Connecting load lines ..................36 Connecting sense lines ..................36 Using an emulator adapter with a Scienlab Charging Discovery System ....36 Connecting an emulator adapter ................ 37 Parallel connection ....................38 2/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
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General instructions for upkeep ..................52 Carrying out inspection work ..................53 Cleaning the system ....................54 Decommissioning ......................55 Temporary decommissioning ..................55 Storage conditions ......................55 Dismantling, final decommissioning ................55 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions 3/56...
U.S. government may use, modify, dis- tribute, or disclose the Software. The EULA and the license set forth therein, does not require or permit, among other things, that Keysight: (1) Furnish technical information related to commercial computer software or commercial computer software documentation that is not customarily provided to the public;...
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FAR and the DFARS and are set forth specifically in writing elsewhere in the EULA. Keysight shall be under no obligation to update, revise or otherwise modify the Software.
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Do not proceed beyond a NOTICE until the indicated conditions are fully under- stood and met. NOTE A NOTE refers exclusively to application notes without any security relevance. 6/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
Keysight Technologies assume no liability for the customer´s failure to comply with these requirements. Please read the also Chapter 1 Section Intended use.
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Hearing protection due to noise exposure in the operating area! NOTICE Noise level <85 dB(A) at a distance of 1 m from the front It is recommended to wear hearing protection during operation. 8/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
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• O OFF: Circuit breaker has triggered → system is inactive; all power and communication connections (logic path) are inactive, switch on via main switch not possible. • I ON: system can be switched on via main switch Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions 9/56...
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→ the main switch cannot be activated (falls back to position Trip) • Consequence: Surge protection inlets must be changed (see Chapter 6 Section Tripping of the Surge Protection), feedback contact is reset 10/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
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(in operation/output relays closed) green: standby/ready signal If the status of the configurable buses is differ- NOTE ent, several lights can be lit simultaneously. Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions 11/56...
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The China RoHS mark indicates that toxic substance within the product stay inside at least 40 years before expiring. ccr.keysight@keysight.com Contact address for questions to conformity of the product. 12/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
This Operating Instructions is part of the SL1200A Series Scienlab Regenera- tive AC Emulator and should always be kept at the system´s place of use. The operating personal must read and understand the Operating Instructions and all NOTICE other safety instruction before using this system.
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Keysight recommend first connecting the system to the higher-level safety and emergency stop system of the test bench, before putting it into operation. The Keysight emergency stop system in the control cabinet may not be changed or adapted without the consent of Keysight.
System Description System Description Intended use The SL1200A Series Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator is used for testing the power electronics of charging systems and other components that can be operated on any power grid, in particular 1-, 2- or 3-phase emulation of AC sources (Voltage Priority) ...
SL1200A system instead of the ‘PE’ connection as shown below. TN/TT grid: The generated phases have a potential reference to grounding (PE). IT grid: The generated phases are electrically isolated from grounding (PE). 16/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
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In the event of an emergency stop, the main switch switches the output to a safe condition. Figure 1: Two current paths of SL1200A Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions 17/56...
SL1212A, SL1213A (single range), however, provide an output voltage of up to 1,200 V, an output current of up to 65 A, and an output power of up to 18/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
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ST2 – Standard Cabinet with Increased Safety SD2 – Standard Cabinet with DC power source and Increased Safety Figure 2: System arrangement Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator (left front side, right rear side) (illus- tration similar) Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions 19/56...
<85 dB(A) at a distance of 1 m from the front Maximum operating altitude 2.000 m AMSL Communication interface To control PC, for parallel con- nection of various Scienlab Re- Ethernet LAN generative AC Emulators 20/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
198 A / 224 A gG @480 V grid 55 A / 63 A gG 83 A/ 100 A gG 166 A / 200 A gG Supplemental Characteristics Efficiency @ max. power 87.7% Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions 21/56...
Fundamental frequency 40 to 75 Hz regulation limited to rms voltages >45 V when regenerating (sinking) power in current controlled AC modes of operation Specification valid in single-phase mode 22/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
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/ 26 to 600 V (SL1201A, SL1202A, SL1203A, SL1214A (LV range), SL1215A (LV range)), 15 to 692 V / 26 to 1200 V (SL1212A, SL1213A, SL1214A (HV range), SL1215A (HV range)) Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions 23/56...
±0.03% ±18 mA ±0.03% ±36 mA ±0.03% 9 mA Current ±18 mA HV: ±0.03% 9 mA HV: ±0.03% ±18 mA measurement resolution 0.1 A Specification valid in single-phase mode 24/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
0.1˚ x n ±1˚ Frequency measurement bandwidth 20 kHz Measurement of Harmonic Phase Angle when in Current Priority mode requires current flow; 1 A minimum load per phase is recommended. Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions 25/56...
For a rated input power of >20 kW, keep a distance min. 30 m to third party sen- sitive radio services. Transport and installation work on the system may only be carried out by specially NOTICE trained personnel (see Chapter 1 Section Qualification of the Personnel). 26/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
Cordon off the respective areas. Transporting and unpacking the system The following steps ought to be respected when transporting and unpacking the system: Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions 27/56...
