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Series Overview
The TC.GSS series is a full bi-directional series of high-power DC source / sink units based on the thousandfold field-proven REGATRON grid-tied technology. The wideband AC input module accepts nearly all AC grid systems worldwide and disposes of an active Power Factor Correction. The novel bidirectional converter architecture allows for very fast and continuous "quadrant crossing" between source and sink operation and vice versa, so a full current source to full current sink action takes only some 2-3 milliseconds under ohmic load.
As all REGATRON DC power supplies the TC.GSS series disposes of a multi-processor control architecture, allowing not only for full digital control, but also for Internal Resistance Simulation. Moreover, onboard real-time computation provides the activation of the versatile TopCon Function Engine TFE (optional) as also the universal "Application Area Programming" AAP (optional), which allows to give the source a programmable transfer characteristic or a random two-pole function y = f(x).
TC.GSS systems consist of individual units of 20 or 32 kW each. Each unit is fully self-contained and may be used as individual power source / sink system at any time. Identical TC.GSS units may be arranged at any time as series stack, as parallel stack or even in a mixed-mode array to form power systems up to a MW range. This opens up a versatility not known up to now.
Typical fields of application are as follows:
- Battery and storage systems: Testing and cycling.
- Battery simulation: Testing of electrical power trains and auxiliary systems, simulation of automotive, airborne and naval onboard systems and all kind of storage systems.
- Laboratory and testing plant use: Solar simulation, simulation of capacitive storage and fuel cells, EDLC test and simulation, railway onboard electrical test and engineering.
The service and application software "TopControl" is part of the delivery and offers among others a convenient 8-channel scope running under full operation. Scope files may be sent to REGATRON Support for the discussion of operational effects and conditions.
TopControl installation file, LabVIEW® and C/C++ C#/.NET API (DLL file) are included in the scope of delivery.
Features
- Graduated product line: 65 VDC, 130 VDC, 400 VDC, 500 VDC, 600 VDC, higher voltages up to 1500 VDC with series connection or +/-1000V with midpoint earthing.
- Power categories of 20 kW and 32 kW are available for each nominal output voltage.
- Optional extras like liquid cooling and accessories complete the product line of power supply units.
- Modular concept for easy power increase: Parallel, series, matrix or multiload master-slave-operation.
- CE conformity
- Swiss made: Developed, manufactured and tested in Switzerland by Regatron AG.
Voltage- / Power- / Current-Range
Technical Datasheets
Options and Accessories
| Option Code | Short description of option / accessory | Products | ||
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| Operating Units | ||||
| HMI | Front Panel Integrated Control Unit |
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| RCU.RM | 19-Inch Rack-Mount Remote Control Unit includes CANCable, specify length 2m, 5m, 10m, max. 40m |
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| RCU.RM.2CH | 19-Inch Rack-Mount Remote Control Unit with Emergency Stop Button (2-Channel) includes CANCable, specify length 2m, 5m, 10m, max. 40m |
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| RCU.DT.1CH | Desk-Top Remote Control Unit with Stop Switch (1-Channel); with cable length 2m, 5m, 10m, max. 40m |
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| Multi-Unit Operation | ||||
| CANCable | Connecting Cable for Multi-Unit Operation, connects also bus participants like RCU, TC.LIN; Length 2m, 5m, 10m | |||
| MAC | Master Array Controller required for multi-unit systems with more than 16 power supplies |
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| MACInterface | Interface for MAC on Rear Panel of Power Supply; includes MACCable, specify length 2m, 5m, 10m, max. 40m |
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| Control Interfaces | ||||
| CANOPEN | Rear Panel Integrated CAN/CANopen Interface includes RS232REAR; standard RS-232 on front panel not usable |
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PDF (1.23MB) | |
| CANmp | Rear Panel Integrated CAN Interface |
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PDF (359KB) | |
| LXI | Rear Panel Integrated LXI Interface; includes RS232REAR; standard RS-232 on front panel not usable |
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| ETHERNET | Rear Panel Integrated Ethernet Interface includes RS232REAR; standard RS-232 on front panel not usable |
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PDF (941KB) | |
