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Power Conversion

ProCraneMC
The Compact Drive Solution for Cranes
ProCraneMC
The Compact Drive Solution for Cranes
Enhanced power consumption, reduced noise
and heat emissions, low space requirements,
high level of flexibility, and ease of maintenance
- these are all features of the new powerful ProCraneMC
drive systems from GE Power Conversion.

ProCraneMC – High Due to the small footprint, up to 6 Technical Data

power density in multiple
applications
ProCraneMC impresses with its very
compact dimensions and modular system
concept, which is suitable for both mobile
and stationary crane installations. It is
particularly in installations where several
drives are harnessed together that
ProCraneMC is able to demonstrate its
true potential.
The power rating ranges from 70kW
to 2400kW. The drive platform features a
high power density, low operating costs,
a high degree of adaptability, and an very
high level of availability. By means of a
common DC link, energy is exchanged
between the active rectifier (mains pulse
inverter) on the supply side, the power
modules (motor pulse inverters), the brake
choppers, and the optional buck-boost
converters.
ProCraneMC achieves its high level of
reliability and fault tolerance thanks to a
new concept using water-cooled power
stacks and powerful controllers that can
be connected in parallel.
complete power modules can be installed
in a cubicle sized 600 x 1200 x 600mm
System:
(W x H x D). There are 3 different types of • Grid supply voltage:
power modules available: X.0, X.1 and X.2. 3AC/400V - 690V
The DC link can carry a maximum • Power range:
continuous current of 1200A. Compared 70kW - 2400kW
to conventional inverter technology, it has • Grid frequency:
been possible to decrease the size of the 50/60Hz
ProCraneMC system solution by 50% and • DC link voltage:
the weight of the power modules by 60%. DC 700V - 1070V
• DC link:
DC 1200A max.
Modular design – Power modules:
Individual structure and • Power range:
flexible upgrades 70kW/86kVA -
The modular design supports easy
244kW/298kVA
expansion. Power ratings of up to 2400
• Rated module current:
kW can be achieved by adding a busbar
70A (size X.2), 335A (X.1), 520A (X.0)
Features:
and additional mains pulse inverter units.
Our experts will be happy to advise you • Interfaces:
and adapt series-produced modules to Profibus, Can-Bus, Ethernet
your specific needs. Your optimum drive • Cubicle protection: up to IP54
solution will be produced and tested by • Liquid cooled modules
our production facility. • Ambient temperature:
-25°C to +55°C

Modular system –
Reduced dimensions
The ProCraneMC system solution is
available for various performance
ranges according to individual customer
requirements.
It essentially consists of three key
components: the power supply, the power
stack and an open and closed-loop control
unit. Mains pulse inverters, motor pulse
inverters, brake choppers, and buck-boost
converters are based on the same power
ProCraneMC - liquid cooled power electronics and modular design
electronics.
 ProCraneMC - powerful solutions for multiple
applications

Active energy Rapid response – Expert Highlights

management remote service for crane • Very compact dimensions
• Optional: Outdoor installation
ProCraneMC is a flexible system that installations supported
can be adapted for several different Teleservice provides you with rapid and
feeding requirements, e.g. also for mobile • Highly flexible system
effective support from our specialists.
standalone AC-generators. • Low noise emission
If required, our experts can respond to you • Simplified maintenance
Energy efficient operation will be realized at any location, no matter where you are.
by IGBT Inverters and Active Energy Options
Consequently, excellent operation and a
Management.
high level of availability can be achieved • Mains chokes, fuses, disconnectors,
A cost-effective diode bridge (max. current throughout the installation‘s life cycle. etc.
500A per module) in combination with
The manner in which support is provided • Heat-exchange unit
brake choppers can be used instead.
will depend on the equipment level of • Integrated process control and HMI
the installation concerned as well as the • Brake chopper
Reliability is no intended scope of the support agreement. • Diode Bridge each 500 A
coincidence
The well-developed concept of power
and control parts that can be connected
in parallel increases availability and fault
tolerance. Even in the event of a module
fault, stable operation of the crane can
continue with reduced power. Flexible
communication concepts, powerful
visualisation and intuitive operating
software complete ProCraneMC.
The drive control and crane process PLC
will be based on the same hardware
platform.
Strong interaction to the Crane
Management System TDE including the
high resolution Post-Mortem-Analysis will
provide consistent process informations
about your crane.
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Services contact:
Australia +61 2 9842 3734
Brazil +55 31 3330 5800
Canada +1 905 858 5100
Chile +56 2 27192200
China +86 21 6414 6080
France +33 1 77 31 20 00
Germany +49 69 6612 5588
+49 40 899 638 100
India +91 22 4201 9176
Japan +81 3 3588 5176
Russia +7 495 981 13 13
South Africa +2711237 0000
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UAE +971 44296161
United Kingdom +44 1788 547490
United States +1 888 434 7378
crane.service@ge.com
www.gepowerconversion.com

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