Option)
Other degrees of protection up to IP44 can be
delivered (standard options). The heat from the power losses is dissipated by a
closed water circuit. The water is conducted directly
The frequency converter consists of: through aluminum heat sinks in the rectifier and
Rectifier bridge(s) inverter unit.
Inverter(s)
Precharging system The unit is designed in accordance to relevant
Cooling system with heat exchanger unit instructions in IEC and classification societies.
Control electronics
Protection and monitoring facilities
Switches / isolators
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1.2 MAIN COMPONENTS and a pump. As an option the unit can be delivered
with two alternating pumps for redundancy.
The cooling water circuit is monitored by the control
system.
AUX AUX
Supply Supply
Transformer AC DC Control system
The BlueDrive converter includes a “tailor-made”
control system based on a Simatic S7 PLC and the
control board CU320 for the Sinamics Motor Module,
Precharge
taking care of the special functions needed to obtain
a reliable operation and control of a propulsion drive
Aux
Control
system.
Control
signals Interface
Local
Operator
The Simatic PLC unit with its interface modules is
Panel used to obtain a potential free interface to other
Converter
control systems onboard. Standard interface is
Profinet. It can also communicate via Profibus.
The Simatic PLC is located in the control cubicle. The
interface signals are isolated from the converter
Motor
internal control.
The Simatic PLC includes:

Pre-charging/magnetize 8 analog inputs (4-20mA,1 for internal use)
To prevent a high inrush current when the converter 8 analog inputs (RTD)
starts, the converter is provided with a charging 4 analog outputs (4-20mA)
circuit that precharges the DC capacitors through a 16 binary inputs
transformer or a choke. In the 12- or 24- pulse 16 binary outputs
configuration when the rectifier is fed from a
transformer, the precharge unit also precharges the Operator Panel
transformer to prevent a high inrush current when the The operator panel is located on the frequency
transformer is connected to the switchboard. converter front, and displays operating conditions, set
points, actual values, parameter values and
Rectifier diagnostics of the propulsion drive.
The rectifier consists of one, two or four 6 pulse The operator panel makes complete operation and
diode bridges. The rectifier unit is water cooled. The regulation of the converter in emergency mode
rectifier unit is protected by a electronic protection possible. For safety reasons the essential operating
system that will trip the main transformer breaker if parameters are only adjustable through a graduated
short circuit or overload of the drive. The rectifier is access control.
also equipped with temperature sensors. The
sensors will give alarm at 70 degrees, and trip at 80. Emergency Control Local
Emergency Control (Local operation) is possible via
Capacitor Modules the operator panel on the converter front.
Depending on the operating conditions, the converter
unit can be equipped with one or more capacitor Emergency Control Remote (option)
modules connected to the DC bus. They are used Emergency Control Remote operation is possible via
when the drive is operating with high load for longer up to four individual external inputs.
periods to reduce the internal heating of the
capacitors in the inverter modules. Restart after Blackout
The control system automatically resets any fault
Inverter messages after a blackout. It is only necessary to
The inverter unit is a standard Sinamics S120 Liquid give a start-signal to the converter.
Cooled Inverter. It is connected to the DC-bus bar
through semiconductor fuses. Depending on the Braking Unit (option)
load, one or more inverters are operating in parallel. When a motor is decelerated, electric energy can be
fed back into the converter. In order to prevent DC-
Cooling overvoltage tripping if this occurs, a braking unit can
The internal cooling circuit consists of heat sinks in be used to convert this energy into heat. The braking
the inverter and rectifier modules, a heat exchanger
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unit consists of a braking chopper and an external Earth Fault Monitoring

braking resistor. In propulsion systems provided with a transformer in
the main circuit, the insulation level is monitored by
Braking Resistor (Request Option) an insulation guard.
In conjunction with the braking resistor there must be
a braking resistor to control the energy from a Cabinet Air Temperature supervision
spinning motor. The braking resistor must be Inverter cabinets, Rectifier cabinet, and Control
designed individually. cabinet have sensors for measuring of air temp. The
actual temperature is shown in the converter HMI,
Generator Power Adaption (GPA) and alarms can be given at high temp.
(Request Option)
The Siemens philosophy is to see generators, main Control cabinet air cooler
switchboard, propulsion converters and propulsion (Request Option)
motors as one system. Normally the propulsion The Control cabinet is equipped with a Rittal
converters with their motors are the largest Air/water heat exchanger for special ambient
consumers of power, and it is vital that these temperature.
consumers are not able to overload the actual
generator, or worse: cause a black-out. Optional
modules to be included on Switchboard.
To obtain a stable generator load, the propulsion
drives are power controlled (with optional speed- or
torque control).
Furthermore, the propulsion drives are equipped with
a "generator power protective limitation". This is a
controller which limits the power of the propulsion
drives according to actual generator capacity
Anti condensation heating

The BlueDrive converter has a heating element in
each cubicle to prevent condensation at standstill.
The main switch for the heating elements is located
on the cubicle front. If the heating switch is in position
1, the heating will automatically be switched on when
the converter is not running.
The anti condensation heating in the propulsion

motor can also be controlled by the anti condensation
circuit.
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1.3 STANDARD RATINGS

