GW Instek PEL-504-500-15 Programmable DC Electronic Load

Overview

The GW Instek PEL-504-500-15 is a programmable single-channel DC electronic load from the PEL-500 series with a power rating of 350W, maximum output voltage of 500V, and maximum output current of 15A. Designed for research and development, quality control, ATE systems, and production testing, this benchtop load can evaluate high-voltage power supplies, test switching transients, simulate battery discharge, and validate current limiting circuits in high-voltage applications.

Key Features

• 350W power rating with 500V maximum voltage and 15A maximum current
• 5-digit digital display for simultaneous voltage, current, and power measurement
• Multiple operation modes: CC (constant current), CR (constant resistance), CV (constant voltage), CP (constant power), and Dynamic
• Programmable short-circuit test with configurable timing
• Automatic overcurrent protection (OCP) and overpower protection (OPP) testing
• Battery discharge test with configurable stop voltage, discharge capacity, and time limits
• Surge test mode for simulating boot overshoot and hot-plug transient currents
• GO/NG judgment function for pass/fail automated test evaluation
• Overvoltage, overcurrent, overpower, and over-temperature protection
• Reverse polarity detection and protection
• Adjustable voltage polarity display (positive or negative value)
• RS232 and USB communication interfaces
• Current waveform output via BNC connector for oscilloscope monitoring

Applications

• High-voltage power supply testing and characterization
• Switching power supply transient response evaluation
• Constant voltage mode current limiting tests
• Battery simulation and discharge testing
• Power supply protection circuit validation
• Research and development of high-voltage systems
• Production quality control and acceptance testing
• Automatic test equipment (ATE) integration for high-voltage applications