IGBT Test Method

The following procedure will check the inverter transistors (IGBTs) and diodes:
1.Disconnect input power to terminals [R, S, and T] and motor terminals [U, V, and W].
2.Disconnect any wires from terminals [+] and [] for regenerative braking.
3.Use a Digital Volt Meter (DVM) and set it for 1 resistance range. You can check the
status of the charging state of terminals [R, S, T, U, V, W, +, and –] of the inverter
and the probe of the DVM by measuring the charging state.
TableLegend Almost infinite resistance:# Almost zero resistance:# 0
DVM DVM DVMPart
+ –
Measured
Value
Part
+ –
Measured
Value
Part
+ –
Measured
Value
[R][+1]# [S][]# 0 [W][+]#
D1
[+1][R]# 0
D5
[][S]#
TR3
[+][W]# 0
[S][+1]# [T][]# 0 [U][]# 0
D2
[+1][S]# 0
D6
[][T]#
TR4
[][U]#
[T][+1]# [U][+]# [V][]# 0
D3
[+1][T]# 0
TR1
[+][U]# 0
TR5
[][V]#
[R][]# 0 [V][+]# [W][]# 0
D4
[][R]#
TR2
[+][V]# 0
TR6
[][W]#
NOTE: The resistance values for the diodes or the transistors will not be exactly the
same, but they will be close. If you find a significance difference, a problem may exist.
NOTE: Before measuring the voltage between [+] and [] with the DC current range,
confirm that the smoothing capacitor is discharged fully, then execute the tests.

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