Programmable DC Electronic Load Model 6310A Series
Programmable DC Electronic Load Model 6310A Series
DC Electronic Load
Key Features:
Series Interface
Series Interface
Series Interface
Series Interface
APPLICATION OF SPECIFIC LOAD SIMULATION
Series Interface
The 6310A load modules operate in constant current, constant voltage,
constant power or constant resistance to satisfy a wide range of
Series Interface
RS232 test requirements. For example, the test of a battery charger can be
INTERFACE
Series Interface simulated easily by setting the load to operate in constant voltage.
GPIB
INTERFACE
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Series Interface
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DIGITAL I/O
CONTROL Constant Current Mode Constant Resistance Mode
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COMPATIBILITY WITH 6310 SERIES
The 6310A series load modules will be compatible with the 6310 series V
mainframes (6312/6314). In addition, the remote control commands will
be compatible between the 6310 and the 6310A series without needing I I
to re-writing any remote control programs. Constant Voltage Mode Constant Power Mode
The 6310A load module uses a photo coupler for isolation between the output and control sections, thus each load is isolated and floating. The user can
use multiple load modules independently to test multi-output power supplies, or parallel them for high power testing applications.
120 240
63112A
220
100
200
80
180
70 160
60 140
50 120
63106A
100
40
80 63123A
30
60
63103A
20
Voltage (V)
Current (A)
40
63101A
10 20 63102A
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3
2.916 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Current (A) Voltage (V)
Note: All specifications are measured at load
input terminals. (Ambient Temperature of 25˚C)
The programmable slew rate makes the simulation of transient load change demanded by real life applications possible. The 6310A internal waveform
generator is capable of producing a maximum slew rate at 10A/µs, and dynamic cycling up to 20kHz. It's dedicated remote load sense and control circuit
guarantee minimum waveform distortion during continuous load changes.
MULTI-CHANNEL CONTROL
The 6310A comes with RS-232C as standard for remote control and
automated testing applications. The USB and GPIB interfaces are
available as options. In addition, the 6310A provides an efficient
solution for testing single output AC to DC or DC to DC converters by
controlling multiple loads. The 6310A provides the capability to test up
to 8 UUTs at a time.
UUT : Adaptor
POWERFUL MEASUREMENTS
Each 6310A load module has an integrated 16-bit precision A/D converter for voltage measurement with an accuracy of 0.025%+0.015%* of full scale.
The built-in resistive load current sensing circuit is capable of measuring current with an accuracy of 0.04%+0.04%* of full scale. Apart from voltage and
current measurement, 6310A also provides power measurement function and there is no need for users to spend time for power calculation. Also, short
circuit can be simulated. All measurements are done using remote sensing to eliminate any error due to voltage drops along the measurement path. The
user can also select from a complete set of voltage and current measurements.
Note * : Only for Model 63123A
OCP TEST
Modern switching power supplies are designed with over current protection
Amplitude
(OCP) circuitry; therefore, it is important to test the OCP circuitry to make sure it
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is functioning within its designed specifications. The 6310A series provides an
easy and fast solution for this testing.
UUT Output Voltage
By simply choosing the channel and setting the OCP parameters (start current,
end current, step current and dwell time) from the front panel, the 6310A
series provides a fast and easy OCP testing solution. The 6310A series will
automatically detect the OCP point, making it an ideal solution for design
Loading Current Time
verification as well as production line testing. I
TIMING FUNCTION
The 6310A series of loads include a unique timing & measurement function,
which allows precise time measurements in the range of 1ms to 86,400s. This
feature allows the user to set the final voltage & timeout values for battery Final Voltage
discharge testing, super capacitor discharge, and other similar applications.
Battery Voltage
Loading Current
For example, the figure on the right shows the 6310A internal timer starting at
Load ON, and ending when the battery voltage reaches the final voltage. Time
63106A / 63108A
63101A
63105A
As shown on the V-I curve in Figure 1, the LED has a forward voltage VF and a operating
resistance (Rd). When using a resistor as loading, the V-I curve of the resistor is not able
to simulate the V-I curve of the LED as shown in blue on Figure 1. This may cause the LED power driver to not start up due to the difference in V-I
characteristic between the resistors and the LEDs. When using Electronic Loads, the CR and CV mode settings are set for when the LED is under stable
operation and therefore, is unable to simulate turn on or PWM brightness control characteristics. This may cause the LED power driver to function
improperly or trigger it's protection circuits. These testing requirements can be achieved when using a LEDs as a load; however, issues regarding the LED
aging as well as different LED power drivers may require different types of LEDs or a number of LEDs. This makes it inconvenient for mass production
testing.
Chroma has created the industries first LED Load Simulator for simulating LED loading with our 63110A load model from our 6310A series Electronic
Loads. By setting the LED power driver's output voltage, and current, the Electronic Load can simulate the LED's loading characteristics. The LED's forward
voltage and operating resistance can also be set to further adjust the loading current and ripple current to better simulate LED characteristics. The
63110A design also has increased bandwidth to allow for PWM dimming testing.
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Vo Vo1 Vo2 Vo3 Vo4 VF1 VF2 VF3 Vo V
Figure 1 - LED V-I characteristics Figure 2 - Simulate different number of LEDs Figure 3 - Simulate different characteristic of LEDs
Figure 4 - LED dimming test Figure 5 - 63110A dimming test Figure 6 - LED driver turn-on waveform
PANEL DESCRIPTION
Load Module Mainframe Controller
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3
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26
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25 22
7 23
27 Rear Panel
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The 6310A loads can be operated from the front panel controls of mainframe or from available softpanels. This user friendly software includes all functions of
6310A and is easy to understand and operate. The 6310A can be controlled via GPIB and USB interfaces for remote control and automated testing applications.
ORDERING INFORMATION
6312A : Mainframe for 2 Load Modules A631000 : GPIB Interface for Model 6314A/6312A Mainframe
6314A : Mainframe for 4 Load Modules A631001 : Remote Controller
63101A : Load Module 80V/40A/200W A631003 : USB Interface for Model 6314A/6312A Mainframe
63102A : Load Module 80V/20A/100W x 2 A631005 : Softpanel for 6310A/6330A series
63103A : Load Module 80V/60A/300W A631006 : Rack Mounting Kit for Model 6312A Mainframe
63105A : Load Module 500V/10A/300W A631007 : Rack Mounting Kit for Model 6314A Mainframe
63106A : Load Module 80V/120A/600W A800042 : Test Fixture
63107A : Load Module 80V/5A & 40A/30W & 250W LED Load Simulator for LED Driver Test
63108A : Load Module 500V/20A/600W 63110A : Load Module 500V/2A/100W x 2
63112A : Load Module 80V/240A/1200W 63113A : Load Module 300V/20A/300W
63123A : Load Module 120V/70A/350W * 63115A : Load Module 600V/20A/300W
* Call for availability