Why AC Power Sources Are Critical For Testing Microgrids, EV Chargers, Solar Inverters, and More

Grid simulators and programmable AC power sources key to designing and testing power conversion solutions.

 

Power conversion applications are everywhere from power supplies for data centers to electric vehicle charging to aerospace applications. New technologies like microgrids that tied to local power grids require power equipment that is precise and meets regulatory standards such as IEEE 1547 and UL 1741, IEC61000-3, IEC61000-4, MIL-STD704, RTCA-DO160. Delivering systems that meet this criteria can be a challenge but one that advanced programmable AC power sources and grid simulators can streamline. They are critical for compliance testing as well as being invaluable tools in the lab during the development process. Inaccurate results can lead to costly delays.

 

Programmable AC power sources – either conventional or regenerative - are ideal for simulating voltage sags, brownouts, and other real-world disturbances. Knowing about how they work and what their key capabilities area can simplify and accelerate design and testing. This webinar provides information to avoid common design and test pitfalls. This includes learning how smart control, flexibility, and advanced hardware performance can provide significant advantages for testing pre-compliance, LVRT, interoperability, harmonics and flicker, immunity, anti-islanding, and more. You will discover that running your compliance tests can be easier than you think.