ELP DCH Manual V2.2 4000W-20kW

User’s Manual
ELP/DCH series
PROGRAMMABLE DC ELECTRONIC LOAD
ET System electronic GmbH 2021-06-10 Manual Edition V.2.2
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ET System electronic GmbH
Content
Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 4

Chapter 1 Size and Installation ........................................................................................................................... 8
1 .1 Dimension .............................................................................................................................................. 8
1.2 Installation ............................................................................................................................................. 10
1.3 Plug in Power Cord ............................................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 2 Quick Start ....................................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Product Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 11
2.2 Features ................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.3 Front Panel ............................................................................................................................................ 13
2.4 LCD Status Bar Function ...................................................................................................................... 14
2.5 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................. 16
2.6 First turn-on checkout ........................................................................................................................... 16
2.6.1 Self-test Process ..................................................................................................................... 17
2.6.2 In the Event of a Problem ...................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 3 Functions and Features ....................................................................................................................... 19
3.1 Basic Operation Modes ...................................................................................................................... 19
3.1.1 Constant Current Mode (CC) ................................................................................................ 20
3.1.2 Constant Voltage Mode (CV) ................................................................................................ 21
3.1.3 Constant Resistance Mode (CR).......................................................................................... 22
3.1.4 Constant Power Mode (CW) ................................................................................................. 23
3.2 List Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 24
3.3 OCP Test Function................................................................................................................................. 27
3.4 EFFT Function ...................................................................................................................................... 29
3.5 Auto test function .................................................................................................................................. 30
3.6 Dynamic Function ................................................................................................................................. 35
3.7 Battery test function .............................................................................................................................. 39
3.8 Short-circuit Simulation Function ......................................................................................................... 41
3.9 LED Simulation Function ..................................................................................................................... 42
3.10 SWEEP dynamic frequency conversion scanning ............................................................................... 46
3.11 TIMING Time measurement ............................................................................................................ 48
3.12 DCR DC Resistance Measurement Function ................................................................................... 50
3.13 Measurement item ............................................................................................................................ 52
3.13.1 Voltage, current, resistance and power measurement ................................................... 52
3.13.2 Ripple measurement ............................................................................................................ 53
Chapter 4 System settings and Save function...................................................................................................... 54
4.1 System Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 54
4.1.1 Von/Voff Function .................................................................................................................... 55
4.1.2 Source Type Selection Function ........................................................................................... 56
4.2 Configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 56
4.2.1 Remote Sense Compensation Mode ................................................................................... 58
4.2.2 Shortcut Call Mode ................................................................................................................. 59
4.2.3 Trigger Output Settings .......................................................................................................... 60
4.3 Save/Recall Function ............................................................................................................................ 60
Chapter 5 Protection Function............................................................................................................................. 62
5. 1 Over-voltage protection (OVP) ............................................................................................................ 62
5.2 Over-current protection (OCP) .............................................................................................................. 62
5.3 Over-power protection (OVP) ............................................................................................................... 63
5.4 Over-temperature protection (OTP) ...................................................................................................... 63
5.5 Input Voltage Reverse Protection (RV) ................................................................................................. 64
Chapter 6 I/O Interface ........................................................................................................................................ 65
6.1 I/O Interface ....................................................................................................................................... 65
6.2 I/O Interface Function ........................................................................................................................ 65
Chapter 7 Specifications................................................................................................................................... 67
7.1 Main Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 67
Chapter 8 Communication Interfaces .................................................................................................................. 77
8.1 Communication module ........................................................................................................................ 77
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8.2 DB9 ....................................................................................................................................................... 77

8.3 Protocol ................................................................................................................................................. 78
8.4 SCPI Communication Instruction ......................................................................................................... 79
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Contents Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ELP/DCH series DC Electronic Load. To obtain maximum
performance from the product, please read this manual first, and keep it handy for future reference.
We will use the alias E-load of DC Electronic Load in the following.
Registered trademarks
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other countries.
Checking Package Contents

When you receive the instrument, inspect it carefully to ensure that no damage occurred during
shipping. In particular, check the accessories, panel switches, and connectors. If damage is evident,
or if it fails to operate according to the specifications, contact your authorized Hopetech distributor or
reseller.
When transporting the instrument, use the same packaging materials used for the delivery to you.
Check the package contents as follows
No. Item Quantity

1 Electronic Load 1
2 User’s Manual 1
3 RS232 Cable 1
4 Power Cord 1
5 Test Report 1
Safety Notes
The instrument is designed to conform to IEC 61010 Safety Standards, and has been thoroughly
tested for safety prior to shipment. However, using the instrument in a way not described in this
manual may negate the provided safety features.
Before using the instrument, be certain to carefully read the following safety notes.
Note
Mishandling during use could result in injury or death, as well as damage to the instrument. Be certain
that you understand the instructions and precautions in the manual before use.
Notation
This manual contains information and warnings essential for safe operation of the instrument and for
maintaining it in safe operating condition. Before using the instrument, be certain to carefully read the
following safety notes.
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Indicates very important message in this manual. When the symbol is printed
on the instrument, refer to a corresponding topic in the Instruction Manual.
Indicates DC (direct current)
Indicates a fuse
Indicates earth terminal
In this manual, the risk seriousness and the hazard levels are classified as follows.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that will result in death or

serious injury to the operator.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that will result in death or serious

injury to the operator.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or

moderate injury to the operator or damage to the instrument or malfunction.
Indicates functions of the instrument or relative suggestion of a correct

operation.
Usage Notes
Installation environment
 Operating temperature and humidity range
0°C ~ 40°C，< 80%RH(no condensation)
 Storage temperature and humidity range

23 ± 5°C，< 80%RH (no condensation)
Installing the instrument in inappropriate locations may cause a malfunction of instrument or accident.
Avoid the following locations.
 Exposed to direct sunlight or high temperature
 Exposed to corrosive or combustible gases
 Exposed to water, oil, chemicals, or solvents
 Exposed to high humidity or condensation
 Exposed to a strong electromagnetic field or electrostatic charge
 Exposed to high quantities of dust particles

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 Near induction heating systems (such as high-frequency induction heating systems

and IH cooking equipment)
 Susceptible to vibration
Checking before use

Before using the instrument at the first time, verify that it operates normally to ensure that no damage
occurred during storage or shipping. If you find any damage, contact your authorized Hopetech
distributor or reseller.
Before using the instrument, check that the coating of the test leads or
cables are neither ripped nor torn and that no metal parts are exposed.
Using the instrument under such conditions could result in electrocution.
Contact your authorized Hopetech distributor or reseller in this case
Handling Precautions
Do not try to modify, disassemble, or repair the instrument. This may result
in fire, electric shock accident, or injury.
Do not place the instrument on an unstable or slanted surface. It may drop

or fall, causing injury or instrument failure.
This equipment is an electric energy conversion to heat equipment,

blocking the ventilation holes of the equipment will lead to serious
consequences.
Be sure to turn the power off after using it.
Measurement precautions
To avoid electric shock accident and short circuit, please operate the
instrument as following:
Do not test the voltage over 150 VDC
Do not test the terminal-to-ground voltage over 160 VDC.
Do not test AC voltage.
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Be sure to connect the test lead correctly.
Wear gloves of rubber or similar materials during measurement.
For achieving the measurement accuracy, it is recommended that the

equipment should be operated half an hour after power-on.
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Chapter 1 Size and Installation
1 .1 Dimension
ELP/DCH series electronic load dimension
Figure 1.1 Appearance of instrument
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Figure 1.2 Instrument dimension 1
Figure 1.3 Instrument dimension 2
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1.2 Installation
This instrument is intended for indoor use in a pollution degree 2 environment. Please refer to the
specifications table for the allowable environment operating limits.
Figure 1.6 E-Load outline diagram (unit mm)
There are 2 cabinet mounting holes on the both sides of the E-load. After removing the gap, it can be
used for cabinet installation and positioning.
1.3 Plug in Power Cord
Connect an appropriate IEC power cord to the DC Load and plug the power cord into an AC power
outlet. Please find the following power cord type in different countries and areas.
Ensure that the line voltage selector switch on the back panel is set to match your line voltage. Failure
to do so could result in damage to the instrument.
Figure 1.7 4 types of power cord for different countries and area
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Chapter 2 Quick Start
This chapter describes the power-on check procedure for the ELP/DCH Series load to
ensure that the E-load is properly started and used during initialization. It also
introduces the E-load front panel, rear panel, keyboard button functions and LCD
display function to ensure that you can quickly understand the appearance, structure
and button usage of the E-load before operating the E-load.
2.1 Product Introduction
With dynamic, automatic test, LED, List, OCP, EFFECT, battery and short and many other
test functions, ELP/DCH series E-load is mainly used for battery, AC-DC, DC-DC
modules, chargers and electronic components and other product performance testing. It
provides a best solution for design development and production line testing.
ELP/DCH series E-load supports RS232, RS485, and Ethernet communication interfaces
to fit your versatile solution and testing needs.
2.2 Features
1) 24-bit true color LCD display (liquid crystal display), GUI operation interface;
2) 500kHz synchronous sampling, 10Hz, 0.1mV/0.01mA stable resolution output;
3) Four basic function modes:
 CV constant voltage mode
 CC constant current mode
 CW constant power mode
 CR constant resistance mode
4) Multiple extended function modes:
LIST mode
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simulate a variety states of load change.
OCP mode
Over current protection point test mode.
EFFECT mode
Load effect test mode.
AUTO mode
5) Actual LED simulation to test LED power.
6) Voltage/current ripple test (Vpp, Ipp );
7) Professional battery test function (BATTERY);
8) Dynamic Test Mode (DYNA);
9) High-speed dynamic frequency conversion scanning function (SWEEP)
10) Short circuit mode (SHORT);
11) Shortcut mode supports 10 sets of global data storage and reading (SHORTCUT);
12) No loading mode (OFF);
13) Support Von and Voff functions;
14) Remote compensation measurement mode (REMOTE);
15) Memory capacity up to 200*8 groups;
16) Intelligent fan system fan automatically initiated activate according based on changing
to the ambient temperatures
17) Built-in Buzzer as an early warning reminder;
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18) Power-off to maintain memory function;
19) USB port upgrade procedure;
20) Electrically isolated communication for I/O interface, RS232/485, NET network port;
2.3 Front Panel

