Hitachi L200 Manual Do Utilizador

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Appendix A
A–8
Torque
The rotational force exerted by a motor shaft. The units of measure-
ment consist of the distance (radius from shaft center axis) and 
force (weight) applied at that distance. Units are usually given as 
pound-feet, ounce-inches, or Newton-meters.
Transistor
A solid state, three-terminal device that provides amplification of 
signals and can be used for switching and control. While transistors 
have a linear operating range, inverters use them as high-powered 
switches. Recent developments in power semiconductors have 
produced transistors capable of handling high voltages and currents, 
all with high reliability. The saturation voltage has been decreasing, 
resulting in less heat dissipation. Hitachi inverters use state-of-the-
art semiconductors to provide high performance and reliability in a 
compact package. See also IGBT and Saturation Voltage.
Trip Event
An event that causes the inverter to stop operation is called a “trip” 
event (as in tripping a circuit breaker). The inverter keeps a history 
log of trip events. They also require an action to clear.
Watt Loss
A measure of the internal power loss of a component, the difference 
between the power it consumes and what its output delivers. An 
inverter’s watt loss is the input power minus the power delivered to 
the motor. The watt loss is typically highest when an inverter is 
delivering its maximum output. Therefore, watt loss is usually 
specified for a particular output level. Inverter watt loss specifica-
tions are important when designing enclosures.
Bibliography
Title
Author and Publisher
Variable Speed Drive Fundamentals, 2nd Ed.
Phipps, Clarence A.
The Fairmont Press, Inc. / Prentice-Hall, Inc. 1997
ISBN 0-13-636390-3
Electronic Variable Speed Drives
Brumbach, Michael E.
Delmar Publishers 1997
ISBN 0-8273-6937-9
Hitachi Inverter Technical Guide Book
Published by Hitachi, Ltd. Japan   1995
Publication SIG-E002