Description
ABB 5SHX1960L0004 IGCT RC Power Semiconductor
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| ABB Type Designation | 5SHX1960L0004 |
| Product ID | 3BHL000390P0104 |
| Product Description | 5SHX1960L0004; IGCT RC |
| Device Technology | IGCT RC |
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Package Diameter | 91 mm |
| Voltage Class | 5.5 kV |
| Coating | Coated |
| Net Weight | Approx. 2.6 kg |
| Customs Classification | 85413000 |
| Product Unit | Piece |
| Previous Product IDs | 3BHL000390P0101 / HL000390P0104 |
| Typical Application | Medium-voltage AC drive power stage |
| Associated ABB Equipment | ACS1000 and related power-converter equipment |
ABB’s product record identifies 3BHL000390P0104 as the current product ID for the 5SHX1960L0004 IGCT RC and gives the technical identification as 5.5 kV, 91 mm, coated. The same record identifies 3BHL000390P0101 and HL000390P0104 as previous product IDs.
The available ABB-associated records identify the device as an IGCT RC, rather than a conventional PLC module, thyristor control board, or analog power-control card. One ABB-linked product record lists ACS1000 as an equipment application for this spare.
Product Introduction
The ABB 5SHX1960L0004 is a high-power Integrated Gate-Commutated Thyristor (IGCT) RC used in medium-voltage power conversion equipment. Its press-pack semiconductor construction is intended for high-current switching in converter power stages where the electrical, thermal, and mechanical installation parameters are tightly controlled.
The exact ABB product designation is important here: 5SHX1960L0004 corresponds to ABB product ID 3BHL000390P0104. It should be procured as a power semiconductor device, not as a controller or electronic I/O assembly. ABB’s current product information lists the device as a 5.5 kV, 91 mm coated IGCT RC.
5SHX1960L0004
Application Scenarios & Field Pitfalls
This component is normally encountered deep inside medium-voltage converter equipment. Replacement is therefore less about connector compatibility and more about matching the complete semiconductor, gate unit, heat-sink assembly, clamping arrangement, and converter configuration.
Typical applications:
- ABB medium-voltage AC drives
- ACS1000 converter power stages
- High-power motor-drive systems
- Medium-voltage industrial power conversion
- Mining and metals drive systems
- Large pump, compressor, fan, and process-drive installations
Engineer’s checks before replacement:
- Verify the exact semiconductor designation. Do not substitute another 5SHX device simply because its voltage rating appears similar. Device diameter, electrical characteristics, gate requirements, and mechanical installation can differ.
- Check the complete gate-drive assembly. An IGCT is part of a controlled switching system. The associated gate unit and optical/control interface must be compatible with the exact semiconductor and converter design. A gate unit from another IGCT family should not be assumed interchangeable.
- Measure the mechanical clamping arrangement. Press-pack devices depend on controlled mechanical pressure and proper heat-sink contact. Incorrect clamping can create excessive thermal resistance or mechanical stress.
- Inspect the cooling surfaces. Remove contamination, inspect the heat-sink surfaces, and verify the cooling system before installing a replacement semiconductor. A new device will not correct an underlying thermal problem.
- Do not use generic semiconductor ratings from reseller listings. Public listings contain conflicting current and voltage figures for this exact part. ABB’s own product identification is much more reliable: IGCT RC, 5.5 kV class, 91 mm, coated.
- Check the complete phase-leg configuration. Before energization, verify the associated diode/IGCT arrangement, gate-drive wiring, optical connections, snubber or clamp circuitry, bus voltage, and protection system.
- Follow the OEM replacement procedure. Medium-voltage converter work requires controlled discharge, grounding, isolation, and post-maintenance testing. Semiconductor replacement should not be treated like swapping a conventional low-voltage drive module.
Related Products
- 3BHL000390P0104 — ABB product ID for 5SHX1960L0004; IGCT RC.
- 3BHL000390P0101 — Previous product ID associated with the 5SHX1960L0004 family.
- HL000390P0104 — Previous identification appearing in ABB product records.
- 5SHX2645L0004 — Related ABB 5SHX IGCT RC device with a different device designation and electrical application.
- 5SHX1960L0006 — Related 5SHX family device; exact electrical and mechanical interchangeability must be verified.
- 5SHX1445H0002 — Another 5SHX-family power semiconductor with a different rating/configuration.
- 5SXE04-0150 — Associated gate-unit hardware appearing in documented ABB IGCT assemblies; it must be matched to the actual converter configuration.
- ACS1000 — ABB medium-voltage drive platform in which 5SHX1960L0004 is documented as a spare component.
Procurement Note
For procurement, specify:
ABB 5SHX1960L0004 — Product ID 3BHL000390P0104 — IGCT RC — 5.5 kV — 91 mm — Coated
Also record the old product ID, installed drive model, phase/bridge position, gate-unit part number, heat-sink/clamping assembly, and semiconductor markings.
A critical distinction: 5SHX1960L0004 is the IGCT power semiconductor itself. It is not the gate-driver board and not a complete converter power module. The gate unit and the IGCT must be treated as a matched power-switching system when planning replacement.
ABB’s product record currently identifies 3BHL000390P0104 as the replacement/current product ID for the older 3BHL000390P0101 and HL000390P0104 identifiers.
