HIGH POWER REGENERATIVE DC POWER SUPPLY
Bidirectional Power Supply with Power Running and Regeneration
- Voltage range:
80 to 1500V - Current:
65 to 1000A - Power:
33.5kW - DC power supply ⇔ Electronic load
23" 4U with a maximum of 33.5 kW New-generation model with wide-range input/output
Regenerative DC power supplies are ideal for developing batteries, power regenerative inverters, and bidirectional DC/DC converters. Regenerative DC power supplies, also known as bi-directional power supplies, can perform both alternating current (AC) to DC conversion (power, DC power supply) and DC to alternating current (AC) conversion (regenerative, electronic load) in a single unit. In order to use energy without waste, vehicles equipped with power regenerative inverters and bidirectional DC/DC converters, as well as hybrid power conditioners for solar power that can be connected to batteries, are becoming more widespread and have larger capacities. Matsusada Precision's PBH series of regenerative DC power supplies are ideal for the development, evaluation, and inspection of these products. Energy is recovered and returned to the grid during the regeneration of inverters and converters and during battery discharge, thereby reducing unnecessary heat generation and saving space. The PBH series offers even higher AC/DC and DC/AC conversion efficiency, and is even more compact and high-density.
What is a bidirectional power supply ?
A bidirectional power supply (regenerative DC power supply) is a power supply that functions as both a DC power supply and a DC electronic load in a single unit and regenerates power to the AC power source side during the electronic load operation. It is also known as a regenerative power supply, regenerative electronic load, or bidirectional power supply. The power supply is available in various applications, including evaluating inverters, DC-DC converters, motors, and other tests without switching connections.
We recognize the importance of renewable energy for sustainable development, diversification of energy supply, and preservation of the environment, considering rapidly changing international situations. To address critical issues such as the energy crisis and climate change, carbon neutral and carbon offset initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are underway. The use of renewable energy sources such as solar power, wind power, and green hydrogen is also promoted. The development and spread of environmentally friendly technologies such as electrified electric vehicles with the power train system, household storage batteries, and fuel cells have been accelerated.
In response to the social conditions, the PBH series of regenerative DC power supplies regenerates power to use energy effectively, contributing to developing and evaluating inverters, converters, and other devices.
FEATURES
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1. SPACE-SAVING DESIGN FOR WORKPLACE
Introducing the extremely compact PBH makes more effective use of your workspace. We have developed the smaller regeneration DC power supply for space saving aimed at installing other measuring tools, which makes effective use of the space at the workplace.
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2. COMPACT SOLUTION
- State-of-the-art semiconductor
- In order to minimize the heat generation itself inside the power supply, we adopted the latest device including semiconductor elements of high efficiency via thorough examination. This enables the product to provide such a sufficient cooling function to maximize the high performance.
- Air-through circuit block technology
- With the improvement of the air-through circuit block, the product has been made smaller, and we also have put more focus on the improvement of block arrangement contributing to excellent space efficiency by extremely reducing the dead space. Consequently, we achieved the significant development of high-density mounting technology. So far, extra spaces inside the device have been required to release the heat. We successfully made the product even smaller to ensure the total amount of height of a mere 6.97 inches (177 mm).
APPLICATIONS
Regenerative DC power supplies are ideal for developing batteries, power regenerative inverters, and bidirectional DC/DC converters.
Regenerative DC power supplies, also known as bi-directional power supplies, can perform both alternating current (AC) to DC conversion (power, DC power supply) and DC to alternating current (AC) conversion (regenerative, electronic load) in a single unit. In order to use energy without waste, vehicles equipped with power regenerative inverters and bidirectional DC/DC converters, as well as hybrid power conditioners for solar power that can be connected to batteries, are becoming more widespread and have larger capacities. Matsusada Precision's PBH series of regenerative DC power supplies are ideal for the development, evaluation, and inspection of these products. Energy is recovered and returned to the grid during the regeneration of inverters and converters and during battery discharge, thereby reducing unnecessary heat generation and saving space. The PBH series offers even higher AC/DC and DC/AC conversion efficiency, and is even more compact and high-density.
Bidirectional DC-DC converter evaluation
Using two PBHs, users do not have to worry about troublesome operations like wiring change and other setups which were the norm for conventional power supply and electronic load combinations. The power consumption can be reduced by using one unit in power running mode and the other unit in regeneration mode.
Traction inverter/Motor evaluation
A single unit can sink counter electromotive current from motors and traction inverters. The application needs a regenerative DC power supply that has the function of power running and regeneration as a battery-simulating power supply.
Battery charge/discharge testing
A single unit can perform charge and discharge operations. The combination of a conventional power supply and an electronic load reduces setup time, and dedicated software is available, which contributes to the effective use of software development time.
