DCB Series Regenerative Bi-directional DC Power Supplies

Regenerative Bi-directional DC Power Supplies

The 2 Quadrant Regenerative Source and Sink DCB Series power supplies from Adaptive Power Systems are powerful yet cost effective Battery test solutions. Designed using state-of-the-art Digital Signal Processing, these units combine a DC power supply with a regenerative electronic DC load into a single unit.
All DCB Series models support an auto-ranging constant power V-I output profile that offers both higher voltage and high current from a single unit.

Available in three power levels of 5kW , 10kW, 15kW or 30kW, there are multiple voltage range models up to 2000Vdc and max. current of 360Adc for 3U chassis or 1000Adc for 4U chassis. Available with 380 ~ 480 Vac three phase AC input.
Master/ Slave mode for series or parallel operation available for higher voltage and or power requirements.

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OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW

The DCB Series of precision Regenerative Two Quadrant DC power Supplies uses state of the art field programmable logic array (FPGA) technology to implement a digital power conversion topology that combines a DC source with a Regenerative DC load into a single unit. High efficiency energy recycling back to the grid results in significant energy and HVAC cost savings, especially for large EV battery pack applications.
Packaged in a compact, standard 19” rack mount chassis, these powerful functions are easily accessible through an easy to use, color touch screen based user interface from the front panel or by sending commands over one of several available digital control interfaces.

The ability of the DCB Series to both source and sink DC power using regenerative technology makes them ideally suitable for a E-Mobility development and test applications. With power levels from 5000W to 15000W per 3U chassis or 30000W per 4U chassis and ability to parallel units for higher power needs, a wide range of present and future power demands can be met.

All DCB models are equipped with a flexible auto-ranging output stage which provides higher output voltage at lower output current, or higher output current at lower output voltage, always controlled by the adjustable power set value . Therefore, a wide range of applications can be covered by the use of just one DCB model.

For power requirements higher than 30kW, refer to the high power master/slave cabinet systems.

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MODELS

AVAILABLE MODELS

5kW Models – 3U
MODEL_____POWER (W)VOLTAGE MAX (Vdc)CURRENT MAX (Adc)INPUT POWER -4HEIGHTWEIGHT (KG/LBS)
DCB80-120500080120380V ~ 480V - 3ø3U18 / 39.7
DCB200-70500020070380V ~ 480V - 3ø3U18 / 39.7
DCB360-40500036040380V ~ 480V - 3ø3U18 / 39.7
DCB500-30500050030380V ~ 480V - 3ø3U18 / 39.7
DCB750-20500075020380V ~ 480V - 3ø3U18 / 39.7
10kW Models – 3U
MODEL_____POWER (VA/W)VOLTAGE MAX (Vdc)CURRENT MAX (Adc)INPUT POWER - 4HEIGHTWEIGHT (KG/LBS)
DCB80-2401000080240380V ~ 480V - 3ø3U25 / 55.1
DCB200-14010000200140380V ~ 480V - 3ø3U25 / 55.1
DCB360-801000036080380V ~ 480V - 3ø3U25 / 55.1
DCB500-601000050060380V ~ 480V - 3ø3U25 / 55.1
DCB750-401000075040380V ~ 480V - 3ø3U25 / 55.1
15kW Models – 3U
MODEL_____POWER (VA/W)VOLTAGE MAX (Vdc)CURRENT MAX (Adc)INPUT POWER - 4HEIGHTWEIGHT (KG/LBS)
DCB80-3601500080360380V ~ 480V - 3ø3U32 /70.5
DCB200-21015000200210380V ~ 480V - 3ø3U32 /70.5
DCB360-12015000360120380V ~ 480V - 3ø3U32 /70.5
DCB500-901500050090380V ~ 480V - 3ø3U32 /70.5
DCB750-601500075060380V ~ 480V - 3ø3U32 /70.5
DCB1000-4015000100040380V ~ 480V - 3ø3U32 /70.5
DCB1500-3015000150030380V ~ 480V - 3ø3U32 /70.5
30kW Models – 4U
MODEL_____POWER (VA/W)VOLTAGE MAX (Vdc)CURRENT MAX (Adc)INPUT POWER - 4HEIGHTWEIGHT (KG/LBS)
DCB80-100030000801000380V ~ 480V - 3ø4U44 / 97
DCB200-42030000200420380V ~ 480V - 3ø4U44 / 97
DCB360-24030000360240380V ~ 480V - 3ø4U44 / 97
DCB500-18030000500180380V ~ 480V - 3ø4U44 / 97
DCB750-12030000750120380V ~ 480V - 3ø4U44 / 97
DCB1000-8030000100080380V ~ 480V - 3ø4U44 / 97
DCB1500-6030000150060380V ~ 480V - 3ø4U44 / 97
DCB2000-4030000200040380V ~ 480V - 3ø4U44 / 97
High Power Cabinet Systems
CABINET HEIGHTPOWER (kW)VOLTAGE MAX (Vdc)CURRENT MAX (Adc)INPUT POWER - 2INPUT POWER - 4HEIGHTNO/ CABS
24U30 to 15080 ~ 20003060n/a380V ~ 480V - 3ø24U1
42U105 to 15080 ~ 20005100n/a380V ~ 480V - 3ø42U1
Dual 42Uup to 60080 ~ 200010200n/a380V ~ 480V - 3ø42U2
Tripple 42Uup to 90080 ~ 200015300n/a380V ~ 480V - 3ø42U3

