Keysight RP5946A Regenerative DC Power Supply

Overview

The Keysight RP5946A is a compact regenerative DC power supply with integrated electronic load capability designed for high-power testing in laboratory and production environments. The unit combines a bidirectional source and electronic load in one platform, efficiently returning absorbed energy to the grid (up to 95% recovery) to reduce energy costs and cooling requirements. With built-in voltage and current measurement capabilities, LAN/USB/CAN connectivity, and web-based remote control, it accelerates test development for battery emulation, power transient testing, and high-power device validation.

Key Features

• Bidirectional design: operates as both power source and electronic load
• Regenerative capability returns up to 95% of absorbed energy to the grid
• Multiple operating modes: Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Current (CC), Constant Resistance (CR), Constant Power (CP)
• Battery emulation and testing with adjustable output impedance and State of Charge (SOC) control
• Voltage and current transient generation for worst-case testing (Step, dwell, arbitrary waveforms, List)
• Built-in waveform generation for accelerated battery testing
• Three-phase AC input (380–480 VAC, 50/60 Hz)
• Standard interfaces: Ethernet/LAN, USB 2.0, CAN I/O (optional GPIB, analog, RS-232)
• Built-in web interface for remote control and monitoring
• Compact 1U form factor with 3-inch LCD display
• Supports parallel operation for scalable power up to 192 kW
• Optional PathWave BenchVue software for power analysis and battery profiling
• LXI Device Specification 2016 compliant

Applications

• Battery testing and emulation with realistic charging/discharging profiles
• High-power device testing and design validation
• Power transient and stress testing for automotive and industrial applications
• Automated test equipment (ATE) systems requiring flexible power control
• Lab and production testing requiring bidirectional power with energy recovery