EQUIPMENTS

Customized Test System for Hardtop Convertible Motors

The Custom Motor Test System used for the testing of motors used in hydraulic systems in hardtop convertible roof drives.

Performance real-time target machine

The Performance real-time target machine is Speedgoat's mainstay target machine for office and lab use and can be placed on a desk or installed in a rack. This target machine is used in a broad range of application areas and industry sectors.

DS1104 R&D Controller Board

The real-time hardware based on PowerPC technology and its set of I/O interfaces make the controller board an ideal solution for developing controllers in various fields, such as drives, robotics, and aerospace. The board is used in many university laboratories.  The DS1104 R&D Controller Board upgrades your PC to a powerful development system for rapid control prototyping (“R&D” stands for research & development). Real-Time Interface provides Simulink ® blocks for graphical I/O configuration. The board can be installed in virtually any PC with a free PCI or PCIe slot.

Programmable AC power source

IDRC cf-ep series programmable AC power source was fully digitized, digital sampling measurement.

E4360A Modular Solar Array Simulator Mainframe, 1200W

The Keysight 1200W, E4360A Modular Solar Array Simulator is a 2U high, 2-slot mainframe that accepts  up to 2 E4360 series modules. Modules are ordered separately. It offers LAN, USB, and GPIB interfaces standard.

Xantrex XDC Series Digital DC Power Supplies

The XDC Series of digital, programmable DC power supplies is designed for use in OEM, ATE, burn-in, magnet charging, and other high power systems for a broad range of applications. The XDC uses our newly developed digital technology which, combined with “Soft Switching,” provides superior performance and a high level of user control through both front panel and remote interfaces.

Programmable AC/DC power supplies

The Genesys family of programmable AC/DC power supplies sets a new standar for flexible, reliable, power systems in OEM, Industrial and Laboratory applications.

CHROMA 63802 AC & DC ELECTRONIC LOAD, 1800W, 18A, 350VAC

The Chroma 63802 AC & DC Electronic Load is designed for testing interruptible power supplies (UPS), Off-Grid Inverters, AC sources and other power devices such as switches, circuit breakers, fuses and connectors. The Chroma 63802 Load can simulate load conditions under high crest factor and varying power factors with real time compensation even when the voltage waveform is distorted. This special feature provides real world simulation capability and prevents over stressing thereby giving reliable and unbiasecd.  

Oscilloscope (LeCroy), 600MHz

The WAVE-RUNNER 64XI-A is a 600 MHz, 4 channel digital oscilloscope from LeCroy. Measure voltage or current signals over time in an electronic circuit or component to display amplitude, frequency and rise times, etc. Applications include troubleshooting, production test, and design.

Oscilloscope (LeCroy), 400MHz

The WT1800 offers innovative measurement functions for testing product efficiency and the design of inverters, motor drives, lighting systems, uninterpretable power supplies, aircraft power systems, transformer testing, and other power conversion devices. Although the WT1800 is still available, the newer WT1800E offers higher accuracy power measurement.

Power Analyzer, WT1800

The WT1800 offers innovative measurement functions for testing product efficiency and the design of inverters, motor drives, lighting systems, uninterpretable power supplies, aircraft power systems, transformer testing, and other power conversion devices. Although the WT1800 is still available, the newer WT1800E offers higher accuracy power measurement.

Programmable AC power source, 61511

Using the state of the art PWM technology, the  model 61511 can deliver the maximum output voltage up to 300Vac and output frequency from 15Hz to 1500Hz. The AC+DC modes extend the applications not only for providing pure AC voltage, but also DC component for DC offset testing in laboratory. The 61511 AC source is capable of delivering up to 4 times of peak current compared to its maximum rated current that makes it ideal for inrush current test. This model possess the ability to generate pure sine waveform output with typical distortion less than 0.3% at 50/60H.

Load Resistor, MV1100

Load resistor MV1100 contains three ganged resistors with continuous spindle regulation. The resistors are connected to terminals for 3-Phase, single-phase, and DC voltage . The current in the resistor is limited by tubular wire fuses in each phase. The unit has handles and wheels for simple and quick movement and is enclosed in a perforated metal cabinet . A cooling fan is placed in the bottom of the resistor.

Experimental setup for PMSM

This experimental setup consists of a 1.93kW permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) equipped with an absolute multi-turn SinCos Hiperface encoder, mounted on an adjustable T-slot base plate using Magtrol AMF-3 adjustable fixture. Alternatively, a 1.5kW induction motor can be used replacing the PMSM. The motor is coupled with Magtrol AHB Hysteresis Brake (choice between model AHB-3 or AHB-12) which produces the required load torque for testing purposes. The brake was controlled by Magtrol DSP6001 controller, which can be programmed using Magtrol M-TEST 5.0 Motor Testing software. Magtrol M-TEST 5.0 software is also a visualisation software, where the motor torque and speed can be displayed. These data were provided by TMB 307/411 in-line torque and speed transducer. The output load torque produced is controlled by a PID controller embedded inside the DSP6001 controller. Other than that, this setup is also equipped with a three-phase Power Analyser Magtrol Model 6530.

Grid Tied-PV Modules System

The PV system consist of three types; first type is Poly-Crystalline PV modules (MITSUBISHI brand) contains 16 modules. with peak power of 125W. The total installed capacity of this type is (2.0) kW_p  with a total area of (16.12) m². The second type is Mono-Crystalline PV models (SHELL brand) contains 27 modules with peak power of 75W. The total installed capacity of this type is (2.025) kW_p with a total area of
(17.07) m². The third type is Thin-Film (SHARP brand) contains 20 modules with peak power of 135W. 

Inverters And PV Mentoring System

This system is using three DC/AC inverters, one for each type of PV modules which was supplied by SMA Solar Technology. The three inverters types are SMA string inverters, two rated of 1600W and one of 2500W at rated 230V and 50Hz. The entire system including system status, weather data, inverters are reported and monitored to assist the system performance. However, to continuously monitor the system, data logger (SMA data logger) is attached with the system