The Agilent E4362A is a 600W solar array simulator DC power module that simulates the output characteristics of a solar array. The E4362A is primarily a current source with very low output capacitance. It offers fast I-V curve changes allowing you to accurately simulate the output of different solar arrays under various environmental conditions (ex. temperature, age, eclipse, spin etc.). The E4360 gives you the flexibility to operate it in two ways:
•Input the four key operational parameters (Voc, Isc, Vmp, Imp) needed for the SAS to internally create an I-V curve of a solar array
•Download a user defined table for the I-V curve of the solar array
This module works with the Agilent E4360A Modular Solar Array Simulator (SAS) Mainframe which can hold up to two modules and saves rack space with its 2U high size. LAN, USB, and GPIB interfaces are standard.
To simplify test system software development, the 14360A System Control Tool software package is shipped free with every E4360A SAS mainframe. This software simplifies the programming and control of multiple SASs. It allows a single function call to setup and control up to 100 E4360 outputs in a SAS system.
Features and Specifications include:
- Accurate simulation of any type of solar arraySmall size: up to 2 outputs in 2U of rack space
- High output power – up to 600 W per output
- Fast I-V curve change and fast recovery switching time
- Easy to simulate environmental conditions
- LAN, USB, and GPIB interfaces standard
- Fully compliant to LXI Class C specifications
- Custom turn-key system or individual instruments available
- Accepts up to 2 E4360 series modules (modules are ordered separately)
- Offers LAN, USB, and GPIB interfaces standard
- Maximum Total Output Power (=Sum of Total Module Output Power)
- 1200 W when operating from 200 - 240 VAC input
- 600 W when operating from 100 - 120 VAC input
- Protection Response Characteristics
- INH input: 5 µs from receipt of inhibit to start of shutdown
- Fault on coupled outputs: < 10 µs from receipt of fault to start of shutdown
- AC Mains
- Nominal input ratings: 100/120/220/240 VAC; 50/60/400 Hz
- Input range: 86 VAC – 264 VAC
- Power consumption: 2000 VA (mainframe has power factor correction)
- AC line spike ratings: 1 kV typical
- Maximum Input Power: 2000 VA, 2000 W
- Fuse: 15 A/250 VAC bib-time delay (Agilent p/n 2110-0054)
- 100/120 VAC Note: AC mains circuits rated at nominal 100-120 VAC cannot supply enough current to power the E4360A mainframe when two output modules are installed. In this case, internal circuits will limit the output current of the modules to one half of their rating. For a single installed module, full output current will be available at nominal 100-120 VAC
- Savable States
- Memory locations: 2 (0 and 1)
- Pre-stored state: 0
- Command Processing Time: =1 ms from receipt of command to start of output change
- Protection Response Characteristics
- INH input: 5 µs from receipt of inhibit to start of shutdown
- Fault on coupled outputs:
- Interface Capabilities
- GPIB: SCPI - 1993, IEEE 488.2 compliant interface
- LXI Compliance: Class C
- USB 2.0: Requires Agilent IO Library version M.01.01 and up, or 14.0 and up
- 10/100 LAN: Requires Agilent IO Library version L.01.01 and up, or 14.0 and up
- Built-in Web server: Requires Internet Explorer 5+ or Netscape 6.2+
- Environmental Conditions
- Operating environment: Indoor use, installation category II (for AC input), pollution degree 2
- Temperature range: 0°C to 55°C (current is derated 1% per °C above 40°C ambient temperature)
- Relative humidity: Up to 95%
- Altitude: Up to 2000 meters
- Storage temperature: -30°C to 70°C
- LED statement: Any LEDs used in this product are Class 1 LEDs as per IEC 825-1
