PPS RLS Series Regenerative Load Simulators


Regenerative Test Equipment Saves Energy

The RLS Series is a family of fully regenerative, high power, single, split and three phase, AC and DC capable Electronic Loads. Available models range from 12 kVA to 252 kVA. Using a modern user interface for ease of use, the RLS Series Load Simulators are cost effective and fully programmable for a wide range of power test applications. The RLS Series offers extended voltage and standard analog and digital I/O functions. The regenerative operation of this load returns full rated power back to the power grid, saving utility and HVAC cost when using the RLS for burn in or other load applications

Don't need the regenerative capabilities? Check out the 3C Series, also from Adaptive Power Systems.

Model Comparison

ModelPhase ModeRated Power* (AC/DC)Voltage RangeMax, AC/DC Current (3 & 2 Phase Mode)Max, AC/DC Current (1 Phase Mode)Form Factor
360RLS-41,2 & 36 kVA, kW
6 kW
30-350 Vac
0-500 Vdc
17Arms
17Adc
51Arms
51Adc
4U Chassis
390RLS-41,2 & 312 kVA, kW
12 kW
30-350 Vac
0-500 Vdc
25Arms
21Adc
75Arms
63Adc
4U Chassis
3120RLS-41,2 & 312 kVA, kW
12 kW
30-350 Vac
0-500 Vdc
34Arms
21Adc
100Arms
63Adc
4U Chassis
3150RLS-41,2 & 315 kVA, kW
15 kW
30-350 Vac
0-500 Vdc
42Arms
21Adc
126Arms
63Adc
4U Chassis
3180RLS-41,2 & 318 kVA, kW
18 kW
30-350 Vac
0-500 Vdc
42Arms
21Adc
126Arms
63Adc
4U Chassis
3210RLS-41,2 & 321 kVA, kW
21 kW
30-350 Vac
0-500 Vdc
42Arms
21Adc
126Arms
63Adc
4U Chassis
3240RLS-4KIT1,2 & 324 kVA, kW
24 kW
30-350 Vac
0-500 Vdc
68Arms
42Adc
Parallel units - 8U
3300RLS-4KIT1,2 & 330 kVA, kW
30 kW
30-350 Vac
0-500 Vdc
84Arms
42Adc
Parallel units - 8U
3360RLS-4KIT1,2 & 336 kVA, kW
36 kW
30-350 Vac
0-500 Vdc
84Arms
42Adc
Parallel units - 8U
3420RLS-4KIT1,2 & 342 kVA, kW
42 kW
30-350 Vac
0-500 Vdc
84Arms
42Adc
Parallel units - 8U
3630RLS-4KIT1,2 & 363 kVA, kW
63 kW
30-350 Vac
0-500 Vdc
126Arms
63Adc
Parallel units - 12U
3840RLS-4KIT1,2 & 384 kVA, kW
84 kW
30-350 Vac
0-500 Vdc
168Arms
84Adc
Parallel units - 16U
31050RLS-4KIT1,2 & 3105 kVA, kW
105 kW
30-350 Vac
0-500 Vdc
210Arms
105Adc
Parallel units - 20U
* Rated power shown is for Three Phase or Single Phase mode operation. For Split Phase mode, rated power is 2/3.

Single Voltage Range with Constant Power Profile

Traditional AC power sources use two voltage ranges to provide either high voltage or high current. By contrast, the RGS Series uses a unique single voltage range that operates along a constant power curve. This provides more current at low voltages, eliminating the need to switch between voltage ranges and provides a much wider operating range (demonstrated as green in the figure below).

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Switching voltage ranges on dual voltage range Grid Simulators causes the output to be turned off and the EUT to shut down. This makes it difficult to test universal wide input range AC products.

The blue line and green shaded area in the chart shows the additional operating range available compared to a conventional AC power source with a 175V/350V range pair. The same applies to DC mode of operation where a single 500Vdc voltage range is used to provide both high DC current and DC voltage.