GE DC Drives (BCH series) DC Speed Governor

GE DC Drives (BCH series) DC Speed Governor

Product positioning

GE DC Drives Upgrade/Replacement Solution Manual, aimed at heavy industries such as papermaking, mining, metallurgy, and lifting, provides modular and open architecture DC drive upgrade solutions. The core adopts PECe controller+PIBe power interface board+P80i software platform, supporting general protocols such as EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP, etc. It can retain the original power unit and only upgrade the control part, achieving 20-year platform compatibility, fanless and battery free, wide temperature -20~60 ℃ operation, significantly reducing spare parts and downtime costs, providing 24/7 global service and remote diagnosis, helping users extend the life of DC systems and delay the replacement of AC solutions.

Core advantages of open architecture

Relieve equipment obsolescence

Using standard industrial computers and universal components, no proprietary hardware is required.

open interconnection

Supports EGD, Modbus TCP, EtherCAT, Profibus, Profinet.

high reliability

Cancel flat cables/dedicated wiring harnesses to reduce fault points.

Low cost operation and maintenance

Low component count design to reduce spare parts inventory.

Smooth upgrade

The original power cabinet can be retained, and only the control and triggering system can be upgraded.

20-year stable platform

The entire series of software and hardware are backward compatible.

Hardware modular architecture

Key advantages of component core specifications

PECe controller dual core CPU; -20~60℃； No fan, no battery; 5 x Ethernet, 2~4 x PCI, multi serial port strong support, wide temperature range, maintenance free, easy to expand

PIBe power board 24 copper/32 fiber optic output; 8DI/4DO； 8AI/4AO； Encoder input directly drives thyristor, high-precision triggering

EtherCAT I/O real-time synchronization, low cycle, high concurrency, high-speed IO, simplified wiring

BDM4 power unit BDM4-250/525/1200; 575VAC/700VDC air-cooled, high-power, UL/CE certified

BDM4 air-cooled power drive specifications

Model Power kW Current (150%/60s) Current (200%/60s) Weight kg

BDM4-250 183 335.5A 447.3A 606.8

BDM4-525 357 480A 710.9A -

BDM4-1200 846 1097A 747.7A -

P80i software platform

Standard: IEC 61131-3 Function Block Programming

Tools: Configuration, Debugging, Monitoring, Trends, Alarm

Run: Windows system, Ethernet connection controller

Advantages: Unified interface, modularity, imitability, support for redundancy

Interface: HMI touch screen, replacing traditional instruments and buttons

Communication and Expansion Capability

Real time bus: EtherCAT

Industrial Ethernet: Profinet, Modbus TCP, EGD

Fieldbus: Profibus, CANopen

Reflective memory (high-speed synchronization) optional

Application industry

Paper making, mining, metal smelting, rubber and plastic, material handling

Typical equipment: rolling mill, coiler, paper machine, crane, hoist

Global Service and Support

24/7/365 Global Customer Service Center

Visor Connect remote diagnosis

Spare parts management, health check, training, and upgrading of old equipment

Global engineers respond quickly

Key questions and answers

Question 1: What is the maximum engineering value of GE DC upgrade plan? Why can we reduce the risk of production stoppage?

Answer: The maximum value is that only the control part can be replaced, retaining the original power cabinet (thyristor bridge) without the need for overall disassembly and replacement; Simultaneously adopting a high reliability design without cables, batteries, or fans, with fewer fault points, shorter renovation periods, and the lowest impact on production.

Question 2: What are the key durability advantages of PECe controllers compared to traditional PLC/DC regulators?

answer:

Working temperature -20 ℃~+60 ℃ Wide temperature range

No fan, no battery, maintenance free

Industrial grade architecture, suitable for harsh environments in heavy industries

Multi port, multi PCI, strong scalability

Question 3: What core functions can P80i software achieve in DC drive debugging? What are the benefits for users?

Answer: Core functions:

IEC61131-3 Function Block Programming

Online monitoring, real-time trends, alarm recording

Offline simulation, redundant configuration, parameter management

Benefits:

Unified software platform to reduce learning costs

Modular programming improves debugging efficiency

Simulation reduces on-site testing risks

Whole lifecycle maintenance is simpler