The FAST-Bi-1K5 series represents modern, digital 4-quadrant power supplies with bipolar, bidirectional, and regenerative functionality. They enable precise current and voltage generation and reduction in all four quadrants and efficiently return excess energy to the grid – ideal for dynamic testing processes and demanding laboratory and industrial applications.
General features of the series
- 4-quadrant operation (bipolar, bidirectional, regenerative)
- Control modes: Constant Current (CC), Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Power (CP), Constant Resistance (CR)
- Digital, configurable control with PID auto-tuning
- High precision: < 0.01% Output Accuracy Temperature Stability: <0.0002%/K Long-term Stability (8 h): <0.001% Rapid Dynamics: Rise Time < 70 µs, 5 kHz closed-loop bandwidth
- Integrated 100 kHz waveform generator and 4-channel oscilloscope
- Communication: 10/100/1000 Mbit Ethernet (TCP-IP/UDP) + 2× SFP+
- 19”-2U stand-alone device with local color display
- Parallel connection up to 4 devices (max. 6 kW)
- Extensive protection and interlock functions
Typical applications
- Battery testing and energy storage testing
- Magnetic power supplies and Superconducting magnets
- PV cell and module testing
- Configurable electronic load (active load)
- Research and high-performance industrial applications
Variant FB1K5030050X – FAST-Bi-1K5 30-50
The FB1K5030050X delivers ±30 A at ±50 V at a nominal power of 1,500 W and is therefore particularly suitable for voltage-oriented applications. It offers an extended voltage range with precise and dynamic control performance.
Comparison with other variants of the FAST-Bi-1K5 Series
- FB1K5150010X (150-10): Maximum current at low voltage
- FB1K5100020X (100-20): High current at moderate voltage
- FB1K5050040X (50-40): Medium current and voltage range
- FB1K5030050X (30-50): Increased voltage range up to ±50 V at reduced current
- FB1K5020100X (20-100): Highest voltage (±100 V) and 2,000 W Performance
Product Features:
- Output Current: ±30 A
- Output Voltage: ±50 V
- Rated Power: 1,500 W
- Equivalent Switching Frequency: 200 kHz
- Efficiency: > 86% (AC/DC and DC/AC)
- 24-bit Setting & Readback for Current and Voltage
- Input: 180–264 VAC / 47–63 Hz
- Dimensions: 19” x 2U x 587 mm
- Weight: 15 kg