Kikusui is a specialized manufacturer of electronic measuring instruments and power supply equipment, offering power supplies, electronic loads, electrical safety testers, measuring instruments, and related software solutions. The company provides precise testing and evaluation solutions for research and development, quality assurance, and production testing across various industries. Kikusui focuses on developing technologies that contribute to next-generation societal systems and energy solutions, such as smart cities, renewable energy, and electric vehicles (EVs).Kikusuiisaspecializedmanufacturerofelectronicmeasuringinstrumentsandpowersupplyequipment,offeringpowersupplies,electronicloads,electricalsafetytesters,measuringinstruments,andrelatedsoftwaresolutions.Thecompanyprovidesprecisetestingandevaluationsolutionsforresearchanddevelopment,qualityassurance,andproductiontestingacrossvariousindustries.Kikusuifocusesondevelopingtechnologiesthatcontributetonext-generationsocietalsystemsandenergysolutions,suchassmartcities,renewableenergy,andelectricvehicles(EVs).
Key Products/TechnologiesKeyProducts/Technologies
DC Power Supplies: Compact Multi-Output DC Power Supplies like the PMX-Multi Series, featuring isolated outputs and high setting resolution (1mV voltage, 0.1mA current). The PXB Series Bidirectional High-Capacity DC Power Supply offers up to 20 kW output in a 3U size, supporting both power and regeneration, with voltages up to 1500 V. The PWR-01 Series Compact Wide-Range DC Power Supply includes 13 models from 400W to 2000W (up to 650V), with sequence function, variable internal resistance, and standard LAN (LXI), USB, and RS232C interfaces. Programmable Bipolar 4-quadrant Power Supplies (PBZ Series, PBZ20-20A, PBZ SR, PBZ BP) provide 400W output, ±20V to ±80V voltage output, and a maximum output of 4kW.DCPowerSupplies:CompactMulti-OutputDCPowerSupplieslikethePMX-MultiSeries,featuringisolatedoutputsandhighsettingresolution(1mVvoltage,0.1mAcurrent).ThePXBSeriesBidirectionalHigh-CapacityDCPowerSupplyoffersupto20kWoutputina3Usize,supportingbothpowerandregeneration,withvoltagesupto1500V.ThePWR-01SeriesCompactWide-RangeDCPowerSupplyincludes13modelsfrom400Wto2000W(upto650V),withsequencefunction,variableinternalresistance,andstandardLAN(LXI),USB,andRS232Cinterfaces.ProgrammableBipolar4-quadrantPowerSupplies(PBZSeries,PBZ20-20A,PBZSR,PBZBP)provide400Woutput,±20Vto±80Vvoltageoutput,andamaximumoutputof4kW.
AC Power Supplies: The PCR-WEA2R/WEA2 Series Ultra-Compact AC/DC Power Supply features a PWM inverter system and regenerative-power capability, with models ranging from 1kVA to 36kVA (expandable to 144kVA in parallel). The PCR-MA Series Compact AC Power Supply offers ease of use.ACPowerSupplies:ThePCR-WEA2R/WEA2SeriesUltra-CompactAC/DCPowerSupplyfeaturesaPWMinvertersystemandregenerative-powercapability,withmodelsrangingfrom1kVAto36kVA(expandableto144kVAinparallel).ThePCR-MASeriesCompactACPowerSupplyofferseaseofuse.
Electronic Loads: The PXZ Series Regenerative Electronic Load supports up to 120A, with parallel operation up to 3000A (500kW). The PLZ-5W/5WZ Series Multifunctional Electronic Load handles up to 240A, with parallel operation up to 1200A (6kW). The PLZ-5WH2 Series Compact High Voltage DC Electronic Load supports up to 400A, with parallel operation up to 2000A (100kW), and a maximum operating voltage of 800V.ElectronicLoads:ThePXZSeriesRegenerativeElectronicLoadsupportsupto120A,withparalleloperationupto3000A(500kW).ThePLZ-5W/5WZSeriesMultifunctionalElectronicLoadhandlesupto240A,withparalleloperationupto1200A(6kW).ThePLZ-5WH2SeriesCompactHighVoltageDCElectronicLoadsupportsupto400A,withparalleloperationupto2000A(100kW),andamaximumoperatingvoltageof800V.
