Exploring Solar Array Simulator DC Power Supply

Solar array simulator DC power supply by Chroma

Solar Array Simulator DC Power Supply

Chroma 62000H-S

Provides programmable IV curve simulation with an incredibly fast transient response for MPPT performance evaluation on PV inverter devices

Power Rating

2kW/5kW/10kW/15kW

Voltage Range

150V/600V/1000V & 1800V

Current Range

0~40, 1500A (System)

Solar Array Simulator DC Power Supplies by Chroma provide programmable simulation of Voc (open circuit voltage) up to 1800V and Isc (short circuit current) up to 30A. The 62000S-H series provides an industry leading power density in a small 3U high package. The Solar Array Simulator is highly stable and has a fast transient response design, which are both advantages to MPPT performance evaluation on PV inverter devices.

High Speed & Precision Digitizing Measurement

The 62000H-S series has many unique advantages including high speed & precision digitizing measurement circuits with a 100kHz A/D, 25kHz D/A controlled I-V curve and a digital filter mechanism. It can simulate an I-V curve accurately and clear the mains ripple effect from the PV inverter. In addition, the built-in SAS I-V model in the standalone unit can easily program the Voc, Isc, Vmp, and Imp parameters for I-V curve simulation, without a PC controller.

The 62000H-S Series has a built-in 16 bit digital control and precision voltage & current measurement circuits with a voltage accuracy of 0.05% + 0.05% F.S. and a current accuracy of 0.1% + 0.1% F.S. It is ideal for real time MPPT analysis and tracking monitoring for PV inverters through our softpanel. The user can also enable the data recording function on the softpanel during the static MPPT performance test.

IV Curve Simulation

A real solar array is influenced by various weather conditions like irradiation, temperature, rain, and shade by trees or clouds, which will affect the I-V curve output. The 62000H-S is capable of storing up to 100 I-V curves into the simulator memory, with a programmed time interval range of 1-15,000 seconds. It can simulate the I-V curve from the early morning to nightfall for PV inverter testing or dynamic I-V curve transient testing.

More Features

Precision V&I
Measurements

Master/Slave
Parallel Control

Standard Analog
Programming Interface

Fast Transient Response
Solar Array Simulation

When high power solar array simulation is required, it is common to connect two or more power modules in parallel. The 62000HS Series with a current range up to 30A and a voltage range up to 1800V offers a high power density envelope maximum of 18kW in a 3U package.

Model Options

ModelDescription
62020H-150SProgrammable DC Power Supply 150V/40A/2kW with Solar Array Simulator
62050H-600SProgrammable DC Power Supply 600V/8.5A/5KW w/ Solar Array Simulator
62100H-600SProgrammable DC Power Supply 600V/17A/10KW w/ Solar Array Simulator
62150H-600SProgrammable DC Power Supply 600V/25A/15KW w/ Solar Array Simulator
62150H-1000SProgrammable DC Power Supply 1000V/15A/15KW w/ Solar Array Simulator
62180H-1800SProgrammable DC Power Supply 1800V/30A/18KW w/ Solar Array Simulator
Accessories
A620023Ethernet Interface (LXI Compliant)
A620024GPIB Interface
A620025Ethernet Interface
A620026Rack Mount Kit
W22 0001183Phase/4Wire -220Vac Input cord (3AWG/L:3m/R-type terminal)
A620027Slave Unit (600S/25A/15kW)
A620028Slave unit (1000S/15A/15kW)
W38 000228Master to Slave Analog Cable 25pin/40cm [A620027/A620028]
11672SoftPanels [62000H-S] Solar Array Simulator

Watch

62000H-S Solar Array Simulation

This is a brief video detailing the Solar Array Simulation features of Chroma’s 620000H-S series DC Power Supplies.

Dynamic Shadow I-V Curve Simulation for PV inverter MPPT testing

Latest solar array simulator built-in a dynamic shadow I-V curve simulation function. User can select the PV Module from the database; then set the number of PV module to form a PV Array in series or parallel. Each I-V curve is consists of maximum 4096 data points of voltage and current.

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