The Keysight (Agilent) 6050A is a 6-slot electronic load mainframe capable of dissipating up to 1800 watts. It accepts user-installable load modules for flexible system configuration, supporting either six 60501B/60502B/60503B modules or three 60504B/60507B modules. A single GPIB address provides integrated control and readback across all installed modules, enabling precise testing of power supplies, batteries, and other DC power sources.
Technical Specifications
Power Dissipation & Input:
• Maximum total power dissipation: 1800 watts
• AC input: 100, 120, 220, or 240 Vac (selectable via internal switches)
• Frequency range: 48 to 63 Hz
• Amplitude tolerance: −13% to +6% of nominal line voltage
• Maximum VA: 635 VA
• Minimum input voltage: 3.0 V ; DC operation extends below this for static tests at reduced current
Electrical Characteristics:
• Voltage accuracy: 0.07% + 40 mV
• Load regulation: 4 mV; 0.5 mA
Control & Interface:
• Single GPIB address controls current, voltage, and resistance across all modules
• GPIB readback: current, voltage, power
• GPIB command processing time: 70 ms (typical)
• GPIB capabilities: SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RLI, DT1, DC1
• External trigger input for synchronization
• Analog voltage control in constant current mode
• Remote sense in constant voltage mode
• Built-in pulse waveform generation with programmable amplitude, frequency, duty cycle, and slew rate
• Continuous and pulse operating modes
Protection & Calibration:
• Over-current, over-voltage, overpower, over-temperature, and reverse polarity protection
• AC input fusing
• Electronic calibration
Physical:
• Dimensions: 177 mm (H) × 426 mm (W) × 625 mm (D)
• Weight: 9.5 kg (mainframe only)
– Key Features
• Modular architecture supports mixed load module configurations
• Single GPIB control point simplifies integration into automated test systems
• Integrated pulse generation eliminates need for external waveform sources
• Remote voltage sense capability for accurate testing of low-impedance sources
• Comprehensive protection prevents damage to DUTs and load modules
– Compatibility & Integration
The 6050A mainframe accepts 60501B, 60502B, 60503B, 60504B, and 60507B load modules. Earlier module versions (60501A, 60502A, 60503A, 60504A) are also compatible.