Electrical Safety Testers: The TOS9300 Series Multi-analyzer for electrical safety covers Hipot, Insulation Resistance, Ground Bond, Leakage, or Partial Discharge tests. The TOS5200 AC Hipot Tester provides 500 VA output. The TOS6200 Series Ground Bond Tester supports up to 60A.ElectricalSafetyTesters:TheTOS9300SeriesMulti-analyzerforelectricalsafetycoversHipot,InsulationResistance,GroundBond,Leakage,orPartialDischargetests.TheTOS5200ACHipotTesterprovides500VAoutput.TheTOS6200SeriesGroundBondTestersupportsupto60A.
Measurement Instruments: A diverse lineup of measuring instruments, including DME1600GC and DME1600 Digit Multimeters, KPM1000 Digital Power Meter, BIM1000 Series Battery Impedance Meter, and 149-10A High Voltage Digital Voltmeter.MeasurementInstruments:Adiverselineupofmeasuringinstruments,includingDME1600GCandDME1600DigitMultimeters,KPM1000DigitalPowerMeter,BIM1000SeriesBatteryImpedanceMeter,and149-10AHighVoltageDigitalVoltmeter.
Software: The WAVY Series application software facilitates sequence creation and editing for power supplies and electronic loads, with real-time monitoring and data saving capabilities. Power Line Disturbance Immunity Testing Software (SD009-PCR-LE/WE) and Remote Control Software for Windows Tablet (SD021-PCR-LE/WE) are also part of their offerings.Software:TheWAVYSeriesapplicationsoftwarefacilitatessequencecreationandeditingforpowersuppliesandelectronicloads,withreal-timemonitoringanddatasavingcapabilities.PowerLineDisturbanceImmunityTestingSoftware(SD009-PCR-LE/WE)andRemoteControlSoftwareforWindowsTablet(SD021-PCR-LE/WE)arealsopartoftheirofferings.
Custom Systems: Tailored test systems, including equipment, application software, and racks, designed and provided to meet specific customer requirements.CustomSystems:Tailoredtestsystems,includingequipment,applicationsoftware,andracks,designedandprovidedtomeetspecificcustomerrequirements.
Core AdvantagesCoreAdvantages
Over 60 Years of Accumulated Technology and Expertise: A strong foundation of deep technical insight and specialized knowledge in power electronics and measurement, accumulated since its establishment in 1951. This forms the core of its industry leadership.Over60YearsofAccumulatedTechnologyandExpertise:Astrongfoundationofdeeptechnicalinsightandspecializedknowledgeinpowerelectronicsandmeasurement,accumulatedsinceitsestablishmentin1951.Thisformsthecoreofitsindustryleadership.
Leadership in Smart City and Renewable Energy Solutions: Active investment in developing new technologies for 'Smart City' concepts, addressing food, environment, and energy challenges, including distributed power generation (solar, wind, fuel cells) and Energy Management Systems (EMS). Entry into the EV quick charger market as a future growth driver.LeadershipinSmartCityandRenewableEnergySolutions:Activeinvestmentindevelopingnewtechnologiesfor'SmartCity'concepts,addressingfood,environment,andenergychallenges,includingdistributedpowergeneration(solar,wind,fuelcells)andEnergyManagementSystems(EMS).EntryintotheEVquickchargermarketasafuturegrowthdriver.
Exceptional Product Quality and Reliability: Leveraging the high-quality reputation of Japanese manufacturing, the company exports its products to over 40 countries worldwide, maintaining a strong reputation for high quality, performance, and long-term reliability. Product designs also aim for low lifecycle costs.ExceptionalProductQualityandReliability:Leveragingthehigh-qualityreputationofJapanesemanufacturing,thecompanyexportsitsproductstoover40countriesworldwide,maintainingastrongreputationforhighquality,performance,andlong-termreliability.Productdesignsalsoaimforlowlifecyclecosts.
Customized Testing and Evaluation Solutions: Integration of power supply and measurement technologies to provide optimized custom test systems and software for R&D, production, quality assurance, and service needs across diverse industries like automotive, telecommunications, and components. Unique capabilities in supporting customers' cutting-edge technologies.CustomizedTestingandEvaluationSolutions:IntegrationofpowersupplyandmeasurementtechnologiestoprovideoptimizedcustomtestsystemsandsoftwareforR&D,production,qualityassurance,andserviceneedsacrossdiverseindustrieslikeautomotive,telecommunications,andcomponents.Uniquecapabilitiesinsupportingcustomers'cutting-edgetechnologies.
