i-BEAM Series — Bidirectional DC Power System (60 kW – 1.3 MW)

i-BEAM Series — Bidirectional DC Power System (60 kW – 1.3 MW)

Ametek Programmable Power

The Sorensen i-BEAM Series is a high-power bidirectional regenerative DC power system covering 60 kW to 1.3 MW. Available in air-cooled and liquid-cooled variants, with 1-channel, 2-channel and 4-channel configurations and bidirectional current up to ±2,400 A with 96% energy recovery.

  • Power: 60 kW to 1.3 MW per system
  • Bidirectional current up to ±2,400 A
  • 96% energy recovery (regenerative operation)
  • Air-cooled and liquid-cooled variants
  • 1-channel, 2-channel and 4-channel configurations
  • Battery test, battery cycling and battery simulation modes
  • LAN, USB, RS-232, CAN standard interfaces; IEEE-488 optional
  • 2-year standard warranty
Overview & Applications
BrandAmetek Programmable Power
Power60 kW – 1.3 MW
Bidirectional CurrentUp to ±2,400 A
Energy Recovery96% (regenerative)
CoolingAir-cooled or liquid-cooled
ConfigPower RangeChannelsCoolingMax Current
i-BEAM Single Channel60 kW – 300 kW1Air or liquid±2,400 A
i-BEAM Dual ChannelUp to 600 kW2Air or liquid±2,400 A/ch
i-BEAM Quad ChannelUp to 1.3 MW4Air or liquid±2,400 A/ch

The i-BEAM Series addresses the upper end of bidirectional power requirements — where 60 kW to 1.3 MW of continuous bidirectional DC power is needed for vehicle-level EV powertrain testing, large-format battery pack qualification, aerospace power system validation and grid-scale energy storage evaluation. The 96% regenerative efficiency means that less than 4% of the absorbed energy is dissipated as heat — making continuous multi-hour charge/discharge cycles economically and thermally practical at MW scale. Liquid cooling options extend deployment into environments where air cooling at these power levels would be impractical.

MW-Scale Bidirectional Power

Up to 1.3 MW in a single system — covers vehicle-level EV powertrain, battery pack and grid-scale energy storage validation at full system power.

96% Energy Recovery

Industry-leading regenerative efficiency minimizes running costs and cooling requirements for continuous high-power cycling programmes.

Air or Liquid Cooled

Flexible cooling options enable deployment in both standard lab rack environments (air-cooled) and high-density production facilities (liquid-cooled).

Multi-Channel Independence

2-channel and 4-channel configurations test multiple battery strings or modules independently and simultaneously within one system.

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