The Keysight (Agilent HP) 60501A is a 150 Watt single-slot electronic load module designed for use with the 6050A and 6051A electronic load mainframes. It provides versatile test capabilities with Constant Current (CC), Constant Voltage (CV), and Constant Resistance (CR) modes, making it ideal for the evaluation of DC power sources and power components.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesNone on module; GPIB and analog control available via mainframe
DisplayNone (utilizes the mainframe display)

Physical

ParameterValue
Power SupplyPowered directly through the mainframe backplane
Operating Temperature0 to 55 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)74.4 mm × 174.6 mm × 424.4 mm
Weight3.1
Module Slot WidthSingle-slot

Input Ratings and Operating Ranges

ParameterValue
Maximum Input Power150 W
Maximum Input Voltage60 V
Maximum Input Current30 A
Minimum Operating Voltage at Maximum Current3.0 V

Operating Modes & Accuracy

ParameterValue
Constant Current (CC) Range Low0 to 3 A
Constant Current (CC) Range High0 to 30 A
Constant Voltage (CV) Range3 V to 60 V
Constant Resistance (CR) Range Low0.033 Ω to 2 Ω
Constant Resistance (CR) Range Mid1.5 Ω to 200 Ω
Constant Resistance (CR) Range High150 Ω to 10,000 Ω

Transient and Dynamic Characteristics

ParameterValue
Transient Mode Frequency Range0.25 Hz to 10 kHz

Measurement and Readback Accuracy

ParameterValue
Voltage Readback Range0 to 60 V
Current Readback Range Low0 to 3 A
Current Readback Range High0 to 30 A

Protection Features

ParameterValue
Over-Temperature ProtectionYes (automatic thermal shutdown)

Connectivity & Control Interfaces

ParameterValue
Analog Programming Input Voltage Range0 to 10 V
Current Monitor Output Scale Factor0 to 10 V (representing 0 to 30 A)

Environmental and Safety Compliance

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40 to 75 °C

Physical and Mechanical Specifications

ParameterValue
Form FactorSingle-slot plug-in module
Compatible MainframesHP 6050A (6-slot), HP 6051A (2-slot)

Programming Specifications

ParameterValue
CC Programming Resolution (Low Range)0.8 mA
CC Programming Resolution (High Range)8 mA
CV Programming Resolution16 mV
CC Programming Accuracy (Low Range)0.15% + 10 mA
CC Programming Accuracy (High Range)0.15% + 60 mA
CV Programming Accuracy0.12% + 65 mV

Readback Accuracy

ParameterValue
Voltage Readback Accuracy0.05% + 45 mV
Current Readback Accuracy (Low Range)0.12% + 7 mA
Current Readback Accuracy (High Range)0.12% + 35 mA

Transient Operation

ParameterValue
CC Slew Rate Range (Low Range)0.0012 A/µs to 0.12 A/µs
CC Slew Rate Range (High Range)0.012 A/µs to 1.2 A/µs
Transient Mode Duty Cycle Range3% to 97%

Ripple and Noise

ParameterValue
Ripple and Noise (Current, rms/p-p)3 mA / 30 mA (20 Hz to 10 MHz)
Ripple and Noise (Voltage, rms)4 mV (20 Hz to 10 MHz)

Protection Levels

ParameterValue
Over-Current Protection Threshold31.5 A (nominal)
Over-Power Protection Threshold165 W (nominal)
Over-Voltage Protection Threshold64 V (nominal)

General Specs

ParameterValue
Remote Sense Max Voltage Drop2 V per lead

Performance

ParameterValue
CC Mode Load Regulation10 mA
CC Mode Line Regulation2 mA
CV Mode Load Regulation10 mV
CV Mode Line Regulation5 mV

Safety & Compliance

ParameterValue
Maximum Common-Mode Isolation Voltage150 VDC (input to chassis)

Applications

Power supply testing, battery characterization, and component evaluation

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