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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual...
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Version 1.0 March 2015...
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Chroma ATE INC. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
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All of Chroma’s instruments are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. Chroma agrees to repair or replace any assembly or component found to be defective, under normal use during this period. Chroma’s obligation under this warranty is limited solely to repairing any such instrument, which in Chroma’s sole opinion proves to be defective within the scope of the warranty when returned...
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Material Contents Declaration The recycling label shown on the product indicates the Hazardous Substances contained in the product as the table listed below. : See <Table 1>. : See <Table 2>. <Table 1> Hazardous Substances Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybromodiphenyl Part Name Chromium...
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“” indicates that the level of the specified chemical substance exceeds the threshold level specified in the standards of SJ/T-11363-2006 and EU 2005/618/EC. Chroma is not fully transitioned to lead-free solder assembly at this moment; however, most of the components used are RoHS compliant.
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Failure to comply with these precautions or specific WARNINGS given elsewhere in this manual will violate safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Chroma assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
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Safety Symbols DANGER – High voltage. Explanation: To avoid injury, death of personnel, or damage to the instrument, the operator must refer to the explanation in the instruction manual. High temperature: This symbol indicates the temperature is hazardous to human beings. Do not touch it to avoid any personal injury.
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Revision History The following lists the additions, deletions and modifications in this manual at each revision. Date Version Revised Sections Mar. 2015 Complete this manual.
This manual describes the specifications, installation, and programming of 63200A Series High Power Electronic Loads. Description The functions of 63200A Series Electronic Loads are the same except the input voltage, load current and operable power. All models can be operated under basic and advanced loading modes.
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual 10 sets of programs to link files for automatic test. A/D converter with precision measurement. Short circuit simulation. Master/Slave parallel control mode, allow synchronous load control under static and dynamic loading mode.
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Overview : 1μF / L : 0.1μH / R Resolution : AS CR /R : as CR CC+CV Refer to CC & CV specifications. CV+CR Refer to CV & CR specifications. CR+CC Refer to CR & CC specifications. Auto Refer to CV&CR & CC & CP specifications. Dynamic mode T1 &...
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Range as mode range Level 0 - 10V Accuracy 0.4%F.S. CC mode BW 20kHz 10kΩ Input impedance Resolution Monitor Voltage Range 0~L_range F.S 0~M_range F.S 0~H_range F.S Current Range 0~L_range F.S 0~M_range F.S...
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Overview If the operating voltage exceeds the rated voltage for 1.1 times, it would cause permanent damage to the device. Please refer to user's manual for detail specifications, and S (siemens) is the SI unit of conductance, equal to one reciprocal Power F.S.
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Dimensions of 63200A Series Electronic Loads 63200A Series (Unit: mm) Figure 1-2 Dimension of 63200A without Protection Cover...
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Overview Figure 1-3 Dimension of 63200A with Protection Cover...
Installation Installation Introduction This chapter discusses how to install the 63200A Series Electronic Loads. It also discusses turn-on check procedure and application considerations as well. Inspection Diagram of 63200A Series Standard Package: User’s manual Network cable Red/Black test Power cord...
Handle screw M4x10L Installing the Communication Interface Expansion Slot The 63200A Series Electronic Load uses GPIB bus (option) to do remote control. The installation of GPIB card and change of its address as well as the operations are described in Chapter 4.
Installation when you connect the power cord to correct line voltage and turn on the Electronic Load. Line fuses do not need to be changed when the line voltage is changed. The line fuses will protect the Electronic Load from incorrect voltage setting.
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Figure 2-2 The Electronic Load should be operated in an environment with good CAUTION heat dissipation. Also, if the load is installed in a rack, a well-ventilated rack should be used to avoid poor heat sink.
Installation To satisfy our higher slew rate load spec requirement and performance, load wires from the UUT to our load must be high inductive. We have made the adaptable load cables along with the Load. They are better for application connection being the interface between UUT and the load. WARNING To satisfy safety requirements, load wires must be heavy enough not to overheat while carrying the short-circuit output current of the device...
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual 2.4.3 Parallel Connection Figure 2-4 illustrates how Electronic Load can be paralleled to increase power dissipation. Electronic Loads can be directly paralleled in CC, CR, CV or CP mode. Figure 2-4 Parallel Connection Remote Control Connection The remote operation of Load can be done through GPIB or USB interface.
For internal cleaning, please use a low-pressure air gun to clean the dust inside the device or send it back to the distributors or agents of Chroma for cleaning. *It is recommended to clean the device regularly once a year.
Operation Overview Introduction The Chroma 63200A Series Electronic Loads are suitable for design, manufacturing, testing and quality assurance for electronic products. The load contains a set front panel keypad, a VFD, two system bus ports, two USB ports and an optional GPIB card (to be purchased).
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Table 3-1 Front Panel Description Item Name Description Refer to Power switch The AC power switch of Electronic Load. The display shows the setting information. 3.2.1 HOTKEY The shortcut keys for switching loading modes.
