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Product Basic Function
ET5406A+/ET5407A+ programmable DC electronic load provides 1mV/10mV,
1mA/10mA high resolution and precision with superior performance. It is equipped with 9 common
modes and complete test functions, which can be widely used in charger, switching power supply,
linear power supply, battery and other production line testing.
Key Features:
User-friendly Design:
It adopts LCD screen with adjustable backlight;
The operation process is simple and convenient, and with visual interface display system, it
is easy to get started.
Key lock function to prevent misoperation;
High-performance load:
It provides CC, CV, CR, CP as basic measurement mode
It provides professional battery test;
The Tran test mode can test the dynamic output performance of the power supply;
The scan test mode can test the continuity of power output within a certain range
The list test mode can simulate a variety of loading status changes;
The short circuit test can be used to simulate load short circuit;
Support external trigger input;
Built-in buzzer alarm;
Maintain data storage in case of power failure;
Remote operation via USB, RS-232 (optional) or 485 (optional) interfaces;
Multiple safety protection:
It provides overcurrent, overvoltage, overpower, over temperature protection. The overvoltage
and overcurrent parameters can be set flexibly, so as to effectively protect the load;
It has intelligent fan speed control function, which can effectively reduce the fan noise when it is
working.
With input polarity reverse prompt;
Standard accessories:
Three-core power cord * 1
Power fuse * 2
User manual *
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Catalog
Product Basic Function ..................................................................................... 错误!未定义书签。
1. Quick Start .................................................................................................. 错误!未定义书签。
1.1. Front Panel LCD Display .....................................................................错误!未定义书签。
1.2. Buttons on Front Panel ......................................................................错误!未定义书签。
2. Funcitional operations ..................................................................................错误!未定义书签。
2.1. Mode Slection ....................................................................................错误!未定义书签。
2.2. Range Switching .................................................................................错误!未定义书签。
2.3. Channel Switching ............................................................................. 错误!未定义书签。
2.4. Remote/Local Switching Operation .................................................. 错误!未定义书签。
2.5. System Setting Operation ..................................................................错误!未定义书签。
2.5.1. Saving Parameters .................................................................. 错误!未定义书签。
2.5.2. Load Patermeters ................................................................... 错误!未定义书签。
2.5.3. Voltage Range .........................................................................错误!未定义书签。
2.5.4. Current Range .......................................................................错误!未定义书签。
2.5.5. Voltage/Current/Power Limits ............................................... 错误!未定义书签。
2.5.6. Trigger Source Selection .........................................................错误!未定义书签。
2.5.7. Starting votlage and turn-off voltage .....................................错误!未定义书签。
2.5.8. Start Settings ........................................................................ 错误!未定义书签。
2.5.9. Buzzer ..................................................................................... 错误!未定义书签。
2.5.10. Factory Reset ........................................................................错误!未定义书签。
2.5.11. backlight brightness ............................................................. 错误!未定义书签。
2.5.12. RS485 Address ...................................................................................................... 10
2.5.13. Baud Rate ............................................................................. 错误!未定义书签。
2.5.14. Communication mode ......................................................... 错误!未定义书签。
2.5.15. Qualification Test and Its Limit .............................................错误!未定义书签。
2.5.16. 系统信息 System Information ............................................错误!未定义书签。
3. Basic Mode Operations ................................................................................ 错误!未定义书签。
3.1. Constant Current(CC) ...................................................................错误!未定义书签。
3.1.1. Main Display Interface ............................................................错误!未定义书签。
3.1.2. Parameter Editting ..................................................................错误!未定义书签。
3.1.3. Working Status ....................................................................... 错误!未定义书签。
3.2. Constant Voltage(CV) ................................................................................................... 14
3.3. Constant Power(CP) ..................................................................................................... 14
3.4. Constant Resistance(CR) .............................................................................................. 14
4. Dynamic Test Operation(DYNA) .............................................................................................. 15
4.1. Main Display Interface .......................................................................错误!未定义书签。
4.2. Parameter Editting .............................................................................错误!未定义书签。
4.3. Working Status ...................................................................................错误!未定义书签。
5. LIST Test Operation(LIST) ........................................................................ 错误!未定义书签。
5.1. Main Display Interface .......................................................................错误!未定义书签。
5.2. Parameter Editting .............................................................................错误!未定义书签。
5.3. Working Status ...................................................................................错误!未定义书签。
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6. SCAN Test Operation(SCAN) .................................................................................................... 21
6.1. Main Display Interface .......................................................................错误!未定义书签。
6.2. Parameter Editting .............................................................................错误!未定义书签。
6.3. Working Status ...................................................................................错误!未定义书签。
7. BATTERY Test Operation(BATT) ............................................................... 错误!未定义书签。
7.1. Main Display Interface .......................................................................错误!未定义书签。
7.2. Parameter Editting .............................................................................错误!未定义书签。
7.3. Working Status ...................................................................................错误!未定义书签。
7.3.1. ex.:CC Discharge with Voltage Selected as the Cut-off Condition 错误!未定义书签。
8. SHORT Circuit Test Operation(SHORT) .................................................................................... 29
9. Protection/Prompt Feature .......................................................................................................... 29
10. Qualification Test Operation ...................................................................... 错误!未定义书签。
11. Other System Settings ................................................................................ 错误!未定义书签。
11.1. Keyboard Lock Feature ....................................................................错误!未定义书签。
11.2. Communication Port and External Interface Feature .....................错误!未定义书签。
Appendix ........................................................................................................................................... 29
Technical Index ..................................................................................................................................30
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1. Quick Start
Button Descriptions
Below the display screen, there are 12 regular function buttons and 4 shortcut buttons, with
the following specific operational functions.
