4 Series Modular DC Loads

MODULAR DC LOADS

The 4 Series modular DC loads allow multi-channel DC load systems to be configured with ease.

Available load modules range from single channel and dual channel to application specific LED simulator modules. Mainframes in the 4 Series can accommodate 1, 2 or 4 modules with a maximum 1600W of DC load capability and up to 8 loads per mainframe. The newest 41T model loads support TURBO mode which allows short term overload testing up to 3x times the rated current or power of the load.

NEW: Quick Charger Test Option for 4 Series DC Loads. This optional fast charger test option supports testing of several fast charging protocols for mobile devices.  See Models and Features tabs for details.

If you can’t find what you are looking for on these product pages, contact us by phone or email to discuss your application requirements with one of our power specialist.

OVERVIEW

The Adaptive Power 4 Series of Programmable DC Electronic Load Modules are ideally suited for testing multiple output AC/DC power supplies, DC/DC converters, battery chargers, LED lighting power supplies and other power products.

The high power density of the 4 Series allows up to 8 loads to be installed in a single 19″ wide rack-mount mainframe. For lesser demands, mainframes with two slots or a single slot are available as well.

The 4 Series consists of a total of 19 different modules types providing a wide variation of possible voltage, current, power and feature choices. Starting at 75 Watt and ranging to 400 Watt per module, all modules offer dual range capability for optimal accuracy and resolution. Voltage ranges start at 60Vdc and extend up to 500Vdc. The 41T DC Load modules offer twice the current and power for short periods of time using Turbo mode. Special LED simulation loads are available for lighting applications up to 500Vdc. (41D/42D Models)
Note: For voltage requirements up to 600Vdc on 4 Series loads, contact factory for special quote.

AVAILABLE MODELS

Single Channel Modules
MODELDESCRIPTIONMAX POWER (W)MAX VOLTAGE (V)MAX CURRENT (A)
41L0630Single Channel DC Load Module1506030
41L0660Single Channel DC Load Module3006060
41L2512Single Channel DC Load Module30025012
41L5012Single Channel DC Load Module30050012
41L0615Single Channel DC Load Module756015
MODELDESCRIPTIONNOM./TURBO PWR (W)MAX VOLTAGE (V)NOM./TURBO CURR (A)
41T0630Single Channel Turbo DC Load Module150 / 4506030 / 90
41T0660Single Channel Turbo DC Load Module300 / 9006060 / 180
41T2512Single Channel Turbo DC Load Module300 / 90025012 / 36
41T5012Single Channel Turbo DC Load Module300 / 60050012 / 24
41T0615Single Channel Turbo DC Load Module75 / 3006015 / 60
41T0880Single Channel Turbo DC Load Module400 / 8008080 / 160
41T5020Single Channel Turbo DC Load Module400 / 80050020 / 40
Dual Channel Modules
MODELDESCRIPTIONMAX POWER (W)MAX VOLTAGE (V)MAX CURRENT (A)
42L0860Dual Channel DC Load Module250/5080/8060/6
42L0824Dual Channel DC Load Module120/12080/8024/24
42L0803Dual Channel DC Load Module40/4080/803/3
LED Simulator Modules
MODEL(1)DESCRIPTIONMAX POWER (W)MAX VOLTAGE (V)MAX CURRENT (A)
41D3024LED DC Load Module30030024
41D5012LED DC Load Module300500 (2)12
41D5024LED DC Load Module300500 (2)24
41D1204LED DC Load Module101204.0
42D5006Dual LED DC Load Module150/150500/500 (2)6.0/6.0
42D1202Dual LED DC Load Module75/75120/1202.0/2.0

Note (1): Older generation 41D3002, 41D1020, 41D5002 and 42D5003 LED loads have been replaced by the new and improved LED load models shown above.
Note (2): For voltage requirements up to 600Vdc on 4 Series loads, contact factory for special quote.

