AC Electronic Load – 4600 Series
AC Load for UUT Reliability Testing, UPS Testing, Vehicle to Grid (V2G) Testing, & More!
Features
- 6 sizes – 3 to 36kW, 30 – 360A, 50 – 350V
- Single and 3-phase configurations
- 12 high-accuracy internal measurements
- 100-step macro for per cycle loading changes
- User-defined waveforms
- CC, CR, CV, CP, SC, UPF and CNL emulation modes
- PC control using Lab VIEW and IVI drivers
- LAN, RS232, USB communication interface
- PC softpanel GUI with current, voltage & power waveform display

Applications
This AC Load (4600 Series) is designed for test applications that require linear and non-linear AC loading in several emulation modes with Power and Crest Factor control. This programmable versatility allows testing with a wide variety of potential field operating conditions to assure unit-under-test (UUT) reliability. Products tested include uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), AC sources, inverters, switches, circuit breakers, fuses and connectors.
AC Load - 4600




Wide Range of Power Levels

Advantages
- Field-proven reliability
- Simplifies automated test stand development
– Triggerable set & measurement
– True short circuit mode
– Built-in SW watchdog - Software tools to shorten test development time
– PC-based Softpanel GUI with scope display
– Supplied LabVIEW & IVI-C/IVI-COM drivers
– Optional: AC Load or emPower® test sequencers
Benefits
- Field upgradeable (3kW/ф steps)
- Built in features reduce cost & simplifies setup
– Requires fewer additional test devices
– Fewer devices simplifies test stand wiring - Sizable for 1ф & 3ф configurations
4600 Series Electronic Load Specifications
Model # | 4600-3 | 4600-6 | 4600-12 | 4600-18 | 4600-24 | 4600-36 |
Power | 3kW | 6kW | 12kW | 18kW | 24kW | 36kW |
Current | 0 - 30A | 0 - 60A | 0 - 120A | 0 - 18A | 0 - 240A | 0 - 360A |
Voltage | 50 - 350V | 50 - 350V | 50 - 350V | 50 - 350V | 50 - 350V | 50 - 350V |
Physical | ||||||
Enclosure | Chassis | Chassis (2) | Cabinet | Cabinet | Cabinet, 2-Bay | Cabinet, 2-Bay |
Size (HxWxD) | 8 3/4"x 19"x 23" (222 x 483 x 584mm) |
17 1/2"x 19"x 25" (445 x 483 x 635mm) |
57"x 23"x 30" (1448 x 584 x 762mm) |
72"x 23"x 30" (1829 x 584 x 762mm) |
57"x 46"x 30" (1448 x 1168 x 762mm) |
72"x 46"x 30" (1829 x 1168 x 762mm) |
Weight | 77lbs (35kg) | 154lbs (70kg) | 440lbs (200kg) | 650lbs (295kg) | 860lbs (390kg) | 1250lbs (567kg) |
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Testing Applications
Applications:
- UUT Reliability Testing, UPS Testing, V2G
- Grid Utility Test, Inverter Test
- Linear & Non-linear Loading, Inductive & Capacitive Loading Requirements
- True Short Circuit Test