AMREL - PLA Series Air-Cooled Programmable DC Electronic Loads

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Broadest Model Selection: 800W to 7.5kW (higher power available up to 250kW Contact Factory)
Exclusive Voltage Models: 60V to 1000V
Multiple loads in one: Multiple ranges for voltage, current resistance and power
Intuitive Front Panel Control: Run sequences, triggers, constant current to constant power cross over
RoHS Compliant

Manufactured By: AMETEK Programmable Power

Traditional DC Electronic Load Solutions are bulky and large in size. Most are offered with standard voltage, current and power ratings. In the ATE world, rack space is a highly coveted asset and application demands are constantly diversifying with new technology development.

AMETEK Programmable Power's PLA Series of “Air-cooled” DC Electronic Electronic Loads offers the industry’s smallest footprint, the highest power density and current rating, along with the broadest selection of high voltage models on the market. PLA models are capable of being custom-tailored to meet your application requirements.

View our PLA and PLW Series Infographic here.

Features And Benefits

Closed-case Calibration
With the eLoad line, there’s no longer a need to send your electronic load back to the factory for calibration or remove dozens of screws to reach a potentiometer. Simply follow the calibration routine from the front panel and you should be back up and running in a very short period of time (some electronic test equipment needed). This will virtually eliminate downtime and eradicate the annual cost associated with shipping your eLoad back to the factory for calibration.

Individual FET Protection
To ensure the reliability of the PLA Series, the design includes individual FET protection. A programmable electronic load may contain many FETs in parallel, which can create a cascading failure if one of them was to short out. The PLA eLoad programmable electronic load design isolates failures so other components will not be affected or stressed, increasing the system’s level of protection against catastrophic failure. With individual FET protection, the MTTR is reduced and the electronic load quickly returns to full operation.

Ultra-low Voltage Operation
The PLA design allows the programmable electronic load to operate at voltage levels approaching .1V. They will typically dissipate full rated current below 1% of their maximum rated voltage. For example, a 60V unit designed to dissipate1500A will allow the user to operate at .6V and still dissipate the full amount.

PLA Series : Product Specifications

General
Models	Power Input (MAX)	Voltage (V) (MAX)	Current (A) (MAX)
PLA800-60-300	800W	60	300
PLA800-120-150	800W	120	150
PLA800-400-50	800W	400	50
PLA800-600-30	800W	600	30
PLA800-800-15	800W	800	15
PLA800-1000-5	800W	000	5
PLA1.5K-60-600	1.5KW	60	600
PLA1.5K-120-300	1.5KW	120	300
PLA1.5K-400-100	1.5KW	400	100
PLA1.5K-600-60	1.5KW	600	60
PLA1.5K-800-30	1.5KW	800	30
PLA1.5K-1000-12	1.5KW	1000	12
PLA2K-60-600	2KW	60	600
PLA2K-120-400	2KW	120	400
PLA2K-400-150	2KW	400	150
PLA2K-600-100	2KW	600	100
PLA2.5K-60-1000	2.5KW	60	1000
PLA2.5K-120-600	2.5KW	120	600
PLA2.5K-400-200	2.5KW	400	200
PLA2.5K-600-120	2.5KW	600	120
PLA3K-60-1000	3KW	60	1000
PLA3K-120-800	3KW	120	800
PLA3K-400-300	3KW	400	300
PLA3K-600-150	3KW	600	150
PLA3K-800-50	3KW	800	50
PLA3K-1000-30	3KW	1000	30
PLA4K-60-1200	4KW	60	1200
PLA4K-120-1000	4KW	120	1000
PLA4K-400-360	4KW	400	360
PLA4K-600-200	4KW	600	200
PLA5K-60-1200	5KW	60	1200
PLA5K-120-1200	5KW	120	1200
PLA5K-400-400	5KW	400	400
PLA5K-600-240	5KW	600	240
PLA5K-800-100	5KW	800	100
PLA5K-1000-50	5KW	1000	50
PLA6K-60-1500	6KW	60	1500
PLA6K-120-1500	6KW	120	1500
PLA6K-400-500	6KW	400	500
PLA6K-600-300	6KW	600	300
PLA7.5K-60-1500	7.5KW	60	1500
PLA7.5K-120-1500	7.5KW	120	1500
PLA7.5K-400-600	7.5KW	400	600
PLA7.5K-600-400	7.5KW	600	400
PLA7.5K-800-150	7.5KW	800	150
PLA7.5K-1000-75	7.5KW	1000	75

