PVS10005 - B&K PRECISION CORPORATION

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The PVS10005, PVS60085, and PVS60085MR

programmable DC power supplies offer clean

output power up to 5.1 kW, excellent regulation,

and fast transient response time characteristics in

an industry leading 2U package.

These power supplies provide many useful

features such as high programming resolution,

multiple remote interfaces for test systems, and a

built-in SAS (solar array simulator) function to

generate PV (photovoltaic) I-V curves. The

optional SAS software allows users to consistently

reproduce various I-V curves to test a PV

inverter’s MPPT efficiency.

For benchtop applications, this series provides an

intuitive user interface with full keypad and rotary

knob. System integrators benefit from the standard

USB (virtual COM), RS232, GPIB, and LAN

interfaces supporting SCPI commands. Free

application software and a complete set of

LabVIEW drivers are available to reduce

Features & Benefits

■ Compact, high power density, 2U package

■ Output up to 1000 V / 5 A (PVS10005) and

600 V / 8.5 A (PVS60085 & PVS60085MR)

■ Convenient single-phase AC input

configuration

■ Bright VFD display

■ High voltage and current resolution of 0.1 V,

0.1 mA (PVS10005) or 10 mV, 0.2 mA

(PVS60085 & PVS60085MR)

■ Fast transient response time of ≤0.5 ms

■ Adjustable voltage and current slope (rise and

fall times)

■ List mode: 9 user-defined programs with up to

100 programmable steps each

■ Built-in SAS function for storage of up to 16

I-V curves with Voc, Isc, Vmp, and Imp

parameters and 1024-point table

■ Store up to 100 different instrument settings

to internal memory

■ Control up to 30 power supplies from one PC

via the RS485 interface

■ Timer-controlled output (1 s to 1000 hrs)

■ Standard USB (virtual COM), RS232, RS485,

GPIB and LAN interfaces

■ External analog programming and monitoring

interface

■ Extensive protection features: OVP, OCP, OPP,

OTP, foldback protection mode, and key-lock

function

■ Front to rear airflow allows for efficient cooling

in high rack density environments

■ Master/slave mode for parallel operation

■ LabVIEW™ driver and softpanel for remote

control, test sequence generation, and

datalogging available

programming time and increase productivity. The

application software allows users to control the

power supply, execute test sequences, or log

measurements. It also integrates with Data

Dashboard for LabVIEW apps, enabling users to

remotely monitor select measurement indicators

with iOS, Android, or Windows 8 compatible

tablets or smart phones.

These power supplies are well suited for both

bench use and ATE systems integration, R&D,

design verification, production test, and high

voltage testing.

High Power Programmable DC Power Supplies

PVS Series

Model PVS10005 PVS60085 PVS60085MR**

Max Output Voltage 1000 V 600 V 600 V

Max Output Current 5 A 8.5 A 8.5 A

Max Output Power 5000 W 5100 W 3000 W

**Model PVS60085MR is a multi-ranging supply allowing any combination of the rated voltage and

current up to the maximum output power of 3000 W.

In particular, the low-noise characteristic of the

PVS Series makes these instruments ideal for

motor inverter testing. When operated with the

optional SAS software, these power supplies

can be used for solar array testing applications

such as validating a solar inverter’s MPPT

algorithm and testing to EN50530 and Sandia

Labs standards.

Special Applications

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Front panel

Bright VFD display Protection LED indicators Function keys Numeric keypad Rotary knob

Cursor keys

Rear panel

Output and

remote sense

terminal

USB interface RS-485

interface

External analog

control interface

RS-232 interface LAN interface GPIB interface Ground chassis

The numeric keys and rotary knob provide a convenient interface for setting output levels quickly and precisely. Both measured output values and setting

values are concurrently displayed on the screen. Additionally, the power supplies provide internal memory for storage of up to 10 different instrument

settings that can be set and recalled via both the front panel and remote interfaces.

