AMETEK Programmable Power provides industry-recognized AC power sources and regenerative grid simulators under world-renowned brands California Instruments and Elgar. Engineered to simulate real-world grid anomalies, harmonic distortion, transient dips, and frequency variances, our AC sources power critical test applications across Aerospace, EV/Automotive, Renewable Energy, and Semiconductor manufacturing worldwide. Every unit is backed by ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing and compliance with stringent MIL-STD, IEEE, and UL standards.
Advanced four-quadrant regenerative grid simulator designed for high-power smart grid, solar inverter, microgrid, and EVSE compliance test applications returning energy cleanly back to the facility grid.
Combines precision AC and DC power generation with intuitive touchscreen interface and low distortion output, ideally suited for industrial power conditioning and bulk power testing.
Delivers maximum power density in compact rack-mount chassis. Features iX2 autoranging technology to supply maximum current across wide voltage ranges for benchtop and ATE integrated systems.
Engineered for demanding avionics, commercial aviation, and military testing requiring high frequency AC output and precise arbitrary waveform generation.
Cost-effective, robust high-power programmable AC power source designed for continuous frequency conversion, production line burn-in, and heavy manufacturing testing.
Specialized high-power AC current source specifically designed for testing circuit breakers, protection relays, fuses, thermal cutouts, and current transformers.
Combines flexible AC/DC power output with digital power analyzer capabilities for comprehensive transient simulation, harmonic measurement, and regulatory EMC compliance testing.
Field-proven Elgar ruggedized uninterruptible AC power source built to endure extreme temperatures, shock, vibration, and harsh environmental conditions in defense applications.
Megawatt-class regenerative AC power source capable of sinking high power levels during inverter testing, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) validation, and utility grid simulation.
| Series Model | Power Range | Output Voltage | Output Current | Frequency Range | Key Testing Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Series | 15 kVA to 1.08 MVA | 0 - 333 VAC | 0 - 3,000 Arms/ph | 16 Hz - 500 Hz | 4-Quadrant Grid Simulation & Inverter Testing |
| Tahoe Series | 15 kVA to 1.08 MVA | 0 - 333 VAC / DC | 0 - 3,000 Arms/ph | 16 Hz - 500 Hz | Precision AC/DC Power Conditioning & Burn-in |
| Asterion AC | 500 VA to 36 kVA | 0 - 400 VAC / 500 VDC | 0 - 60 Arms/ph | 16 Hz - 5,000 Hz | High Power Density ATE Systems & Avionics |
| CSW Series | 5.5 kVA to 33.3 kVA | 0 - 312 VAC / DC | 0 - 288 Arms/ph | 40 Hz - 5,000 Hz | Harmonic Analysis & EMC Compliance Testing |
| BPS Series | 30 kVA to 180 kVA | 0 - 300 VAC | 0 - 400 Arms/ph | 45 Hz - 1,000 Hz | Industrial Frequency Conversion & Production Test |
| RS Series | 90 kVA to 1.08 MVA | 0 - 400 VAC | 0 - 3,000 Arms/ph | 16 Hz - 500 Hz | High Power Energy Storage & Renewable Grid Test |
Simulate real-world power quality defects including voltage sags, spikes, frequency drifts, phase step changes, and harmonic distortion with microsecond resolution for rigorous design margin testing.
Our proprietary autoranging technology delivers maximum operating current over a wider output voltage band, eliminating the need to purchase oversized power sources for low-voltage high-current tests.
Four-quadrant regenerative grid simulators return up to 90%+ of absorbed energy back to your facility's power lines, dramatically lowering operating costs and thermal dissipation in heavy load testing.
Pre-programmed test routines simplify certification against international standards including MIL-STD-704, DO-160, ABD0100, IEEE 1547, UL 1741, and IEC 61000-4-11.
A programmable AC power source is an advanced electronic instrument designed to output precise, controlled alternating current. Unlike static line power, engineers can program output voltage, frequency, phase angle, and wave shapes to emulate domestic or international utility grids, sub-sea power lines, and aircraft power networks for testing electronic devices under stress.
A 4-quadrant regenerative grid simulator can operate as both a precision power source and a programmable AC load. When evaluating grid-tied equipment such as solar inverters, wind turbines, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) chargers, the simulator absorbs power fed into it and returns it to the facility line grid, saving significant electricity costs and cooling overhead.
Yes. Systems such as the Asterion AC, Asterion ASC, and CSW Series support output frequencies up to 5,000 Hz, fully covering 400 Hz commercial aircraft power systems, 800 Hz wild-frequency jet transport grids, and 60 Hz marine utility lines in full accordance with MIL-STD-704 and RTCA/DO-160 testing standards.
All modern AMETEK programmable AC sources come standard with LXI-certified LAN, USB, and RS-232 interfaces, with optional GPIB and isolated analog inputs. They support standardized SCPI command syntax, National Instruments LabVIEW drivers, and intuitive web browser interfaces for effortless ATE system integration.
Many AMETEK AC series support auto-paralleling technology. By connecting multiple identical power chassis in a master-slave configuration, power output can be seamlessly expanded up to 1.08 MVA without complex wiring or external control synchronization equipment.
Our global team of senior power application engineers is ready to help you configure the optimal programmable AC power supply, grid simulator, or custom engineered power system for your exact test specifications.