KEY FEATURES

KEY FEATURES

  • Bi-directional, regenerative DC Supply and Electronic Load combination
  • Output voltage ranges from 80 V up to 2000 V
  • Constant Power Auto-ranging Voltage/Current profile
  • Current: up to 1000A, parallelable for higher current
  • Output power 5, 10 or 15 kW per 3U chassis and 30kW per 4U chassis
  • High overall efficiency up to 95% saves on energy cost
  • Three phase wide range input voltage 380~480Vac
  • Active Power Factor Corrected AC input
  • Flexible, precisely regulated output power stages
  • Various protection circuits (OVP, OCP, OPP, OTP)
  • Intuitive TFT touch panel with display of settings, read-backs, status and notifications
  • Remote sensing with automatic open sense detection
  • Galvanically isolated analog interface and USB port
  • Integrated function generator
  • Resistance mode (Sink)
  • Optional, digital interface modules or GPIB interface
  • SCPI commands and ModBus RTU (optional: ModBus TCP) support

APPLICATIONS

APPLICATIONS

Battery Testing and Forming

With its high power density and programming battery charging profiles, the DCB is ideally suited for forming large batteries up to 2000Vdc as well as performance testing of large EV battery packs. The regenerative capability of the DCB in load mode results in an energy efficient and cost effective complete battery test system that can be scaled in power using the Master/Slave mode of both units.

DC Motor Testing

The DCB Series bi-directional DC source/sink is able to both drive and brake DC Motors allows regenerated power from the DC motor to be recycled to the power grid during test.

Product Development and Test

With the ability to provide programmable over-voltage, over-current and over-power, the DCB power supply can safely be used to power up early prototypes without feat of  losing time or money due to scarce prototype failure.

Avionics DC Power

Capable of supporting ±270Vdc (using 2 units in master/slave series), the DCB Series is a good choice for testing regenerative DC power avionics loads like electric flaps and landing gear subsystems.

