Choosing between DL3000 load models

Posted on: December 15th, 2020 by Doug Lovell

There are 4 models in the DL3000 load family: DL3021, DL3021A, DL3031, DL3031A
There are differences in the power and current levels as well as the advanced capabilities. Use this table to identify the best configuration for your application.

DL3021DL3021ADL3031DL3031A
Total Power200 W200 W350 W350 W
Max Current40 A40 A60 A60 A
User InterfaceMonochromeFull ColorMonochromeFull Color
Max Current Slew Rate2.5 A/μs Standard; 3 A/μs Optional3 A/μs Standard2.5 A/μs Standard; 5 A/μs Optional5 A/μs Standard
Max continuous mode Frequency15 kHz Standard;
30 kHz Optional
30 kHz Standard15 kHz Standard;
30 kHz Optional
30 kHz Standard
Readback Current Resolution1 mA Standard;
0.1 mA Optional
0.1 mA Standard1 mA Standard;
0.1 mA Optional
0.1 mA Standard
Digital I/O triggeringOptionalStandardOptionalStandard
Ethernet Comm.OptionalStandardOptionalStandard


Here is an example of the monochrome vs full colour user interface. The DL3000A models have the full colour interface. The DL3000 (non-A) models use monochrome and can NOT be upgraded to full colour.


The options are available to add to the DL3000 (non-A) models. These are software licenses that can be field upgraded at a later date as your application needs change. This future proofs your investment in RIGOL with a product that can grow with your test requirements. The option model numbers are:

Optional CapabilityModel Number
Max Current Slew RateSLEWRATE-DL3
Max continuous mode FrequencyFREQ-DL3
Readback Current ResolutionHIRES -DL3
Digital I/O triggeringDIGITALIO-DL3
Ethernet Comm.LAN-DL3