ITECH IT7900EP | High Performance Regenerative Grid Simulator
- ✓ ITECH IT7900EP
- ✓ Regenerative Grid Simulator / Four-quadrant Power Amplifier / Regenerative
- ✓ Electronic AC/DC Load
Regenerative Grid Simulator With Four-Quadrant Operation for Grid Simulation, AC/DC Testing, and PHIL, Expandable Up to 1 MVA
For Test Tasks With Defined Grid Simulation
The ITECH IT7900EP Series is designed for test tasks in which devices under test are not simply powered, but tested under specifically defined grid conditions. Typical applications include PCS (Power Conversion Systems), energy storage systems, microgrid components, and other grid-related power electronic systems. Unlike a pure AC source, the series not only delivers power, but can also simulate grid conditions as a load and feed energy from the device under test back into the grid. At the same time, the series supports four-quadrant AC/DC operation.
Define Grid Events Precisely and Test Them Reproducibly
The IT7900EP Series is particularly useful wherever a device under test must respond to defined grid events. According to the manufacturer, these include harmonic and interharmonic synthesis, anti-islanding, and low-voltage ride-through. This allows users to verify whether a system remains stable, regulates correctly, and fulfills the required functions under changing grid conditions. The necessary grid conditions can be set precisely in the test setup and repeated reproducibly.
Four Output Modes Expand the Range of Applications
The IT7900EP Series supports four output modes: AC, DC, AC+DC, and DC+AC. This means the system can be used not only for classic AC grid simulation, but also for test tasks involving DC output or combined AC/DC output forms. This is especially useful when different supply modes must be covered in the test setup with a single system.
Regenerative Operation for High-Power Test Setups
The IT7900EP Series covers a power range from 21 to 126 kVA and can be expanded to 1 MVA and beyond via master-slave operation. With an output voltage of up to 350 V AC (L-N) or 606 V AC (L-L), the series covers not only standard low-voltage grids, but also provides sufficient headroom for testing in demanding industrial environments. This is particularly important where source and regenerative feedback interact within the same test setup. Energy absorbed from the device under test during sink operation is not dissipated as heat, but returned to the grid. This reduces the energy demand of the test setup and lowers the thermal load in the lab.
As a Power Amplifier for PHIL Applications
The devices in the IT7900EP Series can be used as power amplifiers in PHIL applications. PHIL stands for Power Hardware-in-the-Loop and describes test setups in which a simulation environment and a real device under test operate together in a shared control loop. In this role, the series reproduces predefined grid conditions with real power at the device under test. This makes it possible to examine grid-connected systems under practical and reproducible conditions.
Select the IT7900EP Series to Match Your Test Task
Together with you, we configure the ITECH IT7900EP Series to match your devices under test, grid events, and test procedures. The result is a powerful test setup that allows you to define grid conditions reproducibly and map demanding test tasks reliably.
Variants
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SiC Technology | Fast, efficient, and precise control |
| Power Density | Up to 21 kVA in just 3U |
| Output Voltage | Up to 350 V L-N |
| Power Expansion | Parallel operation up to 1 MVA |
| Energy Regeneration | Efficiently feeds energy back to the grid |
| Operating Modes | Single-phase, three-phase, and switchable phase sequence |
| Voltage Extension | Up to 200% of rated voltage in inverter operation |
| Simulation Modes | LIST, SWEEP, and Surge & Sag |
| Waveform Library | Many standard waveforms integrated |
| Harmonics | current harmonic simulation) |
| Arbitrary Function | Freely definable waveforms |
| Waveform Import | Import custom waveforms via CSV |
| Phase Angle | Freely adjustable from 0 to 360° |
| Operation | Color touchscreen with simple menu navigation |
| Standard Interfaces | USB, CAN, LAN, and Digital I/O integrated |
| Optional Interfaces | GPIB, analog interface, and RS232 |
| Protection Functions | Auto-Clear, POVP, and Watchdog |
| Communication Protocols | CANopen (please inquire), Modbus, LXI, and SCPI |
| Specifications in Source O | |
| Frequency Range | 16 Hz to 2400 Hz |
| PHiL Function | Power amplifier for PHiL applications |
| Output Modes | AC, DC, AC+DC, DC+AC |
| Output Impedance | Programmable |
| Harmonics | Harmonic and interharmonic generation |
| Test Functions | LVRT, phase jump, frequency variation, harmonic injection |
| Test Standards | IEC 61000-4-11, IEC 61000-4-13, IEC 61000-4-14, IEC 61000-4-17, IEC 61000-4-28, IEC 61000-4-29 |
| Specifications in Load Operation | |
| Device Function | Regenerative 4-quadrant AC/DC load |
| Frequency Range | 16 Hz to 500 Hz |
| AC Operating Modes | CC, CP, CR, CS, CC+CR, CE |
| CE Mode | Simulation of rectifier RLC and parallel RLC topologies |
| DC Operating Modes | 9 modes, including CC, CR, CP, and CV |
| AC Modes | Rectifying and non-rectifying |
| Crest Factor | 1.414 to 5.0 |
| Phase Shift | -180° to 180° (when the rectifier function is enabled, the phase shift range is limited by the crest factor) |
| Power Factor 1 Function | Current waveform follows voltage waveform |
| Switching Angle | Adjustable from 0 to 359° |
Options & Accessories
| Manufacturer number | Name |
|---|---|
| IT-E510-15U | Rack kit, 15U, gray |
| IT-E511-15U | Rack kit, 15U, black |
| IT-E510-27U | Rack kit, 27U, gray |
| IT-E511-27U | Rack kit, 27U, black |
| IT-E510-37U | Rack kit, 37U, gray |
| IT-E511-37U | Rack kit, 37U, black |
| IT-E31220-OO | Test lead 120 A/200 cm, ring terminal -> ring terminal, black/red |
| IT-E32410-OO | Test lead 240 A/100 cm, ring terminal -> ring terminal, black/red |
| IT-E32420-OO | Test lead 240 A/200 cm, ring terminal -> ring terminal, black/red |
| IT-E33620-OO | Test lead 360 A/200 cm, ring terminal -> ring terminal, black/red |
| AC power cord | lenght 5 m |
| IT-E168 | Fiber optic kit for parallel operation of individual units |
| IT-E169 | Fiber optic kit for parallel operation of cabinets |
| IT-E176 | GPIB interface |
| IT-E177 | Analog & RS232 interface |
| IT-E9003 | ITECH extended warranty |
| IT-E9005 | ITECH extended warranty |
Scope of Delivery
| Scope of delivery |
|---|
| IT7900EP series unit(s) |
| Power cord |
| USB cable |
| LAN cable |
| Operating manual |
| Factory test report |
Applications
| Application examples |
|---|
| Grid simulation |
| Energy storage |
| Photovoltaics |
| IEC testing |
| Laboratory, research, development, and certification |
| Education and training |