OverviewMI-TS-3871 is a multi-channel, highly dynamic bidirectional DC source/sink system for energy-saving tests and simulations. It provides a continuous, seamless transition between source and sink modes with 2 or 4 configurable outputs and per-output ratings up to 1500 V and 1200 A depending on configuration.
General information- Input voltage: 380 / 400 / 440 / 480 / 690 V ±10 %, 3-phase, 50 / 60 Hz
- Sense connections for voltage measurement and regulation
- DC voltage and current measurement with 0.1 % full-scale accuracy (16 Bit ADC)
- Battery tester/emulator versions available
- Standard protection class IP20; optional IP21/IP23; water cooling option raises to IP54
- Noise-reduced mechanical design and controlled fans
- Air cooling standard; parallel operation of outputs to increase current
Safety features- Lockable main switch serving as load-break switch
- Safety control to Performance Level d (EN 60204-1 / ISO 13849-1); option to upgrade to PL e
- Stop switch and voltmeter with indicator in cabinet door
- Redundant DC output contactors
- Connection terminals for external emergency stop and stop
- DC output can be electrically isolated from AC mains (galvanic isolation)
Interfaces- 10-inch touch display
- Modbus/TCP, CAN, VNC
- Optional high-speed CAN (1 kHz), EtherCAT, ProfiBus, ProfiNet, SCPI, analog I/O
- Software interfaces: LabVIEW, Matlab/Simulink
Options (extract)- Upgrade to Performance Level e (special safety option)
- Battery emulation version with enhanced output stability (hardware and software)
- Switchable protective diode at DC output for sink-only protection
- Insulation monitoring for galvanic isolation supervision
- Higher-performance DC output contactors (increased current capability)
- Door contact switch, door locking device, special locking cylinder
- Rittal control cabinets, custom cabinet options, water cooling and IP54 upgrade
Typical applications- Battery charge/discharge testing and battery emulation
- Fuel cell loading
- Test power supply for contactors, fuses and circuit breakers
- DC motor and drive-train testing
- Charging-station testing and simulation
- Train maintenance power supply and other industrial DC test benches
Technical data (selected)- AC mains voltage / frequency: 380 / 400 / 440 / 480 / 690 V ±10 %, 3-phase, PE, 50 / 60 Hz ±5 %
- Measurement accuracy: 16 Bit ADC; DC voltage/current measurement 0.1 % FS
- Control accuracy: Voltage 0.1 % FS; Current 0.1 % FS
- Residual ripple: Voltage ≤ 0.1 % rms FS; Current ≤ 0.1 % rms FS
- Dynamic voltage tolerance (0–100 % In in 3 ms): battery tester < 3 % FS; battery emulator < 1 % FS
- Short-circuit capability: systems up to 600 A Icw ~3 kA; 1000 A ~8 kA; 1200 A ~15 kA (dependent on configuration)
Environmental / safety / EMC (selected)- Permissible conditions (storage/transport/operation): categories 1K21 / 1M11, 2K12 / 2M4, 3K22 / 3M11 with temperature ranges as specified
- Cooling: forced air (IP20, IP21, IP23) or forced water cooling (IP54)
- Safety standards: EN ISO 13849-1 / EN ISO 13849-2 / EN 60204-1 (exceptions noted)
- EMC standards: EN 61000-2-4 Class 3, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4, EN 61800-3 Cat.C2 (A1)
Available types (overview)- MI-TS-3871-300 — max DC 300 V — Power: 60, 120, 160 kW — Current: ±200 / ±600 / ±1000 A
- MI-TS-3871-600 — max DC 600 V — Power: 60, 100, 160, 250, 320, 400, 500 kW — Current: ±200 / ±600 / ±1000 A
- MI-TS-3871-800 — max DC 800 V — Power: 100, 160, 250, 320, 400, 500 kW — Current: ±200 / ±600 / ±1000 A
- MI-TS-3871-1000 — max DC 1000 V — Power: 60, 100, 160, 250, 320, 400, 500, 650 kW — Current: ±200 / ±600 / ±1000 / ±1200 A
- MI-TS-3871-1200 — max DC 1200 V — Power: 320, 650 kW — Current: ±600 / ±1200 A
- MI-TS-3871-1500 — max DC 1500 V — Power: 400 kW — Current: ±800 A
Technical specifications (selected)- Model: MI-TS-3871 — product family: MI-TS multi-channel infeed test system
- Outputs: 2 or 4 configurable outputs; outputs paralleled to increase current
- Max per-output ratings: up to 1500 V and up to 1200 A (type-dependent)
- Input: 3-phase AC 380–690 V ±10 %, 50/60 Hz ±5 %
- Measurement/control accuracy and residual ripple as above; short-circuit capability up to Icw 15 kA depending on rating
- Display/control: 10-inch touch display; Modbus/TCP, CAN, VNC; many optional interfaces and software integrations