AZX Series – Regenerative AC and DC Power Source

Regenerative AC or DC Test Power

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Overview

The AZX Series consists of a range of High Power Switching AC, DC and AC+DC capable Power Sources with regenerative capability to support both sourcing and sinking of current and power. Energy recovery to the grid enables testing of products using only a fraction of the required grid power when compared to using non-regenerative power sources, saving cost. The AZX also supports testing of grid-tied products like wind and solar inverters, energy storage systems (ESS) and electric Vehicle to Grid (V2G) and Vehicle to Home discharge systems.
Covering a power range from 30 kVA to 440 kVA and higher if needed. All AZX models offer single, split and three phase output configurations as well as special dual or triple independent outputs as needed. The AZX is a state-of-the-art design using Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices for enhanced performance.
Great emphasis has been placed on energy efficiency, ease of installation, and maximum power. Control and operational features provide a high degree of application versatility and ease of use for the test engineer. Applications range from simple, manually controlled frequency conversion to IEC power line emission and immunity testing and with sophisticated transient simulation. For defense and aviation applications, the AZX supports a fundamental frequency range up to 1000 Hz and dual AC voltage ranges of 0~225Vac and 0~440Vac (L-N) respectively and to support most avionics compliance test standards. In DC mode, voltage ranges are 0~335Vdc and 0~650Vdc.
While analog inputs and outputs are standard on all AZX modes, for real-time Power Hardware in the Loop (HIL) Grid simulation applications, the AZX offers an optional high speed set of analog inputs and outputs with fast output response (Option -H).

Models Table

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Model (1) Rated Power (W/VA) Output Form Output Volts (Vac/Vdc) Output Amps/Phs (Aac/Adc) AC Input (2) Units/Height Weight (Kg/Lbs)
Cabinet Systems
3300AZX 30000 1,2,3 Ø 440 VLN / ±650 Vdc
225VLN / ±335 Vdc
45Arms/ 30Adc
90Arms / 60Adc
1 / 60″ 517/1140
3450AZX 45000 1,2,3 Ø 440 VLN / ±650 Vdc
225VLN / ±335 Vdc
65Arms/ 40Adc
110Arms / 80Adc
1 / 60″ 517/1140
3550AZX 55000 1,2,3 Ø 440 VLN / ±650 Vdc
225VLN / ±335 Vdc
75Arms/ 50Adc
130Arms / 100Adc
1 / 60″ 517/1140
3900AZX 90000 1,2,3 Ø 440 VLN / ±650 Vdc
225VLN / ±335 Vdc
130Arms/ 80Adc
220Arms / 160Adc
2 / 60″ 1034/2280
31100AZX 110000 1,2,3 Ø 440 VLN / ±650 Vdc
225VLN / ±335 Vdc
150Arms/ 100Adc
260Arms / 200Adc
2 / 60″ 1034/2280
31650AZX 165000 1,2,3 Ø 440 VLN / ±650 Vdc
225VLN / ±335 Vdc
225Arms/ 150Adc
390Arms / 300Adc
3 / 60″ 1551/3420
32200AZX 220000 1,2,3 Ø 440 VLN / ±650 Vdc
225VLN / ±335 Vdc
300Arms/ 200Adc
520Arms / 400Adc
4 / 60″ 2068/4560
Note: In Split Phase mode, rated power is 30kVA/30kW for 3300AZX, 33kVA for 3450AZX & 36.7 kVA for 3550AZX Models.

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Key Features

Key Features Provide Application Versatility

Design Provides Total Control of AC and DC Power

Special AZX Series Operating Features

Continuous Self Calibration:

Provides for exceptional accuracy of the AC or DC output Voltage. When enabled, accuracy improves to ±0.02% referenced to the power source internal voltmeter.

Dual Voltage Ranges with Constant Power Operation:

Select between 225Vac LN or 440Vac LN voltage ranges for optimal power delivery at any voltage.

Waveform Library:

Up to 200 different waveforms can be stored in the waveform library for execution as part of a steady state program or for substitution in any output phase as part of a transient test program. Memory location #1 is a non-editable high resolution sine wave. Locations 2-200 are editable and can be substituted in any output phase. An unlimited number of waveforms may be stored on external memory using the available PPSC Manager Windows software.

