Abstract: A method and a control arrangement for an electric power conversion system including a plurality of electric power converters, the control arrangement configured to collect data related to the electric power conversion system, determine an optimal configuration for each one of the electric power converters of the electric power conversion system on the basis of collected data through a simulation of the electric power conversion system generate, for each one of the electric power converters, a source code for a firmware of the electric power converter on the basis of the determined optimal configuration for the electric power converter in question, and re-program each one of the electric power converters with the respective source code generated for the electric power converter in question.

Abstract: A method and a control arrangement for an electric power conversion system including a plurality of electric power converters, the control arrangement configured to collect data related to the electric power conversion system, determine an optimal configuration for each one of the electric power converters of the electric power conversion system on the basis of collected data through a simulation of the electric power conversion system generate, for each one of the electric power converters, a source code for a firmware of the electric power converter on the basis of the determined optimal configuration for the electric power converter in question, and re-program each one of the electric power converters with the respective source code generated for the electric power converter in question.

Abstract: A cooled power conversion assembly comprising a first chamber, a second chamber at least partially separated from the first chamber, at least one first type device located in the first chamber, at least one second type device located in the second chamber, and cooling means comprising a first cooling element and a second cooling element. The first cooling element is adapted to transfer heat out of the first chamber, and the second cooling element is adapted to transfer heat out of the second chamber. The first cooling element is in direct contact with the at least one first type device, and the second cooling element is in a heat transfer connection with the at least one second type device through a gaseous cooling medium.

Abstract: A cooled power conversion assembly comprising a first chamber, a second chamber at least partially separated from the first chamber, at least one first type device located in the first chamber, at least one second type device located in the second chamber, and cooling means comprising a first cooling element and a second cooling element. The first cooling element is adapted to transfer heat out of the first chamber, and the second cooling element is adapted to transfer heat out of the second chamber. The first cooling element is in direct contact with the at least one first type device, and the second cooling element is in a heat transfer connection with the at least one second type device through a gaseous cooling medium.

Abstract: A method for controlling a frequency converter unit, the frequency converter unit containing an input connection for supplying electric power at an input frequency to the frequency converter unit, and an output connection for supplying electric power at an output frequency from the frequency converter unit, the method comprising a control step, in which the frequency converter unit is controlled by means of control signals. In the control step the control signals are supplied through an inductive connection to at least one wire connected to the input connection or the output connection of the frequency converter unit for transmitting electric power, the control signals being supplied to the frequency converter unit over the at least one wire.

Abstract: A method and an arrangement are provided for controlling a sensorless permanent magnet synchronous machine using a frequency converter connected to feed the machine with electrical power. A current vector having a magnitude is produced to the stator of the machine with the frequency converter, and the current vector is rotated for rotating the rotor of the machine. Prior to starting the drive, a value is defined for the magnitude of the current vector and a frequency limit. The defined value is used as the magnitude of the current vector when the rotor of the machine is rotated with a frequency that is lower than the defined frequency limit. A vector control method is used for controlling the machine when the frequency of the machine is higher than or equal to the defined frequency limit.

Abstract: A motor drive and a method in connection with a motor drive including a frequency converter are provided. The motor of the drive is connected to a load, and the motor is controlled with the frequency controller. The method includes the steps of converting changes in electrical quantities of the motor caused by actions affecting the load into observations representing the changes, selecting control symbols on the basis of matching of the sequences of observations with a set of valid patterns, and controlling the converter based on the selected symbols.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a boost converter module for a solar energy system. The boost converter module includes input poles, output poles, and a boost converter unit connected between the input poles and the output poles. The input poles can be adapted for connection to a photovoltaic device feeding an input direct voltage (DCIN). The boost converter unit can be adapted for converting the input direct voltage (DCIN) into an output voltage (VOUT) that is higher than the input direct voltage (DCIN) and to feed the output voltage (VOUT) into the output poles. The module also includes a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) unit, a base, and a lid, and input connection means and output connection means on an inner surface of the base. The lid being adapted for connecting at least one wire to the input poles and the output poles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a frequency converter comprising electric power supply devices for supplying electric power to an electric motor (26) to be connected to the frequency converter, a controller configured to control the electric power supply. In order to control the electric power supply, the frequency converter comprises a joystick (22) for conveying control signals to the controller, the joystick (22) comprising an acceleration sensor for registering movements of the joystick (22) and for generating control signals representing the movements, and a switch (24) for triggering a control cycle during which the controller receives the control signals generated by the joystick (22) for utilizing the control signals in controlling of the electric power supply.

