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DC Electronic Load PEL-500 Series USER MANUAL ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER...
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This manual contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be photocopied, reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Good Will company. The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing. However, Good Will continues to improve products and reserves the rights to change specification, equipment, and maintenance procedures at any time without notice.
Table of Contents Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........3 GETTING STARTED ............7 PEL-500 Series Introduction ........9 Accessories.............. 12 Accessories Installation Description ......13 Operating Mode Description ........15 Operating Area ............20 APPEARANCE ............22 Front Panel .............. 22 Connecting the I-monitor to an oscilloscope ...
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Constant Voltage mode application ....... 125 Constant Power mode application ......128 Zero-Volt loading application ......... 132 PEL-500 series electronic load OCP, OPP, SHORT operation flow Chart ..........133 Power Supply OCP testing ........134 Power Supply OPP testing ........137 SHORT testing ............
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow during operation and storage. Read the following before any operation to insure your safety and to keep the instrument in the best possible condition. Safety Symbols These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the instrument.
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PEL-500 User Manual Safety Guidelines Do not place any heavy object on the General instrument. Note: Only 2 units can be stacked Guideline vertically. CAUTION Avoid severe impact or rough handling that leads to damaging the instrument. Do not discharge static electricity to the ...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AC Input voltage range: 115Vac / 230Vac ±10% Power Supply Frequency: 47-63Hz WARNING To avoid electrical shock connect the protective grounding conductor of the AC power cord to an earth ground. To avoid electric shock, the power cord ...
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PEL-500 User Manual (Pollution Degree) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the pollution degrees and their requirements as follows. The instrument falls under degree 2. Pollution refers to “addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid, or gaseous (ionized gases), that may produce a reduction of dielectric strength or surface resistivity”.
In response to this trend, Electronics introduced the single-machine PEL-500 series of five electronic loads, including 80V and 500V, 350W and 700W four loads, and a 250W / 80V / 50A low wattage load to meet the needs of various tests on the market.
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PEL-500 User Manual PEL-500 Series Introduction........9 Main Features ..................9 Protection features ................10 Accessories .............. 12 Accessories Installation Description ......13 Operating Mode Description ........15 CC Mode ................... 15 CR mode .................... 15 CV mode .................... 16 CP mode ....................
GETTING STARTED PEL-500 Series Introduction Main Features 5 digital V / A / W Meter. Features High-speed measurement and communication transmission. V.A.W. values can be displayed simultaneously. Large LCD Display、setting values can be adjusted by rotary knob or push button.
PEL-500 User Manual Protection features The protection features of the PEL-500 series Electronic load modules are as follows: The Electronic Load input will turn OFF if the Overvoltage overvoltage circuit is tripped. The message OVP protection will be displayed on the LCD. When the OVP fault has been removed the load can be set to sink power again.
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A minimum of 15cm is recommended. After a suitable cooling period the load can be switched. The PEL-500 series load module will tolerate a Reverse Polarity reverse current up to the maximum current rating of the load module.
2mm Banana Plug (Black) Hook Terminal Y type Large size terminal Hook Terminal Y type small size terminal BNC Cable PEL-500 series User Manual It can be downloaded from GW Instek website Optional Accessories Description USB Cable GEL-246, 0.6m RS-232 cable...
GETTING STARTED Operating Mode Description CC Mode Background With the operating mode of Constant Current, the PEL-500 series electronic load will sink a current in accordance with the programmed value regardless of the input voltage CURRENT SETTING LOAD CURRENT INPUT VOLTAGE...
PEL-500 User Manual CV mode Background At Constant Voltage mode, the PEL-500 series electronic load will attempt to sink enough current until the load input voltage reaches the programmed value VOLTAGE SETTING LOAD CURRENT INPUT VOLTAGE CP mode Background At Constant Power mode, the PEL-500 series...
GETTING STARTED Slew Rate Background Slew rate is defined as the change in current or voltage over time. A programmable slew rate allows for a controlled transition from one load setting to another. It can be used to minimize induced voltage drops on inductive power wiring, or to control induced transients on a test device (such as would occur during power supply transient response testing).
Time will be limited to 144uS 5.04uS (10.08A/2) x 0.8(10%~90%) = 4.032uS Dynamic Waveform Definition Background Along with static operation the PEL-500 series electronic load are built with a dynamic mode for operation in Constant Current (CC), Constant Resistance (CR) or Constant Power (CP). This...
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Dynamic waveform settings made from the front panel of the load module can also be saved in the memory of the PEL-500 series Electronic Load. Further dynamic waveform definitions are : The period of dynamic waveform is Thigh + ...
PEL-500 User Manual Operating Area The PEL-500 series electronic load can be operated for manual and GPIB operation. The PEL-500 series high power electronic Load can be controlled locally at the front panel or remotely via computer over the GPIB/RS232/USB/LAN. Constant current (CC) mode, constant resistance (CR) mode, and constant voltage (CV) mode and constant power (CP) mode.
