596 Rectifier Retrofit0 pages

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

596t Rectifier Retrofit
•t Replace discontinued 596 product
with Plug-and-Play module

Benefits

•t Saved distribution and
cabling infrastructure

Reliability

•t NEBS and CEus Certified Infinity
TE Rectifiers

–t Proven field performance

•t Efficiency approaching 97%

–t Distributed fault tolerance
–t Controller continuity

Intelligence
–t Industry leading controller features
–t Ethernet interface for remote access
–t Centralized network management

Investment Protection
–t Module compatibility

Overview

–t Power shelf growth

GE Energy has offered the 596 family of
rectifiers from the early 1990s. 596 rectifiers
can be found in the GPS4812, 2424, PXS
Shelves, and OCS Cabinet applications. These
power systems have a long history of service
and through the evolution of technology have
experienced a series of rectifier upgrades.
To date, all changes have included the
continued use of the original rectifier case.
This new 596 replacement allows these legacy
power systems to be upgraded with modern
rectifiers, while leaving the distribution,
shelves and frame in place.
To accommodate the GE Energy Infinity TE
series of rectifiers, a host-carrier is installed in
each rectifier slot for a seamless transition to
the Total Efficiency™ (TE) rectifier technology.
Functionally, the Infinity TE rectifiers are
designed to work with all existing controllers
where the 596 rectifier was used. This
would include the Vector, Pulsar, Pulsar Plus,
Millennium 1 & 2 as well as the Galaxy SC
controllers.

06/12 596 Retrofit

Replacing all the rectifiers will gain the greatest
system efficiency, however the existing 596
units can continue to work side by side with the
new Infinity TE series of rectifiers. No change is
needed to the output distribution, batteries, or
LVD contactor of these plants with this upgrade.
The Infinity TE rectifiers provide a costeffective means of modernization and
growth to this installed base of 596 rectifiers.
For most applications the upgrade process
is no more than the removal of the 596,
replacement with a carrier and the insertion
of the new Infinity TE rectifier.

Infinity Rectifier
The Infinity TE rectifier series offers modules
for use in +24V to -48V applications. Rectifiers
are color coded to quickly identify voltage.
Rectifier Options:
• t NE100AC24ATEZ Rectifier,
100A/24V Output
• t NE050AC48ATEZ Rectifier,
50A/48V Output

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–t Flexible upgrade options

On Time Delivery
–t 4 - 6 week availability
-t 24/7 emergency support
-t Standard building blocks

Total Efficiency
The GE Energy Total Efficiency™ (TE)
architecture reduces energy loss and lowers
cooling costs by 50-70%. TE products will
prioritize sustainable energy sources like solar,
wind, water and fuel cells over traditional
utility grid or diesel generator sources – and
they will intelligently respond to smart grid
information to reduce consumption during
peak demand periods. Active Rectifier
Management (ARM) and Battery Charging
Optimization (BCO) features increase efficiency
on current and legacy power infrastructures.
The Total Efficiency architecture addresses
issues end-to-end based on our proven
experience and expertise in batteries, power
distribution, DC energy systems, AC-DC
power supplies, and DC-DC board mounted
power to deliver a solution that is more safe,
reliable and energy efficient than competitive
alternatives.