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B&K Precision HVL Series DC Electronic Loads

B&K Precision HVL Series DC Electronic Loads are designed to offer up to 6kW power density in a 5U form factor. These loads support various dynamic loading conditions for evaluating battery chargers, DC-DC converters, photovoltaic arrays, and high-power DC sources. The HVL series electronic loads feature continuous, pulse, and toggle transient operations to switch between two load levels. These loads also feature CC/CV/CR/CW operating modes, advanced list mode programming, adjustable loop response speed, and a front panel USB port for logging measurement data.

The HVL series electronic loads include a 4.3″ LCD screen, LabVIEW™ driver, and interfaces such as USB, LAN, RS232, and GPIB. These loads can be combined in parallel to increase total sink capabilities to 60kW and be used in applications that require more power. The HVL series electronic loads are used in Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries, on-board EV chargers, and charging station test applications.

Features

  • High power density up to 6kW in a 5U form factor
  • Transient mode speed up to 10kHz in CC mode
  • CC/CV/CR/CW operating modes
  • Continuous, pulse, and toggle transient operation
  • Thermostatically controlled fans for quiet operation
  • Advanced list mode programming
  • USB, LAN, RS232, and GPIB interfaces standard
  • Adjustable loop response speed
  • Front panel USB host port for logging measurement data
  • Short-circuit test
  • Adjustable voltage/current slew rate
  • Soft start function to prevent sudden voltage/current spikes
  • Oscillation protection
  • Overvoltage, overcurrent, overpower protection, reverse voltage, and key lock functions
  • Save/recall instrument settings to internal memory
  • 4.3″ LCD screen
  • Includes LabVIEW™ driver
  • Remote sense
  • External analog control and monitoring
  • Rack-mount brackets with handles included
  • cTUVus certification mark fulfills CSA and UL safety standards

Applications

  • Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries
  • On-board EV chargers
  • Charging station test

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Published: 2024-09-26 | Updated: 2025-10-20