Regular Function Buttons
◄: Cursor Left button; and Delete button within the Historical Record Recall Interface;
►: Cursor Right button; and Recall button within the Historical Record Recall Interface;
▲: Cursor Up button or Increment button;
ESC: Return button that is used to exit editing state or system setting state and return to the
main display measurement interface;
ENT: OK button that is used to enter parameter settings for the current mode and confirm
settings;
When the channel is active and parameters are being edited in CC/CV/CP/CR modes, it
can be used to switch the display of voltage measurement values and current measurement
values.
MODE: Mode Selection button that is used to enter the mode selection interface to choose
one of the nine operation modes. This button is disabled within the system parameter setting
interface;
MENU: System Menu button that is functional when the channel is closed and allows entry
into system parameter settings;
SET: Parameter Setting button. In CC/CV/CP/CR modes, users can press this button to
quickly enter the current/voltage/power/resistance value editing page. In other modes, it functions
identically to the ENT button. This button is disabled in the system parameter setting interface;
CH: Channel Switching button, not activated;
TRIG: Trigger Key, functional in DYNA dynamic mode and LIST list mode. When the
channel is active, each press generates a manual trigger signal. This button is disabled in the
system parameter setting interface;
ON: Channel On/Off button, which is used to activate or deactivate the channel. This button
is disabled in the system parameter setting interface;
Shortcuts
CC: CC Mode Shortcut, which switches to CC mode when pressed. This button is disabled in
the system parameter setting interface;
CV: CV Mode Shortcut, which switches to CV mode when pressed. This button is disabled in
the system parameter setting interface;
I_R: Current Range Shortcut. When the channel is inactive, users can press this button to
switch between high and low current ranges. This button is disabled in the system parameter
setting interface;
V_R: Voltage Range Shortcut. When the channel is inactive, users can press this button to
switch between high and low voltage ranges. This button is disabled in the system parameter
setting interface;
2. Functional Operations
To ensure stable and safe operation of the load and the power source to be tested, before
testing the power source with the load, it is necessary to power on the load, properly connect the
positive (red) and negative (black) terminals between the load and the power source, activate
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the output of the power source, and then press the ON button to activate the load channel.
Note!!! There must be a positive voltage between the red and black terminals. Any
negative voltage input will prompt a reverse connection notification.
Reverse connection may result in damage to the instrument itself or the tested power
source.
Note!!! Do not apply voltage to the input terminals until the instrument is powered on.
When the instrument is powered on, the input terminals will undergo a 2-millisecond
short-circuit self-check. Please wait until the instrument is powered on before applying
voltage.
or current range) to switch current range and choose V rAn (i.e., V Range or voltage range) to
switch voltage range.
During the switching of voltage range, the voltage limit will be reset to the maximum value
allowed within the current range.
During the switching of current range, the current limit will be reset to the maximum value
allowed within the current range.
During the switching from the high range to the low range, any associated settings that
exceed the maximum value allowed within the low range will be capped at that maximum value.
In this state, press the [ESC] button to exit the file name editing state.
In this state, press the [ENT] button to complete a parameter saving process. The file name in
the second row can be edited and named repeatedly, while the file number in the third row is
unique. The system supports saving up to 1600 entries of parameter configuration.
