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OP1400 PHIL Test Bench Series System Description

The OP1400 series of PHIL and Microgrid Test Benches are pre-assembled and optimized units for academia and industry from OPAL-RT.

For clarity on the naming of platforms and components, see below.

Common and Distinguishing Features

Models are outlined in detail toward the bottom of this page and are either OP1400 (PHIL power amplifier) or OP1420 (microgrid PHIL test bench).

Each model contains one or more OP8110 amplifiers, an OP1490 box to provide safety, as well as one or more DC power supplies.

Additionally–depending on the model/platform--each rack will contain one or more of the following components:

  • A power distribution unit (PDU) with a lockable disconnect switch and an embedded overcurrent protection device to safely interface with a 3 phase AC 400V/480V mains input

  • AC Power outlets to internally supply the various equipment included in the test bench

  • A central copper bus bar to safely ground all the included equipment

  • A dedicated high performance Ethernet switch

The location of these pieces of equipment are displayed in the image below.

An OP1400 series (PHIL power amplifier) also has:

  • One or two (depending on model) OP1480 boxes (Power Amplifier Panel) to safely interface with the amplifiers

  • One OP1450 box (External Busbar) for OP1400-60 only (optional)

An OP1420 series (microgrid PHIL test bench) also has:

  • One OP1460 box (Microgrid Interface with Busbar) to safely interface with the micro-grid node

  • One OP1470 box (Microgrid Power Meters) to provide real-time visual power measurements

  • An OP4510 box Real-Time Simulator with the following software components:

    • Fx Power System Toolbox licence

    • Microgrid RT-LAB Models (Microgrid and DERs)

  • An OP8211-16 BNC interface panel to provide a simple interface between the simulator’s DB37 connectors and external devices (note : BNC cables not included)

Description

The OP1400 Series test benches are built around high quality 40U racks which allow for easy maintenance, repair and upgrade over time. They incorporate Opal-RT's rack mountable products to provide a complete PHIL solution.

Composition

The OP1400 Series test benches are composed of a mixture of OPAL-RT rack-mountable units. The composition varies depending on the model, as detailed below.

The OP1400 Series test benches do not come with a simulator. However, rack space was reserved for adding a simulation platform (OP4510 or OP5700) that can be purchased separately. 

OP1400 PHIL Power Amplifiers


OP1400-10

OP1400-20

OP1400-30

OP1400-40

OP1400-60


OP1480 Power Amplifier Panel

1

1

1

2

2

OP1490 Auxiliary Supplies and Safety

1 X OP1490-1

1 X OP1490-2

1 X OP1490-3

1 X OP1490-1
1 X OP1490-4

1 X OP1490-3
1 X OP1490-4

OP8110 4Q Power Amplifier

1 X OP8110-3

1 X OP8110-6

1 X OP8110-6
1 X OP8110-3

2 X OP8110-6

3 X OP8110-6

DC Power supplies

1 X IT6006C-500 (6kW 500V)

1 X IT6012C-500 (12kW 500V)

3 X IT6006C-500 (6kW 500V)

4 X IT6006C-500 (6kW 500V)

3 X IT6012C-500 (12kW 500V)

Examples of possible PHIL setups

120/208 Vrms 3Φ - 5kW
400VDC - 5kW

120/208 Vrms 3Φ - 2 X 5kW
400VDC - 2 X 5kW

120/208 Vrms 3Φ - 3 X 5kW
400VDC - 3 X 5kW

120/208 Vrms 3Φ - 4 X 5kW
400VDC - 4 X 5kW

120/208 Vrms 3Φ - 6 X 5.0kW
400VDC - 6 X 5kW

Included monophasic power bars (120V/15A or 220V/10A)

2

2

2

2

2

Required dedicated mains supply

North America
3Φ 480 VL-L rms 14 A

Europe
3Φ 380-415 VL-L rms 17.5 A

North America
3Φ 480 VL-L rms 24 A

Europe
3Φ 380-415 VL-L rms 30 A

North America
3Φ 480 VL-L rms 24 A

Europe
3Φ 380-415 VL-L rms 30 A

North America
3Φ 480 VL-L rms 38 A

Europe
3Φ 380-415 VL-L rms 48 A

North America
3Φ 480 VL-L rms 48 A

Europe
3Φ 380-415 VL-L rms 60 A


OP1420 Microgrid PHIL Test Benches


OP1420-10

OP1420-20

OP1420-30


OP1460 Microgrid138px Interface with Busbar

1

1

1

OP1470 Microgrid Power Meters

1

1

1

OP1490 Auxiliary Supplies and Safety

1 X OP1490-1

1 X OP1490-2

1 X OP1490-3

OP8110 4Q Power Amplifier

1 X OP8110-3

1 X OP8110-6

1 X OP8110-6
1 X OP8110-3

DC Power supplies

1 X IT6006C-500-30

1 X IT6012C-500-60

3 X IT6006C-500-30

Examples of possible PHIL setups

120/208 Vrms 3Φ - 5kW
400VDC - 5kW

120/208 Vrms 3Φ - 2 X 5kW
400VDC - 2 X 5kW

120/208 Vrms 3Φ - 3 X 5kW
400VDC - 3 X 5kW

Included monophasic power bars (120V/15A or 220V/10A)

2

2

2

Required dedicated mains supply

North America
3Φ 480 VL-L rms 14 A

Europe
3Φ 380-415 VL-L rms 17.5 A

North America
3Φ 480 VL-L rms 24 A

Europe
3Φ 380-415 VL-L rms 30 A

North America
3Φ 480 VL-L rms 24 A

Europe
3Φ 380-415 VL-L rms 30 A

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