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Preen AFV Series

High-Power Programmable AC Power Source, 10kVA to 2000kVA

Compliance and R&D testing against voltage and frequency disturbance standards needs more than a stable, clean AC supply — it needs a source that can deliberately reproduce the disturbances equipment is required to tolerate: voltage sags, frequency variation, and multi-step transient sequences. Preen's AFV series is built as the core platform for this, scaling from single-phase 10kVA bench units to three-phase systems up to 2000kVA.

Built-in STEP and RAMP programming — supporting up to 24 steps or 12 ramp sequences — lets a test programme reproduce a defined disturbance profile automatically rather than manually stepping through voltage and frequency changes, relevant for repeatable compliance testing and R&D work across home appliance, motor, and industrial applications where a specific disturbance sequence needs to be applied consistently across multiple test runs. Standard frequency coverage is 45-120Hz, with 45-500Hz available as an option for applications needing a wider range.

Connectivity is comprehensive as standard: RS-232, RS-485, and Ethernet come standard, with GPIB, Analog, and USB available as options — covering the range of automation and remote-control integration a test lab is likely to need without requiring a higher model tier just for connectivity. A full protection suite (OVP, UVP, OCP, OPP, OTP, and short-circuit protection) is standard across the range, and a 7-inch or 10.1-inch touch screen provides direct manual control alongside the automated programming capability.

Preen AFV Series high power programmable AC power source
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AFV Series
Available as a Containerized / IP54 Option
Like Preen's BPS shore power series, the AFV Series can be built into a customized outdoor container or upgraded to an IP54-rated enclosure as an optional configuration — useful for ports, construction sites, remote installations, and other high humidity, heat, dust, or corrosion-exposed environments. Standard indoor chassis remain the default; contact Finch to configure a containerized or IP54 version for your application.
Preen AFV Series

AFV Series — All Models

High-power programmable AC source for home appliance, motor, and general R&D test. Single-phase (10-120kVA) and three-phase (10-2000kVA) configurations, same platform.
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Technical Specifications

Output PhaseSingle-phase (1Ø) and three-phase (3Ø) models
Output Power Range10kVA–2000kVA
Output Voltage Range0-155/0-310V (L-N)
Output Frequency RangeStandard: 45-120Hz · Option: 45-500Hz
Voltage Accuracy0.5% F.S. + 4 counts
Frequency Accuracy±0.02% F.S.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)≤1% (resistive load)
Line Regulation≤1%
Load Regulation≤1% (resistive load)
Response Time≤2ms
Crest Factor≥3
Efficiency≥85-90% at max. power (varies by model)
Overload Capability (Opt.)200% for 2s, 150% for 5s, 125% for 15s
Program ModeSTEP: 24 sets/255 cycles · RAMP (Gradual): 12 sets/255 cycles (Volt./Freq./Time)
ProtectionsInput: N.F.B, Over Voltage, Under Voltage · Output: Over Voltage, Over Current, Over Temperature
Remote InterfacesStandard: RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet · Optional: GPIB, Analog, USB, Interface Card
HMI7" touch screen (10.1" on higher-power models)
Operating Temperature0°C–45°C
Standout Feature — Soft Start Function (Opt.)Reduces motor/inductive load starting current via VVCF or VVVF ramp profiles
Standout Feature — Three Phase RAMP/STEP Independent Adjustment (Opt.)Up to 12/24 sequences for simulating varied power line disturbance patterns
ModelPowerPhaseVoltageFrequency 
AFV-3101010kVA1Φ2W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-3101515kVA1Φ2W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-3103030kVA1Φ2W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-3104545kVA1Φ2W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-3106060kVA1Φ2W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-3108080kVA1Φ2W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-31100100kVA1Φ2W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-31120120kVA1Φ2W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-3301010kVA3Φ4W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-3301515kVA3Φ4W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-3303030kVA3Φ4W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-3304545kVA3Φ4W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-3306060kVA3Φ4W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-3308080kVA3Φ4W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-33100100kVA3Φ4W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-33120120kVA3Φ4W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-33160160kVA3Φ4W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-33240240kVA3Φ4W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-33300300kVA3Φ4W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-33400400kVA3Φ4W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-33500500kVA3Φ4W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-33640640kVA3Φ4W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-33800800kVA3Φ4W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-3310001000kVA3Φ4W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-3312001200kVA3Φ4W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire
AFV-3316001600kVA3Φ4W+G0-150/0-300Vrms45-65HzEnquire

Frequently Asked Questions

What can STEP and RAMP programming actually reproduce that manual control can't?
STEP programming executes a defined sequence of discrete voltage/frequency changes automatically, useful for standard compliance tests that specify a series of set conditions. RAMP programming instead continuously varies voltage or frequency along a defined slope, useful for testing equipment behaviour during a gradual transition rather than a discrete step — both automate disturbance profiles that would otherwise need to be applied manually and less repeatably.
Should I choose the AFV or the higher-power AFV+ series?
The core AFV series covers the same 10kVA-2000kVA power range and STEP/RAMP programmable disturbance simulation. The AFV+ adds a wider optional frequency range (45-500Hz or 300-840Hz) and optional phase angle adjustment for unbalanced grid simulation — choose AFV+ where those specific extended capabilities are needed, and the standard AFV where they aren't.
Why does the AFV need six different protection functions (OVP, UVP, OCP, OPP, OTP, short-circuit)?
Each protection function guards against a different failure mode — overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent, overpower, overtemperature, and short-circuit conditions can each occur independently during testing, particularly when deliberately applying disturbance profiles to a device under test. Comprehensive protection prevents a fault condition in the test article from damaging the source itself.
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