AMETEK ETS-Serie (TerraSAS)

For microgrids, energy storage, and inverter test applications, the TerraSAS™ series photovoltaic (PV) simulators are specifically designed to emulate the dynamic electrical behavior of a terrestrial PV solar array. They offer low output capacitance and high closed loop bandwidth to keep up with the advanced Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithms used in today’s grid-tied inverters. The Embedded TerraSAS (ETS) is a high performance solution in a small form factor that combines an agile power supply with an innovative I-V curve generator in a single standalone unit.

• ETS 600 / 1000: For isolated and non-isolated string inverters up to 1000Vdc Voc.
• ETS 60 / 80 / 150: For use with micro-inverters or DC optimizers up to 150Vdc Voc.

Power supplies are available in 850W, 5kW, 10kW, and 15KW increments. The 80V units are available in two power levels: 1200W for microinverters and 850W for the latest generation microinverters and DC power optimizers. The bandwidth on the 850W version has been improved to 30kHz by adding a linear regulation output stage. 600V and 1000V units are available in 5kW, 10kW, and 15kW versions depending on Isc requirements. All versions are easily connected in parallel to scale output power up to handle microinverters, string inverters, and even utility scale inverters. Many models can also be connected in series to handle higher voltage tests. Please refer to the connection diagrams located in the User Manual and follow appropriate wiring codes before connecting ETS PV simulators in series or parallel.

• Low output capacitance
• High bandwidth up to 30kHz
• High resolution I-V curve simulates static and dynamic conditions
• Designed for high speed Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)
• Can be integrated into a multi-channel system for higher power testing
• Low voltage, high bandwidth version for DC Power Optimizers
• EN50530 support