The Agilent/Keysight 60501A is a 150 W load module engineered for integration into 6050A or 6051A electronic load mainframes. This single-slot module delivers precision current sinking across three programmable operating modes—constant current (CC), constant voltage (CV), and constant resistance (CR)—making it suitable for component characterization, power supply validation, and burn-in testing. The module accepts input voltages from 3 to 60 V with derated operation down to 0 V at reduced current levels, and sinks up to 30 A across two CC ranges (0–3 A and 0–30 A) or three CR ranges spanning 0.067 Ω to 20 kΩ.
Technical Specifications
• Maximum Power Dissipation: 150 W (derated to 112 W at 55°C)
• Input Voltage Range: 3 to 60 V (current derated below 3 V; minimum DC operation 0–2 V at 0–30 A; reduced-current operation possible to zero volts)
• Maximum Current: 30 A
• Programmable CC Ranges: 0–3 A, 0–30 A
• Programmable CR Ranges: 0.067–2 Ω, 2–2000 Ω, 20–20,000 Ω
• Voltage Readback Accuracy: ±0.05% + 45 mV
• Current Readback Accuracy: ±0.05% + 65 mA
• Voltage Readback Resolution: 16 mV
• Current Readback Resolution: 16 mA
• Load Regulation: 4 mV; 0.5 mA
• Programmable Electronic Short: 33 mΩ (20 mΩ typical)
– Key Features
• Three operating modes: CC, CV, and CR
• Analog programming inputs for load current control via external voltage signal
• Front panel keypad control with LCD meters displaying voltage, current, and power
• Internal or external load sensing
• Local and remote (GPIB) control with settings retention after AC power loss
• Analog voltage and current monitor outputs on mainframe
– Typical Applications
Component characterization, power supply testing, battery discharge simulation, and production burn-in.
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for Agilent/Keysight 6050A or 6051A mainframes. Occupies one mainframe slot. Full GPIB control and readback via single GPIB address when used with 6050A.