Power inverter evaluation for battery system
Power inverter evaluation is available using a regenerative DC power supply for the battery simulation. MBS: the battery simulation function and -LAsoc option: SOC makes it easy to perform the evaluation.
Other
- V2H (vehicle to home) system evaluation
- OBC (On-board charger)
- Development and evaluation of inverters
- Bidirectional inverter
- Bidirectional DC/DC converter
- DC motor testing
- Electric Vehicle (EV)
- Renewable energy (wind, solar, biomass power) system evaluation
- Power conditioners, hybrid power conditioners
- Batteries (e.g., lithium-ion batteries)
- Test bench, test cistem
- Regenerative braking system
Models
For all released soon. More lineups will be added at any time.
| Model | Power running or Regeneration at Maximum | ||
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| Voltage [Vdc] | Current | Power | |
| PBH80V1000A33.5kW | 80 V | 1000 A | 33.5 kW |
| PBH500V200A33.5kW | 500 V | 200 A | |
| PBH1500V65A33.5kW | 1000 V | 65 A | |
* The device is designed on the assumption that all regenerated power will be consumed on the premises.
* Regenerative operation has a lower limit of voltage/current. Refer to the figures below. Contact us, for details.
Operational Range
Functions
Advanced Features with Front USB Port
No data logger or no always connected computer required
Shortening the time of wiring and preparation, Suitable for cycle tests in areas where computers are prohibited.
- Features:Built-in data logging
- Data logging captures the output data at the fastest interval of 0.1 seconds by inserting the USB memory stick. Also, with the dedicated software MLV, the log data is available to output in CSV format.
- Use in places where you cannot always connect a computer
- With the dedicated software MSS, you can save the sequence program data to the USB memory and load it from the front USB port. Thus, the program operation is available by the power supply only.
Integration with Three Types of Application Software
⑴ Test sequence function: MSS (Matsusada test Sequence Software)
Easy to use for beginners
The MSS allows you to create a test sequence program using the front panel or a computer with the dedicated software (MSS). The software makes it easier and more convenient to create a test sequence program. The created test sequence program can be saved to USB memory, and up to 1,024 steps of the test sequence program can be loaded.
⑵ Operation log display: MLV (Matsusada Log Viewer)
- Instant graphing of operation logs
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Operation log display function: MLV, the dedicated software can read and graph the operation log. Logging to USB memory is available not only during the sequence operation as described in (1) above, but also during the local/external control.
- Easy editing of operation logs
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MLV can select items you need and save them in CSV format, so you can also edit the data in spreadsheet software with no problem.
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Display items
- Elapsed time
- CC/CV mode
- Output value (voltage, current, and power)
- Status
- Other information on errors, etc.
⑶ Battery simulator: MBS (Matsusada Battery Simulator)
Easy setting of battery operation with graphs
MBS can readily perform simulations of the I-V characteristic curve for the battery. And, the voltage/current can be set up to 1001 within the rated voltage/current values, enabling more liner more linear characteristic simulation. Patterns created by the dedicated software can be saved in USB memory and loaded from the front USB port. You can perform intuitively by entering numerical values while looking at the graph, or directly dragging the graph to make settings.
SOC Automated Variable System (Option): -LAsoc
Calculating the battery charge rate and automatically switching the I-V curve
-LAsoc can simulate changes in the I-V characteristic curve according to the battery charge rate. This can help smoothly perform an evaluation of objects according to changes in the charge rate. The software calculates the battery charge rate (%) from the power running as well as regenerative operation times and current values, and automatically switches the created I-V curve. SOC will fall during power running operations and rise during regenerative operations. In addition, up to 100 graph patterns can be generated.
Large Color Touch Panel
PBH series comes with a large color touch panel, realizing its operability and visibility improvement.
- Easy setting of output voltage, current, power, and other parameters !
- Simple setting to complex sequences !
- New feature with more selectable error detections !
- Quick check of the power running/regeneration operation mode with colorful display
- Equally available in conventional configuration with the setting dial
Automated Test Function
The automated test function allows programming of parameters such as step time, step amplitude, ramp, CV/CC mode, sequence end setting, step jump, and jump count by simply operating on the front panel. This option enables to generate optional waveforms, and you can use a great variety of applications including testing evaluation, and verification.
- Step setting time 0.0 s to 3,600.0 s
- For one program, a maximum of 1,024 steps can be configured and saved.
- CV/CC mode can be set for each program.
- Repetition frequency: infinity, or 1 to 999 Program as Image
CV/CC Priority Setting Function
CV (constant voltage) priority/CC (constant current) priority mode can be selected and set. As is the case with diodes, a load tends to suddenly change the resistance at certain points. When the device is started in CV mode, the current will be a momentary overshot. In the PBH series, select the CC priority mode to suppress the occurrence of overshoot. The function can reduce the risk of damaging expensive loads such as high-power laser diodes.
