The HP/Agilent 60503B is a 250 W DC electronic load module engineered for characterization and validation of DC power sources, batteries, and power supply components. This single-slot module integrates into Agilent 6050A and 6051A mainframes, delivering precise constant-current loading with analog voltage control, comprehensive protection circuitry, and dynamic waveform generation capabilities. Built-in GPIB control, front-panel LCD metering, and programmable pulse generation enable both steady-state and transient response testing across development, production, and incoming inspection workflows.
Technical Specifications
• Power Dissipation: 250 W
• Maximum Input Voltage: 240 V
• Operating Voltage Range: Specifications met above 3.0 V; operation down to 0 V possible at reduced current levels
• Control Modes: Constant Current (CC); Analog Voltage Control in CC Mode
• Protection: Over-current, over-voltage, over-power, over-temperature, reverse polarity
• Dynamic Loading: Programmable pulse waveform generation with adjustable amplitude, frequency, duty cycle, and slew rate
– Key Features
• GPIB (IEEE-488) interface with SCPI command compatibility for remote control and readback of voltage, current, and power
• Analog control input for load current programming
• Integrated voltage and current monitors with front-panel LCD display
• Programmable slew rate for transient response optimization
• External trigger input for synchronization
• Save/Recall functionality: up to 7 complete setups plus one user-definable power-up state
• VXIplug&play driver support
– Typical Applications
Transient response characterization, power supply startup behavior evaluation, battery testing, and dynamic load profiling in both benchtop and automated test environments.
– Compatibility & Integration
Compatible with Agilent 6050A and 6051A Electronic Load Mainframes. The module functions as part of an integrated solution combining programmable load control, waveform generation, current measurement, and digital metering within the mainframe architecture.
