PELab | The Power Electronics Rapid Development System
The PELab is a modular power electronics development system that connects to multiple controllers and real-time HIL simulator simultaneously. The PELab can operate in multiple modes that make the research and development cycle faster. It features fully isolated measurements that can connect to oscilloscopes directly without any probes and includes advanced protection features such as SCP, OCP, OVP & OTP. The PELab also includes an industrial-grade embedded controller based on ARM Cortex M7/M4 dual-core microcontroller with an integrated 5″ touch display and multiple communication ports. The PELab can be ordered with various commonly used power electronics topologies, while the banana connectors on the back panel enable different application circuit configurations.
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PELab System Overview
PELab Operation Modes
R&D Cycle Overview
The PELab accelerates the power electronics research and development by enabling a single setup for all the validation stages in the R&D cycle. The operation mode can be selected using the knob on the front panel. A multiplexing logic routes the analog and digital signals between three controllers and two targets. The targets are either the actual power electronics hardware inside the PELab or a simulated power electronics inside the real-time simulator. This enables seamless shifting between the different validation stages.
HIL<>MON Mode: Real-Time Simulation Monitoring
In HIL Monitoring mode, the real-time simulator will simulate the whole system and send the analog measurements to the PELab. In return, the PELab will send the OCP and OVP signals to the simulator; which are then included in the simulation to make it as close as possible to the hardware implementation. The measurements can be monitored through the BNC connectors using the oscilloscope.
HIL<>PWR MODE: Real-Time Simulator RCP Hardware Validation
Next, the real-time simulator is operated as an RCP, the PELab will be in HIL to Power mode, and the PWM signals will be generated by the real-time simulator and will go to the power electronics hardware inside the PELab.
RCP<>HIL MODE: RCP HIL Validation
The third mode in the PELab is RCP to HIL, the control signals are generated from the RCP, and tested with a simulated inverter in the real-time simulator.
RCP<>PWR MODE: RCP Hardware Validation
Once the HIL validation of the RCP is done, the RCP controller can be validated with the actual power electronics hardware in RCP to power mode.
µC<>HIL MODE: PEController HIL Validation
In microcontroller to HIL mode, the control system is developed in the PEController and tested with a simulated inverter in the real-time simulator.
µC<>PWR MODE: PEController Hardware Validation
Finally, in microcontroller to power mode, the PEController is tested with the actual inverter inside the PELab. Once done, a standalone inverter is achieved in the PELab.
Inside a PELab
A Modular Construction Using Standard Products
Single Setup R&D Solution
Internal Embedded Controller Options
High-Performance Architecture
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Programming
Performance & GUI
480MHz (M7) / 240MHz (M4), Dual-Core
5″ Touch Display
Analog
- 16CH, 250ksps @ 16-Bit, ±10V Input
- Simultaneous Sampling
- High-Accuracy Dedicated ADC Chips
Communications
- LAN, CAN, RS-485, Fiber Optics & Sync
- High-Speed USB for DAQ
Rapid Control Prototyping
Programming
Performance
- 200MHz, Dual-Core
- 8CH, 360KSps @ 16-Bit, ±10V Input
- 8CH, 430KSps @ 12-Bit, ±10V Input
Communications
- CAN, Fiber Optics & Sync
Monitor, Record & Share Your Experimental Results
The PEController come an optional intelliSENS software integration license which enables data acquisition on all 16 simultaneous sampling Channels at 100 KSps. The intelliSENS software is a ready-to-use application software designed to assist students, researchers, and engineers in the field of power electronics to develop, monitor & test power electronics systems by replacing multiple lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power analyzers, and recorders. It can perform the following:
- 16CH Data Acquisition at 100KSps, 16-Bit, Simultaneous Sampling
- Oscilloscope with Measurements, Math Functions & FFT
- Harmonic Analysis such as THD & THD+N
- Power Quality Analysis such as PF, Real & Reactive Power
- Recorder Functionality while Retaining Complete Analysis Capabilities
Configurable Power Electronics Hardware
Available Topologies and Configurations
PELab-6PH
Configurations
- 200-800V DC Link
- 8-50A Leg Current
- SiC, MOSFET or IGBT Switches
- Optional Inductors, EMC Filter & Relays
Applications
- Motor Drives
- Solar Grid-Tie/Off-Grid Inverters
- 3 Phase Back to Back Inverters
PELab-6PH
Configurations
- 200-800V DC Link
- 8-16A Leg Current
- SiC, MOSFET or IGBT Switches
- Optional Inductors, EMC Filter & Relays
Applications
- Bidirectional EV Charger
- Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC)
- Cascaded H-Bridge Converte
PELab-6PH
Configurations
- 200-800V DC Link
- 8-16A Leg Current
- SiC, MOSFET or IGBT Switches
- Optional Inductors, EMC Filter & Relays
Applications
- 3-Level Motor Drives
- Solar 3-Level Grid-Tie/Off-Grid Inverters
- Hybrid Inverters
PELab-6PH
Configurations
- 400-1000V DC Link
- 8-16A Leg Current
- SiC, MOSFET or IGBT Switches
- Optional Inductors, EMC Filter & Relays
Applications
- 3-Level Motor Drives
- Solar 3-Level Grid-Tie/Off-Grid Inverters
- Hybrid Inverters
Resources & Support
The PELab is supported by embedded C libraries (for PEController), multiple application examples and a getting started guide. The following application examples have been implemented:
- V/f Control of AC Induction Motor
- Three-Phase Grid-Tie Inverter with Boost Converter
In addition, more resources will be added including video tutorials and demos. Please check the technical resources page for the latest material.
Related Products
PE-RCP Box
TI C2000 F28379D Based RCP Controller
;”>The PE-RCP Box is ideal for power electronics inverters and converters control system implementation due to its Rapid Control Prototyping capability directly from MATLAB, PSIM & PLECS. In addition, the open-source MATLAB Simulink models will greatly accelerate the development cycle of power electronics converters with the help of available application examples. Furthermore, large resources are also available from Texas Instruments that support the development of the F28379D ControlCARD which is used in the PE-RCP Box.
Typhoon HIL Interface Module
This product is designed to facilitate direct connection between the PELab and Typhoon HIL real-time simulators. It can also provide connectivity to Taraz Technologies other products such as the PEController and PE-RCP control cards, as well as the USM-3IV isolated voltage and current measurement module. It provides a direct connection between the Typhoon HIL 96-pin DIN41612 type connectors, the PELab DB37 connectors, the PEController/PE-RCP IDC 40-pin connectors and the USM-3IV IDC 16-pin connectors. This module can be fit on a standard 19” rack cabinet using the provided accessories or used on a desktop standalone.
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