AMETEK SLD Series - Manual (Page 27)

Sorensen SLD-Series DC Load Installation
M540075-01 Rev C 2-5
2.2.2 Hook Terminals
The hook terminal provides a good contact to the binding post and can be used anytime.
The maximum wire gauge should be limited to AWG10.
2.2.3 Direct Insertion into Binding Posts
This is the most convenient way to connect the load input to the DUT. The maximum wire
gauge AWG14 can be used in this application.
2.2.4 Plug Connectors and Hook Terminals
This method is recommended when input current is greater than 20A or long lead wires.
2.2.5 Plug Connectors and Direct Insertion
This method is also recommended when input current is greater than 20A or long lead wires.
A major consideration in making input connection is the wire size. The minimum wire size is
required to prevent overheating and to maintain good regulation.
Note:
SLD-series dual Electronic Load's Channel A and Channel B Load input connector has
common connections, this means the ground common point (Black binding post) for
Channel A and B is wired together.
• 2 positive (+) load modules should be used for two positive output power supply test
applications
• one positive (+) one negative (-) load module should be used for one positive (+) one
negative (-) output power supply test application
• 2 negative (-) load modules should be used for two negative output power supply test
applications,
However, each Dual DC Electronic Load module common input is isolated to the other
Load module, therefore, please make a polarity combination consideration for power
supply and the Dual Load module. See Figure 1-9 to Figure 1-11.