Demanding Field for the Versatile and Precise REGATRON DC Power Supplies
To say it up front: A reliable and robust simulation of today’s high-performance batteries is a challenging task! But: Powerful battery models together with precise, highly dynamic DC power supplies now permit a
simulation technology that leaves hardly anything to be desired! Find out more about REGATRON simulation solutions!
Key Points
- Wide model variety of battery types including also the different chemistry and capacity
- Real-time onboard data processing for optimum dynamics
- Cost-effective and meaningful system analysis without expensive battery procurement
- Complete elimination of dangerous short-circuit and overload situations
- Full bidirectional operation: Both charging and discharging processes are tracked accurately
- Advanced system monitoring and data logging features facilitating the process evaluation
- Direct access to battery model parameters for fine adaptation of a process
- Scalable and customizable: Extreme system range from small modules up to large packs
- Adjustable system dynamics / stability by a “selectable high / low capacity output mode”
Description
Battery simulation is a crucial process in the design, development, and testing of energy storage systems. It allows engineers to replicate the behavior of real batteries without needing the physical battery itself, providing an effective and safe way to test power electronics, charging / discharging systems and energy management systems. An effective simulation requires versatile battery models with accurate computation of SOC control over charging and discharging cycles. This allows battery chargers, inverters and other electronic circuitry to be optimized without the potential hazards associated with modern high-performance batteries.
Typical Application Areas for REGATRON’s Battery Simulators
- 48 V mild hybrid systems: The power requirements can be covered in finely graduated 9 kW / 338 A steps up to your needs.
- DC / DC converters for the hybrid or EV: The typical voltage area ranges from 12…48 V up to 400…800 VDC and can be easily covered with 60 / 80 V respective 1000 VDC units.
- Battery chargers for plug-in hybrid vehicles or EV: REGATRON’s 60/80 V and 1000 VDC units with an autoranging factor of 3 offer full power over the entire voltage range.
- Photovoltaics with storage: 500 and 1000 V units may simulate the solar energy storage when testing solar inverters.
- Electrification of utility vehicles up to 1500 V: 1000 V units in series operation or 1500 V units in parallel operation cover these requirements easily.
- For special applications, such as public grid energy storage & grid stabilizer or electric airplanes, the modular concept offers not only a power extension up to the MW range, but also system voltages up to 2000 V or even 3000 V in series or matrix operation.
Accurate Battery Simulation
- By the real-time computing process, even steep changes in charge / discharge currents and the associated voltages are reproduced with high dynamics and stability.
- Unique: Adjustable dynamics / stability of the power supply by selecting low or high output capacitance and / or optimized control parameters.
- Battery-typical characteristics as charge and discharge currents, cell voltage, state of charge, ohmic and parametric losses and polarization effects are already preconfigured in the respective battery model.
- The operator may fine tune the model with several well-defined parameters to adjust the simulation up to the user’s requirement.
Left: Influence of the Edge Factor on the discharge curve
Right: Shape of the Reverse Polarity Resistance curve at various Filter settings
Why REGATRON Devices for Battery Simulation
REGATRON battery simulators offer the ideal solution for accurate, flexible, and safe battery simulation across a wide range of power, voltages and applications. Their precise voltage control along with the dynamic load simulation capabilities make them a powerful tool for replicating the behavior of various battery chemistries and configurations. With unmatched flexibility, reliability, and safety features, REGATRON power supplies and preconfigured systems enable efficient and scalable battery simulation, ensuring high-quality system response supporting the development and optimization of advanced energy storage systems. Whether for R&D, quality assurance or product development, REGATRON provides the tools necessary for effective battery simulation.
Suitable Products
G5.BAS Series
Specialized battery simulator / emulator, delivering high stability & accuracy, and real-time internal resistance simulation. It includes G5.BatSim software supporting customizable battery models across various battery types, an intuitive live viewer, and advanced tools for automated testing and data recording.
- Power Range: 0…9 to 0…5000+ kW
- Voltage Range: 0…60 to 0…3000 VDC
G5.UNV Series
Comprehensive solution for testing / simulation of batteries and fuel cells, testing of (solar) inverters and chargers, and P-HIL applications. It incorporates the advanced functions of the specialized G5 series and is designed to meet diverse requirements in an environment of constantly evolving tasks in areas such as product certification, scientific laboratories, R&D, and prototyping.
- Power Range: 0…9 to 0…5000+ kW
- Voltage Range: 0…60 to 0…3000 VDC
TC.GSS Series
Proven and cost-effective, the versatile TC.GSS series includes optional specialized application software, liquid cooling, and ruggedization for harsh / military environments. Engineered for a wide range of applications, including battery module / pack testing, cycling, emulation, low-voltage micro / mild hybrid system testing, and electric driveline component testing.
- Power Range: 0…32 to 0…128+ kW
- Voltage Range: 0…60 to 0…520 VDC
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For added flexibility, selected power supplies may also be available for rent. Please contact REGATRON to discuss your specific requirements and to check availability for your application.
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