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Regenerative Grid Simulator

Chroma 61800

Full 4 quadrant, fully regenerative, AC power supply designed for common electrical product testing such as home appliances and industrial electronics that require a programmable input source

Power Rating

30kVA~105kVA

Voltage Range

0~300V/0~520V

Frequency

30Hz~100Hz

The 61800 is a full 4 quadrant, fully regenerative, AC power supply designed to simulate worldwide power line conditions and disturbances for testing PV Inverters and on-line UPSs as well as Vehicle to Grid (V2G) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS).

  • Standard output voltage of 330V L-N as compared to 300V L-N found in the market – sufficient to cover a +10% variation for 480V L-L applications
  • Optional 0-400V L-N / 0-692V L-L opt. that does not require a transformer
  • Maximum power delivered down to 200VAC L-N which provides a wider output power range
  • Simulates distorted voltage waveforms and transient conditions

Smart Grid and EV Related Test Applications

The 61800 Regenerative Grid Simulator is also ideal for smart grid and EV related test applications such as Vehicle to Grid (V2G) and Energy Storage System (ESS) testing. The 61800 regenerative grid simulator’s extensive feature set is not limited solely to product development during R&D, they are also valuable during design and quality verification as well as throughout various production stages. Using state-of-the-art digital control technology the 61800 can deliver up to 330VAC at output frequencies ranging from 30Hz to 100Hz. The AC+DC feature allows for applications that require a DC offset bias.

Voltage Waveform Simulation

In addition to supplying clean, precise and stable AC voltage for regular applications, the 61800 is capable of simulating various types of distorted voltage waveforms and transient conditions required by product validation testing. These are accomplished using built-in programmable waveform functions such as LIST, STEP and PULSE modes. The STEP and PULSE functions allow users to perform single or continuous step changes of output voltage. LIST mode is a more versatile function, and allows users to compose complex waveforms of up to 100 sequences. Voltage waveforms required by immunity specifications such as IEC 61000-4-11 (short interruption and voltage dropout) can easily be achieved by the 61800 Regenerative Grid Simulator.

More Features

Programmable Slew Rate Settings for Voltage and Frequency

Harmonics
Waveform Synthesizer

Turn On/Off Phase
Angle Control

Full 4 Quadrant,
Fully Regenerative

The 61800 series is also able to provide precision measurements such as RMS voltage, RMS current, true power, power factor, current crest factor and many others. By applying advanced DSP technology, the 61800 can easily simulate power line disturbance (PLD) using LIST, PULSE and STEP modes.

Model Options

ModelDescription
61830Regenerative Grid Simulator 30kVA | 330V L-N
61845Regenerative Grid Simulator 45kVA | 330V L-N
61860Regenerative Grid Simulator 60kVA | 330V L-N
61800-100Regenerative Grid Simulator 105kVA | 330V L-N
Accessories
A618002Input/Output Terminals for Parallel connection
10702Mod Option, 618xx 400VLN HV Output
B618003Mod Option, 61800-100 500VLN HV Output
B618004Mod Option, 61800-100 210kVA 1000VLN XHV Output
B618005Regenerative AC Load option
B6180061kHz output frequency option
100447Softpanel for 61800 Series

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Regenerative Grid Simulator 61800

The 61800 Regenerative Grid Simulator is a full 4 quadrant, fully regenerative, AC power supply designed for common electrical product testing such as home appliances, and industrial electronics needing a programmable input source. The 61800 is also designed to simulate grid characteristics for testing PV inverters and on-line UPSs.

Webinar: Regenerative Grid Simulators

Chroma Regenerative Grid Simulators are full 4 quadrant, fully regenerative, AC power sources with advanced features satisfying rigorous regulatory standards testing as well as design and verification testing throughout the product development cycle. This seminar highlights key features and functions of our Grid Simulators and the many applications they are being used for all over the world.

How to Simulate Low Power Real World Grid Characteristics

Fully capable of providing power line disturbance (PLD) output waveforms, users can operate the 61800’s programming functions and simulate various power grid abnormalities and disturbance conditions required by international test standards.

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