Description
Thyssen elevator host inverter CPI32 CPI15 CPI26 CPI48 CPI60OS imported from Germany Brief Introduction
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Product Name
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Thyssen elevator host inverter |
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Model
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CPI32 CPI15 CPI26 CPI48 CPI60OS
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Quality
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Original.Brand New
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Payment
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T/T. Paypal. Western Union
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Delivery
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3-5 Working Days
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Packaging
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Packed by carton
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Thyssen Elevator Host Inverter CPI32 – The 32-Bit Power Brain That Turns 400 V into Silk-Smooth Rides
Courtesy of Nanjing Zhuye Elevator Parts Co., Ltd.
Courtesy of Nanjing Zhuye Elevator Parts Co., Ltd.
Every silky acceleration in a Thyssen SkyRise®, Evolution® or Chinese super-MRL lift begins with a green, A4-sized powerhouse hidden inside the controller cabinet—the CPI32 host inverter. This 32-bit, four-quadrant vector drive delivers 2.2–75 kW while regenerating up to 95 % of braking energy back to the mains. Originally engineered for Thyssen CPI-K and CPI-S platforms, it is now the universal retrofit for any controller demanding silent, energy-saving performance. Nanjing Zhuye Elevator Parts keeps factory-sealed CPI32 units in anti-static stock for next-day despatch. Below we explain what the inverter does, how to commission it in under 20 minutes, and the replacement cycle that prevents expensive “CPI Fault” call-backs.
1. What CPI32 Really Is
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Power Range: 3 × 380–480 VAC, 2.2–75 kW, 150 % overload for 60 s
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Control: 32-bit DSP, vector torque loop 50 µs, speed loop 500 µs
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Output: 0–400 V, 0–320 Hz, 95 % regeneration efficiency
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Interfaces: CAN-open 125 kbit/s + 0–10 V speed reference, incremental encoder 1,024 ppr
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Protection: IP20 PCB, over-current, over-temp, under-voltage, short-circuit
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Size: 180 × 130 × 55 mm (2.2 kW) — DIN-rail or chassis mount
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Firmware: pre-loaded V3.10; checksum matches Thyssen original 0xC4F9
If the inverter trips, the car coasts, the display shows “CPI Fault” and the controller logs “EF9 Drive Over-Current”.
2. Where It Is Used
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Thyssen SkyRise®, Evolution® 1.0–4.0 m s⁻¹ with PM machines 2.2–75 kW
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Thyssen TCM-MC3 retrofit kits
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Chinese super-MRL controllers with 380–480 V class motors
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Suitable for 1–64 floors, simplex or group (≤8 cars)
3. Commissioning – 20-Minute Plug-and-Play
Safety: lock main breaker, discharge DC bus <50 V, tag out.
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Remove old CPI32 — undo 4 DIN-rail clips; unplug 40-way ribbon, 6-way CAN, 4-way motor.
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Inspect bus bars — if burnt >1 mm, replace copper (Nanjing Zhuye part CB-BUS-45A).
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Insert CPI32 — snap until latches click; reconnect all keyed plugs.
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Connect brake resistor to B+/B-; set jumper J3 to “400 V 4 Ω”.
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Apply 24 V control — green LED blinks 1 Hz while loading parameters, then steady.
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Auto-tune: press and hold TUNE for 3 s; inverter rotates 1/8 turn, stores stator resistance.
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Run full-speed inspection — verify current <110 % rated, regeneration 95 %.
No oscilloscope is required; firmware is pre-flashed to match Thyssen checksum.
4. Daily Operation – What the Inverter Actually Does
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Updates torque every 50 µs; speed ripple <0.02 % — passengers feel nothing
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Auto-compensates for rope stretch; stores creep data every trip
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Built-in 24 h self-test — if DC bus ripple >5 V, “CPI Ripple Fault” is logged
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Regenerative braking feeds 95 % of braking energy back to mains — saves 15 % power
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Temperature sensor derates current above 70 °C — no summer shutdowns
5. Replacement Cycle & Preventive Maintenance
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High-speed office (>1,000 starts day⁻¹) – blow dust every 3 months, replace inverter every 8 years
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Residential tower (300–600 starts day⁻¹) – inspect annually, replace every 12 years
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Low-rise freight (≤200 starts day⁻¹) – inspect every 18 months, replace every 15 years
Replace immediately if:
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DC bus >750 V or <450 V under load
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IGBT thermal sensor >85 °C with fan running
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Brake chopper faults ≥3 times in 30 days
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Capacitor bulge or ESR >150 % of spec
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“EF9 Drive Fault” persistent (internal IGBT desaturation)
6. Extending Life – 3 Pro Tips
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Keep ambient <40 °C; every 10 °C rise halves capacitor life
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Torque DC lugs annually; loose connections cause arcing and ozone
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Run built-in capacitor test (P9.21) every 6 months; logs capacitance trend
7. Why Buy CPI32 from Nanjing Zhuye Elevator Parts?
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Factory-new, not refurbished; passes 4 h burn-in at 60 °C full load
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Built-in 3 % line reactor — no extra purchase
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Dual stock: 90 pcs Nanjing, 30 pcs Dubai — next-day air to 65 countries
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Bundle kit: inverter + 4 Ω brake resistor + 3 m shielded motor cable — 8 % discount
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24 months warranty against IGBT failure or over-temperature
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7×24 WhatsApp/WeChat video support; average response 12 min
Conclusion
The Thyssen CPI32 host inverter is the invisible powerhouse that turns 400 V mains into silky elevator motion while giving 95 % of braking energy back to the grid. A single IGBT fault can park a car for hours. Keep a spare CPI32 from Nanjing Zhuye on every service truck, swap it on schedule, and replace “CPI Fault” panic with a fifteen-minute planned fix — one smooth, energy-saving ride at a time.









