Exploring Bidirectional DC Power Supply + Regenerative Load

Bidirectional DC Power Supply + Regenerative Load
Chroma 62000D
Offering two-quadrant operation with positive current/positive voltage as well as negative current/positive voltage, enabling both DC power output and regenerative DC loading
Power Rating
6kW/12kW/18kW
Voltage Range
0~100V/600V/1200V/1800V
Current Range
0~540A
Chroma 62000D programmable bidirectional DC power supplies have both power source and load characteristics, two quadrant operation, and allows feedback of the power from the DUT. They can be used for testing renewable energy power systems including PV/storage hybrid inverters, power conversion system (PCS) on charging/discharging, and as a battery simulator.
The 62000D also is a fit for testing power components used in electric vehicles, such as bidirectional on-board chargers (BOBC), bidirectional DC convertors, and DC-AC motor drivers, and power conversion simulation tests of batteries in both directions.
Power Conversion Testing of Bidirectional EV Components and Microgrid Storage
Renewable energy sources such as PV, EV, fuel cell, and battery are the market trend as the replacement of traditional energy sources (coal, oil, etc.). Yet, the subsequent rising need for electricity will actuate the faster commercialization of distributed energy storage in microgrids. The bidirectional design of power conversion devices urges battery applications to achieve high efficiency, high voltage conversion, and high power density direction, which prompts the need for battery simulation (bidirectional power supply) testing designs.
2-in-1: Bidirectional DC Power Supply and Regenerative Load
Chroma 62000D has a bidirectional switch power supply design that offers two-quadrant operation with positive current/positive voltage as well as negative current/positive voltage, enabling both DC power supply output and regenerative DC load. The absorbed energy feeds back to the grid with a conversion efficiency up to 93% and can operate in constant voltage, constant current, and constant power modes. Compared to traditional power supply and load, the 62000D two-in-one bidirectional DC power supply saves space, reduces energy loss and heat dissipation, and is easier to wire and configure.
More Features
High power density:
18kW in 3U
High Speed Transient
Response <1.5ms
Solar Array Simulation
Function (Optional)
Intuitive and User-Friendly Touch Control Screen
The 62000D family of power supplies can easily be used in any region of the world due to its wide input range of 200-480 Vac and an active PFC low-current harmonic feed to grid, reducing power consumption, power system configuration, and ambient temperature changes under high-power testing.
Model Options
Model | Description |
62060D-100 | Bidirectional DC Power Supply 100V/180A/6kW |
62060D-600 | Bidirectional DC Power Supply 600V/40A/6kW |
62120D-100 | Bidirectional DC Power Supply 100V/360A/12kW |
62120D-600 | Bidirectional DC Power Supply 600V/80A/12kW |
62120D-1200 | Bidirectional DC Power Supply 1200V/40A/12kW |
62180D-600 | Bidirectional DC Power Supply 600V/120A/18kW |
62180D-1200 | Bidirectional DC Power Supply 1200V/40A/18kW |
62180D-1800 | Bidirectional DC Power Supply 1800V/40A/18kW |
A620039 | CAN interface |
A620046 | 62000D SoftPanel |
B620003 | Optional Solar Array Simulation Function for model 62180D-1800 (Factory installation) |
Media
Chroma Bidirectional DC Power Supply Operation
The Chroma 62000D not only provides source and load modes, but offers a bidirectional switch-mode that enables two-quadrant operation providing both DC power and regenerative DC loading. The absorbed energy feeds back to the grid with an efficiency of up to 93%.
What is there to know about Bidirectional DC Power Supplies?
Bidirectional DC Power Supplies operate as both power supply and regenerative DC load. This capability is increasingly important in the renewable energy and electric vehicle industries. This seminar covers our new bidirectional power supplies, features and specs, test capabilities, applications, and markets served.