Operation Overview 3.2.2 HOTKEY Changing the HOTKEY Press the HOTKEY for 2~3 seconds to switch the HOTKEY to the current loading mode and the HOTKEY display will change as well. It can set the frequently used mode as a HOTKEY to facilitate operation. 3.2.3 Function Keys Table 3-2 Function Keys Description...
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual SPEC It provides GO/NG to test loading specification when enabled. SAVE It saves the settings of all modes to a specified file (1 to 10). RECALL It recalls the settings from the specified file (1 to 10).
3.3.2 System Bus Port A System Bus is a common used parallel port for 63200A Series Electronic Loads. The two System Bus ports are 10-pin connectors (RJ-45 male connector.) Be sure to use the cable of Chroma’s standard accessory and ensure the load input power is connected correctly before connecting the System Bus.
3.3.3 DIGITIAL IO The IO port is a 15-pin D-SUB male connector on the rear panel of 63200A Series Electronic Load. It contains 0-10V external input analog signals and digital I/O signals. The digital...
Operation Overview Figure 3-3 63200A Series I/O Port Connector Table 3-4 Pin Assignments of 63200A Series I/O Port Connector Signal Signal Signal EXT_WAVE_I LOAD_ON_ST EXT_WAVE_V TRIG_SEQ SHORT_ST TRIG_DIGI 1. Pin [1:2]: EXT_WAVE[I:V] the external waveform input signal with input range from 0 to 10V.
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual See section 3.5.6 Setting Remote Communication Interface for the parameter settings of GPIB communication interface. 3.3.5 USB Remote Control The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on the rear panel is a 4-pin USB connector that can be used to connect the remote controller or PC for remote control.
Operation Overview Sub function setup description: Main Function Sub Function Description Von_POT Set the start loading voltage. Von Latch Lock the start loading voltage. Von_Voff Set the voltage to unload. Load Setup Short Key Set short circuit simulation function. Auto On Set auto loading at power on.
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Figure 3-4 Von LATCH ON Current Waveform Von LATCH OFF Current Waveform Voff_POT, set the unload voltage level The Electronic Load will close the loading state (Load OFF) when the UUT output is dropped to Voff.
The voltage shows a negative sign when MINUS is selected and shows no sign if PLUS is selected. The default is PLUS. Digitizing (capturing measured data) The 63200A Series Electronic Load provides data capturing function for measured data to record the waveform. It can record the measured data during loading via this function. Parameters: Sampling Time: The sampling time for measured data.
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual For parallel, simply set the MASTER and it can control the loading on the MASTER and SLAVE in the parallel group. For synchronization, the loading values need to be set separately for all MASTER and SLAVE;...
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Operation Overview Setting the voltage spec.: G O / N G S P E C . [ C O N F I G . ] M O D E = P E R C E N T ( 0 ) V _ C E N T = 0 .
Setting Remote Communication Interface GPIB It sets the GPIB address. Digital I/O It sets the digital I/O for the system I/O port on the 63200A Series rear panel. DOUT_1/DOUT_2 can set to the following status: NONE(0) OCP TEST PASS-H(1) OCP TEST PASS-L(2)
The product information including model number, serial number and firmware version. Calibration The calibration function. Be sure to contact the technical service center of Chroma for any calibration requirements. Basic Operation Modes There are six modes of operation: Constant Current (CC), Constant Resistance (CR), Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Power (CP), Constant Current Dynamic (CCD) and Constant Resistance Dynamic (CRD).
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual 3.6.1 Constant Current Mode In CC mode, the Load will sink a current in accordance with the programmed value MODE regardless of the input voltage. To enter into the CC mode, press the key and select CC mode.
Operation Overview manually switch between the two programmed states. Slew rate determines the rate at which Load level changes from one load level state to another. Figure 3-5 shows the current A/ B level of load after pressing key. State A=4A, State B=2A, Rise =0.2A/μs, Fall =0.08A/μs Current...
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Parameters: L1: Set the loading value for A load. L2: Set the loading value for B load. SR↗: Set the current rise slew rate data. SR↘: Set the current fall slew rate data.
Operation Overview L 1 = 1 5 0 . 0 0 0 I _ R A N G E = H I H G ( 2 ) ▲ L 2 = 1 5 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 V 0 .
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual L 1 = 0 . 0 S R = 0 . 0 0 5 A / u s L 2 = 0 . 0 S R = 0 . 0 0 5 A / u s ▼...
Operation Overview 3.6.5 CCD Mode In CCD mode, the Load will sink a dynamic current according to the programmed current and dynamic timing regardless of the input voltage. To enter into the CCD mode, press the MODE key and select CCD mode. L 1 = 0 .
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Current Load1 load2 Time 10mS 10mS 10mS 10mS Figure 3-6 Dynamic Current Waveform 3.6.6 CRD Mode In CRD mode, the Load will sink a dynamic resistance according to the programmed resistance and dynamic timing by the input voltage.
Operation Overview REPEAT: Set the number of time to repeat (0=infinite loop). I_RANGE: Set the current measurement range of Electronic Load. There are H, M and L for selection. Ranges (Low, Middle, High) Resistance can be programmed in any of the three ranges, low range, middle range and high range.
