5VPxC Series High Power DC Loads

HIGH POWER PROGRAMMABLE DC LOADS

The 5VPxC Series consists of high power electronic DC loads with input voltage ranges of 150V, 600V or 1200V. Highest current per load unit is 2000A per load but parallel mode supports higher current requirements.

All loads share a common and intuitive user interface. The 5VPxC Series are highly efficient integrated DC load systems that operate from a single user control panel or remote control interface.  Note that 5VPxC Series loads can be used as floor standing loads on removable casters or 19″ rack mounted using included rack ears.

There are 24 different 5VPxC Series models ranging from 6kW to 24kW. For higher power requirements, 5VPxC models can be paralleled easily. One 5VPxC MASTER load can be paralleled with up to seven other 5VPxC DC Loads in SLAVE mode. All controls and total power and current measurement is done by the  MASTER load.

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

For more Electronics DC Loads up to 60kW per chassis, refer to our 5VPxA Series

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OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW

The Adaptive Power 5VPxC Series loads are intended for high power DC test and product development applications in a wide range of industries. The 5VPxC Series models support voltages to 150V, 600V or 1200V and are well suited for testing large battery systems, high power AC/DC converters and energy storage systems found in Solar and Wind power applications. Their flexible V-I operating curves span range of voltage and current combinations at high power levels. All 5VPxC Series models have a low range mode for enhanced accuracy and resolution at lower voltage and current levels, further increasing their effectiveness.

The 5VPxC Series consists of a total of 24 different models providing a wide variation of possible voltage, current and power combinations. The DC loads can be paralleled in a MASTER/SLAVE configuration. Up to 8 loads can be paralleled this way for a maximum load rating of 192kA (8 x 5VP24-200C).

The 5VPxC Series DC Load models can be used as floor standing unit or mounted in a 19″ wide instrument rack as needed.  For rack mounting, the casters can be removed and included rack ears attached.

Note: Older generation non-A version 5VP DC Loads do not support MASTER/SLAVE mode. The “A” models are backward compatible with non-A version 5VP Loads.

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MODELS

AVAILABLE MODELS

5VPxC Models – 6kW – 24kW / 150V
MODELDESCRIPTIONMAX POWER (W)MAX VOLTAGE (V)MAX CURRENT (A)
5VP06-60CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load6000150600
5VP08-80CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load8000150800
5VP10-100CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load100001501000
5VP12-120CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load120001501200
5VP15-150CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load150001501500
5VP18-180CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load180001501800
5VP20-200CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load200001502000
5VP24-200CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load240001502000
5VPxC Models – 6kW – 24kW / 600V
MODELDESCRIPTIONMAX POWER (W)MAX VOLTAGE (V)MAX CURRENT (A)
5VP06-42CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load6000600420
5VP08-56CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load8000600560
5VP10-70CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load10000600700
5VP12-84CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load12000600840
5VP15-105CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load150006001050
5VP18-126CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load180006001260
5VP20-140CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load200006001400
5VP24-168CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load240006001680
5VPxC Models – 8kW – 24kW / 1200V
MODELDESCRIPTIONMAX POWER (W)MAX VOLTAGE (V)MAX CURRENT (A)
5VP06-24CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load60001200240
5VP08-32CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load80001200320
5VP10-40CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load100001200400
5VP12-48CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load120001200480
5VP15-60CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load150001200600
5VP18-72CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load180001200720
5VP20-80CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load200001200800
5VP24-96CHigh Voltage, High Power DC Load240001200960

KEY FEATURES

KEY FEATURES

  • Up to 24kW per Unit
  • Low Voltage Range, 0 – 15 Vdc
  • Voltages up to 1200Vdc
  • Current Ranges up to 2000 Adc
  • High-Speed 5 Digit Precision Metering Capability
  • Parallel Operation of up to Eight DC Loads for High Power Applications
  • Compact Design
  • Movable Cabinet on lockable Casters or 19″ Rack Mount
  • Operating Modes: CC, CP, CR, CV, CC+CV, CP+CV
  • Built-in Large Battery Pack Discharge Test Modes
  • MPPT Mode for Solar Panel Development and Test
  • 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

APPLICATIONS

Load Versatility

All APS 5VPxC Series Loads are equipped with a powerful micro controller 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 5VPxC Series APS loads. This supports high throughput production test and burn-in of small and large AC/DC 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 chemistries. The high current resolution and accuracy of the 5VPxC Series load supports testing of both small and large batteries. MASTER/SLAVE parallel configurations up to 192kW are available.

