Keysight RP5900 DC Regenerative Power Supply up to 12kW
Benefits of the RP5000 Series Bidirectional Regenerative DC Power Supply System
- 2-quadrant mode: complete compact regenerative load and power system.
- Power up to 2, 4, 6, or 12 kW, max. 800 V, current up to ±240 A.
- GPIB, USB, LAN, CAN, analog, and RS232.
Keysight RP5900 DC Regenerative Power Supply up to 12 kW
The Keysight RP5900 Series is a family of midrange, bidirectional DC power supplies with integrated electronic load capability. The power supplies offer a single-output, are programmable, and have compact 1U or 2U size, with output power ranging from 2 kW to 12 kW. The RP5900 series devices are regenerative and can efficiently return the energy they consume to the grid, reducing energy costs and minimizing cooling needs. The integrated electronic load capability also contributes to cost and space savings. The RP5900 Series is equipped with system-ready features, including multiple I/O interfaces, built-in voltage and current measurements, and output voltage (80 to 800 V) and current (8 to 240 A).
- Complete regenerative load and power system for versatile testing needs.
- Voltage options of 80 V, 500 V, and 800 V, with current up to ±240 A for broad application coverage.
- Wide 2,000 W to 12,000 W power range to match small-scale to high-power test requirements.
- Operate seamlessly in two-quadrant mode to function as both a power source and regenerative load.
- Maximize rack efficiency with industry-leading compact 1U or 2U designs.
- Save valuable rack space with stackable parallel connections, up to 16 units
- Cut operational costs by regenerating power back to the grid.
- Accelerate battery testing with a built-in waveform generation function.
- Connect easily with a full suite of industrial interfaces: USB, LAN, CAN, optional analog, RS232, GPIB (IEEE488).
- Gain deeper insights with Keysight PathWave Advanced Power Suite, integrated for power analysis and battery emulation/profiling tools.
Model Overview
| Model | Power | Voltage (source) | Current (source) | Voltage (load) | Current (load) | More specs |
| RP5913A | 2 kW | 0...80 V | 0...±40 A | 0...80 V | 0...40 A | Detailed specs see datasheet |
| RP5915A | 0...500 V | 0...±12 A | 0...500 V | 0...12 A | ||
| RP5916A | 0...800 V | 0...±8 A | 0...800 V | 0...8 A | ||
| RP5923A | 4 kW | 0...80 V | 0...±80 A | 0...80 V | 0...80 A | |
| RP5925A | 0...500 V | 0...±24 A | 0...500 V | 0...24 A | ||
| RP5926A | 0...800 V | 0...±16 A | 0...800 V | 0...16 A | ||
| RP5933A | 6 kW | 0...80 V | 0...±120 A | 0...80 V | 0...120 A | |
| RP5935A | 0...500 V | 0...±36 A | 0...500 V | 0...36 A | ||
| RP5936A | 0...800 V | 0...±24 A | 0...800 V | 0...24 A | ||
| RP5943A | 12 kW | 0...80 V | 0...±240 A | 0...80 V | 0...240 A | |
| RP5945A | 0...500 V | 0...±72 A | 0...500 V | 0...72 A | ||
| RP5946A | 0...800 V | 0...±48 A | 0...800 V | 0...48 A |
Optional Accessories
| Model | Description |
| PW9252A | PathWave advanced power control and analysis application |
| PW9253A | PathWave advanced battery test and emulation application |
| RP5901C | GPIB interface board for EL4900 series DC loads and RP5900 series supplies |
| RP5902C | Analog/RS232 interface board for EL4900 series DC loads and RP5900 series supplies |
| RP5903C | Parallel kit - fiber optics cable and transmitter module |
| RP5904C | Rack-mount kit 1U for EL4900 series DC loads and RP5900 series supplies |
| RP5905C | Rack-mount kit 2U for EL4900 series DC loads and RP5900 series supplies |
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Question: Can power supplies be connected in parallel for more power (higher current)?
Answer: Yes and no - only if the devices are designed for this.
Connecting power supplies in parallel can have two purposes:
- To increase the output current or
- to create redundancy (fail-safe operation).
Connecting electrical sources in parallel is a fundamental circuit principle in electrical engineering. This involves connecting the poles of the same name (positive to positive, negative to negative). The output voltage remains the same. The maximum total current is the sum of the individual currents (e.g., two 5-A power supplies together deliver up to 10 A).
That is the theory that applies to ideal sources. In reality, not all power supplies can simply be connected in parallel. This can lead to overload, overheating, or destruction of the devices, as power supplies with minimally different voltages compensate for each other. For a safe parallel connection, the power supplies must be explicitly designed for this purpose.
The safest way is to use power sources that are already equipped with the option for parallel connection by the manufacturer. Here, care is taken to ensure that the models, which are already identical in design, operate with appropriate protective measures so that one device does not carry the entire load and overheat while the other remains idle.
The same applies to the series connection of power sources in order to achieve a higher output voltage that exceeds the capacity of a single device. Here, too, not just any sources can be connected in series; they must be designed for this purpose by the manufacturer and equipped with appropriate safety mechanisms.
Information on product safety:
Manufacturer:
Keysight, 1400 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA/USA
www.keysight.com
(Keysight Technologies Deutschland GmbH)
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