Tortech

Single to three phase converter

 

Complete Booster™ converters contain a transformer and a motor. That makes them heavy for export. 

 

Converter modules only contain the thyristor module and the capacitors, prewired and tested. 

The transformer and the motor can be added where the converter is needed.

 

Digital wall converter modules are                     Performance as

 

S  module (0.2-3kW), 240V out                                        -

 

ME module (4-8kW), 415V out                                        Booster™ E4 and E8

 

MT and MF module (8-12kW balanced) 415V out.         Booster™ T8 and F12

 

M module three-phase output voltage is 415V between the phases. If your supply is 240V or 480V (rural single phase) an auto transformer is required. M modules also require an idler motor.

 

S modules produce 240V three-phase between phases for smaller machines which can be used in both three-phase power networks 240V (NEMA, USA) and 415V (IEC, Europe). See the motor’s name plate for 230V/ 400V. Changing a motor from one voltage to another takes a few minutes. Instructions are inside the motor’s terminal box. Module S can be used in static (no idler motor) or rotary (with idler motor) mode.

 

S and ME module output voltages are not electronically balanced. This is acceptable with average machines and motors but not with CNC, welders, VFDs, plasma cutters and not when a motor has to run under continuous loads higher than 80% of the motors name plate power. 

 

MT and MF balance the three output voltages for welders, VFDs, plasma cutters, heat pumps and motors running under highest loads for extended periods of time. 

 

All above modules produce high boost currents to accelerate or reverse motors fast. 

 

Modules meet Australian, NZ and world standards for electrical items. 

They are to be installed by an electrician. 

 

Modules ride through brown-outs, short circuits, power surges and all kind of “dirty power” found on SWER lines. They are indestructible as long as protected by the correct circuit breaker. 

 

Voltages are pure sine waves: No harmonics, no disturbances, no electromagnetic radiation (EMC), no harm to your equipment or power lines. Module efficiency is 99%. Phase angles are 120 degrees.

 

Download Modules in pdf format

 

 

Module S (240V out) click here to order

Supply and output is 240V. Use this module with a mill, saw, drill, sander, feeds, dust extractor, pumps and other simple machines. Machines may have control contactors, but the supply voltage on a control transformer must be set to 240V (tap).   

Series S can be used with or without an idler motor. M modules always requiure an idler motor. 

S with idler motor: 

Motors start fast. Motor torque and power output is highest. Several motors or machines small or large can run in star or delta configuration within the power range of a module. A free-running idler motor is used as a motor-generator. It should be 2 pole, foot mount, kW rating as shown in module’s specification. We recommend German or Japanese bearings greased for life, a small quiet fan and aluminium frame. Keep motor in a box or cover or remove the shaft for safety reasons.

S without idler motor:

Run one motor only. Motor must be in delta configuration. Motor must be high efficiency version.
Motor must be in the range as the module’s maximum power, see module details. 
When an external motor starts it accelerates slowly. It requires about twice the time to come to full speed compared to a module with an idler motor.
A motor and a machine will run at full speed but maximum usable torque is only about 75%. 

Module S for motors 0.18  0.25  0.37  0.55  0.75  1.1  1.5  2.2  3kW. 

 

Module ME (415V out) Click here to order

Supply is 415V single phase, you may need a transformer. Output is 415V three-phase. No need to modify a machine. ME can be used for multi-motor application and allows motors to produce full torque. 

ME powers standard machines such as a lathe, milling machine, table saw, planer, sander, thicknesser, dust extractor, heat pump, guillotine, edge bander,  punch, shear, air conditioner, mill, car hoist, spindle moulder, router, cutter, surface grinder, polishing machine, refrigerated shipping container, printer, combination woodworking machine, press brake, folder, band saw, pressure washer, compressor, tyre machines. 
Do not use this for inverters, welders, CNC, VFDs, plasma cutters. Use a MT or MF version.

Versions: 4kW = 5hp, 8kW = 11hp. Click here for more details

 

Module MT and MF (415V out and balanced) Click here to order
 

Module MT MF use multi thyristor stages to keep three-phase output voltages precisely balanced. 

Run all motors or machines including inverter based machines such as CNC, MIG, TIG welders, VFDs, plasma cutters. Motors and inverters develop full power and maximum torque. 
Module sizes are 4kW, 8kW and 12kW.

 

 

How modules work

1. TXF PRICES IN ENCLOSED INDOOR HOUSING

      * Auto-2.0-EN                        240/415v 2.5KVA      $395 + GST

      * Auto-4.5-EN                        240/415v 4.5KVA      $525 + GST

      * Auto-9.0-EN                        240/415v 9.0KVA      $790 + GST

      * Auto-9.0-EN-480     480/415v 9.0KVA      $395 + GST

 

 

Transformer Motor Series TM

Combined motor and Transformer for enclosed Indoor housing

TM -7.5 KW/240

7.5 kw motor with a 9kva stepdown transformer 240-415

TM -7.5KW /480

7.5 kw motor with 9kva transformer 480 - 415v voltage rating

TM -4.0/240

4kw motor with 4.5kva transformer 240-415v

 

1. COMBINED MOTOR AND TXF IN ENCLOSED INDOOR HOUSING

      Motor includes Anti-vibration Mounting Rubbers.

 a) 240/415v

* Module ME4     4.5KVA TXF + Motor (4.0KW)        $1235 + GST

* Module ME8     9.0KVA TXF + Motor (7.5KW)        $1950 + GST

 b) 480/415v

* Module ME8     9.0KVA TXF + Motor (7.5KW)        $1293 + GST

 

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