| ETHERNET.HR | Ethernet <=> RS-232 Converter, External Converter Unit, Top Hat Rail Mount; option RS232REAR must be ordered separately, if required | |||
| IEEE | Rear Panel Integrated GPIB / IEEE488.2 / SCPI Interface includes RS232REAR; standard RS-232 on front panel not usable |
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PDF (971KB) | |
| RS232REAR | Rear Panel Integrated RS-232 Interface; standard RS-232 on front panel available, not simultaneously usable |
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| RS422 | Rear Panel Integrated RS-422 Interface; standard RS-232 on front panel available, not simultaneously usable |
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PDF (250KB) | |
| USB | Rear Panel Integrated USB Interface includes RS232REAR; standard RS-232 on front panel not usable. Driver Download |
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ZIP (3.53MB) | |
| Application Software | ||||
| TFEAAPControl | Function Generating Engine, Time-based and Parametric Programming | PDF (855KB) | ||
| TFEtoSAS | Upgrade from TFEAAPControl to SASControl | |||
| SASControl | Solar Array Simulation Software (for Development and Process Automation); includes TFEAAPControl | PDF (656KB) | ||
| BatSim | Battery Simulation Software (for Development and Process Automation); TFEAAPControl not included | PDF (988KB) | ||
| CapSim | Cap Simulation Software (for Development and Process Automation); TFEAAPControl not included | PDF (977KB) | ||
| BatControl | Battery Testing and Cycling Software (for Development and Process Automation); TFEAAPControl not included | PDF (281KB) | ||
| User Safety | ||||
| PAC.G.DC | DC Terminal Protective Cover (for TC.GSS); transparent polycarbonate, quick-acting closure |
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PDF (655KB) | |
| PAC.G.AC | AC Terminal Protective Cover (for TC.GSS) | |||
| ISR | Integrated Safety Relay for Increased Emergency Stop Reliability |
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PDF (467KB) | |
| VLI | Voltage Limit Indicator (0...1500VDC, passive) Top Hat Rail Mount; Stand alone, no cables included |
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PDF (528KB) | |
| LED to VLI | Special LED with 3m cable to be connected to the option VLI | |||
| SELV.G | SELV according to EN 60950-1; SELV Option includes Option ISR | |||
| Operational Safety | ||||
| RPP.G | Reverse Polarity Protection (for TC.GSS 65...600 VDC); protects from damage in case of reverse polarity load connection | |||
| Environmental Conditions | ||||
| AIRFILTER.9 | Front Panel Airfilter (for Power Supplies 9HU); screw-on metal frame, replaceable filter mat |
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| LC | Liquid Cooling | |||
| RUGG.ENV.G | Protection against Humidity and Pollution (for TC.GSS); protective coating of PCBs | PDF (100KB) | ||
| RUGG.SAV.G | Ruggedization against Shock and Vibration (for TC.GSS); mechanical strengthening of structure and connections | PDF (100KB) | ||
| Linear Postprocessors | ||||
| TC.LIN.26.1000.13/26 | Linear Post-Processor Unit (26kW, 1000VDC, 13/26A); 19-Inch Rack-Mount Unit, 6HU |
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PDF (210KB) | |
| TC.LIN.40.1000.20/40 | Linear Post-Processor Unit (40kW, 1000VDC, 20/40A); 19-Inch Rack-Mount Unit, 6HU |
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PDF (210KB) | |
| TC.LIN.45.1000.45 | Linear Post-Processor Unit (45kW, 1000VDC, 45A); 19-Inch Rack-Mount Unit, 6HU |
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PDF (210KB) | |
| TC.LIN.75.1500.50.LC | Linear Post-Processor Unit with Integrated Liquid Cooling (75kW, 1500VDC, 75A); 19-Inch Rack-Mount Unit, 3HU |
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PDF (182KB) | |
| Output Range Modifications | ||||
| NSOV | Non-Standard DC Voltage; contact factory for feasibility | |||
| NSOC | Non-Standard DC Current; contact factory for feasibility | |||
| Input Range Modifications | ||||
| NSIV | Non-Standard AC Voltage; contact factory for feasibility | |||
| Service | ||||
| Calib.G.3P | 3-Point Calibration and Adjustment (for TC.GSS and TC.ACS); does not include maintenance and repair work | |||
| Calib.G.10P | 10-Point Calibration and Adjustment (for TC.GSS and TC.ACS); does not include maintenance and repair work | |||
| Calib.Protocol | Calibration Protocol | |||
| Warranty +1J | Warranty extension +1 year | |||
| Warranty +2J | Warranty extension +2 years | |||
Related Documents and Files
| Name | Explanation | Type/size |
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| Software | ||
| TopControl Software V4.11.00 |
Operating, service and diagnostic-Software for TopCon power supplies |
ZIP (37.27MB) |
| TopControl Software Information V01.00 |
TopControl Software Information Sheet. PC-Software for operation and service of TopCon device series |
PDF (855KB) |
| SASControl Software Information V01.00 |
