B&K Precision MDL Series - Datasheet - Manual

The MDL Series is a multi-channel modular
programmable electronic load system. Six
different modules of programmable DC loads
ranging in power from 200 W to 600 W
provide users the flexibility to test a wide range
of power sources from multi-output AC/DC
power supplies to batteries, fuel cells, and
photovoltaic arrays.
The mainframe has four slots that can be
configured with any assortment of the modules
up to 2400 W (up to 4800 W with mainftame
extension). The high-performance electronic load
modules of the MDL Series are capable of
operating in constant current (CC), constant
voltage (CV), constant resistance (CR), constant
power (CW), and constant impedance (CZ)
Features and Benefits
■ Power range up to 2400 W
■ Voltage range up to 500 V
■ Current range up to 120 A
■ CC/CV/CR/CW/CZ operating modes
■ Removable modules for easy system
configurability
■ Support for up to 16 channels with mainframe
extension
■ Operate identical modules in parallel mode
for high current applications
■ Synchronous Load on/off function
■ Standard LAN, GPIB, USB, and RS-232
interfaces with USBTMC/SCPI protocol support
■ Analog current control and monitoring
■ Transient mode up to 25 kHz
■ List mode (sequence mode) - minimum 20 µ s
step width with 84 user programmable steps
■ Adjustable slew rate in CC mode
■ 16-bit voltage and current measurement
system providing high resolution of 0.1 mV
and 0.01 mA
■ Automatic test function
■ 101 memory locations to save/recall setting
parameters
■ Remote sense
■ OVP/OCP/OPP/OTP and reverse voltage
protection
Modular Programmable DC Electronic Load
MDL Series
Data Sheet
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mode, which uses DSP technology to simulate
non-linear loads and realistic loading behavior.
Easily edit the load’s parameters such as voltage,
current, slew rate, and width via the front panel.
Increase productivity by saving your test
parameters into any one of the 101 memory
areas for quick system recall. Additionally, the
MDL Series provides 16-bit resolution as well
as numerous protection modes and a power-on
system self-test to ensure the reliability of your
testing.
For remote communication, the MDL series
provides LAN, USBTMC compliant USB,
RS232, and GPIB standard interfaces that
support SCPI command protocol.
Modules MDL200 MDL252 MDL305 MDL400 MDL505 MDL600
Power 200 W 250 W* 300 W 400 W 500 W 600 W
Operating Voltage 80 V 80 V 500 V 80 V 500 V 80 V
Rated Current 40 A 20 A 20 A 60 A 30 A 120 A
No. of Channels 1 2 1 1 1 1
* The MDL252 is a dual-channel 250 W load module supporting a
unique flexible power configuration. The user can allocate up to
250 W to either channel up to 300 W total (e.g. 50 W/250 W,
250 W/50 W, 150 W/150 W), thus replacing many dual-channel
modules with fixed power distribution.