i-BEAM Series: High-Performance, Bidirectional, Regenerative Programmable DC Power System, Battery Cycler & Simulator

The Sorensen™ Intelligent-Bidirectional Energy AMplified (i-BEAM) Series provides full DC source and sink capability for high-power testing, battery cycling, and simulation. Systems are available from 60 kW to 650 kW and can be paralleled for total power up to 5 MW. Output voltage ranges extend from 5 V to 1,500 V, with bidirectional current up to ±1,200 A per system and up to ±2,400 A in parallel.

Available in one-, two-, or four-channel configurations, i-BEAM uses a shared internal DC link to exchange power between channels, reducing the external power required from the AC grid during multi-channel testing. Each channel can be independently programmed as a source or sink. Air-cooled and water-cooled configurations are available to support installation and facility requirements.

The platform supports automated test environments through front-panel, digital, and analog control interfaces and is designed for applications including battery packs, electric powertrains, fuel cells, inverters, energy storage systems, data center power infrastructure, and other high-power DC devices.

Control via Front Panel Touchscreen and Digital or Analog Control Interfaces

The i-BEAM Series can be operated from the intuitive front-panel touchscreen, enabling users to configure, control, and monitor output programming parameters, supervisory and set-point limits, measurements, and system settings. Communication interfaces include VNC over Ethernet, Modbus TCP, CAN bus, EtherCAT, PROFIBUS DP, PROFINET, LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink, and high-speed analog control.

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Key Features:

• Single-system power up to 650 kW
• Parallel-system power scalable up to 5 MW
• Output voltage from 5 V to 1,500 V
• Bidirectional output current up to ±1,200 A; up to ±2,400 A in parallel
• Available in one-, two-, or four-channel configurations
• Shared internal DC link supports power exchange between channels
• Air-cooled and water-cooled configurations available
• Regenerative efficiency up to 96%
• Seamless transition between source and sink operation
• Dedicated battery testing and battery simulation modes
• Large 15-inch color touchscreen
• Short-circuit-proof design
• Designed for safety in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1
• High reliability and long-life components 
  
   

Applications

The i-BEAM Series is designed for complex, high-power electronics across aerospace, industrial, automotive, energy storage, and data center markets. Its bidirectional, regenerative architecture supports development, design validation, qualification, and production testing across the product lifecycle.

• Battery pack testing, cycling, and simulation
  
• Electric powertrain and DC motor testing
  
• Fuel-cell and electrolyzer testing
  
• Inverter and high-power converter validation
  
• Battery energy storage system testing
  
• Data center HVDC, power-shelf, and converter validation
  
• High-power fuse, contactor, and circuit-breaker testing
• Automated test, hardware-in-the-loop, and digital-twin environments

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