The following picture is the front panel for the ELP/DCH E-Load. All models have the
same front panel, only the terminal section will vary based on the model.
Figure 2.1 front panel
Item Description
1 Warning lights for loading failure or other warning states
2 U disk interface
3 Power-up key
4 Function keys
5 E-Load input terminal
6 Operating keys
7 Digital keys
8 Operating keys
9 LCD display panel
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10 SENSE Remote compensation port
Front panel key description

When in the standby state, the panel POWER button light is red,
press the POWER button for 3s, the power is turned on, the screen is
lit, and the panel button light turns green.
In the working mode, press the key SET to set the parameters
corresponding to the mode.
Long press to open/close the keyboard lock;
when the status bar icon is , all other keys are invalid.
When the E-load is in the working mode, press this key to select the
expected load modes.
Press this key to switch the interface between load, system
configuration, system parameter setting and loading the setting files.
In the working mode interface, adjust the cursor position and adjust
the loading value. Move the status bar position on another interface.
Trigger the E-load in specific working mode
Confirm the selected value or enter the setting menu.
Cancellation of operation or moving back to the top menu.
Loading or unloading the load.
4 basic working modes(CV/CC/CW/CR) shortcut keys.
11 digital keys and is backspace key
2.4 LCD Status Bar Function

The following screen is ELP/DCH series E-oad LCD display interface.The status bar is
the top line icons. There are several icons on the status bar in the top line.
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Figure 2.2 LCD interface
Item Description
1 Instrument operating mode and status bar (described in the below table);
2 Readback value display
3 Present loading value edit box
4 E-load protection limit setting
5 E-load conversion parameter value display
Status bar icon description
The remote compensation function is turned on.
Through the SENSE port at the rear panel of E-load, the output
voltage of the power supply under test is collected.
Using remote sensing, you can sense the voltage at the power
supply's terminals, effectively removing the effect of the voltage drop
in the connection wire.
Loading automatically while start setup voltage > VON voltage
Stop loading while shutdown voltage < Voff voltage
Shortcut mode is on
Keyboard lock.
Icon is , keyboard locks, long press to unlock.
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means E-load connecting to the PC, it is allowed to Send
commands on the PC to perform related operations on the E-load.
2.5 Rear Panel

The following picture is the rear panel for the ELP/DCH E-load.
Figure2.3 Rear panel
Item Description
1 Cooling holes
0 to full-scale current, corresponding to 0-10V output, can be connected

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to the oscilloscope
3 Hardware Power button
4 Power inlet ( AC 100~240V input)
5 LAN communication port
6 SENSE port for voltage sense compensation
7 DB9 communication interface, RS232/485
I/O interface connector, this I/O interface need to be powered by external

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power
2.6 First turn-on checkout

The successful self-test process indicates that the E-load meets the factory standards and
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can be used by the user normally. Before operating the E-load, make sure you understand
the safety instructions.
Ensure that the line voltage selector switch on the back panel is
set to match your line voltage. Failure to do so could result in
damage to the instrument.
Connect an appropriate power cord to the E-Load and plug the
power cord into an AC power outlet. Ensure that nothing is
connected to the INPUT terminals.
Before operating the E-load, ensure it is well grounded.
To prevent damaging the E-load, please pay special attention to
positive and negative polarities of E-load during connection!
2.6.1 Self-test Process

The standard E-load self-test process is as follows:
1) Connect an appropriate IEC power cord to the E-load and plug the power cord into an
AC power outlet. Press the hardware power button at the back panel. At this time, soft
power switch button lights up red in the front panel, long press the soft power switch to
power on the instrument.(if the E-load using soft power switch button)
2) After the E-load initialization completed, the LCD display shows the working mode
information.
Figure 2.4 CV Work mode interface
2.6.2 In the Event of a Problem

If the E-load fails to power up, the following troubleshooting steps will help you to solve the
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problem.
1. Make sure the power cord is connected properly and the power switch has been
pushed in to ON.
Go to step 2 ---- when the power cord is well connected
Back to step 1----- when the power cord is wrongly connected
2. Check the hardware Power button at the back panel in ON state and the soft Power
Switch at the front panel is lit red.( if the E-load using soft power switch button )
Go to step 3--- YES

Press the Power button to turn on the instrument and to see if the exception is
cleared------NO.
3. Check whether the voltage of power supply is larger than the rated voltage of the
equipment.
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Chapter 3 Functions and Features

This chapter will introduce functions and features of ELP/DCH E-load in the following
sections:
 Basic operation modes
 LIST function
 OCP over current test function
 EFFT load effect test function
 AUTO automatic test function
 DYNA dynamic test function
 BATT battery test function
 SHORT short-circuit simulation function
 LED load simulation function
 SWEEP dynamic frequency conversion scanning function
 TIMEING time measurement function
 DCR DC resistance measurement function;
 Measurement items
3.1 Basic Operation Modes

The E-load has four basic modes:
1) Constant current mode (CC)
2) Constant voltage mode (CV)
3) constant resistance mode (CR)
4) Constant power mode (CW)
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3.1.1 Constant Current Mode (CC)

In constant current mode, the DC E-load will sink a constant current, regardless of the
voltage of the source. See the figure below.
Figure 3.1 CC mode
In CC mode, the E-load provides two methods to set the constant current value.
1) In CC mode, use the numeric keys to input the current value, press the key to
confirm the setup constant current value, and press the key to load or unload the
source.
2) Press the key to move the cursor position and press the key to adjust the value
at the corresponding position.
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3.1.2 Constant Voltage Mode (CV)

In constant voltage mode, the E-load will cause a constant voltage to appear at its
terminals.
Figure 3.2 CV mode
In CV mode, the E- load provides two methods to modify the constant voltage value.
1) In CV mode, use the numeric keys to input the voltage value, press the key to
confirm the setup constant voltage value; press the button to ON/OFF the loading
test.
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3.1.3 Constant Resistance Mode (CR)

In constant resistance mode, the E-load will behave as a fixed resistance value. As shown
in the figure below, the E-load changes the current linearly as the input voltage changes.
Figure 3.3 CR mode
In CR mode, the E-load provides two methods to set the constant resistance value.
1) In CR mode, use the numeric keys to input the resistance value, press the key
to confirm the setup constant resistance value, and press the key to on/off the
loading test.
2) Press the key to move the cursor position and press the key to adjust the
value at the corresponding position.
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3.1.4 Constant Power Mode (CW)

In CW mode, the E-load will cause a constant power to be dissipated in the load.
As shown in the figure below, if the input voltage rises, the input current will decrease and
the power P(=V * I) will remain constant at the level of setup power.
Load input
voltage
V2
Power set
V3
I2 I3 I
Load current
Figure 3.4 CW mode
In CW mode, the E-load provides two methods to set the constant power value.
1) In CW mode, use the numeric keys to input the power value, press the key to
confirm the setup constant power value, and press the key to on/off the loading test.
In CW mode, the working loop of the instrument can be modified. (see parameter settings)
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3.2 List Operation
With LIST mode, E-load can loading an accurate, fast and complicated current, which can
be synchronized by internal or external signals to complete multiple quasi-bit load
precision tests.
Figure 3.5 LIST mode test interface
Edit the LIST file and trigger to operate this file.
Operation steps:
When different trigger sources are selected, the LIST function will form a variety of
complex sequences by editing step value, time and slope of each step to meet
complicated test requirements. LIST parameters comprise designation of input list file,
input step count (200 steps at maximum), step time (10uS~50S) as well as setting value
and slope of each step. The list file can be stored in non-volatile RAM available for a quick
output in case of usage. The user can edit 8 groups of list files at maximum.
In list mode ,press the key to enter the LIST parameter editing interface.
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Figure 3.6 Edit the LIST file
LIST parameter setting
Parameter Description
Curr Loading current
Time Duration, setting range 10uS ~ 50S
Rate Current slew rate 0.001-3A/uS
List mode setting: List test interface→SET
CONT Continuous mode--sequential loading mode
Counting mode-- when it receives a trigger signal, the load
CNT will start List operation for CNT cycles till completion. CNT
parameters can be set from 1 ~ 9999999.
Step mode-- when it receives a trigger signal, the E-load will
STEP perform the next step according to the next setting
parameter in the list file.
When setting the parameters:
press the key ADD to add one step
press the key DELE to delete one step
press the key PREV to go up one page
press the key NEXT to turn down one page.
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Users can edit up to 8 sets of list files. If the E-load operation mode is List operation, the
E-load will start a List operation when the key ON/OFF is pressed till completion or the
ON/OFF is pressed again to stop the loading.
Figure 3.7 LIST loading
For example:
Source under test: constant voltage source 24V, maximum output current 5A
Purposes: to test current output and voltage fluctuation at 5 voltage points of 1A, 2A, 3A,
4A, and 5A.
Operation steps:
1. Press the key to enter the mode selection page, press the up and down keys to
select LIST, and press the key to enter the LIST test interface.
2. In Figure 3.5, press the key to enter the setting interface, as shown in Figure 3.6.
3. Select the desired file number by pressing the key + /-, as shown in Figure 3.6
4. Use the up, down, left and right direction keys to select the mode as CONT (the
counting function only valid in CNT mode).
5. Set the first step current to 1A,time to 1mS and current rate to 3A/us through the up,
down, left and right keys.
6. Press the key ADD to increase the number of steps and set the parameters for each
step, as shown in Figure 3.6.
7. After the setting is completed, press the key to back to the list test interface,
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press the key to turn on/off the loading. The test waveform is shown in Figure 3.7.
3.3 OCP Test Function