V_RANGE: Set the voltage measurement range of Electronic Load. There are H, M and L for selection. The internal timer of 63200A Series Electronic Load is shown in Figure 3-8. When Load ON is pressed, the timer will enable automatically. When the voltage reaches the set final voltage or is timeout, the Electronic Load will stop loading and the timer will stop counting.
Operation Overview current bias (I_DC), the loading sine wave (I_AC) and sine wave frequency (Frequency). The lowest point of sine wave cannot be smaller than 0 ampere. As Figure 3-9 shows Ch1 is the actual loading current waveform and Ch2 is the voltage waveform of the UUT (AC component.) ADVA To enter into SWD mode, press...
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Parameters: TYPE: Set the OCP(0) &OPP (1) modes. TRG: Set the trigger voltage. When the UUT output voltage is lower than the trigger level, the Load will stop loading current.
Operation Overview 3.7.5 CZ Mode In CZ mode, the Load will sink a current according to the programmed impedance. Impedance can be programmed by set the equivalent series resistance Rs, equivalent series inductance Ls, equivalent parallel load capacitance C , equivalent parallel load resistance R and Ip (max) parameters for loading when operating in this mode.
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual I_SET: Set the current level. RESPONSE: Set the Electronic Load response speed to FAST, NORMAL or SLOW. 3.7.7 CRCC In CRCC mode, it has to program the constant resistance and constant current first and then start the UUT for output.
Operation Overview Parameters: V_SET: Set the voltage level. R_SET: Set the resistance level. This mode is suggested to be used in the UUT with CV output. CAUTION It is suggested to use a remote sense cable to measure the UUT output voltage.
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual For example, if program 1 has 5 sequences, program 2 has 8 sequences and program 3 has 15 sequences, it means the program 4 to 10 has 228 sequences left for editing. The user can use program chain to link program 1, 2 and 3 to execute the program sequence in 5715, or to link program 2, 3 and 1 to execute the program sequence in 7155.
The User Defined Waveform is able to simulate the actual sinking current and capture or edit the current through oscilloscope. The graphical operating software can easily save the waveform in the internal memory of 63200A Series Electronic Loads and the user defined waveform can be sunk as desired.
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual ADVA To enter into EXTW mode, press and select EXTW. MODE: Able to set to CC, CR or CV mode. CC mode Iset CR mode Rset .(min)
GPIB or USB. The command set introduced here can be applied to all electronic loads of 63200A Series Electronic Loads that equipped with optional GPIB card or USB. GPIB or USB can be used one at a time. If GPIB is used first in remote control, USB will be disabled unless the machine is reset, and vice versa.
Numeric data may be followed by a suffix to specify the dimension of the data. A suffix may be preceded by a multiplier. Chroma 63200A makes use of the suffixes listed in Table 4-2 and multipliers listed in Table 4-3.
Remote Operation 4.2.3 Character Data Formats For command statements, the <NRf+> data format permits entry of required characters. For query statements, character strings may be returned in either of the forms shown in the following table. It depends on the length of the returned string. Table 4-4 Symbol Character Form...
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Program Line Separators: A terminator informs GPIB that it has reached the end of a statement. Normally, this is sent automatically by your GPIB programming statements. The termination also occurs with other terminator codes, such as EOI. In this guide, the terminator is assumed at the end of each example line of code.
Remote Operation Language Dictionary Commands for operating the 63200A Electronic Load remotely are grouped into subsystems. Each command that belongs to the same subsystem is arranged in alphabetic order. A syntax chart of the subsystem that contains the commands in the same group is included. Sub- systems are ordered alphabetically according to their names in the following sections.
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Chapter 5. Standard Event Status Event Register Bit Position PON 0 CME EXE DDE QYE 0 OPC Condition 128 64 Bit Weight Query Syntax: *ESR? Return Parameters: <NR1> Query Example: *ESR? Return the Standard Event Status register readings.
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Remote Operation *RST Reset Command Type: Device State Description: This command forces an ABORt, *CLS, LOAD=PROT=CLE command and sets the parameters to factory default. Setting Syntax: *RST Setting Parameters: nil *SAV Save Command Type: Device Status Description: This command stores the present state of the single electronic load and all channel states of multiple loads in a specified memory location.
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual 4.3.2 Specific Commands The 63200A series products are equipped with the following specific GPIB commands. 4.3.2.1 MODE Subsystem MODE Type: Channel-Specific Description: This command sets the operational mode for the electronic load.
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Query Example: LOAD:SHOR:KEY? LOAD:ID? Type: Channel-Specific Description: This query requests the load to identify itself. Setting Syntax: None Setting Parameters:None Setting Example: None Query Syntax: LOAD:ID? Return Parameters:<aard>,[Unit = None] Query Example: LOAD:ID? String Information Chroma ATE Inc. Manufacture 63205A-150-500 Model...
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual 63205A000001 Serial number LOAD‘s version of F/W 1.00 LOAD‘s version of FPGA 1.00 LOAD‘s version of PCB 1.00 Return Example: Chroma ATE Inc.,63205A-150-500,63205A000001,1.00,1.00,1.00 4.3.2.3 CONFIGURE Subsystem CONFigure:VOLTage:RANGe Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set the voltage measurement range in CC mode.
