The Keysight/Agilent/HP 6050A is an 1800 W DC electronic load mainframe designed for comprehensive testing and evaluation of DC power sources and components. This modular platform accepts user-installable load modules across six slots, enabling flexible configuration for research, development, and manufacturing test environments. The mainframe delivers precise voltage accuracy of 0.07% + 40 mV and load regulation of 4 mV; 0.5 mA, making it suitable for demanding power source characterization tasks.
Technical Specifications
Power Rating & Architecture
• Maximum power capacity: 1800 W
• Six module slots for user-installable load modules (60501B, 60502B, 60503B, 60504B, 60507B)
• AC input: 100, 120, 220, or 240 Vac (switch-selectable)
• Nominal line voltage tolerance: −13% to +6%
• Frequency range: 48 to 63 Hz
• Maximum VA: 635 VA
• AC input fuse protection included
Measurement Performance
• Voltage accuracy: 0.07% + 40 mV
• Load regulation: 4 mV; 0.5 mA
Programming & Control
• IEEE-488 GPIB interface (SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RLI, DT1, DC1 capabilities)
• GPIB command processing time: 70 ms (typical)
• SCPI command set compatibility
• Analog voltage programming inputs for constant current mode control
• Built-in pulse generator with programmable amplitude, frequency, duty cycle, and slew rate
• Continuous and pulse operating modes
• Six volatile user-definable states plus power-up state
• Electronic calibration support
• VXIplug&play driver support
Synchronization
• External trigger input with specified thresholds: Vlo = 0.72 V max at Ilo = 1 mA; Vhi = 4.4 V min at Ilo = −20 mA
Protection
• Over-current, over-voltage, overpower, over-temperature, and reverse polarity protection
Physical
• Width: 425.5 mm (16.75 in.)
• Height: 178 mm (7 in.)
– Key Features
• Modular architecture supports future expansion and reconfiguration
• GPIB control enables integration into automated test systems
• Pulse mode operation for transient and dynamic load testing
• User-definable states streamline repetitive test protocols
• Comprehensive protection safeguards equipment under fault conditions
– Typical Applications
• DC power supply validation and characterization
• Battery and fuel cell testing
• Converter and regulator performance evaluation
• Component stress testing under varying load profiles
– Compatibility & Integration
The 6050A accepts Keysight load modules and communicates via standard IEEE-488 GPIB. SCPI command support and VXIplug&play drivers facilitate integration into automated test environments.