The ELP/DCH series E-load is provided with over-current protection test function
(OCP). Under OCP test mode, when the voltage of source under test reached Von
value, delay for a while for the E-load to latch. Ascend value by step value at regular
interval. At the same time, check the E-load input voltage and judge whether it is
higher than standard voltage value. If higher, it indicates that OCP does not occur.
Repeat current stepping operation till the E-load operates to the cutoff current; If the
input voltage is always greater than the OCP trigger voltage, OCP does not occur. When
the input voltage is lower than the OCP trigger value, OCP occur and test
terminated. After the test, the over-load protection current is judged to be within the
set current range.
Figure 3.8 OCP test interface
Figure 3.9 OCP loading
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Figure 3.10 OCP parameter setting interface
OCP parameter
OCP parameter:
Istart Start Current
Iend End Current
Step Steps（1~1000）
Dwell Step duration（0.01~999.99）
V trig Trigger voltage level
Ocp Lo Lower limit of over-current
Ocp Hi Upper limit of over-current
Compare Comparison model
For example:
Scource under test: constant voltage source 24V, maximum output current 5A
Purposes: to judge the current value of over-current protection point between 4.8A and
5.2A or not.
Operation steps:
select OCP, and press the key to enter the OCP test interface.
2. In Figure 3.8, press the key to enter the setting interface, as shown in Figure
3.10. Use the up, down, left and right direction keys to set the parameters as shown in
Figure 3.10.
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3. The E-load starts loading from 3A and stops at 6A in 100 steps with a step value
0.03A. The delay of each step is 0.01S. When the power supply voltage is less than the
1V trigger voltage, the corresponding current value is the OCP current value, and it is
judged whether the OCP current value is within the upper and lower limits of the current.
The test waveform is shown in Figure 3.9
3.4 EFFT Function

EFFT test function, its principle shown in the figure below. The load will be carried by three
different load-mode Imin\Inormal\Imax. Each loading time continues for a preset time
(Delay), then record voltage values in different load-mode. According to the following
formula, finally calculated the load-regulation, the maximum differential pressure (ΔV),
and the internal resistance (Rs) of the power supply.
ΔV=Vmax-Vmin; Rs=ΔV/(Imax-Imin) ; Regulation=ΔV/Vnormal;
Figure 3.11 EFFT mode test interface
In the EFFT test interface, press to the key to enter the EFFT parameter editing
interface.
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EFFT setting parameter
Imin Draw minimum working current
Imax Draw maximum working current
Inor Draw normal working current
Delay Current duration per step
For example:
Source under test: constant voltage source 24V, output current 0-5A, normal working
current 3A.
Purposes: to calculate regulation=ΔV/Vnormal
Operation steps:
select EFFT, and press the key to enter the EFFT test interface, as shown in
Figure 3.11.
2. In Figure 3.11, press the key to enter the setting interface
3. Set minimum current at 0A, maximum current at 5A, normal current at 3A, delay value
at 0.5S.
4. The E-load will carry the three setup currents separately, record the corresponding
voltage value, and calculate ΔV, Rs, Reg. Observe whether the Reg test value meets the
design requirements
3.5 Auto test function

Auto test function is used for product inspection of the production line. The load current is
loaded and tested sequentially according to the steps edited in the file to automatic judge
the product qualified or not.
The E-load supports up to 8 files, each file supports up to 50 steps. Each load condition of
the step can be set, detection type (SPEC) and delay time (Delay). The delay time can be
set to wait for the trigger signal (when the time is greater than 99.99S), or it can be any
time ranging from 0.1S to 99.99S. The load condition supports a variety of working modes
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(Mode), and the detection types (SPEC) supported by different working modes are also
different. See the following table for details. The load parameters in each mode are also
different. See the corresponding chapters of each mode. Introduction.
Figure 3.12 AUTO test
Figure3.13 AUTO test editing page
Auto test file list
AUTO setting parameters
File 1-8 file available
Steps Each file allows 0 to 50 steps
V Start A trigger voltage value start to automatically load
Choose the appropriate voltage range according to the real test

V- range
condition
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Choose the appropriate current range according to the real test

I-range
condition
Step No. Select the specified step for parameter setting
Mode Description
OFF Empty
CC CC mode
CV CV mode
CW CW mode
CR CR mode
SHORT Short
OCP OCP
EFFT EFFECT
LED LED driver source test mode
Comparison type setting: AUTO parameter editing interface → comparison type
Curr Load current, valid in CC/CV/ CP/CR/LED mode
Volt Input voltage, valid in CC/CV/ CP/CR/LED mode
Pow Load power, valid in CC/ CV/CP/CR/LED mode
Res Equivalent resistance, valid in CC/ CV/CP/CR/LED mode
Vpp Ripple voltage, valid in CC/CV/CP/CR/LED/DYNA mode
Ipp Ripple current, valid in CC/ CV/ CP/ CR/LED/DYNA mode
OCP Over-current protection point, valid in OCP mode
Pmax Maximum output power point, valid in OCP mode
Reg. Load regulation, valid in Load Effect mode
Voltage difference between the two loads, valid in Load Effect

∆V
mode.
Rs Power supply series internal resistance, valid in Load Effect mode
Time setting Different modes have different test time settings
Duration/time
Load time
setting
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Test delay Time from start loading to read the test value
Unloading
wait time for completing a single step test (Figure 3.14)
time
Trigger output and test process setting: test page → press MENU → system
setting → press Enter → press the up and down keys to select the output item
Output mode
Level Level trigger (low level valid )
Pulse Pulse trigger（Pass 5mS,fail 10mS）
Output conditions
Pass Start trigger output (TRO) when the test passed
Fail Start trigger output (TRO) when the test failed
End Start trigger output (TRO) when the test ended
Disable Disable trigger output
Fail action
Continue to complete all measurements when the single

Cont
step detection item is judged to be unqualified.
The auto test is terminated immediately when the single

Abort
step item is judged to be unqualified.
Figure 3.14 Test time
For example:
Object under test: constant voltage source 24V, output current 0-5A, normal working
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current 3A.
Purposes: to test comprehensive performance of power supply

1. Load capacity test: 3A normal current, to compare voltage within range of 23.5~24.5V.
2. Over-current protection test: use OCP mode to test if the power supply over-current point
within the range of 4.8~5.2A.
3. Load effect test: use EFFT mode to test if the load effect of the power supply is within 0.5%.
4. Judgment qualified: output level signal when the test fails.
Operation steps:
select AUTO, and press the key to enter the AUTO test interface, as shown in
Figure 3.12.
2. In Figure 3.12, press the key to enter the setting interface, as shown in Figure 3.13.
3. Select the file 1 by pressing the key + /-, set the steps to 3.
4. Set auto trigger level to 5V. After using ON/OFF to start test for the first time, in the future,
when load detects an input voltage greater than 5V, the load will automatically turn on the
ON/OFF function.
5. Select step N, using numeric keys to set steps, and set the 1st step first.
6. Mode setting, select CC mode, and set the load value at 3A.
7. Compare type and voltage, to set upper limit to 24.5V and lower limit to 23.5V.
8. Set the load time to 1S, test delay to 0.5S, and unloading time to 0S, that is, no unloading
delay required, and directly start loading the next step.
9. Select step N, using numeric keys to set steps, and set the 2nd step.
10. Mode setting, select OCP mode, set start current to 3A and end current to 6A;
Select compare type at OCP, set upper limit value to 5.2, lower limit value to 4.8, step
time to 0.1S, trigger level to 1V, refer to Chapter 3.3 for details.
11. Set the unloading time. The power supply stops output after over-current occurred. We
here set the unloading time to 1S (different power supplies have different protection
recovery time, it is allowed to set unloading time), start to the next step until the power
supply restore to output.
12. Select step N, using numeric keys to input 3 to set the 3rd step.
13. Mode setting, select EFFT mode, set min current to 0A and max current to 5A, normal
current to 3A;
Select compare type at Reg., set upper limit value to 1, lower limit value to 0(0~1%),
Set test time to 1S, delay to 0.5S, and unload delay to 0 (that is, each current load time is
1S, and test and compare the data after 0.5S at each step),refer to Chapter 3.4 for
details.
14. press the key to return the test interface after set the 3 test steps.
15. Output level signal when test result is unqualified. Test interface → press key →
system setting → press key → press the up and down keys to select the output item.
Refer to Chapter 4.2 for how to set the parameters in details.
16. Set the output mode to level, output condition to unqualified, and failed action to stop.
This means, when the test result is unqualified, the TRO port outputs a low level signal.
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Stop testing the next steps when one step fails.
17. After the above settings are completed, press return test interface. Press to
start the test. Because start voltage is set to 5V, in the future, when the E-load detects an
input voltage greater than 5V, the E-load will automatically start to test.( If start voltage set
at 0V means to turn off this function)
18. After the test is completed, by the left and right buttons to go to test data interface.
Observe unqualified items and detailed test data.
3.6 Dynamic Function

