ABB GBU72 3BHE055094R0002 / 3BHE031197R0001 / 3BHB030310R0001

Product Name

Core Functions & Technical Positioning

1. High-Voltage Power Switching
• IGCT Technology: Integrates a Gate Turn-Off Thyristor (GTO) with a low-inductance gate drive circuit, enabling fast switching (up to 10 kHz) and high current handling (e.g., 150 A at 415 V) .
• Dual-Quadrant Operation: Supports bidirectional power flow, making it suitable for regenerative drives and energy storage systems.
2. Precision Control
• Integrated Gate Drive: Features built-in overcurrent protection and desaturation detection to ensure safe operation under fault conditions.
• Optical Interface: Uses fiber-optic communication (e.g., 5 Mbps) for galvanic isolation and noise immunity .
3. Modular Design
• Compact Form Factor: Measures 91 mm in height, allowing integration into space-constrained systems like industrial inverters and static VAR compensators (SVCs) .
• Plug-and-Play Compatibility: Interfaces with ABB’s ACS880 drives and RELION protection relays for seamless system integration.

Technical Specifications

Application Scenarios

1. Industrial Drives
• Medium-Voltage Motors: Powers pumps, compressors, and conveyors in chemical plants and mining operations.
• Wind Turbines: Enables variable-speed control of permanent magnet generators for grid synchronization.
2. Power Systems
• HVDC Transmission: Used in converter stations to stabilize grid frequency and reduce harmonic distortion.
• Energy Storage: Manages DC-AC conversion in battery energy storage systems (BESS) for peak shaving.
3. Renewables
• Solar Inverters: Converts DC power from solar panels to AC for grid integration, supporting MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking).
• Hydroelectric Plants: Controls turbine speed and power output in pumped-storage systems.

Compatibility & Integration

• System Compatibility:
• ACS880 Drives: Directly compatible with ABB’s industrial drive platform, supporting redundant control loops.
• Third-Party PLCs: Interfaces with Siemens S7-400 and Rockwell ControlLogix via OPC UA gateways.
• Expansion Options:
• IGCT Half-Bridge Modules: Can be paralleled with 5SHY4045L0006 to achieve higher current ratings (e.g., 1200 A) .
• Surge Protection: Requires ATA4S-10 terminal blocks for overvoltage suppression in harsh environments.
• Software Ecosystem:
• DriveWindow PC: Configures switching parameters, fault thresholds, and redundancy settings.
• Ability Condition Monitoring: Enables predictive maintenance via cloud-based analytics (optional add-on).