690V Bluedrive Single Propulsion Converter 690V Bluedrive Single Propulsion Converter
6 Pulse / Single Pump Cooling 24 Pulse / Single Pump Cooling
CD-0560-CJ1500-BG0575-BA 560 kW CD-0560-IJ3000-BG0575-BA 560 kW
CD-0800-CJ1500-BE0810-BA 800 kW CD-0800-IJ3000-BE0810-BA 800 kW
CD-1000-CJ1500-BD1025-BA 1000kW CD-1000-IJ3000-BD1025-BA 1000 kW
CD-1200-CJ1500-BC1270-BA 1200kW CD-1200-IJ3000-BC1270-BA 1200 kW
CD-1500-CF3000-BB1560-BA 1500kW CD-1500-IJ3000-BB1560-BA 1500 kW
CD-1900-CF3000-CD1947-DA 1900kW CD-1900-IJ3000-CD1947-DA 1900 kW
CD-2250-CF3000-CC2413-DA 2250kW CD-2250-IJ3000-CC2413-DA 2250 kW
CD-2650-IJ3000-CB2750-DA 2650 kW
690V Bluedrive Single Propulsion Converter CD-2850-IF6000-CB2964-DA 2850 kW
CD-0560-CJ1500-BG0575-CA 560 kW CD-3420-IF6000-DC3619-FA 3420 kW
CD-0800-CJ1500-BE0810-CA 800 kW CD-3800-IF6000-ED3895-HA 3800 kW
CD-1000-CJ1500-BD1025-CA 1000kW CD-4270-IF6000-DB4446-FA 4270 kW
CD-1200-CJ1500-BC1270-CA 1200kW CD-4560-IF6000-DC4826-HA 4560 kW
CD-1500-CF3000-BB1560-CA 1500kW CD-5300-IF6000-EB5510-HA 5300 kW
CD-1900-CF3000-CD1947-EA 1900kW CD-5300-ID6000-EB5510-HA 5300 kW
CD-2250-CF3000-CC2413-EA 2250kW CD-5700-ID9000-EB5928-HA 5700 kW
690V Bluedrive Single Propulsion Converter 690V Bluedrive Single Propulsion Converter
12 Pulse / Single Pump Cooling 24 Pulse / Dual Pump Cooling
CD-0560-IJ3000-BG0575-BA 560 kW CD-0560-IJ3000-BG0575-BA 560 kW
CD-0800-IJ3000-BE0810-BA 800 kW CD-0800-IJ3000-BE0810-BA 800 kW
CD-1000-IJ3000-BD1025-BA 1000 kW CD-1000-IJ3000-BD1025-BA 1000 kW
CD-1200-IJ3000-BC1270-BA 1200 kW CD-1200-IJ3000-BC1270-BA 1200 kW
CD-1500-IJ3000-BB1560-BA 1500 kW CD-1500-IJ3000-BB1560-BA 1500 kW
CD-1900-IJ3000-CD1947-DA 1900 kW CD-1900-IJ3000-CD1947-DA 1900 kW
CD-2250-IJ3000-CC2413-DA 2250 kW CD-2250-IJ3000-CC2413-DA 2250 kW
CD-2650-IJ3000-CB2750-DA 2650 kW CD-2650-IJ3000-CB2750-DA 2650 kW
CD-2850-IF6000-CB2964-DA 2850 kW CD-2850-IF6000-CB2964-DA 2850 kW
CD-3420-IF6000-DC3619-FA 3420 kW CD-3420-IF6000-DC3619-FA 3420 kW
CD-3800-IF6000-ED3895-HA 3800 kW CD-3800-IF6000-ED3895-HA 3800 kW
CD-4270-IF6000-DB4446-FA 4270 kW CD-4270-IF6000-DB4446-FA 4270 kW
CD-4560-IF6000-DC4826-HA 4560 kW CD-4560-IF6000-DC4826-HA 4560 kW
CD-5300-IF6000-EB5510-HA 5300 kW CD-5300-IF6000-EB5510-HA 5300 kW
CD-5300-ID6000-EB5510-HA 5300 kW CD-5700-ID9000-EB5928-HA 5700 kW
CD-5700-ID9000-EB5928-HA 5700 kW
690V Bluedrive Single Propulsion Converter

12 Pulse / Dual Pump Cooling
CD-0560-IJ3000-BG0575-CA 560 kW
CD-0800-IJ3000-BE0810-CA 800 kW
CD-1000-IJ3000-BD1025-CA 1000 kW
CD-1200-IJ3000-BC1270-CA 1200 kW
CD-1500-IJ3000-BB1560-CA 1500 kW
CD-1900-IJ3000-CD1947-EA 1900 kW
CD-2250-IJ3000-CC2413-EA 2250 kW
CD-2650-IJ3000-CB2750-EA 2650 kW
CD-2850-IF6000-CB2964-EA 2850 kW
CD-3420-IF6000-DC3619-GA 3420 kW
CD-3800-IF6000-ED3895-IA 3800 kW
CD-4270-IF6000-DB4446-GA 4270 kW
CD-4560-IF6000-DC4826-IA 4560 kW
CD-5300-IF6000-EB5510-IA 5300 kW
CD-5300-ID6000-EB5510-IA 5300 kW
CD-5700-ID9000-EB5928-IA 5700 kW
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1.4 STANDARD OPTIONS

z = G01 Ingress Protection IP44 z = I06 Pulse encoder input
This option include IP44 on top and side panels. This option includes connection motor pulse
Open bottom (IP00). If there is a requirement to encoder.
IP44 also in the bottom option G02 or G03 must
be added. z = I07 Water detect. relay for 1LH4 and1LH8 motor
This option includes connection for water
z = G02 Closed bottom leackage sensor in 1LH4 and 1LH8 motors.
This option includes a steel plate in the bottom
that can be removed. It is possible to drill holes for z = I08 Redundant power
cable glands. Holes or cable glands are not This option includes connections for redundant
included. feed powers from external UPSs.
z = G03 Closed bottom with MCT frame z = I09 Wire marking (not inside modules)
This option includes a MCT frame in the bottom This option include wiremarking in each end of the
for cable access. Filling modules are not included. control wire with ferrules or print sleeve indicating
connection terminal and number. Does not include
z = G04 Other RAL color marking of modules.
This option includes non standard color with RAL
code. Standard color is RAL7032 (light grey). z = J01 Profibus DP interface CP342-5
Color code to be specified. This option include Profibus DP connection to
control system. Standard is Profinett connection.
z = G05 Other NCS color
This option includes non standard color with NCS z = J02 Modbus interface CP341
code. Standard color is RAL7032 (light grey). This option include Modbus connection to control
Color code to be specified. system. Standard is Profinett connection.
z = H01 Counter flange for water connection. z = L01 Seaworthy packing in wooden crates
Standard connection for drives with This option includes packing in crates ready for
higher rating than 1500kW is two sea freight. Certified packing materials.
flanges with DN40PN10. This option
include counter flange with open pipe for
welding (diam. 40/44mm).
z = H02 Counter flange for water connection.