The dynamic mode make the E-load to switch repeatedly between the two load currents.
This function is usually used to test dynamic characteristics of the source. The principle is
shown in the figure below. The E-load loaded the source with the current Ib for Tb time
interval and then according to the setting flow rate. The load-current drops to the Ia load in
setting flow rate, and the entire drop time and the Ib load duration are Tb. Then, the load
current rise in setting up-rate from Ia to the Ib load-current. So the E-load switch
repeatedly in this manner to detect the dynamic characteristics of the source. The varying
load causes the source to overshoot and fall, and the E-load will display the overvoltage
voltage peak Vp+ and the falling voltage valley Vp- in real time.
Figure 3.15 DYNA loading
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Figure 3.16 DYNA testing page
Figure 3.17 DYNA Setting Page
DYNA mode setting
In continuous mode, the E-load can load between high and

Conti
low current in different rise rates and duration.
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In pulse-mode, with dynamic test operation enabled, the
load will switch to Ib every time after receipt of a trigger

Pulse
signal and switch back to Ia value after maintaining Tb for
pulse width time.
In toggle mode, the load current will drop to Ia according to
Toggle the set current rate, or rise to Ib according to the set current
rate after receipt of every trigger signal.
DYNA setting parameters
Ia Low level loading current
Ta Low level current duration, setting range 10uS~50S
Ib High level loading current
Tb High level current duration, setting range 10uS~50S
Rise Rate Current rise time rate A/uS
Fall Rate Current fall time rate A/uS
Mode Continuous/ Pulse/ Toggle
Continuous mode
In continuous mode and dynamic function enabled, the E-load continuously switch
between two load values
Figure 3.18 DYNA- Continuous mode
Pulse mode
In pulse mode, after enabling dynamic test operation, the E-load will switch to Ib value
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every time after receipt of a trigger signal and switch back to Ta value after maintaining Tb
for pulse width time.
Figure 3.19 DYNA- pulse mode
TRIGGER mode
In toggle mode, after enabling dynamic test operation, the load will be switched
continuously between Ia value and Ib value after receipt of every trigger signal.
Figure 3.20 DYNA- trigger mode
Trigger control
When the dynamic test mode is set to pulse mode, or trigger mode, the trigger control is
activated. The trigger mode has 3 types:
1) Button trigger:
Trigger once when the TR button is pressed once;
2) External hardware input trigger:
Trigger when TRI terminal level in the rear panel of the E-load is continuously at a low
level of 5mS or more.
3) The host computer software controls the trigger.
For example:
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Object under test: constant voltage source 24V, output current 0-5A, normal working
current 3A.
Purposes: to test power supply dynamics characteristic, Vp+, Vp-
Operation steps:
select DYNA, and press the key to enter the DYNA test interface, as shown in
Figure 3.16.
3.17.
3. As shown in Figure 3.17, set the test mode to continuous test, high current Ib=3A,
high time Tb=1mS, low current Ia=1A, low time Ta=1mS,rise/fall rate=3A/uS.
4. After the above settings are completed, press to return the test interface, and
press to start the test.
5. Observe the values of Vp+ and Vp- during the test.
3.7 Battery test function

The CC,CP and CR mode can be applied for battery-capacity test with discharge
conditions. Discharging time and discharged capacity (AH or WH) of the battery can be
always observed during the test. When the battery discharge meets the setting
termination conditions, the E-load will completes the test and stop loading.
Figure 3.21 Battery mode test Page
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Figure 3.22 Battery mode setting page
BATT Setting parameters
Parameters Description
Mode Discharge mode CC/CW/CR
Value Load value in different discharge modes
Stop Time Discharge stop time (termination conditions)
Unit AH/WH
Stop Volt Discharge stop voltage (termination conditions)
Stop Cap Discharge stop capacity (termination conditions)
After the above setting confirmed, press the key to start testing. When the set stop
conditions is reached, the test will be stopped and the load input status turn to be OFF.
Press the key to stop testing, the light wil be OFF and the load input status turns
to be OFF, the battery stops discharging.
Source under test: 18650 battery rated voltage 3.7V, capacity 2400mAh.
Purpose: check the battery with a capacity of 2400 mAh when it discharging from
full-charge to the lowest voltage
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Operation steps:
select BATT, and press the key to enter the BATT test interface, as shown in
Figure 3.21.
3.22.
3. As shown in Figure 3.22, set the discharge mode to CC mode, current at 1A, stop time
at 0S (when the stop condition is set to 0, it does not participate in the stop judgment.),
the stop voltage at 3V, and the stop capacity at 2.4Ah.
4. After the setting is completed, press the key to back to the test interface, press
the key to start testing.

5. In the above conditional test, when the battery voltage is lower than 3V, or the
capacity is accumulated to 2.4Ah, the test will stop immediately.
3.8 Short-circuit Simulation Function

The E-load can simulate a short circuit to the source under test. This function is used to
check whether the protection function of the source operated normally under the
short-circuited condition.
Under board operation, press the key to switch short circuit status.
Actual current value consumed by E-load at short circuit depends on the existing current
range of the E-load. The maximum short-circuit current is 110% of current range.
The short circuit test interface is as follows:
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Figure 3.23 Short-circuit mode test Page
3.9 LED Simulation Function

The E-load can simulate the LED at the input, press the key on the E-load front
panel to select the LED function to switch the LED working state. The LED equivalent
circuit is as follows:
Figure 3.24 LED I-V curve
Io ----rated working current, which should be set as the rated current of measured LED
driver.
Vo ---- rated working voltage, which can be set as any value of output voltage range of the
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measured LED driver
Rd --- Resistance of LED driver, can be calculated by V-I curve
Rd Coefficient = Rd / (Vo / Io)
Vf——LED Positive conduction bias, can be calculated from the Rd, please find the
specific example as follows.
Rf ——resistivity of the working point, can be calculated from the Rd
LED is equivalent to the resistor Rd and the power source Vf in series. Its I-V curve is
equivalent to the tangent of the true LED nonlinear VI curve at the operating point (Vo,
Io),as shown in Figure 3.24:
Vo = Vf + Io×Rd;--------------------- formula 3.1
Let Vf = a×Vo; (a<1)
Vo = a×Vo + Io×Rd;
Vo
Rd = (1 − a) ×
Io
Let coeff = Rf = 1-a
Vo
That is Rd = Rf × Io
Io
a = 1 − Rd × Vo;--------------------- formula 3.2
By checking LED specification to know Vo, Io, and Rd, a can be calculated by formula 3.2;
Io
Rf = 1 − a = Rd × Vo ;----------------- formula 3.3
Figure 3.25 LED Mode setting Page
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LED setting parameters
Parameters Description
Led Vo Voltage of operating point
Led Io Current of operating point
Led Rf Coefficient Coeff
Io is given by LED Driver, if there is an error between the actual output and the set value,
the corresponding load value Vo will be different. For example, if Io is set to 1A and the
actual output current of the power supply is 1.1A, the actual output voltage value will also
be higher. It is normal for a slight deviation to the output voltage. The specific formula is as
follows:
The actual load-value is loaded according to the following formula:

