Energy recovery helps return power to its source

29th March 2016

Joe Bush

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In the latest addition to its power system automatic test equipment (ATE), Intepro has announced the release of the ELR 5000 modular, programmable DC load. Housed in a 6U, 19” rack enclosure, the ELR 5000 can accommodate up to ten completely self-contained, fully programmable DC load modules with 320W nominal power each.

The modules can be used separately or in parallel, providing up to 3,200W. Up to 93% of the load power is returned to the source, offering energy savings in production test of DC power sources.

The ELR 5000 Series offers three common regulation modes - constant voltage, constant current and constant power. Modules are offered in two input voltage/current ranges - 0-80V/0-25A and 0-200V/0-10A. Each module is equipped with touch panel controls and a built-in sequence generator. A USB port provides flash drive access to upload and save test sequences. An Ethernet/LAN port enables remote control of all functions via SCPI language or Modbus protocol.

“Our new ELR5000 provides a unique combination of fully programmable, modular loads in a compact rack mount system with the added benefit of energy recovery,” said Gerard Sheehan, Intepro's Chief Technical Officer. “Recovering the load energy reduces energy costs. It also offers a cost effective alternative to the expensive cooling systems used by conventional air and water cooled loads to dissipate energy as heat.”

Intepro Systems offers electronic loads as stand alone units or as complete test systems. Maintenance contracts and on-site calibrations are also available for its test systems.