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GETTING STARTED PEL-507-80-140 Voltage 80V/140A/700W power contour 700W Power Curve 0.9V 8.75A 140A Current PEL-507-500-30 Voltage 500V 500V/30A/700W power contour 700W Power Curve 23.33V 1.4A Current...
PEL-500 User Manual PPEARANCE Front Panel Mode and CC, CR, CV, CP Indicators Load key and LED DYN/STA key and LED Range key and LED Level key and LED...
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The appropriate LCD will illuminate according to the operating mode is selected. The input to the PEL-500 Series electronic Load key and load can be switched ON/OFF by using the “LOAD” button. Indication of the ON/OFF state is provided by illumination of the button.
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(CR) or constant voltage (CV) mode pressing the DYN button will have no effect. The PEL-500 series Load Module features Range key 2 setting ranges for CC, CR, CV & CP operation. This allows improved resolution for setting low values.
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GETTING STARTED depending on the setting value entered. If desired the RANGE button can be pressed to force the unit to operate only in RANGE II. This is signaled by the accompanying LED becoming lit. Note It is only possible to force RANGE II in CC mode. The LEVEL button is used to program a Level key and High or Low load value.
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PEL-500 User Manual Constant Voltage (CV) mode: IF Low level load voltage value greater than High level load voltage value or opposite status, the load voltage value is equal. CV Mode Level High / Low has “automatic push function”. Constant Power (CP) mode: ...
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GETTING STARTED resistance can be preset on the lower 5 Digit LCD. The “Ω” LED will be lit indicating the setting value is ohms. Constant Voltage (CV) mode: The High and Low levels of load voltage can be preset on the lower 5 Digit LCD.
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PEL-500 User Manual press of the LIMIT key the button will illuminate and +CV will be displayed on the middle LCD. The setting is made with the rotary knob and can be read from the lower LCD during setting. The setting sequence is shown below: V_Hi (DVM upper limit) ...
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GETTING STARTED Set upper limit voltage VH , Middle 5 digit LCD display “V-Hi”, lower 5 digit LCD display the unit is “V”, the V-Hi set range from 0.000 V to 81.000V step 0.001V by rotating the Setting knob. Setting lower limit voltage VL, Middle 5 digit LCD display “V-Lo”, lower 5 digit LCD display the unit is “V”, the V-Lo set range from 0.000 V to 81.000V step 0.001V...
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PEL-500 User Manual Setting Upper limit power WH, Middle 5 digit LCD display “W-Hi” lower 5 digit LCD display the unit is “W”, the W-Hi set range from 0.00 W to 250.20W step 0.01W by rotating the Setting knob. Setting lower limit power WL, Middle 5 digit LCD display “W-Lo”...
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GETTING STARTED CC Dynamic Mode, press key to set the Level Hi and Level Low voltage upper and lower limits of the GO / NG. Current Level Hi Level Low Voltage High CR mode, press limits key to set the V-Hi and V-Lo voltage upper and lower limits of the GO / NG.
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PEL-500 User Manual The DYN button allows the user to define DYN setting the timings of the dynamic load waveform. Firstly the high and low levels of load current will need to be set via the LEVEL switch. The RISE and FALL times between the low load current and the high load current along with the TIME the waveform is HIGH and the TIME LOW...
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GETTING STARTED engineering unit is shown on the right of the lower 5 digit display. Press DYN setting key, LED will ON setting level High Period, Middle 5 digit LCD display will show “T-Hi” lower 5 digit LCD display will show setting value, the unit is “ms”...
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PEL-500 User Manual Setting level Low period, Middle 5 digit LCD display will show “T-Lo”, lower 5 digit LCD display will show setting value, the unit is “ms”, The T-Lo set range from 0.050 ms to 9999 ms step 0.001ms by rotating the Setting knob.
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GETTING STARTED menu on one step. On first press of the CONFIG key the button will illuminate and EXTIN will be displayed on the Right upper LCD. The value is adjusted with the rotary knob and can be read from the right LCD during setting.
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PEL-500 User Manual The adjustable LDon (LOAD ON) voltage is valid for Note CC, CR & CP operating modes. The adjusted LDon voltage will not operate in CV mode. The LDon (LOAD ON) voltage setting cannot be lower than the LDoff (LOAD OFF) voltage. If 0V is required for both LOAD ON and LOAD OFF make the LOAD OFF adjustment first.
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GETTING STARTED Set Load OFF voltage, the middle of the 5 digit LCD display will show “LDoFF”, lower the 5 digit LCD display will show settings value, the units is V, the Load OFF Voltage set range from 0.0V to 24.9V step 0.1V by rotating the setting knob.
