Build to Scale: The Future of Battery Test Labs
Battery packs are scaling rapidly across electric vehicles, grid storage, aerospace and defense systems, and emerging high-power backup applications. As pack voltages move toward 1500 V and 2000 V and total system power reaches hundreds of kilowatts or multiple megawatts, test labs need infrastructure that can expand without forcing costly, premature replacement.
This application note explains why traditional battery test systems are being pushed beyond their original design limits and outlines the design principles that help labs prepare for the next generation of battery pack testing.
Inside, you’ll learn how scalability, modularity, regenerative efficiency, high power density, real-time control, safety, and serviceability work together to protect battery test investments as application requirements change.
The note also shows how the Tektronix EA-BTS 10300 Series Battery Cycler and Test System implements this architecture with voltage headroom up to 2000 VDC, power scalability up to 3.84 MW, up to 96.5% regenerative efficiency, and software designed for flexible battery cycling and validation workflows.
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EA-BTS 10300 Series Battery Cycler & Test System
EA-BTS 10300 Series Battery Cycler & Test System
The EA-BTS 10300 Series is a scalable, regenerative battery cycler and test system designed for high-power battery pack validation, characterization, and lifecycle testing. Built to support everything from advanced R&D to large-scale validation programs, the BTS 10300 combines high-voltage operation, multi-megawatt scalability, and configurable software in a platform that helps future-proof battery test investments as battery technologies continue to evolve.
Key Features
- Scalable High-Power Architecture
Start with a single 300 kW rack and scale to 3.84 MW by paralleling power racks as testing requirements grow. - High-Voltage, Autoranging Operation
Test battery packs across a wide operating range with 0-1500 VDC standard capability and an optional 2000 VDC configuration, supporting current and future battery platforms. - Regenerative Efficiency & Flexible Automation
Recover absorbed battery energy back to the grid with up to 96.5% regenerative efficiency while using configurable software to create test sequences, monitor data, and automate workflows without extensive custom coding.
Read the application note and fill out the form to connect with a Tektronix battery test expert who can discuss your voltage, power, facility, safety, and validation requirements.
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