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Remote Operation CONFigure:VOLTage:LATCh Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set the action type of Von. Setting Syntax: CONFigure:VOLTage:LATCh<space><CRD | NR1> Setting Parameters:<CRD | NR1>, OFF(0),ON(1) Setting Example: CONF:VOLT:LATC OFF Set Von latch function to OFF. CONF:VOLT:LATC 1 Set Von latch function to ON. Query Syntax: CONFigure:VOLTage:LATCh? Return Parameters:<CRD>, OFF(0), ON(1)
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Query Example: CONF:SYNC:MODE? CONFigure:PARAllel:INITial Type: All Channel Description: Set Load into/exit parallel mode. Setting Syntax: CONFigure:PARAllel:INITial<space><CRD | NR1> Setting Parameters: <CRD | NR1>, OFF(0), ON(1) Setting Example: CONF:PARA:INIT ON Set Load to into parallel mode.
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Remote Operation CONF:SHOR:KEY 1 Set SHORT key function to enable. Query Syntax: CONFigure:SHORt:KEY? Return Parameters: <CRD>, HOLD(0), TOGGLE(1), DISABLE(2) [Unit = None] Query Example: CONF:SHOR:KEY? CONFigure:SOUNd Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set the buzzer on/off in Load. Setting Syntax: CONFigure:SOUNd<space><CRD | NR1> Setting Parameters:<CRD | NR1>, OFF(0), ON(1) Setting Example: CONF:SOUN OFF Set buzzer to OFF.
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual 2:OCP TEST FAIL-L 3:GONG TOTAL PASS-H 4:GONG TOTAL FAIL-L 5:OTP OVP OCP OPP REV-H 6:BUS CTRL. ACT-H 7:BUS CTRL. ACT-L Setting Example: CONF:DIO:OUT1 2 Set DO1 to OCP TEST FAIL-L.
Remote Operation Return Parameters: <CRD>, OFF, ON [Unit = None] Query Example: DIO:OUT2? 4.3.2.4 CURRENT Subsystem CURRent:STATic:L1 Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set the static load current for constant current static mode. Setting Syntax: CURRent:STATic:L1<space><NRf+>[suffix] Setting Parameters:Refer to respective specification for valid value range. Setting Example: CURR:STAT:L1 20 Set the static load parameter L1 =...
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual CURR:STAT:RISE MIN Set rising slew rate to the minimum value of static load. Query Syntax: CURRent:STATic:RISE?[<space><MAX | MIN>] Return Parameters:<NR2>, [Unit = A/μs] Query Example: CURR:STAT:RISE? CURR:STAT:RISE? MAX CURR:STAT:RISE? MIN...
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Remote Operation Query Example: CURR:DYN:L1? CURR:DYN:L1? MAX CURR:DYN:L1? MIN CURRent:DYNamic:L2 Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set the load current during T2 period for constant current dynamic mode. Setting Syntax: CURRent:DYNamic:L2<space><NRf+>[suffix] Setting Parameters:Refer to respective specification for valid value range. Setting Example: CURR:DYN:L2 20 Set the dynamic load parameter L2 = 20A.
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Return Parameters:<NR2>, [Unit = Second] Query Example: CURR:DYN:T2? CURR:DYN:T2? MAX CURR:DYN:T2? MIN CURRent:DYNamic:REPeat Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set the repeat count for constant current dynamic mode. Setting Syntax: CURRent:DYNamic:REPeat<space><NRf+> Setting Parameters:<NRf+>, 0 ~ 65535, Resolution = 1, Unit = None...
Remote Operation CURR:DYN:FALL? MIN CURRent:DYNamic:VRNG Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set the voltage measurement range in CCD mode. Setting Syntax: CURRent:DYNamic:VRNG<space><CRD | NR1> Setting Parameters:<CRD | NR1>, LOW | L | 0, MIDDLE | M | 1, HIGH | H | 2 Setting Example: CURR:DYN:VRNG HIGH Set voltage range to High.
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual RES:STAT:L2? MIN RESistance:STATic:RISE Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set the rising slew rate of current for constant resistance mode. Setting Syntax: RESistance:STATic:RISE<space><NRf+>[suffix] Setting Parameters:Refer to respective specification for valid value range. Set rising slew rate to 2.5A/μs.
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Remote Operation Setting Syntax: RESistance:DYNamic:L1<space><NRf+>[suffix] Setting Parameters:Refer to respective specification for valid value range. Setting Example: RES:DYN:L1 20 Set the dynamic load parameter L1 = 20Ω. RES:DYN:L1 10 OHM Set the dynamic load parameter L1 = 10Ω. RES:DYN:L1 MAX Set the dynamic load parameter L1 = maximum value.
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual RESistance:DYNamic:T2 Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set duration parameter T2 for constant resistance dynamic mode. Setting Syntax: RESistance:DYNamic:T2<space><NRf+>[suffix] Setting Parameters:<NRf+>, 10μs ~ 100s, Resolution = 10μs, Unit = Second Setting Example: RES:DYN:T2 10ms Set the dynamic duration T2 = 10ms.
