2A500-280HFRL3 AEG - Thyro Power Controller
2A500-280HFRL3 Description
2A500-280HFRL3 is a 600 V AC thyristor power controller made by AEG. Thyro power controllers like this regulate electric heaters, furnaces, infrared emitters and transformer loads.
Need the 2A500-280HFRL3? USComponent stocks and sources power modules for repair shops, OEMs and maintenance teams worldwide. Request a quote and we'll confirm availability and lead time. Always compare against the datasheet before ordering.
Summary of Features
AEG Thyro power controller: a digital thyristor (SCR) power controller for precise control of electrical heating and other resistive and transformer loads. Single-, two- and three-phase versions, integrated semiconductor fuse, operating modes such as full-wave switching (TAKT) and phase-angle firing (VAR) depending on the model, and set point input by analog signal (0-20 mA / 0-10 V), digital input or optional fieldbus module.
Target Applications
AEG 2A500-280HFRL3 is used for power control of electrical heating in industrial furnaces and ovens, glass manufacturing equipment, plastic extruders and presses, automotive paint drying lines, chemical pipe trace heating, packaging shrink tunnels and infrared drying in printing machines.
Key Specifications
AEG 2A500-280HFRL3 is a Thyro-A two-phase digital thyristor (SCR) power controller for three-phase loads in economy circuit, 500 V, 280 A, with integrated semiconductor fuse (H), fault relay (R) and load monitoring (L), forced ventilation (F). Source: AEG / Advanced Energy Thyro-A datasheet.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Ratings | |
| Series | Thyro-A (H RL3) |
| Phase version | 2A: two-phase, for three-phase load in cost-saving 3-phase circuit |
| Rated voltage | 500 V (-15% / +10%) |
| Rated current | 280 A |
| Unit rating at 500 V | 242 kVA |
| Power loss | 660 W |
| Mains frequency | 47-63 Hz |
| Cooling | Forced ventilation |
| Functions | |
| Operating mode | TAKT (full wave switch) |
| Control types | Veff / V²eff / Ieff / I²eff |
| Set point inputs | 2 inputs: 0(4)-20 mA, 0(1)-5 V, 0(2)-10 V; switch input 3-24 V |
| Load monitoring | Adjustable response threshold |
| Relay output | Changeover, max. 250 V, 6 A, 180 W, 1500 VA |
| Analog output | 0(2)-10 V / 0(4)-20 mA |
| External supply | 24 V DC/AC (on demand) |
| Interface | USB (Thyro-Tool); optional bus module |
| Mechanical | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 250 x 393 x 241 mm |
| Approx. weight | 11 kg |
Technical document (PDF) | Request a quote for 2A500-280HFRL3 (reply within 24 hours)

