Lab Facilities & Infrastructure
Infrastructure & Facility Testbeds
All experimental hardware testbeds and instrumentation suites are actively maintained for academic research and industrial demonstrations.
Hardware & Monitoring Testbeds
Engineered experimental setups supported by LS Electricals and designed by VI Micro.
Smart Grid Demonstration Setup
Active TestbedCentral Smart Grid testbed designed by VI Micro and funded by LS Electricals. Includes Single Line Diagram (SLD) displays, circuit breakers, and automated relay control racks.
Campus Energy Management (CEMS) Setup
Active TestbedReal-time telemetry and supervisory control workstation for campus power consumption data analytics, load forecasting, and peak-shaving optimization.
CCTV Surveillance & Lab Monitoring
Active SystemIntegrated lab safety observation, remote testing supervision, and power apparatus thermal surveillance network.
Information & Demo Display Screens
Active SystemLarge-format presentation screens installed for visitor briefings, 5/15/30-minute demonstration walk-throughs, and live dashboard metrics.
Prototype & Hardware Showcase
A dedicated physical display rack exhibiting tested meters, starters, and historical prototypes developed within the laboratory.
Laboratory Hardware Evolution Rack
Curated Hardware DisplayOne designated equipment rack is dedicated to displaying the tangible research and technological evolution of the laboratory:
Tested Meters
Smart energy meters, IoT-enabled power measurement nodes, and bidirectional current sensors evaluated on laboratory testbeds.
Motor Starters
Solid-state motor controllers, electronic soft starters, and intelligent protection relays tested for transient response.
Early Prototypes
Custom inverter topologies, FPGA-based PWM controller boards, and proof-of-concept units developed by research scholars.
Lab Testing & Certification
Equipment testing, compliance evaluation, and performance verification for research and industry prototypes.
Prototype Testing Services
Comprehensive testing protocols for power converters, smart meters, inverter topologies, and microgrid controllers under simulated grid conditions.
Compliance & Standards
Harmonic compliance, IEEE grid-interconnection standards evaluation, and efficiency verification for distributed energy resources.
Laboratory Safety & Operating Protocols
Electrical and operational safety is fundamental to all high-power and experimental microgrid activities. Structured Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), emergency power cutoff mechanisms, and protective enclosures are active throughout the facility.
Multi-zone emergency circuit breakers and isolator switches across all testbenches.
Transparent acrylic shields on all exposed transformer and inductor bays.
Mandatory training and safety guidelines for all students and visiting researchers.
Visitor Seating & Capacity
Dedicated seating arrangement configured for 15 to 20 visitors during live Smart Grid setup demonstrations and interactive classes.
Single Line Diagram & Lab Name Plate
The laboratory features a prominent display detailing the Single Line Diagram (SLD) of the Smart Grid setup, along with the official name plate: "Smart Grid R&D Center — Funded by LS Electricals, Setup Designed by VI Micro".