Remote Operation Setting Syntax: RESistance:DYNamic:FALL<space><NRf+>[suffix] Setting Parameters:Refer to respective specification for valid value range. Set falling slew rate to 2.5A/μs. Setting Example: RES:DYN:FALL 2.5 RES:DYN:FALL 1A/μs Set falling slew rate to 1A/μs. RES:DYN:FALL MAX Set falling slew rate to the maximum value of dynamic load.
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual VOLT:STAT:L2 24V Set voltage of load L2 as 24V. VOLT:STAT:L2 MAX Set voltage of load L2 as the maximum value. VOLT:STAT:L2 MIN Set voltage of load L2 as the minimum value.
Remote Operation 4.3.2.7 POWER Subsystem POWer:STATic:L1 Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set the static load power for constant power mode. Setting Syntax: POWer:STATic:L1<space><NRf+>[suffix] Setting Parameters:Refer to respective specification for valid value range. Setting Example: POW:STAT:L1 20 Set the load parameter L1 = 20W. POW:STAT:L1 10W Set the load parameter L1 = 10W.
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual POWer:STATic:FALL Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set the falling slew rate of current for constant power mode. Setting Syntax: POWer:STATic:FALL<space><NRf+>[suffix] Setting Parameters:Refer to respective specification for valid value range. Set falling slew rate to 2.5A/μs.
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Remote Operation BATT:VAL MIN Set current = minimum value. When BATT:MODE set to CR mode, then BATT:VAL 0.5 Set resistance = 0.5Ω. BATT:VAL 500mΩ Set resistance = 0.5Ω. BATT:VAL MAX Set resistance = maximum value. BATT:VAL MIN Set resistance = minimum value. When BATT:MODE set to CP mode, then BATT:VAL 0.5 Set power = 0.5W.
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Setting Example: BATT:ENDV 0.5 Set end voltage = 0.5V BATT:ENDV 500mV Set end voltage = 0.5V BATT:ENDV MAX Set end voltage = maximum value. BATT:ENDV MIN Set end voltage = minimum value.
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Remote Operation [ADVance:]SINE:FREQuency Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set frequency for sine wave dynamic mode. Setting Syntax: [ADVance:]SINE:FREQuency<space><NRf+>[suffix] Setting Parameters:<NRf+>, 0.01Hz ~ 20000.00Hz, Resolution = 0.01Hz, Unit = Hertz Setting Example: SINE:FREQ 1000 Set frequency = 1kHz. SINE:FREQ 1kHz Set frequency = 1kHz. SINE:FREQ MAX Set frequency = maximum value.
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual OCP:STEP MIN Set step count = minimum value. Query Syntax: [ADVance:]OCP:STEP?[<space><MAX | MIN>] Return Parameters:<NR1>, [Unit = None] Query Example: OCP:STEP? OCP:STEP? MAX OCP:STEP? MIN [ADVance:]OCP:DWELl Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set dwell time for OCP test mode.
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Remote Operation [ADVance:]OCP:SPECification:L Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set low level current of specification for OCP test mode. Setting Syntax: [ADVance:]OCP:SPECification:L<space><NRf+>[suffix] Setting Parameters:Refer to respective specification for valid value range. Setting Example: OCP:SPEC:L 0.5 Set low level current = 0.5A. OCP:SPEC:L 500mA Set low level current = 0.5A.
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual OPP:STAR MAX Set start power = maximum value. OPP:STAR MIN Set start power = minimum value. Query Syntax: [ADVance:]OPP:STARt?[<space><MAX | MIN>] Return Parameters:<NR2>, [Unit = Watt] Query Example: OPP:STAR? OPP:STAR? MAX...
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Remote Operation [ADVance:]OPP:TRIGger:VOLTage Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set trigger voltage for OPP test mode. Setting Syntax: [ADVance:]OPP:TRIGger:VOLTage<space><NRf+>[suffix] Setting Parameters:Refer to respective specification for valid value range. Setting Example: OPP:TRIG:VOLT 0.5 Set trigger voltage = 0.5V. OPP:TRIG:VOLT 500mV Set trigger voltage = 0.5V. OPP:TRIG:VOLT MAX Set trigger voltage = maximum value.
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Return Parameters:<CRD>, OFF(0), ON(1) [Unit = None] Query Example: OPP:LATC? [ADVance:]OPP:RESult? Type: Channel-Specific Description: Returns the result of OPP test function. Setting Syntax: None Setting Parameters:None Setting Example: None Query Syntax: [ADVance:]OPP:RESult? Return Parameters:<arg1>,<arg2>,<arg3>...
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Remote Operation [ADVance:]CURRent:SWEep:FSTArt Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set the start of frequency for constant current frequency sweep mode. Setting Syntax: [ADVance:]CURRent:SWEep:FSTArt<space><NRf+>[suffix] Setting Parameters:<NRf+>, 0.01Hz ~ 50kHz, Resolution = 0.01Hz, Unit = Hertz Setting Example: CURR:SWE:FSTA 1000 Set frequency = 1kHz CURR:SWE:FSTA 1kHz Set frequency = 1kHz CURR:SWE:FSTA MAX Set frequency = maximum value.
