Description
Powerful, Modular AC Power for Advanced Testing Environments
The 305-AC Power Supply series from BOLAB Systems redefines high-performance AC test equipment. Built for demanding industrial, automotive, and EMC testing environments, it offers unparalleled control, speed, and scalability. Available from 30 kVA to over 1050 kVA, this system is ideal for grid simulation, power hardware-in-the-loop (P-HIL), inverter validation, and advanced EMC test protocols.
Core Technology & Configuration
This system operates as a fully digital, true 4-quadrant 3-phase AC source. Its versatility lies in its ability to act as:
- A programmable AC grid simulator
- A 4Q AC voltage amplifier
- A programmable electronic RLC load
Each mode supports seamless transitions with full regenerative capability, ensuring minimal energy loss and low acoustic noise.
AnyWave + WaveMaster Integration
With BOLAB AnyWave and WaveMaster software, the system delivers unmatched waveform flexibility:
- Create, edit, and execute any waveform with ease
- Output simple sine waves or complex test signals
- Operate synchronously across multiple power channels
- No programming knowledge required
This intuitive interface empowers labs and test engineers to model real-world electrical behaviors quickly and accurately.
Ultra-High Control Dynamics
Whether you’re simulating voltage dips, micro-interruptions, harmonic distortion, or over/under voltages, the 305-AC series performs with:
- Fast switching speed: ≤200 µs
- High modulation bandwidth: ≤5 kHz
- Ultra-precise current control: <0.02% FS
- Auto-ranging: Factor of 3 for wide voltage/current testing
Modular & Scalable System Design
Each power supply unit is built around 30 kVA or 50 kVA modules. These can be easily paralleled to achieve total capacities of over 1050 kVA and 1512 A, offering flexible power adaptation for both R&D and production testing environments.
Power Range Examples:
| Power | Current |
|---|---|
| 30 kVA | 43 A |
| 100 kVA | 144 A |
| 500 kVA | 720 A |
| 1000 kVA | 1440 A |
| 1050+ kVA | 1512+ A |
Multi-Functional Applications
The 305-AC series meets a wide spectrum of testing requirements:
- Grid simulation for inverter and renewable energy systems
- EMC testing under ISO 7637-2, ISO 16750-2, LV 124, LV 148, and more
- Automotive and avionics electrical load emulation
- Dynamic power cycling, phase asymmetry, harmonic injection
- P-HIL system integration and waveform amplification
- Energy flow analysis and regenerative testing
Standards Compliance
Supports major global test standards:
- Automotive: FMC1278, GM W 3097, LV 124, ISO 7637-2, ISO 16750-2
- EMC & Grid Compliance: ISO 7637-4, ISO/IEC 18092
- Renewables, Military, Medical, IT, RF, Aerospace: Fully adaptable to evolving test requirements
Hardware Highlights
- Compact 19” rack design with low acoustic and thermal output
- Compatible with external liquid or air cooling
- Galvanic isolation available without derating performance
- Remote software control with analog/digital interface options
- HIL-ready for real-time power feedback simulation
Why Choose the 305-AC Power Supply?
- Precision & Control: <0.02% current deviation, microsecond-level response time
- Scalability: Expand power capacity as your testing demands grow
- Efficiency: Fully regenerative power design returns energy to the grid
- Flexibility: Switch between grid simulator, amplifier, and load with one system
- Usability: Easy-to-use software with no coding required
- Integration: Designed for seamless inclusion in larger simulation systems
Ideal Use Cases
- Automotive Labs: Inverter, ECU, and OBC testing under realistic loads
- Aerospace & Defense: Aircraft electrical systems and EMC evaluation
- EMC Testing Facilities: Simulating harmonics, flicker, dips, and surges
- Power R&D: Grid modeling, transient studies, waveform development
- Medical & IT: High-reliability electronics under various AC conditions
