Chroma 63203 User Manual

High Power DC Electronic Load 63200 Series Operation & Programming Manual
Table of Contents
1. General Information ................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Description ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Overview of Key Features.................................................................................. 1-2
1.4 Specifications ..................................................................................................... 1-2
1.5 Dimension Outline for 63200 Series................................................................ 1-12
2. Installation ................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Inspection ........................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Installing............................................................................................................. 2-1
2.3.1 Changing Line Voltage .............................................................................. 2-1
2.3.2 Turn-On Self-Test ...................................................................................... 2-2
2.4 Application Connection ..................................................................................... 2-3
2.4.1 Load Connections....................................................................................... 2-3
2.4.2 Remote Sensing Connections..................................................................... 2-5
2.4.3 Parallel Connections................................................................................... 2-5
2.4.4 Diagram of RS485 Parallel Connections ................................................... 2-6
2.5 Remote Control Connection............................................................................... 2-7
3. Operation Overview................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Front Panel Description...................................................................................... 3-1
3.3 Rear Panel Description....................................................................................... 3-2
3.4 Local/Remote Control........................................................................................ 3-4
3.5 Modes of Operation............................................................................................ 3-5
3.5.1 Constant Current Mode .............................................................................. 3-5
3.5.2 Constant Resistance Mode ......................................................................... 3-7
3.5.3 Constant Voltage Mode.............................................................................. 3-8
3.5.4 Constant Power Mode ................................................................................ 3-8
3.5.5 Load Surge Capability................................................................................ 3-9
3.5.6 Timer Function for Battery Discharge Testing ........................................ 3-10
3.6 Measurements................................................................................................... 3-11
3.7 Slew Rate & Minimum Transient Time........................................................... 3-11
3.8 Start/Stop Sink Current .................................................................................... 3-12
3.9 Short On/Off..................................................................................................... 3-13
3.10 Load On/Off ..................................................................................................... 3-14
3.11 Protection Features........................................................................................... 3-14
3.12 Save/Recall Setting .......................................................................................... 3-16
3.13 Program ............................................................................................................ 3-16
3.14 External Waveform Control ............................................................................. 3-16
3.15 Voltage & Current Monitor.............................................................................. 3-16
4. Local Operation........................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 Local Operation.................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2.1 Setting the Operation Mode ....................................................................... 4-4
4.2.2 Setting the Program.................................................................................. 4-10
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Chroma 63203 Specifications

General

Brand	Chroma
Model	63203
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English