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- Significant expansion of the functionality of REGATRON’s versatile 1-to-3 phase AC sources/sinks: TC.ACS new with power mode. – REGATRON
Significant expansion of the functionality of REGATRON’s versatile 1-to-3 phase AC sources/sinks: TC.ACS new with power mode. – REGATRON
– REGATRON’s TC.ACS series has expanded its functionality, introducing a new Power Mode for simpler simulation of AC load circuitry and load testing of generators, AC charging stations for electric vehicles, and aviation power units.– The Power Mode is an optional feature, allowing for easier simulation of different electrical consumers, testing of generators, and electric vehicle charging station testing. The TC.ACS devices can also simulate vehicle-to-grid (V2G) or vehicle-to-home (V2H) functionalities.
The TC.ACS series from REGATRON has broadened its application range with the addition of a new Power Mode. This enhancement simplifies the simulation of AC load circuitry and facilitates load tests for generators, AC charging stations for electric vehicles, and power units used in aviation.
The new load mode complements the already existing RLC mode. For many electrical consumers to be simulated, both apparent power and power factor cos(φ) are known. The new power mode offers the ability to specify the setpoints for apparent power and power factor cos(φ) or alternatively for the active and reactive power, both capacitive or inductive. The selected power and the shift between voltage and current are kept constant.
The fully regenerative TC.ACS power sources operate in all four quadrants, allowing the power mode to be used in both source and sink modes. All three phases are individually controlled against the common neutral. The control is done via the user software ACSControl or via common interfaces CAN or .NET API.
The Power Mode can be easily retrofitted by the user on site for TC.ACS devices already delivered. By combining REGATRON DC and AC power supplies, a complete smart grid model can be built which allows studies of dynamic behaviour, grid stability, and testing of energy management systems under a wide range of conditions.
The new Power Mode also enables testing of generators by simulating inductive and capacitive loads with a power factor (PF) of -1 to +1. It is suitable for loading mains generators at 50/60 Hz and extends the range of applications in aviation, allowing tests of Ground Power Units (GPU) and Auxiliary Power Units (APU) with frequencies of 400 or 800 Hz.
For electric vehicle charging station testing, the TC.ACS devices can be used in voltage-controlled mode as grid simulators or in power mode as electric vehicle simulators for direct loading of the AC charging station under test. The TC.ACS series is well prepared for the simulation of processes such as vehicle-to-grid (V2G) or vehicle-to-home (V2H) functionalities.
The changes to REGATRON’s TC.ACS series will facilitate more accurate and comprehensive testing and simulation within the electric vehicle industry, enabling advancements in energy management systems, vehicle charging, and grid stability.