Knowledge Base Electronic Loads

Reliability backed by a global track record

Posted on: December 17th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
17/12/2020
The entire PLZ Series is highly regarded by a wide range of users who deal with leading-edge technologies on a practical basis in many different disciplines. These loads have also been adopted for inspection systems by global manufacturers and research institutions involved with space development and information technology....

High precision simulated load tests

Posted on: December 17th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
17/12/2020
These products accurately reproduce the desired discharge waveforms without using any real load. Simulated load tests may be conducted with great precision, considerably increasing the efficiency of power supply circuit evaluation....

Rapid response at a maximum slew rate of 60A/μs

Posted on: December 17th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
17/12/2020
PLZ-5W Series electronic loads respond flexibly to power supply tests and current sensor tests that require high-speed current variability. ...

User-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Posted on: December 17th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
17/12/2020
The equipped GUI is easy to understand and operate, that allows users to interact with the PLZ-5WH Series to run various functions easily. It can help every engineers to start load simulation and enhances the efficiency. ...

A compact size electronic load, which equips wheels to move

Posted on: December 17th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
17/12/2020
The PLZ-5WH Series is compact like never before and equips with wheels to relocate freely. This helps engineers to conduct tests in any place. ...

PLZ-5WH Series allow you to set various loading test conditions

Posted on: December 17th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
17/12/2020
The PLZ-5WH Series is equipped with current limit circuit that allows fast response. It is no longer required to design new circuits whenever test condition is changed. The cut off condition can be set by Ampere Hour (Ah), Watt-Hours (Wh), Time and Voltage. ...

Up to Five Different Models can be Connected in Parallel

Posted on: December 17th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
17/12/2020
Units may also be operated in parallel mode by simply connecting them together with the appropriate cable. Up to five different models can be connected together to flexibly deliver a high-capacity performance. (Maximum: 100 kW, 2000 A) ...

Sequence Function Allows the Generation of Any Test Sequence

Posted on: December 17th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
17/12/2020
Sequences are comprised of programs and steps, with each program being a series of multiple steps. Steps are numbered and executed in ascending order, and a single loop of the program is complete once the last step has been executed. The PLZ-5WH2 series supports the programming of up to 10,000 steps and 30 programs, allowing users to generate whatever test sequence their application requires. ...

The Capability to Perform a Variety of Load Tests in a Single Unit

Posted on: December 17th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
17/12/2020
The PLZ-5WH2 series includes a highly stable current control circuit for rapid response, so there is no need to redesign your circuit every time you change the settings. Users can set cut-off parameters for elapsed time or voltage drop or integrated current and integrated power. ...

What size Terminal Ring will fit on the DL3000 series loads?

Posted on: December 15th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
15/12/2020
On occasion you may want to build up your own cabling to connect to the input terminals of the DL3000 series loads.  Item A in the figure below. ...

Choosing between DL3000 load models

Posted on: December 15th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
15/12/2020
There are 4 models in the DL3000 load family: DL3021, DL3021A, DL3031, DL3031AThere 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. ...

Testing Open Socket Communications Using PuTTY

Posted on: December 15th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
15/12/2020
Many instruments include the ability to be controlled via a remote connection to a computer using an Ethernet connection. In many cases, these instruments require a special software library that can help establish and maintain the communications link between the instrument and controlling computer. This can be annoying for a few reasons… the software library is likely to occupy a large amount of...