Laboratory service

    Tests on power inverters and converters

    Ensayos de inversores y convertidores de potencia

    We carry out pre-qualification tests to ensure that the power converters and photovoltaic inverters fulfil the grid connection and product safety quality standards.

    Of testing services on power converters and solar inverters with a maximum rated power of 300 kW include:

    • Renewable energies (wind, solar and tidal).
    • Energy storage systems.

    Grid connection regulations:

    • RD 1699/2011
    • P.O. 12.3
    • UNE-EN 50438
    • VDE-V 0126-1
    • IEC 62116.
    • CEI 0-21
    • AS/NZS 4777.2
    • ABNT NB 16149
    • ABNT NB 16150

    Product safety regulations:

    • IEC-UNE-EN 62477-1
    • IEC-UNE-EN 62109-1
    • IEC-UNE-EN 62109-2
    • UNE-EN 50178
    • AS/NZS 3100

    Tests on grid connection requirements:

    • Primary power control (P vs f)
    • Reactive power capacity (Q vs V)
    • Immunity to voltage sags
    • Power quality (harmonics, flicker)
    • Anti-islanding verification

    Tests on product safety requirements:

    • Marking
    • Mechanical impact
    • Degree of protection (IPXX)
    • Clearance and creepage distances
    • Protection against electrical discharges
    • Effective earthing continuity
    • Temperature increase verification
    • Maximum and minimum operating temperatures
    • Short-circuit resistance
    • Verification of dielectric properties

    Aimed at:

    • Power Electronics Manufacturers
    • Electrical Companies
    • Promoters of Renewable Energy Farms
    • Electrical Maintenance Firms

    Accreditations and Recognition

    Acreditación ENAC ILAC para el sector materiales según ISO 17025 con nº expediente 4/LE148
    ENAC ILAC accreditation for electrical testing in compliance with ISO 17025, under file No. 4/LE148
    Organismo Notificado Nº 1292 para el Reglamento de Productos de la Construcción
    Official Body certified by the Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 2014/30/UE Directive
    Organismo Notificado Nº 1292 para el Reglamento de Productos de la Construcción
    Official Body certified by the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/UE
    Organismo Notificado Nº 1292 para el Reglamento de Productos de la Construcción
    Official Body certified by The Measuring Instruments Directive 2014/32/EU
    Lovag
    ES-02 registered laboratory by the LOVAG (Low Voltage Agreement Group) European Association
    IEC
    IECEE CB testing laboratory