Vo
Vx = (1 − Coeff) × Vo + Ix × Coeff × ;
Io
Vx:The output voltage of the LED driver under actual load adjustment.
Ix:The output current of the LED driver under actual load adjustment.
Set different Vo, Io and Rf, the calculation above will bring different data.
Figure 3.26 LED mode testing page
Parameter calculation:
The users need to set Vo, Io, Rf in LED mode.
Vo, Io can be obtained from the parameters described the LED characteristic. The real
load is usually a LED string (n pieces LED in series). Vo should be set to n times the
single-section parameter. It can also be set to any value in the LED driver output voltage
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range. Regardless of the number of LED in series, the operating point resistance Rd is
equal to Coeff (Coeff<1) multiplied by the value of Vo/Io.
Therefore, the user can get Io from the rated output current of LED driver and calculate
the RdCoeff parameter according to I-V curve on LED specification. It is allowed for users
to perform any real LED simulation loading on the LED driver by arbitrarily adjusting within
the output voltage range of LED driver.
Example:
LED Driver has a output current Io of 350mA and output voltage range of 20~50V
A LED light bar has 10 piece LEDs in series, each single LED I-V curve showed in Figure
3.27.
The working voltage Vo of a single LED at 350mA is 3.44V, the sum working voltage is
34.4V when 10 piece LED in series.
Purpose: test LED driver specification
Operation steps:
select LED, and press the key to enter the LED test interface, as shown in
Figure 3.26.
3.25, set Vo=34.4V,Io=0.35A,Rf=0.173 . Then Rf is calculated as follows:
3. According to the V-I curve in Figure 3.27, the tangent line slope of the working point is
the operating point resistance Rd,
Figure 3.27 LED lamp V-I curve
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3.52−3.35
so a single LED Rd = Rd= =1.7 Ω
0.4−0.3
Io 0.35
From formula 3.3, Rf= Rd×Vo=1.7×3.44=0.173
4. After the setting is completed, press the key to back to the test interface, press the
key to start testing.
3.10 SWEEP dynamic frequency conversion scanning
The E-load provides a variable frequency sweep function to capture the Vp+ and Vp- of
the power supply under test in the most severe conditions. Be similar to the DYNA mode,
the E-load switch repeatedly between the two loads according to the preset current rise
rate and current drop rate, and the difference is that the duration of each current level will
be determined by the sweep frequency and duty cycle (Duty). At the same time, the
scanning frequency will also gradually increase from the starting scanning frequency
(Fstart) to the cutting frequency (Fend), the step frequency is (Fstep), and the scanning
duration of each frequency point is single frequency time (Dwell) ,during the scanning
process, the input voltage will overshoot and fall accompanied by the transient of the
current. The E-load will display the voltage peak (Vp+) during overshoot and the voltage
valley (Vp-) at the time of the fall, and finally show the maximum of Vp+ ,the minimum of
Vp-, and the frequency point at which each occurs.
Press the key on the front panel of the E-load and select the SWEEP function to
switch the test mode.
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Figure 3.28 SWEEP function testing page
Figure 3.29 SWEEP function setting Page
SWEEP setting parameters

Low current（Imin） Low level load current
High current（Imax） High level load current
Starting frequency（Fstart） Initial scan frequency, 0.01Hz~50KHz
Cut-off frequency （Fend） Cut-off scan frequency, 0.01Hz~50KHz
Step frequency （Fstep） Step frequency, 0.01Hz~50KHz
Single frequency time （Dwell） Single frequency point
duration,0.001S~99.999S
Duty cycle （Duty） Duty cycle,1%~99%
Rising rate ↗ Current rise rate 0~3
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Rate of decline ↗ Current drop rate 0~3
Auto: auto-execute by setting

Operating mode（mode） Manual: Press the up and down keys to adjust
the frequency, step frequency is Fstep
Test case: constant voltage source is 24V, output current is 0-5A, normal working current
is 3A.
Test purpose: Power Dynamics, Vp+, Vp-.
Setup steps:
select SWEEP, and press the key to enter the SWEEP test interface shown in Figure
3.28.
2. As shown in Figure 3.28,in the SWEEP interface, press the key to enter the setting
interface shown in Figure 3.29.
3. Set the E-load according to the parameters shown in Figure 3.29. The load will be carried
for 0.1S from the frequency of 50Hz when high level is 3A and low level is 1A, and then switch
to 60Hz for 0.1S stepping of 10Hz. In this way, the load will stop to be carried until the
frequency reaches 1000Hz.
4. After the setting is completed, press to exit to the test interface, press the key to
start/stop the test.
3.11 TIMING Time measurement
The E-load provides time measurement function with an accuracy of 0.1mS. Under the
predetermined load condition, the E-load automatically captures 2 trigger signals and
calculates the time interval. After the test is completed, the E-load shows the time interval
(Time) of the two triggers. Press the key on the front panel of the E-load and select the
TIMING function to switch the test mode.
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Figure 3.30 TIMING mode test Page
Figure 3.31 TIMING mode setting interface
TIMING function parameter table:

TIMING parameter settings
Load mode（Load mode） CC/CV/CP/CR/OFF available
Load Value（Load Val） Set the load value of current, voltage, etc.
Starting trigger setting（TRIG.START）
Trigger signal（Signal） VOLT/CURR/EXT(External trigger)
Trigger mode（Edge） rise（RISE）/fall（FALL）
When the voltage, current, etc. trigger setting

Trigger value（level）
value is started, the timing starts.
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Ending trigger setting（TRIG.END）
Trigger signal（Signal） VOLT/CURR/EXT(External trigger)
Trigger mode（Edge） rise（RISE）/fall（FALL）
When the voltage, current, etc. trigger setting

Trigger value（level）
value is started, the timing starts.
For example: constant voltage source is 24V, output current is 0-5A, normal working current is
3A.
Test purpose: Power climb time, the time of the power climbing from 2.4V to 21.6V.
Setup steps：
1. Press the key to enter the mode selection page, press the up and down keys to select
TIMING, and press the key to enter the TIMING test interface diagram shown in Figure
3.30.
2. As shown in Figure 3.30, in the TIMING interface, press the key to enter the setting
interface shown in Figure 3.31.
3. Set the load parameters according to the values shown in Figure 3.31. the waiting time is
from the load detection to the rising edge of 2.4V to the load detection to the rising edge of
21.6V, is equal to the climb time of the power supply. The minimum detection time is 100uS.
4. After the setting is completed, press to exit to the test interface, press the key to
start/stop the test.
3.12 DCR DC Resistance Measurement Function
Load provides DCR DC resistance measurement function. Open remote compensation

mode when testing, see 4.2.1 for setting methods. The test adopts four-terminal
connection method, and the measured value is more true and reliable.
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As shown above, connect the battery to be tested, turn on the remote compensation
function, and then go to the test page.
Set the steps as follows:
1. Press to enter the mode selection page, press up and down key selection DCR,
press key to enter the DCR test interface figure 3.32.
Figure 3.32 DCR Model Test Interface
2. Figure 3.32 under the DCR interface, press to enter the setup interface figure
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3.33.
Figure 3.33 DCR Mode Setup Interface
3. Set test parameters.
DCR Setting Parameters

Parameters Note
Imin Battery minimum discharge current
Imax Maximum discharge current of battery
V Io Lower limit for voltage comparison
V hi Voltage comparison upper limit
R lo Lower limit of resistance comparison
R hi Resistance comparison upper limit
TrigMode Automatic and manual
Delay2 Duration of load current per step
4. Press to exit to the test interface and press to start / stop the test.
3.13 Measurement item
The E-Load’s measurement items include: load-voltage, load-current, load-resistance,

load-power, ripple-voltage Vpp, and ripple-current Ipp.
3.13.1 Voltage, current, resistance and power measurement
The E-load display the average voltage value and the average current value in real time at
measurement page. The maximum measurement bandwidth is 250kHz, and accurate
measurement can also be realized under large ripple conditions. The E-load provides two
measurement rates, fast and slow. In the harsh conditions, we recommend that you use slow
rate, which can achieve better stable reading. Voltage and current are set with two rangs (see
Chapter 4.1 System Settings for specific gear settings). Using small rang can achieve more
accuracy if necessary.
The value of load-resistance and load-power corresponding to load-voltage and load-current
can be read directly in the PARA column.
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3.13.2 Ripple measurement

The E-load can test voltage ripple (Vpp), current ripple (Ipp) and display in real-time. The
measurement method is different from the traditional measurement of oscilloscope with
blocking capacitance. The E-load ripple measurement within the measurement bandwidth
behave a good flat, so the ripple measurement is more accurate and has extremely high
repeatability. However, the traditional measurement method will cause the switch ripple to be
attenuated due to the capacity of electrolytic capacitor, and the cable. The difference of
capacity result in varying degrees of attenuation, has both large errors and poor repeatability.
In general, the ripple contains two different frequency bands of the power frequency ripple and
the switching ripple, and the ripple of the load is measured as the combined amount of the two
ripples.
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Chapter 4 System settings and Save function

Press key to go to system configuration and save f interface, as shown below:
Figure 4.1 MENU Page

The system settings is used to set the parameters of the load, such as range, protection, Von,
Voff, etc.
The parameter settings mainly contain common parameters setting of the load,
communication and output interface signals.
The save function mainly stores and recalls the common setting for convenient and fast
usage.
4.1 System Settings
In MENU page, select the item SYSTEM and press the key to enter the parameter
setting page, as shown below.
Figure 4.2 System Setting
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System Setting（SYSTEM）
V-Range LOW low voltage range 0~15.2V

HIGH high voltage range 0~152V
I-Range LOW low current range 0~3.2A
HIGH high current range 0~32A
I-Prot Exceed the set value of 0.0002~32A, load protection
P-Prot Exceed the set value of 0.001~155W, load protection
Von Set 0V means the function is off.
Set 0~152V means Von function is on.
Voff Set 0V means the function is off.
Sett 0~152V means Von function is on.
Rise Rate Set current rise rate of 0.001~3A/uS
Fall Rate Set current fall rate of 0.001~3A/uS
Von Delay Set Von delay time from 0 to 9.999S
V Slew Set 0.001V/mS
Power Supply AUTO, automatic detection of power supply type
CC, constant current power supply such as: LED
power supply
CV, constant voltage power supply such as: most
switching power supply
4.1.1 Von/Voff Function
When user is testing some power products which voltage rise slowly, and the E-load
have loaded before power products is power-up, the power product may latch protection.
In this case, you’d batter set Von on.Then E-load will load when power voltage is higher
than this value by setting VON value.
Please confirm the necessity of setting loading voltage, this step

provides convenience for limiting working voltage value of the source
under test. If no necessary, don’t set the loading voltage without
authorization to prevent unnecessary trouble from failure of loading.
The user can set the Von voltage value under the System setting page to control the
ON/OFF state of the E-load. If the instrument cannot load, please firstly check whether
the VON function is on. If yes, reset the Von value to minimum value (which may be
directly set as 0. If minimum voltage value of instrument is not 0, press 0 for confirmation
and the menu will automatically set the value as minimum value).
When VON LATCH function is on, the E-load starts load only when the power voltage
rises and is higher than Von Point loading voltage. When the power voltage drops and is
lower than Von Point unloading voltage, the load will not unload, as shown in the figure
below:
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Figure 4.3 Von、Voff