Once the maximum capacity of 1600 entries is reached, the system will loop back, deleting
the oldest entry. Subsequently, all entries will be shifted forward by one slot, with the newest data
saved in the 1600th slot.
The saved parameters include parameters configurable in various operation modes, system
parameters in the system menu interface, and the current operation mode.
Within the non--system parameter setting interface, i.e., during operation mode, users can
also swiftly switch between the high and low voltage ranges using the [V_R] button when the
channel is inactive.
Within the non--system parameter setting interface, i.e., during operation mode, users can
also swiftly switch between the high and low current ranges using the [I_R] button when the
channel is inactive.
Note: Starting Voltage≥Turn-off Voltage. If the starting voltage cannot be reduced during settings,
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please reduce the turn-off voltage first; if the turn-off voltage cannot be increased, please increase
the starting voltage first.
Note: The channel is deactivated each time the instrument is restarted and the on/off status of
the channel will not be stored. Additionally, in battery mode, measurement parameters (Ah, Wh,
time) are continuously preserved in case of power loss, regardless of these settings.
2.5.9. Buzzer
The sound of the Buzzer (bEEP) can be turned on or off.
2.5.12.RS485 Address
RS485 Address (485Ad or 485 Address) can be set from 0 to 31 and will function only when
the communication mode is set as 485.
0 represents the broadcast address. In 485 mode, all instruments will respond to address 0.
Addresses 1 to 31 represent specific addresses. In multi-485 communication, each device
must be assigned a unique address from 1 to 31.
When the Qualification Test is enabled, the channel is active, and the tested voltage, current
and power exceed the limits set for the test, the "OK" icon will flash, accompanied by a sounding
Buzzer. If the tested voltage, current and power are within the specified limits, the "OK" icon will
remain steady, and the Beep will remain silent.
When the Qualification Test is enabled, upper and lower limits for voltage, current, and
power can be edited.
Users can press the [ENT] button and use the arrow buttons and the knob to adjust the value.
When the Qualification Test is disabled, these six values will appear as "NONE," indicating
that they cannot be edited.
These four modes are considered the basic operation modes. After the channel is activated, all
parameters other than the turn-off delay time can be edited and take immediate effect.
Turn-off Delay Value: After the channel is activated, a countdown begins, and the channel
will be deactivated when the countdown reaches zero.
these maximum values are exceeded, the channel will be forcibly deactivated and the buttons will
be locked, with OC, OV and OP prompted.
Each time the voltage or current range is switched, the corresponding voltage or current
limits will be reset to their maximum values.
Press the [SET] button to quickly enter the current editing interface.
Press [ESC] repeatedly to exit the parameter editing state and return to the main display
interface.
Fig. 3-1-3-1 When the Channel Is Activated,the Measured Values Will Be Displayed
In CC, CV, CR and CP modes, when the channel is activated, parameters can also be edited.
When the channel is activated, users can edit current parameters, with the current values to be
edited displayed on the second line, measured voltage and current displayed alternatively on the
first line, and power value displayed on the third line, as shown in Fig. 3-1-3-2.
When editing current values, users can press the [ENT] button to constantly or alternatively
display the measured voltage or current on the first line.
Fig. 3-1-3-2 Editing Current Value When the Channel Is Activated in CC Mode
In terms of editing delay time, voltage limit, current limit and power limit when the channel
is activated, the parameters are displayed in a normal editing mode without showing the currently
measured voltage, current and power.
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Fig. 3-2-1 Basic Display Interface When the Channel Is Activated in CV Mode
Basic button operations and interface switching and display are the same with those in CC
mode.
In CV mode, users can edit 5 parameters: setting voltage value, turn-off delay value, current,
voltage, and power limit.
Compared to CC mode, the only difference is that the setting value is changed into the
voltage value, while the other four values remain the same.
In CV mode, press the [SET] button on the main display interface to quickly enter the voltage
editing interface.
Fig. 3-3-1 Basic Display Interface When the Channel Is Activated in CP Mode
Basic button operations and interface switching and display are the same with those in CC
mode.
In CP mode, users can edit 5 parameters: setting power value, turn-off delay value, current,
voltage, and power limit.
Compared to CC mode, the only difference is that the setting value is changed into the power
value, while the other four values remain the same.
In CP mode, press the [SET] button on the main display interface to quickly enter the power
editing interface.
changes, the load will adjust the current accordingly to maintain the load at the set resistance
value.