Variable Internal Resistance Function (in CV mode)
Set the internal resistance to any value to generate a voltage drop when the load current flows.
Batteries, photovoltaic cells, and fuel cells can be simulated.
(The setting range of the internal resistance value is from 0 Ω to the rated voltage/rated current.)
Preset Memory Function
The series comes with the preset memory function by which the preset values can be automatically saved at power off. Additionally, the storage of up to three respective setting values of the output voltage/current/power is available.
External Analog Remote Control
The external analog remote control of voltage/current/power is isolated from the output of the power supply as standard. When controlling/monitoring multiple power supplies, you can use the product more securely as the external analog input/output control has a chassis (ground) potential.
- External output ON/OFF
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The output can be turned ON/OFF by the external relay or TTL signal. The logic of the signal can be selected by 5 V input.
- Remote sensing
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It ensures the prevention of stability deterioration caused by the voltage drop (VO-VL) by the resistance (R) of the output wire and the contact resistance (up to 0.5 V).
- Remote control
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•Remote/Local switching
Up to three modes selected from voltage, current, power, resistance, OVP, OCP, and OPP can be switched by relay or TTL signal. -
•Status output
Flexible error detection function !
Error: OVP, OCP, OPP, OTP, and FLT (FLT: ON in the state of OVP, OCP, OPP, OTP, ACF, and Interlock)
Operation mode: CV, CC, CP, CR
Output status: Output ON: Lo, Output OFF: Hi -
•Output control
Select only the functions you need! Prepare the lowest command voltage! Up to three settings are selectable in voltage, current, power, resistance, OVP, OCP, and OPP.You only need to have the command voltage for the items by external control, which can help reduce costs and manhours for design. (For items not selected, the main unit setting values will be reflected.) -
•Output monitor
The output voltage and current values can be acquired.
Residual Voltage Detection LED
Use for checking residual voltage
The LED on the rear panel blinks when there is voltage remaining on the DC input/output terminals in output or at output off (only in the power running operation). It is useful for reference to check if the voltage remains. Be sure to check the voltage before the operation of the unit.
Supports Expansion by Master/Slave Control
Easy expansion of your choice up to 335 kW
Within the same series, you can increase the power using the shared cable and parallel control cable (LAN cable). Even if you want to change testing items or targets, you have only to add the necessary amount.
("Master/Slave control cable", a Matsusada original set of pre-processed share cable and parallel control cable is available.)
<Example>
(1) 10 units in parallel of PBH80V1000A33.5kW → 80 V/10000 A/335 kW
(2) 10 units in parallel of PBH1500V65A33.5kW → 1500 V/650 A/335 kW
- Expandable to a total of 10 master and slave units.
- In the master/slave connection, the values of output voltage/current for the whole unit are shown on the output voltage/current meter of the master. (However, each slave unit does not display the individual output values on the output voltage/current meter.)
- Master/Slave control cables are also available as options.
Two-mode Lock Function
"Two-mode Lock Function" to prevent wrong operation
The lock function is available with two modes: "Full" to lock all front panel operations, and "Normal" to lock all operations except the ON/OFF switch. With the “full” lock mode, all operations on the front panel are locked to prevent erroneous operations. Meanwhile, the “normal” lock mode can lock all operations except the ON/OFF switch in which the emergency stop is enabled. It is a useful function that ensures what you consider to be "safety". This is a convenient function that ensures what customers consider to be "safety". In both "Full" and "Normal" modes, Emergency stop is enabled with the POWER ON/OFF switch.
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Normal lock
Switches the touch panel, and encoder are locked other than ON/OFF. It is further effective in preventing erroneous changes in output values during local control and facilitating emergency stops. -
Full lock
All switches including the touch panel and encoder are locked except LOCK release. It is further effective to prevent erroneous stops during the remote control and to completely avoid erroneous operations.
"Password Function" new protection using passwords along with "Two-mode Lock Function"
In this function, to cancel the two-mode lock function, input a 4-digit PIN code. (Enable/Disable is selectable.)
PBH-BT: Battery Charge/Discharge Software (sold separately) NEW
for more intuitive operation
While struggling to develop the charge/discharge software aiming for more intuitive operation, we have finally introduced the dedicated software to the PBR/PBRM series and PBH series.
Battery Cycle Test Software Demo Video
The following video shows an image of its use.
Functions and Features
- Simple setting to complex charge/discharge sequences!
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Dragging and dropping icons in the following modes for setting
It provides an easy operation that enables even a novice in software development to create the software easily. Once creating a sequence initially, it can be saved and recalled almost unlimitedly (depending on the storage capacity of your computer) so that you can readily run various patterns of tests you have created.
*The setting app screen image
- Real-time monitoring of voltage and temperature of each cell
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By connecting a data logger, the measurement and checking of the voltage and temperature of each cell areavailable in real time.