Standard connection for drives with
higher rating than 1500kW is two
include counter flange with open pipe for
welding (diam. up to 80/84mm) to fit
various dimensions.
z = H03 Counter flange with flex. water connection.

Standard connection for drives with
higher rating than 1200kW is two
includes counter flange and flexible
connection (500mm) and flange
DN40PN10.
z = I05 External Emergency stop

This option includes two inputs
1kΩ
for emergency stop. Standard is
10kΩ one pushbutton on the drive.
The emergency stop has wire
monitoring. Up to four individual
1kΩ External Emergency Stops can
10kΩ
be connected to each drive.
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1.5 REQUEST OPTIONS Other input / output voltage

Other input / output voltage (maximum voltage is
MultiDrive System 690V) may be implemented on request on
Including common rectifier feeding a various request.
number of drives/motors.
AFE System
Including Active Front End (AFE) rectifiers feeding
one or more inverters.
Input ACB
Air Circuit Breaker can be implemented in front of
the Rectifier if requested.
DC Switch
A DC switch can be used to isolate different drive
groups within a switchboard or between
switchboards. Depending on requirements
precharge functionality must be considered.
Output choke
Depending on motor requirements or cable length
output choke may be included between inverter
and motor.
Additional DC capacitors
Depending on Drive topology additional DC
capacitors may be added.
Output filter
Output filter may be included on specific drive
systems.
Special water cooling requirements

Special temperature requirements (standard
20°C-38°C) may be implemented or seawater
requirement to be implemented.
GPA circuits
Special circuits for system protection may be
implemented on request.
Tinning of bus bars

Tinning of bus bars may be implemented on
request.
Silver coating of cable terminals to motors and

Incomers
Cable input / output with top entry.
Modbus
Modbus signal interface can be implemented as a
request option.
Additional monitoring input

Additional PLC I/O modules for extra inputs of
propulsion system.
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Input Voltage 690V Ambient temperature 0°C – 45°C

Dynamic +10% -15% Ambient temperature can be increased to 50°C if
Transient +20% -15% load is reduced to 90% of nominal value.
Input frequency 50Hz / 60Hz Cooling water temperature 20°C – 38°C

Dynamic +6% -6% Freshwater
Transient +10% -10%
Panel Color RAL7032
Output voltage
DFE 630V Service space 900mm - Front
12/24 puls 690V 100mm - Side
(without cooling)
Output frequency 0 – 100Hz 300mm - Side
(with cooling)
Input short circuit capacity 85kA – 1s 300mm - Top
0mm - Rear
Output short circuit capacity NA (600mm recommended)
Aux voltage
690V
480V
450V
440V
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Diode Rectifier
DESCRIPTION The rectifier system includes 6 pulse,12 pulse or 24
pulse diode bridges without fuses. The diodes are
2.1 RECTIFIER protected by Rectifier Protection Unit(RPU) and RC
protection.
Input section
ACB breaker
Input section can also be fitted with input ACB
breakers (Request Option). These breakers will be
motor operated and have overload protection.
Breaker size and short circuit level depend on
transformer rating.
Precharge / pre excitation

DC Capacitor precharge
Propulsion Drives will need precharge of the DC
capacitors before closing of external breaker in
Switchboard. A Precharge choke (6-pulse system) or Module rating 1500ADC consists of 3 diode modules.
transformer (12-pulse system) will charge the DC
capacitors within a few seconds before input breaker Module rating 3000ADC consists of 6 diode modules.
can close
. Module rating 2 x 1500ADC consists of 6 diode
Transformer pre excitation modules.
For 12-pulse and 24 pulse Module rating 2 x 3000ADC consists of 12 diode

units the Precharge modules.
transformer also exitate the
input transformer. Inrush Module rating 4 x 750ADC consists of 12 diode
current on main transformer modules.
can be reduced to 2xIn
The diodes are mounted on the combined heat sink /
water-cooling unit.
Rectifier Protection Unit (RPU)

Input Choke The RPU has the functionality to detect DC short
For 6 pulse system an input choke may be included circuit, over-current in overload situations,
to reduce harmonic content on input unbalanced phase currents and diode failure due to a
voltage. diode break or a diode short circuit, which will send
The input choke will normally have 2% trip signal to the input circuit breaker on AC side of
reactance. For large drives two chokes the rectifier/transformer within 200ms.
can operate in parallel. To increase load
sharing we recommend using parallel Current sensing of Requirement
cables from switchboard. 12 pulse. to feeding breaker
RMS calculation with Instantaneous Trip time

8,2kHz <100mS
Overload integral Short Circuit Capacity

Short circuit sensing <85kA
Diode failure sensing
Frequency calculation 3WL <40mS trip time
NX PlusC <70mS trip time
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DC Bus loads up to 400kW continuous braking power. and

