System and method for detecting loss of input phase by sensing before power rectifier

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PATENT NO 10644639
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15665681

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A system for detecting a decrease in or loss of an input phase to a motor. A power rectifier rectifies and combines three input voltages to produce an output voltage to power the motor. A PFC circuit manages the power flowing to the motor. A sensing circuit located between the power rectifier and the PFC senses a voltage level of the power rectifier's output voltage. Alternatively, a sensing rectifier is connected before the power rectifier, and the sensing circuit senses the voltage level of the sensing rectifier's output voltage. A microprocessor compares the sensed voltage level to a threshold voltage level which is indicative of the decrease in or loss of one of the three input voltages, and if the former drops below the latter, then the microprocessor sends a signal to either shut off the motor or cause the PFC circuit to reduce the power flowing to the motor.

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NIDEC MOTOR CORPORATION8050 WEST FLORISSANT AVE ST LOUIS MO 63136

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Shahi, Prakash B St. Louis, US 42 737
Skinner, James L Collinsville, US 46 887

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