MDL Series
MDL DC Electronic Loads
Discontinued Model MDL001
Discontinued: May 22, 2021 MSRP $1,765 / 3 Yr Warranty
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- Programmable DC Electronic Load Mainframe 4U
- Model MDL4U001
MDL4U001 Mainframe
The MDL Series is a multi-channel modular programmable electronic load system. Seven different modules of programmable DC loads ranging in power from 200 W to 600 W provide users the flexibility to test a wide range of power sources from multi-output AC/DC power supplies to batteries, fuel cells, and photovoltaic arrays.
The mainframe has four slots that can be configured with any assortment of the modules up to 2400 W (up to 4800 W with mainframe extension). The high-performance electronic load modules of the MDL Series are capable of operating in constant current (CC), constant voltage (CV), constant resistance (CR), constant power (CW), and constant impedance (CZ) mode, which uses DSP technology to simulate non-linear loads and realistic loading behavior.
- Modules offer wide voltage and current range, 0 to 500 V, 0 to 120 A
- Support for up to 4 modules/8 channels or 8 modules/16 channels with mainframe extension
- Transient mode up to 25 kHz
- Synchronous Load on/off function
- Adjustable slew rate in CC mode
- Standard LAN, GPIB, USB, and RS-232 interfaces with USBTMC/SCPI protocol support
- Short circuit test
- Built-in 16-bit resolution voltage and current measurement (0.1 mV, 0.01 mA)
- Remote voltage sensing to compensate for the effect of voltage drop in wires
- Operate identical modules in parallel mode for high current applications
- OVP/OCP/OPP/OTP and reverse voltage protection
Mainframe | Mainframe Extension | Modules | |||||||
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Model | MDL001 | MDL002 | MDL200 | MDL252* | MDL302* | MDL305 | MDL400 | MDL505 | MDL600 |
Power | up to 2400 W total | up to 2400 W total | 200 W | 250 W/50 W | 300 W/300 W | 300 W | 400 W | 500 W | 600 W |
Voltage | n/a | n/a | 80 V | 80 V | 80 V | 500 V | 80 V | 500 V | 80 V |
Current | n/a | n/a | 40 A | 20 A | 45 A | 20 A | 60 A | 30 A | 120 A |
Inputs | n/a | n/a | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Model | Power | Voltage | Current | Inputs | MSRP |
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MDL200 | 200 W | 80 V | 40 A | 1 | $1,250 |
MDL002 | Up to 2400 W | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,450 |
MDL400 | 400 W | 80 V | 60 A | 1 | $1,790 |
MDL305 | 300 W | 500 V | 20 A | 1 | $1,985 |
MDL302 | 300 W/300 W | 80 V | 45 A | 2 | $3,015 |
MDL505 | 500 W | 500 V | 30 A | 1 | $3,200 |
Documentation
Software
Description | Version | Download |
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Operating Software w/ LabVIEW 2020 Run-Time Engine (Supports Windows(R) 7/8/10) | 1.1.16 | 8500B_8600_MDL_Software.zip |
Operating Software (Supports Windows(R) 7/8/10) | 1.1.16 | 8500B_8600_MDL_Software_noLVRT.zip |
LabVIEW 2020 Driver | 1.0.5 | LVMDL_series.zip |
USBTMC Driver Installation Note | 1.0 | USBTMC_Driver_Readme.txt |
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Rack Mount Front Handle Brackets for MDL Series
Model RK153
Front-end rack mount hardware for the MDL001 and MDL002.
Kit includes brackets, handles, and screws. The RK153 is not intended to be a load-bearing piece of hardware. To support the weight of the equipment, please contact your rack manufacturer for specific supporting hardware.
MSRP $64.00
File | Description |
dc_electronic_load_application_note.pdf | DC Electronic Loads Application Note |