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HV Breakout Module 3.1 OBC HV Breakout-Module 3.1 OBC

HV Breakout Module 3.1 OBC

Single- to three-phase measurement of current, voltage and power on cables carrying mains voltage for worldwide use

The HV Breakout Module (HV B) 3.1 OBC (on-board-charger) is particularly suitable for measurements during AC charging processes of electric and hybrid vehicles due to its current measurement ranges.

Highlights

  • Measurement of star voltages U1, U2, U3 measured against N and string currents (I) I1, I2, I3 in HV applications
    • Nominal voltages up to 707 Vrms (measurement range up to ±1.000 V)
    • Currents up to ±88 Arms, ±125 A (Peak)
  • GBit/s XCP-on-Ethernet interface, measurement data rate up to 2 MHz per measured variable
  • Options:
    • XCP-Gateway: Connection of CSM ECAT (fully time-synchronous) and CAN measurement modules
    • PTP Slave
    • Optional calculation of power and RMS values directly in the module and output via XCP-on-Ethernet and CAN

HV Breakout Module Typ 3.1 OBC
HV BM 3.1 OBC

Description

With the HV Breakout Module 3.1 OBC, one- to three-phase charging processes of electric and hybrid vehicles can be analyzed worldwide. The three-phase measurement with only one measurement module offers significant cost and space advantages.

For the measurement, the HV Breakout Module 3.1 OBC is installed directly in the mains or charging cables between the mains connection and the charging station or between the charging station (wallbox) and the OBC. The cables are fed through cable glands into the interior of the module and connected there via cable lugs (M6 threaded bolts or M4 threaded bolts for control channel cables).

Data output (incl. calculated variables) is via XCP-on-Ethernet and CAN. The simultaneous output enables fast data acquisition via Ethernet and simultaneous recording with a CAN data logger.

The star voltages are measured directly in the HV BM 3.1 OBC. Current measurement is performed with shunt modules containing preamplifiers, temperature sensors and a memories for calibration data for automatic online temperature compensation.

Calculation of power and RMS values

With the option Calc. active, apparent and reactive power, power factor as well as the RMS values for current and voltage can be calculated directly in the module from the sampled measured values. Via XCP-on-Ethernet and CAN the calculated values are directly transmitted to the measurement computer or a data logger.

Technical Data

HV BM 3.1 OBC
Inputs Mains or charging cables for L1, L2, L3, N, PE as well as CP and PP
Number of measured phases 1 up to 3
HV+/HV- power cable connection Ring terminals
(via cable glands)
Number of cable glands 1
per side
Cable outer diameter 14 mm up to 25 mm
See datasheet
Measurement signals Current and voltage
Current string currents I1, I2, I3 up to ±125 Apeak
continuous current up to 80 Arms
Four configurable measurement ranges. See datasheet.
Voltage Star voltages U1, U2, U3 measured against N
Four configurable measurement ranges Urms 70 bis 707 V
See datasheet
Measurement data rate
XCP-on-Ethernet 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1.000, 2.000 kHz
CAN 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 Hz, 1, 2, 5 kHz
Output signals
XCP-on-Ethernet/CAN String currents, star voltages

With option Calc. additionally: RMS values for voltage and current, active power, apparent power, reactive power and power factor Lambda
Integration time RMS value and power calculation 10 ms to 10 s
Operating conditions
Housing protection class IP67
Operating temperature range -40°C to +120°C
Pollution degree 4

XCP-Gateway Options

The measurement module includes an internal XCP gateway. Various options make it easy to expand the module to meet specific requirements.

HV Breakout-Modul Typ 3.1 OBC Front
HV BM 3.1 OBC front view
HV Breakout-Modul Typ 3.1 OBC Top
HV BM 3.1 OBC top view
HV Breakout-Modul Typ 3.1 OBC Messkoffer
HV BM 3.1 OBC installed in the measurement case (not visible)

Applications

Designed to measure currents up to ±125 A or 88 Arms, the HV BM 3.1 OBC allows worldwide analysis of AC charging of electric and hybrid vehicles.

The various charging systems worldwide (AC / DC charging stations) with different current strengths and correspondingly varying charging speeds can be easily tested with the HV BM 3.1 OBC and an additional measurement module.

For this purpose, the measurement modules can be installed in an application-specific configured measurement case, to which various power or charging cables are connected via corresponding adapters. The integrated XCP-Gateway also allows easy connection of further CSM measurement technology and joint installation in the measurement case. Due to its compact size and adapted weight, the case can easily be taken worldwide as airline luggage. This allows easy and comparable analysis of worldwide charging systems and verification of interaction with vehicles.

The HV Breakout Module 3.1 OBC can be used to verify the charging process of electric vehicles at different country electrical systems and wallboxes. If an additional HV Breakout Module 1.2 is installed between the on-board-charger and the vehicle battery, the efficiency of the OBC can be calculated.

The direct output of power and RMS values allows various analyses without the use of special hardware and software in the road test. More in-depth analyses, such as on-board.charger (OBC) efficiency analysis, can be performed with the Vector CSM E-Mobility Measurement System.

Measurement between charging station and electric vehicle
Measurement between charging station and electric vehicle with the measurement case

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