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Electronic DC Loads – Precise and Versatile Testing Systems
Electronic DC loads are essential testing devices used to simulate real operating conditions in the development, quality assurance, and production of power supplies, batteries, and electronic components. They enable precise measurements and testing under various load conditions by efficiently absorbing electrical energy and generating defined load profiles.
Why Do You Need an Electronic DC Load?
DC loads are used to test and analyze the performance of power sources such as power supplies, batteries, fuel cells, or DC/DC converters. They offer different operating modes, including constant current (CC), constant voltage (CV), constant power (CP), and constant resistance (CR). Modern models also feature protection functions such as OCP, OVP, or OTP, short-circuit simulations, impedance tests, and many other test procedures.
Advantages of Electronic DC Loads Over Other Load Types
- Precise control and high measurement accuracy
- Simulated dynamic load behavior to replicate real operating conditions
- High flexibility with various load modes and programmable functions
- Protection functions for DUTs to prevent damage during testing
- Easy integration into test systems via digital interfaces like LAN, RS232, CAN, or GPIB
Our Range of DC Loads
We offer a wide portfolio of electronic DC loads, ranging from small benchtop devices for laboratory use to high-performance rack systems for industrial testing environments. Here’s an overview of our models:
N6140 Series – Four-Channel Multifunction DC Load
- Power Range: 60W to 540W
- Voltage: 0-20V, 0-60V, 0-150V, 0-600V
- Current: Up to 90A
- Features: Sequence testing, OCP testing, short-circuit simulation, voltage ripple measurement
N6180 Series – Multi-Channel DC Load for Micro-Power Applications
- Power Range: 25W to 50W
- Voltage: 0-20V, 0-60V, 0-100V
- Current: Up to 10A per channel
- Features: 10/19 channels per device, unlimited channel expansion, high-speed LAN interface
N6148 Series – High-Integration Multi-Channel Load for Batch Testing
- Power Range: 50W per channel
- Voltage: 0-100V
- Current: 0-5A
- Features: Up to 48 channels per unit, SCPI & Modbus control, OCP testing
N61100 Series – High-Power Multi-Channel DC Load
- Power Range: Up to 150W per channel
- Voltage: 80V to 600V
- Current: Up to 20A per channel
- Features: 12-channel system, LED simulation, high-speed dynamic testing
N67000 Series – High-Speed DC Load for Demanding Tests
- Power Range: 600W to 1800W
- Voltage: Various voltage ranges available
- Current: Up to 360A
- Features: µs-fast load transients (60A/µs per unit), parallel operation, battery tests, AC impedance measurements
N68000 Series – High-Power DC Load for Industrial Applications
- Power Range: 2.4kW to 14.4kW
- Voltage: 150V, 600V, 1000V
- Features: High current capability, transient load, short-circuit simulation, dynamic testing
N69200 Series – Ultra-High-Power DC Load for Extreme Applications
- Power Range: 2kW to 60kW
- Voltage: 150V to 2400V
- Current: Up to 2500A
- Features: Parallel operation for power expansion, 30kHz dynamic mode, battery and supercapacitor testing
N62400 Series – DC Load for Low Voltage and High Currents
- Power Range: Up to 6kW
- Voltage: 0-40V
- Current: Up to 1200A
- Features: Ideal for fuel cell testing, low operating voltage (0.2V @ 1200A), ESR testing
N6200 Series – Medium-Power DC Load for Wide Testing Applications
- Power Range: 600W to 1800W
- Voltage: 60V to 600V
- Current: Up to 150A
- Features: Programmable sequence tests, ESR measurement, SCPI support
N62100 Series – Compact High-Power Desktop DC Load
- Power Range: 150W to 600W
- Voltage: 80V to 150V
- Current: Up to 60A
- Features: LED simulation, short-circuit simulation, fast voltage and current regulation, battery tests
NXI-3201 Series – Compact DC Load Card for Modular Systems
- Power Range: 20W to 50W
- Voltage: 0-20V, 0-60V, 0-100V
- Current: 0-1A, 0-5A, 0-10A
- Features: Compatible with NXI-F1000 chassis, up to 16 channels per unit, OCP/OVP/OPP protection, LED simulation, dynamic test modes (CCD, CVD, CPD, CRD)
Applications for DC Loads
Our DC loads can be used in a wide range of testing environments, including:
- Power supplies & DC/DC converters – Efficiency and regulation tests
- Batteries & accumulators – Charge/discharge cycles, capacity testing
- Fuel cells – Long-term testing under varying load conditions
- Supercapacitors & power electronics – Dynamic current consumption
- Automotive & aerospace industry – Onboard power systems, high-voltage components
- Research & development – Universities and test laboratories
Our electronic DC loads offer maximum precision, reliability, and versatility to meet the demands of modern testing environments. Find the perfect model for your application today!