DC electronic load PLA series

programmableRS-232with USB interface

Description PLA series electronic loads combine classic design, large display with modern interfaces and great functionality. The highlight of the PLI series is the extensive variety of optional interfaces. In addition to Ethernet, USB, RS-232 can be installed and also a CAN interface. In addition, for devices with 400 W GPIB is optionally available. I/O port ist standard. Programming is done in SCPI syntax. Functions The units provide constant current, constant voltage, constant resistance and constant power mode. In addition, protections for current and voltage can be set in any mode. Dynamic operation can be configured by up to 100 list point settings. A data acquisition function allows to save 100 measurement points (time, voltage, current) on an internal memory chip. Special Functions V/I Characteristic Function:In the V/I characteristic function, a sequence of voltage values is interpolated linearly to a sequence of current values (2 to 100 values each). Depending on the value of the input voltage, the electronic load sets the current which corresponds to the interpolated point of the characteristic. In this way non-linear characteristics such as diode characteristics can be simulated. Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT): An extensive Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) function for testing photovoltaic panels can be activated. In variable sweep periods, the V/I characteristic of the panel is measured and stored. The sweep direction is selectable. The absolute maximum power found is controlled until the function is stopped or a certain minimum voltage is underrun.