1500V double electric traction converter

We design and develop DC electric traction converters suitable for metros, suburban and regional trains

 

CAF Power & Automation's DC electric traction converters are suitable for metros, suburban and regional trains.

Our converters are based on IGBT technology and designed for improved performance, facilitating access to the equipment's internal components and thus ensuring they can be easily and properly maintained.

 

CAF Power & Automation electric traction systems are manufactured to comply with international railway standards and are currently in operation  all over the world.

 

Convertidor de tracción eléctrica 1500V Doble indicado para metros y trenes regionales

Main characteristics of the double 1500V electric traction converter

  • DC voltage operating range: 1000V – 1800V.
  • Rated power: 2 x 600 kW.
  • Maximum power: 2 x 750kW.
  • Heat Pipe based natural cooling.

Some of the leading railway companies that use the 1500V double electric traction converter

  • Santiago de Chile L3&6. Chile. 2016

    Chile • 2016

    Metro de Santiago • Chile
    2016: 4 units of 5 coaches
    2014 Serial: 4 units of 5 coaches

  • Medellin. Colombia. 2016

    Medellin • 2016

    Metro de Medellín • Colombia
    2016:  2 units of 3 coaches
    2015: 20 units of 3 coache
    2014:  3 units of 3 coaches
    2010 Serial: 12 units of 3 coaches

     

     

  • Euskotren. Spain. 2014

    Euskotren • 2014

    Euskotren • Spain
    S/900: 30 units of 4 coaches
    Addition S/950: 28 units of 3 coaches

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