Specifications

Solar Array Simulation
Solar panels consisting of mul-
tiple solar arrays provide power
to satellites. They have unique I-V
characteristics. Since the output
power of a solar array varies with
environmental conditions (i.e. tem-
perature, darkness, light intensity),
a specialized power supply like a
solar array simulator must be used
for accurate simulation.
Next Generation Solar Array Simulator
The Agilent E4360 modular solar
array simulator (SAS) is a dual
output programmable DC power
source that simulates the output
characteristics of a solar array.
The E4360 SAS is primarily a
current source with very low output
capacitance and is capable of quickly
simulating the I-V curve of different
arrays under different conditions
(ex. temperature, age etc.). It provides
up to 2 outputs and up to 1200 W
in a small 2U-high mainframe.
Whether you build your own test
system requiring instrument only
or if you want a full turn-key system
with all the instruments and software
integrated and installed, Agilent
gives you the flexibility you need.
The E4360 SAS is readily available
as an off-the-shelf instrument and
also is available from Agilent inte-
grated into a full turn-key solar
array simulator system configured
to your exact specification.
Application Specific tailored solutions for specific needs
Specifications
(at 0° to 40°C unless
otherwise specified)
More detailed specifications at www.agilent.com/find/E4360
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Accurate simulation of any type of solar array
Small size: up to 2 outputs in 2U of rack space
High output power – up to 600 W per output
Fast I-V curve change and fast recovery switching time
Easy to simulate environmental conditions
LAN, USB, and GPIB interfaces standard
Custom turn-key system or individual instruments available
E4360A, E4361A, E4362A,
E4361A-J01, E4362A-J01, E4362A-J02
Modular Solar Array Simulators
1200 W
E4361A E4362A E4361A- E4362A- E4362A-
J01 J01 J02
Output ratings
Simulator and table mode
Max. Power 510 W 600 W 497.6 W 594 W 594 W
Max. Open Circuit Voltage (V
oc
) 65 V 130 V 58 V 117 V 120 V
Max. Voltage Point (V
mp
) 60 V 120 V 53.5 V 108 V 110 V
Line Voltage:
200 V/230 V/240 V
Max. Short Circuit Current (I
sc
) 8.5 A 5.0 A 9.3 A 5.5 A 5.4 A
Max. Circuit Point (I
mp
)
1
8.5 A 5.0 A 9.3 A 5.5 A 5.4 A
Line Voltage:
100 V/120 V
1
Max. Short Circuit Current (I
sc
) 4.25 A 2.5 A 4.65 A 2.75 A 2.7 A
Max. Circuit Point (I
mp
) 4.25 A 2.5 A 4.65 A 2.75 A 2.7 A
Output Ratings
(Fixed Mode)
Voltage 0 - 60 V 0 - 120 V 0 - 53.5 V 0 - 108 V 0 - 110 V
Line Voltage:
200 V/230 V/240 V
Current 0 - 8.5 A 0 - 5.0 A 0 - 9.3 A 0 - 5.5 A 0 - 5.4 A
Line Voltage:
100 V/120 V
1
Current 0 - 4.25 A 0 - 2.5 A 0 - 4.65 A 0 - 2.75 A 0 - 2.7 A
Output Voltage Ripple & Noise
(from 20 Hz to 20 MHz with a resistive load, outputs ungrounded, or either output grounded)
Simulator/Table mode 20 mV
rms
24 mV
rms
20 mV
rms
24 mV
rms
24 mV
rms
125 mV
p-p
195 mV
p-p
125 mV
p-p
195 mV
p-p
195 mV
p-p
Fixed mode (constant voltage) 24 mV
rms
30 mV
rms
24 mV
rms
30 mV
rms
30 mV
rms
150 mV
p-p
150 mV
p-p
150 mV
p-p
150 mV
p-p
150 mV
p-p
Programming Accuracy
1,2
(@ 23°C ±5°C)
Fixed Mode Voltage 0.075% + 0.075% + 0.075% + 0.075% + 0.075% +
25 mV 50 mV 22 mV 50 mV 50 mV
Fixed Mode Current
0.2% + 20 mA 0.2% + 10 mA 0.2% + 22 mA 0.2% + 11 mA 0.2% + 11 mA
1
There is no current derating when only one output module is installed in the mainframe.
2
In Simulator mode, the output current is related to the readback output voltage by an internal algorithm. In Table mode,
the output current is related to the readback output voltage by interpolation between points that are entered by the user.
3
The unit may go out of specification when subjected to RF fields of 3 volts/meter in the frequency range of 26 MHz to 1 GHz.