- Quick setting to enable/disable or skip steps
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Select the checkbox so that you can immediately enable/disable the set sequence step. It is available even during the operation, so you do not need to stop the output when you change the same sequence according to your needs. In addition, the skip function allows you to end the current step and move to the next step by pressing the skip button on the software screen.
- High precision data management linked to measurement devices
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The high-precision measurement is available with a multimeter instead of the PBH unit. By connecting a multimeter, measurement data (voltage, current, power (calculated from voltage and current), and temperature) can be imported into our software for batch management. Thanks to the features, high-performance data management is provided without the troublesome operation of collating the data. It was impossible up until now since conventional charge/discharge software could not be linked to external measuring instruments.
- Graph display of PBH operation log data
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Using MLV, Matsusada’s operation log display software, the sequence log data appears in the graph.
- Step transition condition in CSV format
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Step transition conditions (transition time/transition condition/destination) can be created in CSV format.
- CSV output format for operation log data
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The operation log data (output voltage/current/power/battery charge rate/elapsed time, etc.) can be output in CSV format. As you have only to pick up only the necessary information and edit it freely using spreadsheet software, etc., it contributes to reducing the time to create experiment reports, etc.
- Link with temperature chamber (coming soon)
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By linking with a temperature chamber, you can set the execution temperature for each step at the sequence execution. There is no need to configure at the temperature chamber side, which can save the setup time for heat cycle tests, etc.
- CAN communication with BMC, BMS, and BMU
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With a CAN conversion adapter for PC, you can check commands from BMC, BMS, and BMU via CAN communication as well as use them as the transition condition.
Specifications
Option
- -LAsoc
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SOC automated variable system
Refer to "SOC Automated Variable Function (Option)".
- -LCa
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CAN interface port *
Using CAN communications, output controlling and operation status monitoring of these devices can be performed.
- -LGob
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Optical interface port *
- -LGob: Optical interface port + optical cable 2 meters
- -LGob(Fc5): Optical interface port + optical cable 5 meters
- -LGob(Fc10): Optical interface port + optical cable 10 meters
- -LGob(Fc20): Optical interface port + optical cable 20 meters
- -LGob(Fc40): Optical interface port + optical cable 40 meters
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The unit is remotely controlled by isolating with optical communication. As complete isolation is provided by means of optical fiber, this enables advanced prevention of erroneous operation involved with transient phenomenon caused by surges, inductive lightning, external noise, etc.
The optical communication adapter at the control side should be purchased separately.- for LAN: CO-E32
- for USB: USB-OPT
- for RS-232C: CO-OPT2-25, CO-OPT2-9
- for RS-485: CO-OPT4-25
- for GPIB: CO-G32 (Discontinued in December 2028)
- -LRs
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RS-232C/RS-485 interface port *
Using RS-232C/RS-485 communications, output controlling and operation status monitoring of these devices can be provided.
* Selecting each individual option simultaneously in -LCa, -Lgob, and -LRs is not allowed.
How to order
When ordering, add Option No. to Model No. in alphabetical order followed by the input voltage.
<Example>
PBH80V1000A33.5kW-LGob(Fc10), PBH500V200A33.5kW-LAsocCa
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS
- AC Input Cables
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Sold separately
Please install the
input terminal by customer.CABLE TYPE 14 
Power input end
Input plug Rated voltage/current:
600 V/58 ACable length: 10 meters
(contact our sales
representatives if you
would like to extend the
cable length.)Sold separately
-L(400V) optionCABLE TYPE 16 
Power input end
Input plug
- Control Cables
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Model name: PBH-MS [Number of units connected (2 to 10 units)] cable
The cable is a combination of share cable with terminals (see figure on the below) and parallel control cable. The distance between the share terminals is approximately 0.5 meters, and, the cable length will be added if necessary based on the number of PBH units.
For example, approximately 0.5 meters is required to connect the two PBH units while approximately 1 meter is used for the three PBHs. Regarding parallel control cable (LAN cable), a parallel cable is included in the two units or the two cables are in the three units. The ten units include nine parallel cables.Example of Combination- Two units: Share cable 0.5 meters x 1, Parallel control cable 0.5 meters x 1
- Three units: Share cable 1 meter x 1, Parallel control cable 0.5 meters x 2
- Ten units: Share cable 4.5 meters x 1, Parallel control cable 0.5 meters x 9
For example, "2" should be entered if you use the two PBH units in Master/Slave control or "10" in using the ten units.Example: The cable for connecting 3 PBH
<Example> PBH-MS2 cable
- Battery cycle test software
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Model Name: PBH-BT
The advanced battery test and emulation software is designed for large-capacity battery simulations and charge/discharge tests.
For details, download the datasheet below.
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PBH series Datasheet
Date: 2024-08-14 rev 01
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PBH series Datasheet
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