Time Based Transients:

Create and execute transients that occur over a specified time segment to modify the output waveform, voltage, and frequency for any or all phases. LIST, PULSE and STEP Transient modes are supported.
An output trigger is provided for synchronizing external test equipment to the actual transient event.

Cycle Based Transients

Create and execute transients that substitute a waveform in any or all phases for 1 to 100 cycles. The waveform being substituted can be selected and/or modified from the waveform library.

Solutions

Regenerative AC or DC Test Power:

The AZX Series Power Source can both source and sink current and power from an EUT. Thus, it acts as a Grid Simulator for testing of grid connected, energy producing products like PV Inverters or bidirectional EV Chargers. In DC mode, the AZX can be used to charge and discharge large battery packs up to 650Vdc with the addition of the Electronic Load Option L.

AC+DC Test Power:

Special test requirements such the application of a DC offset on an AC line or AC ripple on a DC supply output are supported by selecting the AC+DC Mode of operation.

Frequency/Voltage Conversion:

The AZX Series is an excellent source of stable AC voltage over the frequency range of 15 to 1,000 Hz. The output frequency is accurate to 0.01%.

Phase Conversion:

With the ability to provide singe, split and three-phase outputs, the AZX Series is the well suited to provide 1 Phase to 2 or 3 Phase or 3 Phase to 1 Phase conversion for large AC loads

Electronic Load Option

The AZX power source can be used as an electronic load by adding the “L” option. With this option, full electronic load capabilities are added in both AC and DC mode. Regenerative Loads save cost by reducing electricity use and heat generation. They also allow testing of higher power EUTs as most of the power sent to the AZX load is regenerated back on the grid so the test lab power feed only has to cover the losses of the test equipment used and the EUT.
Supported Load Modes are Constant Current (CC), Constant Resistive (CR), Constant Power (CP) and Circuit Emulation (CE). Voltage, power and current ranges remain the same as in Voltage Source or Current Source modes.

Controller

The AZX Series controller offers both manual and full programmable control. Front panel operation is menu driven using a combination of direct access menu keys to the left of the large color display, five soft keys located on the right of the display as well as a color touch screen. The rotary knob can be used to scroll through menu fields and doubles as an ENTER key. The same knob allows for slewing of output parameters. A full decimal keypad is provided as well for direct parameter entry. The AZX can also be operated remotely from one of its included remote interfaces. Operation from a web browser via LAN or USB is also supported through the embedded web server of the AZX.

Specs

Power Source Specifications

Output Frequency:

DC, 1 to 15 Hz, 15 to 1,000 Hz.

Phase Output Modes:

Single (1), Split (2) and Three Phase (3)

DC Voltage Range:

Low Range: 0 ~ ±335 Vdc Constant Power Mode
High Range: 0 ~ ±650 Vdc Constant Power Mode

Output Modes:

AC, DC, AC+DC, DC+AC

AC Voltage Ranges:

Low Range: 0 ~ 225 Vrms L-N / 0-390Vrms L-L Constant Power Mode High Range: 0 ~ 440 Vrms L-N / 0-760Vrms L-L Constant Power Mode

Programmable Impedance:

Resistive -10 Ohm to +10 Ohm, Inductive 0 to 2 mH

Mechanical Specifications

All AZX models are cabinet systems with rear panel terminal blocks for AC input and AC or DC Output connections. Cabinets are on lockable casters so they can be moved around easily if needed.

Form Factor:

Floor standing cabinet on casters.

Height /Depth:

Approximately 60/ 32 inches

Width:

24 inches per cabinet.

Cooling:

Front forced air intake with top exhaust. Automatic Fan Speed Control for low acoustic noise and extended fan life.

Expanding the AC Power Source into an Automated Test System

Pacific’s line of Smartsource® AC Power Sources enable engineers to easily automate their testing by using industry standard software development environments. The AZX series offers standard Ethernet/LAN connectivity, a browser interface, LXI compliance (LAN extensions for Instruments) to ensure inter operability with other LXI instruments and IVI (Interchangeable Virtual Instrument) driver to speed up ATE test program development.

Photos

3550AZX Regenerative AC & DC Power Source

32200AZX Parallel System

Available Transient Programming Modes

Programmable Load Power Factor from -1 to +1

Available Load Option Circuit Emulation Modes

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