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Setting Example: CURR:SWE:DWEL 50 Set dwell time = 50s CURR:SWE:DWEL 500ms Set dwell time = 0.5s CURR:SWE:DWEL MAX Set dwell time = maximum value. CURR:SWE:DWEL MIN Set dwell time = minimum value.
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Remote Operation minimum value of static load. Query Syntax: [ADVance:]CURRent:SWEep:FALL?[<space><MAX | MIN>] Return Parameters:<NR2>, [Unit = A/μs] Query Example: CURR:SWE:FALL? CURR:SWE:FALL? MAX CURR:SWE:FALL? MIN [ADVance:]IMPedance:STATic:CL Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set the equivalent parallel load capacitance for constant impedance mode. Setting Syntax: [ADVance:]IMPedance:STATic:CL<space><NRf+>[suffix] Setting Parameters:<NRf+>, 30μF ~ 50,000μF, Resolution = 1uF, Unit = Farad Setting Example:...
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual [ADVance:]IMPedance:STATic:RL Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set the equivalent parallel load resistance for constant impedance mode. Setting Syntax: [ADVance:]IMPedance:STATic:RL<space><NRf+>[suffix] Setting Parameters:For valid value range refer to respective specification. Set resistance = 20Ω.
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Remote Operation Return Parameters: <aard> Query Example: USER:WAV:DATA? 1 USER:WAV:DATA? 1 MAX USER:WAV:DATA? 1 MIN Return Example: 1,0.001,1,0,YES [ADVance:]USER:WAVeform:DATA:POINt Type: Channel-Specific Description: This command sets the user-define waveform data with binary format. The waveform is consist of number points correspond to sampling points that user specified in format of 16bits unsigned integral.
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Query Example: USER:WAV:STAT? [ADVance:]USER:WAVeform:EXEcute:STATus? Type: Channel-Specific Description: This command returns the status of waveform data download. Setting Syntax: None Setting Parameters:None Query Syntax: [ADVance:]USER:WAVeform:EXEcute:STATus? Return Parameters:<NR1>, 0:Idle 1:Running 2:Finish 3:Stop...
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Remote Operation [ADVance:]CVCC:RESponse Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set the response speed in CV+CC mode. Setting Syntax: [ADVance:]CVCC:RESponse<space><NRf> Setting Parameters:<NRf>, SLOW(0), NORMAL(1), FAST(2) Example: CVCC:RES FAST CVCC:RES SLOW Query Syntax: [ADVance:]CVCC:RESponse? Return Parameters:<CRD>, SLOW(0), NORMAL(1), FAST(2) Query Example: CVCC:RES? [ADVance:]CVCC:ISET Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set the static load current in CV+CC mode.
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual CRCC:ISET? MAX CRCC:ISET? MIN [ADVance:]CVCR:VSET Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set the static load voltage in CV+CR mode. Setting Syntax: [ADVance:]CVCR:VSET<space><NRf+>[suffix] Setting Parameters:Refer to respective specification for valid value range. Setting Example: CVCR:VSET 8 Set VSET as 8V.
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Remote Operation Setting Example: AUTO:RSET 20 Set the RSET = 20Ω. AUTO:RSET 10 OHM Set the RSET = 10Ω. AUTO:RSET MAX Set the RSET = maximum value. AUTO:RSET MIN Set the RSET = minimum value. Query Syntax: [ADVance:]AUTO:RSET?[<space><MAX | MIN>] Return Parameters:<NR2>, [Unit = OHM] Query Example: AUTO:RSET?
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual [ADVance:]EXTernal:WAVeform:CC:VRNG Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set the voltage measurement range in external waveform when the mode is set to CC mode. Setting Syntax: [ADVance:]EXTernal:WAVeform:CC:VRNG<space><CRD | NR1> Setting Parameters:<CRD | NR1>, LOW | L | 0, MIDDLE | M | 1, HIGH | H | 2...
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Remote Operation DIGitizing:INITiate Type: Channel-Specific Description: Start the digitizing function to wait trigger signal. Setting Syntax : DIGitizing:INITiate Setting Parameters:None Setting Example: DIG:INIT Initial digitizing function. Query Syntax: None Return Parameters:None Query Example: None DIGitizing:SAMPling:POINt Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set the sampling points for digitizing function. Setting Syntax: DIGitizing:SAMPling:POINt<space><NRf+>...
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual DIGitizing:TRIGger:POINt Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set the trigger points for digitizing function. Setting Syntax: DIGitizing:TRIGger:POINt<space><NRf+> Setting Parameters:<NRf+>, 1 ~ 15,000, Resolution = 1, Unit = None Setting Example: DIG:TRIG:POIN 500 Set trigger points = 500 DIG:TRIG:POIN MAX Set trigger points = maximum value.
