AMETEK PLA-PLW - Manual (Page 11)

ONE: FEATURES AND OPERATION OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
The PLA and PLW Series Programmable DC Electronic Load from
AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc offers a compl
ete solution to
the electronic load system requirements. This instrument was designed to assist in the development and testing of new
products, as well as is being a standard instrument for automatic test systems and evaluation of dc power supplies,
batteries, and power components. Other applications include use as a power circuit breaker or crowbar, high current
function or pulse generator, fuel-cell and photovoltaic cell test, and de-energizing super conducting magnets. This
instrument uses advanced power MOSFETs to dissipate the input power. The electronic load consumes minimum power
to control maximum input power handling capability. Complex circuits are used to control the power balance and
dissipation of the MOSFET. This control circuit also supports the Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Current (CC),
Constant Resistance (CR), and Constant Power (CP) modes of operation. It comes with Standard Commands for
Programmable Instrument (SCPI) commands, remote monitoring of input voltage and currents is a standard features. The
electronic load can be used either on your bench or in a standard 19 in. (483 mm) rack: occupies 3.5” ~ 8.75” (2U ~ 5 U)
of vertical rack space. Designed for continuous use in standalone or systems applications, this electronic load is typically
used to evaluate DC equipment, control circuits, or burn-in power applications.
TABLE 1.1a – PLW GENERAL VOLTAGE AND CURRENT RANGES
Note: ¥ - Max Voltage & Current Rated Model; Gray Highlight – Available Model Combinations
PLW MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION
PLW 36K – 400 – 300 E
Model Type Power Rating Voltage Rating Current Rating E-Package Suffix
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