AMETEK Programmable Power MIB DC Power System

Overview

The AMETEK Programmable Power Mi-BEAM Series is a modular, intelligent bidirectional energy amplified DC power system designed for high-power testing in automotive, energy storage, industrial, and aerospace applications. The system offers full DC source and sink capabilities with power levels from 12.5 kW up to 37.5 kW in a 4U rack configuration, and is scalable up to 1.2 MW through parallel operation.

Key Features

• Complete solution with battery test, battery cycler, battery simulation, PV simulation, and solar array simulator software included
• Highest power density: up to 37 kW in 4U rack height (9.25 kW per unit)
• Fastest transient response with low output ripple and noise
• Universal 3-phase AC input: 180–528 VAC
• Output voltage up to 2,000 VDC
• Bidirectional current up to ±150 A per channel, up to ±4,800 A in parallel
• True extended wide-range autoranging output
• Regenerative to 95%
• Color touchscreen user interface
• Seamless transition between source and sink operation
• 5-year manufacturer warranty
• LAN, USB, CAN, and RS-232 control interfaces (optional IEEE-488)

Applications

• Battery Simulation: Emulates battery behavior with programmable voltage, current, power, and resistance for BMS and converter testing
• Battery Cycling and Testing: Performs charge/discharge cycles for lifecycle and qualification testing of energy storage systems
• Electric Powertrain Testing: Supports dynamic testing of EV powertrains with regenerative capabilities
• Fuel Cell Testing: Provides stable DC source/sink for fuel cell operation simulation and validation
• Solar Inverter Testing: Delivers controlled DC input for inverter efficiency and MPPT testing
• PV Simulation: Replicates solar panel output using programmable I-V curves for inverter and hybrid system testing