The Rigol DL3021 is a programmable DC electronic load that supports a maximum of 150V, 40A, and 200W. It includes USB Host, USB Device, and RS232 interfaces, with LAN available as an option. The load comes with a NABL Calibration Certificate and 3 years warranty..
✨ Why It Helps (Cause → Effect)
Static / Transient / Advanced modes → match the test → get only the data you need.
Graphical charting UI → see trends live → tweak once, verify fast.
USB / RS-232 / optional LAN → SCPI control → script runs, log results, standardize easily.
⚡ Real-World Dynamics (See → Fix)
Transient tests (A ↔ B) → switch levels at high speed → check regulation and response.
Adjustable slew (0.001 A/µs → 5 A/µs) → gentle ramps or sharp steps → protect sensitive DUTs yet stress hard when needed.
📃 List Operation (Steps → Results)
Build sequences → set value, dwell, slew (CC mode) → reproduce complex field patterns on the bench.
Run and repeat → same profile tomorrow → comparable, defensible data.
📉 Waveform Display (Live Insight)
Watch current/voltage/power curves in real time → pause, zoom, capture → catch droop, overshoot, ringing.
Tune parameters on the spot → fewer reruns, cleaner outcomes.
🧪 Typical Uses (Task → Payoff)
Power supply QA → dynamic hits → verified stability and speed.
Battery tests → realistic load shapes → honest capacity and IR clues.
Production lines → scripted profiles → consistent pass/fail gates.
⚡ Fast Switching Load Levels
Flip load levels up to 30 kHz → mimic real-world spikes → expose transient weaknesses fast.
🔁 Transient Test (A ↔ B Levels)
Switch between Level A and Level B at 15/30 kHz → measure response time and stability → tune control loops with confidence.
🎚️ Current Rising Speed (Slew)
Set transition from 0.001 A/µs to 5 A/µs → gentle ramps or sharp steps → protect sensitive DUTs yet stress hard when needed.
📃 Powerful List Operation
Build step-by-step sequences → edit value, dwell, slew (CC mode) → reproduce complex field patterns on the bench.
📉 Waveform Display (Live View)
Watch curves in real time → pause, zoom, capture → catch droop, overshoot, ringing → fix with data, not guesses.
💾 Easy File Storage & Recall
Save setups and results → internal or external memory → recall in seconds → speed up repeats and reporting.
CC Mode (Constant Current)
Range: 0 ~ 4 A or 0 ~ 40 A
Resolution: 1 mA
Accuracy: ±(0.05% + 0.05% Full Scale)
Temperature Coefficient: 100 ppm/°C
CV Mode (Constant Voltage)
Range: 0 ~ 15 V or 0 ~ 150 V
Resolution: 1 mV or 5 mV
Accuracy: ±(0.05% + 0.02% Full Scale)
Temperature Coefficient: 50 ppm/°C
CR Mode (Constant Resistance)
Range: 0.08 Ω ~ 15 Ω (0.0667 S ~ 12.5 S) or 2 Ω ~ 15 kΩ (0.0000667 S ~ 0.5 S)
Resolution: 2 mA/Vsense
Accuracy: Vin / Rset * (0.2%) + 0.2% IFull Scale
CP Mode (Constant Power)
Range: 0 ~ 200 W
Resolution: 100 mW