If Von-Delay parameter is set, the E-load will load, when the source voltage reached Von
and have delayed for Von-Delay time.
4.1.2 Source Type Selection Function
The E-load has the function of automatically detecting the type of source under test. But
in some special cases, the source loaded dosen’t meet your expectations. you can set
the corresponding parameters manully according to your source type,and the E-load will
load it according to the type of source you selected.
In MENU page, select the SYSTEM item and press the key to enter the parameter
setting page. Select the source type under test.
4.2 Configuration
In MENU page, select the item CONFIG and press the key to enter the parameter
setting page, as shown below.
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Figure 4.4 Configuration Page
Configuration setting
MEASURE SET
Fast Real-time display and loading test
Rate Display and loading test after multiple
Slow
sampling
OFF Remote sense function OFF
Remote sense
ON Remote sense function ON
OFF Key sound function OFF
Key sound
ON Key sound function ON
EN In English
Language
CN In Chinese
OFF Shortcut call function OFF
Shortcut Call
ON Shortcut call function ON
Communication Set
RS232 RS232 Communication
Communication Mode
RS485 RS485 Communication
9600
19200
Baud Rate
38400
57600
Protocol SCPI SCPI protocol
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Address Address range from 1~99

ON: One interface and address bit controls multiple
E-loads
Multi loads communication
OFF:
Multiple interfaces control multiple E-loads
OUTPUT
LEVEL- high level as default, low level when there is

an output
Output Mode
PLUSE-high level as default, output 5mS pulse when
the test result is qualified; output 10mS pulse when
the test result is unqualified
Qualified-output when the test is qualified
Condition Failed- output when the test is failed

End: output when the test ended
Closed-no output
Continue: continue testing when it fails
Fail Op.
Stop: stop testing when it fails
COLOR
Green-font Green
WIN
Yellow-font yellow
Blue-font blue
Light gray-light gray background

Back Color
Dark gray- dark gray background
Black-black background
4.2.1 Remote Sense Compensation Mode
If the E-load consumes large current, a large voltage drop will be detected in connection
line between tested instrument and E-load terminal. To ensure measurement accuracy, a
remote sense measurement terminal is provided at E-load rear board to compensate
voltage drop lost in wire. Operation steps as below:
1. Press to enter the parameter setting interface;
2. Move the cursor to the test setting - the remote compensation sense
3. Select ON/OFF to turn on/off remote sense function. Status bar shows REMOTE
when the remote sense function is ON.
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Figure 4.5 Remote Sense Setting Page

Remote measurement access, please refer to the figure as below.
Wiring Diagram of Remote Sense:
Figure 4.6 Remote-Sense wiring Diagram
If the remote compensation started, the wiring must be the same as above,
otherwise the voltage detection function will be fail. The REMOTE prompt will be
displayed in the status bar of the display.
4.2.2 Shortcut Call Mode

The E-load provides the Shortcut Call function. After the function is enabled, the user can quickly call up
the 10 sets of setup parameters stored in the SAVE (see 4.3) function by directly pressing the 0~9
number keys.
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If the Shortcut Call is enabled, the digital 0~9 keys will change the
original function, only the calling function is retained, and the
display status bar will display SHORTCUT. When Shortcut Call is
turned off, the numeric keys will return to normal.
4.2.3 Trigger Output Settings
The E-load has a TRO signal output port at the rear panel. In the auto mode and
over-current protection mode, when an output signal is required, you can program the
output signal, output condition, and the action after the test failed.
For example: set the output mode to Level, the output condition to Qualified and failed
action to Stop.
The TRO port level will change from high to low when the test is qualified, and will remain
the status until the next test begins. If a failure is encountered, the output is always high
and the test is stopped.
For more specific settings, refer to Chapter 4.2 Parameter Settings - Output and
Chapter 6.1 I/O Port Settings.
4.3 Save/Recall Function
The E-load can save parameters and working-mode up to 10 groups for convenient and
fast usage. For example, first set load parameters in CC mode, set the range under
MENU, and go to the SAVE for storage, the SAVE is as follows:
Figure 4.7 Save Setting Page
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Press the key SAVE to save above settings to the file 1 where the cursor is located, and rename it as
needed. If you need to call a saved test file, there are two ways:
1. Press the key to go to the setting page and select Save, then select the desired file and press
the key Loading to call the stored test mode.
2, the E-load provides a quick call function, that is,
In Menu page, select the item CONFIG-TEST SETTING-SHORTCUT CALL, as shown in Figure 4.8,
after the shortcut call enabled, you can directly use the 0~9 number keys to call the test file in the SAVE.
1~9 corresponds to file No.1~9, and 0 corresponds to file No.10. At this time, the number key has only a
shortcut call function and no data input function. If you need to restore the data input function, you can
close the shortcut call. As shown below:
Figure 4.8 Shortcut Cal Setting Page
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Chapter 5 Protection Function

The E-load is provided with following protective functions:
1. overvoltage protection (OVP),
2. over-current protection (OCP),
3. over-power protection (OPP),
4. over-temperature protection (OTP)
5. input v0oltage reverse protection (RV)
If any one of the above protections is enabled, the E-load will have corresponding actions.
Press any key on the front board to reset protection functions. For example, in case of
over-temperature protection, the E-load will give alarm and the input will automatically switch
to OFF status. The E-load LCD will display OTP and the WARNING indicator lights up.
5. 1 Over-voltage protection (OVP)
The E-load provides overvoltage protection. When the input voltage is higher than 110%
of the rated voltage, the E-load will display” OVER VOLT”, the E-load will be immediately
OFF and the buzzer will sound. Press any key to cancel the beeper.
Figure 5.1 OVP Page
5.2 Over-current protection (OCP)
The E-load provides over-current protection. When the input current is higher than the
setting current(See Chapter 4.1 - System Settings - Current Protection), the E-load will
display” OVER CURR”, the E-load will be immediately OFF and the buzzer will sound.
Press any key to cancel the beeper.
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Figure 5.2 OCP Page
5.3 Over-power protection (OVP)
The E-load provides over-power protection. When the input power is higher than the
setting power (See Chapter 4.1 - System Settings - Power Protection), the E-load will
display” OVER POW”, the E-load will be immediately OFF and the buzzer will sound.
Press any key to cancel the beeper.
Figure 5.3 OPP Page
5.4 Over-temperature protection (OTP)
When internal temperature higher than 80 °C, the E-load will enter the state of
temperature protection and LCD will display “OVER TEMP”. At this time, the E-load will
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automatically be OFF and the buzzer will sound. Press any key to cancel the beeper.
Figure 5.4 OTP Page
5.5 Input Voltage Reverse Protection (RV)
When the polarity of the input voltage is reversed, the E-load will display” REVERSE”, the
E-load will be immediately OFF and the buzzer will sound. until the wiring is disconnected,
press any key to cancel the beeper.
Figure 5.5 Input Voltage Reverse Protection Page
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Chapter 6 I/O Interface

The E-load provides I/O interface, which is convenient for the user to connect the external
control signal output and other control units to complete the automatic test.
6.1 I/O Interface
Figure 6.1:I/O interface
1, EXV: external power supply interface
2, GND: ground
3, EOC: test completion signal output
4, TRO: trigger signal output port
5, TRI: trigger signal input port
6.2 I/O Interface Function
The port circuit diagram is as follows:
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1. The EXV port is an external power supply input port. It can be accessed when the
user-specified voltage is required. When the external voltage is not connected, the
internal isolation E5V is supplied.
2. GND is the isolated power ground.
3. The EOC port is the test completion signal. EOC is high level during the test and waiting
for the test. After the test completes EOC outputs low level.
4. The TRO is the trigger output port. In the modes like AUTO, OCP, which needs to judge,
the output mode can be set to output the signal required by the user for the user to
connect to other devices. For specific settings, please refer to the parameter settings in
Chapter 4.2 - Output.
5. The TRI is the trigger input port. When the TRI port is connected to the low level
(short-circuited with GND), the test can be started or ended. In the STEP mode of LIST
and the Toggle in DYNA mode , the TRI port has the same function to .
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Chapter 7 Specifications
We use FS (full scale) to define measurement tolerances.
FS: Maximum display value or measurement range.
7.1 Main Specifications
Model ELP/DCH8402 ELP/DCH8402B ELP/DCH8402C