General
Models	CR Low (min) Ω	CR High (max) Ω	Vmin at Imax	LxWxH & Weight
PLA800-60-300	0.0125	200	0.75	2U, 21"D
PLA800-120-150	0.0150	800	1.8	2U, 21"D
PLA800-400-50	0.0068	8000	2.7	2U, 21"D
PLA800-600-30	0.0130	20000	7.8	2U, 21"D
PLA800-800-15	0.0049	53333.3	3.9	2U, 21"D
PLA800-1000-5	0.0050	200000	5	2U, 21"D
PLA1.5K-60-600	0.0125	100	0.75	2U, 21"D
PLA1.5K-120-300	0.0150	400	1.8	2U, 21"D
PLA1.5K-400-100	0.0068	4000	2.7	2U, 21"D
PLA1.5K-600-60	0.0130	10000	7.8	2U, 21"D
PLA1.5K-800-30	0.0049	26666.7	3.9	2U, 21"D
PLA1.5K-1000-12	0.0060	83333.3	6	2U, 21"D
PLA2K-60-600	0.0100	100	0.6	3U, 25.5"D
PLA2K-120-400	0.0150	300	1.8	3U, 25.5"D
PLA2K-400-150	0.0068	2666.7	2.7	3U, 25.5"D
PLA2K-600-100	0.0140	6000	8.4	3U, 25.5"D
PLA2.5K-60-1000	0.0100	60	0.6	3U, 25.5"D
PLA2.5K-120-600	0.0150	200	1.8	3U, 25.5"D
PLA2.5K-400-200	0.0068	2000	2.7	3U, 25.5"D
PLA2.5K-600-120	0.0130	5000	7.8	3U, 25.5"D
PLA3K-60-1000	0.0100	60	0.6	3U, 25.5"D
PLA3K-120-800	0.0133	150	1.6	3U, 25.5"D
PLA3K-400-300	0.0068	1333.3	2.7	3U, 25.5"D
PLA3K-600-150	0.0120	4000	7.2	3U, 25.5"D
PLA3K-800-50	0.0031	16000	2.5	3U, 25.5"D
PLA3K-1000-30	0.0060	33333.3	6	3U, 25.5"D
PLA4K-60-1200	0.0100	50	0.6	4U, 25.5"D
PLA4K-120-1000	0.0150	120	1.8	4U, 25.5"D
PLA4K-400-360	0.0068	1111.1	2.7	4U, 25.5"D
PLA4K-600-200	0.0130	3000	7.8	4U, 25.5"D
PLA5K-60-1200	0.0100	50	0.6	4U, 25.5"D
PLA5K-120-1200	0.0150	100	1.8	4U, 25.5"D
PLA5K-400-400	0.0070	1000	2.8	4U, 25.5"D
PLA5K-600-240	0.0130	2500	7.8	4U, 25.5"D
PLA5K-800-100	0.0045	8000	3.6	4U, 25.5"D
PLA5K-1000-50	0.0060	20000	6	4U, 25.5"D
PLA6K-60-1500	0.0100	40	0.6	6U, 25.5"D
PLA6K-120-1500	0.0150	80	1.8	6U, 25.5"D
PLA6K-400-500	0.0075	800	3	6U, 25.5"D
PLA6K-600-300	0.0140	2000	8.4	6U, 25.5"D
PLA7.5K-60-1500	0.0100	40	0.6	6U, 25.5"D
PLA7.5K-120-1500	0.0150	80	1.8	6U, 25.5"D
PLA7.5K-400-600	0.0068	666.7	2.7	6U, 25.5"D
PLA7.5K-600-400	0.0140	1500	8.4	6U, 25.5"D
PLA7.5K-800-150	0.0045	5333.3	3.6	6U, 25.5"D
PLA7.5K-1000-75	0.0060	13333.3	6	6U, 25.5"D

Constant Resistance Mode
Transient Time Range : CRM / CRH	Same As CC Mode
Transient Time Range : CRL	Same As CV Mode
Temperature Coefficient : CRM / H	300 ppm / °C of Minimum Resistance
Temperature Coefficient : CRL	300 ppm / °C of Maximum Resistance

Constant Resistance Mode - Program : CR Resolution*2 - 1/16000 Of Rated Value

*1 All Mode Specification measure by 25˚C room temperature unless otherwise specified

*2 Transient Mode Specification must be x2

Common
Constant Voltage Mode	(0-V) V
CVMedium Range	0 - ( V / 2) V
CVLow Range	0 - ( / 10) V
Temp Coefficient	100 ppm / °C of Rated Voltage
Transient Time Range
Fast Band(default, Osc1)	0.500 ~ 51.19 ms
Slow Band(Osc2, Osc3)	0.500 ~ 511.9 ms
CV Resolutions*2	1/16000 of rated voltage
CV Accuracy*2 (CVH, CVM, CVL)	0.05% +/- (0.1% x Vmax) V
Display Specifications
CV Resolution	1/16000 of Rated Voltage
CV Accuracy (CVH, CVM, CCL)	0.05% +/- (0.1% x V) V