Mainframes
MODELDESCRIPTIONWIDTH (MM/INCH)HEIGHT (MM/INCH)DEPTH (MM/INCH)
44M01DC Load Mainframe, 1 Module160/6.3177/7.0452/17.8
44M01TDC Load Mainframe, 1 Module w/Turbo160/6.3177/7.0452/17.8
44M02DC Load Mainframe, 2 Modules269/10.6177/7.0452/17.8
44M02TDC Load Mainframe, 2 Modules w/Turbo269/10.6177/7.0452/17.8
44M04DC Load Mainframe, 4 Modules440/17.3177/7.0452/17.8
44M04TDC Load Mainframe, 4 Modules w/Turbo440/17.3177/7.0452/17.8
Options:

Quick Charger Tester (Opt QCT): This plug-in module works with single channel 41L Series modular DC loads and provides support for testing mobile device chargers that conform to the following charging protocols:

  • MediaTek PumpExpress
  • MediaTek PumpExpresss+
  • MediaTek PumpExpress+ 2.0
  • Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
  • Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
  • USB PD2.0

Current Waveform Generator (Opt CWG): This plug in module is available for 44M DC Load mainframes and provides arbitrary current waveform programming for up to four DC load modules.

KEY FEATURES

  • Max. Power 300W or 400W (41T) per Module
  • Extended Voltage Range, 0 – 500 Vdc
  • Max. Current Range 80 Adc
  • Single Load, Dual Load and LED Load Modules Available
  • Turbo DC Loads support 3x times rated power & current for overload testing
  • Up to 8 Load Inputs per Mainframe
  • Parallel Modules to 1600W
  • Synchronized Operation of Multiple Loads
  • Special LED Load Models available for lighting applications
  • Operating Modes: CC, CP, CR, CV, CC+CV, CP+CV and LED
  • Built-in Short Circuit Test
  • Over Current Protection Test Mode
  • Over Power Protection Test Mode
  • Static and Dynamic CC Modes
  • Available Interface Options are USB, RS232, GPIB and LAN
  • Available Options: Quick Charger Tester (Opt QCT), Current Waveform Generator (Opt CWG)
  • CE Mark

APPLICATIONS

Load Versatility

All APS 4 Series Modular Loads are equipped with a powerful microcontroller and user friendly controls to provide capabilities that cover a wide range of load applications. Built in metering of Voltage, Current, Power and Resistance.

Power Supply Testing

With a range of up to 8 load channels, the 42L load modules support testing for multiple output power supplies and AC/DC converters. The ability to load all outputs simultaneously of to test up to eight single output DC supplies at once provides significant test throughput in high voltage production environments.

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 chemistries. The high current resolution and accuracy of the 4 Series load modules supports testing of very small batteries for portable device applications. The latest 41T Series DC loads offer built-in battery discharge profiles and Lithium battery BMS test mode.

LED Lighting

The 41D and 42D load modules are specially designed to support LED lighting applications by allowing accuracy simulation of LED load characteristic to be simulated. These modules simulate an LED V-I curve based on Vd and Rd input settings. For dimming LED supply development and test, the 41D and 42D modules include a PWM dimming output signal with programmable duty cycle and frequency. Recently updated with higher current support levels, multiple voltage ranges for higher accuracy and resolution, the 41D/42D LED loads offer the best price performance for lighting applications available.

Current Protection Device Testing

Testing of current protection devices like fuses, circuit breakers or PTC’s is automated using special test modes that increment current levels while tracking time to open on 41T model DC load modules..

Solar Panel Testing

Testing solar panels or cells is supported using built-in Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) mode on 41T model DC load modules.

