The Agilent one-box Solar Array
Simulator (SAS) is a dc power
source that simulates the output
characteristics of a solar array. The
SAS is primarily a current source
with very low output capacitance
and is capable of simulating the I-V
curve of different arrays under different conditions (i.e., temperature,
age etc.). The I-V curve is programmable over the IEEE-488.2 bus and
is conveniently generated within
the SAS. The SAS provides three
current operating modes:
1. Simulator Mode: An internal algorithm is used to approximate a
SAS I-V curve. Four input parameters: Voc (open circuit voltage),
Isc (short circuit current), Imp and
Vmp (current and voltage at the
peak power point on the curve)
are needed to establish a curve
in this mode.
2. Table Mode: For a fast and
accurate I-V simulation, the SAS
provides a table mode. The I-V
curve is set by a user-defined table
of points. A table can have any
length up to 4000 points (a point
corresponds to a specific value of I
and V). As many as 30 tables may
be stored in each of the SAS built-in
volatile and non-volatile memory.
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Fast and accurate simulation of any type of solar array
Multiple simulation modes
Fast recovery time
Easy to simulate environmental conditions
Solar Array Simulators
Specifications
(at 0˚to 55˚C unless
otherwise specified)
E4350B E4351B E4350B- E4350B-
J01 J02
Special Order Special Order
Option Option
Number of outputs 111 1
GPIB Yes Yes Yes Yes
Output ratings
(Simulator and Table Modes)
Max. Power 480 W 480 W 480 W 480 W
Voc. Max. 65 V 130 V 54 V 86.6 V
Isc. Max. 8 A 4A 9.6 A 6 A
Output ratings (for mixed mode)
Max Power 480 W 480 W 480 W 480 W
V rated 0-60 V 0-120 V 0-50 V 0-80 V
I rated 0-8 A 0-4 A 0-9.6 A 0-6 A
Programming accuracy
at 25˚C ±5˚C
Voltage (Fixed Mode) 0.075% + 10 mV 0.075% + 20 mV 0.075% + 8.5 mV 0.075% + 13.5 mV
Current (Simulator and Fixed Mode) 0.2% + 20 mA 0.2% + 10 mA 0.2% + 25 mA 0.2% + 15 mA
Ripple and noise
from 20 Hz to 20 MHz
Voltage rms 16 mV 24 mV 16 mV 21 mV
Voltage p-p 125 mV 195 mV 125 mV 175 mV
Current rms 4 mA 4 mA 4 mA 4 mA
I
ac
I
mp
P
max
I
V
V
mp Voo
I
rated
P
max
I
V
V
rated
E4350B, E4351B
Simulator Mode Fixed Mode
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Supplemental Characteristics
for all model numbers
Load Switching Recovery Time: < 5 µs when
switched from short circuit to variable
load, to within 1.5 A of an operating point
on the I-V curve.
Remote Sensing: Up to 2 V+ (Voc-Vmp).
Add 3 mV to the voltage load regulation
specification for each 1 volt change in the
positive output lead due to load current
change.
Analog Programming of Output Current
Input Signal: 0 to -4.0 V
Input Impedance: 20 k Ohms nominal
Shunt Regulation: Switching frequency
up to 50 kHz
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Non-volatile memory can store a
maximum of 3500 points. The tables
(I-V curves) are easily stored and
recalled with an IEEE-488.2 command. The table(s) stored in this
memory will be retained when the
power is turned off. Volatile memory greatly increases the flexibility
by saving up to 30,000 points.
Multiple tables are easily accessed
with IEEE-488.2 command. These
tables will be erased after power
is removed.
In Table Mode, current and voltage
offsets can be applied to the selected table to simulate a change in the
operating conditions of the solar
array.
3. Fixed Mode: This is the default
mode when the unit is powered on.
The unit has the rectangular I-V
characteristics of a standard power
supply, when an output capacitor is
added in this mode.
Specifications
(at 0˚to 55˚C unless
otherwise specified)
E4350B- E4350B- E4350BJ03 J04 J06
Special Order Special Order Special Order
Option Option Option
Number of outputs 111
GPIB Yes Yes Yes
Output ratings
(Simulator and Table Modes)
Max. Power 480 W 480 W 480 W
Voc. Max. 52 V 47 V 74 V
Isc. Max. 10 A 11 A 7 A
Output ratings (for mixed mode)
Max Power 480 W 480 W 480 W
V rated 0 - 48 V 0 - 43.5 V 0 - 68 V
I rated 0.10 A 0 - 10 A 0 - 7 A
Programming accuracy at 25˚C ±5˚C
Voltage (Fixed Mode) 0.075% + 8 mV 0.075% + 8 mV 0.075% + 11.5 mV
Current (Simulator and Fixed Mode) 0.2% + 27.5 mA 0.2% + 30.5 mA 0.2% + 17.5 mA
Ripple and noise
from 20 Hz to 20 MHz
Voltage rms 16 mV 16 mV 19 mV
Voltage p-p 125 mV 125 mV 150 mV
Current rms 5.5 mA 6.5 mA 4 mA
Series Regulation: Switching frequency
up to 50 kHz
OVP and OCP: Overvoltage and overcurrent protection triggers in ≤100 us
Capacitive Load: In fixed mode, the maximum load capacitance (without causing
instability) is 2000 uF. In simulator and
table mode, it is unconditionally stable at
all capacitive loads.
Inductive Load: The maximum load
inductance (without causing instability)
is 200 µH
Regulatory Compliance: Listed to UL3101,
certified to CSA 22.2 No. 1010.1, complies
with EN 61010-1.
RFI Suppression: Complies with CISPR-11,
Group 1, Class A
Size: 425.5 mm W x 132.6 mm H x
497.8 mm D (16.75 in x 5.25 in x 19.6 in)
See page 102 for more details.
Weight: Net, 25 kg (54 lb); shipping,
28 kg (61 lb)
Warranty: Three years
Ordering Information
Opt 100 87 to 106 Vac, 47 to 63 Hz
Opt 120 104 to 127 Vac, 47 to 63 Hz
Opt 220 191 to 233 Vac, 47 to 63 Hz
Opt 240 209 to 250 Vac, 47 to 63 Hz
* Opt 908 Rackmount Kit, p/n 5062-3977
* Opt 909 Rackmount Kit with Handles,
p/n 5063-9221
Opt 0L2 Extra Standard
Documentation Package
Opt 0B3 Service Manual
Opt 0B0 No documentation package
* Support rails required
Accessories
p/n 1252-3698 7-pin Analog Plug
p/n 1252-1488 4-pin Digital Plug
p/n 5080-2148 Serial Link Cable
2 m (6.6 ft)
p/n 1494-0059 Accessory Slide Kit
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