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Broadest Model Selection: 6kW, 9kW, 12kW, 18kW, 24kW, 36kW, Additional standard models above 36kW, up to 250kW, are available.
Standard 60V, 120V, 400V, 600V, 800V and 1000V Voltage Ratings
PLW Models Offer Ultra-compact Footprint and Boasts one of the industry’s highest power densities, 18kW in 2U.
Anti-condensation: Intelligent Fully-integrated Temperature Control Circuit and Solenoid Valve
Standard LabWindows and LabVIEW Drivers and SCPI Command Set
RoHS Compliant

Manufactured By: AMETEK Programmable Power

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

AMETEK Programmable Power's PLW Series of Water-Cooled DC electronic loads are capable of being custom-tailored to meet your specific application requirements.

The PLW Series Water-cooled DC electronic load also offers a unique condensation protection design, the highest power density, and current rating, as well as the widest selection of high-voltage models on the market.

View our PLA and PLW Series Infographic here.

PLW Series Features and Benefits

Closed-case Calibration

With the PLW Water-cooled DC electronic load line, there's no longer a need to send your electronic load back to the factory for calibration or to 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 (some electronic test equipment is needed). This will virtually eliminate downtime and eradicate the annual cost associated with shipping your Water-cooled DC electronic load back to the factory for calibration.

Individual FET Protection

To ensure the reliability of the PLW Series Water-cooled DC electronic load, 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 PLW water-cooled DC 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 PLW design allows the Water-cooled DC 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 dissipate 1500A will allow the user to operate at .6V and still dissipate the full amount.

Model	PLW
Voltage	60-1000 VDC
Current	10-5000 ADC
Power	1-250 kW
Overview	Water-cooled programmable DC electronic load

AMETEK PLW Datasheet.pdf

AMETEK PLW Cutsheet.pdf

AMETEK PLA and PLW Infographic.pdf

AMETEK PLA and PLW Series FAQ.pdf

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Digital Datasheet: PLA and PLW Series of DC Electronic Loads

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