Solar Panel Loading

The maximum power point tracking function of the 5VPxC DC loads simulate the behavior of a solar inverter allowing solar panel testing under a variety of conditions.

SPECS

SPECS

5VPxC Series Models – 150 Vdc
Model     5VP06-60C     5VP08-80C     5VP10-100A     5VP12-120C
OPERATING RANGES
Power Ranges 0-0.6 kW 0-6 kW 0-0.8 kW 0-8 kW 0-1.0 kW 0-10 kW 0-1.2 kW 0-12 kW
Current Ranges 0 – 60A 0 – 600A 0 – 80A 0 – 800A 0 – 100A 0 – 1000A 0 – 120A 0 – 1200A
Voltage Range 0 – 150 V
Minimum Voltage 0.7V@600A 0.7V@800A 0.7V@1000A 0.7V@1200A
OPERATING MODES Constant Current (CC), Constant Resistance (CR), Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Power (CP), Constant Current + Constant Voltage (CC+CV) and Constant Power + Constant Voltage (CV)
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 / 999.9 / 9999ms
Slew Rate 1.44mA-9A/μs 1.92mA-12A/μs 2.4mA-15A/μs 2.88mA-18A/μs
METERING
Voltage Range 0 – 16 V 0 – 150 V 0 – 15 V 0 – 150 V 0 – 15 V 0 -150 V 0 – 15 V 0 – 150 V
Current Range 0-60A 0-600A 0-800A 0-8000A 0-100A 0-1000A 0-120A 0-1200A
Power Range 0-0.6kW 0-6kW 0-0.8kW 0-8kW 0- 1.0kW 0-10kW 0-1.2kW 0-12kW
SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT 1000 A
AC INPUT & PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
AC Input/Cooling 100-240 Vac ±10%, 50/60Hz / Variable Speed Fan Cooled
Dimensions (HxWxD) 446 x 444 x 763 mm
17.6” x 17.5 x 30”		 572 x 444 x 763 mm
22.5” x 17.5 x 30”		 572 x 444 x 763 mm
22.5” x 17.5 x 30”		 572 x 444 x 763 mm
22.5” x 17.5 x 30”
Weight (Net) 62 kg / 136.7 lbs 77.5 kg /170.8 lbs 84.4 kg / 186.1 lbs 92 kg / 202.8 lbs
5VPxC Series Models – 150 Vdc (continued)
Model     5VP15-150C     5VP18-180C     5VP20-200C     5VP24-200C
OPERATING RANGES
Power Ranges 0-1.5 kW 0-15 kW 0-1.8 kW 0-18 kW 0-2.0 kW 0-20 kW 0-2.4 kW 0-24 kW
Current Ranges 0-150A 0-1500A 0-180A 0-1800A 0-200A 0-2000A 0-200A 0-2000A
Voltage Range 0 – 60 V
Minimum Voltage 0.7V@1500A 0.7V@1800A 0.7V@2000A 0.7V@2000A
OPERATING MODES Constant Current (CC), Constant Resistance (CR), Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Power (CP), Constant Current + Constant Voltage (CC+CV) and Constant Power + Constant Voltage (CV)
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 / 999.9 / 9999ms
Slew Rate 3.6mA-22.5A/μs 4.32mA-27A/μs 4.8mA-30A/μs 4.8mA-30A/μs
METERING
Voltage Range 0 – 15 V 0 – 150 V 0 – 15 V 0 – 150 V 0 -15 V 0 – 150 V 0 – 15 V 0 – 150 V
Current Range 0-150A 0-1500A 0-180A 0-1800A 0-200A 0-2000A 0-200A 0-2000A
Power Range 0-1.5kW 0-15kW 0-1.8kW 0- 18kW 0-2kW 0-20kW 0-2.4kW 0-24kW
SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT 1000 A
AC INPUT & PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
AC Input/Cooling 100-240 Vac ±10%, 50/60Hz / Variable Speed Fan Cooled
Dimensions (HxWxD) 761 x 444 x 763 mm
30″ x 17.5″ x 30″		 761 x 444 x 763 mm
30″ x 17.5″ x 30″		 884 x 444 x 763 mm
34.8″ x 17.5″ x 30″		 884 x 444 x 763 mm
34.8″ x 17.5″ x 30″
Weight (Net) 116.5 kg / 256.9 lbs 124 kg / 273.4 lbs 140.5 kg / 309.8 lbs 155 kg / 341.7 lbs
5VPxC Series Models – 600 Vdc
Model     5VP06-42C     5VP08-56C     5VP10-70A     5VP12-84C