Fig. 3-4-1 Basic Display Interface When the Channel Is Activated in CR Mode
After the channel is activated, users can press the arrow buttons [▲ ▼◄ ►] to select
whether to display resistance and current alternately on the second line, or to display only current
or resistance.
Other basic button operations and interface switching and display are the same with those in
CC mode.
In CR mode, users can edit 5 parameters: setting resistance value, turn-off delay value,
current, voltage, and power limit.
Compared to CC mode, the only difference is that the setting value is changed into the
resistance value, while the other four values remain the same.
In CR mode, press the [SET] button on the main display interface to quickly enter the
resistance editing interface.
edited using the knob or arrow buttons. After the selection, press the [ENT] button again to edit
the selected parameter. The following parameters can be edited.
After setting the parameters, press the [ESC] button repeatedly to return to the main display
interface.
Dynamic Mode: There are 3 modes, Cont (Continuous), PULS (Pulse) and trIG (Trigger).
discharge.
Fig. 4-2-2 Dynamic Load State
Value A: Current value in CC load state, voltage value in CV load state.
Pulse Mode (PULS): In this mode, after the test is initiated, the load switches from value A to
value B upon receiving each trigger signal. After maintaining value B for the pulse width time, it
reverts back to value A.
LIST test, the testing procedures and parameters for the device under test can be organized into a
list and executed in sequence. Specific setting parameters include: defining the number of steps,
step mode, loop switch, load mode for each step, load magnitude, delay time, comparison switch,
upper limit, and lower limit.
Fig. 5-1-1 Basic LIST Electrical Parameters and LIST Test Results
Step Mode: Continuous/Trigger. Set the step mode for test items.
Continuous: Perform tasks sequentially and sustain the delay time in the current mode.
Trigger: Enter the next mode upon receiving a trigger signal.
Looping: Enabled/Disabled. Set whether the entire test will be performed repeatedly.
When the looping mode is disabled, operation starts from the mode 1. Upon the completion of
the final mode, the channel is automatically deactivated, thus concluding the operation.
When the looping mode is enabled, operation starts from mode 1 and, upon the completion of
the final mode, loops back to mode 1 to start over again.
Comparison: Whether to compare the values from the current channel with the preset upper and
lower limits after the test is initiated. Users can choose OFF (disabled), CUrr (current), voLt
(voltage), PoWEr (power), and rES (resistance).
The effect of the comparison value is similar to that of the Qualification Test. If the value
falls within the specified range, the "OK" icon remains steady; if it exceeds the range, the "OK"
icon flashes and the Buzzer sounds.
For CC scan type, start value, end value, and step value are current values;
For CV scan type, start value, end value, and step value are voltage values;
For CP scan type, start value, end value, and step value are power values.
Voltage Transition: dELtA. When the amplitude of voltage transition during operation
exceeds the threshold setting value, the voltage, current, and power values of the load will be
captured, and displayed on the measurement display interface;
Drop: droP. When the voltage suddenly drops significantly close to 0 during operation, i.e.,
the previous scan value, the voltage, current, and power values of the load will be captured,
and displayed on the measurement display interface.
6-2-6 Scan Threshold Types (Minimum Voltage, Voltage Transition and Drop)
Comparison types: During the scanning process, comparisons can be configured for current
(CUrr), voltage (voLt), power (PoWEr), or none (nonE).
After the parameters for comparison are selected, whether the measured value exceeds the upper
or lower limits will be examined during the scanning process. If so, the result will display as
"FAIL"; otherwise, it will indicate "PASS".
6-2-7 Scan Comparison Types (Minimum Voltage, Voltage Transition and Drop)
Note: The comparison feature only yields resultant values upon the completion of the scan.
Throughout the scanning process, the comparison feature will not trigger the display of the "OK"
icon or the activation of the Buzzer.
Upper Limit for Comparison: It refers to the upper limit corresponding to the comparison type.
The display varies according to different comparison types.
Lower Limit for Comparison: It refers to the lower limit corresponding to the comparison type.
The display varies according to different comparison types.
The recording time consists of hours on the first line, minutes on the second line and
seconds on the third line.
For example, if the cut-off enable is set to 3, there are 3 cut-off voltage values that can be
configured.
If the instrument operates at this time, it will check if the measured voltage is less than
cut-off voltage 1;
If so, it will determine if the measured voltage is less than cut-off voltage 2;
If so, it will determine if the measured voltage is less than cut-off voltage 3;
If so, the channel will be automatically deactivated and the battery measurement will be
completed.
