GE SX Series User Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
SX TRANSISTOR CONTROL Page 1
SEPARATELY EXCITED (SX) TRANSISTORIZED TRACTION MOTOR CONTROL
AND SERIES PUMP MOTOR CONTROL
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
(GE Models IC3645SR5W606F1 [software rev. BL3C and higher] and IC3645SP5U600F1)
Note: The information contained herein is intended to assist OEM's, Dealers and Users of electric vehicles
in the application, installation and service of GE solid-state controllers. This manual does not purport to
cover all variations in OEM vehicle types. Nor does it provide for every possible contingency to be met
involving vehicle installation, operation or maintenance. For additional information and/or problem
resolution, please refer the matter to the OEM vehicle manufacturer through his normal field service
channels. Do not contact GE directly for this assistance.
Table of Contents
General Electric Company May 2003
Section 1.0 INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Motor Characteristics...............................................................................................................4
1.2 Solid-State Reversing................................................................................................................5
1.3 Flexible System Application .....................................................................................................5
1.4 More Features with Fewer Components.................................................................................5
Section 2.0 FEATURES OF SX FAMILY OF MOTOR CONTROLLERS .....................................................................................6
2.1 Performance ..............................................................................................................................6
2.1.1 Oscillator Card Features...................................................................................................6
2.1.1.a Standard Operation...................................................................................................6
2.1.1.b Creep Speed ...............................................................................................................6
2.1.1.c Controlled Acceleration ...........................................................................................6
2.1.2 Current Limit.......................................................................................................................6
2.1.3 Braking................................................................................................................................6
2.1.3.a Regenerative Braking to Zero Speed.......................................................................6
2.1.3.b Pedal Position Plug Braking.....................................................................................6
2.1.3.c Auto Braking ..............................................................................................................6
2.1.4 Auxiliary Speed Control ....................................................................................................6
Revised May 2003

GE SX Series Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	SX Series
Category	Controller
Language	English