SAN DIEGO, CA (June 10, 2024) – AMETEK Programmable Power is pleased to announce the new Elgar™ mini-Solar Array Simulator (m-SAS). The m-SAS Series is the second addition to the NEXSIM family of space power simulation related products. For small satellite test applications, the m-SAS are specifically designed to emulate the dynamic electrical behavior of a solar array. They offer low output capacitance and high closed loop bandwidth to keep up with the advanced Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithms used in today’s small satellites.


Key Features:

  • High Resolution IV curve simulates static and dynamic conditions
  • Fastest Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) speed on the market
  • Leading SAS power density in a 1U chassis allows for maximum rack space utilization
  • 250HZ PP tracking speed
  • Low output capacitance
  • Active power factor correction (PFC)
  • Standard LAN interface
  • Full remote control via AMETEK m-SAS software and via SCPI commands

Control via AMETEK m-SAS software and via SCPI commands over Ethernet

The m-SAS is Digital Signal Processor (DSP) controlled and can be operated using AMETEK’s m-SAS software GUI and by sending SCPI commands via the Ethernet through the m-SAS software. 

 

ECLIPSE Irradiance Profiles

The Elgar m-SAS irradiance profile allows you to simulate any eclipse scenario.  It can be controlled to a very fine degree and real profiles can be entered and run from actual speed to 100 times actual speed for accelerated tests.

 

For further information about the m-SAS Series, visit ProgrammablePower.com.




Company Overview


Located in San Diego, CA, AMETEK Programmable Power designs, manufactures, and markets precision AC and DC programmable power supplies, electronic loads, application specific power subsystems, and compliance test solutions for customers requiring & valuing differentiated power products and services.


AMETEK Programmable Power boasts one of the industries' broadest portfolios of programmable power products under the well-known and respected Sorensen, Elgar, and California Instruments brands. AMETEK Programmable Power’s products serve a wide range of stimulus (T&M) and process power needs in applications including semiconductor fabrication, commercial and defense ATE, oil exploration, solar array and battery string simulation, avionics, general R&D and EMC compliance testing.


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