In general, cut-off voltage 1 > cut-off voltage 2 > cut-off voltage 3. If set as shown in Figure
7-2-5, the measured voltage will be less than 8V, and will be definitely less than 12V and 10V,
making the conditions for the latter two cut-off voltages ineffective.
Cut-off Capacity: Set the cut-off value when capacity is selected as the cut-off condition. After
the capacity value accumulates to the cut-off level, the channel will be automatically deactivated
and the battery measurement will be completed.
Cut-off Energy: Set the cut-off value when energy is selected as the cut-off condition. After the
energy value accumulates to the cut-off level, the channel will be automatically deactivated and
the battery measurement will be completed.
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At this time, the cut-off enable can be set from 1 to 3, allowing for a maximum of 3 sets of
discharge current and cut-off voltage configurations.
For example, discharging a 5-cell lithium battery with a capacity of 3000mAh.
For a single-cell lithium battery, the full charge voltage is typically 4.2V, with the cutoff
voltage usually set at 3V (specific to the lithium battery type; cutoff voltages may vary for
different types).
For a 5-cell lithium battery, the full charge voltage is 4.2 * 5 = 21V, and the cutoff voltage is 3 *
5 = 15V.
3000mAh means that the battery can be discharged at 3A for 1 hour. Here, if discharged at 1C,
the battery can be discharged at 3A according to its capacity of 3000mAh. Alternatively, a
common used discharge rate is 0.2C, meaning 0.2 * 3000 = 600mA. The specific discharge rate
depends on the user's usage.
At this time, the cutoff enable can be set to 1, the discharge current to 3A and the cutoff
voltage to 15V.
With these settings, when the instrument detects an input voltage below 15V, it will
automatically deactivate the channel and terminate the measurement.
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9. Protection/Prompt Feature
The load provides over current protection, over voltage protection, over power protection, over
temperature protection and reverse polarity prompt.
When in a protective or prompting state, the buttons will be locked. Users need to press the [ENT]
button briefly to unlock the buttons.
Equipment Protection/Prompt Descriptions:
OP Over Power Protection Input power exceeds the power limit (detected
for over 20ms)
OT Over Temperature Protection The temperature of the heatsink exceeds 85°
RV Reverse Polarity Prompt Input polarity is reversed
Note: There’s only a prompt for reverse polarity, without any protection.
If the LIST test result or the result of the qualification test is deemed satisfactory, the
level is low; otherwise, the level is high.
N1:When an external trigger is input, the Negative Edge 1 is triggered, with the low level
being effective and maintained for more than 100ms.
Appendix:
Digits 0 to 9
Letters A to Z (excluding X)
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Technical Index:
MODEL ET5406A+ ET5407A+
Power 200W 200W
Rated input Input voltage 0-120V 0-180V
Input current 0-20A 0-30A
Range 0.1~19.999V,0.1~120.00V 0.1~19.999V,0.1~180.00V
CV mode Resolution 1mV,10mV
Accuracy ±(0.05%+0.02%FS)
Range 0~3.000A,0~20.00A 0~3.000A,0~30.00A
CC mode Resolution 1mA,10mA
Accuracy ±(0.05%+0.05%FS) ±(0.05%+0.05%FS)
Range 0.05Ω~4.50kΩ
CR mode Resolution 10mΩ,1Ω
Accuracy ±(0.1%+0.5%FS)
Range 0~200W 0~200W
CP mode Resolution 10mW
Accuracy ±(0.1%+0.5%FS)
Mode CC,CV
Tran Test
T1&T2 0.05s~99.999s
Discharge CC,CR
mode
Battery Test
Maximum 9999Ah
discharge
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capacity
Resolution 1mA,10mA,10mΩ,1Ω
Range of measurement
Voltage Range 0~19.999V,0 ~120.00V 0~19.999V,0~180.00V
read-back Resolution 1mV,10mV
value Accuracy ±(0.05%+0.1%FS)
Current Range 0~3.000A,0~20.00A 0~3.000A,0~30.00A
read-back Resolution 1mA,10mA
value Accuracy ±(0.05%+0.1%FS) ±(0.05%+0.1%FS)
Power Range 200W
read-back Resolution 10mW
value Accuracy ±(0.1%+0.5%FS)
Scope of protection
Over Voltage Protection(OV) >21V OR >125V over voltage > 21V OR > 185V over voltage
protection protection
Over Current Protection(OC) > 3.1 or > 21A over current >3.1 or >31A over current protection
protection
Over Power Protection(OP) 210W
Over Temperature Protection 85℃
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