The Agilent/HP 60501B is a single-channel DC electronic load module engineered for testing and characterization of DC power sources and power components. Operating in constant current (CC), constant voltage (CV), and constant resistance (CR) modes, it delivers precision load simulation across research, production, and incoming inspection workflows. The module installs into Agilent 6050A or 6051A mainframes and supports both analog voltage programming and GPIB control for automated test sequences.
Technical Specifications
Power and Voltage:
• Maximum power dissipation: 150 W
• Voltage range: 3 V to 60 V DC
• Current range: 0 A to 30 A DC (two selectable ranges: 0–3 A and 0–30 A)
Resistance Specifications:
• Resistance range: 0.067 Ω to 10 kΩ across three sub-ranges (0.067–2 Ω, 2–2 kΩ, 20–10 kΩ)
• Programmable short circuit: 0.066 Ω (0.04 Ω typical)
• Programmable open circuit: 20 kΩ typical
Transient Performance:
• Source turn-on current overshoot: 500 µs voltage rise times)
– Key Features
• Protection circuits: Over-current, over-voltage, over-power, over-temperature, and reverse polarity
• Control interfaces: Front-panel keypad with LCD meters (voltage, current, power); analog voltage input for CC mode; standard IEEE-488 GPIB for remote operation
• Remote sensing: Voltage sense capability in CV mode
• State memory: Six volatile user-definable states plus one power-up state for configuration recall
• Parallel operation: CC-mode paralleling for increased power capacity
– Compatibility & Integration
The 60501B slots into the 6050A mainframe (up to six modules; 1800 W maximum system power) or 6051A mainframe (up to two modules; 600 W maximum system power). Complete control and telemetry—input voltage, current, power, and operating status—flows through the GPIB interface. Module weight is 7 lb.
