GW Instek PEL-500 Series
Electronic LoadsDC electronic load with 5-digit metering, battery discharge testing, surge mode, and CC/CR/CV/CP/dynamic modes. Available in India from GSAS with hands-on application engineering and local support.
Display
5-digit V, I, W simultaneous
Modes
CC, CR, CV, CP, Dynamic
Battery Test
Vbatt/AH/WH/time stop
Surge Test
Boot overshoot & hot plug
Protection
Auto OCP/OPP
Interface
RS-232, USB
Overview
About PEL-500 Series
The PEL-500 Series is a DC electronic load featuring a 5-digit digital meter with simultaneous display of voltage, current, and power for real-time monitoring during test execution. Operating modes include CC, CR, CV, CP, and dynamic loading, covering a broad range of power supply and battery testing requirements. Built-in battery discharge testing with configurable stop conditions (voltage, amp-hours, watt-hours, time) simplifies battery characterization workflows.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Display | 5-digit voltage, current, and power |
| Simultaneous Readback | V, I, W on screen at once |
| Operating Modes | CC, CR, CV, CP, Dynamic |
| Battery Discharge | Vbatt, AH, WH, time-based stop |
| Surge Test | Boot overshoot and hot plug transient |
| Short-Circuit Time | Configurable duration |
| Voltage Polarity | Automatic +/- display |
| Protection | Automatic overcurrent and overpower |
| Interface | RS-232, USB |
The surge test function validates power supply startup behavior by measuring boot-up overshoot and hot-plugging transient response, ensuring that voltage spikes remain within safe limits for downstream components. Configurable short-circuit timing allows engineers to verify power supply behavior under sustained fault conditions.
Battery manufacturers, adapter designers, and production test teams use the PEL-500 for discharge profiling, load regulation verification, and incoming inspection of DC power sources. The automatic overcurrent and overpower protection ensures safe unattended operation during extended test runs.
GSAS Micro Systems offers the PEL-500 Series in India with application guidance, integration support, and calibration services.
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