Key Features of Traction Converter

• reduces circuit complexity and improves reliability
• Independent Motor Control enables, better wheel slip control leading to improved adhesion and better Tractive Effort independent of wheel diameter variation [variation of wheel diameters allowed within a bogie]
• Any failure in Traction Inverter [blower, IGBT, sensor, computer etc] will lead to only one motor being cut-out, hence lesser power reduction compared to bogie cut-out
• Customizable parameter settings to adapt to different Traction Motor types without changing software
• In case of Passenger Locomotives, Hotel Load converter [Head End Power] can be installed with some additional space.