The Agilent/Keysight 60501B is a 150 W DC electronic load module engineered for precise testing and characterization of DC power sources and power components. This single-channel module integrates with Agilent/Keysight 6050A and 6051A electronic load mainframes to deliver flexible load emulation across research, production, and incoming inspection environments.
Technical Specifications
Electrical Ratings
• DC input voltage: 3 V to 60 V
• DC input current: 0 A to 30 A
• Power dissipation: Up to 150 W
Operating Modes
• Constant Current (CC): 0–3 A and 0–30 A ranges with analog control (0–10 V DC or AC) up to 10 kHz bandwidth; source turn-on overshoot less than 10%
• Constant Voltage (CV): 16 mV, 40 mV, and 64 mV resolution options; 100–120 ppm/°C temperature coefficient with ±5 to ±10 mV/°C drift
• Constant Resistance (CR): 0.067–2 Ω, 2–2 kΩ, and 20–10 kΩ ranges; accuracy from 0.8% ±8 mΩ; 800 ppm/°C temperature coefficient
• Transient operation: 0.25 Hz to 10 kHz frequency range; 3–97% duty cycle (0.25 Hz–1 kHz), 6–94% duty cycle (1–10 kHz); 3–4% accuracy
Programming & Control
• Analog control voltage input for constant current mode
• External synchronization trigger
• GPIB readback capability for current, voltage, and power
Protection
Over-current, over-voltage, over-power, over-temperature, and reverse polarity protection.
– Key Features
• Single-channel load with wide voltage (3–60 V) and current (0–30 A) operating envelope
• Multiple load modes enable characterization of power supplies across static and dynamic conditions
• Fast transient capability to 10 kHz supports switch-mode power supply analysis
• Comprehensive protection ensures safe operation in automated test environments
– Typical Applications
• DC power supply design and validation
• Battery charger and fuel cell testing
• Power conversion efficiency measurement
• Production acceptance testing of power components
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed exclusively for Agilent/Keysight 6050A and 6051A mainframes. Module weight approximately 7 lb.
