The document discusses Lab-Volt and OPAL-RT's real-time hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and rapid control prototyping (RCP) laboratory solutions. They provide 0.2 kW and 2 kW electrical machines and power electronics training systems along with real-time simulators for developing and testing control algorithms. The systems cover various fields including electricity, renewable energy, and industrial controls. Lab-Volt supplies the custom electrical machines and hardware while OPAL-RT provides the real-time simulators and interfaces. Users are encouraged to visit and stay connected with Lab-Volt and OPAL-RT for their real-time simulation needs.

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Mathieu Plourde, Eng. / François Berthelot
Lab-Volt / OPAL-RT Technologies
mplourde@labvolt.ca
francois.berthelot@opal-rt.com
Real-Time HIL/RCP Laboratory

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• Corporate Offices in
Farmingdale, NJ
• Engineering and
Manufacturing Facility in
Quebec, Canada

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• Quality education is the key
• Ideas come from collaboration
• Listening to the needs
• High-quality and cost effective solutions
• Turnkey training systems
Our Mission

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• Major installations in more
than 50 countries
• 60 factory trained agents in
the world
• Sales offices in Canada, US,
UK, South America, Asia
• Support sites in US and
Canada
• Worldwide Distributor
Network
Global Market

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• Turn-Key Solutions
• Strong R&D team covering a wide-range of expertise
• Quality, Value and Durability
• Equipment Installation
• Instructor Training
• On-site
• At our facilities
• Over the web
• Customer Support
• Warranties
• and …
A full team to support you

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• Conventional Hands-On
Training
• Computer-Assisted Training
• Simulation Training
• e-Learning Solutions
Technical Training Solutions

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• Conventional Hands-On
Training
• Computer-Assisted Training
• Simulation Training
• e-Learning Solutions
Technical Training Solutions

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Fields of
Expertise

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0.2 kW Electrical Machines and Power Electronics

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0.2 kW Electrical Machines and Power Electronics
• Lab-Volt well-known product lines
• Hardware
• Electrical Machines (up to 14 types)
• Loads
• Transformers
• Power Electronics
• Data Acquisition and Control
Interface
• 4Q Dynamometer
• Transmission Lines
• Renewable Energy Components

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0.2 kW Electrical Machines and Power Electronics
• Teach and testing on several
subjects
• Electricity Fundamentals
• Power Electronics (DC, 1P, 3P)
• Renewable Energies
• Solar, Wind Turbines, Batteries, H2 Fuel
Cell
• Transmission Lines
• SVC, STATCOM, HVDC
• Industrial Controls

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LAB-VOLT/OPAL-RT 0.2kW Electrical Motor Laboratory
• LAB-VOLT
• Permanent Magnet DC Motor
• Four-Pole Squirrel-Cage Induction
Motor
• Synchronous Machine
• Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Machine
• OPAL-RT
• Real-Time Digital Simulator
• Signal Conditioning Module

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Benefits
• Develop and test control
algorithms for electrical machines
control, power generation and
micro grid applications
• Other motors/generators
compatible
• Other modules compatible
• Loads
• Renewable energy components
• Transmission lines
• Thyristors, Diode, MOSFETS
• Might already have this training
equipment
• Sturdy 0.2kW platform
• Lab-Volt custom machine
replicates behavior of large
machines
• Full control on PE components
• Safe testing environment
• Great teaching tool

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Exp.1: 200W – PMSM Automation & Learning
• Support of the 200W Lab-
Volt equipment
• Step-by-step automated
lab procedure for learning

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Exp.1: 200W – PMSM Automation & Learning

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• Automatic test and lab reports generation
• Multi-code platforms : Python, MATLAB & Excel
• Usage of pre-defined Excel templates
Exp.1: 200W – PMSM Automation & Learning

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2kW DFIG Laboratory Kit
• Whole family of custom-made
2kW machines for teaching and
testing
• Open housing
• Motors/Generators, Loads,
Measuring Instruments…
• Power Electronics (IGBT,
Thyristors)
• Request to build a specific
Wound-Rotor Machine for DFIG
experimentations

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LAB-VOLT/OPAL-RT 2-kW Real-Time DFIG Laboratory Kit

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Hardware from Lab-Volt
• Specially designed Wound-Rotor
Motor/Generator
• Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Machine
• Dynamometer
• Manual Control
• Computer/Based (LabVIEW, MATLAB …)
• 2kW IGBT Chopper/Inverters (x2)
• 6 IGBT fully protected
• Line Inductors
• Power Supply

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Hardware from OPAL-RT
• OP5600 Real-Time Simulator
• Comes with built-in user interface
• OP8660 Signal Conditioning
Module
• Specially customized to Lab-Volt kit
• Monitoring and Control

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Benefits
• Realistic and efficient generator to
develop control algorithms for
micro grid applications
• Other motors/generators
compatible
• DC Machine
• Squirrel-Cage Induction Machine
• Other modules compatible
• Loads
• Motor Starters
• …
• Sturdy 2 kW platform
• Lab-Volt custom machine
replicates behavior of large
machines
• Full control on IGBT
• Safe testing environment
• Great teaching tool

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Exp.2: 2kW – WRIM Speed Control
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• Support of the 2kW Lab-
Volt equipment
• Real-time simulation and
closed-loop speed control
of a four-quadrant
dynamometer driven by a
three-phase wound-rotor
induction motor

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Exp.2: 2kW – WRIM Speed Control

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Exp.2: 2kW – WRIM Speed Control
• Voltage, current and speed comparison of:
• SimPowerSystems circuit @ 100us
• RT-EVENTS Timed-stamped bridge @ 100us
• Lab-Volt hardware @ 100us
• High voltage (600V) and high current (15A) sensors
• Speed control and regulation using PI controller
• LabVIEW graphical interface easily portable to the
new RT-LAB 11 RISE interface

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A Whole Range of Possibilities
• Electricity & Electronics
• Digital and Microprocessor Based
Electronics
• Electromechanical Systems &
Controls
• Alternative and Renewable Energy
• Fluid Power -
Hydraulics/Pneumatics
• Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning & Refrigeration
• Industrial Maintenance
• Instrumentation & Process Control
• Manufacturing and Automation
• Robotics and Simulation
• Telecommunications
• Mechatronics Training Systems

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Real-Time HIL/RCP Laboratory
Questions?
Mathieu Plourde, Eng. / François Berthelot
Lab-Volt / OPAL-RT Technologies
mplourde@labvolt.ca
francois.berthelot@opal-rt.com