5 Series Programmable DC Loads

COMPACT PROGRAMMABLE DC LOADS

The 5 Series DC loads comprises a range of medium to high power DC load systems with support for 60V or 500V input ranges.

All loads share a common user interface. Packaged in a compact 19” 4U chassis, 5 Series loads support up to 1800W.

There are three distinct 5 Series product families: 5D (LED Loads), 5L (60V to 1800W), and 5V (500V to 1800kW).

NEW: Current Waveform Generator Option for DC Loads. This optional arbitrary waveform generator option allows creation of very specific current waveforms using included Windows software or by capturing real world current waveforms on a digital scope.  See Models and Features tabs for details.

For questions regarding the 5 Series DC Loads, please contact us.

OVERVIEW

The Adaptive Power 5 Series loads are intended for medium to high power DC test and product development applications in a wide range of industries. The 5L and 5P Series models support voltages to 60V and are well suited for testing 12V, 24V or 48V batteries. Their flexible V-I operating curves span range of voltage and current combinations at any given power level. All 5 Series models have a low range mode for enhanced accuracy and resolution at lower voltage and current levels, further increasing their effectiveness.

For higher voltage applications, the 5V Series supports voltage inputs to 500Vdc. This covers large battery packs used for EV and HEV vehicle power as well as energy storage systems found in Solar and Wind power applications.

The 5D Series models are special LED loads designed to support development and test of LED drivers. These loads simulate various combinations of LED and their electrical characteristics.

The 5 Series consists of a total of 39 different models providing a wide variation of possible voltage, current and power combinations. The 5P Series DC Loads is available as either a 19″ cabinet on castes, 19″ rack mount unit or standalone unit on casters.

AVAILABLE MODELS

5D Models – LED Loads 1800W & 3600W / 600V
MODELDESCRIPTIONMAX POWER (W)MAX VOLTAGE (V)MAX CURRENT (A)
5D18-12LED Load, 1800W, 600V, 12A180060012
5D36-24LED Load, 3600W, 600V, 24A360060024
5L Models – 600W – 1800W / 60V
MODELDESCRIPTIONMAX POWER (W)MAX VOLTAGE (V)MAX CURRENT (A)
5L06-12Compact DC Load, 600W, 60V, 120A60060120
5L12-12Compact DC Load, 1200W, 60V, 120A120060120
5L12-24Compact DC Load, 1200W, 60V, 240A120060240
5L18-12Compact DC Load, 1800W, 60V, 120A180060120
5L18-24Compact DC Load, 1800W, 60V, 240A180060240
5L18-36Compact DC Load, 1800W, 60V, 360A180060360
5P Models – 2400W – 14400W / 60V
This series has been discontinued. Refer to 5VPxC Series for alternatives

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5V Models – 600W – 1800W / 500V
MODEL(1)DESCRIPTIONMAX POWER (W)MAX VOLTAGE (V)MAX CURRENT (A)
5V006-02High Voltage DC Load60050020
5V012-04High Voltage DC Load120050040
5V018-06High Voltage DC Load180050060
5V018-01High Voltage DC Load180050012
Options:

Current Waveform Generator (Opt CWG): This plug in module is available for 5-Series and  5VP-Series DC Loads and provides arbitrary current waveform programming.

KEY FEATURES

  • 600W, 1200W or 1800W per Chassis
  • Low Voltage Range, 0 – 6 Vdc
  • Current Ranges up to 1000 Adc
  • High-Speed 5 Digit Precision Metering Capability
  • Parallel Operation for High Power Applications
  • Synchronized Operation of Multiple Loads
  • Operating Modes: CC, CP, CR and CV
  • Special High Power LED Loads (5D Series)
  • Built-in Short Circuit Test
  • Over Current Protection Test Mode
  • Over Power Protection Test Mode
  • Static and Dynamic CC Modes
  • Interface Options are USB, RS232, GPIB and LAN
  • Options: Current Waveform Generator (Opt CWG)
  • CE Mark

APPLICATIONS

Load Versatility

All APS 5 Series Loads are equipped with a powerful microcontroller and user friendly controls to provide capabilities that cover a wide range of load applications. Precision metering of Voltage, Current, Power and Resistance is standard.

Power Supply Testing

Elaborate testing of linear and switch mode AC/DC power supplies at high speeds is made possible by flexible ranging and wide V-I operating curves found in all 5 Series APS loads. This supports high throughput production test and burn-in of power supplies.

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 chemistry. The high current resolution and accuracy of the 5 Series load supports testing of both small and large batteries.

LED Driver Testing

The 5D Series LED loads are designed for development and testing of LED power supplies, drivers and light fixtures.  These load can simulate high brightness LED characteristics for series and parallel string configurations. This significantly speeds up development and test by eliminating the need to keep multiple actual LED types on hand.