Expertise in Next-Generation Mobility (EV/PHV): Offering advanced testing platforms for validating power conversion systems, on-board chargers (OBCs), traction batteries, and bidirectional power electronics in electric vehicles (EVs). Development of testing solutions for V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) and V2H (Vehicle-to-Home) functionalities.ExpertiseinNext-GenerationMobility(EV/PHV):Offeringadvancedtestingplatformsforvalidatingpowerconversionsystems,on-boardchargers(OBCs),tractionbatteries,andbidirectionalpowerelectronicsinelectricvehicles(EVs).DevelopmentoftestingsolutionsforV2G(Vehicle-to-Grid)andV2H(Vehicle-to-Home)functionalities.
Global Sales and Service Network: Establishment of an extensive sales and service network across over 40 countries worldwide, providing direct sales and support to customers in key markets such as Europe, North America, and Asia.GlobalSalesandServiceNetwork:Establishmentofanextensivesalesandservicenetworkacrossover40countriesworldwide,providingdirectsalesandsupporttocustomersinkeymarketssuchasEurope,NorthAmerica,andAsia.
Target IndustrieTargetIndustrie
Automotive and Electric Vehicle (EV) IndustryAutomotiveandElectricVehicle(EV)Industry
Semiconductor Design and ManufacturingSemiconductorDesignandManufacturing
Aerospace ElectronicsAerospaceElectronics
Renewable Energy and Energy StorageRenewableEnergyandEnergyStorage
Data Centers and IT ServersDataCentersandITServers
Home Appliances and Consumer ElectronicsHomeAppliancesandConsumerElectronics
Research Institutes and Development DepartmentsResearchInstitutesandDevelopmentDepartments
Production Facilities and Quality Assurance (QA)ProductionFacilitiesandQualityAssurance(QA)
Medical Devices and SystemsMedicalDevicesandSystems
Industrial Automation, Robotics, and Motor ControlIndustrialAutomation,Robotics,andMotorControl
AcademiaAcademia
Major MarketsMajorMarkets
Japan, China, South Korea, Singapore, India, Philippines, VietnamJapan,China,SouthKorea,Singapore,India,Philippines,Vietnam
GermanyGermany
United States, Canada, MexicoUnitedStates,Canada,Mexico
Certifications/PatentsCertifications/Patents
Strong R&D capabilities based on over 60 years of accumulated power electronics and measurement technologies.StrongR&Dcapabilitiesbasedonover60yearsofaccumulatedpowerelectronicsandmeasurementtechnologies.
ISO9001 Quality Management System certification obtained in 1995.ISO9001QualityManagementSystemcertificationobtainedin1995.
ISO14001 Environmental Management System certification obtained in 2000.ISO14001EnvironmentalManagementSystemcertificationobtainedin2000.
Compliance with European Union electromagnetic compatibility and safety standards, including EMC Directive 2014/30/EU (EN 61326-1 Class A, EN 55011 Class A, Group 1, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3) and Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU (EN 61010-1 Class I, Pollution degree 2).CompliancewithEuropeanUnionelectromagneticcompatibilityandsafetystandards,includingEMCDirective2014/30/EU(EN61326-1ClassA,EN55011ClassA,Group1,EN61000-3-2,EN61000-3-3)andLowVoltageDirective2014/35/EU(EN61010-1ClassI,Pollutiondegree2).
Regular membership in CharIN, a global association for EV charging systems.RegularmembershipinCharIN,aglobalassociationforEVchargingsystems.
Manufacturing of core product lines at its domestic production base in Fuji Katsuyama, Yamanashi Prefecture, ensuring consistent high quality through a unique integrated production management system.ManufacturingofcoreproductlinesatitsdomesticproductionbaseinFujiKatsuyama,YamanashiPrefecture,ensuringconsistenthighqualitythroughauniqueintegratedproductionmanagementsystem.
Continuous application of design concepts that reduce product lifecycle costs.Continuousapplicationofdesignconceptsthatreduceproductlifecyclecosts.