SPECS

SPECS

5kW Models
MODEL DCB80-120 DCB200-70 DCB360-40 DCB500-30 DCB750-20
Voltage Range 0~80 V 0~200 V 0~360 V 0~500 V 0~750 V
Current Range 0…120 A 0…70 A 0…40 A 0…30 A 0…20 A
CP V-I Range 41.7V@120A ~ 80V@62.5A 71.4V@70A ~ 200V@25A 125V@40A ~ 360V@13.9A 166.7V@30A ~ 500V@10A 250V@20A ~ 750V@6.7A
Voltage Ripple (source) <200 mVpp
<16 mVrms		 <300 mVpp
<40 mVrms		 <320mVpp
<55mVrms		 <350mVpp
<70mVrms		 <800mVpp
<200mVrms
Insulation -DC to PE ±400 Vdc ±725 Vdc ±725 Vdc ±1500 Vdc ±1500 Vdc
Insulation +DC to PE ±400 Vdc ±1000 Vdc ±1000 Vdc ±1800 Vdc ±1800 Vdc
Power Range 0~5000 W 0~5000 W 0~5000 W 0~5000 W 0~5000 W
Efficiency 95% 95% 95% 95% 95%
Weight 18kg/39.7lbs 18kg/39.7lbs 18kg/39.7lbs 18kg/39.7lbs 18kg/39.7lbs
10kW Models
MODEL DCB80-240 DCB200-140 DCB360-80 DCB500-60 DCB750-40
Voltage Range 0~80 V 0~200 V 0~360 V 0~500 V 0~750 V
Current Range 0…240 A 0…140 A 0~80 A 0~60 A 0~40 A
CP V-I Range 41.7V@240A ~ 80V@125A 71.4V@140A ~ 200V@50A 125V@80A ~ 360V@27.8A 166.7V@60A ~ 500V@20A 250V@40A ~ 750V@13.3A
Voltage Ripple <320mVpp
<25mVrms		 <300mVpp
<40mVrms		 <550mVpp
<65mVrms		 <350mVpp
<70mVrms		 <800mVpp
<200mVrms
Insulation -DC to PE ±400 Vdc ±725 Vdc ±725 V DC ±1500 V DC ±1500 V DC
Insulation +DC to PE ±400 Vdc ±1000 Vdc ±1000 V DC ±1800 V DC ±1800 V DC
Power Range 0~10000 W 0~10000 W 0~10000 W 0~10000 W 0~10000 W
Efficiency 95% 95% 95% 95% 95%
Weight 25kg/55.1lbs 25kg/55.1lbs 25kg/55.1lbs 25kg/55.1lbs 25kg/55.1lbs
15kW Models
MODEL DCB80-360 DCB200-210 DCB360-120 DCB500-90 DCB750-60 DCB1000-40 DCB1500-30
Voltage Range 0~80 V 0~200 V 0~360 V 0~500 V 0~750 V 0~1000 V 0~1500 V
Current Range 0~360 A 0~210 A 0~120 A 0~90 A 0~60 A 0~40 A 0~30 A
CP V-I Range 41.7V@360A ~ 80V@187.5A 71.4V@210A ~ 200V@75A 125V@120A ~ 360V@41.7A 166.7V@90A ~ 500V@30A 250V@60A ~ 750V@20A 375V@40A ~ 1000V@15A 500V@30A ~ 1500V@10A
Voltage Ripple <320mVpp
<25mVrms		 <300mVpp
<40mVrms		 <550mVpp
<65mVrms		 <350mVpp
<70mVrms		 <800mVpp
<200mVrms		 <2000mVpp
<300mVrms		 <2400mVpp
<400mVrms
Insulation -DC to PE ±400 Vdc ±725 Vdc ±725 Vdc ±1500 Vdc ±1500 Vdc ±1500 Vdc ±1500 Vdc
Insulation +DC to PE ±400 Vdc ±1000 Vdc ±1000 Vdc ±1800 Vdc ±1800 Vdc ±1800 Vdc ±1800 Vdc
Power Range 0~15000 W 0~15000 W 0~15000 W 0~15000 W 0~15000 W 0~15000 W 0~15000 W
Efficiency 95% 95% 95% 95% 95% 95% 95%
Weight 32kg/70.5lbs 32kg/70.5lbs 32kg/70.5lbs 32kg/70.5lbs 32kg/70.5lbs 32kg/70.5lbs 32kg/70.5lbs
30kW Models – 1 of 2
MODEL DCB80-1000 DCB200-420 DCB360-240 DCB500-90
Voltage Range 0~80 V 0~200 V 0~360 V 0~500 V
Current Range 0~1000 A 0~420 A 0~240 A 0~180 A
CP V-I Range 30V@1000A ~ 80V@375A 71.4V@420A ~ 200V@150A 125V@240A ~ 360V@83.3A 166.7V@180A ~ 500V@30A
Voltage Ripple <320mVpp
<25mVrms		 <300mVpp
<40mVrms		 <1600mVpp
<300mVrms		 <2400mVpp
<400mVrms
Insulation -DC to PE ±500 Vdc ±800 Vdc ±1500 Vdc ±1500 Vdc