SPECS

5D Series Models
Model 5D18-12 5D36-24
OPERATING RANGES
Power Ranges 0-1800W 0-3600W
Current Ranges 0-12 A 0-24 A
Voltage Range 0 – 600 V 0 – 600 V
Minimum Voltage 6.0 V @ 12 A 6.0 V @ 24 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 / 9999ms (20 kHz)
Slew Rate 2.4mA-150mA / μs
9.6mA-600mA / μs
4.8mA-300mA / μs
19.2mA-1200mA / μs
METERING
Voltage Range 0 – 60.0 V / 0-300.0 V / 0-600.0 V
Current Range 0-3.0A / 0-12.0A 0-6.0A / 0-24.0A
Power Range 0 – 1800.0 W 0 – 3600.0 W
AC INPUT & PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
AC Input 115/230 Vac ±10%, 50/60Hz
Cooling Variable Speed Fan Cooled
Dimensions (HxWxD) 177 x 440 x 445 mm / 7.0″ x 17.3″ x 17.5″ 839 x 600 x 600 mm / 33.0″ x 23.6″ x 23.6″
Weight (Net) 23.6 kg / 52.0 lbs 81.2 kg / 179 lbs
5L Series Models
Model 5L06-12 5L12-12 5L12-24 5L18-12 5L18-24 5L18-36
OPERATING RANGES
Power Ranges 0-60W / -600W 0-120W / -1200W 0-120W / -1200W 0-180W / -1800W 0-180W / -1800W 0-180W / -1800W
Current Ranges 0-12A / 0-120 A 0-12A / 0-120 A 0-24A / 0-240 A 0-12A / 0-120 A 0-24A / 0-240 A 0-36A / 0-360 A
Voltage Range 0 – 60 V 0 – 60 V 0 – 60 V 0 – 60 V 0 – 60 V 0 – 60 V
Minimum Voltage 0.6 V @ 120 A 0.6 V @ 120 A 0.7 V @ 240 A 0.4 V @ 120 A 0.7 V @ 240 A 0.7 V @ 360 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 8mA-500mA / μs
80mA-5A / μs
16mA-1A / μs
160mA-10A / μs
8mA-500mA / μs
80mA-5A / μs
8mA-500mA / μs
80mA-5A / μs
16mA-1A / μs
160mA-10A / μs
24mA-1500mA / μs
240mA-15A / μs
METERING
Voltage Range 0 – 6.0 V / 60.0 V
Current Range 0-12A / 120A 0-12A / 120A 0-24A / 240A 0-12A / 120A 0-24A / 240A 0-36A / 360A
Power Range 0 – 600.0 W 0 – 1200.0 W 0 – 1200.0 W 0 – 1800.0 W 0 – 1800.0 W 0 – 1800.0 W
AC INPUT & PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
AC Input 115/230 Vac ±10%, 50/60Hz
Cooling Variable Speed Fan Cooled
Dimensions (HxWxD) 177 x 440 x 445 mm”
Weight (Net) 15.2kg / 33.5lbs 19.4kg / 42.8lbs 19.4kg / 42.8lbs 23.6kg / 52.0lbs 23.6kg / 52.0lbs 23.6kg / 52.0lbs
5V Series Models
Model 5V006-02 5V012-04 5V018-01 5V018-06
OPERATING RANGES
Power Ranges 0-60 W /0-600 W 0-120 W /0-1200 W 0-180 W /0-1800 W 0-180 W /0-1800 W
Current Ranges 0-2.0 A /0-20 A 0-4.0 A /0-40 A 0-1.2 A /0-12 A 0-6.0 A /0-60 A
Voltage Range 0 – 500 V 0 – 500 V 0 – 500 V 0 – 500 V
Minimum Voltage 4 V @ 20 A 4 V @ 40 A 6 V @ 12 A 4 V @ 60 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 1.6mA – 100mA/μs
16mA – 1000mA/μs
3.2mA – 200mA/μs
32mA – 2000mA/μs
0.96mA – 60mA/μs
9.6mA – 600mA/μs
4.8mA – 300mA/μs
48mA – 3000mA/μs
METERING
Voltage Range 0 – 60.0 V /600.0 V
Current Range 0-2.0A /20.0A 0-4A /40A 0-1.2A /12A 0-6A /60A
Power Range 0-60W /600W 0-120W /1200W 0-180W /1800W 0-180W /1800W
AC INPUT & PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
AC Input 115/230 Vac ±10%, 50/60Hz
Cooling Variable Speed Fan Cooled
Dimensions (HxWxD) 177 x 440 x 445 mm
7.0″ x 17.3″ x 17.5″
Weight (Net) 15.2kg /33.5 lbs 19.4kg /42.8 lbs 23.6kg /52.0 lbs 23.6kg /52.0 lbs

PHOTOS

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APS Model 5P054-36
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APS Model 5V006-02 DC Load
DC Loads, Electronic Loads, Programmable Loads
APS Model 5V144-50 DC Load Cabinet
LED Load, DC Load, Programmable Load
APS Model 5D18-12 LED Load
Current Waveform Generator (Option CWG)
LED Load, DC Load, Programmable Load
APS Model 5D36-24 LED Load
5P Series Available Form Factors

MANUALS & SOFTWARE

Documentation, Technical and Application Assistance

Adaptive Power Systems’ seasoned sales and service team is here to help via email or a simple call.

You can also register to Access Our Online Technical Resources to download user manuals.

Software

All 5 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
DC Load Main Control Screen
DC Loads, Electronic Loads, Programmable Loads
Visual Data Logging Screen
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Load GUI Interface Selection Screen
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