What Are the Typical Power Ratings and Capacities?

These test equipment racks support high-voltage and high-current applications, supporting up to 180 kW per rack and 480 kW across three bays, with voltages up to 1500 VDC and currents up to 6100 amps. Options include auto-ranging supplies, regenerative loads, and bi-directional systems, all with >90% efficiency and intuitive touchscreen control.

Which Industries or Applications Benefit Most from High Power Bi-Directional Racks?

High Power Bi-Directional Racks are best suited for applications such as battery charge and discharge testing, burn-in, R&D, and end-of-line or production testing. They are widely used across industries like aerospace, automotive, medical devices, energy storage, and military/defense.

Are There Configuration Options Available?

Yes, configuration options are available. Intepro Systems solutions are highly customizable to meet specific application needs. Users can select from various power levels, voltage and current ranges, chassis sizes, and system components ensuring the system is tailored to their exact testing requirements.

How Does Bi-Directional Energy Flow Improve Testing Efficiency?

By enabling energy recovery, bi-directional racks reduce test time and energy costs. Discharged power from a DUT is fed back into the system, reducing the need for external loads and minimizing heat dissipation.

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High Power Bi-directional Racks

Name: High Power Bi-directional Racks
Brand: Intepro Systems
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The Vega Series, Intepro’s line of customizable high-power racks, are comprised of 15kW 3U bi-directional DC power supplies

You can mix and match depending on your testing needs and up to 480kW of power can be loaded or supplied at efficiencies of well over 90%

When incorporating our bi-directional DC power supplies, energy savings are doubled via reduced generated heat and recouped energy. These racks are ideal for battery testing (charge & discharge), burn-in, research & development and EOL/Production tests across a wide array of industries including: Aerospace, Automotive, Medical Device, Energy Storage and Military/Defense.

We can also mate any Vega Series rack to a Power Distribution Unit (PDU), allowing you to easily connect DUT’s without having to second-guess your wiring. Use one of Intepro’s standard PDUs or have us build one to your exact requirements. Complete the customization with a variety of standard or custom connections and interfaces to make your life easier. There is no need to compromise, Intepro will adapt to what you require!

Featured Benefits

Configurable to adapt for your unique requirements
21U, 30U, 35U, and 42U chassis sizes
Voltage up to 1500 VDC
Multilingual TFT touch panel
Integrated Function Generator
>90% efficient in both the supply and energy recovery
Up to 180kW in a single rack using 15kW
power modules; 900 kW total in 5 bays
Currents up to 27000 amps

Types of Cabinets

21U - Maximum 75 kW using 15 kW modules
30U - Maximum 120 kW using 15 kW modules
35U - Maximum 150kW using 15 kW modules
42U - Maximum 180 kW using 15 kW modules

Power

All models feature a flexible Auto-Ranging output stage which provides higher output current at reduced voltages so the source maintains maximum output power across a wide range of voltage operation.

Intepro racks with autoranging deliver the full power across the entire voltage range. Our 500V, 150 kW rack will deliver 900amps down to 170VDC which means this one source will cover many more applications than the competitors.

Auto-Range is especially useful when testing products that require varied input voltages while maintaining regulated output power. This feature often results in a single rack solution versus buying multiple sources to address low and high voltage / current requirements.

Energy Recovery

The SM15K series is the energy recovery back to the AC grid. Both series are highly efficient recovering nearly 95% of the stored energy. Recovering this load energy reduces your costs as well as eliminating the need for additional cooling required for air-cooled and water-cooled loads that dissipate energy in the form of heat.

Remote Control & Connectivity

By default, there are two interface ports (1x analog, 1x USB) available on the rear of the devices for remote control, which can also be extended with optional retrofittable digital interface modules (dedicated slot). Alternatively, all models can be equipped with a three-way interface (option 3W, see below), which then offers 1x GPIB/IEEE, 1x USB and 1x Analog on the rear side of the device. A front side USB port is intended for portable drives to load save functions and user profiles. For the implementation into the LabView IDE we offer ready-to-use components (VIs) to be used with USB, RS232, GPIB, and Ethernet interfaces.

Documents

User Manuals and Datasheets

Vega Series Datasheet

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FAQ

A High-Power Bi-Directional Rack is an advanced Automated Test Equipment (ATE) rack designed to deliver and absorb power in both directions; means it can source power to a Device Under Test (DUT) and recover power back from it. This promotes energy efficiency, reduces heat output, and supports regenerative test workflows.