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PEL-500 User Manual Set normal current, Middle 5 digit LCD display will show “NOR_I”, lower 5 Digit LCD display will show setting value, the unit is “A”, The Normal current set range from 0.000 A to 50.400A step 0.005A by rotating the setting knob.
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GETTING STARTED STOP TIME.S STOP CAP.AH STOP CAP.WH Set DISCH CC, LCD displays “DISCH”, the middle 5 digit monitor display “CC”, the setting range is from 0.000A to 50.400A, and the setting interval of each setting knob and key is 0.0001A. Set STOP VOLT.V, the middle 5 digit monitor display “VOLT.V”, the lower 5 digit display shows the set value, the unit...
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PEL-500 User Manual Set STOP TIME.S, the middle 5 digit monitor display will display “TIME.S”, the lower 5 digit display will display the set value, and the STOP TIME.S setting range will be from OFF to 99999. The setting interval of each setting knob and key is 1.
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GETTING STARTED Anti-clockwise operation of the Rotary knob decreases the setting value. Left Arrow key: Moves the setting selection one digit to the left. Right Arrow key moves the setting selection one digit to the right. Up arrow key increases the setting value. ...
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PEL-500 User Manual Under test’s (DUT) protection and behavior. A voltage threshold level can be set. If the voltage measured during the test is lower than the set Threshold voltage then the test will fail and the display will signal OCP ERROR. Similarly a current Threshold (I STOP) can be set.
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GETTING STARTED ISTAR: setting the start current point, The LCD display shows “OCP” on upper 5 digit LCD display, Middle 5 digit LCD display “ISTAR”, lower 5 digit LCD display setting value, the unit is “A”. The setting range is 0.000A to the full scale of the CC mode specification.
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PEL-500 User Manual ISTOP: setting the stop current point, The LCD display shows “OCP” on upper 5 digit LCD display, Middle 5 digit LCD display “ISTOP”, lower 5 digit LCD display setting value, the unit is “A”, the setting range is 0.000A to the full scale of the CC mode specification.
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GETTING STARTED The message PASS will be displayed if the DUTs voltage stays above the set threshold. Also to PASS the OCP test the current taken from the DUT cannot equal the I STOP setting. If the DUT passes the OCP test the maximum current taken during the test is displayed on the lower LCD.
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PEL-500 User Manual The setting sequence is shown below: OPP PRESS START (pressing the red start/stop key starts test) OPP P STAR (power starting point of the OPP test) OPP P STEP (value of incremental current steps from P START) OPP P STOP (the OPP test’s upper ...
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GETTING STARTED PSTEP: setting the increment step power, The LCD display shows “OPP” on upper 5 digit LCD display, Middle 5 digit LCD display “PSTEP”, lower 5 digit LCD display setting value, the unit is “W”, the setting range is 0.00W to the full scale of the CP mode specification.
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Short key SHORT circuit test to be entered. The SHORT test will attempt to sink high current up to the PEL-500 series load maximum current in order to check the power source’s protection and behavior. The test time can be adjusted and threshold values for the High and low voltage limits set.
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GETTING STARTED menu on one step. The upper and middle LCDs show the currently selected test parameter as text. The value is adjusted by the rotary knob and can be read from the lower display during Setting. The setting sequence is shown below: SHORT PRESS START (pressing the ...
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PEL-500 User Manual TIME: Set the short test time, The LCD display show “SHORT” on upper 5 digits LCD display, shows “TIME” on middle 5 digits LCD display the unit is “ms”, and shows “CONTI” on lower 5 digits LCD display, the setting range is “CONTI”...
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GETTING STARTED V-Lo : Short test voltage check lower limitation setting, The LCD display shows “SHORT” on upper 5 digit LCD display, Middle 5 digit LCD display “V-Lo”, lower 5 digit LCD display setting value, the unit is “V”, the V-Hi setting range from 0.000V to 81.000V step 0.001V by rotating the setting knob.
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10V = 50A, so 1V = 5A Please refer to the specification on page 148 for the maximum current that each PEL-500 series module is capable of. Caution The current monitor of this unit is not isolated. Please be careful when you connect an oscilloscope.
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PEL-500 series Electronic Load. This is a useful feature useful when the load current is relatively high. If remote sense is required the V-sense...
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The maximum voltage sense compensation is the same as the rating of the PEL-500 series electronic load module. For example the PEL-503-80-50 is capable of sinking current at up to 80Vdc. Therefore the maximum V-sense is also 80Vdc.
GETTING STARTED Connecting the I-monitor to an oscilloscope When you connect this product to an oscilloscope, please ensure the correct polarities of the connecting probes as shown in fig below PEL-500 series (Correct) Connections to an oscilloscope PEL-500 series (Wrong)
There are four operating modes that can be CC, CR, CV, CP selected by pressing the “MODE” key on the Indicators PEL-500 series Electronic Load module. The sequence is Constant Current (CC), Constant Resistance (CR), Constant Voltage (CV), and Constant Power (CP). Each time the "MODE"...
