Pacific Power AZX Series of Regenerative AC and DC Power Sources

Introducing the Pacific Power AZX Series of Regenerative AC and DC Power Sources

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-teid 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 200 kVA and higher if needed. All AZX models offer single, split and three phase output configurations. 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).

Key Features

Regenerative AC or DC Test Power

The AZX Series is a family of high power, single, split and three phase, AC, DC and AC+DC output capable Power Sources with full energy recovery to the AC mains when sinking power from the equipment under test. Available models range from 30 kVA to 200 kVA. Using a modern color touch screen based user interface for ease of use, the AZX Series is cost effective and fully programmable for both basic frequency conversion and advanced AC power line or DC power disturbance test applications requiring up to 1000 Hz fundamental frequency.

• Fully Regenerative Operation with energy recovery to the AC grid
• Source and Sink full Power and Current
• AC Mode, DC Mode, AC+DC Mode
• DC, 1 to 15Hz, 15 to 1,000 Hz Frequency Ranges
• Dual Constant Power mode AC Voltage Ranges 0~225V L-N and 0~440V L-N
• Dual Constant Power mode DC Voltage Ranges 0~335V L-N and 0~650V L-N
• Full power available in both AC and DC Modes
• Precision True-RMS metering of Volts, Amps, Power, VA, Power Factor and Crest Factor
• Waveform capture scope function for voltage and current on all phases
• Harmonic measurement for voltage and current on all phases
• Extensive Analog and Digital I/O for ATE and system integration
• Option H adds fast responding analog I/O controls for PHIL application support
• Available PPSC Manager Windows graphical user interface
• Also compatible with legacy UPC Studio graphical user interface
• 1, 2 or 3 Phase Selectable Output from front panel or bus command
• Sine, Square, Triangle, THD and Arbitrary waveforms
• 3 Phase AC input with Active PFC, selectable input voltage
• 200 stored programs for both static and dynamic Transient Testing
• LIST, PULSE and STEP Transient Modes
• Continuous Self Calibration (CSC)
• Precision Voltage Programming – 0.02% with CSC engaged in AC and DC modes
• Standard Models in Power Levels from 30 kVA to 200 kVA. Contact us for higher power.
• Standard RS-232, USB, GPIB and Ethernet Interface with SCPI compatibility
• LXI Compliant LAN/Ethernet with embedded web server
• IVI Instruments drivers
• CE (EMC/Safety) Marked

Key Benefits

Design Provides Total Control of AC and DC Power

• All AZX Series power source models are equipped with a digitally Programmable Controller.
• Total control of the output power mode, phase mode (form) is available from the front panel or the bus.
• All operating functions may be controlled from either the front panel or from a remote RS-232, US, LAN or GPIB interface.
• IVI Compliant Instrument Drivers are available.

Applications

• Regenerative AC or DC Test Power
• Frequency/Voltage Conversion
• AC+DC Test Power
• Phase Conversion
• The AZX Series controller offers both manual and full programmable control.

Specifications