OPERATING RANGES
Power Ranges 0-0.6 kW 0-6 kW 0-0.8 kW 0-8 kW 0-1.0 kW 0-10 kW 0-1.2 kW 0-12 kW
Current Ranges 0 – 42A 0 – 420A 0 – 56A 0 – 560A 0 – 70A 0 – 700A 0 – 84A 0 – 840A
Voltage Range 0 – 600 V
Minimum Voltage 10V@420A 10V@560A 10V@700A 10V@840A
OPERATING MODES Constant Current (CC), Constant Resistance (CR), Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Power (CP), Constant Current + Constant Voltage (CC+CV) and Constant Power + Constant Voltage (CV)
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 / 999.9 / 9999ms
Slew Rate 33.6mA-21A/μs 44.8mA-28A/μs 56mA-35A/μs 67.2mA-42A/μs
METERING
Voltage Range 0 – 60 V 0 – 600 V 0 – 60 V 0 – 600 V 0 – 60 V 0 -600 V 0 – 60 V 0 – 600 V
Current Range 0-42A 0-420A 0-56A 0-560A 0-70A 0-700A 0-84A 0-840A
Power Range 0-0.6kW 0-6kW 0-0.8kW 0-8kW 0- 1.0kW 0-10kW 0-1.2kW 0-12kW
SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT 420 A 560 A 700 A 840 A
AC INPUT & PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
AC Input/Cooling 100-240 Vac ±10%, 50/60Hz / Variable Speed Fan Cooled
Dimensions (HxWxD) 446 x 444 x 763 mm
17.6” x 17.5 x 30”		 572 x 444 x 763 mm
22.5” x 17.5 x 30”		 572 x 444 x 763 mm
22.5” x 17.5 x 30”		 572 x 444 x 763 mm
22.5” x 17.5 x 30”
Weight (Net) 62 kg / 136.7 lbs 77.5 kg /170.8 lbs 84.4 kg / 186.1 lbs 92 kg / 202.8 lbs
5VPxC Series Models – 600 Vdc (continued)
Model     5VP15-105C       5VP18-126C     5VP20-140C      5VP24-168C
OPERATING RANGES
Power Ranges 0-0.6 kW 0-6 kW 0-0.8 kW 0-8 kW 0-1.0 kW 0-10 kW 0-1.2 kW 0-12 kW
Current Ranges 0-105A 0 – 1050A 0 – 126A 0 – 1260A 0 -140A 0 – 1400A 0 – 1684A 0 -1680A
Voltage Range 0 – 600 V
Minimum Voltage 10V@1050A 10V@1260A 10V@1400A 10V@1680A
OPERATING MODES Constant Current (CC), Constant Resistance (CR), Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Power (CP), Constant Current + Constant Voltage (CC+CV) and Constant Power + Constant Voltage (CV)
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 / 999.9 / 9999ms
Slew Rate 84mA-52.5A/μs 100.8mA-63A/μs 112mA-70A/μs 133.4mA-84A/μs
METERING
Voltage Range 0 – 60 V 0 – 600 V 0 – 60 V 0 – 600 V 0 – 60 V 0 -600 V 0 – 60 V 0 – 600 V
Current Range 0-105A 0-1050A 0-126A 0-1260A 0-140A 0-1400A 0-168A 0-1680A
Power Range 0-1.5kW 0-15kW 0-1.8kW 0-18kW 0- 2.0kW 0-20kW 0-2.4kW 0-24kW
SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT 1050 A 1260 A 1400 A 1680 A
AC INPUT & PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
AC Input/Cooling 100-240 Vac ±10%, 50/60Hz / Variable Speed Fan Cooled
Dimensions (HxWxD) 761 x 444 x 763 mm
30″ x 17.5″ x 30″		 761 x 444 x 763 mm
30″ x 17.5″ x 30″		 884 x 444 x 763 mm
34.8″ x 17.5″ x 30″		 884 x 444 x 763 mm
34.8″ x 17.5″ x 30″
Weight (Net) 116.5 kg / 256.9 lbs 124 kg / 273.4 lbs 140.5 kg / 309.8 lbs 155 kg / 341.7 lbs
5VPxC Series Models – 1200 Vdc
Model     5VP06-24C     5VP08-32C     5VP10-40A     5VP12-48C
OPERATING RANGES
Power Ranges 0-0.6 kW 0-6 kW 0-0.8 kW 0-8 kW 0-1.0 kW 0-10 kW 0-1.2 kW 0-12 kW
Current Ranges 0 – 24A 0 – 240A 0 – 32A 0 – 320A 0 – 40A 0 – 400A 0 – 48A 0 – 480A
Voltage Range 0 – 1200 V