SASControl Software Information Sheet. Solar Array Simulation – PC-Software for PV-Simulation |
PDF (656KB) |
| BatControl Software Information V0.3.2 |
BatControl Software Information Sheet. PC-Software for Battery Testing. |
PDF (281KB) |
| BatSim Software Information V01.00 |
BatSim Software Information Sheet. Software option of Energy Storage Simulation ESSControl. |
PDF (988KB) |
| CapSim Software Information V01.00 |
CapSim Software Information Sheet. Software option of Energy Storage Simulation ESSControl. |
PDF (977KB) |
| Brochures | ||
| REGATRON Product Overview 19081401 |
DC and AC Power Sources, Programmable and Modular |
PDF (215KB) |
| Application Portfolio | Application Portfolio Regatron Division Programmable Power Supplies |
PDF (1.49MB) |
| PV Simulation Brochure | Your access to the PV simulation |
PDF (810KB) |
| Manuals | ||
| TC.GSS Series Manual V00.14 |
Manual for TC.GSS Series |
PDF (6.79MB) |
| TC.GSS Serie Handbuch DE V00.14 |
Benutzerhandbuch für TC.GSS Serie |
PDF (5.43MB) |
| Error List V11.51 |
Error List for TopCon devices, HMI, TC.RCU and Software TopControl |
PDF (1,018KB) |
| Fehlerliste DE V11.51 |
Fehlerliste für TopCon Geräte, HMI, TC.RCU und Software TopControl |
PDF (1.09MB) |
| Applications | ||
| Application Success Story Versatility | Universal Technical Laboratory Equipment Needed? Versatile Solution provided by Regatron AG |
PDF (749KB) |
| Application Success Story Utility Vehicles | Regenerative High-Power Solutions for the Utility Vehicles Sector: Simulating and Testing Batteries for Bidirectional Electronic on-board Power Devices |
PDF (169KB) |
| Driver | ||
| USB Driver | USB Interface Driver for Windows (7,8,8.1,10) |
ZIP (3.53MB) |
| ETHERNET-Driver | ETHERNET Interface Driver Interface for Windows (7,8,8.1,10) |
ZIP (2.35MB) |
| ETHERNET-Driver Manual V01.71 |
ETHERNET-Driver Interface Installation Manual |
PDF (941KB) |
| Programming Interfaces | ||
| Firmware versions | Please refer to TopCon Support for assistance. Please attach a screenshot of the "Device Info" tab of TopControl. |
Firmware versions |
| Programming Overview | Manual and software-based control of TopCon devices - Introduction and General Overview |
PDF (307KB) |
| Low-Level Protocol V0.2.16 |
Description of the Low-Level protocol, which is the basic protocol to communicate | TC.P and TC.GSS Series |
PDF (2.07MB) |
| TCIO API V3.88.00 |
TopCon Input-Output library with ANSI C interface. Windows & Linux (incl. documentation) | TC.P and TC.GSS Series |
ZIP (7.58MB) |
| TopCon API V1.1.0.542 |
.NET Programming API, true object-oriented high-level access. Windows only (incl. documentation) | TC.P and TC.GSS Series |
ZIP (30.10MB) |
| LabVIEW for TC.P and TC.GSS V1.1.0.542 |
TopCon LabVIEW files and examples | TC.P and TC.GSS Series |
ZIP (11.39MB) |
| LabVIEW for SASControl V1.00.01 |
TopCon LabVIEW files and examples for SASControl | TC.P and TC.GSS Series |
ZIP (863KB) |
| LabView for GPIB V1.00.01 |
TopCon LabVIEW GPIB files and examples | TC.P and TC.GSS Series |
ZIP (730KB) |
| Controller Parameter V1.23e |
Background information and "how to" tune the parameterization of the TopCon Quadro /TC.Gxx Series controllers. |
PDF (2.68MB) |
| Options and Accessories | ||
| CANOPEN V02.62 |
CANOPEN Interface Manual - The option TC.CANOPEN enables the TopCon Quadro power supply to be programmed by a controller over CAN bus. The CANopen protocol allows the integration of the TopCon power supply into an existing CANopen network. |
PDF (1.23MB) |
| CANOPEN EDS TC.GSS DA613V_0009 V00 |
CANOPEN Electronic Data Sheet TC.GSS |
EDS (15KB) |
| CANmp V01.01 |
Rear Panel Integrated CAN Interface |
PDF (359KB) |
| Standard CANmp Configuration | Standard CANmp Configuration - TopCon Quadro & TC.GSS |
DBC (4KB) |
| TC.RS422 V01.20 |
TC.RS422 Interface Option Manual - Diagnostics and control connection |
PDF (250KB) |
| IEEE V02.62 |
GPIB / IEEE488.2 / SCPI Interface Manual |
PDF (971KB) |
| PACOB V01.10 |
Supplement to the Manual. Protection against accidental contact of output current bars. 9U Units |
PDF (655KB) |
| ISR X107 V05.10 |
Integral Safety Relay ISR - X107 |
PDF (444KB) |
| ISR X112/ X112-2 V01.35 |
Integral Safety Relay ISR - X112; Option X112/ X112-2 (dual channel) |
PDF (467KB) |
| TC.LIN.SER.26.1000.26 | Datasheet Linear Post-Processor Unit TC.LIN.SER.26.1000.26 |
PDF (210KB) |
| TC.LIN.SER.40.1000.40 | Datasheet Linear Post-Processor Unit TC.LIN.SER.40.1000.40 |
PDF (210KB) |
| TC.LIN.SER.45.1000.45 | Datasheet Linear Post-Processor Unit TC.LIN.SER.45.1000.45 |
PDF (210KB) |
| TC.LIN.75.1500.50 | Datasheet Linear Post-Processor Unit TC.LIN.75.1500.50 |
PDF (182KB) |
| TC.LIN Manual V1.07b |
Linear Post Processing Unit TC.LIN.SER Manual |
PDF (2.18MB) |
| RUGGEDIZED TC.GSS (plus TC.GXS and TC.GSX) | Option Ruggedized for TC.GSS Series (plus TC.GXS and TC.GSX) |
PDF (100KB) |
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