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Choosing a DC electronic lab for home lab
Veteran68:
--- Quote from: tautech on November 24, 2023, 06:43:39 pm ---Yep, these:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32793961677.html?
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Another approach with the SDL1020 is this one, if you wanted to keep the original knobs in place.
I have both, and honestly think the replacement knobs tautech linked to are just the simplest and easiest option, as they will also work with spade terminals, you don't have to build the adapter board (which costs more with parts), and are just sleeker than adding a board hanging off the front of the instrument.
bdeianov:
--- Quote from: Sariel on November 23, 2023, 06:23:56 pm ---If any of you have hands-on experience with these models, I'd greatly appreciate it if you could share the pros and cons of each, along with your recommendations. Alternatively, if you have suggestions for other reliable devices that fit the criteria, I'm open to exploring those options as well
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I've been considering the Chroma 63000 series for a similar application. They look good on paper and have some unique features like CZ mode. The software is extra $$$ but the protocol is documented in the manual, so adding support to third-party software should be feasible. I too can't find any hands-on experiences with these benchtop models. Chroma has an excellent reputation, but their bread and butter seem to be the larger modular units.
https://www.chromaate.com/en/product/dc_electronic_load_63000_series_60
Sariel:
--- Quote from: bdeianov on November 25, 2023, 09:25:27 pm ---
--- Quote from: Sariel on November 23, 2023, 06:23:56 pm ---If any of you have hands-on experience with these models, I'd greatly appreciate it if you could share the pros and cons of each, along with your recommendations. Alternatively, if you have suggestions for other reliable devices that fit the criteria, I'm open to exploring those options as well
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I've been considering the Chroma 63000 series for a similar application. They look good on paper and have some unique features like CZ mode. The software is extra $$$ but the protocol is documented in the manual, so adding support to third-party software should be feasible. I too can't find any hands-on experiences with these benchtop models. Chroma has an excellent reputation, but their bread and butter seem to be the larger modular units.
https://www.chromaate.com/en/product/dc_electronic_load_63000_series_60
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This DC load looks indeed fantastic on paper and the CZ mode is quite usefull.
Is there any trusty seller that sells these Chroma devices in Europe region?
jonpaul:
No need for fancy and costly electronic loads.
Old wirewound power R and rehostats, cost super low.
Transient tests use a switch.
SIMPLE!
We have boxes of them from fractions of ohm to 10K ohms watts 5W>>5KW
Ham flea markets and silent key estates
j
nctnico:
--- Quote from: Sariel on November 27, 2023, 06:14:11 am ---
--- Quote from: bdeianov on November 25, 2023, 09:25:27 pm ---
--- Quote from: Sariel on November 23, 2023, 06:23:56 pm ---If any of you have hands-on experience with these models, I'd greatly appreciate it if you could share the pros and cons of each, along with your recommendations. Alternatively, if you have suggestions for other reliable devices that fit the criteria, I'm open to exploring those options as well
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I've been considering the Chroma 63000 series for a similar application. They look good on paper and have some unique features like CZ mode. The software is extra $$$ but the protocol is documented in the manual, so adding support to third-party software should be feasible. I too can't find any hands-on experiences with these benchtop models. Chroma has an excellent reputation, but their bread and butter seem to be the larger modular units.
https://www.chromaate.com/en/product/dc_electronic_load_63000_series_60
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This DC load looks indeed fantastic on paper and the CZ mode is quite usefull.
Is there any trusty seller that sells these Chroma devices in Europe region?
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Quite a few according to Google. Chroma seems to have an office in the Netherlands; give them a call. You'll probably find a local dealer as well.
That load looks quite promising indeed. I wish I had seen it before; price wise it is not super expensive. As others I know Chroma for big, automated testing DC loads and didn't knew they have bench top units as well.
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