The Agilent E4362A is a 600W solar array simulator DC power module
that simulates the output characteristics of a solar array. The
E4362A is primarily a current source with very low output
capacitance. It offers fast I-V curve changes allowing you to
accurately simulate the output of different solar arrays under
various environmental conditions (ex. temperature, age, eclipse,
spin etc.). The E4360 gives you the flexibility to operate it in
two ways:
•Input the four key operational parameters (Voc, Isc, Vmp, Imp)
needed for the SAS to internally create an I-V curve of a solar
array
•Download a user defined table for the I-V curve of the solar array
This module works with the Agilent E4360A Modular Solar Array
Simulator (SAS) Mainframe which can hold up to two modules and
saves rack space with its 2U high size. LAN, USB, and GPIB
interfaces are standard.
To simplify test system software development, the 14360A System
Control Tool software package is shipped free with every E4360A SAS
mainframe. This software simplifies the programming and control of
multiple SASs. It allows a single function call to setup and
control up to 100 E4360 outputs in a SAS system.
Features and Specifications include:
- Accurate simulation of any type of solar arraySmall size: up to 2
outputs in 2U of rack space
- High output power – up to 600 W per output
- Fast I-V curve change and fast recovery switching time
- Easy to simulate environmental conditions
- LAN, USB, and GPIB interfaces standard
- Fully compliant to LXI Class C specifications
- Custom turn-key system or individual instruments available
- Accepts up to 2 E4360 series modules (modules are ordered
separately)
- Offers LAN, USB, and GPIB interfaces standard
- Maximum Total Output Power (=Sum of Total Module Output Power)
- 1200 W when operating from 200 - 240 VAC input
- 600 W when operating from 100 - 120 VAC input
- Protection Response Characteristics
- INH input: 5 µs from receipt of inhibit to start of shutdown
- Fault on coupled outputs: < 10 µs from receipt of fault to start
of shutdown
- AC Mains
- Nominal input ratings: 100/120/220/240 VAC; 50/60/400 Hz
- Input range: 86 VAC – 264 VAC
- Power consumption: 2000 VA (mainframe has power factor correction)
- AC line spike ratings: 1 kV typical
- Maximum Input Power: 2000 VA, 2000 W
- Fuse: 15 A/250 VAC bib-time delay (Agilent p/n 2110-0054)
- 100/120 VAC Note: AC mains circuits rated at nominal 100-120 VAC
cannot supply enough current to power the E4360A mainframe when two
output modules are installed. In this case, internal circuits will
limit the output current of the modules to one half of their
rating. For a single installed module, full output current will be
available at nominal 100-120 VAC
- Savable States
- Memory locations: 2 (0 and 1)
- Pre-stored state: 0
- Command Processing Time: =1 ms from receipt of command to start of
output change
- Protection Response Characteristics
- INH input: 5 µs from receipt of inhibit to start of shutdown
- Fault on coupled outputs:
- Interface Capabilities
- GPIB: SCPI - 1993, IEEE 488.2 compliant interface
- LXI Compliance: Class C
- USB 2.0: Requires Agilent IO Library version M.01.01 and up, or
14.0 and up
- 10/100 LAN: Requires Agilent IO Library version L.01.01 and up, or
14.0 and up
- Built-in Web server: Requires Internet Explorer 5+ or Netscape 6.2+
- Environmental Conditions
- Operating environment: Indoor use, installation category II (for AC
input), pollution degree 2
- Temperature range: 0°C to 55°C (current is derated 1% per °C above
40°C ambient temperature)
- Relative humidity: Up to 95%
- Altitude: Up to 2000 meters
- Storage temperature: -30°C to 70°C
- LED statement: Any LEDs used in this product are Class 1 LEDs as
per IEC 825-1
