ZVL SERIES OF ZERO-VOLT PROGRAMMABLE LOADS
AMREL’s ZVL Series of Zero-volt dc Electronic eLoads are specifically designed for single cell fuel cell testing, ultra-low voltage battery testing, and 0-volt load applications. The ZVL zero-volt load offers the industry’s highest current rating for “0-Volt” operation. Custom-tailored voltage and current ratings make ZVL zero-volt loads perfect for many diverse applications. All this in a compact fully-integrated, rackmount-ready package!
Traditional dc Electronic Load Solutions have inherent limitations for testing single cell fuel cells and PV cells/modules. Electronic loads use power-dissipating components that require a minimum compliance voltage of 0.6Vdc ~ 1.5Vdc for operation. However, single cell fuel cell and PV cells often require the dc electronic load to operate at below 0.1Vdc. To meet single cell fuel testing and PV cell testing requirements, most electronic loads require an external booster supply. Not the case with AMREL’s ZVL zero-volt loads, which are manufactured with built-in booster supplies. Choosing AMREL’s zero-volt load will substantially reduce the cost and space associated with external boosters.
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ZVL ZERO-VOLT ELECTRONIC LOAD MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
- • Fuel Cells
• • • • Single Cell and Short Stack Fuel Cell Characterization, Break-in and Testing Applications
• • • • Gstat Impedance Measurement (EIS & AC Modulation)
• • • • Polarization Curve Data Capture
• • • • Durability
• • • • Lifetime tests
• • • • Performance/ Design Characterization
• Battery Testing
• • • • Dynamic Profiling
• • • • Battery Characterization
• • • • Charge/Discharge and Lifetime/Cycle Tests
• Power Electronics Testing
• • • • dc-dc Converters
• • • • ac-dc Power Supplies
• • • • Switching Power Supplies
• • • • POL (Point of Load)
• Power Electronics Components testing
• Battery Chargers & Load Profile Simulation
• Battery Testing and Characterization
• Laboratories, Universities and R&D
• Defense/Aerospace/Avionics/Industrial ATE and Integrated Test Systems
• Portable Applications
Exceptional Features and Benefits include:
• Broadest Model Selection: 60W, 100W, 150W, 200W, 300W or Custom-tailored Power Ratings
• Exclusive Voltage Models: Standard 10V, 20V, 150V and Custom-tailored Voltage Ratings
• Ideal for Unique Test Applications: Custom-tailored Ratings & Features Available
• Exclusive Ethernet Models Available: 400W, 800W and 1.5kW Ethernet-based ZVL-E Models
• True Zero volt Operation: Fully Integrated Booster Supply and dc Electronic Load
• Rackmount and Bench Ready: Rackmount Kits Available
• Maximize ROI: On-bench Closed-case Calibration Without Outside Calibration Lab
• Reliable: Individual FET Protection to Isolate Power Stage Failures
• Maximized Uptime: Redundant Over-temperature and Over-power Protection
• Ultra-Quiet Operation: Fan Speed Control for Reduced Acoustic Noise Under Light Load Conditions.
• Flexible Test Platform: Five Modes of Operation: CC, CR, CV, CP and Pulse Load Shaping
• More Interfaces: Co-resident GPIB/RS-232
• ATE Ready: Standard LabWindows and LabVIEW Drivers and SCPI Command Set
• Test Automation Ready: 99-point Dynamic Profile Simulation in CV or CC Mode
• Fuel Cell Application Ready:
• • • • Impedance Measurement via Frequency Response Analyzer (FRA)
• • • • 0-volt Operation for Generating Polarization Curves Down to 0-volts
• • • • Virtual Panel provides Polarization Curve Sweep and Voltage/Current Cycling Capability
• • • • CSV V-I Data-logging Feature to Store and Organize Important Test Data
• 0 ~ 10Vdc PLC or DAQ Control Ready:
• • • • 0~10Vdc External Analog Programming
• • • • External On/Off Control
• • • • External Mode Selection
• • • • Front Panel Key Lockout Prevents Unwanted Key Entry
• The Smart Solution: The ZVL is a Fully-integrated Zero-volt eLoad Designed to Maximize Return on Investment
• with Minimal or Zero Maintenance Costs, Quality High Performance, and Other Useful Features to Jumpstart
• Your Important Testing Applications Today
• 3mV Resolution 1 for Precision Constant Voltage Control
• 600uA Resolution 2 for Precision Constant Current Control
• Highest Current Density in a Bench-top Package – 0~120Adc Models Available
• Broad 10~150Vdc Range Available
• Closed-cased Calibration (Local/Remote) without trim pots and cover removal
• AMREL eLoad Virtual Panel
• • • • • V-I Data-logging feature to Capture Data for Polarization Curve Plotting
• • • • • Large Voltage, Current and Power Measurement Display
• • • • • Easy Navigable Key Layout for Maximized Control and Simple Maneuverability
• • • • • Powerful Command Prompt Window to enter SCPI commands or load custom list of commands for verification,
• • • • • debug and automated testing requirements
• Only Smart & Economical 0-Volt Solution: Feature-packed, Precision Control, Hassle-free Navigation,
• Powerful Remote Programmatic User Interface, and Highest “Bench-top 0-V eLoad ” Current Density
• Meet Our Customers Special Requirements with Customizable Voltage/Current/Power ranges
• Maximize Return on Investment with Minimal or Zero Maintenance Costs, Quality High Performance, and useful
• features to jumpstart important testing applications today
Closed-case Calibration
With the eLoad line, there’s no longer a need to send your electronic load back to the factory for calibration or remove dozens of screws to reach a potentiometer. Simply follow the AMREL calibration routine from the front panel and you should be back up and running in a very short period of time (some electronic test equipment needed). This will virtually eliminate downtime and eradicate the annual cost associated with shipping your eLoad back to the factory for calibration.
Individual FET Protection
To ensure the reliability of the ZVL Series, AMREL’s design includes individual FET protection. A programmable electronic load may contain many FETs in parallel, which can create a cascading failure if one of them was to short out. AMREL’s eLoad programmable electronic load design isolates failures so other components will not be affected or stressed, increasing the system’s level of protection against catastrophic failure. With individual FET protection, theMTTR is reduced and the electronic load quickly returns to full operation.
Customization
AMREL’s outstanding engineering team can provide customizations and modifications to any of the ZVL units. AMREL’scustomizations can range from a simple modification, such as a different front panel color, to a complete custom electro-mechanical design.
