PowerModule™ PM3000W
Configurable Power Converter for Wind Energy Systems
Wind energy demand is increasing worldwide. To keep up with that demand, utilities and wind farm operators must rapidly deploy optimized wind power conversion systems.
Developed specifically for wind power applications, AMSC’s PM3000W power converters provide a wide range of time-saving, performance-optimizing advantages for multiple wind energy applications:
High power density up to 130W/in3 (8W/cm3)
Developed for wind power applications
- Wind power-specific interface and application modules
- Double conversion architecture
- Common laminated DC bus with dynamic control
- Mono-frame construction
- Advanced grid compatibility (50 Hz/60 Hz)
- Universal generator connectivity
- Supports low voltage ride through (LVRT) to meet grid interconnection requirements
- Industry standard D-VAR® technology supports reactive compensation.
Enables rapid product development
- Rapid configuration to meet different software and hardware application needs
- Remote programmability
Ease of use
- Remote communication
- Self-protected
- Slide mounts
- Ground fault protection
- Fault annunciation
- Product protection against malfunction
Scalable design
- Modular, standard building block (also known as Power Electronic Building Block, or PEBB)
- Bi-directional functionality
- Parallel operation
>>Download the PM3000W Data Sheet.
The best solution for worldwide wind applications
The PM3000W can be used with asynchronous, synchronous, induction and permanent magnet generators; 50 Hz / 60 Hz. An intelligent and highly integrated power converter, it’s become the proven solution for reliable wind power applications.
>>Download Application Note 1002: “AmsCAN Protocol Overview.”
>>Download the PM3000 SDK Order Form
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