Description
The affordable, laboratory grade model 8518 Programmable DC Electronic Load is well suited for testing and evaluating a wide variety of DC power sources. This DC electronic load can operate in CC, CV, CR or CP mode while voltage/current or resistance/power values are measured and displayed in real time and is fully programmable via RS232 or optional USB interface. Extensive protection, including over temperature, over power, over voltage, over current and reverse polarity will help protect your valuable prototype. Its flexible operating modes and excellent measurement accuracy make this DC electronic load a great choice for characterizing DC Power supplies, DC-DC Converters, batteries, fuel cells and solar cells.
Operates between 0-60 VDC, 1 mA-240 A, 1200 W max
Constant current (CC), resistance (CR), voltage (CV) and power (CP) operation
A low minimum operating voltage of < 0.1 V and input resistance of 5 m? make this DC load especially well suited for fuel and solar cell applications
Built-in high resolution (1 mA/1 mV) voltage and current measurement (range dependant)
Bright, easy to read display (VFD technology)
Built-in transient generator
Programmable via RS232 interface. RS232 to TTL serial converter cable and application software included
Optional USB communication adapter available (order IT-E132)
List mode operation for increased throughput.
Battery testing mode to provide Ah rating of battery
Flexible triggering: Create trigger events by front panel keystroke, back panel TTL signal or software
Connect multiple units in parallel to increase current rating