Abstract: A heated frequency converter assembly having a resistor element and/or brake means that are configured to heat the frequency converter assembly to produce a sufficiently high operating temperature and/or to prevent moisture condensation.

Abstract: A motor drive and a method in connection with a motor drive including a frequency converter are provided. The motor of the drive is connected to a load, and the motor is controlled with the frequency controller. The method includes the steps of converting changes in electrical quantities of the motor caused by actions affecting the load into observations representing the changes, selecting control symbols on the basis of matching of the sequences of observations with a set of valid patterns, and controlling the converter based on the selected symbols.

Abstract: A method and an arrangement are provided for controlling a sensorless permanent magnet synchronous machine using a frequency converter connected to feed the machine with electrical power. A current a current vector having a magnitude is produced to the stator of the machine with the frequency converter, and the current vector is rotated for rotating the rotor of the machine. Prior to starting the drive, a value is defined for the magnitude of the current vector and a frequency limit. The defined value is used as the magnitude of the current vector when the rotor of the machine is rotated with a frequency that is lower than the defined frequency limit. A vector control method is used for controlling the machine when the frequency of the machine is higher than or equal to the defined frequency limit.

Abstract: A method and an arrangement are disclosed for monitoring connections of a switch intended for activating a safety function, the switch having at least two poles. The arrangement can supply voltages to first sides of two poles of the switch through first connections, and monitor the voltages supplied through the switch and further from second sides of the two poles of the switch to a device through second connections. The arrangement can form a voltage difference between the voltages to be supplied to the first sides of the two poles of the switch, and detect a connection failure when the difference between the voltages supplied to the device does not correspond with the formed voltage difference or when the difference between the voltages supplied to the device is substantially zero.

Abstract: A method and an arrangement are disclosed for monitoring connections of a switch intended for activating a safety function, the switch having at least two poles. The arrangement can supply voltages to first sides of two poles of the switch through first connections, and monitor the voltages supplied through the switch and further from second sides of the two poles of the switch to a device through second connections. The arrangement can form a voltage difference between the voltages to be supplied to the first sides of the two poles of the switch, and detect a connection failure when the difference between the voltages supplied to the device does not correspond with the formed voltage difference or when the difference between the voltages supplied to the device is substantially zero.

Abstract: A method, equipment and frequency converter for displaying information on a moving object, the information being displayed using a light source row arranged to the moving object. The method comprises the steps of generating the information to be displayed; controlling the movement of the moving object by the frequency converter; generating control data for the light source row in accordance with information obtained from the frequency converter on the motion state of the moving object and the information to be displayed; and controlling the light sources in the light source row arranged to the moving object in accordance with the control data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a frequency converter (1) comprising a memory (M1) for storing data; a controller (8) for controlling the operation of the frequency converter by utilizing data (DATA1) stored in the memory (M1); and an interface (10) for connecting the frequency converter to other frequency converters. For efficient and simple backuping and restoration of the backup copy, the frequency converter comprises a backup application (9) for backuping the data (DATA1) stored in the memory (M1) of the frequency converter by retrieving data stored in the memory of the frequency converter and by transmitting the data retrieved over the interface (10) to at least one other frequency converter for storage in a memory (M2, M3) of said at least one other frequency converter; and maintains a backup copy (DATA2, DATA5) of at least one other frequency converter by storing the data received over the interface (10) from said at least one other frequency converter in the memory (M2, M3).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a frequency converter comprising electric power supply devices for supplying electric power to an electric motor (26) to be connected to the frequency converter, a controller configured to control the electric power supply. In order to control the electric power supply, the frequency converter comprises a joystick (22) for conveying control signals to the controller, the joystick (22) comprising an acceleration sensor for registering movements of the joystick (22) and for generating control signals representing the movements, and a switch (24) for triggering a control cycle during which the controller receives the control signals generated by the joystick (22) for utilizing the control signals in controlling of the electric power supply.

Abstract: A method for controlling a frequency converter unit, the frequency converter unit containing an input connection for supplying electric power at an input frequency to the frequency converter unit, and an output connection for supplying electric power at an output frequency from the frequency converter unit, the method comprising a control step, in which the frequency converter unit is controlled by means of control signals. In the control step the control signals are supplied through an inductive connection to at least one wire connected to the input connection or the output connection of the frequency converter unit for transmitting electric power, the control signals being supplied to the frequency converter unit over the at least one wire.

Abstract: A heated frequency converter assembly having a resistor element and/or brake means that are configured to heat the frequency converter assembly to produce a sufficiently high operating temperature and/or to prevent moisture condensation.