As the electric vehicle industry continues to grow, so does the demand for a more efficient and reliable production process. As a result, manufacturers desire production-ready, end-of-line testing equipment for research and development. The Evolution Motion Solutions Battery Cycling – DC Testing Solution provides clean DC voltage and highly dynamic current with a modular, future-proof design for your evolving testing needs. This custom solution utilizes industry-leading components from Bosch Rexroth to provide accurate DC voltage and current.
Modular Platform and Open Core Engineering
The modular platform and open-core engineering enable quick adaptation to changing application requirements, providing future cost savings. The Evolution Motion Solutions Battery Cycling – DC Testing Solution is flexible in its configuration, allowing communication to any testing equipment. It can also supply multiple battery cyclers, simulators, and motor inverters by simply changing the power supply and adding inverters, which provide maximum flexibility while reducing spare parts and the power required overall, leading to additional cost savings.
Turnkey Solution from Evolution
Because Evolution’s Battery Cycling – DC Testing Solution is turnkey, it includes an intelligent cooling system and an isolation transformer. We offer several approved models according to CE and UL/CSA standards. Our panels undergo a hot test before shipment to ensure they meet our high quality and performance standards. Evolution also provides expert startup assistance and communications testing to ensure a smooth integration process.
Key Features and Benefits
Best-in-class DC Voltage and Current Accuracy
Superior DC voltage control and DC current regulation are made possible by Bosch Rexroth’s innovative ML drive technology in a custom package to fit your application. The Evolution Battery Cycling – DC Testing Solution is a high-power density solution due to efficient cooling and high-quality filter components. Additionally, high PWM frequency is standard in all standard sizes.
- Laminated bus bar technology keeps inductance extremely low
- Wide Voltage Range: 380-500 V AC = 780V DC; 501-690 V AC = 1100V DC
- Voltage ripple < ± 0.03%
- Control Accuracy: Voltage – < ± 0.05%; Current – < ± 0.44%
- Current ripple < ± 0.32 Arms
High-Quality Components and Construction Provide Exceptional Performance
The Evolution Battery Cycling – DC Testing Solution is economical for simple, maximized performances for high-end servo applications. The innovative Bosch Rexroth components provide clean incoming power and superior DC bus voltage for common bussing of all axis. The choice between basic and advanced control units enables scalable performance and interface options.
- Reduced electrical noise thanks to high-quality windings
- Incredibly low EMC noise throughout the system
- Very low voltage overshoots at the IGBT during switching
- Compact and thoughtful layout to optimize space and further reduce EMC noise
- Intelligent drive functions
Compact and Powerful Solution
The Evolution Battery Cycling – DC Testing Solution is the smallest high-power drive package on the market, while simultaneously being flexible and powerful enough to support individual and multiple stations. In addition to the intelligently designed components being naturally smaller, users can further decrease the size with our innovative cooling concepts. This testing solution also has the ability to support parallel power stacks, reducing the number of components required on the production floor.
- Supports a wide voltage range: 380 – 500 V AC and 501 – 690 V AC
- Cover a broad range of power supply needs up to 4 MW with standard components
- Easily configurable for any application using standard industrial components
- Decreased size with optional liquid cooling for drives and chokes (air cooling also available)
IndraDrive ML Size Comparison
System Topology
EV Powertrain Tester and Dynamometer
- Green power supply
- High dynamic drive
- Clean DC supply
- Modular power conversion
- Global AC grid supply
- Open standard control
- Safe operation
Battery Testing Unit
- Identical power units
- Modular power conversion
- Global AC grid supply
- Industrial PC battery interface
- Open standard control
- Safe operation
System Designed for Energy Savings
DC-bus Coupling
- Solution utilizes a common DC bus for multiple axis coupling or an automation axis around a test system
- Scalable solution for multi-axis applications
- Energy exchange of drives which operates in generator and motor modes
- Common use of central DC-bus components
- Connection to smaller drives is also possible
- Reduced energy consumption
- Smaller size of the mains connection components – saving factory floor space
- Cost and energy savings
Electric Buffering
- Various options of electric buffering to meet the demands of any system
- Optimum adaptation to the application
- Simple possibilities for passive buffering of excessive energy
- DC-bus capacities up to 2.5 F loadable – up to 700 kJ energy
- Fewer peak loads
- Reduced energy consumption
- Smaller size of the mains connection components – saving factory floor space
- Cost and energy savings
Kinetic Buffering
- Intelligent active energy management by a drive-integrated MLD function
- Requirement-oriented control and interaction with the process
- Reduction of peak loads
- Decrease in energy consumption
- Smaller size of the mains connection components
- Saves energy and cost
Energy Recovery Back to the Mains
- Regenerating excessive energy in the mains supply
- Providing constant DC voltage
- High mains supply quality with least harmonic distortion
- Decrease of energy consumption, especially during long periods in regenerating mode
- Saving energy and cost
Read our blog post about the benefits and advantages of Bosch Rexroth’s IndraDrive ML technology, the power behind our Battery Cycling – DC Testing Solution.
Today, machine users are challenged by maintaining their bottom line while meeting increased productivity and availability demands. They need machines and drive technology they can count on for maximum flexibility and efficiency. The IndraDrive ML from Rexroth is a powerful drive solution that is capable of generating up to 500 kW. The IndraDrive ML is ideal for multi-axis applications, as it is capable of connecting to 8 units in parallel to reach outputs as high as 4 MW.
To learn more about Rexroth’s IndraDrive ML technology, visit their website here.