The DC Power Electronics Training System provides a comprehensive study of the diode and switching transistor, two semiconductor components that are widely used in power electronics circuits. It also provides in-depth coverage of various types of chopper, a power electronics device used in many dc power circuits (e.g., dc motor drives, battery chargers, dc-to-dc converters, etc.).
The training system equipment mainly consists of the IBGT Chopper/Inverter, Model 8837-B, and the Four-Quadrant Dynamometer/Power Supply, Model 8960-2. The IBGT Chopper/Inverter consists of insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBT) and diodes used to build various types of choppers. The Four-Quadrant Dynamometer/ Power Supply is a highly versatile module used in the DC Power Electronics course as a voltage source and battery charger. The operation of these modules is controlled via the LVDAC-EMS software, which also provides the instrumentation required to measure and record the experimental data.
The training system teaches the principles of dc power electronics, as well as the operation of various dc power electronics devices, through clear, easy-to-follow theory presentations and simple, demonstrative hands-on exercises.
The course curriculum of the Electric Power Technology Training Program is highly flexible and allows a multitude of different customized training solutions.
The courseware includes student manuals and instructor guides with all the theory required to perform the hands-on experiments.
All workstations, modules, and components are very sturdy to ensure a prolonged service life in a demanding environment such as a training laboratory.
The modular design approach of the training equipment allows a large variety of courses to be performed using a small number of modules, without unnecessary duplication of equipment.
All electrical components can be interconnected without electric shock hazard since all live parts of the connection leads are concealed and insulated.
All electrical symbols representing the components used in a laboratory exercise are clearly silk-screened on the front panel of the modules.
The training system includes two highly versatile USB peripherals:
Four-Quadrant Dynamometer/Power Supply, Model 8960-2. This module is used as a dc power source and a battery charger/discharger with a large variety of configurable parameters. The module can also be used as an overnight battery float charger.
Data Acquisition and Control Interface, Model 9063. This module gives access to a large variety of computer-based measuring instruments and is used to control the various dc power electronics devices. Both of these functions are implemented via the LVDAC-EMS software.
Software upgrades for LVDAC-EMS and firmware upgrades for the Four-Quadrant Dynamometer/Power Supply and Data Acquisition and Control Interface are available for download free of charge on the Festo Didactic website.