2PX500-16H AEG - Thyro Power Controller
2PX500-16H Description
AEG makes the 2PX500-16H, a thyristor power controller. It is used for precise power control of resistive heating, furnaces, glass and plastics processing and transformer primaries.
USComponent (Young & New Century LLC) supplies power modules, thyristors, diodes and other industrial components, including legacy parts. Contact us for a quote on the 2PX500-16H, and please confirm ratings against the datasheet before ordering.
Summary of Features
- Thyro-PX 2PX: Two-phase power controller for three-phase economic circuit
- 500 V type (rated connection voltage 230 V -20% up to 500 V +10%), 16 A type current
- Full wave switch (TAKT), soft start / soft down
- Control accuracy ±0.5% voltage or current, ±1% power
- For resistive loads, transformer loads and heating elements
- Integrated semiconductor fuse; status via touch screen display or PC tool
Technical documentation: Advanced Energy Thyro-PX
Target Applications
AEG 2PX500-16H 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 2PX500-16H is a Thyro-PX two-phase (for three-phase loads in economy circuit) digital thyristor (SCR) power controller, 500 V type voltage, 16 A, with integrated semiconductor fuse. Source: AEG / Advanced Energy Thyro-PX Series datasheet.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Ratings | |
| Series | Thyro-PX |
| Phase version | 2PX: two-phase (for three-phase loads in economy circuit) |
| Rated connection voltage | 230 V -20% to 500 V +10% |
| Rated current | 16 A |
| Frequency | 45-65 Hz |
| Control voltage | AC 90-265 V, or DC 24 V ±10% |
| Cooling | Passive convection |
| Load types | Resistive and transformer loads; loads with Rwarm/Rcold up to factor 20 (MOSI starting mode) |
| Functions | |
| Operating modes | TAKT |
| Control types | U, U², I, I², P, or without regulation |
| Control accuracy | ±0.5% voltage or current, ±1% power |
| Set point inputs | Up to 3 analog inputs, 0(4)-20 mA / 0(1)-10(2) V |
| Actual value outputs | 3 (U, I, P), 0-20 mA / 0-10 V |
| Fault signaling | 3 relays plus status / diagnostic LEDs |
| Integrated fuse | Semiconductor fuse |
| Mechanical | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 225 x 320 x 232 mm (8.9 x 12.6 x 9.1 in) |
| Weight | 10 kg (22.0 lb) |
| Ambient temperature at rated current | Up to 35°C with fan, up to 45°C with passive convection (max 40°C for UL) |
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