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The MDL Series is a multi-channel modular

programmable electronic load system. Six

different modules of programmable DC loads

ranging in power from 200 W to 600 W

provide users the flexibility to test a wide range

of power sources from multi-output AC/DC

power supplies to batteries, fuel cells, and

photovoltaic arrays.

The mainframe has four slots that can be

configured with any assortment of the modules

up to 2400 W (up to 4800 W with mainftame

extension). The high-performance electronic load

modules of the MDL Series are capable of

operating in constant current (CC), constant

voltage (CV), constant resistance (CR), constant

power (CW), and constant impedance (CZ)

Features and Benefits

■ Power range up to 2400 W

■ Voltage range up to 500 V

■ Current range up to 120 A

■ CC/CV/CR/CW/CZ operating modes

■ Removable modules for easy system

configurability

■ Support for up to 16 channels with mainframe

extension

■ Operate identical modules in parallel mode

for high current applications

■ Synchronous Load on/off function

■ Standard LAN, GPIB, USB, and RS-232

interfaces with USBTMC/SCPI protocol support

■ Analog current control and monitoring

■ Transient mode up to 25 kHz

■ List mode (sequence mode) - minimum 20 µs

step width with 84 user programmable steps

■ Adjustable slew rate in CC mode

■ 16-bit voltage and current measurement

system providing high resolution of 0.1 mV

and 0.01 mA

■ Automatic test function

■ 101 memory locations to save/recall setting

parameters

■ Remote sense

■ OVP/OCP/OPP/OTP and reverse voltage

protection

Modular Programmable DC Electronic Load

MDL Series

Data Sheet

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Technical data subject to change

mode, which uses DSP technology to simulate

non-linear loads and realistic loading behavior.

Easily edit the load’s parameters such as voltage,

current, slew rate, and width via the front panel.

Increase productivity by saving your test

parameters into any one of the 101 memory

areas for quick system recall. Additionally, the

MDL Series provides 16-bit resolution as well

as numerous protection modes and a power-on

system self-test to ensure the reliability of your

testing.

For remote communication, the MDL series

provides LAN, USBTMC compliant USB,

RS232, and GPIB standard interfaces that

support SCPI command protocol.

Modules MDL200 MDL252 MDL305 MDL400 MDL505 MDL600

Power 200 W 250 W* 300 W 400 W 500 W 600 W

Operating Voltage 80 V 80 V 500 V 80 V 500 V 80 V

Rated Current 40 A 20 A 20 A 60 A 30 A 120 A

No. of Channels 1 2 1 1 1 1

* The MDL252 is a dual-channel 250 W load module supporting a

unique flexible power configuration. The user can allocate up to

250 W to either channel up to 300 W total (e.g. 50 W/250 W,

250 W/50 W, 150 W/150 W), thus replacing many dual-channel

modules with fixed power distribution.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Data Sheet Modular Programmable DC Electronic Load MDL Series Features and Benefits The MDL Series is a multi-channel modular programmable electronic load system. Six different modules of programmable DC loads ranging in power from 200 W to 600 W provide users the flexibility to test a wide range of power sources from multi-output AC/DC power supplies to batteries, fuel cells, and photovoltaic arrays.
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Modular Programmable DC Electronic Load MDL Series ▲ Front panel Bright VFD display Module pane l keys Adjustmen t knob Main frame functi on keys Nume ric keypad Power swi tch M ai nframe M odules ▲ Rear panel GPIB i nte rface Load input t ermi nals RS- 232 in terface LAN int erface Module current mon itorin g t ermi nal M ai nframe t rig ger I/O and synchroni zati on on /of f cont ro l USB i nte rf ace 2 M ai nframe e xt ensi on con necto r Mo dul e remote sense , digi tal I/O, and an alo
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Modular Programmable DC Electronic Load MDL Series The tools you need Hi gh per formance archite cture Mod ular d esig n Tr ansi ent operation Equipped with a high-performance microprocessor in every mainframe and module, the MDL Series programmable DC electronic load utilizes a parallel architecture that provides a high measurement speed. Additionally, a simultaneous load on/off operation can be performed through the front panel, analog control terminal, or remote SCPI command.
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Modular Programmable DC Electronic Load MDL Series Specifications Model MDL200 MDL252 MDL305 MDL400 MDL505 MDL600 Input rat ing s Input Voltage Input Current 0-80 V 0-80 V 0-500 V 0-80 V 0-500 V 0-80 V Low 0-4 A 0-3 A 0-3 A 0-6 A 0-3 A 0-12 A High 0-40 A 0-20 A 0-20 A 0-60 A 0-30 A 0-120 A 1 Input Power 200 W 300 W 400 W 500 W 600 W Channels 1 2 1 1 1 1 Low 0.10 V at 4 A 0.15 V at 3 A 0.7 V at 3 A 0.15 V at 6 A 0.54 V at 3 A 0.
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Modular Programmable DC Electronic Load MDL Series Specifications Model MDL200 MDL252 MDL305 MDL400 MDL505 MDL600 Re adback vo ltage Range Resolution Low 0-18 V High 0-80 V 0-80 V 0-500 V 0-80 V 0-500 V 0-80 V Low 0.1 mV 0.1 mV 1 mV 0.1 mV 1 mV 0.1 mV High 1 mV 1 mV 10 mV 1 mV 10 mV 1 mV 0-3 A 0-12 A Accuracy ± (0.025 % + 0.025 % F.S.
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Modular Programmable DC Electronic Load MDL Series Mainframe Specification Number of Slots Power Input Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity 4 110/220 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz 32 to 104 ºF (0 to 40 °C) 14 to 140 ºF (-10 to 60 °C) Indoor use, ≤ 95% Note: Applies to MDL001 mainframe and MDL002 mainframe extension. Mechanical Specifications Model Type Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight MDL001 Mainframe 17.5” x 7.2” x 21.6” (445 x 183 x 549 mm) 34 lbs (15.