Siglent SDL1000X/SDL1000X-E Electronic Load

[tv84]

SDL1000X Official Siglent Links:
US website
Europe website
China website

Any news about this? Prices?

[BillB]

Very interesting.  I can't tell from the webpage if there are going to be two variants or four?  I also can't tell the difference between the X and X-E model(s).  The table at the bottom of the page has identical specs for both.  ***UPDATE*** The User's manual indicates the X-E is a 1mA/1mV resolution and the X is a .1mA/.1mV - like the SPD3303X/X-E. 

Given how much later this is appearing than their other X-E devices, it's odd that the screen UI is different and not in a good way.  It looks like a step backward in the graphics department. 

Even the keypad and arrow key buttons look slightly different from any buttons on the rest of the product line.

I still wouldn't mind running one through its paces, though!  Maybe even turn an X-E into an X?   

[BillB]

Yeah, the datasheet chart seems to imply that too, but it seems like an odd set of features to use as differentiators especially considering that there are dedicated buttons for those two modes.  The pictures of the X-E are too small to make out any of the text.         

Looks like the keypad buttons are from the SSG, though, so I take back my statement about them being different from the rest of the line. 

I'm eager to see if/when they might come to the States. 

[colorado.rob]

Any updates on a release date for this?

[simone.pignatti]

Today is the launch date of a new series by Siglent, SDL1000X DC Electronic Load.
Four models available:
SDL1020X-E 150V 30A 200W 1mV/1mA
SDL1020X 150V 30A 200W 0.1mV/0.1mA
SDL1030X-E 150V 30A 300W 1mV/1mA
SDL1030X 150V 30A 300W 0.1mV/0.1mA

SDL1020X/X-E now available
SDL1030X/X-E available in June 2019

Price from Euro 439 to 989 + VAT

data sheet here
https://www.batterfly.com/PDF/Siglent/SDL1000X_DataSheet_DS0801X-E01B.pdf

user manual here
https://www.batterfly.com/PDF/Siglent/SDL1000X_UserManual_UM0801X-E01A.pdf

Siglent SDL1000X/X-E series Features and Benefits:
- SDL1020X/X-E (Single channel ): DC 150 V/30 A, total power up to 200 W
- SDL1030X/X-E (Single channel ): DC 150 V/30 A, total power up to 300 W
- 4 static modes / dynamic modes: CC/CV/CR/CP
- CC Dynamic mode: Continuous, pulsed, toggled
- CC Dynamic mode: 25 kHz, CP Dynamic mode: 12.5 kHz, CV Dynamic mode: 0.5 Hz
- Measuring speed of voltage and current: up to 500 kHz
- Adjustable current rise time range: 0.001 A/us~2.5 A/us
- Min. readback resolution: 0.1 mV, 0.1 mA
- Short-circuit, Battery test, CR-LED mode, and factory test functions
- 4-wire SENSE compensation mode function
- List function supports editing as many as 100 steps
- Program function supports 50 groups of steps
- OCP, OVP, OPP, OTP and LRV protection
- External analog control
- Voltage, Current monitoring via 0-10 V
- 3.5 inch TFT-LCD display, capable of displaying multiple parameters and states simultaneously
- Built-in RS232/USB/LAN communication interface, USB-GPIB module (optional)
- Waveform trend chart and ease-to-use file storage and call functions
- Includes PC software: Supports SCPI, LabView driver

[tautech]

Any updates on a release date for this?

Today apparently. 

Heard nuthing about this however it's now on the Shenzhen website:
https://int.siglent.com/products-overview/sdl1000x/

And announced on EEVblog here:
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/siglent-sdl1000xx-e-dc-electronic-load/
Threads now merged.

[tautech]

SDL1020X-E 150V 30A 200W 1mV/1mA         $ 499
SDL1020X 150V 30A 200W 0.1mV/0.1mA      $ 689
SDL1030X-E 150V 30A 300W 1mV/1mA         $ 871
SDL1030X 150V 30A 300W 0.1mV/0.1mA      $ 1134

There is no stock to ship just yet. 
Reserved a couple of units.

[BillB]

$499 and over 16" long!  That's going to be difficult to hide. 

[colorado.rob]

Can the X-E be upgraded to X later?  I don't think I need 0.1mA accuracy right now.

[simone.pignatti]

it is not listed as option in the data sheet and price list. I don't think there are HW differences.

[bicycleguy]

Yaa! They fixed the crazy keypad numbering.  Of course that's going to make it even more confusing using the SDG's

[Timpert]

Is a programming manual available? I can't find it on the Siglent website, and the info is not in the user manual.