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GETTING STARTED this means that the unit is operating remotely Indicator via one of the optional interfaces. While REMOTE is lit it is not possible to make settings manually at the front panel. The LOCAL button on the mainframe can be used to revert back to front panel control.
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PEL-500 User Manual Middle 5 digit The middle 5 digit displays also changes LCD display function depending if the user is in normal mode or has entered a setting menu In normal mode the middle LCD display Normal mode functions as a 5 digit ammeter. The 5 digit DAM shows the load current flowing into the DC load when the Load is ON.
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GETTING STARTED Sequence is “PSTAR” “PSTEP” “PSTOP“ “Vth” OCP: Sequence is “ISTAR” “ISTEP” “ISTOP” “Vth” Lower 5 digit he lower 5 digit display also changes function LCD display depending if the unit is in normal mode or one of the setting menus has been activated.
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PEL-500 User Manual value in amps “A” I_Lo (lower limit current) displays the set value in amps “A” W_Hi (upper limit power) displays the set value in watts “W” W_Lo (lower limit power) displays the set value in watts “W” NG displays whether the NG flag is set to ...
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GETTING STARTED Each press of the SHORT button moves the setting function. The sequence of the short test along with the setting value is as follows: Short Press Start (pressing the red START/STOP button starts the test). TIME shows the duration of the SHORT ...
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PEL-500 User Manual middle display will show PASS and the lower display will show the maximum power taken during the OPP test. If, during the test, OTP is displayed the over temperature protection has been engaged. Similarly if OPP is shown on the display the over power protection has been activated.
GETTING STARTED Rear Panel INPUT AC SELECTOR 100/115V 200/230V WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK THE POWER CORD PROTECTIVE GROUNDING CONDUCTOR MUST BE CONNECTED TO GROUND. FOR CONTINUED FIRE PROTECTION. REPLACE FUSE ONLY WITH 250V FUSE OF THE SPECIFIED TYPE AND RATING. 100 230V NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS INSIDE.
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PEL-500 User Manual NSTALLATION The PEL-500 series was carefully inspected, tested and calibrated before shipment. If damage to the instrument has occurred during transport, please inform GW Instek sales and service office or representative. Your PEL-500 series was shipped with a power cord for the type of outlet used at your location.
INSTALLATION Check line voltage Background The PEL-500 series can be operated from a 100/115 or 200/230Vac input as indicated on the label on the rear panel. The input is switchable so please make sure that the switch is set correctly for your nominal mains input before turning on the mains power.
1. Check that the power switch is in the off (O) position. 2. Check the rear panel voltage selector of the PEL-500 series is correctly set. 3. Check that nothing is connected to the DC INPUT (load input terminals) on the front panel of the PEL-500 series load.
INSTALLATION USB & RS232 interface option Fig below shows the RS232 & USB interface (Female) on the rear panel. This connects the PEL-500 series to RS232 port of computer. AC SELECTOR 100/115V 200/230V WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK THE POWER CORD PROTECTIVE GROUNDING CONDUCTOR MUST BE CONNECTED TO GROUND.
This voltage applies to all of the load input terminals of the PEL-500 Series when the impedance of the EUT is relatively small. The voltage generated by the load wire inductance (L) and the current variation (I) is expressed using the following equation.
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INSTALLATION In general, the wire inductance can be measured approximately 1 μH per 1 meter. If the 10 meters of Load wires is connected between the EUT and the electronic load (PEL- 500 Series) with the current Variation of 2 A/μs, the voltage generated by the wire inductance Will be 20 V.
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PEL-500 User Manual Waveform example: Generate unstable oscillation CH1= Imonitor CH2=Power Supply output Voltage (x10) CH3= LOAD Input Voltage (x10)
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In the case of DC operation also, the phase delay of the current may cause instability in the PEL-500 Series Control inducing oscillation. In this case also, connect the PEL-500 Series and the equipment under test using the shortest twisted wire possible.
PEL-500 User Manual Input terminal and wire consideration The Load input terminals are rated at 70A. Please note that the banana plug and spade/hook connectors provided in the accessory pack have a current rating of 20A. Please be sure to use the correct connection method if sinking high currents.
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INSTALLATION A major consideration in making the input connection is the wire size. The minimum wire size is required to prevent overheating and to maintain good regulation. It is recommended that the wires should be large enough to limit the voltage drop to less than 0.5V per lead. Hook Terminal Y type large size terminal connections...
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PEL-500 User Manual Wire Size Ampacity(A) CSA(mm Notes: Ratings for AWG-sized wires derived from MIL-W-5088B. Ratings for metric-sized wires derived from IEC Publication ----- Ampacity of aluminum wire is 8.33 ----- approximately 84% of that 0.75 listed for copper wire. 15.4 ----- 13.5...
