Harmonics & Flicker Test System – Full Compliance to IEC/EN 61000-3-X Standards
Overview
Absolute EMC offers a state-of-the-art Harmonics and Flicker Test System, ensuring compliance with IEC/EN 61000-3-2, IEC/EN 61000-3-3, IEC/EN 61000-3-11, and IEC/EN 61000-3-12 for high-power applications. This system is designed for laboratories and manufacturers requiring precise and repeatable power quality assessments, helping to meet strict EMC and power grid compatibility regulations.
The system comprises:
TC.FLK75.2WR.S – Flicker Impedance Network for IEC/EN 61000-3-3 and IEC/EN 61000-3-11 testing.
TC.ACS.30.528.4WR.S or TC.ACS.50.528.4WR.HC – Regenerative AC Power Supplies for harmonics and flicker testing up to 50 kVA.
Power Analyzer – Essential for all harmonics and flicker measurements, providing precision data analysis and compliance verification.
With this complete setup, users can simulate real-world power conditions and evaluate equipment performance in a controlled test environment.
Key Features & Benefits
Full Compliance to IEC/EN 61000-3-X Standards – Covers harmonics and flicker testing for all required power levels.
High-Power Testing Capabilities – Supports loads up to 75 A and 50 kVA, ideal for industrial and high-power devices.
Regenerative Power Supply – Energy-efficient testing with power recovery back to the grid.
Programmable AC Power Simulation – Adjustable voltage, frequency, phase angle, and transient events.
Power Analyzer – Comprehensive power quality analysis with advanced harmonic and flicker measurement capabilities.
Automated Software Control – Preconfigured test sequences and real-time monitoring for fast and reliable testing.
Standards & Testing Capabilities
Standard
Test Description
System Components
IEC/EN 61000-3-2
Harmonic current emissions (≤16A per phase)
TC.ACS Series + Power Analyzer
IEC/EN 61000-3-3
Voltage fluctuations & flicker (≤16A per phase)
TC.FLK75.2WR.S + TC.ACS Series + Power Analyzer
IEC/EN 61000-3-11
Flicker testing (16A–75A per phase)
TC.FLK75.2WR.S + TC.ACS Series + Power Analyzer
IEC/EN 61000-3-12
Harmonic current emissions (16A–75A per phase)
TC.ACS Series + Power Analyzer
Testing Functions
Harmonic & interharmonic generation up to 5 kHz
Voltage fluctuations and flicker simulation
Voltage drops, sags, swells, and short interruptions (Compliant setup with TC.VSE Voltage Slop Enhancer) IEC 61000-4-11/-4-34
Three-phase and single-phase configurations
Advanced data recording and analysis with power quality measurements
System Components
1. TC.FLK75.2WR.S – Flicker Impedance Network
Designed to provide precise impedance matching for flicker measurements, the TC.FLK75.2WR.S ensures compliance with IEC/EN 61000-3-3 and IEC/EN 61000-3-11.
Supports 3 × 400/230 VAC and 3 × 380/220 VAC
Handles up to 75 A continuous current
Reference impedance per IEC/TR 60725
Easy switching between the test impedances Zref and Ztest
Mobile 19" rack with easy-to-use interfaces
2. TC.ACS.30.528.4WR.S / TC.ACS.50.528.4WR.HC – Regenerative AC Power Supplies
The TC.ACS Series provides precise power simulation with regenerative capability, allowing energy recovery to the grid.
Fully programmable voltage, current, and frequency up to 1000 Hz
Supports loads up to 30 kVA {43Amps Each Phase} (TC.ACS.30.528.4WR.S)
or Supports loads up to 50 kVA {75Amps Each Phase} (TC.ACS.50.528.4WR.HC)
Superimposed harmonic and interharmonic voltage testing
Real-time grid simulation with impedance modeling
Modular & expandable for future power test needs
3. Power Analyzer – Essential for All Testing
This high-precision power analyzer is critical for harmonics and flicker testing, ensuring accurate measurements and compliance verification.
6-channel AC measurement for U/I analysis
Current range up to 600 Arms (1000 Apk) with precision current transducers
Harmonic analysis and flicker meter according to EN 61000-4-15
Long-term data recording with 256 GB memory
Rack-mountable for seamless integration into test setups
Applications
Electrical Appliance Manufacturers – Compliance testing for household devices, industrial machinery, and medical equipment.
EV & Automotive Testing – Ensuring on-board chargers (OBCs), power converters, and electrical loads meet IEC/EN requirements.
Renewable Energy Systems – Evaluating solar inverters, wind power converters, and distributed energy resources for grid compliance.
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