BCS6401

BCS6401 is a dual channel battery charger/simulator and precision DC power supply optimized for testing batteries and battery-operated devices. It features source/sink capabilities, a bipolar output, and variable output impedance to charge, discharge, or simulate batteries used in portable and wearable electronic devices. The battery function can be set to charge, discharge, or simulator mode. In charge mode these instruments source power with configurable stop conditions. The output can be configured to provide electrical isolation from connected batteries preventing parasitic drain when charging is complete. In discharge mode, these instruments act as a load to sink power up to 150W. These two modes are useful for battery charge-discharge cycle testing or evaluating charger circuits under load. In simulator mode, it offers control over these conditions with configurable capacity, voltage, and resistance points to evaluate device behavior under various simulated battery conditions.

• Max output voltage of +/-15V, 0 to +15V max source/sink current is 5A, 45W per channel power
• Compact 2U form factor
• 4.3-inch color TFT display
• Bidirectional capabilities in battery mode to simulate a rechargeable battery
• Variable output impedance 0 ohm to 1ohm
• Fast load recovery time <lt/> 50µs to minimize overshoot, Linear regulation with low noise <lt/> 3mVpp
• High 100nA current readback resolution
• List programming: save 20 list mode programs with up to 30 steps each into internal memory
• Internal storage for 20 user-configurable battery charge & simulation profiles with 40 steps each
• Rear panel digital voltmeter (DVM) and rear output terminals with remote sense

Contents

DC power supply, Power cord & certificate of calibration.