The interface allows the load settings to be configured remotely and measurements read back. There are two sets of programming terms for the PEL-500 series. One is referred to as the SIMPLE format and the other is COMPLEX format. Interface Configuration ..........76 Configure RS232C ................76 Communication Interface programming command list ............
PEL-500 User Manual Interface Configuration Configure RS232C The RS232 interface of the PEL-500 series set up as follows. Baud Rate 115200bps RS232C Configuration Stop Bit 1 bit Data Bit 8 bits Parity None Handshaking Hardware (RTS/CTS) The RS232 RS232 port on...
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REMOTE CONTROL Abbreviation Description Table PC RS232 Pin1 Carrier Detect port Pin2 Receive Pin3 Transmit Pin4 Data Terminal Ready Pin5 Ground Pin6 Data Set Ready Pin7 Request To Send Pin8 Clear To Send Pin9 Ring Indicator...
HIGH as the command, it can choose only one as the setting command. Terminator: You have to send the program line terminator character after send the GPIB command, the available command terminator characters which can be accepted in PEL-500 series mainframe is listed in table below...
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REMOTE CONTROL Command Terminator LF WITH EOI CR,LF CR,LF WITH EOI Semicolon “;”: The semicolon “;”is a back-up command, the semicolon allows you to combine command statement on one line to create command message.
The least significant number is the 3th behind the decimal point. PEL-500 series will set to the maximum value of the model automatically when the set RISE is over the specification of Load.
The least significant number is the 5th behind the decimal point. PEL-500 series will set the value of TLOW or THIGH automatically when the value which has been set is over the maximum of the Load.
The least significant number is the 5th behind the decimal point. PEL-500 series will set the maximum value of current of the load automatically when the value which has been set is over the maximum of the load.
The least significant number is the 3rd behind the decimal point. PEL-500 Series will set to the maximum value of the model automatically when the value of Resistance which has been set is over the specification of load.
REMOTE CONTROL specification of load. The Voltage value which has been set of LOW has to be smaller than HIGH. The unit is voltage (V) Syntax [PRESet:]CV:{HIGH|LOW}{SP}{NR2}{;|NL} Query Syntax [PRESet:]CV:{HIGH|LOW}?{;|NL} OCP:START Query Set and read the initial value of OCP test. This Description command is used for setting the required initial value (I-START) of OCP test.
PEL-500 User Manual Query Set and read the value of the threshold voltage. Description This command is used for setting the Threshold Voltage. That is the OCP/OPP of this Load model when the output voltage of appliance is lower or equaled to the VTH.
REMOTE CONTROL TCONFIG Query Set and read the function of dynamic test. There Description are four options of this command. Those are NORMAL mode, OCP test, OPP test and SHORT test. Syntax [PRESet:] TONFIG {NORMAL|OCP|OVP|OPP|SHORT} {;|NL} Query Syntax [PRESet:] TONFIG ? {;|NL} STIME Query Set and read time of the short circuit test.
PEL-500 User Manual BATT: UVP Set UVP function. The command is used to set Description UVP (Under Voltage Protection). The unit is V. Syntax [PRESet:] BATT:UVP {SP}{NR2}{;|NL} BATT:TIME Query Set and read battery discharge time. This Description command is to set and read battery discharge time. n=1~99999, unit is second (S).
REMOTE CONTROL BATT:RTIME Query Read BATT RTIME. This command is used to read Description the battery result time. Query Syntax [PRESet:]BATT:RTIME?{;|NL} BATT:RAH Query Read BATT RAH. This command is used to read Description the battery result AH. Query Syntax [PRESet:]BATT:RAH?{;|NL} BATT:RWH Query Read BATT RWH.
PEL-500 User Manual SURGE:NORI Query Set and read the load current value of the Normal Description current test. This command is Set and read the load current value of the normal current test. Syntax [PRESet:]SURGE: NORI{SP}{NR2}{;|NL} Query Syntax [PRESet:]SURGE: NORI ?{;|NL} SURGE:TIME Query Set and read the surge current test time.
REMOTE CONTROL Limit Commands Set and read the top and bottom of the load judgment NG limit. [LIMit:]CURRent:{HIGH|LOW} or IH|IL Query This command is to set the lower limit value of Description threshold current. When load sink current is lower than this lower limit value or higher than the upper limit value, NG indicating light will come on to indicate “NO GOOD”.
PEL-500 User Manual [LIMit:]VOLtage:{HIGH|LOW} or VH|VL Query This command is to set the upper/lower limit Description value of threshold voltage. When input voltage is lower than the lower limit value or higher than the upper limit value, NG indicating light will come on to indicate “NO GOOD”.
REMOTE CONTROL STAGE commands Set and read the status of Load [STATe:]LOAD{SP}{ON|OFF} Query Set and read the status of sink current or not. This Description command is used for setting the status of sink current. When setting it to ON, the load is going to sink current from appliance.
