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See also [[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Induction_Furnace]]
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[[Category:Specifications]]
=Design Rationale=
[[Category:Induction Furnace]]
 
=Specifications=
*Input – 24V DC using IGBTs that can handle that
*Output  - LOTS AMPS
*No need for pure sine wave signal generator
 
==Particulars==
*Continuous output power: 2500 Watts
*dc input / operating voltage: 10 to 120 DC
*Output voltage: 120-480 Volts ac
*Output frequency: 60 Hz +/- 0.5 Hz
*No load minimum operating temperature: 25 degrees F
*Full load maximum operating temperature: 140 degrees F
*Efficiency: >90%
*AC Output Socket Type: 3 bolt down connectors
*High input voltage protection: 15V
*Low input voltage shutdown: 10V
*Internal fuse protection
 
=Links=
*http://www.uie.org/webfm_send/391
 
=Deployment Strategy=
*Initial prototype is a 2.5 kW module in 1 phase, later modules are slave modules for stackability
 
[[Category:Specifications]][[Category:Induction Furnace]]

Revision as of 03:46, 20 January 2012

See also [[1]]

Design Rationale

Specifications

  • Input – 24V DC using IGBTs that can handle that
  • Output - LOTS AMPS
  • No need for pure sine wave signal generator

Particulars

  • Continuous output power: 2500 Watts
  • dc input / operating voltage: 10 to 120 DC
  • Output voltage: 120-480 Volts ac
  • Output frequency: 60 Hz +/- 0.5 Hz
  • No load minimum operating temperature: 25 degrees F
  • Full load maximum operating temperature: 140 degrees F
  • Efficiency: >90%
  • AC Output Socket Type: 3 bolt down connectors
  • High input voltage protection: 15V
  • Low input voltage shutdown: 10V
  • Internal fuse protection

Links

Deployment Strategy

  • Initial prototype is a 2.5 kW module in 1 phase, later modules are slave modules for stackability