Four-quadrant AC power sources delivering full grid emulation and energy recovery for global compliance validation (IEEE 1547 / IEC 61000 / UL 1741).
Chroma's Regenerative Grid Simulators are full 4-quadrant, bidirectional AC power sources engineered specifically to emulate complex utility grid conditions. As renewable energy, EV charging infrastructure (V2G/V2H), and energy storage systems (ESS) rapidly expand worldwide, rigorous validation under distorted grid conditions is vital for operational stability and safety compliance.
Instead of dissipating energy as waste heat, Chroma’s advanced regenerative architecture recycles power absorbed from the Unit Under Test (UUT) back to the local utility grid with **up to 90% energy recovery efficiency**. This dramatically lowers operational electricity expenditures, reduces test environment HVAC cooling demand, and accelerates green manufacturing initiatives.
High-density 3U chassis to multi-rack high-power systems configurable up to 105kVA+ parallel output.
Compact 9kVA to 15kVA power density packed in a single 3U rack-mount enclosure. Supports 0–350V / 0–606V phase voltages for space-constrained laboratory and production environments.
Modular power cabinets providing 45kVA to 105kVA (parallelable up to 300kVA+). Engineered for high-power PV inverter testing, microgrid simulation, and commercial ESS validation.
Optimized for high-density AI data center power supplies and rack-level PDU power validation. Features rapid dynamic response to transient load surges up to 100kW+.
| Model Series | Power Output | Output Voltage (L-N) | Frequency Range | Regenerative Efficiency | Key Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61809 / 61812 / 61815 | 9kVA / 12kVA / 15kVA | 0 – 350 Vrms | 30Hz – 100Hz / DC | ~90% | EV Charging (V2G), Onboard Chargers (OBC), Smart Grid |
| 61845 / 61860 / 61800 | 45kVA / 60kVA / 105kVA+ | 0 – 335 Vrms (520V Line) | 30Hz – 100Hz | ~88% - 92% | Utility Scale PV Inverters, Wind Power, Battery Energy Storage |
| AI Server Grid System | High Power Custom Rack | Universal World Voltage | 47Hz – 63Hz / DC | Up to 92% | AI Supercomputer PSU, Server Rack Microgrid Validation |
Evaluating modern grid-tied products requires recreating severe, non-ideal power line anomalies. Chroma 61800 Regenerative Grid Simulators provide full waveform synthesis, enabling engineers to perform precise Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT), High Voltage Ride Through (HVRT), phase angle jumps, voltage spikes, and frequency variations.
"The Battery Innovation Center is proud to have Chroma units in-house as part of our Micro-Grid Test Environment. BIC utilizes three 61860 Regenerative Grid Simulators providing 180kVA of continuous, reliable grid emulation."
"Idaho National Laboratory relies on Chroma's 61860 Regenerative Grid Simulators within our Power and Energy Real-Time Laboratory (PERTL) to modernize power grid architecture with at-scale hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and emulation."