Remote Operation Setting Parameters:None Setting Example: None Query Syntax: DIGitizing:WAVeform:DATA?<space><V | I> Return Parameters:<DLABRD>, [Unit = None] Query Example: DIG:WAV:DATA? V DIG:WAV:DATA? I 4.3.2.10 SPECIFICATION Subsystem SPECification[:PASS]? Type: All Channels Description: Request GO-NG result reference to all channels specifications. Query Syntax: SPECification? Query Example: SPEC?
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Set the high-level current specification. The -1 mean don’t care. Description: Setting Syntax: SPECification:CURRent:H<space><NRf+>[suffix] Setting Parameters:Refer to respective specification for valid value range. Setting Example: SPEC:CURR:H 10 SPEC:CURR:H 10mA Query Syntax: SPECification:CURRent:H?[<space><MAX | MIN>]...
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Remote Operation Setting Syntax: SPECification:POWer:L<space><NRf+>[suffix] Setting Parameters:Refer to respective specification for valid value range. Setting Example: SPEC:POW:L 10 SPEC:POW:L 10mW Query Syntax: SPECification:POWer:H?[<space><MAX | MIN>] Return Parameters:<NR2>, [Unit = Watt] Query Example: SPEC:POW:L? SPEC:POW:L? MAX SPEC:POW:L? MIN SPECification:TEST Type: All Channels Description: Start or close the all channel specification test.
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Return Parameters:<NR2>, [Unit = Volt] Query Example: SPEC:VOLT:H? SPEC:VOLT:H? MAX SPEC:VOLT:H? MIN SPECification:VOLTage:L Type: Channel-Specific Set the low-level voltage specification. The -1 mean don’t care. Description: Setting Syntax: SPECification:VOLTage:L<space><NRf+>[suffix] Parameters: Refer to respective specification for valid value range.
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Remote Operation Return Example: 100.0 FETCh:POWer? Type: Channel-Specific Description: Returns the power measured at electronic load input. Query Syntax: FETCh:POWer? Return Parameters:<NR2>, [Unit = Watt] Query Example: FETC:POW? Return Example: 3.15 FETCh:STATus? Type: Channel-Independent Description: Returns real time status of the load module. Bit Position MAX_ Condition...
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Query Example: FETC:VOLT:MAX? Return Example: 8.12 FETCh:VOLTage:MIN? Type: Channel-Specific Description: Returns the minimum voltage measured at electronic load input in CZ mode. Query Syntax: FETCh:VOLTage:MIN? Return Parameters:<NR2>, [Unit = Voltage]...
Remote Operation Return Parameters:<aard>, [Unit = Voltage] Query Example: FETC:ALLV:MAX? Return Example: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 5.12, 0, 12, 0 FETCh:ALLVoltage:MIN? Type: Channel-Independent Description: Returns the minimum voltage measured at the input of all load modules. The return value is 0 when the channel does not exist. Query Syntax: FETCh:ALLVoltage:MIN? Return Parameters:<aard>, [Unit = Voltage]...
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual 4.3.2.13 PROGRAM Subsystem PROGram:DATA Type: Channel-Specific Description: Set the program parameters. (Note: All setting parameters in this command can’t use suffix.) Setting Syntax: PROGram:DATA<space><Arg1>,<Arg2>,<Arg3>,<Arg4>,<Arg5> Setting Parameters: Selects a program to be set: Arg1: <NR1>, 1 ~ 10, Resolution = 1, Unit = None.
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Remote Operation range. Set the dwell time of sequence: Arg9: <NRf>, 0.1ms ~ 30s, Resolution = 0.0001s, Unit = Second. Set the high-level of voltage specific in sequence: Arg10: <NRf>, Refer to respective specification for valid value range. Set the low-level of voltage specific in sequence: Arg11: <NRf>, Refer to respective specification for valid value range.
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Setting Syntax: PROGram:DATA:STEP<space><Arg1>,<Arg2>,<Arg3>,<Arg4>, <Arg5>,<Arg6>,<Arg7>,<Arg8>,<Arg9>,<Arg10>,<Arg11>, <Arg12>,<Arg13>,<Arg14>,<Arg15>,<Arg16> Setting Parameters: Selects a program to be set: Arg1: <NR1>, 1 ~ 10, Resolution = 1, Unit = None. Set the trigger mode of sequence: Arg2: <NRf>, SKIP(0), AUTO(1), MANUAL(2), EXTERNAL(3),...
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Remote Operation Query Syntax 2: PROGram:DATA:STEP?<space><Arg1>,<Arg2>, <Arg3><space><MAX | MIN> Selects a program: Arg1: <NR1>, 1 ~ 10, Resolution = 1, Unit = None. Selects a run mode: Arg2: <NRf>, CC(0), CR(1), CV(2), CP(3), Unit = None. Selects the mode’s range: Arg3: <NRf>, LOW(0), MIDDLE(1), HIGH(2), Unit = None.
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual PROGram:SEQuence:CLEar Type: Channel-Specific Description: Clear all sequence in program file what specified. Setting Syntax: PROGram:SEQuence:CLEar<space><NR1> Setting Parameters:<NR1>, 1 ~ 10, Resolution = 1, Unit = None Setting Example: PROG:SEQ:CLE 3...