SPECS

Single Channel Modules
Model 41L0630 41L0660 41L2512 41L5012 41L0615
OPERATING RANGES
Power Ranges 0 – 15 W 0 – 150 W 0 – 30 W 0 – 300 W 0 – 30 W 0 – 300 W 0 – 30 W 0 – 300 W 0 – 7.5 W 0 – 75 W
Current Ranges 0 – 3 A 0 – 30 A 0 – 6 A 0 – 60 A 0 – 1.2 A 0 – 12 A 0 – 1.2 A 0 – 12 A 0 – 1.5 A 0 – 15 A
Voltage Range 60 V 60 V 250 V 500 V 60 V
Minimum Voltage 0.6V @ 30A 0.6V @ 60A 1.0V @ 12A 6.0V @ 12A 0.3V @ 15A
OPERATING MODES Constant Current (CC), Constant Resistance (CR), Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Power (CP)
PROTECTION Over Power (OP), Over Current (OC), Over Voltage (OV), Over Temperature (OT)
DYNAMIC OPERATION
T high & T low 50 μsec TO 9.999s (20 kHz)
Slew Rate 2.0 – 125 mA / μsec 20 – 1250 mA / μsec 4 – 250 mA / μsec 40 – 2500 mA / μsec 8 – 50 mA / μsec 8 – 500 mA / μsec 0.8 – 50 mA / μsec 8.0 – 500 mA / μsec 1.0 – 62.5 mA / μsec 10.0 – 625 mA / μsec
METERING
Voltage Read – back Ranges 0 – 6.0 V 0 – 60.0 V 0 – 60.0 V 0 – 60.0 V 0 – 30.0 V 0 – 250 V 0 – 60.0 V 0 – 500 V 0 – 6.0 V 0 – 6.0 V
Current Read – back Ranges 0 – 3.0 A 0 – 30.0 A 0 – 6.0 A 0 – 60.0 A 0 – 1.2 A 0 – 12.0 A 0 – 1.2 A 0 – 12.0 A 0 – 1.5 A 0 – 15.0 A
SHORT CIRCUIT
Programmable Short BUILT – IN
Max. Short Current 30 A 60 A 12 A 12 A 15 A
Single Channel Modules with TURBO Mode
Model 41T0630 41T0660 41T2512 41T5012 41T0615
OPERATING RANGES
Power Ranges 0 – 15 W 0 – 150 W 0 – 30 W 0 – 300 W 0 – 30 W 0 – 300 W 0 – 30 W 0 – 300 W 0 – 7.5 W 0 – 75 W
Current Ranges 0 – 3 A 0 – 30 A 0 – 6 A 0 – 60 A 0 – 1.2 A 0 – 12 A 0 – 1.2 A 0 – 12 A 0 – 1.5 A 0 – 15 A
Turbo Mode 0 – 90 A 0 – 450 W 0 – 180 A 0 – 900 W 0 – 36 A 0 – 900 W 0 – 36 A 0 – 900 W 0 – 45 A 0 – 300 W
Voltage Range 60 V 60 V 250 V 500 V 60 V
Minimum Voltage 0.6V @ 30A 0.6V @ 60A 1.0V @ 12A 6.0V @ 12A 0.3V @ 15A
OPERATING MODES Constant Current (CC), Constant Resistance (CR), Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Power (CP), CC+CP, CP+CV,
Battery Management System Test (BMS), Fuse Test, MPPT Mode
PROTECTION Over Power (OP), Over Current (OC), Over Voltage (OV), Over Temperature (OT)
DYNAMIC OPERATION
T high & T low 50 μsec TO 9.999s (20 kHz)
Slew Rate 2.0 – 125 mA / μsec 20 – 1250 mA / μsec 4 – 250 mA / μsec 40 – 2500 mA / μsec 8 – 50 mA / μsec 8 – 500 mA / μsec 0.8 – 50 mA / μsec 8.0 – 500 mA / μsec 1.0 – 62.5 mA / μsec 10.0 – 625 mA / μsec
METERING
Voltage Read – back Ranges 0 – 6.0 V 0 – 60.0 V 0 – 60.0 V 0 – 60.0 V 0 – 30.0 V 0 – 250 V 0 – 60.0 V 0 – 500 V 0 – 6.0 V 0 – 6.0 V
Current Read – back Ranges 0 – 3.0 A 0 – 30.0 A 0 – 6.0 A 0 – 60.0 A 0 – 1.2 A 0 – 12.0 A 0 – 1.2 A 0 – 12.0 A 0 – 1.5 A 0 – 15.0 A
SHORT CIRCUIT
Programmable Short BUILT – IN
Max. Short Current 90 A 180 A 36 A 24 A 60 A
Single Channel Modules with TURBO Mode
Model 41T0880 41T5020
OPERATING RANGES
Power Ranges 0 – 40 W 0 – 400 W 0 – 40 W 0 – 400 W
Current Ranges 0 – 8 A 0 – 80 A 0 – 2 A 0 – 20 A
Turbo Mode 0 – 160 A 0 – 800 W 0 – 40 A 0 – 800 W
Voltage Range 80 V 500 V
Load ON Voltage 0.1V-25V 0.4V-100V
