HP / Agilent 6060A 300 Watt DC Electronic Load

The HP/Agilent 6060A is a 300 W DC electronic load engineered for comprehensive testing and validation of DC power sources and power components. Operating across 3 to 60 VDC with programmable current control up to 60 A, the unit delivers constant current (CC), constant voltage (CV), and constant resistance (CR) modes with integrated measurement capabilities and GPIB control for automated test sequences.

– Technical Specifications

Power and Input Ratings
• Maximum power dissipation: 300 W
• Voltage range: 3 to 60 VDC (extends below 3.0 V for static tests)
• Current range: 0 to 60 A DC (derated from 0–3 V)
• Programmable CC ranges: 0–6 A and 0–60 A
• Programmable CR ranges: 0.033–1.0 Ω, 1–1000 Ω, 10–10,000 Ω
• Input impedance: 20 mΩ typical (short), 20 kΩ typical (open)

Measurement and Readback
• Built-in voltmeter and ammeter
• Readback resolution: 16 mV, 16 mA
• Readback accuracy: 0.05% ±45 mV, 0.05% ±65 mA
• Analog voltage and current monitors available

Programming and Control
• Current programming accuracy: ±0.1% ±65 mA (60 A range)
• Programming resolution: 16 mA (60 A range)
• Analog voltage control in CC mode; bandwidth: 10 kHz
• Pulse waveform generation: 0.25 Hz to 10 kHz, 6–94% duty cycle, 1.0 A/ms to 5 A/µs slew rate
• Six volatile user-definable states plus non-volatile power-up state
• HP-IB (GPIB) interface: IEEE 488.2 and HP-SL compliant
• Parallel operation supported in constant current mode
• Remote voltage sensing in CV mode

Protection
Hardware and software over-current, over-voltage, over-power, over-temperature, and reverse-polarity protection.

AC Input
• Selectable: 100, 120, 220, or 240 Vac (via internal switches)
• Voltage tolerance: -13% to +6% nominal
• Frequency: 48–63 Hz

– Key Features

FET-based front-end enables exceptionally low input impedance for short-circuit simulation. Integrated pulse generation eliminates external function generators for transient load testing. GPIB control with full readback simplifies integration into automated test systems.

– Typical Applications

Power supply qualification in R&D and production; battery charger and converter validation; incoming component inspection; transient response characterization.

– Compatibility & Integration

HP-IB (GPIB) control interface supports IEEE 488.2 standard instruments. Analog control inputs allow direct integration with legacy or external signal sources.