PEL-500 User Manual [STATe:]SHORt{SP}{ON|OFF} Query Set and read the short circuit test of load. This Description command is for setting the load to make a short circuit test. While setting for the ON, the V+, V- pin of load like short circuit status. Syntax [STATe:] SHORt {SP}{ON|OFF}{ ;|NL} Query Syntax...
REMOTE CONTROL voltage is inputted from VSENSE, the voltage will be inputted from INPUT Connector. Syntax [STATe:]SENSe {SP}{ON|OFF|AUTO }{;|NL} Query Syntax [STATe:]SENSe? {;|NL} [STATe:]LEVel{SP}{HIGH|LOW} or LEV{SP}{HIGH|LOW } Query Set and read the LOW and HIGH of load. LEV Description LOW is a low level value of current on CC mode. It is a low level value of resistance on CR mode.
Syntax [STATe:]CLR{;|NL} [STATe:]NG? Query Query if there have NG flag in this PEL-500 Series. Description Set command NG? To show the NG status. If “0” is set, the LCD of NG (NO GOOD) will be put out. If ”1” is set, the LCD will be lit.
REMOTE CONTROL BIT ID BIT VALUE REMARK Register of PROT bit 0 0 = Off, 1 = Triggered Over Power Protection (OPP) status bit 1 0 = Off, 1 = Triggered Over Temperature Protection (OTP) bit 2 0 = Off, 1 = Triggered Over Voltage Protection (OVP) bit 3 0 = Off, 1 = Triggered Over Current Protection (OCP) [STATe:]CCR{AUTO|R2}...
2nd and 15th BANK of the memory Example REC 3 Recall the status of loading which had been saved in the 3rd of memory. If PEL-500 series is operated, it will be operated in the BANK which has been shown on the display. [SYStem:]STORe{SP}m{,n} Save the status of Loading to the Memory.
PEL-500 User Manual Syntax [SYStem:] STORe{SP}m{;|NL} Example STORE 2,15 Save the status of Loading which had been saved in the 2nd and 15th BANK of memory. Example STORE 3 Save the status of Loading to the 3rd memory. If it is operated with PEL-500, BANK will be set the BANK which shows on the display.
REMOTE CONTROL [SYStem:]REMOTE Command to enter the REMOTE status (only for Description RS232). This command is for controlling the RS232 Syntax [SYStem:]REMOTE{;|NL} [SYStem:]LOCAL Command to exit the REMOTE status (only for Description RS232). This command is for finishing the RS232 Syntax [SYStem:]LOCAL{;|NL}...
PEL-500 User Manual Measure Commands Measure the actual current and voltage value of Load MEASure:CURRent? Query Read the current which is loading from load. Read Description the five numbers of current meters, and the unit is Ampere (A) Query Syntax MEASure:CURRent?{;|NL} MEASure:VOLTage? Query...
PEL-500 User Manual Local sense connections Background Local sensing is used in applications where the lead lengths are relatively short, or where load regulation is not critical. When connected in local sense mode the 5 digit voltage meter of the PEL- 500 series Electronic load measures the voltage at its DC input terminals.
APPLICATION Remote sense connections Background Remote sensing compensates for the voltage drop in applications that require long lead lengths. It is useful under low voltage high current conditions. The remote voltage sense terminals (Vs+) and (Vs-) of the load are connected to (+) and (-) output of the DC Source.
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PEL-500 User Manual Remote voltage sense connections...
APPLICATION Constant Current mode application The Constant Current (CC) mode is ideal for testing the Load Regulation, Cross Regulation, Output Voltage and Dynamic Regulation of the power supply under test. The CC mode can also be used to test the Discharge Characteristics and the Life Cycle of cells and battery packs.
PEL-500 User Manual LOAD CURRENT DYNAMIC LOAD CURRENT SETTING SETTING LOAD CURRENT LOAD CURRENT Dynamic mode The built-in pulse generators allow the user to recreate real world loads that vary with time. Background Major application areas for dynamic operation in CC mode include: Power supply load transient response testing ...
APPLICATION Dynamic load current with independent programmed Rise/Fall slew rate CC Mode Operating Instructions Example Set the power supply to 5 V/ 3 A, CC mode, Level HI 3.000A, Level 1.500A Steps 1. These can be selected in turn by pressing the “MODE”...
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PEL-500 User Manual 4. Pressing the LEVEL key (4) LED once will off, Select LEVEL Lo, adjusted by the rotary knob and arrow key (5) can be read from the lower display during setting 1.5000A. 5. Pressing the “Preset” Key (1) LED once will cause the button to off, Leave setting mode.
“soft start” when compared to standard CC mode. However please note that with the PEL-500 series of Electronic Loads allow an adjustable current ramp can be set. This feature is found within the dynamic settings as rise slew rate.