The DC bus runs in the top of the cubicle. The upper one for 850kW continuous braking power.
bus bar is positive is and the lower bus bar is
negative. Both positive and negative include bus bars All types have switching frequencies
with different ratings. Total current capacity for the 0,8 – 1.0 kHz. Braking will start at
DC bus is 1040V DC (adjustable). Full braking
capacity at 1070V DC (adjustable).
2900A at 45 °C (each
pole 2x10x100). Short The design of the braking circuit
circuit strength for the depends on both chopper and
Bus Bar is 100kA 1s. braking resistor. This is described in
4000A at 45 °C (each separate item.
pole 3x10x100). Short
circuit strength for the
Bus Bar is 100kA 1s. Braking Resistor (Request Option)
For braking purpose a Braking Resistor must be
Tinning of Bus Bars (option) is possible. included together with the Braking Chopper. The
Silver coating (option) is possible only on cable Braking Resistor must be defined depending on load
terminals to motors and incomers. characteristics in each individual case.
Controlled Energy Storage CES (Request Option)

DC Bus switch (Request Option) The CES is a DC/DC converter which can push
A motorized switch can be used to energy in two directions independent of the voltage
connect two or more individual drive levels used for energy storage via battery or Ultra
systems. The motor is operated with a capacitor.
230V supply controlled by the Simatic control system.
On the front of the door there is a manual switch for
direct control of the motor. The breaker can operate
at two ratings, 2500A DCnom and 4000A DCnom. This
breaker is padlock able in both on and off positions.
Note! This motorized switch not be considered as a

circuit breaker (due to lack of short circuit capacity).
DC Chopper (Request Option)

The chopper will be connected to the drive inverter
and will have the required energy transfer capacity to
achieve safe electrical braking.
There are three different sizes of chopper. One for

loads up to 50kW continuous braking power, one for
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2.2 INVERTER
IGBT Inverter
The Sinamics water-cooled inverter drive is based on
the latest IGBT technology.
Main component in the inverter section are:
DC capacitor
IGBT’s with Snubber protection
Output current sensing
The DC fuses are also included in this part. These

fuses are implemented for safety purposes and will
have no function on limiting output current of each
drive. There are fuses in both the positive and in the
negative pole.
DC capacitor includes 3 capacitors in series, 4 – 9 in

parallel (depending on rating). For heavy duty
additional capacitors can be accommodated (up to 9
in parallel) (option).
In each switch there is one IGBT’s. Each 1800V /

600A. Depending on load the operating frequency
can be shifted between 1,25kHz and 2,5kHz. The
Inverter losses will rise at higher frequencies.
The output current sensing is fed back to the drive

control.
Output feed reactor (Request Option)

Output feeder reactor can be implemented in case of
long motor cables or in case of
low class motor insulation.
Output filter (Request Option)

Output filters can also be supplied on request.
This filter may be used if propulsion motors not are
designed for IGBT operation.
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2.3 HMI INTERFACE Isolation switch screen

The isolation switch can be operated manually when
The HMI touch interface panel is designed for the drive is in local control
convenient and functional communication with the
operator.
The panels visualize alarms, status, and a
faultfinding guide. Set points and parameter settings
can also be set at these panels.
Normal operation mode
Give status on the drive and shows the load

characteristics at a glance. Touch the panel for new
information and pictures.
Inverter screen
From this panel it is possible to enter the different

sub-windows.
Control screen
The control screen is accessed by clicking on the
“Control” button. The control screen allows the
operator to take control for local operation and then
control the converter. Motor screen
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System screen
Alarm Log Screen
Alarm List Screen
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2.4 PROPULSION SOFTWARE

The propulsion control software consists of two parts,
Pre charging of converter transformers a PLC unit for control and interface, and the control
(12- or 24-pulse systems) unit for the inverter. They communicate with each
other via Profibus or Profinet. Most internal signals
Complete internal control are connected to the Control unit for the inverter,
preventing propulsion system shutdown due to while most external signals are connected to the
unexpected transient-voltage drops in the main PLC.
power
system Start & Stop
An “ON” command starts the precharging sequence.
Control of integrated freshwater heat exchanger As soon as the DC-voltage is above 80%, the main
system circuit breaker will close and the drive is “Ready to
run”.
Propeller control, including: An “OFF” command opens the main circuit breaker.
• characteristics to adapt load steps As default, the “ON” and “OFF” commands are given
to diesel engine capability as positive pulses.
• characteristics to adapt propeller load steps
(i.e. propeller out of water) MCB control
• power control mode for transit operation to achieve The main circuit breaker is fully controlled from the
a stable load on the generators without influence of DCS SW via the two command signals “Close CB”
wind/wave/current conditions. and “Open CB” together with the feedback signal “CB
• speed control mode for DP or maneuvering is closed”.
• step less switching from speed control to power The feedback signal is monitored both during start-up
control mode depending on vessel speed and operation.
• constant and stable power outtake from the diesel If the “CB is closed “ signal is not present 2s after the
gen-sets, independent of sea-conditions “Close CB” command is given, the shutdown called
•highest possible diesel-generator set efficiency in all “17 Trip: No feedback from circuit breaker” will be
operational sea conditions without any limitation of triggered.
power outtake If the “CB is closed” disappears during running, the
• characteristics to prevent reverse power during alarm “18 Warning: No feedback from circuit breaker”
azimuth turnings (i.e. wind milling), eliminating the will be given (no shutdown).
need for braking resistors in the frequency converter
•handling of azimuth thrusters for operation in either Pre-charge control
direction of rotation The frequency converter is provided with a special
• standardized interface for propellers, DP-system, pre-charging circuit.
thruster control and joystick systems To prevent high in-rush currents when closing the
main circuit breaker (MCB), the rectifier is provided
with a pre-charging circuit that besides from charging
the intermediate circuit capacitors also magnetizes
the transformer feeding the drive. This pre-charging
circuit is supplied from the converter’s aux. supply.
This allows closing of the MCB without any in-rush
current. With the Pre-charge circuit, only active
power consumption and with a GPA (Generator
Power Adaptation) system, the propulsion system is
to be considered as a non heavy consumer.
There is a two step monitoring of the Pre-charge
function.
The DC level in the DC-Link must become higher
than 10 % within 2 seconds.
The DC-level in the DC-Link must become higher
than 760 Volt within 10 seconds.
If either of these steps is not fulfilled, the system
shuts down with failure message "Pre-charging
failure".
It is also possible to select between pre-charging with
“Make before break” and “Break before make”
between Pre-charge and main circuit breaker. The
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latter is used if there is no transformer between torque. In bollard condition the full torque will occur at
switchboard and converter. lower speed than in free run.
Lever in zero RCS (Remote Control System) mode

