The HP/Agilent 60501A is a 150 W DC electronic load module engineered for integration into HP/Agilent 6050A and 6051A mainframes. It delivers programmable constant current, constant voltage, and constant resistance loading across a 3 V to 60 V input range, with maximum current draw of 30 A DC. Purpose-built for DC power supply validation, battery testing, and power source characterization in R&D, production, and incoming inspection environments, the 60501A combines flexible load simulation with precise measurement and control.
Technical Specifications
DC Input Ratings
• Maximum Power: 150 W at 40°C; 112 W at 55°C
• Maximum Input Current: 30 A DC
• Maximum Input Voltage: 60 V DC
• Operating Voltage Range: 3 V to 60 V (0 to 2 V minimum operation supported for 0 to 30 A loads)
Operating Modes
• Constant Current (CC): 0–3 A and 0–30 A programmable ranges
• Constant Voltage (CV): Supported
• Constant Resistance (CR): 0.067–2 Ω, 2–2000 Ω, and 20–20,000 Ω ranges
Performance
• Current Slew Rate (CC Mode): 1.0 A/ms to 5 A/µs
• Voltage Slew Rate: 5 V/µs
• Analog Programming Bandwidth (CC Mode): 10 kHz
• Transient Level (Voltage): 60 V
• Programmable Short Circuit: 0.066 Ω (0.04 Ω typical)
• Programmable Open Circuit: 20 kΩ (typical)
– Key Features
• Over-current, over-voltage, over-power, over-temperature, and reverse polarity protection
• Analog control voltage input for load current modulation
• Internal/external load sensing capability
• Front panel keypad with non-volatile memory for manual operation
• LCD meters displaying voltage, current, and power
• HP-IB (IEEE 488.2) interface for system integration and remote control
• High-current binding posts for rapid connections
– Typical Applications
DC power supply testing and characterization, battery discharge profiling, power source regulation assessment, and transient response evaluation across research, manufacturing, and quality assurance workflows.
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for single-slot installation in HP/Agilent 6050A and 6051A mainframes. Instruction set and feature set align with HP 6060A and other Agilent electronic load modules.
