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IEC 61238 connectors testing system

Based on High Current Generator System technology from teknoCEA

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IEC 61238, section 6.3.4 demands short-circuit tests where current level should raise the connector temperature between 250 °C and 270 °C

IE IEC 61238 connectors testin ing system

What’s IE IEC 61 6123 238?

IEC 61238 is the international standard about connectors for power cables for rated voltages up to 30 kV Depending

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the connector’s section the current needed to raise the temperature could be higher than 25 kA

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Trad aditional so solu lutions & technical l is issu sues

Traditional solutions are based

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transformer technology which presents some technical issues leading to significant inaccuracies and deficiencies with respect to the standard specifications Large current unbalances High input power High supply line voltage droop Difficult or Non-controllable current output Non-scalable system

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IE IEC 61238 connectors testin ing system

Our so solu lution: HCGS-26kA

High Current Generator System technology from teknoCEA makes possible to build a modular equipment able to generate up to 50 kA, delivering a fully digital closed loop controlled current.

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IE IEC 61238 connectors testin ing system

HCGS-26kA: Features

HCGS-26kA system allows to test the connectors with accuracy according to IEC 61238 standard giving a solution to all the technical issues of the past. Fully digital closed loop controlled output Based on power electronics Low input power Scalable system: 1300 A modules Energy storage technology Custom HMI interface, profiles and log data

Ambient temperature range 5ºC .. 40ºC Charging time from 0% 30 min Degree of protection

IP44

ENERGY STORAGE

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HCGS-26kA: Sp Specifications

Rated Power

1 MW Voltage range 0 .. 80 V

• Max. test

duration 5,1 s Rated AC current 26 kA

OUTPUT PORT

Rated Frequency 50 Hz Size

(Width x Depth x Height)

3,6 x 1,0 x 2,2 m

MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Supply Voltage 400 V Rated Frequency 50 Hz Power Consumption 20 kW

INPUT PORT

Topology 3F+N+PE, TT Grounding

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specifications?

We can build the same system with more or less modules to adapt it to you.

Energy

3,3 kWh

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HCGS-26kA: Performance

26 kA short-circuit test of 400 mm2 connector

• Output voltage
• Output current
• Output voltage
• Output current
• Connector temperature

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HCGS-26kA: Ga Galle llery

HCGS module of 1300 A HCGS-26kA front view without middle doors

(composed by 20 HCGS 1300A modules)

HCGS-26kA rear view without doors

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