RENT California Instruments SQ0090 Programmable Regenerative Grid Simulator (Call for Availability)
The California Instruments SQ0090 Programmable Regenerative Grid Simulator is an innovative solution that merges intelligence and high power to deliver a robust platform for a variety of AC applications. This state-of-the-art simulator utilizes Silicon Carbide (SiC) power switching technology, ensuring compactness and exceptional performance well-suited for floor installation. With options for an add-on electronic load, the SQ0090 is positioned to address advanced simulation and testing needs specific to renewable energy sources.
Operating the California Instruments SQ0090 is seamless thanks to its user-friendly, menu-driven front panel controller. The vivid color-touch display provides clear access to menus, setup data, and real-time measurements. A comprehensive range of connectivity options, including standard RS232C, USB, and LAN, as well as optional IEEE-488 remote control interfaces, enable users to program all functions directly from external computers utilizing the widely recognized SCPI command protocol.
This versatile simulator caters to a wide array of roles in testing environments, functioning as an AC/DC Programmable Power source, AC/DC Grid Simulator, or as an AC/DC Resistive or Complex Electronic load. The SQ0090 excels at mimicking ideal grid conditions, capable of regenerating current from photovoltaic inverters or wind turbines with nearly total power recovery. Its advanced features, including seamless transitions between source and sink modes and the capacity to program parallel RLC circuits, allow it to meet stringent testing conditions dictated by international standards like IEC 61727 and IEC 62116.
In grid simulator mode, the California Instruments SQ0090 adeptly replicates varying grid scenarios from strong to weak, while its electronic load mode serves to emulate the loading conditions of an electric vehicle's on-board battery charger. With an impressive power recovery efficiency of 85%, the SQ0090 not only optimizes power usage but also significantly reduces heat emissions in the laboratory environment.
Specifications for the California Instruments SQ0090 Programmable Regenerative Grid Simulator Include:
| AC Voltage (Low/High) |
0-166 V/0-333 V |
| AC Current Per Phase (Low/High) |
250 A/125 A |
| Total Power |
90kVA Single or Three Phase |
| Frequency Range |
16-550Hz (up to 905Hz HF option) |
See Datasheet for full specifications.
