Services

Power Quality Measurements in Low- and Medium-Voltage Networks

Equipment

SIEMOS PQ II

The SIEMOS PQ II is used for power quality measurements in low- and medium-voltage networks. It enables:

• short-circuit detection,
• storage of instantaneous AC or DC signal values (voltage, current, power),
• voltage quality evaluation in accordance with EN50160, IEC61000-2-2, and IEC61000-2-4,
• real-time frequency analysis up to 170 kHz,
• transient analysis,
• load analysis,
• energy efficiency assessment.

Technical Specifications

The analyser has a wide range of applications in research and project work. It upgrades the laboratory’s existing measurement equipment and introduces new functionalities, notably UMTS connectivity, allowing remote access, real-time monitoring of data acquisition, and remote adjustment of measurement parameters.

• 24-bit A/D converter (AC/DC input), sampling frequency 40.96 kHz
• Frequency analysis: DC to 20 kHz
• Digital input: external AC/DC trigger pulse (12–250 V)
• Amplifier card: 4 MHz, ±5 kV
• Memory: 4 GB (expandable to 32 GB via SD card)
• Connectivity: USB 2.0, Ethernet (TCP/IP), WLAN/Wi-Fi, RS232 (DCF or GPS clock)
• Integrated UPS: up to 3.5 hours of operation

Rental price: EUR 150/day (VAT not included)

Typhoon HIL Hardware and Software for Real-Time Power System Simulation

The Typhoon HIL simulator is a modular hardware platform based on parallel processing principles, enabling high-resolution (down to 0.5 microseconds) real-time simulation of complex electromagnetic and electromechanical phenomena in power systems.

It supports Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulations, allowing closed-loop testing with external hardware — the closest possible approximation to testing equipment in a real power system environment. Applications include testing of control devices, protection systems, system measures, prototypes, and more.

Technical Specifications

• FPGA-based processor, up to 8 cores + 2× ARM
• 32 analog inputs (16-bit ADC, 10 V)
• 64 analog outputs (16-bit ADC, 10 V)
• 64 digital inputs (−15 to 15 V, 10 kΩ)
• 64 digital outputs (0–5 V, 430 Ω)
• Power supply channels: 5 V, 12 V (analog), 3.3 V (digital), 5 V (digital)
• Connectivity: 2× RJ45 Ethernet, USB 2.0, CAN, RS232, serial
• 19” rack-mounted unit, up to 10 kg
• Power supply: 90–240 V, 250 W

Includes Typhoon HIL Control Center software for simulator control and management.

Rental price: EUR 85.27/hour (VAT not included)

Dewesoft SIRIUSi HS Data Acquisition System and Current Sensors

The Dewesoft SIRIUSi HS is a high-speed data acquisition system designed for precise measurement of electrical signals and other physical quantities such as voltage, current, vibration, and temperature. It enables synchronized high-resolution data acquisition with real-time analysis.

The system supports:

• harmonic analysis,
• voltage sag detection,
• frequency deviation analysis,
• transient analysis,
  providing a comprehensive overview of grid conditions.

Technical Specifications

• 16-bit SAR A/D converter, sampling rate up to 1 MS/s
• HV modules: 4 channels, ±2000 V to 20 V (7 ranges)
• LV modules: 4 channels, ±100 V to 0.05 V (11 ranges)
• Supported modes: Voltage, Full Bridge, Current (external shunt)
• Frequency analysis: DC to 20 kHz
• Connectivity: USB 2.0, CAN 2.0b
• Power supply: 9–36 VDC

Software

• DEWESOFT-X-PROF
• DEWESOFT-X-EDU

Suitable for research and R&D applications requiring accurate power and signal measurements.

Rental price: EUR 83.99/hour (VAT not included)