DC Electronic Load · Test & Measurement
GPS‑8512C
Programmable DC electronic load — 300 W, 0–300 V, 0–30 A; operating modes CC / CV / CP / CR with 3.5″ TFT‑LCD and SCPI control.
300 W
0–300 V
0–30 A
CC / CV / CP / CR
Remote sense
Sequence & ATF
Battery test
RS‑232C / USB / RS‑485*
Key features
Operating modes
CC, CV, CP, CR with smooth dynamic behavior and protection.
Measurement modes
NRM, TRN, SEQ, ATF, BAT, SHT cover sequence, auto‑test, battery and short‑test.
Programming & I/O
SCPI over RS‑232C and USB (optional RS‑485), external trigger, remote sense.
Display
Bright 3.5″ TFT‑LCD with clear numeric readouts and status.
Sequence / ATF
LIST: 10 files × 99 steps; ATF: 10 files × 20 steps for fast production tests.
Battery test
Capacity up to 999.99 Ah and discharge time up to 999 h with cutoff conditions.
Where the GPS‑8512C excels
Power supply verification
Load, transient and protection testing for AC/DC and DC/DC supplies.
Battery & charger
Capacity, discharge and charger characterization with cutoff rules.
R&D and QA
Repeatable sequences for characterization; logging via PC control.
Production test
ATF/SEQ files accelerate pass/fail checks on the line.
Ranges & key specifications
| Item | Range / value | Resolution | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input rating | 300 W · 0–300 V · 0–30 A | — | — |
| CC (low) | 0–3 A | 0.0001 A | 0.1% + 0.1% FS |
| CC (high) | 0–30 A | 0.001 A | 0.2% + 0.1% FS |
| CV (low) | 0–18 V | 0.001 V | 0.05% + 0.02% FS |
| CV (high) | 0–300 V | 0.01 V | 0.05% + 0.025% FS |
| CP | 0–100 W / 100–300 W | 0.001 W / 0.01 W | 1% + 0.1% FS |
| CR | 0.1–99 Ω / 100–4 kΩ | 0.01 Ω / 1 Ω | 1% + 0.3% FS / 1% + 0.8% FS |
| Short test | ISC 30 A · Internal R ≈ 40 mΩ | — | — |
| Sequence (LIST) | 0.1 Hz–1 kHz · 10 files × 99 steps | — | — |
| Automatic test (ATF) | 10 files × 20 steps | — | — |
| Display | 3.5″ TFT‑LCD | — | — |
| Interfaces | RS‑232C · USB · RS‑485 (optional) · Ext trigger · Remote sense | — | — |
| Dimensions / mass | 264 × 107 × 350 mm · 5.0 kg | — | — |
See datasheet for full specifications and conditions.
Accessories
Standard accessories
- Power cord
- USB cable
- User manual
Safety & Compliance
IEC
Designed, manufactured and tested according to IEC 61010‑1
EMC
EMC compliance to IEC 61326‑1
RoHS
RoHS compliant
Downloads & resources
Datasheet (PDF)
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