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• The system must be set up on a level surface and moved if nec- essary. The system has a weight of up to 500 kg and CAUTION should be carefully carried out of the transport box by two persons. 28/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
Disposing of the packaging material The packaging material (wood, foam, cardboard) must be disposed of sepa- rately. Observe the country-specific recommendations. Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions 29/56...
Assembly, connection, and electrical work on the system may only be carried out by NOTICE specialist staff and specially trained personnel (see Chapter 1 Section Qualification of the Operating Personnel). 30/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
The energy supplier must be consulted for further regulations and guidelines. AC mains considerations Keysight SL1200A Series models have a fully bi-directional three-phase AC input converter, which allows for seamless bi-directional power flow between the AC mains and DC output terminals. In a standard power supply, energy Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator –...
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Although the system already has grid monitoring and disconnects itself from the WARNING grid, if necessary, it may be that further steps are necessary. Please contact your lo- cal energy supplier for further regulations and guidelines. 32/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
To ensure contact protection and avoid electronic interference, the protective screen NOTE must be refitted, and the terminal box door closed after installation of the lines for mains supply. Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions 33/56...
• Connection according to Reference Schematic of the SL1200A • From left to right: L1, L2, L3, N • Separate bolt for PE • Ring cable lug connections • Tightening torque: see Reference Schematic 34/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
SL1200A, and connected via the corresponding terminal strips. The cables must be connected to the DUT. Refer to the enclosed Reference Schematic for the detailed terminal assign- ment. Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions 35/56...
Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator, which is per- manently installed with the output box and no connection inside the outbox is needed. 36/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
Replace the bottom flange plate with the corresponding bottom flange plate for the emulator adapter. Replace the connections as described follows. Emulator adapter • Example: DC emulator adapter • DC+, DC-, PE, Pilot1 + 2, LV_PL3 + 4 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions 37/56...
• Ethernet connection ports (use RJ45 connectors) • For parallel connection director/follower systems (see Figure The following Figure 5 shows an example for a parallel connection via Remote Power Terminal (RPT). 38/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
For connection, use the RJ45 connectors from Phoenix Contact included in the NOTE scope of delivery (type VS-08-RJ45, IP67). For connection the RJ45 connectors, please refer to the supplied assembly instructions. Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions 39/56...
Keysight recommend first connecting the system to the higher-level safety and emergency stop system of the test bench, before putting it into operation. The Keysight emergency stop system in the control cabinet may not be changed or adapted without the consent of Keysight.
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33 – 34: feedback DC contactors DC-) Table 4: Pin assignment Release and Emergency stop In/Out (see also Reference Schematic) The figure below shows the overview of the emergency/safety contact: Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions 41/56...
Socket for connecting signal lamp • Connection socket on the roof of the system • System checks correct connection of the signal lamp after switching on 42/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
Load and measuring lines are connected with the DUT (see Chapter 3 Sec- tion Connection of DUT), Signal and control lines are connected (see Chapter 3 Section Connecting Signal Lines and Control Lines), Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions 43/56...
• Note: In the 0 OFF position, the main switch can be locked using a padlock The SL1200A is switched on and the logic path and power path are active. ✓ 44/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
(see Chapter 1 Section Technical Data). Recommissioning After prolonged storage, the same steps as performed for initial commission- ing are required, see Section Performing Initial Commissioning. Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions 45/56...
• O OFF: Circuit breaker has triggered → system is inactive; all power and communication connections (logic path) are inactive, switch on via main switch not possible. • I ON: system can be switched on via main switch 46/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
If the main switch is set to “Trip” due to activation of the emergency stop (undervolt- age triggering) Before switching the system on again, set the main switch to “OFF”. Only then set the main switch to “ON” to switch back on. Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions 47/56...
The system does not switch on: Possible causes Remedy No supply voltage present Switch on the building supply voltage Emergency stop push button pressed Release emergency stop push button 48/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
3 Only then set the main switch to “ON” to switch back on. Output-side earth faults -> fuse (=ACO-1F1) be- Check and eliminate output-side earth fault tween PE and N‘ tripped Table 7: Possible cause and remedy Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions 49/56...
• Reaction: Feedback signal is detected → undervoltage monitor- ing reacts → the main switch cannot be activated (falls back to position Trip • Consequence: Surge protection inlets must be changed; feed- back contact is reset 50/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
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If the main switch is set to “Trip” due to activation of the emergency stop (undervolt- age triggering) Before switching the system on again, set the main switch to “OFF”. Only then set the main switch to “ON” to switch back on. Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions 51/56...
In case of connected DUT, the output terminals can still carry voltages even after switch-off of the system! Measure the voltage at the outputs to ensure that they are voltage-free. cf. DIN EN 13306, IEC 60050 52/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
Option Increased Safety: Functional check of cir- monthly recommended cuit breaker (1Q3) Check for available software and firmware up- Twice a year dates Visual inspection of signal lamp Annually Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions 53/56...
3 Measure the voltage at the output and terminals to ensure that they are de-energized, 4 Wipe the housing, display modules and front panels with a dry, clean and lint-free cleaning cloth. 54/56 Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions...
3 Disconnect all further lines (signal and control lines, load and measuring lines) and roll up the cables. Disassemble and decommission the system by performing the steps in reverse order. All system parts must be disposed of professionally. Scienlab Regenerative AC Emulator – SL1200A Series – Operating Instructions 55/56...
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