Agilent / HP E4361A Solar Array Simulator DC Module

RENT AGILENT / HP E4361A Solar Array Simulator DC Module (call for availability)

The Agilent / HP E4361A is a high-performance 510W Solar Array Simulator DC Power Module designed to replicate the output characteristics of solar arrays. Engineered primarily as a current source with exceptionally low output capacitance, this simulator facilitates rapid I-V curve changes, enabling precise simulation under diverse environmental conditions such as temperature variations, aging effects, and partial shading.

Flexible Operating Modes

The E4361A offers two flexible modes of operation:

• Input the four essential operational parameters (V_oc, I_sc, V_mp, I_mp) to automatically generate the I-V curve.
• Download a user-defined table to customize the I-V curve of the solar array.

Key Features and Specifications

Output Ratings

• Simulator and Table Modes:
  • Maximum Power: 510 W
  • Maximum Open Circuit Voltage (V_oc): 65 V
  • Maximum Voltage Point (V_mp): 60 V
• Line Voltage 200 V / 230 V / 240 V:
  • Maximum Short Circuit Current (I_sc): 8.5 A
  • Maximum Circuit Point (I_mp): 8.5 A
• Line Voltage 100 V / 120 V:
  • Maximum Short Circuit Current (I_sc): 4.25 A
  • Maximum Circuit Point (I_mp): 4.25 A

Fixed Mode Output Ratings

• Voltage Range: 0 - 60 V
• Line Voltage 200 V / 230 V / 240 V:
  • Current Range: 0 - 8.5 A
• Line Voltage 100 V / 120 V:
  • Current Range: 0 - 4.25 A

Performance Metrics

• Output Voltage Ripple & Noise (20 Hz to 20 MHz):
  • Simulator / Table Mode: 20 mVrms, 125 mVp-p
  • Fixed Mode: 24 mVrms, 150 mVp-p
• Programming Accuracy (@ 23°C ±5°C):
  • Fixed Mode Voltage: 0.075% + 25 mV
  • Fixed Mode Current: 0.2% + 20 mA
• Drift / Temperature Stability:
  • Voltage: 0.04% + 1 mV
  • Current: 0.1% + 0.85 mA

Electrical Characteristics

• Current Derating Factor (from 40°C to 55°C): 0.11 A/°C
• Output Capacitance: < 100 nF
• Maximum Reverse Diode Current (with fans running): 8.5 A

Circuit Features

• Maximum Capacitive Load (for stable operation):
  • Simulator/Table Mode: No Restriction
  • Fixed Mode: 2000 µF
• Auto-Parallel Configuration: Up to 4 outputs

Safety and Reliability

• Overvoltage Protection: 0 - 74 V
• Overcurrent Limit: 0 - 10.6 A
• Output Terminal Isolation: ±240 Vdc