APS 5 Series Programmable DC Loads for Bench or Rack Mount

COMPACT PROGRAMMABLE DC LOADS

The 5 Series DC loads comprises a range of medium to high power DC load systems with support for 60V or 500V input ranges. All loads share a common user interface. Packaged in a compact 19” 4U chassis, 5 Series loads support up to 1800W. For higher power requirements, 5 Series load cabinets consisting of one master and one or more slaves units support power levels from 2400W to 14.4kW. These integrated cabinet systems operate from a single user control panel or remote control interface.

 

There are four distinct 5 Series product families: 5D (LED Loads), 5L (60V to 1800W), 5P (60V to 14.4kW) and 5V (500V to 14.4kW).

 

NEW: Current Waveform Generator Option for DC Loads. This optional arbitrary waveform generator option allows creation of very specific current waveforms using included Windows software or by capturing real world current waveforms on a digital scope. See Models and Features tabs for details.

 

The Adaptive Power 5 Series loads are intended for medium to high power DC test and product development applications in a wide range of industries. The 5L and 5P Series models support voltages to 60V and are well suited for testing 12V, 24V or 48V batteries. Their flexible V-I operating curves span range of voltage and current combinations at any given power level. All 5 Series models have a low range mode for enhanced accuracy and resolution at lower voltage and current levels, further increasing their effectiveness.

 

For higher voltage applications, the 5V Series supports voltage inputs to 500Vdc. This covers large battery packs used for EV and HEV vehicle power as well as energy storage systems found in Solar and Wind power applications.

 

The 5D Series models are special LED loads designed to support development and test of LED drivers. These loads simulate various combinations of LED and their electrical characteristics.

 

The 5 Series consists of a total of 39 different models providing a wide variation of possible voltage, current and power combinations.

 

• 600W, 1200W or 1800W per Chassis
• Up to 14,400W per Cabinet
• Low Voltage Range, 0 – 6 Vdc
• Current Ranges up to 1000 Adc
• High-Speed 5 Digit Precision Metering Capability
• Parallel Operation for High Power Applications
• Synchronized Operation of Multiple Loads
• Operating Modes: CC, CP, CR and CV
• Special High Power LED Loads (5D Series)
• Built-in Short Circuit Test
• Over Current Protection Test Mode
• Over Power Protection Test Mode
• Static and Dynamic CC Modes
• Interface Options are USB, RS232, GPIB and LAN
• Options: Current Waveform Generator (Opt CWG)
• CE Mark

Load Versatility

All APS 5 Series Loads are equipped with a powerful microcontroller and user friendly controls to provide capabilities that cover a wide range of load applications. Precision metering of Voltage, Current, Power and Resistance is standard.

Power Supply Testing

Elaborate testing of linear and switch mode AC/DC power supplies at high speeds is made possible by flexible ranging and wide V-I operating curves found in all 5 Series APS loads. This supports high throughput production test and burn-in of power supplies.

Power Supply Design

With built-in features like over current protection (OPC) test and over power protection (OPP) test and dynamic constant current waveform testing, new power supply designs can be thoroughly evaluated against design specifications. An analog input mode allows arbitrary current waveforms to be applied to a unit under test as well.

Battery Charge/Discharge Testing

Time sequencing of specific discharge current levels as a function of battery voltage allows characterization and performance testing of various battery chemistry. The high current resolution and accuracy of the 5 Series load supports testing of both small and large batteries.

LED Driver Testing

The 5D Series LED loads are designed for development and testing of LED power supplies, drivers and light fixtures.  These load can simulate high brightness LED characteristics for series and parallel string configurations. This significantly speeds up development and test by eliminating the need to keep multiple actual LED types on hand.