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Design and Development
- Custom Thyristor/Diode/Transistor Heat Sink Assemblies.
- Thyristor Power Controllers (OZtherm) for all types of Heating and Rectification applications.
- Measurement solutions for Temperature and AC/DC electrical parameters.
- Custom designed solutions in Power Electronics, Process Control, Energy Monitoring and AC/DC switching applications.
- Control cubicles and project work.
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Fully equipped development laboratory to support the;-
- Testing of Power Electronic products, High Power Diodes, Thyristors (SCR's), IGBT's and Solid State Relays.
- Fault analysis of High Power Semiconductors to define their failure mode in order to resolve field problems.
- Calibration, testing, upgrade and repair of Temperature Controllers and Chart Recorders.
- Production testing, upgrade and repair of all Fastron OZtherm Power Controllers and other Fastron supplied products.
- Calibration of Analogue and Digital Meters primarily used in the measurement of a wide range of electrical parameters.
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Laboratory Facilities include;-
- 3 Phase 415VAC, 200A utility supply to provide a high power testing facility with auxiliary transformers to provide higher currents and higher voltages as required.
- Wide range of load banks, air cooled and water cooled.
- LEM 0620 Semiconductor tester for testing and checking high power diodes, thyristors, IGBT's and other similar devices.
- Schuster Tester for Power Semiconductor testing complementing the LEM tester capabilities.
- High Power Microscope for examining damaged silion wafers to ascertain the likely cause of failure in high power semiconductors.
- Powerscope, Memory scope, Bench Power Supplies, Counters, Waveform Generators, 5kV Impulse tester, Phase Shifter, Specialized Test Rigs.
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Site Services
- Emergency on-site Repair and Maintenance services specializing in faultfinding on equipment or systems utilizing Power Semiconductors, Heat Sink Assemblies, Thyristor (SCR) Controllers, Process Instruments, Temperature Controllers, Meters, Transducers and Sensors.
- Commissioning of our own range of products and solutions.
- Measurement solutions for Temperature and AC/DC electrical parameters.
- Custom designed solutions in Power Electronics, Process Control, Energy Monitoring and AC/DC switching applications.
- Control cubicles and project work.
Applications Support
- PLC Programming and design evaluation including PLC training and PLC interface software development.
- Selection of the correct component, product or solution across the whole range of Fastron supplied products.
- Specializing in Power Semiconductors, Heat Sink Assemblies, Thyristor (SCR) Controllers, Process Instruments, Temperature Controllers, Meters, Transducers and Sensors.
Repair/Refurbishment & Maintenance Replacement Service
- Fastron specialize in supplying emergency breakdown parts and a comprehensive repair and refurbishment service, whether the original part was supplied by Fastron or a different manufacturer.
- Power Semiconductors; Thyristors, Diodes, IGBT's, Solid State Relays.
- Thyristor (SCR) Controllers.
- Power Semiconductor Heat Sink Assemblies/WaterCoolers.
- Semiconductor Protection Fuses.
- Temperature Controllers.
- Chart Recorders.
- Digital Meters.
- Transducers.
- Thermocouples/RTD's/Sensors.
Power Semiconductor Testing
- Testing Power Semiconductors to determine devices that are out of specification. (Generally not viable unless device is >50A).
- Selecting critical parameters such as Gate Current, Volt Drop, Holding Current and Peak Inverse Voltage for example.
- Microscopic examination of the silicon wafer to ascertain the likely cause of failure. (Applies to "Puk" devices > 200A).
- Recommend replacements.
Testing to Specifcation, Upgrade and Repair
- All in-house designed products and instruments imported by us.
- Third Party Products on a job by job basis.
Training
- Fully equipped presentation, demonstration and training facility.
- Specialized advice to explain the correct component or product selection for a particular application including guidelines for installation, commissioning and fault finding as applicable across all Fastron designed and imported products.
- Specific training courses can be prepared to meet your requirements.
- Free telephone applications advice and product demonstrations always available.
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