Revolutionizing Railway Technology with Advanced Battery Test Solutions

Battery solutions designed for a new era

Versatile Test Solutions for Battery Powered Electric Trains

Battery-powered electric trains are revolutionizing mass transportation, offering benefits like noise reduction and the freedom from overhead lines. To ensure these trains meet performance and safety standards, robust testing is essential. EA Elektro-Automatik provides cutting-edge battery test equipment tailored for this new era. The PSB Series of bi-directional power supplies simulate DC-DC converters, eliminating the need for real batteries during test. The PSI Series offers flexible waveform generation for EN 50155-2017 compliance testing. Additionally, our ELR Regenerative DC loads deliver optimal power density for extended battery life testing in Li-ion and fuel cell technologies.

The EA Elektro-Automatik PSB Series takes battery testing to the next level, offering seamless transitions between charging and discharging cycles. This series not only regenerates energy back into the local grid but also comes standard with pre-installed battery test software for both lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries. If you’re looking to elevate your battery testing and simulation capabilities, look no further than these cutting-edge products.

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Application Solutions

Battery Testing

For long-distance electric trains, fuel cells combined with Li-ion rechargeable batteries represent the future of stable, high-capacity power sources. The main challenge for design engineers in the locomotive industry is efficiently managing energy flow between the fuel cells, Li-ion batteries, and DC-DC converters. EA Elektro-Automatik’s programmable power supplies serve as versatile battery simulators, enabling engineers to conduct a variety of tests and expedite time-to-market.

Typical test setup for railway and locomotive battery testing

EA Advantages

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Li-battery & lead acid battery simulation models (including SOC and SOH user parameters)

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Wide voltage range, from 60-2000V

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Modular power design for flexible power expansion and easy maintenance

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Highest power density in industry, 30kW / 4U

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Regenerative for high power testing

fuel cell simulation in EA Power control

Fuel Cell Simulation in EA Power Control

Battery Simulation in EA Battery Simulator

DC-DC Converter and Dynamic Charging

Just like your smartphone, electric trains require efficient charging systems. A basic layout of an electric train’s power distribution includes components like the battery charger, DC-DC converter, DC-AC inverter, and onboard amenities like lighting and air conditioning. To ensure these systems function reliably under varying environmental conditions, a diverse set of programmable DC power supplies is essential. Below is a simplified diagram of and electric train’s power distribution system.

Railway Battery power distribution system graphic

EA DC Power Supply Advantages

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Autoranging output for cost savings

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Regenerative feature creates costs savings on endurance testing through reduced electricity usage

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Built-in function generator for user defined waveform such as EN 50155-2017

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