[tv84]

Yaa! They fixed the crazy keypad numbering.  Of course that's going to make it even more confusing using the SDG's

 

Never noticed that!! It's northern and southern hemispheres models!

[Gian2975]

Hi,
do you have any idea if there are hardware differences from the SDL1020X model to the SDL1030X model or is it just software?

[tv84]

Hi,
do you have any idea if there are hardware differences from the SDL1020X model to the SDL1030X model or is it just software?

Don't know if there are differences. We have to wait.

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[tautech]

Hi,
do you have any idea if there are hardware differences from the SDL1020X model to the SDL1030X model or is it just software?

Yes same physical size and weight might suggest they are identical however the datasheet lists 2 different specs for the 200 and 300W models. 
Getting one of each of the 200W models but not the $$ 300W jobbies......well not just yet.

[Gian2975]

Ok thanks to all, you are always very kind!
We are waiting for a comparison to be made of the models.

[BillB]

I'm contemplating picking up one of the SDL1020X-E units to replace my hardly ever used ITech 8511+ 

[Gian2975]

Hi everyone,

today I received the SDL1020-XE electronic load.
I performed several tests and the load responds well, it heats up to normal.
It is very beautiful and well cared for.

Now I have this doubt, if it could be modified like the model 1030 I would keep it, otherwise I would like to make it to take an ARRAY 3721A.

I'm amateur radio and test and repair power supply of 20-30A.

With this in fact I am at the limit, but if I could change it to 300W it would be ideal.

I'm really undecided whether to keep this or buy ARRAY.

Unfortunately I can't find reliable sources that the siglent can be changed to 300W.

What do you think ?
Would the ARRAY 3721A be a good alternative?

The fact is that siglent satisfies me for other functions that ARRAY does not have.

Any advice is appreciated

Sorry for my bad english

Thank you

[Gian2975]

I have a few days to decide whether to return this or keep it.

[colorado.rob]

Why did you not buy the SDL1030X-E?  It is still less expensive than the Array.  I test amateur radio equipment as well, but my testing is for low power stuff -- batteries and battery chargers.  Siglent had a presence at Hamvention last weekend.  If they would have had the 1020X-E available there I might have purchased one.  If I needed to test radio power supplies I would likely pick up the 1030X-E.

I have to say that I will only buy test equipment with LXI support, so I would not buy the Array.  When I do get my electronic load I will need to buy a new Ethernet switch for the lab.  The 8-port switch is full.

I think you are going to find that you can likely hack the 1020X-E to 1020X, but not 1020X-E to 1030X-E.  I do not know this.  At this point I know of no one that has tried to hack it.

Are you willing to open the case and see whether everything is populated?

[Gian2975]

I had thought of buying the 1030x-e but unfortunately it wasn't available until the end of next month.
I needed to calibrate two 5A power supplies and everything went well.

These days I think about it, if I decide to keep it we could consider making a comparison

[amham]

I own several Siglent instruments and have been pleased with the quality vs. price and performance.  I decided to purchase the Siglent SDL1020X-E  DC load and placed my order with Saelig.  I inquired as to the ship date and have been told they are on HOLD due to a "hardware issue"  .  I called Siglent America and was told there is a fix for a voltage problem with a chip, no further explanation other than it was minor and was to be repaired at Siglent America and then shipped to distributors.  No further info available.  Anyone know anything?     

[amham]

I own several Siglent instruments and have been pleased with the quality vs. price and performance.  I decided to purchase the Siglent SDL1020X-E  DC load and placed my order with Saelig.  I inquired as to the ship date and have been told they are on HOLD due to a "hardware issue"  .  I called Siglent America and was told there is a fix for a voltage problem with a chip, no further explanation other than it was minor and was to be repaired at Siglent America and then shipped to distributors.  No further info available.  Anyone know anything?     

[tautech]

I own several Siglent instruments and have been pleased with the quality vs. price and performance.  I decided to purchase the Siglent SDL1020X-E  DC load and placed my order with Saelig.  I inquired as to the ship date and have been told they are on HOLD due to a "hardware issue"  .  I called Siglent America and was told there is a fix for a voltage problem with a chip, no further explanation other than it was minor and was to be repaired at Siglent America and then shipped to distributors.  No further info available.  Anyone know anything?   

Yep but not much.

They'll be rolling off the production line next week.
I've got a stock order waiting on SDL being available and I got this info just yesterday.
Mine are coming seafreight so it will be a few weeks before I get to play with one.
I'll shoot one to Defpom so he can do a video about them.