OPERATING MODES Constant Current (CC), Constant Resistance (CR), Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Power (CP), CC+CP, CP+CV,
Battery Management System Test (BMS), Fuse Test, MPPT Mode
PROTECTION Over Power (OP), Over Current (OC), Over Voltage (OV), Over Temperature (OT)
DYNAMIC OPERATION
T high & T low 0.010~9.999/99.99/9.999s (20 kHz)
Slew Rate 5.4-337.5 mA / μsec 54-3375 mA / μsec 1.28-80 mA / μsec 12.8-800 mA / μsec
METERING
Voltage Read – back Ranges 0 – 8.04 V 0 – 80.4 V 0 – 60.0 V 0 – 500.0 V
Current Read – back Ranges 0 – 8.4 A 0 – 80.4 A 0 – 2.04 A 0 – 20.4 A
SHORT CIRCUIT
Programmable Short BUILT – IN
Max. Short Current 80 A 20 A
Dual Channel Modules
Model 42L0860 42L0824 40L0803
OPERATING RANGES
Power Ranges 0 – 25W / 0 – 250W 0 – 5W / 0 – 50W 0 – 12W / 0 – 120W 0 – 12W / 0 – 120 W 0 – 4 W / 0 – 40 W 0 – 4 W / 0 – 40 W
Current Ranges 0 – 3 A 0 – 30 A 0 – 6 A 0 – 60 A 0 – 1.2 A 0 – 12 A
Voltage Range 0 – 80 V 0 – 80 V 0 – 80 V 0 – 80 V 0 – 80 V 0 – 80 V
Minimum Voltage 0.8 V @ 60 A 0.8 V @ 6 A 0.8 V @ 24 A 0.8 V @ 24 A 0.3 V @ 3 A 0.3 V @ 3 A
OPERATING MODES Constant Current (CC), Constant Resistance (CR), Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Power (CP)
PROTECTION Over Power (OP), Over Current (OC), Over Voltage (OV), Over Temperature (OT)
DYNAMIC OPERATION
T high & T low 0.050 – 9.999 / 99.99 / 999.9 / 9999ms (20 kHz)
Slew Rate 4mA – 250mA/μs 0.4mA – 25mA/μs 1.6mA – 100mA/μs 0.2mA – 12.5mA/μs
Slew Rate 40mA – 2500mA/μs 4mA – 250mA/μs 16mA – 1000mA/μs 2mA – 125mA/μs
METERING
Voltage Read – back Ranges 0 – 6 V / 0 – 81 V
Current Read – back Ranges 0 – 6.0A / 0 – 60.0A 0 – 0.6A / 0 – 6.0A 0 – 2.4 A / 0 – 24.0 A 0 – 0.3 A / 0 – 3.0 A
Power Read – back Ranges 0 – 250.0 W 0 – 50.0 W 0 – 120.0 W 0 – 40.0 W
MAX. SHORT CURRENT 60 A 6 A 24 A 3 A
LED Modules – Single Channel
Model 41D3024 41D5012 41D5024 41D1204
OPERATING RANGES
Power Ranges 0 – 300 W 0 – 300 W 0 – 300 W 0 – 150 W
Current Ranges 0 – 6 A 0 – 24 A 0 – 6 A 0 – 12 A 0 – 6 A 0 – 24 A 0 – 1.2A 0 – 4A
Voltage Range (1) 0 – 300 V 0 – 500 V 0 – 500 V 0 – 120 V
Minimum Voltage 3 V @ 24 A 6 V @ 12 A 6 V @ 24 A 3 V @ 4 A
OPERATING MODES LED, Constant Current (CC), Constant Resistance (CR), Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Power (CP)
PROTECTION Over Power (OP), Over Current (OC), Over Voltage (OV), Over Temperature (OT)
DYNAMIC OPERATION
T high & T low 0.050 / 9.999 / 99.99 / 999.9 / 9999 ms (20 kHz)
Slew Rate 4.8 – 300 mA /μs 19.2 – 1200 mA /μs 2.4 – 150 mA /μs 9.6 – 600 mA /μs 4.8 – 300 mA /μs 19.2 – 1200 mA /μs 0.96 – 60 mA /μs 3.84 – 240 mA /μs
METERING
Voltage Read – back Ranges 0 – 30V/0 – 150V/0 – 300V 0 – 60V/0 – 300V/0 – 500V 0 – 60V/0 – 300V/0 – 500V 0 – 30V/0 -60V/0 – 120V
Current Read – back Ranges 0 – 6.0 A 0 – 24 A 0 – 3.0 A 0 – 12 A 0 – 6.0 A 0 – 24 A 0 – 1.2 A 0 – 4 A
Power Read – back Ranges 0 – 300.0 W 0 – 300.0 W 0 – 300.0 W 0 – 300.0 W
DIMMING CONTROL Range: 0 – 12 V / Freq Range: DC – 1KHz / Duty Cycle: 1% – 99%
SHORT SIGNAL OUTPUT 12 V / 100 mA max