Unlike other 5 kW power supplies that need a

3-phase mains connection, this series only

requires a single-phase connection, which is

easier to wire and much more commonly

available than 3-phase AC outlets.

Single-phase AC line input

Intuitive user interface

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Remote control and programming

These power supplies offer standard USB, RS-232, GPIB, and LAN interfaces

to facilitate test system development and integration. The PVS Series supports

SCPI-compliant protocols and come with LabVIEW™ drivers.

Test system integration

The list mode feature allows users to program a list of steps to the power

supply’s internal memory and execute them. A total of 100 steps

can be allocated to each internal memory location, up to a maximum of 9

locations. The test sequence can be programmed remotely via the USB,

RS-232, GPIB, or LAN interfaces using SCPI commands or with the included

application software. Test sequences can be configured for single or repeated

execution. Each steps’ settings include voltage, current, duration, and output

status.

Test sequence execution in list mode

The PVS Series models provide a built-in web server that allows users to

configure, control, or monitor the basic settings of the power supply from a

remote computer using a web browser.

Web server interface

In addition to front panel and remote interface control, voltage and current

values can also be programmed with an analog control signal. The power

supplies can be externally controlled from zero to full scale by either voltage

source (0-5 V/0-10 V selectable) or resistance ( 0-5 kΩ/0-10 kΩselectable

for high voltage models). The analog interface also offers the ability to

monitor the output voltage and current, regulation mode (CV or CC), or

to indicate the occurrence of a fault condition.

Analog programming and monitoring interface

• Remote monitoring on iOS, Android, or Windows 8 compatible tablets or

smart phones via NI Data Dashboard for LabVIEW apps. Quickly develop a

custom dashboard consisting of one (smart phone) or several (tablet)

indicators, charts, or gauges to monitor your power supply.

• Log voltage, current, and power values as well as time stamp, CV/CC,

and output status.

• Save and load list files to/from the power supply’s internal memory.

• Create an unlimited number of external list files to be executed from PC

memory. Save and recall list files to/from the PC.

Application software

PC software is provided for front panel emulation, generating and executing test sequences or logging measurement data without the need to write source code.

The power supply can be controlled with SCPI commands using a socket or

Telnet connection via the Ethernet interface.

Socket and Telnet interface

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Extensive device protection

To protect your DUT, the PVS Series provides several safety features: over-

voltage (OVP), overcurrent (OCP), overpower (OPP), and overtemperature

(OTP) protection. When a fault occurs, the power supply will turn off the

output, sound an alarm, and display an error message. Similarly, with constant

voltage-to-constant current (CV-to-CC) or constant current-to-constant

voltage (CC-to-CV) foldback protection mode activated, the supply will shut

down if load changes force the supply to transition between the two operating

modes. The power supply is also able to detect abnormally low or high AC

input power and turn the output off when this condition occurs.

Master/Slave operation

Models with the same rating can be connected in parallel and operate in

master/slave mode. The RS-485 interface is used for communication between

the master and slave(s). Once configured, the master will automatically search

for and detect slave units, and display the voltage and current of the complete

system.

In multi-unit control mode, multiple units can be daisy chained via RS485 and

controlled from one master unit through the USB, GPIB, or LAN interface.

Multi-unit control

Flexible configuration

Using a 5 ½ digit multimeter, voltage and current parameters can be

conveniently calibrated from the front panel via the calibration menu.

Convenient front panel guided calibration

AC input power cord (Standard) Rackmount kit (Optional)

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Solar Array Simulation (SAS) Software Option

Solar inverter designers need to verify their inverter is capable of delivering the maximum power available from solar modules. The I-V curve of solar cells can be

influenced by various weather conditions such as a cloudy day. Combined with the SAS application software, PVS users can easily simulate the I-V curve of different

arrays under various irradiance conditions while measuring and validating the effectiveness of the inverter’s MPPT algorithm.

