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383 series

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The is a tilting DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) on Chūō Main Line, Shinonoi Line and Shinetsu Main Line Shinano limited express services in Japan. [1]

17 relations: Automatic train stop, Central Japan Railway Company, Chūō Main Line, Direct current, Dynamic braking, Electric multiple unit, Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, Gate turn-off thyristor, Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Limited express, Nippon Sharyo, Regenerative brake, Shin'etsu Main Line, Shinano (train), Shinonoi Line, Variable-frequency drive.

Automatic train stop

An automatic train stop or ATS is a system on a train that automatically stops a train if certain situations occur (unresponsive train operator, earthquake, disconnected rail, train running over a stop signal, etc.) to prevent accidents.

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Central Japan Railway Company

The is the main railway company operating in the Chūbu (Nagoya) region of central Japan.

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Chūō Main Line

The, commonly called the Chūō Line, is one of the major trunk railway lines in Japan.

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Direct current

Direct current (DC) is the unidirectional flow of electric charge.

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Dynamic braking

Dynamic braking is the use of an electric traction motor as a generator when slowing a vehicle such as an electric or diesel-electric locomotive.

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Electric multiple unit

An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple-unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power.

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Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes

Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes are a type of modern railway braking system which offer improved performance compared to traditional railway air brakes.

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Gate turn-off thyristor

A gate turn-off thyristor (GTO) is a special type of thyristor, which is a high-power semiconductor device.

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Hitachi

() is a Japanese multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.

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Kawasaki Heavy Industries

is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of motorcycles, heavy equipment, aerospace and defense equipment, rolling stock and ships.

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Limited express

A limited express is a type of express train service.

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Nippon Sharyo

,, formed in 1896, is a major rolling stock manufacturer based in Nagoya, Japan.

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Regenerative brake

Regenerative braking is an energy recovery mechanism which slows a vehicle or object by converting its kinetic energy into a form which can be either used immediately or stored until needed.

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Shin'etsu Main Line

The is a railway line, consisting of three geographically separated sections, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan.

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Shinano (train)

The, branded as is limited express train service in Japan operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central), which runs between and via.

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Shinonoi Line

The is a railway line in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

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Variable-frequency drive

A variable-frequency drive (VFD; also termed adjustable-frequency drive, “variable-voltage/variable-frequency (VVVF) drive”, variable speed drive, AC drive, micro drive or inverter drive) is a type of adjustable-speed drive used in electro-mechanical drive systems to control AC motor speed and torque by varying motor input frequency and voltage.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/383_series

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