Keysight PV8921A Photovoltaic Array Simulator
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Keysight PV8921A photovoltaic array simulator with 1500V/30A output for testing solar inverter MPPT algorithms and optimizing performance.
Product details
| Model | PV8921A |
| Manufacturer | Keysight |
| Category | DC Power Supplies |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Keysight PV8921A is an autoranging, programmable DC power source designed to simulate photovoltaic array output characteristics. It enables designers and manufacturers of solar inverters to develop, verify, and optimize maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms and circuits, with the ability to simulate various environmental conditions including temperature, irradiance, cell technology variations, and aging effects.
Key Features
- Maximum output voltage: 1500 VDC
- Maximum output current: 30 A
- Maximum power: 20 kW DC
- Input voltage: 400/480 VAC
- I-V curve modes: Curve Mode or Table Mode specification
- Functions as traditional autoranging DC power supply
Applications
- Design laboratory testing of photovoltaic solar inverters
- Manufacturing line performance validation and testing
- MPPT algorithm optimization and verification
- European EN50530 standard compliance testing
- Multi-input inverter systems with up to 2000 V per input
Specifications
| Power Rating | 20 kW |
| Output Voltage | 1500 V |
| Output Current | 30 A |
| Input Voltage | 400/480 VAC |
| Type | Rack Mount |
| Rack Space | 3U |
| Series | PV8900 Series |
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