Insulation +DC to PE +600 Vdc +1000 Vdc +2000 Vdc +2000 Vdc
Power Range 0~30000 W 0~30000 W 0~30000 W 0~30000 W
Efficiency 92.5% 93.5% 93.5% 94.5%
Weight 44kg/97lbs 44kg/97lbs 44kg/97lbs 44kg/97lbs
30kW Models – 2 of 2
MODEL DCB750-120 DCB1000-80 DCB1500-60 DCB2000-40
Voltage Range 0~750 V 0~1000 V 0~1500 V 0~2000 V
Current Range 0~120 A 0~80 A 0~60 A 0~40 A
CP V-I Range 250V@120A ~ 750V@40A 375V@80A ~ 1000V@30A 500V@60A ~ 1500V@20A 750V@40A ~ 2000V@15A
Voltage Ripple <2400mVpp
<400mVrms		 <1600mVpp
<300mVrms		 <2400mVpp
<400mVrms		 <2400mVpp
<400mVrms
Insulation -DC to PE ±1500 Vdc ±1500 Vdc ±1500 Vdc ±1500 Vdc
Insulation +DC to PE +2000 Vdc +2000 Vdc +2000 Vdc +2000 Vdc
Power Range 0~30000 W 0~30000 W 0~30000 W 0~30000 W
Efficiency 94.5% 93.5% 94.5% 94.5%
Weight 44kg/97lbs 44kg/97lbs 44kg/97lbs 44kg/97lbs
Common Specifications for all models
MODEL All Models   MODEL All Models
AC Input   Environmental
Input Voltage US 480V models: 380VLL~ 480VLL
3ph		 Pollution Degree 2
Protection Class 1
Frequency 45~66 Hz Cooling Forced air, temperature controlled fans
Power Factor > 0.99 Temperature Operating 0~50 °C / 32~122 °F
DC Output – Voltage    Storage -20~70 °C / -4~158 °F
Accuracy < 0.1% of F.S. Relative humidity < 80%, non-condensing
Load regulation 0-100% < 0.05% of F.S. Altitude                       Operating < 2000 m (1.242 mi)
Line regulation ±10% ΔVac < 0.02% of F.S. Front Panel
Response Time 10-100% load (source) < 2 msec Display Color Touch Screen Graphics LCD
Slew rate 10-90% (source) < 30 msec Controls Dual Rotary Digital Encoders
Overvoltage protection Adjustable, 0~110% Vnom Output on/off Push Button
Digital Interfaces
DC Current   Internal 1x USB type B for communication, 1x GPIB (optional)
Accuracy < 0.2% of F.S. Interface Slot 1x for retrofittable plug-in modules
Load regulation 0-100% ΔVdc < 0.15% of F.S. Analog Interfaces
Slew rate 10-90% (Sink) < 1 msec. Internal Built-in, 15 pole D-Sub (female), galvanically isolated
DC Power   Signal range  0~5 V or 0~10 V (selectable)
Accuracy < 1.0% of F.S. Inputs V, I, P, R, remote control on-off, DC output on-off, resistance mode on-off
DC Resistance Outputs V, I, alarms, reference voltage, status
Accuracy < (1.0% of Max. R + 0.3% of Rated Current) Accuracy V / I / P / R 0~10 V: < 0.2%, 0~5 V: < 0.4%
  Dimensions (W x H x D)
Protection OT, OVP, OCP, OPP, PF Dimensions 19” x 5.25” or 7″ x 26.4”
483 x 133 or 178 x 670 mm
Overvoltage category 2 Parallel Operation Master-slave, up to 32 units
Insulation
AC input to enclosure		 2500 Vdc Regulatory Standards EN 61010, EN 61000-6-2:2016-05 and IEC 61000-6-3:2011-09 Class B
AC input to DC output 2500 Vdc
DC output to enclosure (PE) Model specific. See model tables

PHOTOS

PHOTOS

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