This is a Kone Elevator control and power electronics panel dated around 1999-2000 according to stickers and test marks. It does not appear to have had a user interface, unless that was connected to the RS232 port. The front reveals a control board with a -12 VDC, GND and +12 VDC power supply at the
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I added a new online calculator that will help you do the calculations for IGBT gate drive. It is useful for continues wave operation and has a optional input and output for use with Tesla coils like DRSSTCs. Check it out! http://kaizerpowerelectronics.dk/calculators/igbt-gate-drive-calculator/ Learn how to build your own Tesla coil and how to make it
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A static load test was conducted with the large CM600 DRSSTC inverter, a container with water was placed instead of the secondary coil and inverter was running at 320VDC at 1500 Ampere peak current. Read the full article at: https://kaizerpowerelectronics.dk/tesla-coils/kaizer-drsstc-iii/ Learn how to play music through a MIDI interrupter that can connect a computer to
Kaizer DRSSTC III Tested at 1500 Ampere Peak Read More »
After driving the small TO-247 IGBTs so hard that they eventually failed, I have now upgraded the half bridge with a couple of IXGN60N60C2D1 isotop IGBT bricks. It is tuned much better now and is giving a fair amount of spark length. I will need to spend more time tuning it for maximum output, but
Kaizer DRSSTC II – Upgraded and Kicking! Read More »