If the converter is in DP/Joy or RCS mode the If the levers on bridge are hardwired down to the
inverter pulses and set point will be enabled directly BlueDrive, the DCS SW must have a safety function
and the converter will change status to “Running” and related start when the lever is out of zero.
will follow the speed set point. The converter will stay If the levers are not hardwired but comes through a
in running status until a stop command is received. RCS PLC with this safety function included, the DCS
If the converter is not in DP/Joy or RCS mode it will SW may be parameterized without this function.
wait for the “Lever in zero” signal to confirm a lever
out of zero movement before the inverter pulses and Direction of rotation
set point are enabled, then the converter will change Normally the DCS SW is set up for one direction of
status to “Running” and will follow the speed set rotation and a minimum speed. Other possibilities are
point. 2 directions, 2 directions with minimum speed (zero
The “Lever in zero” signal can be a digital input or an dead band) and 2 directions but a lower maximum
evaluation of the speed set point analog input. negative rpm than maximum positive rpm.
Always enable Braking

If the converter is not in DP/Joy or RCS mode the When only one direction of rotation there is normally
parameter “Always enable” is vital. When the no need to brake down the rpm, the propeller will just
converter is in running status and the lever is put be wind milling if the set point is lower than the actual
back to zero and stays there for more than 3 minutes, value.
then the value of “Always enable” is evaluated. The BlueDrive E has the following possibilities if
If “Always enable” = 1, then “Running” status is kept needed; braking chopper, flux braking or dynamic
“Always enable” = 0, then the converter changes braking towards the mains (AFE).
status to “Ready to run”. This means that the inverter
pulses and set point are disabled. When the lever is Slowdown
taken out of zero the next time there will be no A slowdown request or an automatic slowdown
evaluation of the “Start interlock” signal as this reduction is possible for rectifier high temp, inverter
evaluation is only for the first enable after start. high temp, motor high temp or an external DI. The
reduction level is a TP parameter. The Slowdown
RPM mode may be delayed using the Override command.
In this mode the converter will try to keep the
propeller speed constant and like the set point signal. Generator Power Adaption (GPA)
This is the default regulation mode and is preferred Limitation by generator power or current
for maneuvering and positioning. In the main switchboard, each generator is equipped
with a power transducer and a current transducer.
Power mode The generator with highest load or highest current is
To obtain a stable generator load, the power detected, and its highest level ( power or current ) is
regulation mode is normally selected for use in sent to all the BlueDrive s onboard.
transit. With power control, the motor speed and When this signal exceeds a preset level, all drives
torque can change freely within its maximal limits. are limited. If necessary, they will limit down to zero
This means that speed and torque are continuously load to prevent the generators from being
adapting themselves to obtain fixed power overloaded.
consumption according to the power reference given The GPA signal is monitored bye the DCS SW.
by the set point signal. This is important in heavy sea
condition. Limitation by generator frequency
When a diesel engine is overloaded, the engine
DP / Joy mode speed will drop. The propulsion converters will detect
This mode is made for control from Dynamic this by measuring a drop in the frequency on its
Positioning (DP) and Joystick system. The propeller supply. When this frequency drops below a set value
is speed controlled and always enabled. That means (57,5 Hz by 60 Hz nominal frequency), all drives are
that it does not need any “Lever in zero” to start. limited. If necessary, they will limit down to zero load
Propellers for main propulsion are normally designed to prevent the generators from being overloaded.
for full power at full speed forward. The DP mode is This function will prevent overload if the normal GPA
normally used when the ship is laying still (bollard system fails. It will also detect fault in the supply of
condition). Then the propeller can not use the drive fuel or air to the diesel engines.
full power because the drive is limited by its maximal
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Internal water cooling pumps (57,5 Hz by 60 Hz nominal frequency), all drives are
As a protection against insufficient cooling, or failures limited. If necessary, they will limit down to zero
in the cooling system, the DCS SW monitors both load to prevent the generators from being
cooling water flow and heat sink temperature. In overloaded.
addition the water level in the expansion tank is
monitored, and in case of a leakage, an alarm is Power Regulation
given. Modes of operation
The DCS SW may be parameterized for no pumps,
one pump or two pumps and with or without pump Speed reg. mode (RPM Mode):
load monitoring. In this mode the converter will try to keep the
For dual pump systems the pumps are alternated by propeller speed constant like the reference signal.
each start of the converter. When the converter is not This is the default regulation mode and is preferred
running, the pump(s) can be started and stopped for maneuvering and positioning.
from the touch-panel for testing.
DP mode:
External water cooling pumps This mode is made for control from Dynamic
The DCS SW may be parameterized for no pumps, Positioning (DP) and Joystick system. The propeller
one pump or two pumps. is speed controlled and always enabled. That means
For dual pump systems the pumps are alternated by that it does not need any “throttle zero” to start.
each start of the converter. When the converter is not Propellers for main propulsion are normally designed
running, the pump(s) can be started and stopped for full power at full speed forward. The DP
from the touch-panel for testing. mode are normally used when the ship is laying still
(bollard condition). Then the propeller can not
GPA use the drive full power because the drive is limited
Generator Power Adaptation (GPA) by its maximal torque. In bollard condition the
In the main switchboard, each generator is equipped full torque will occur at lower speed than in free run.
with a power transducer that generates a signal
proportional to the generator load. The signal from Power reg. mode:
the generator with the highest load is To obtain a stable generator load, the power
selected and sent to every propulsion converter on regulation mode is normally selected for use in
the vessel. When this signal exceeds the value transit.
corresponding to generator full load, all drives are With power control, the motor speed and torque can
limited. If necessary, they will limit down to zero load change freely within its maximal limits. This means
to prevent the generators from being overloaded. that speed and torque are continuously adapting
If there are faults in the load sharing between the themselves to obtain fixed power consumption
diesel engines that drives the generators, the according to the power reference given by the
converter drives will limit when the engine with the reference signal. This is important in heavy sea
highest load is at its maximum power. condition.
Limitation by generator current.

