The Agilent/Keysight 6060A is a 300 W single-channel DC electronic load for testing and characterizing DC power sources, batteries, and power conversion circuits. It operates across 3 V to 60 V and sinks up to 60 A, with four programmable operating modes: Constant Current (CC), Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Resistance (CR), and Constant Power (CP). The instrument delivers fast transient response (<2 ms), built-in voltage, current, and power measurement with GPIB readback, and comprehensive protection including over-current, over-voltage, over-power, over-temperature, and reverse-polarity safeguards.
Technical Specifications
Electrical Performance
• Voltage range: 3 V to 60 V
• Current range: 0 A to 60 A
• Maximum power: 300 W at 40°C
• CC mode accuracy (60 A range): ±16 mA; (10 A range): ±2.6 mA
• CV mode load and line regulation: <0.01% + 5 mV
• CR mode: 0.033 to 1.0 Ω (±0.27 mΩ); 0.20 to 24.0 Ω (±6 mΩ)
• Voltage resolution: 1 mV
• Current resolution: 1 mA
• Power resolution: 0.1 W
• Current readback accuracy: ±0.05% ±65 mA
• Ripple and noise (20 Hz to 10 MHz): 4 mA rms
• Load response time: <2 ms
Transient Operation
• Programmable amplitude, frequency, duty cycle, and slew rate
• Continuous and pulse mode support
• External synchronization trigger available
– Key Features
• Four independent operating modes for flexible load simulation
• Front-panel or rear-panel input terminals (Option 020 adds front-panel access)
• Analog voltage control in CC mode
• Forced-air cooling for continuous operation
• HP-IB (IEEE-488) interface with GPIB control of all functions
• RS-232 and USB interfaces for modern integration
• Compact 30 lb footprint suitable for benchtop or rack installation
– Typical Applications
• Power supply development and validation
• Battery discharge characterization
• DC/DC converter and regulator testing
• Incoming inspection and production acceptance testing
• Research and development of power systems
– Compatibility & Integration
Standard HP-IB (IEEE-488) interface enables remote control and automated measurement collection. RS-232 and USB interfaces support legacy and contemporary test systems. Programmable transient generator with external trigger synchronization accommodates complex source-load interaction studies.