PEL-500 User Manual Constant Resistance mode Application C U R R E N T S O U R C E VOLTAGE SOURCE ELECTRONIC LOLAD ELECTRONIC LOLAD CR MODE CR MODE INPUT VOLTAGE LOAD RESISTANCE SETTING O U T P U T LOAD CURRENT CR Mode Operating Instructions Example...
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APPLICATION 2. Pressing the “Preset” key (1) once will cause the button to illuminate. 3. Pressing the LEVEL key (4) LED once will illuminate, select LEVEL Hi, adjusted by the rotary knob and arrow key (5) can be read from the lower display during setting 2.0000Ω.
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PEL-500 User Manual 7. Pressing the “LEVEL” key (4), LED once will off, Select is “LEVEL Lo”.
APPLICATION Constant Voltage mode application In Constant Voltage (CV) operation the load will attempt to sink as much current as required in order to reach the set voltage value. CV operation is useful in checking the load regulation of dc current sources.
PEL-500 User Manual Plotting the current measurements against the voltage Settings result in the output current limit curve of a power supply(figure below) Constant Voltage mode application C U R R E N T S O U R C E I N P U T E L E C T R O N I C L O A D C V M O D E...
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APPLICATION 3. Pressing the LEVEL key (4) LED once will illuminate, select LEVEL Lo, adjusted by the rotary knob and arrow key (5) can be read from the lower display during setting 3.0000V. 4. Pressing the LEVEL key (4) LED once will illuminate, Select LEVEL Hi, adjusted by the rotary knob and arrow key (5) can be read from the lower display during setting 4.0000V.
(Fig b). Operating the PEL-500 series electronic load in CP mode is ideal for testing the characteristics of a battery. This is because as the battery voltage drops the load current will automatically increase in order to keep the CP setting.
APPLICATION subjected to a damaging deep discharge. Along with static operation the load can also be operated dynamically in CP mode. The dynamic functions allow the ramp, fall and plateau times to be adjusted between 2 levels of power. This capability means that ‘real world’...
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PEL-500 User Manual 2. Pressing the “Preset” key (1) once will cause the button to illuminate. 3. Pressing the LEVEL key (4) LED once will illuminate, select LEVEL Hi, adjusted by the rotary knob and arrow key (5) can be read from the lower display during setting 10.000W.
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APPLICATION 7. Pressing the “LEVEL” key (4), LED once will off, select is “LEVEL Lo”.
PEL-500 User Manual Zero-Volt loading application As shown in Fig below, the Electronic load can be Background connected in series with a DC voltage source which output voltage greater than 1V (PEL-503- 80-50, PEL-504-80-70, PEL-507-80-140), 6V (PEL- 504-500-15, PEL-507-500-30) or so that the device under test that are connected to the Electronic load can be operated down to a Zero- Volt condition, the DC voltage source provides the...
APPLICATION PEL-500 series electronic load OCP, OPP, SHORT operation flow Chart START TCONFIG SHORT TCONFIG OPP TCONFIG OCP SET SVH SP NR2 SET OPP: START SP NR2 SET OCP: START SP NR2 SET SVL SP NR2 SET OPP: STEP SP NR2...
PEL-500 User Manual Power Supply OCP testing OCP Manual 1. Press Limit key function to set I_Hi 6A. control 2. Press Limit Key function to set I_Lo 0A. 3. Setting OCP test, press OCP key to the next step. 4. Setting start load current 0A, press OCP key to the next step.
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APPLICATION 6. Setting stop load current 0.65A, press OCP key to the next step. 7. Setting OCP VTH 6.00V, press OCP key to the next step. 8. Press START/STOP test key. 9. The UUT's output voltage drop-out lower than the threshold voltage (V-th Setting), and the OCP trip point is between I_Hi and I_Lo limitation, then middle 5 digits LCD display will shows “PASS”, otherwise shows “FAIL”.
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PEL-500 User Manual IL 0 (Set current low limit 0A) IH 2 (Set current high limit 2A) NGENABLE ON (Set NG Enable ON) START (Start OCP testing) TESTING? (Ask Testing? 1: Testing, 0: Testing End) (Ask PASS/FAIL?, 0: PASS, 1: FAIL) OCP? (Ask OCP current value) STOP...
APPLICATION Power Supply OPP testing OPP Manual 1. Press Limit key function to set W_Hi 30.00W. control 2. Press Limit Key function to setting W_Lo 0W. 3. Setting OPP test, press OPP key to the next step. 4. Setting start load current 0W, press OPP key to the next step.
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PEL-500 User Manual 6. Setting stop load current 3.25W, press OPP key to the next step. 7. Setting OPP VTH 6.00V, press OPP key to the next step. 8. Press START/STOP test key. 9. The UUT’s output voltage drop-out lower than the threshold voltage (V-th setting), and the OPP trip point is between W_Hi and W_Lo limitation, then lower 5 digits LCD display will...
