Keysight EL4946A Regenerative DC Electronic Load

Overview

The Keysight EL4946A is a compact 2U regenerative electronic load with a single input rated 0–800V, 0–48A, and up to 12kW. Its regenerative design efficiently returns up to 95% of absorbed energy back to the grid, reducing energy costs and cooling requirements. Engineered for R&D, design validation, and production environments, the EL4946A delivers reliable performance in a space-saving form factor with low cost of ownership.

Key Features

• Input range: 0–800V, 0–48A, 0–12kW
• Regenerative design returns up to 95% of absorbed energy to grid
• Multiple operating modes: CV (voltage priority), CC (current priority), CR (resistance priority), CP (power priority)
• Built-in voltage and current measurement capabilities
• 3-inch LCD display with built-in web interface for remote control
• Standard interfaces: Ethernet/LAN, USB 2.0, CAN; optional GPIB, analog, RS-232
• Waveform generation function for battery testing and transient simulation
• Compact 2U form factor with up to 16-unit paralleling capability (up to 192kW)
• LXI Device Specification 2016 compliant
• Optional PathWave BenchVue software for power analysis and battery emulation

Applications

• Battery testing and emulation
• Power supply testing and validation
• Device under test (DUT) protection and characterization
• Voltage and current transient testing
• Multi-unit high-power test systems