Minimum Voltage 15V@240A 15V@320A 15V@400A 15V@480A
OPERATING MODES Constant Current (CC), Constant Resistance (CR), Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Power (CP), Constant Current + Constant Voltage (CC+CV) and Constant Power + Constant Voltage (CV)
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 / 999.9 / 9999ms
Slew Rate 19.2A-12A/μs 25.6mA-16A/μs 32mA-20A/μs 38.4mA-24A/μs
METERING
Voltage Range 0 – 120 V 0 – 1200 V 0 – 120 V 0 – 1200 V 0 – 120 V 0 -1200 V 0 – 120 V 0 – 1200 V
Current Range 0-24A 0-240A 0-32A 0-320A 0-40A 0-400A 0-48A 0-480A
Power Range 0-0.6kW 0-6kW 0-0.8kW 0-8kW 0- 1.0kW 0-10kW 0-1.2kW 0-12kW
SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT 240 A 320 A 400 A 480 A
AC INPUT & PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
AC Input/Cooling 100-240 Vac ±10%, 50/60Hz / Variable Speed Fan Cooled
Dimensions (HxWxD) 446 x 444 x 763 mm
17.6” x 17.5 x 30”		 572 x 444 x 763 mm
22.5” x 17.5 x 30”		 572 x 444 x 763 mm
22.5” x 17.5 x 30”		 572 x 444 x 763 mm
22.5” x 17.5 x 30”
Weight (Net) 62 kg / 136.7 lbs 77.5 kg /170.8 lbs 84.4 kg / 186.1 lbs 92 kg / 202.8 lbs
5VPxC Series Models – 600 Vdc (continued)
Model     5VP15-60C       5VP18-72C     5VP20-80C      5VP24-96C
OPERATING RANGES
Power Ranges 0-0.6 kW 0-6 kW 0-0.8 kW 0-8 kW 0-1.0 kW 0-10 kW 0-1.2 kW 0-12 kW
Current Ranges 0-60A 0 – 600A 0 – 72A 0 – 720A 0 – 80A 0 – 800A 0 – 96A 0 -960A
Voltage Range 0 – 600 V
Minimum Voltage 15V@600A 15V@720A 15V@8400A 15V@960A
OPERATING MODES Constant Current (CC), Constant Resistance (CR), Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Power (CP), Constant Current + Constant Voltage (CC+CV) and Constant Power + Constant Voltage (CV)
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 / 999.9 / 9999ms
Slew Rate 48mA-30A/μs 57.6mA-36A/μs 64mA-40A/μs 76.8mA-48A/μs
METERING
Voltage Range 0 – 120 V 0 – 1200 V 0 – 120 V 0 – 1200 V 0 – 120 V 0 -1200 V 0 – 120 V 0 – 1200 V
Current Range 0-60A 0-600A 0-72A 0-720A 0-84A 0-840A 0-96A 0-960A
Power Range 0-1.5kW 0-15kW 0-1.8kW 0-18kW 0- 2.0kW 0-20kW 0-2.4kW 0-24kW
SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT 600 A 720 A 840 A 960 A
AC INPUT & PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
AC Input/Cooling 100-240 Vac ±10%, 50/60Hz / Variable Speed Fan Cooled
Dimensions (HxWxD) 761 x 444 x 763 mm
30″ x 17.5″ x 30″		 761 x 444 x 763 mm
30″ x 17.5″ x 30″		 884 x 444 x 763 mm
34.8″ x 17.5″ x 30″		 884 x 444 x 763 mm
34.8″ x 17.5″ x 30″
Weight (Net) 116.5 kg / 256.9 lbs 124 kg / 273.4 lbs 140.5 kg / 309.8 lbs 155 kg / 341.7 lbs

PHOTOS

PHOTOS

5VP06-60C DC Load Model
APS 5VPxC Series Models
Current Waveform Generator (Option CWG)

MANUALS & SOFTWARE

MANUALS & SOFTWARE

Documentation, Technical and Application Assistance

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Software

All 5VP 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:

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Visual Data Logging Screen
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Load GUI Interface Selection Screen
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