Key Features:
Powerful Power Factor (PF) Mode: Allows precise control of current and power factor settings through a high-speed controller, ensuring accurate simulation of real-world conditions.
Comprehensive Measurement Capabilities: The model includes 4-digit V/A/W meters, measuring Voltage (Vrms, Vpeak, Vmax, Vmin), Current (Irms, Ipeak, Imax, Imin), Watt, Voltampere (VA), Frequency, Crest Factor (CF), Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), and more.
Multi-Mode Operation: Offers various operating modes, including CC (Constant Current), Linear CC, CR (Constant Resistance), CV (Constant Voltage), CP (Constant Power), and Rectifier Load mode.
Crest Factor and Power Factor Control: Supports crest factor ranges from 1.414 to 5.0, with power factor ranges of 0 to 1 (lead) or -1 to 0 (lag). This allows for fine-tuned simulations of inductive and capacitive loads.
Turbo Mode: Enables a temporary boost in current and power for short bursts, ideal for testing the fuse, breaker, short circuit, and overcurrent protection (OCP) tests of AC power systems.
Real & Reactive Power Control: Independent settings for real power, virtual inductive power, and capacitive power, making the load suitable for simulating various electrical appliances and systems, including grid-connected solar inverters and electric vehicle inverters.
Time Measurement: Provides time-based measurements for UPS efficiency, backup time, battery discharge time, UPS transfer time, and fuse/breaker trip/non-trip tests.
Phase Loading: Supports positive/negative half-cycle loading and load/unload angle control (0-359 degrees) for comprehensive inverter and UPS testing.
Wide Frequency Range: Operates across a frequency range from DC to 70Hz, supporting various power systems and AC/DC power testing.
Applications:
Inverter & UPS Testing: The 3282 Power Factor RLC Load is designed to verify the performance of inverters and UPS systems, ensuring reliable operation under real and reactive load conditions.
Household Appliance Testing: Simulates the load behavior of common household electrical equipment like air conditioners, fans, and refrigerators, making it suitable for R&D and production testing of such devices.
Anti-Islanding Testing: Ideal for grid-connected solar inverters and energy storage devices, allowing for detailed testing of anti-islanding protection systems.
Fuse/Breaker Testing: Its Turbo Mode and time-based measurements are perfect for verifying the operation of fuses, breakers, and other protective devices.
Specifications:
| Parameter | 3282 |
| Voltage Range (Vrms/DC) | 50 ~ 280Vrms / 400V DC |
| Current Range | 0 ~ 18.75A |
| Power Rating | 1.875kW / 3200VA |
| Crest Factor Range | 1.414 ~ 5.0 |
| Power Factor Range | 0 ~ 1 (lead/lag) |
| Frequency Range | DC, 40 ~ 70Hz |
| Reactive Power (Capacitive) | Up to 3785 VAR @ 220V/60Hz |
| Reactive Power (Inductive) | Up to 3200 VAR @ 220V/60Hz |
| Protection | Over Voltage, Over Current, Over Power, Over Temperature |
| Interfaces | GPIB, RS232, USB, LAN (optional) |
Optional Features:
Extended Power Factor Testing: Additional options for extending power factor capabilities.
Inrush Current Simulation: Programmable inrush current settings for simulating start-up conditions.
SCR/TRIAC Current Phase Modulation: Supports modulation waveforms such as trailing and leading edge control.
The 3282 Power Factor RLC Load provides a comprehensive solution for testing a wide variety of electrical devices and systems, offering precise control, extensive measurement capabilities, and robust protection features.