Chapter 1 - Introduction
DCS 500B / DCP 500B Operating Instructions IV A 1 - 1
How to use this manual
The purpose of these operating instructions is to provide detailed in-
formation on how to start up a thyristor power converter from the
DCS 500B or DCP 500B series.
Note: If it is not mentioned explicitly all details given in
these Operating Instructions will be valid for both,
series DCS 500B / DCF 500B and series DCP 500B!
Contents of this manual
Chapter 1 - Introduction
It describes how to use this manual and the boundary conditions
applying.
Chapter 2 - Start-Up Instructions
We recommend working your way through the Start-Up Instructions
step by step, since in this way you will get to perform all important
parameter setting routines.
Chapter 3 - How to Handle the Control and Display Panel
This chapter describes how to operate the CDP 31x control and
display panel.
Chapter 4 - Signals and Troubleshooting
This chapter describes the available signals and possibilities of dis-
play with DCS 500B and DCP 500B. As far as fault signals are con-
cerned there will be indicated measures (actions) to be taken for
troubleshooting.
Target group
This manual is designed to help those responsible for planning, in-
stalling, starting up and servicing the thyristor power converter.
These people should possess
• basic knowledge of physics and electrical engineering, electrical
wiring principles, components and symbols used in electrical en-
gineering, and
• basic experience with DC drives and products.
Associated
publications
The DCS 500B / DCF 500B or DCP 500B documentation includes
the following:
• System Description DCS 500B / DCF 500B
• System Description DCP 500B
• Technical Data DCS 500B / DCF 500B, DCP 500B
• Operating Instructions (this document)
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