The Keysight (Agilent) 60504B is a 600-watt DC electronic load module designed for use with compatible electronic load mainframes. It is ideal for the test, evaluation, and characterization of DC power sources and power components in research and development, production, and incoming inspection applications.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | None (utilizes mainframe display) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | Powered directly by the mainframe backplane |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 °C |
| Weight | 9.5 |
| Slot Width | Double-wide (occupies 2 mainframe slots) |
Input Ratings and Operating Ranges
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Input Power | 600 W |
| Operating Voltage Range | 3 V to 60 V |
| Maximum Input Current | 120 A |
| Minimum Operating Voltage | 3 V (at full current) |
Operating Modes & Accuracy
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Constant Voltage Range | 0 V to 60 V |
| Constant Current Range (Low) | 0 A to 12 A |
| Constant Current Range (High) | 0 A to 120 A |
| Constant Resistance Range (Low) | 0.017 to 0.5 Ohms |
| Constant Resistance Range (Medium) | 0.5 Ohms to 500 Ohms |
| Constant Resistance Range (High) | 5 Ohms to 5 kOhms |
Measurement and Readback Accuracy
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage Readback Resolution (GPIB) | 17 mV |
| Voltage Readback Resolution (Front Panel) | 20 mV |
| Current Readback Resolution (GPIB) | 34 mA |
| Current Readback Resolution (Front Panel) | 100 mA |
| Voltage PARD (Ripple and Noise) | 8 mV rms |
| Current PARD (Ripple and Noise, rms) | 6 mA rms |
| Current PARD (Ripple and Noise, p-p) | 60 mA p-p |
Connectivity & Control Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Programming Input | Analog voltage control in constant current mode |
Protection Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Over-Current Protection | Yes |
| Over-Voltage Protection | Yes |
| Over-Power Protection | Yes |
| Over-Temperature Protection | Yes |
| Reverse Polarity Protection | Yes |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Slew Rate (High Range) | 0.08 A/µs to 8 A/µs |
| Current Slew Rate (Low Range) | 0.008 A/µs to 0.8 A/µs |
| Voltage Temperature Coefficient | 100 ppm/°C |
| Current Temperature Coefficient | 150 ppm/°C |
| Resistance Temperature Coefficient | 300 ppm/°C |
Transient Operation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Transient Frequency Range | 0.25 Hz to 10 kHz |
| Transient Duty Cycle Range | 1% to 99% (0.25 Hz to 1 kHz) / 10% to 90% (1 kHz to 10 kHz) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Sense Lead Drop | 2 V per lead |
| Maximum Remote Sense Common Mode Voltage | 60 VDC |
Programming Accuracy
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Constant Current Programming Accuracy (High Range) | 0.12% + 120 mA |
| Constant Current Programming Accuracy (Low Range) | 0.12% + 40 mA |
| Constant Voltage Programming Accuracy | 0.1% + 75 mV |
| Constant Resistance Programming Accuracy (Low Range) | 2% + 6 mS |
| Constant Resistance Programming Accuracy (Medium Range) | 2% + 0.1 mS |
| Constant Resistance Programming Accuracy (High Range) | 2.5% + 2.5 µS |
Readback Accuracy
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage Readback Accuracy | 0.07% + 60 mV |
| Current Readback Accuracy (High Range) | 0.1% + 110 mA |
| Current Readback Accuracy (Low Range) | 0.1% + 20 mA |
| Peak Voltage Readback Accuracy | 2% + 160 mV |
| Peak Current Readback Accuracy (High Range) | 2% + 320 mA |
| Peak Current Readback Accuracy (Low Range) | 2% + 60 mA |
Programming Resolution
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Constant Current Programming Resolution (High Range) | 30 mA |
| Constant Current Programming Resolution (Low Range) | 3 mA |
| Constant Voltage Programming Resolution | 15 mV |
Isolation & Safety
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Terminal to Chassis Voltage | ±240 VDC |
Technology
DC Electronic Load
Applications
Testing and evaluation of DC power sources and power components