In the main switchboard, each generator is equipped
with a current transducer that generates a signal
proportional to the generator current. The signal from
the generator with the highest current
is selected and sent to every propulsion converter on
the vessel. When this signal exceeds the value
corresponding to generator nominal
current, all drives are limited. If necessary, they will
limit down to zero load to prevent the generators
from tripping on over current.
If there are faults in the voltage control of the
generators, the converter drives will limit when the
generator with the highest current is at its maximum.
Limitation by generator frequency.

When a diesel engine is overloaded, the engine
speed will drop. The propulsion converters will detect
this by measuring a drop in the frequency on its
supply. When this frequency drops below a set value
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2.5 COOLING
Water-Cooling Maintenance valves for redundant pumps make it
The Converter system (Rectifiers and Inverters) is possible to change pumps / motors during operation.
water-cooled. Either with open loop fresh water-
cooling (Request Option), closed loop fresh water- Automatic air relief valve for bleeding out of air
cooling system with primary fresh water (Standard), bubbles in the water.
or closed loop fresh water-cooling system with Strainer with bypass valve for possibility of cleaning
primary seawater (Request Option). during operation (option).
Expansion tank for reduction of pressure fluctuations
Closed loop water-cooling systems may be and water reservoir.
integrated in the converters, or as an individual skid. Temperature and pressure monitoring and indication.
Water filling and draining valves.
Double set of output pipes to the VFD line-up enable
disconnection of one half for convenient
maintenance.
The dew point will be one important parameter to

evaluate when establishing the water cooling circuitry
for a drilling drive. Water flow, quality and
temperature minimum and maximum values will be
considered in specific layouts of the water-cooling
systems for applied drive elements.
External freshwater,
closed loop internal freshwater.
(standard solution)
A typical PID is shown beneath. The number of
Rectifiers, Choppers and Inverters may vary
depending on drive application. The PID show dual
pumps. Also single pump may be delivered.
Requirements to external freshwater

• Free from oil, floating particles, glycol and mineral
salts.
• Max. particle size: 0.5 mm
• Water Inlet temperature: +20°C - +38°C (+4°C -
+38°C as option)
• Water inlet pressure: Max. 5 Bar
• Strainer to be included externally
Rectifier 1 V401 Air ventilation valve V13 Pump outlet service valve
V301 Air ventilation valve V21 Pump inlet service valve
V201 Air ventilation valve V22 Pump non return valve
V101 Air ventilation valve V23 Pump outlet service valve
V01 Air ventilation valve M1/M2 Motor

Rectifier 2
V02 Filling / Drain P1/P2 Pump
V03 Preassure needle valve P03 Preassure meetering
V11 Pump inlet service valve HX1 Heat exchanger
V12 Pump non return valve T10 Expansion tank
Chopper
T10
P1 / M1
V101
V11 V12 V13
Inverter 1
P2/ M2
Water-cooling systems will be interfaced to other V201 V21 V22 V23
systems on the vessel and will normally include Inverter 2
Heat exchanger for separation of external raw water

and internal closed loop
V301
Inverter 3
V03 P03 V02 HX1 V01
Single or Redundant pumps for circulation of the VFD V401
cooling water will be included in the closed loop Inverter 4

External connection DN50 PN10 Metric Flange.
cooling system.
External piping Minimum DN50 SS316.
Pressure at connection point 2,0 bar G at specified cooling-
water flow.
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Requirements to internal freshwater BRAKING SYSTEM

• Free from oil, floating particles, glycol and
mineral salts. Braking System
• With Antifrogen N (10% - 20%) The regenerative energy can, in case full dynamic
• Max. particle size: ≤0.1 mm braking is decided upon, be absorbed by resistive
• pH-value: 6.0 – 8.0 load connected to the DC Bus of a drive. This
• Amount of chlorides: <40ppm functionality can be facilitated by use of air and/or
• Amount of sulphates: <50ppm water-cooled resistors. It is recognized that the
• Total amount of soluble matter: 340ppm individual drive elements could be viewed as “one
• Copper piping must be avoided valve” capable to handle the energy reserves
• Carbon Steel piping must be avoided represented by one assigned drive motor in both
• PVC piping must be avoided motor and regenerative mode of operation.
• Water Inlet temperature: +20°C - +45°C Emergency Brake should be installed as an
• Strainer to be included externally (1,2mm) independent back up to the main brake systems.
Piping will be of Stainless Steel or PP. Flanges will The design flexibility of integrated or stand-alone
be DN40/DN50 Metric (other as option) VFD elements will be maintained by the use of
dedicated choppers/resistors to every drive motor.
External freshwater directly from the vessel
(no heat exchanger in Converter) Chopper (Option)
(on request). The chopper unit is described earlier in this
Requirements to internal freshwater description. Please refer to this chapter.
• Free from oil, floating particles, glycol and
mineral salts. Braking Resistor (Request Option)
• With Antifrogen N (10% - 20%) Air-cooled or water-cooled braking resistors are built
• Max. particle size: ≤0.1 mm as separate units.
• pH-value: 6.0 – 8.0
• Amount of chlorides: <40ppm External resistor elements designed for 1070VDC
• Amount of sulphates: <50ppm
• Total amount of soluble matter: 340ppm
• Copper piping must be avoided
• Carbon Steel piping must be avoided
• PVC piping must be avoided
• Water Inlet temperature: +20°C - +45°C
• Strainer to be included externally (1,2mm)
Piping will be of Stainless Steel or PP. Flanges will