Input voltage 15V 150V 50V 500V 15V 150V
Input current 24A 240A 12A 120A 50A 500A
Input power 4000W
Mini. operating
1V@240A 2.5V@120A 1.5V@500A
voltage
Mini. rise time at
100us 100us 100us
full-scale current
CV mode
Range 15V 150V 50V 500V 15V 150V
Resolution 0.2mV 2mV 0.7mV 7mV 0.2mV 2mV
Accuracy ±(0.05%+0.025%FS)
CC mode
Range 24A 240A 12A 120A 50A 500A
Resolution 0.3mA 3mA 0.1mA 1mA 0.7mA 7mA
Accuracy ±(0.1%+0.1%FS)
CR mode
Range 0.1Ω~7.5kΩ 0.1Ω~7.5kΩ 0.1Ω~7.5kΩ
Resolution 16Bits
Accuracy ±0.1%
CW mode
Range 4000W
Resolution 16Bits
Accuracy ±（0.2%+0.2%FS）
Dynamic mode
Ta＆Tb 10us~50s
Minimum
10us
resolution
Maximum
2.5A/us 1A/us 5A/us
up/down slope
Read-back voltage
Range 15V 150V 50V 500V 15V 150V
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Accuracy ±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
Read-back current
Range 24A 240A 12A 120A 50A 500A
Resolution 0.1mA 1mA 0.09mA 0.9mA 0.3mA 3mA
Read-back Ripple
Range（R/I） 150V/240A 500V/120A 150V/500A
bandwidth 10Hz~250kHz
Accuracy ±1%
Protection range
Overpower
4200W
protection
Overcurrent
252A 126A 525A
protection
Overvoltage
158V 525V 158V
protection
Over-temperature
≒85℃
protection
Specification
Size (length *
624mm*483mm*177mm
width * height)
Weight（Kg） 39kg
Model HP8502 HP8502B HP8502C

Input power 5000W
Mini. operating
1V@240A 2.5V@120A 1.5V@500A
voltage
Mini. rise time at
100us 100us 100us
full-scale current
CV mode
Range 15V 150V 50V 500V 15V 150V
Accuracy ±(0.025%+0.05%FS)
CC mode
Range 24A 240A 12A 120A 50A 500A
CR mode
Range 0.1Ω~7.5kΩ 0.1Ω~7.5kΩ 0.1Ω~7.5kΩ
Resolution 16Bits
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Accuracy ±0.1%
CW mode
Range 5000W
Resolution 16Bits
Dynamic mode
Ta＆Tb 10us~50s
Minimum
10us
resolution
Maximum
2.5A/us 1A/us 5A/us
up/down slope
Read-back voltage
Range 15V 150V 50V 500V 15V 150V
Accuracy ±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
Read-back current
Range 24A 240A 12A 120A 50A 500A
Read-back Ripple
Range（R/I） 150V/240A 500V/120A 150V/500A
Accuracy ±1%
Protection range
Overpower
5250W
protection
Overcurrent
252A 126A 525A
protection
Overvoltage
158V 525V 158V
protection
Over-temperature
≒85℃
protection
Specification
Size (length *
624mm*483mm*177mm
width * height)
Weight（Kg） 44kg
Model HP8602 HP8602B HP8602C

Input power 6000W
Mini. operating
1.5V@240A 2.5V@120A 1.5V@500A
voltage
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Mini. rise time at

100us 100us 100us
full-scale current
CV mode
Range 15V 150V 50V 500V 15V 150V
Accuracy ±(0.025%+0.05%FS)
CC mode
Range 24A 240A 12A 120A 50A 500A
CR mode
Range 0.1Ω~7.5kΩ 0.1Ω~7.5kΩ 0.1Ω~7.5kΩ
Resolution 16Bits
Accuracy ±0.1%
CW mode
Range 6000W
Resolution 16Bits
Dynamic mode
Ta＆Tb 10us~50s
Minimum
10us
resolution
Maximum
2.5A/us 1A/us 5A/us
up/down slope
Read-back voltage
Range 15V 150V 50V 500V 15V 150V
Accuracy ±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
Read-back current
Range 24A 240A 12A 120A 50A 500A
Read-back Ripple
Range（R/I） 150V/240A 500V/120A 150V/500A
Accuracy ±1%
Protection range
Overpower
6300W
protection
Overcurrent
252A 126A 525A
protection
Overvoltage
158V 525V 158V
protection
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Over-temperature
≒85℃
protection
Specification
Size (length *
624mm*483mm*177mm
width * height)
Weight（Kg） 50kg
Model ELP/DCH8802 ELP/DCH8802B ELP/DCH8802C

Input power 8000W
Mini. operating
1.5V@240A 2V@120A 1.5V@500A
voltage
Mini. rise time at
100us 100us 100us
full-scale current
CV mode
Range 15V 150V 50V 500V 15V 150V
CC mode
Range 24A 240A 12A 120A 50A 500A
CR mode
Range 0.1Ω~7.5kΩ 0.1Ω~7.5kΩ 0.1Ω~7.5kΩ
Resolution 16Bits
Accuracy ±0.2%
CW mode
Range 8000W
Resolution 16Bits
Dynamic mode
Ta＆Tb 10us~50s
Minimum
10us
resolution
Maximum
2.5A/us 1A/us 5A/us
up/down slope
Read-back voltage
Range 15V 150V 50V 500V 15V 150V
Accuracy ±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
Read-back current
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Range 24A 240A 12A 120A 50A 500A

Read-back Ripple
Range（R/I） 150V/240A 500V/120A 150V/500A
Accuracy ±1%
Protection range
Overpower
8400W
protection
Overcurrent
252A 126A 525A
protection
Overvoltage
158V 525V 158V
protection
Over-temperature
≒85℃
protection
Specification
Size (length *
624mm*483mm*8U
width * height)
Weight（Kg） 95kg
Model ELP/DCH8103B ELP/DCH8103C ELP/DCH8123B ELP/DCH8123C

Input voltage 50V 500V 15V 150V 50V 500V 15V 150V
Input current 24A 240A 50A 500A 24A 240A 50A 500A
Input power 10kW 12kW
Mini. operating
1.5V@240A 1.5V@500A 2.5V@240A 1.5V@500A
voltage
Mini. rise time at
100us
full-scale current
CV mode
Range 50V 500V 15V 150V 50V 500V 15V 150V
Resolution 0.7mV 7mV 0.2mV 2mV 0.7mV 7mV 0.2mV 2mV
CC mode
Range 24A 240A 50A 500A 24A 240A 50A 500A
Resolution 0.3mA 3mA 0.7mA 7mA 0.3mA 3mA 0.7mA 7mA
CR mode
Range 0.1Ω~7.5kΩ 0.1Ω~7.5kΩ 0.1Ω~7.5kΩ 0.1Ω~7.5kΩ
Resolution 16Bits
Accuracy ±0.2%
CW mode
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Range 10kW 12kW

Resolution 16Bits
Dynamic mode
Ta＆Tb 10us~50s
Minimum
10us
resolution
Maximum
2.5A/us 5A/us 2.5A/us 5A/us
up/down slope
Read-back voltage
Range 50V 500V 50V 500V 50V 500V 15V 150V
Accuracy ±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
Read-back current
Range 24A 240A 50A 500A 24A 240A 50A 500A
Read-back Ripple
Range（R/I） 500V/240A 150V/500A 500V/240A 150V/500A
Accuracy ±1%
Protection range
Overpower
10500W 12600W
protection
Overcurrent
252A 525A 252A 525A
protection
Overvoltage
525V 158V 525V 158V
protection
Over-temperature
≒85℃
protection
Specification
Size (length *
624mm*483mm*8U
width * height)
Weight（Kg） 105Kg 115Kg

Mini. operating
2V@240A 1.5V@500A 2.5V@240A 1.5V@500A
voltage
Mini. rise time at
100us
full-scale current
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CV mode
Range 50V 500V 15V 150V 50V 500V 15V 150V
CC mode
Range 24A 240A 50A 500A 24A 240A 50A 500A
CR mode
Resolution 16Bits
Accuracy ±0.2%
CW mode
Range 14kW 16kW
Resolution 16Bits
Dynamic mode
Ta＆Tb 10us~50s
Minimum
10us
resolution
Maximum
up/down slope
Read-back voltage
Range 50V 500V 50V 500V 50V 500V 15V 150V
Accuracy ±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
Read-back current
Range 24A 240A 50A 500A 24A 240A 50A 500A
Read-back Ripple
Accuracy ±1%
Protection range
Overpower
14700W 16800W
protection
Overcurrent
252A 525A 252A 525A
protection
Overvoltage
525V 158V 525V 158V
protection
Over-temperature
≒85℃
protection
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Specification
Size (length *
624mm*483mm*12U
width * height)

Mini. operating
2V@240A 1.5V@500A 2.5V@240A 1.5V@500A
voltage
Mini. rise time at
100us
full-scale current
CV mode
Range 50V 500V 15V 150V 50V 500V 15V 150V
CC mode
Range 24A 240A 50A 500A 24A 240A 50A 500A
CR mode
Resolution 16Bits
Accuracy ±0.2%
CW mode
Range 18kW 20kW
Resolution 16Bits
Dynamic mode
Ta＆Tb 10us~50s
Minimum
10us
resolution
Maximum
up/down slope
Read-back voltage
Range 50V 500V 50V 500V 50V 500V 15V 150V
Accuracy ±(0.025%+0.025%FS)
Read-back current
Range 24A 240A 50A 500A 24A 240A 50A 500A
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Read-back Ripple
Accuracy ±1%
Protection range
Overpower
18900W 21000W
protection
Overcurrent
252A 525A 252A 525A
protection
Overvoltage
525V 158V 525V 158V
protection
Over-temperature
≒85℃
protection
Specification
Size (length *
624mm*483mm*12U 624mm*483mm*16U
width * height)
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Chapter 8 Communication Interfaces