Constant Power Mode
CPHigh Range	(0-P) W
CPMedium Range	0 - (P/2) W @ DC input current ≤ (I/2) A
CPLow Range	0 - (P/10) W @ DC input current ≤ (I/10) A
Transient Time Range	Same as CC Mode
Temperature Coefficient	300 ppm / °C of Rated Power

Constant Power Mode : Program
CPHigh Accuracy*2	1.00% +/- (Px0.5%) W @ input current > (I/20) A, input voltage > (V/10) V
CPMedium Range	1.00% +/- (Px0.5%) W @ input current > (I/100) A, input voltage > (V/10) V
CPLow Range	1.00% +/- (Px0.5%) W @ input current > (I/1000) A, input voltage > (V/5) V
Program	CP Resolution*2 1/16000 of Rated Power

Constant Current Mode
CCHigh Range	0 - I A
CCMedium Range	0 - (I/2) A
CCLow Range	0 - (I/10) A
Transient Time Range
Fast Band (default, Osc1)	0.050 ~ 51.19 ms
Slow Band (Osc2, Osc3)	0.500 ~ 511.9 ms
Temperature Coefficient	100 ppm / °C of Rated Current

Constant Current Mode : Program
CC Resolution*2	1/16000 of rated current
CCHigh Accuracy*2 LHM	0.05% +/- (Ix0.1%) A

Constant Resistance Mode
Transient Time Range : CRM / CRH	Same As CC Mode
Transient Time Range : CRL	Same As CV Mode
Temperature Coefficient : CRM / H	300 ppm / °C of Minimum Resistance
Temperature Coefficient : CRL	300 ppm / °C of Maximum Resistance

Constant Resistance Mode - Program
CR Resolution*2	1/16000 of rated value

External Programming Mode
Monitor Output Signal	0-10 Volts output for 0 to full scale value
VMON Accuracy	0.10% +/- (Vx0.1%) V
IMON Accuracy	0.10% +/- (Ix0.1%) A
Analog Program	0~10 Volts Input yields 0 -- selected full scale loading in all modes
Accuracy	Same As Internal ± 0.1% Rating
Input Impedance	200 k Ω ± 1 %
BandWidth(-3dB)	Limited By Internal Transient Time
Remote Interface	GPIB / RS-232 / ETHERNET / USB

Programmable Protection
Power (OPP)
Range	(Px1.05/800) ~ (Px1.05) W
Resolution	(Px1.05/8000) W
Accuracy	0.50% +/- (P x 21 / 8000) W
Voltage (OVP)
Range	(Vx1.05/1600) ~ (Vx1.05) V
Resolution	(Vx1.05/16000) V
Accuracy	0.20% +/- (Vx1.05/800) V
Current (OCP)
Range	Ix1.05/1600) ~ (Ix1.05) A
Resolution	(Ix1.05/16000) A
Accuracy	0.20% +/- (Ix1.05/800) A
Under Voltage Lockout (UVL)
Mode	Input On / Continuous
Range	((V/4000*3) ~ Vmax) V
Resolution	(V/4000) V
Accuracy	2.50% +/- (V/800) V
Anti-Oscillation	Default/ Osc1/ Osc2/ Osc3/ Disable

Protection
Over Power (OP)	(Px1.05) +/- (Px0.02) W
Over Voltage (OV)	(Vx1.05) +/- (Vx0.02) V
Over Current (OC)	(Ix1.1) +/- (Ix1.1x0.01/1.05) A
Over Temp (OTP)	90.00 +/- 5.000 °C
Reverse Max Current (RCP)	(Ix1.1) A
Short Max Current	(Ix1.02) A
Remote Inhibit (RI)	Short
Fault Indicator	SPDT Relay (30Vdc/0.5A or 125Vac/0.25A

General
AC Input	95~240 Vac 48~62 Hz
Derating for higher temperatures	(-)1.67% Rated Power / °C
Operating Temperature	5 °C ~ 40 °C
Transient Mode
Frequency Range	0.100 - 10,000 Hz
Duty Range	1.000 - 100.0%
Transient Time Accuracy	10.0% +/- 50% of Min Time

Dielectric Strength
Primary Circuit To Chassis	1500 Vac for 1 min
Primary Circuit To Load Terminal	1500 Vac for 1 min
Load Terminal To Chassis	1500 Vdc for 1 min

Digital Datasheet: PLA and PLW Series of DC Electronic Loads

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