be DN40/DN50 Metric (other as option)
External seawater,
closed loop internal freshwater
(on request).
Requirements to external seawater
• Free from oil and floating particles.
• Max. particle size: 0.5 mm
• Water Inlet temperature: +5°C - +38°C
• Strainer to be included externally (1,2mm)
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2.6 CUBICLE DESIGN

Mechanical structure
The standard Sicube system are designed for AC Bottom frame
voltages up to 1000V and with short circuit levels up For these systems there will normally be a bottom
to 100kA 1s. frame with height 120mm. This bottom frame is made
of painted carbon steel and can be welded or bolted
Frame to the foundation. Water pipes (stainless steel) run in
The frame, the cubicle's front and rear inside the frame. Due to weight
load-bearing elements, limitations the bottom frame lengths are limited to
consists of rigid steel approximately 4 meters.
sections that are linked
to one another. The Protective earth
frame is bolted together. A copper bar 40x10mm (1000A) run in front of each
There is used 2,5mm cubicle for protective earthing. This copper bar may
sheet steel with be (optionally) insulated from the cubicle structure.
galvanised surface.
Ingress Protection
Top plates Standard Ingress protection is IP 22 (IEC 60529) with
The top plates are open bottom and cable access from below.
bolted onto the frame Higher IP protections are available upon request
from the top. Moving the (option) IP44
cubicles by crane is Closed bottom may also be affiliated as option.
possible without taking
off the top plates. There Surface treatment
is used 2,0mm sheet Frame, top plate and side panels are galvanized.
steel with powder Internal assembly plates are also galvanized.
coated surface. Front panel and doors are powder painted.
Back panels and side panels Cable entrance

The back panels and side panels are bolted onto the All cable entrance via bottom. Cable access also via
frame from the side. There is used 2,0mm sheet steel top (option) is possible, but this depends on different
with galvanized surface. cubicle type and ingress protection required.
Panel doors Lifting and transportation

The panel doors are hinged with tree or four hinges The Sicube system are designed for lifting from top in
on each door. There is used 2,0mm sheet steel with sections up to approximately 4 meters.
powder coated surface. Spring mounted locks
reliably prevent unintentional flying open of the doors. Surface treatment
At the same time, they permit a safe equalization of Frame, top plate and side panels are galvanized.
pressure in the event of an arcing fault. Internal assembly plates are also galvanized.
The doors open to an angle of approximately 180° Front panel and doors are powder painted.
with single-cubicle arrangement and 140° with multi-
cubicle arrangement. Powder painting specification
Base plates Cleaning

To seal the Sicube cubicles in the downward Washing, removal of grease, appliance of a 0,3 - 0,9
direction, a multi-part galvanized steel plate can be g/m² layer of iron phosphate.
bolted into the frame (option). This base plate can be Thereafter items are washed in clean water.
perforated to pass through cables. For enhanced Hot rolled profiles are sandblasted before appliance
requirements, the base opening can be sealed on of iron phosphate.
site with a commercially available sealing compound.
Electrostatic Powder coating
Partition sheets Powder: Epoxy polyester powder.
According to the required form of internal separation Standard colors: - Light grey, RAL 7032 (Other colors
partition sheets are available to separate the as option).
cubicles. The partition sheets are located left-hand Surface:
inside the frame dimensions. - Fine structure
- Dull, 10-35 v / 85º,
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- EN ISO 2813
Thickness: 75 +/- 25 µm
Salt fog test: 48 hrs. EN ISO 7253
Lattice cut: Gt-0. EN ISO 2409
Bending test: Ø 12 mm. EN ISO 1519
Hardnes: > 80. EN ISO 2815
Repair
In case of minor transportation damages, scratches
etc., a special mending lacquer is to be used:
12 ml: SWF 5.3720.1/0882, RAL 7032
1 litre: SWF5.3120.1/0687,RAL7032
Pressure relief flaps

Roof of BlueDrive cubicles with pressure relief flaps
has been type tested according to IEC 61641for
internal arc testing.
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2.7 REGULATIONS
Normative References, codes, rules and Certifying Approvals

regulations DnV
IEC 61892 Mobile and Fixed offshore units - ABS
Electrical installations GL
IEC 60027 Letter symbols for Electrical Techn. LRS
IEC 60038 IEC Standard Voltages BV
IEC 60044 Instrument Transformers CCS
IEC 60092 Electrical installations in Ships Others on request
IEC 60146 Semiconductor Converters
IEC 60255 Electrical Relays
IEC 60269 Low Voltage Fuses
IEC 60455 Basic and safety principles for man-
machine interface
IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by
enclosures (IP code)
IEC 60617 Graphic symbols for diagrams
IEC 60721 Classification of environmental
conditions
IEC 60947 Low Voltage switchgear and control
gear
IEC 61000 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
IEC 61000-4-4 Fast transient, burst test
IEC 61000-4-3 Electromagnetic field immunity
IEC 61000-4-2 Electrostatic discharge immunity
IEC 61800 Adjustable speed electrical power
drive systems
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ARRANGEMENTS
560kW / 800kW / 1000kW / 1200kW (DFE)
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
Rectifier/ Inverter
Cool
Control Master
2150mm
1308mm 850mm
BOTTOM VIEW (cable access)
1500kW (DFE)