This chapter mainly introduces the communication mode, method, and protocol of the
ELP/DCH series E-load.
8.1 Communication module
ELP/DCH series E-load is provided with three communication interfaces to

communicate with
a computer for selection, including RS232, RS485 and LAN.
i. Press any key on any work interface to enter the parameter setting interface;
ii. Press the left or right button to move the cursor to the communication mode box
under the communication setting bar;
iii. Select the RS232/RS485/LAN communication mode at the bottom of the screen.
8.2 DB9
Figure 6.1 DB9 pins of plug
①.GND
②.RS232-TXD
③.RS232-RXD
④.NC
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⑤.GND
⑥.NC
⑦.NC
⑧.485A
⑨.485B
8.3 Protocol
The ELP/DCH series of E-loads supports SCPI protocol. Its data frame structure
consists of four parts:
Set the additional address
(to be set only when multi-machine communication is on)
i. Press the key on any working interface to enter the parameter setting interface;
Ii. Press the left or right button to move the cursor to the address box under the
Communication setting bar;
Iii. Press the number keys to edit. After editing, press ENTER to confirm the operation.
Please note that this address should be an integer between 0 and 99.
Select the Baud rate
i. Press the key on any working interface to enter the parameter setting interface;
Ii. Press the left or right button to move the cursor to the address box under the Baud rate
setting bar
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Iii. Select the baud rate you want. At present, the E-load only supports 9600, 19200,
38400 and 57600.
8.4 SCPI Communication Instruction
1 *IDN?
Meaning: Query version number
Return:8151, V1.0
Example: query version number
Send: *IDN?
Back: 8151,V1.0
2 *TRG
Meaning: Trigger test, no return
Example: Trigger test
Send: *TRG
Back: no
3 INPut
Meaning: input on or off, 0 off 1 on
Example: Input on
Send: INPut 1
Back: no
4 CURRent:RANGe
Meaning: set current range LOW/HIGH 0/1
Example: set low current range
Send: CURRent: RANGe 0
Back: no
5 VOLTage:RANGe
Meaning: set the voltage range LOW/HIGH(0/1)
Example: set the voltage range to LOW
Send: VOLTage: RANGe 0
Back: no
6 CURRent:SLEW
Meaning: set current rise time and fall time
Example: set the current rise/fall time to 3A/uS
Send: CURRent: SLEW 3
Back: no
7 CURRent:SLEW:RISE
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Meaning: set current rise time

Example: set current rise time 3A/uS
Send: CURRent: SLEW: RISE 3
Back: no
8 CURRent:SLEW:FALL
Meaning: set current fall time
Example: set current fall time 3A/uS
Send: CURRent: SLEW: RISE 3
Back: no
9 CURRent:PROTection
Meaning: set current protection value
Example: set current protection value to 3A/uS
Send: CURRent: PROTection 3
Back: no
10 POWer: PROTection
Meaning: set power protection value
Example: set power protection value to 150W.
Send: POWer: PROTection 150
Back: no
11 VOLTage:ON
Meaning: set Von value
Example: set the start voltage value to 10V
Send: VOLTage: ON 10
Back: no
12 VOLTage:OFF
Meaning: set the Voff value
Example: set the shutdown voltage value to 5V
Send: VOLTage: OFF 5
Back: no
13 MODE
Meaning: set working mode
Example: set CC mode
Send: MODE CURRent
Back: no
Parameter Working mode
CURRent CC mode
VOLTage CV mode
POWer CP mode
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RESistance CR mode
DYNamic Dynamic mode
LED LED mode
OCP OCP mode
LIST LIST mode
SHORT SHORT mode
SWEEP SWEEP mode
TIMing TIMing function
AUTO AUTO mode
EFFT EFFT mode
14 CURRent
Meaning: set the current value in CC mode
Example: set the CC working mode current to 1A
Send: CURRent 1
Back: no
15 VOLTage
Meaning: set the voltage value in CV mode
Example: Set the CV working mode voltage to 10V
Send: VOLTage 10
Back: no
16 POWer
Meaning: set the power value in CW mode
Example: Set the CW working mode voltage to 100W
Send: POWer 100
Back: no
17 RESistance
Meaning: set the resistance value in CR mode
Example: Set the CR working mode voltage to 1000Ω
Send: RESistance 1000
Back: no
18 MEASure:VOLTage？
Meaning: read measured voltage value

Example: read measured voltage value
Send: MEASure:VOLTage?
Returns: 00.0000
19 MEASure:CURRent？
Meaning: read measured current value

Example: read measured current value
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Send: MEASure: CURRent？
Returns: 00.0000
20 MEASure:POWer?
Meaning: read measured power value
Example: read measured power value
Send: MEASure: POWer？
Returns: 00.000
21 MEASure:RESistance?
Meaning: read measured resistance value
Example: read measured resistance value
Send: MEASure: RESistance?
Returns: 00.0000
22 CURRent:RANGe?
Meaning: read the current range
Example: read the current range
Send: CURRent:RANGe?
Returns: 0, 1
23 VOLTage:RANGe?
Meaning: read the voltage range
Example: read the voltage range
Send: VOLTage:RANGe?
Returns: 0, 1
24 CURRent:SLEW:RISE?
Meaning: read the current rise time
Example: read the current rise time
Send: CURRent:SLEW:RISE?
Returns: 00.0000
25 CURRent:SLEW:FALL?
Meaning: read the current fall time
Example: read the current fall time
Send: CURRent:SLEW:FALL?
Returns: 00.0000
26 CURRent:PROTection?
Meaning: read the current protection value
Example: read the current t protection value
Send: CURRent:PROTection?
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Returns: 00.0000
27 POWer:PROTection?
Meaning: read the power protection value
Example: read the power protection value
Send: POWer:PROTection?
Returns: 00.0000
28 DYNamic:HIGH
Meaning: set high level loading current in dynamic mode
Example: set high level loading current at 3A in dynamic mode
Send: DYNamic:HIGH 3
Back: no
29 DYNamic:HIGH:DWELl
Meaning: set the duration for high level loading current in dynamic
mode Example: set the duration 5mS for high level loading current in
dynamic mode
Send: DYNamic:HIGH:DWELl 5
Back: no
30 DYNamic:LOW
Meaning: set low level loading current in dynamic mode
Example: set low level loading current at3A in dynamic mode
Send: DYNamic:LOW 1A
Back: no
31 DYNamic:LOW:DWELl
Meaning: set the duration for low level loading current in dynamic
mode Example: set low level loading current at 5A in dynamic mode
Send: DYNamic: LOW: DWELl 5
Back: no
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PROGRAMMABLE DC ELECTRONIC LOAD

ET System electronic GmbH 2021-06-10 Manual Edition V.2.2

Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 4

8.2 DB9 ....................................................................................................................................................... 77

Checking Package Contents

Check the package contents as follows

No. Item Quantity

Indicates DC (direct current)

Indicates earth terminal

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that will result in death or

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that will result in death or serious

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or

Indicates functions of the instrument or relative suggestion of a correct

 Storage temperature and humidity range

 Exposed to direct sunlight or high temperature

 Exposed to corrosive or combustible gases

 Exposed to water, oil, chemicals, or solvents

 Exposed to high humidity or condensation

 Exposed to a strong electromagnetic field or electrostatic charge

 Exposed to high quantities of dust particles

 Near induction heating systems (such as high-frequency induction heating systems

Checking before use

Do not place the instrument on an unstable or slanted surface. It may drop

This equipment is an electric energy conversion to heat equipment,

Be sure to turn the power off after using it.

Do not test the voltage over 150 VDC

Do not test the terminal-to-ground voltage over 160 VDC.

Do not test AC voltage.

Be sure to connect the test lead correctly.

Wear gloves of rubber or similar materials during measurement.

For achieving the measurement accuracy, it is recommended that the

Chapter 1 Size and Installation

ELP/DCH series electronic load dimension

Figure 1.1 Appearance of instrument

Figure 1.2 Instrument dimension 1

Figure 1.3 Instrument dimension 2

Figure 1.6 E-Load outline diagram (unit mm)

1.3 Plug in Power Cord

Chapter 2 Quick Start

and button usage of the E-load before operating the E-load.

2.1 Product Introduction

to fit your versatile solution and testing needs.

2) 500kHz synchronous sampling, 10Hz, 0.1mV/0.01mA stable resolution output;

3) Four basic function modes:

 CV constant voltage mode

 CC constant current mode

 CW constant power mode

 CR constant resistance mode

4) Multiple extended function modes:

simulate a variety states of load change.

Over current protection point test mode.

Load effect test mode.

5) Actual LED simulation to test LED power.

6) Voltage/current ripple test (Vpp, Ipp );

7) Professional battery test function (BATTERY);

8) Dynamic Test Mode (DYNA);