Power supply specialist EA Elektro-Automatik, a business unit of Tektronix, has launched an enhanced version of its EA BTS 10300 Battery Test System.
The EA BTS 10300 is “specifically designed to meet the rapidly evolving demands for higher power battery technologies in the EV industry and beyond.” It features a compact design with high power density—300 kW in a single 42U-high rack and only 6.5 square feet of floor space. Multiple units can be combined for a maximum 3.84 MW of testing capability.
The BTS 10300 supports voltages of up to 2,000 VDC, and can supply and sink up to 2,400 A per rack, reaching a total capacity of up to 30,720 A. As EA explains, this high-current capability is essential for rigorous battery module tests and battery cell tests, including pulse testing, which demands exponentially higher currents. The 10300 Series delivers a complete COTS turnkey solution, encompassing battery cycling, drive cycle simulations, insulation resistance tests and more.
EA’s bidirectional power supply with SiC-based switching is designed to reduce electrical costs by regenerating power back to the grid with up to 96.5% efficiency, and to minimize HVAC expenses due to its low heat generation. Fast data acquisition rates of up to 1.5 kHz enable precise and comprehensive EV battery testing.
The EA BTS 10300’s autoranging capability allows for a wide range of voltage and current adjustments without interrupting the test cycle.
“The EA BTS 10300 Battery Test System represents a leap in testing technology, offering significant cost and space savings while being environmentally friendly,” said Russ Gaubatz, EA Elektro-Automatik Senior Applications Engineer. “Its power regeneration and efficient operation cut electrical and HVAC costs, and its compact design requires only a third of the floor space compared to competitors. With high-voltage capabilities and autoranging, it’s a future-proof investment that pays for itself by adapting to evolving testing needs.”
The new EA BTS 10300 System is currently available in the US and Canada.
