The HP/Agilent 6050A is a 1800W DC electronic load mainframe that provides modular, high-precision load simulation for testing and characterizing DC power sources across design, manufacturing, and validation environments. Six internal slots accommodate single- or dual-channel load modules, with support for configurations ranging from six 60501B/60502B/60503B modules to three 60504B/60507B modules, each slot dissipating up to 300W. A built-in GPIB interface enables complete remote control and real-time readback via a single address, while programmable pulse generation, analog voltage control, and external triggering support dynamic load testing scenarios.
Technical Specifications
• Power rating: 1800W maximum total
• Module slots: Six slots, each rated to 300W dissipation
• AC input: 100/120/220/240Vac (switch-selectable), 48–63 Hz
• Input voltage tolerance: −13% to +6% of nominal
• Maximum input VA: 635VA
• Voltage accuracy: 0.07% + 40mV
• Load regulation: 4mV, 0.5mA
• GPIB command processing time: 70ms (typical)
– Key Features
• GPIB (IEEE-488) interface with single-address control of all modules
• Programmable pulse waveform generation with variable amplitude, frequency, duty cycle, and slew rate
• Constant current, constant voltage (with remote sense), and pulse operating modes
• Analog voltage control input for load current programming
• External trigger input with dual-level specifications
• Comprehensive protection: over-current, over-voltage, overpower, over-temperature, and reverse-polarity
• Electronic and software calibration
• Save/recall of up to 7 complete instrument configurations plus 6 volatile user-definable states
– Typical Applications
• Power supply design validation and characterization
• Battery and fuel cell load testing
• Power conversion efficiency measurement
• Component qualification and reliability testing
• System integration and burn-in scenarios
– Compatibility & Integration
GPIB interface supports SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RLI, DT1, DC1 capabilities. Compatible load modules: 60501B, 60502B, 60503B, 60504B, and 60507B.
