The Cinergia GE+ vAC/DC series comprises 13 models from 7.5 kW to 160 kW and offers "Same Power in AC and DC". Each device can freely specify grid characteristics such as voltage, frequency, phase angle and (inter)harmonics up to the 50th order per phase; THDi on the grid side < 3 % at cos φ > 0.98 ensures a clean feed-in. The 30 kHz control loop and extensive interference profiles (including IEC 61000-4-11/-13/-14/-28, LVRT, SEMI-F47) enable reproducible tests. Applications range from electromobility & charging infrastructure to energy storage, PV/PV emulation, smart grids and power HiL.
- Generation of global grids: 3-phase/1-phase/split-phase, independent phase parameters incl. harmonics & ramps.
- Disturbance & standard tests: Dips, flicker, frequency jumps, (inter-)harmonics; editor & ready-made IEC profiles (pre-compliance).
- DC multichannel: Up to three independent bidirectional DC channels (common ground), CV/CC/CP/CR modes, battery test/emulation & PV emulation optional.
- Regenerative & parallelizable: regenerative for energy recovery; master/slave via LWL for power/voltage increase.
- Operation & integration: 4.3″ touch, open Modbus TCP interface (LAN), analog/digital I/Os, data acquisition.
Variant in focus: GE+ 100 vAC/DC
The GE+ 100 vAC/DC model offers a rated power of 100 kW and is aimed at high-performance test applications in research, development and industrial series testing. It combines full AC and DC bidirectionality with precise grid simulation, fast regulation and high regenerative capability - ideal for charging infrastructure, HV battery testing, PV and inverter emulation as well as demanding hardware-in-the-loop setups. With this performance, the device covers both individual test benches and combined multi-device installations in which several GE+ systems are synchronized via master/slave.
Comparison with the other models in the series
- Power/scaling: The GE+ 100 vAC/DC marks the transition to the high-performance range of the series and offers 25% higher output power compared to the GE+ 80 vAC/DC. It is predestined for industrial endurance tests, end-of-line tests and combined network simulations.
- Currents: The available currents increase proportionally with the power and enable tests of powerful inverters, drives or DC storage devices with realistic current characteristics.
- Design: Solid industrial cabinet design (approx. 870 × 590 × 1320 mm, ~350 kg) with optimized air cooling and high continuous load capacity. Optional connection for master/slave operation for power expansion.
- Functionality: Full standard scope with harmonic tests, mains fault profiles, programmable sequences and pre-compliance test functions in accordance with IEC 61000. Optionally available with PV and battery emulation.
Product features of the series:
- Power range: 13 models from 7.5 kW to 160 kW; same rated power in AC and DC.
- Regenerative & bidirectional: Energy feedback into the grid; reduces connected load & operating costs.
- Grid-side quality: THDi < 3 % and PF > 0.98 at rated power.
- AC output (GE mode): 0...277 Vrms ph-N (up to 295 V with HV option) / 0...480 Vrms ph-ph (up to 510 V with HV option); frequency 10...100 Hz (option up to 400 Hz); THDv < 0.1 % (linear, 230 V/50/60 Hz).
- Harmonic: Up to 50th order per phase (50 independent, incl. 20 freely programmable frequencies/phases).
- DC output: CV (20...750 V; option up to 800 V), CC (0...± 110 % Irated), CP (0...± 200 % Prated), CR (0.1...1000 Ω); rise times typ. 1-2.5 ms.
- Overload capacity: AC up to 200 % (2 s), 150 % (1 min), 125 % (10 min); DC up to 110 % (1 min).
- Control & dynamics: 30 kHz control loop; small signal bandwidth up to 5 kHz (AC).
- Efficiency (grid-side): ≥ 92 % (40-160 kW).
- Interface & Software: 4.3″ touch, open Modbus TCP interface (LAN), isolated analog/digital I/Os, PC GUI, sequencer/steps editor, data logging.
- Standards & safety: CE; EN-50178/EN-62040-1 (safety), EN-62040-2 (EMC), RoHS; emergency stop & interlock.
- Parallel operation: Master/slave via fiber optics (up to 8 devices): AC parallel; DC parallel/serial/serial-parallel.
- Housing/dimensions (examples): 7.5-60 kW approx. 770 × 450 × 1100 mm / ~200 kg; 80-120 kW approx. 870 × 590 × 1320 mm / ~320-400 kg; 160 kW approx. 850 × 900 × 2000 mm / ~680 kg.