Remote Operation Low byte ―――→ High byte 、、、 #3048<byte1><byte2><byte3><byte4><byte5><byte6><byte7><byte8> Sequence #1 Sequence #2 Query Example: PROG:SEQ:SPEC? 1,V Return Example: None 4.3.2.14 SYNCHRONOUS Subsystem SYNChronous:RUN Type: All Channels Set all electronic loads to “ON” in sync. dynamic run. Description: Setting Syntax: SYNChronous:RUN<space><NRf>...
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual STATus:CHANnel:ENABle Type: Channel-Specific Description: Mask to select which bit in the Event register is allowed to be summed into the corresponding channel bit for the Channel Summary Event register. Setting Syntax: STATus:CHANnel:ENABle<space><NR1>...
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Remote Operation Setting Syntax: STATus:CSUMmary:ENABle<space><NR1> Setting Parameters: <NR1>, 0 ~ 1023, Unit = None Bit Configuration of Channel Summary Register Bit Position Channel Bit Weight 512 256 128 64 32 16 Setting Example: STAT:CSUM:ENAB 3 Query Syntax: STATus:CSUMmary:ENABle? Return Parameters:<NR1> Query Example: STAT:CSUM:ENAB? Return the setting of Channel...
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual STATus:QUEStionable:EVENt? Type: Channel-Specific Description: Record all Questionable conditions that have occurred since last time the register was read. Query Syntax: STATus:QUEStionable:EVENt? Return Parameters:<NR1> Query Example: STAT:QUES:EVEN? Return the contents of the Questionable Event register.
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Remote Operation Description: This command can only be used under control of USB and Ethernet. If SYST:REM is programmed, the 63200A will be set in the REMOTE state, and the front panel of frame will be disabled except the <LOCAL>key pressed. Setting Syntax: SYSTem:REMote Setting Parameters: None...
Status Reporting Introduction This chapter explains the status data structure of Chroma 63200A Series Electronic Load as shown in Figure 5-1. The standard registers, such as the Event Status register group, the Output Queue, the Status Byte and Service Request Enable registers, perform the standard GPIB functions and are defined in IEEE-488.2 Standard Digital Interface for Programmable...
Remote Operation 5.2.1 Channel Status ■ The Channel Status register informs you one or more channel status conditions, which indicate certain errors or faults have occurred to a specific channel. Table 5-1 explains the channel status conditions that are applied to the electronic load. ■...
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual 5.2.2 Channel Summary ■ The Channel Summary registers summarize the channel status conditions up to 10 channels. ■ When an enabled bit in the Channel Status Event register is set, it causes the corresponding channel bit in the Channel Summary Event register to be set.
Remote Operation 5.2.5 Standard Event Status ■ All programming errors that have occurred will set one or more error bits in the Standard Event Status register. Table 5-3 describes the standard events that apply to the electronic load. ■ Reading the Standard Event Status register will reset it to zero. ■...
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual 5.2.7 Service Request Enable Register ■ The Service Request Enable register can be programmed to specify the bit in the Status Byte register that will generate the service requests.
For the detailed information of operation and programming please refer to the Chapter 3 and Chapter 4. If any of the 63200A Series models requires service, refer to the list of Chroma Sales and Support Offices at the web site http://www.chromaate.com/english/contact/default.asp.
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Performance Tests 6.3.1 CC Mode Verification This test verifies if the current programming and readings are within specifications when operating in CC mode. For each DMM reading, the front panel display of current should be identical.
Verification resistor. Table 6-3 Shunt Current CCH Current Front Panel Display Model Setting Max. Min. Reading 250.0 A 250.225A 249.775A DMM Ai ±0.225A 63205A-150-500 2.5A 5.125A 4.875A DMM Ai ±0.125A 300.0 A 300.24A 299.76A DMM Ai ±0.24A 63206A-150-600 3.0A 3.12A 2.88A DMM Ai ±0.12A Checking Low Current Range RANGE...
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High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual 150V DMM (V)±0.045V 632xxA-150-xxx DMM (V)±0.0247V Checking Medium Voltage Range RANGE After tested the high voltage range, press to M range. The DC Source voltage outputs the voltage/current values listed in Table 6-6.
Appendix A Precautions for Loading Battery Appendix A Precautions for Loading Battery In regard of the blooming EV, the test application for high power battery has become more and more. However, since it is to test the battery with high power and voltage, it is necessary to pay more attention to the application safety.
High Power Electronic Load 63200A Series Operation & Programming Manual Figure A-2 Simulation of Surge Chart when Switching between Electronic Load & Battery During the test procedure if the entire circuit is shorted due to MOSFET breakdown by high voltage and if the energy source is battery or other source that can provide high power, continuous high current will pass through Electronic Load internal due to short circuit.
Appendix A Precautions for Loading Battery NFB(No-Fuse Breaker): The capacity (current amount) should be smaller than maximum current to facilitate load and it should be able to cutoff in time when the internal is aging short circuited. R: It is suggested to install the resistor of 100kΩ or above to avoid giving Electronic Load huge voltage in a sudden.
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