Note (1): For voltage requirements up to 600Vdc on 4 Series loads, contact factory for special quote.

LED Modules – Dual Channel
Model 42D5006 42D1202
OPERATING RANGES
Power Ranges 0 – 150 W / 0 – 150W 0 – 75 W / 0 – 75 W
Current Ranges 0 – 1.5A/0 – 6A 0 – 1.5A/0 – 6A 0 – 1.5 A 0 – 6 A
Voltage Range (1) 0 – 500V / 0 – 500V 0 – 120V / 0 – 120V
Minimum Voltage 4 V @ 6 A 3 V @ 2 A
OPERATING MODES LED, Constant Current (CC), Constant Resistance (CR), Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Power (CP), LED
PROTECTION Over Power (OP), Over Current (OC), Over Voltage (OV), Over Temperature (OT)
DYNAMIC OPERATION
T high & T low (N/A)
Slew Rate (N/A)
METERING
Voltage Read – back Ranges 0-60V / 0-300V/ 0-500V 0-30V / 0-60V/ 0-120V
Current Read – back Ranges 0 – 1.5A/0 – 6A 0 – 1.5A/0 – 6A 0 – 3.0 A 0 – 12 A
Power Read – back Ranges 0 – 150.0 W 0 – 75.0 W
DIMMING CONTROL Range: 0 – 12 V / Freq Range: DC – 1KHz / Duty Cycle: 1% – 99%
SHORT SIGNAL OUTPUT 12 V / 100 mA max

Note (1): For voltage requirements up to 600Vdc on 4 Series loads, contact factory for special quote.

Mainframes
Mainframe 44M01 44M02 44M04
No. of Slots 1 2 4
Supports 41L0630, 41L0660, 41L2512, 41:5012, 41L0616
42L0860, 42L0824, 42L0803
41D3024, 41D5012, 41D5024, 42D5006
Max Po Wer 300 W 600 W 1200 W
AC Input 100-115Vac ±10% or 200-230Vac ±10%
Frequency 50 / 60 Hz ±3Hz
Po Wer (max.) 40 W 60 W 150 W
Dimensions (Hx WxD) 177 x 160 x 452mm
7.0 x 6.3 x 17.8″
177 x 269 x 452mm
7.0 x 10.6 x 17.8″
177 x 440 x 445mm
7.0 x 17.3 x 17.5″
Weight 5.5 kg / 12.2 lbs 7.5 kg / 16.5 lbs 9.3 kg / 20.5 lbs

PHOTOS

DC Loads, Electronic Loads, Programmable Loads
APS Model 41L0630 Modular DC Load
DC Loads, Electronic Loads, Programmable Loads
APS Model 44M00 Mainframes for Modular Loads
Quick Charger Tester (Option QCT)
DC Loads, Electronic Loads, Programmable Loads
APS Model 41L3002 Dual Channel DC Load
Current Waveform Generator (Option CWG)

MANUALS & SOFTWARE

Documentation, Technical and Application Assistance

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Software

All 4 Series loads are supported by the APS DC Load Control windows software.

Key Features:

  • Control all Load Settings and Functions
  • Retrieve, Display and Store Measurement Data
  • Strip Chart display of all Load Measurements
  • Supports all APS DC Load Models
  • Save Setups for Quick Recall
  • Create, Save, Edit and Execute Auto Test Sequences
  • Develop Test Sequences Off-Line for later use
  • Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 Compatible
  • Multi-threaded Data Collection to Tab Delimited Text Files
  • Supports USB,  RS232, GPIB and LAN Interfaces
  • Built-in Simulation Mode
  • Simulation Mode Includes DC Supplies

Sample GUI Screens:

DC Loads, Electronic Loads, Programmable Loads
Modular DC Load Main Control Screen
DC Loads, Electronic Loads, Programmable Loads
DC Load Data Logging Screen
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Individual Load Module Control Screen
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