Rectifier/
Cool Inverter Master
Control
2150mm
1508mm 850mm
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1900kW / 2250kW (DFE)

Rectifier/ Inverter Inverter
Cool
Control Master Slave
2150mm
1710mm 850mm
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560kW / 800kW / 1000kW / 1200kW (12 pulse)

Rectifier/ Inverter
Cool
Control Master
2150mm
1308mm 850mm
1500kW (12pulse)

Rectifier/
Cool Inverter Master
Control
2150mm
1508mm 850mm
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1900kW / 2250kW (12pulse)

Cool
2150mm
1710mm 850mm
2650kW/2850kW (12 pulse)

Rectifier/
Cool Inverter Master Inverter Slave
Control
2150mm
2110mm 850mm
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3420kW (12pulse)

Inverter Rectifier/ Inverter Inverter
Cool
Master Control Slave Slave
2150mm
2212mm 850mm
3880kW/4560kW (12 pulse)

Inverter Inverter Rectifier/ Inverter Inverter
Cool
Slave Master Control Slave Slave
2150mm
2614mm 850mm
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4270kW (12pulse)

Rectifier/
Cool Inverter Master Inverter Slave Inverter Slave
Control
2150mm
2812mm 850mm
5300kW (12pulse)

Rectifier/
Cool Inverter Slave Inverter Master Inverter Slave Inverter Slave
Control
2150mm
3414mm 850mm
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5300kW/5700kW (12pulse)

Rectifier/
Cool Inverter Slave Inverter Master Rectifier Inverter Slave Inverter Slave
Control
2150mm
4016mm 850mm
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560kW / 800kW / 1000kW / 1200kW (24 pulse)

Rectifier/ Inverter
Cool Control
Control Master
2150mm
1910mm 850mm
1500kW (24 pulse)

Rectifier/
Cool Control Inverter Master
Control
2150mm
2110mm 850mm
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1900kW/2250kW (24pulse)

Cool Control
2150mm
2312mm 850mm
2650kW (24 pulse)

Rectifier/
Cool Control Inverter Master Inverter Slave
Control
2150mm
2712mm 850mm
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2850kW (24Pulse)

Rectifier/ Rectifier/
Cool Inverter Master Inverter Slave
Control Control
2150mm
2712mm 850mm
3420kW (24Pulse)

Inverter Rectifier/ Rectifier/ Inverter Inverter
Cool
Master Control Control Slave Slave
2150mm
2814mm 850mm
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4270kW (24Pulse)

Cool Inverter Master Inverter Slave Inverter Slave
Control Control
2150mm
3414mm 850mm
3800kW/4560kW (24Pulse)

Inverter Inverter Rectifier/ Rectifier/ Inverter Inverter
Cool
Slave Master Control Control Slave Slave
2150mm
3216mm 850mm
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5300kW/5700kW (24Pulse)

Cool Inverter Slave Inverter Master Inverter Slave Inverter Slave
Control Control
2150mm
4016mm 850mm
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The intention of this document is to provide generic

Detailed information can be found in equipment

AC squirrel cage motors

The BlueDrive Propulsion Converter System is an AC

AC Single Drive system

In short, the converter consists of a rectifier in a DFE

Drive Transformer for 12 pulse

The Simatic PLC includes:

unit consists of a braking chopper and an external Earth Fault Monitoring

Anti condensation heating

The anti condensation heating in the propulsion

1.3 STANDARD RATINGS

690V Bluedrive Single Propulsion Converter

1.4 STANDARD OPTIONS

z = H02 Counter flange for water connection.

z = H03 Counter flange with flex. water connection.

z = I05 External Emergency stop

1.5 REQUEST OPTIONS Other input / output voltage

Special water cooling requirements

Tinning of bus bars

Silver coating of cable terminals to motors and

Cable input / output with top entry.

Additional monitoring input

Input Voltage 690V Ambient temperature 0°C – 45°C

Input frequency 50Hz / 60Hz Cooling water temperature 20°C – 38°C

Precharge / pre excitation

For 12-pulse and 24 pulse Module rating 2 x 3000ADC consists of 12 diode

Rectifier Protection Unit (RPU)

RMS calculation with Instantaneous Trip time

Overload integral Short Circuit Capacity

DC Bus loads up to 400kW continuous braking power. and

Controlled Energy Storage CES (Request Option)

Note! This motorized switch not be considered as a

DC Chopper (Request Option)

There are three different sizes of chopper. One for

The DC fuses are also included in this part. These

DC capacitor includes 3 capacitors in series, 4 – 9 in

In each switch there is one IGBT’s. Each 1800V /

The output current sensing is fed back to the drive

Output feed reactor (Request Option)

Output filter (Request Option)

2.3 HMI INTERFACE Isolation switch screen

Normal operation mode

Give status on the drive and shows the load

From this panel it is possible to enter the different

Alarm Log Screen

Alarm List Screen

2.4 PROPULSION SOFTWARE

Lever in zero RCS (Remote Control System) mode

Always enable Braking

Limitation by generator current.

Limitation by generator frequency.

The dew point will be one important parameter to

Requirements to external freshwater

V301 Air ventilation valve V21 Pump inlet service valve

V201 Air ventilation valve V22 Pump non return valve