Features

■Variety of input parameters

(Voc/Isc/Vmp/Imp/FF/FFv/FFi)

■Monitors and logs real-time voltage,

current, power, MPPT efficiency, and average

MPPT efficiency

■Simulate I-V curve under different weather

conditions during a day

■User-definable irradiance profile

■Generate a custom I-V curve with up to

1,024 data points

■Test to EN50530 and Sandia Labs standards

PV Simulation

Solar arrays consist of multiple solar cells characterized by a complex voltage and current profile that is represented in an I-V curve.

Generate an I-V curve

manually via a 1,024-point

voltage and current table

with Notepad or MS Excel

and load it in the software.

Automatically generate the I-V curve

of a solar array in the software by

specifying open circuit voltage (Voc),

short circuit current (Isc), maximum

power voltage (Vmp), and maximum

power current (Imp) along with fill

factor parameters.

PV simulation curve

The PVS power supply outputs points on the I-V curve in 1 ms

intervals to test the inverter’s MPPT efficiency. Use any of the software’s built-in

irradiance profiles or generate your

own point-by-point irradiance

profile.

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Model PVS60085 PVS60085MR PVS10005

Output Rating

Output Voltage (1) 0 - 600 V 0 - 1000 V

Output Current (2) 0 - 8.5 A 0 - 5 A

Max. Output Power 5100 W 3000 W 5000 W

Line Regulation

Voltage 60 mV 100 mV

Current 4.25 mA 2.5 mA

Load Regulation

Voltage 60 mV 100 mV

Current 8.5 mA 5 mA

Ripple and Noise (20 Hz - 20 MHz)

Voltage ≤100 mVrms / ≤500 mVpp ≤100 mVrms / ≤600 mVpp

Current 15 mA 10 mA

Resolution

Programming 10 mV/0.2 mA 0.1 V/0.1 mA

Readback 10 mV/0.2 mA 0.1 V/0.1 mA

Programming Accuracy

Voltage 400 mV 700 mV

Current (3) ± (%output + offset) 0.03% + 3.5 mA 0.03% + 2 mA

Readback Accuracy ± (%output + offset)

Voltage 0.05% + 300 mV 0.05% + 500 mV

Current (3) 0.1% + 8.5 mA 0.1% + 5 mA

General

Transient Response Time (4) ≤0.5 ms ≤0.5 ms

OVP adjustment Range 5 - 660 V 5 - 1100 V

OVP Accuracy 6 V 10 V

OCP Accuracy 85 mA 50 mA

Command Response Time 20 ms 20 ms

Efficiency (5) 90% 90%

Power Factor 0.99 0.99

Remote Sense Compensation 6 V 10 V

Rising Time at Full Load ≤100 ms ≤250 ms

Rising Time at No Load ≤100 ms ≤250 ms

Falling Time at Full Load ≤100 mS ≤150 ms ≤250 ms

Falling Time at No Load ≤3000 ms ≤5000 ms

Standard Interfaces Analog Programming, USB, RS485, RS232, GPIB, and Ethernet

AC Input (6) 170 - 265 VAC single phase

Rated Frequency 47 - 63 Hz

Maximum Rated Input Power 5800 VA 3500 VA 5800 VA

Temperature Ratings Operation (0 °C~40 °C)

Storage (-40 °C~85 °C)

Dimensions ( W× H× D ) 16.53” x 3.46” x 20.94” (420 x 88 x 532 mm)

Weight 32.18 lbs (14.6 kg)

Three-Year Warranty

Standard Accessories Power cord, test report & certificate of calibration

Optional Accessories SASPVS (SAS software), RKPVS (rackmount kit)

(1) Minimum voltage is guaranteed to 5V.

(2) Minimum current is guaranteed to maximum 0.4% of rated output current.

(3) Current accuracy is applied when output power > 0.1% of full power.

(4) Time for output voltage to recover within 0.5% of its rated output for a load change 50 – 100% of rated output current.

(5) 90% typical at nominal line and max load.

(6) 10% of output de-rated when operating below 190 VAC.

Specifications