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APPLICATION WL 0 (Set watt low limit 0W) WH 5 (Set watt high limit 5W) NGENABLE ON (Set NG Enable ON) START (Start OPP testing) TESTING? (Ask Testing? 1: Testing, 0: Testing End) (Ask PASS/FAIL?, 0: PASS, 1: FAIL) OPP? (Ask OPP watt value) STOP (Stop OPP testing)
PEL-500 User Manual SHORT testing SHORT Manual 1. Setting SHORT test, press Short key to the control next step. 2. Press UP key, setting Short time to 10000ms, press Short key to the next Step. 3. Press down key, setting V-Hi voltage to 1.000V, press Short key to the next Step.
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APPLICATION 7. The UUT’s not drop voltage is between V_Hi and V_Lo limitation, LCD display will shows FAIL. Remote control SHORT example REMOTE (Set Remote) TCONFIG SHORT (Set SHORT test) STIME 1 (Set short time 1ms) START (Start SHORT testing) TESTING? (Ask Testing? 1: Testing, 0: Testing End) STOP...
APPENDIX Replacing the Fuse Background This product has the power fuse, and exchanges it according to the following procedure. Never fail to turn off the power of this product, and disconnect the plug of the AC Power cable. To avoid the fire or electronic shock, the Fuse that will be used in the product should have the safety standard in the area of the region you use.
PEL-500 User Manual PEL-500 Default Settings The following default settings are the factory configuration settings for the load. Model PEL-503-80-50 PEL-504-80-70 PEL-504-500-15 Item Initial value CC L+Preset 0.0000A 0.0000A 0.00000A CC H+Preset 0.0000A 0.0000A 0.00000A CR H+Preset 96000Ω 68400Ω 2400000Ω CR L+Preset 96000Ω...
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APPENDIX W_Hi 700.20 W 700.20 W W_Lo 0.00 W 0.00 W Model PEL-503-80-50 PEL-504-80-70 PEL-504-500-15 Item Initial value for DYN T HI 0.050 mS 0.050 mS 0.050 mS T L0 0.050 mS 0.050 mS 0.050 mS RISE 200.0 mA/uS 290.0 mA/uS 62.5 mA/uS FALL 200.0 mA/uS...
APPENDIX PEL-500 series Specifications The specifications apply when the PEL-500 is powered on for at least 30 minutes. Note that the high frequency and high voltage options are listed as separate specifications. PEL-503-80-50 PEL-504-80-70 Model PEL-503-80-50 PEL-504-80-70 INPUT RATINGS Power(Watt)
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APPENDIX RESOLUTION 0.084 mA / 84 mA 0.117 mA / 1.17 mA ACCURACY ±0.1% of(reading + range) ±0.1% of(reading + range) Power Read Back RANGE (5 Digital) 250W 350W RESOLUTION 0.001W 0.01W 0.001W 0.01W ACCURACY ± 0.1% of (Reading + Range) Surge Test Surge &...
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PEL-500 User Manual CR MODE RANGE 0.4~40~2400000Ω RESOLUTION 666.667μΩ/ 0.416 mSiemens ACCURACY ±0.2% of (setting + range) CV MODE RANGE 0~60~500 V RESOLUTION 1 mV/ 10mV ACCURACY ±0.05% of(setting + range) CP MODE RANGE 0~35.04~350.4 W(Imax.= r1: 1.5A , r2:15A) RESOLUTION 0.584 mW/ 5.84 mW ACCURACY...
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APPENDIX Dimension(HxWxD) 205 x 123 x 477mm Weight 5.3Kg PEL-507-80-140, PEL-507-500-30 Model PEL-507-80-140 PEL-507-500-30 INPUT RATINGS Power(Watt) 700 W 700 W Current(Ampere) 140 A 30 A Voltage(Volt) 80 V 500 V Min. Operating Voltage 0.9V @ 140A 3.0V @ 30A PROTECTIONS Over Power Protection(OPP) ≒...
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PEL-500 User Manual Surge Test Surge & Normal current 0~140A 0~30A Surge time 10~1000ms 10~1000ms Surge step Battery Discharge Test 0~81V 0~500V Time 1~99999Sec Capacity 0.1~19999.9AH/0.1~19999.9WH Others Load ON Voltage 0.1~25V 0.4~100V ACCURACY 1% of (Setting + Range) Load OFF Voltage 0~25V 0~100V ACCURACY...
APPENDIX Declaration of Conformity GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. declare that the below mentioned product Type of Product: DC Electronic Load Model Number: PEL-500 are herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Law of Member States relating to EMC (2014/30/EU), LVD (2014/35/EU), WEEE (2012/19/EU) and RoHS (2011/65/EU &...
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