Programmable AC Power Source GENESYS AC — Loan Program for On-site Evaluation

An AC power source (programmable AC power supply) can generate and precisely control arbitrary AC waveforms, frequencies and voltages. It is widely used for product evaluation, immunity testing and field fault diagnosis, and is essential for reproducing realistic operational power conditions. Detailed features are as follows:

Core Functions

• Arbitrary waveform generation: not only sine waves, but distorted waveforms, voltage dips, interruptions, pulses, harmonic superposition, etc.

• Variable frequency: frequency settings per test requirements (range depends on model).

• Variable voltage: supports commercial ranges to 350Vac in single phase and 606Vac in Phase to Phase operation.

• High crest factor capability: Supports applications with high inrush current.

• Measurement, control and protection: voltage/current/Power/PF/THD measurement, overcurrent/overvoltage protection.

• Manual or Remote control (LAN/USB/GPIB, etc.)

Phase and Power Ranges

• Single-phase AC: suitable for residential, commercial and low-power testing.

• Three-phase AC: for higher-power residential, commercial and industrial equipment, inverter and motor testing; supports three-phase unbalance and interphase phase manipulation.

• High-capacity models (to 45kVA): user scalable to several hundred kVA via parallel operation and master/slave control.

Main Use Cases

• Product development and evaluation: power disturbances and flucuations, transient response, and overcurrent testing.

• Immunity test preparation: pre-checks "Pre-compliance" for IEC 61000-4-11 (voltage dips), IEC 61000-4-13 (harmonics), etc.

• Production inspection & reliability testing: multi-condition life and endurance tests.

• Maintenance and field analysis: reproducing voltage variations, dips and interruptions for fault isolation.

• Vehicle/transportation/aerospace: operation checks under special frequencies or variable waveforms.

• Contract testing services: external tests under highly reproducible conditions.

Selection Checkpoints

• Output capacity (VA/kVA) and parallel scalability

• Voltage range, frequency range and waveform accuracy (THD)

• Crest factor support (inrush current reproduction)

• Remote control & logging capabilities (automation needs)

• Protection (overcurrent, short circuit, overheating) and safety certifications

• Cooling method and installation environment (heat dissipation, noise)

• Maintainability, vendor support and calibration services

The globalization of electrified goods, renewable energy and expansion of EV charging infrastructure has dramatically increased demand for AC-related testing. Programmable AC power sources, capable of reproducing diverse waveforms and transients, are particularly crucial in the following domains.

Key Application Areas

• Appliances & industrial equipment: Test to global power standards, verification of voltage dip and fluctuation tolerance

• Avionics, Aerospace & Marine: Simulate the variety of power scenarios, disturbances and critical conditions on various air, space and marine environments

• Third-party test labs: Perform standardized tests under multiple conditions in manual and automated modes

• EV chargers: Source power flucuations and disturbances, inrush current testing and EMC pre-evaluation

• Power Supply Testing: Test component power supplies in development and validation and finished products with imbedded power supplies to regional and global standards or customer specific requirements. 
  Power equipment: Endurance and transient testing of inverters, transformers, protection devices

Field Requirements (Examples)

• High-precision output voltage (stability): prevents false operation in precision equipment

• Fast response time (ms-scale): reproduces transients

• High crest factor capability: Supports high inrush currents with minimal distortion and shutdowns due to overcurrent.

• EMC/immunity and waveform distortion (THD) measurement and mitigation

AC power sources provide highly accurate AC output and can generate a wide variety of waveforms to reproduce potential abnormal power conditions. These outputs are widely used in characteristic testing and evaluations. GENESYS AC series is a programmable AC power source  designed for “high output × compact size × global certifications.”

Industry-leading Output Voltage and Output Frequency

Single Range with No Switching Required

Safety Certifications & Warranty

Control Panel

Parallel Connection

Warranty Period

Issue

• Demand for higher power AC sources is increasing creating issues such as dimensions exceeding human height, weights surpassing several hundred kilograms requiring lifting equipment, and installation locations with sufficient load-bearing capacity.

GENESYS AC Solutions (Examples)

• High power density enables same kVA at lower height → easier transport and rack space savings
• Parallel connectivity allows flexible capacity configuration → simpler partial replacement and expansion

Note

Most AC power sources are designed for 19-inch rack mounting, so width is comparable; height is the key differentiator.

Example: Size of AC Power Source when Constructing 45kVA

Since most AC  power source are designed to be mounted in a 19-inch rack, the width is the same size, and the standard for size is based on height.

TDK provides loan units to help customers verify solutions on-site before purchase. Please take advantage of this program.

• Example 1: evaluate setting accuracy and output stability

• Example 2: confirm software capabilities

• Example 3: check form factor and operability

• Example 4: assess compatibility with test environment and product under test

Loan Program

Loan units are available prior to purchase so you can try the product and confirm usability.

Our sales and technical staff will provide follow-up support on usage after shipment.

Notes

Q. Can I create my own Waveforms?
A. Yes, the Genesys AC Arbitrary Waveform and Harmonics analysis option (included standard in GAC-PRO models), enables this functionality.  Allowing the user to program up to 1024 points in a waveform, this can be done manually, or uploaded from our Virtual Control Panel, or from other control systems.

Q. Does my local input voltage and frequency affect the output capability?
A. No, the Genesys AC output is independent, and galvanically isolated from the input, allowing complete control and flexibility.  The only restiriction is for single phase input below 170VAC, the power is reduced to 1500VA/W.

Q. Is there an IEEE/GPIB interface?
A. Yes, there is an option to add the GPIB interface to the products at the time of order/produciton.

Q. Are shipping costs charged?
A. Return shipping costs are borne by the customer. Any other charges, if applicable, will be confirmed on a case-by-case basis. It varies depending on the each location. Please contact us.

Q. What is the loan period?
A. Varies depending on product availability. Please contact your nearest sales office.

Q. If I don’t know how to operate it, is support available?
A. Our sales and technical teams will provide support. Please feel free to contact us.

Q. What is the loan period?
A. Control software is available. Some test-standard-specific software options are chargeable; please confirm during the loan period.