Kikusui PCR18000WEA2R Regenerative AC Power Supply
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Kikusui PCR18000WEA2R is an 18 kVA AC power supply with 100% regenerative capability, 0–320 V output, 0.25 Vrms ripple, 85% efficiency, and 5 kHz frequency.
Product details
| Model | PCR18000WEA2R |
| Manufacturer | Kikusui |
| Category | Power Supplies & Electronic Loads |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Kikusui PCR18000WEA2R is an 18 kVA PWM inverter-type programmable AC power supply with 100% regenerative capability, allowing full power recovery and significantly reduced operating costs. With its compact design and advanced features, it is ideal for complex testing scenarios in aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors.
Key Features
- 18 kVA single or 3-phase variable output
- AC output 0 to 320 Vrms, DC output 0 to ±452 V
- 100% regenerative capability (3-phase 200 V input models only, on-premises only)
- Unlimited reverse load flow time for energy recovery
- Output frequency up to 5 kHz for critical aerospace and defense applications
- Extremely low ripple noise: 0.25 Vrms
- High efficiency: approximately 85%
- Mix-and-match parallel operation up to 144 kVA
- 100% DC output capability at rated power
- Advanced digital interfaces: LAN (LXI), USB, RS232C, GPIB (optional)
Applications
- Regenerative aerospace equipment testing
- Advanced defense system simulation and validation
- High-power industrial drive and motor testing
- Energy recovery and cost-optimization test scenarios
- Automated high-power test rack systems
Specifications
| Compact Size | Compared to our previous PWM models, the size of the PCR-WEA has been drastically reduced by 60%. Efficiency has also been increased by approximately 7%, for an overall high efficiency of approximately 85%. |
| Up to 144kVA with Parallel Operation | Parallel operation is available on all models by simply connecting an optional parallel operation cable. This feature is available even among different models for a wide range of high power. *Same input voltage required for 6 kVA models and higher. |
| Extremely Power Dense 36kVA Chassis | The PCR-WEA/WEA2 form factor has been significantly improved, occupying the absolute minimum amount of precious space in your testing facility. The form factor is even further optimized in high power models. |
| Low Ripple Noise | Achieves an extremely low switching noise for a PWM inverter-type AC power supply, with ripple noise as low as 0.25 Vrms. The PCR-WEA series even boasts similar noise performance with the PCR-LE/LE2 linear amplifier power supply series. The compact, high-power design of the PCR-WEA/WEA2 has been achieved with absolutely no compromises to ripple noise performance. |
| 100% Regeneration Capability, No Time Limit | The PCR-WEA2R models are capable of 100% power regeneration. The power regeneration feature is available with absolutely no reverse load flow time limit. (30% for PCR-LE/LE2) *Regeneration is limited within installation site. Only available in "R" models (PCR-WEA2R) with 3-phase 200 V input. |
| Output Frequency | It has a maximum output frequency up to 5 kHz for critical applications in the defense and avionics industries. The frequency performance of the PCR-WEA allows for simulation of sharp voltage fluctuations required for airborne electronic equipment testing. Furthermore, the compact 6kVA/6U form factor allows for the easy preparation of an automated, one-rack testing system without requiring a costly, specialized power source installation space. |
| DC Output 100% of Rated Power | The PCR-WEA/WEA2 series enables DC output up to 100% of the AC rated power output. |
| LAN, USB, RS232C Standard Digital Interface | The PCR-WEA/WEA2 series includes a flexible digital interface for users utilizing LAN, USB, and RS232C communication interfaces (GPIB factory option available). LAN connection is LXI compliant, allowing you to monitor and control your device wherever you are via computer, smartphone, or tablet web browser. This feature is particularly important when conducting critical AC tests in anechoic chambers/shield rooms. Additionally, the PCR-WEA can be controlled directly with easy remote-control software for customers with limitations in external communication. |
| Power Saving Mode | Sleep Mode: If the PCR-WEA/WEA2 does not detect output for a certain amount of time, the power unit will go into "sleep mode" and cut power consumption. Power-Saving Mode: The power-saving feature allows the PCR-WEA to cut the costs of operation by drawing power from only the necessary power modules required to reach the output setting. |
| Safety ¹ | Complies with the requirements of the following directive and standards: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU ² EN 61010-1 (Class I ⁶, Pollution Degree2 ⁷) Complies with the requirements of the following directive and standards: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU ² EN 61010-1 (Class I ⁶, Pollution Degree2 ⁷) Complies with the requirements of the following directive and standards: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU ² EN 61010-1 (Class I ⁶, Pollution Degree2 ⁷) |
| Operating Environment | Indoor use Overvoltage category II Indoor use Overvoltage category II Indoor use Overvoltage category II |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +50 °C 32 °F to +122 °F 0 °C to +50 °C 32 °F to +122 °F 0 °C to +50 °C 32 °F to +122 °F |
| Storage Temperature | -10 °C to +60 °C 14 °F to +140 °F -10 °C to +60 °C 14 °F to +140 °F -10 °C to +60 °C 14 °F to +140 °F |
| Operating Humidity | 20 %rh to 80 %rh (no condensation) 20 %rh to 80 %rh (no condensation) 20 %rh to 80 %rh (no condensation) |
| Storage Humidity | 90 %rh and less (no condensation) 90 %rh and less (no condensation) 90 %rh and less (no condensation) |
| Altitude | Up to 2000 mUp to 2000 mUp to 2000 m |
| Input Terminal | M5M5200 V input model : M8 400 V input model : M5 |
| Output Terminal | M5M5M6 |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +50 °C 32 °F to +122 °F) 0 °C to +50 °C 32 °F to +122 °F 0 °C to +50 °C 32 °F to +122 °F |
| Input Terminal | M6M6M6 |
| Output Terminal | M6M6M6 |
| Input Terminal | 200 V input model : M8 400 V input model : M5200 V input model : M8 400 V input model : M5200 V input model : M8 400 V input model : M5 |
| Output Terminal | M6M8M8 |
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