NH Research 9300-100 Battery Test System

Overview

The NH Research 9300-100 is a high-power, bidirectional DC battery test system and emulator designed for testing and emulating all battery chemistries. It provides 100kW of power per cabinet with scalable architecture supporting up to 2.4MW when parallel connected. This system combines rapid transient response with regenerative technology, returning greater than 90% of discharge power back to the AC facility mains for significant electrical savings.

The 9300-100 supports both source (charge) and load (discharge) modes with fast transitions under 2 milliseconds, enabling precise simulation of real-world battery behavior and charge/discharge cycling. It includes battery emulation hardware, comprehensive software tools, and optional Enerchron test executive for streamlined test development.

Key Features

• 100kW power per cabinet with dual voltage ranges: 600V/333A or 1200V/167A
• Bidirectional operation: regenerative DC source/load with >90% efficiency
• Modular, scalable architecture: parallel up to 24 cabinets for 2.4MW/8000A
• Fast mode transitions: voltage, current, and control mode switching in less than 2 milliseconds
• Hardware battery emulation with OCV and series resistance simulation
• Built-in digital measurements with real-time charting and oscilloscope-style displays
• Touch panel interface with PC-based SoftPanel GUI
• LabVIEW and IVI-C/IVI-COM drivers included
• Optional Enerchron test sequencer for automated test development

Applications

• High-voltage electric vehicle battery module and pack testing
• Battery life-cycle and charge/discharge cycling
• Battery charger and on-board charger (OBC) testing
• EV powertrain and drive cycle simulation
• Energy storage system and renewable energy storage testing
• Fuel cell and ultra-capacitor testing
• Solar PV inverter and DC charger testing
• Aerospace and critical power industry applications
• Battery management system (BMS) failure simulation
• Standards certification laboratory testing