Rigol DL3031A, DL3021A, DL3021, DL3031 Quick Guide

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RIGOL

Quick Guide

DL3000 Programmable DC

Electronic Load

RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Feb. 2017

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Guaranty and Declaration

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© 2017 RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. All Rights Reserved.

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QGJ01100-1110

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well as any information contained.

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rearranged without prior written approval of RIGOL.

Product Certification

RIGOL guarantees that this product conforms to the national and industrial
standards in China as well as the ISO9001:2008 standard and the
ISO14001:2004 standard. Other international standard conformance
certifications are in progress.

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If you have any problem or requirement when using our products or this
manual, please contact RIGOL.
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1. Only the exclusive power

cord designed for the
instrument and authorized
for use within the local
country could be used.

2. Ensure that the instrument is

safely grounded.

3. Observe all terminal ratings.

4. Use proper overvoltage

protection.

5. Do not operate without

covers.

6. Do not insert objects into the

air outlet.

7. Use the proper fuse.

8. Avoid circuit or wire exposure.

9. Do not operate the instrument

with suspected failures.

10. Provide adequate ventilation.

11. Do not operate in wet conditions.

12. Do not operate in an explosive

atmosphere.

13. Keep instrument surfaces clean

and dry.

14. Prevent electrostatic impact.

15. Handle with caution.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not
avoided, will result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not
avoided, could result in damage to the product or loss of

important data.

DANGER

It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed,

could result in injury or hazard immediately.

WARNING

It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed,
could result in potential injury or hazard.

CAUTION

It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed,
could result in damage to the product or other devices
connected to the product.

General Safety Summary

Safety Notices and Symbols

Safety Notices in this Manual:

Safety Terms on the Product:

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Safety Symbols on the Product:

Hazardous

Voltage

Safety

Warning

Protective Earth

Terminal

Chassis Ground

Test Ground

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CAUTION

To avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose it to caustic

liquids.

WARNING

To avoid short-circuit resulting from moisture or personal injuries,
ensure that the instrument is completely dry before connecting it
to the power supply.

Care and Cleaning

Care

Do not store or leave the instrument where it may be exposed to direct sunlight
for long periods of time.

Cleaning

Clean the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions.

1. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.

2. Clean the external surfaces of the instrument with a soft cloth dampened

with mild detergent or water. When cleaning the LCD, take care to avoid
scarifying it.

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Tip

For the latest version of this manual, download it from RIGOL official
website (www.rigol.com).

Model

No. of Channels

Voltage

Current

Power

DL3021/
DL3021A

1

150 V

40 A

200 W

DL3031/
DL3031A

1

150 V

60 A

350 W

Document Overview

This manual introduces some basic information that you should know when you
use DL3000 for the first time. It contains the following contents: out-of-box
inspection method, product overview, turn-on checkout, and remote control
overview.

Format Conventions in this Manual

(1) The key on the front panel is denoted by the format of "Key Name (Bold)

+ Text Box" in the manual. For example, ON/OFF denotes the "ON/OFF"
key.

(2) Use the screen shot to indicate the key. For example, denotes the

Power key.

Content Conventions in this Manual

The number of channels and the rated values of input parameters for DL3000
are listed in the following table. Unless otherwise specified, this manual takes
DL3031A as an example to illustrate the functions and operation methods of the
DL3000 series.

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General Inspection

1． Inspect the packaging

If the packaging has been damaged, do not dispose the damaged
packaging or cushioning materials until the shipment has been checked
for completeness and has passed both electrical and mechanical tests.

The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to the instrument
resulting from shipment. RIGOL would not be responsible for free
maintenance/rework or replacement of the instrument.

2． Inspect the instrument

In case of any mechanical damage, missing parts, or failure in passing the
electrical and mechanical tests, contact your RIGOL sales
representative.

3． Check the accessories

Please check the accessories according to the packing lists. If the
accessories are damaged or incomplete, please contact your RIGOL
sales representative.

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Control Keys

Channel
Terminals

Knob

Function Keys
USB Host

Power Key

LCD

Waveform Display Key

Input
Control Keys

Menu Keys

Application Key

System Function Keys

Product Overview

DL3000 is a cost-effective programmable DC electronic load with high
performance. With a user-friendly interface and superb performance
specifications, DL3000 provides various interfaces for remote communication to
meet your diversified test requirements. It can be widely used in various
industries, such as automotive electronics, aerospace, and fuel cells.

For descriptions of the front panel, refer to Figure 1; for descriptions of the rear
panel, refer to Figure 2; and for descriptions of the main interface (display
screen), refer to Figure 3.

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Figure 1 Front Panel

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Air Outlet

Digital I/O

LAN Interface

AC Selector

AC Power Cord
Connector

Fuse

Fuse Rating

RS232
Interface

Voltage
Monitoring
Output
Terminal

Current
Monitoring
Output
Terminal

USB DEVICE

Company Logo

System Status Icons

Function
State

Actual Input
Values

Menu Item

Figure 2 Rear Panel

Figure 3 Main Interface

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AC Input Power

AC Selector

± (10% of AC input + 115 Vac), 50 Hz to 60 Hz

115

± (10% of AC input + 230 Vac) (max: 250 Vac),
50 Hz to 60 Hz

230

WARNING

To avoid electric shock, ensure that the instrument is correctly
grounded.

Turn-on Checkout

To Connect to Power Supply

Two kinds of AC power inputs are supported by DL3000 series electronic load.
When the DL3000 series is connected to different power sources, the AC
selector setting on its rear panel is different, as shown in Table 1.

Table 1 AC Input Power Specification and AC Selector Setting

Please strictly follow the steps below to connect the DL3000 electronic load to
the power supply.

1． Check the input power

Ensure that the AC power to be connected to the load conforms to the AC
input power requirement specified in Table 1.

2． Check the AC selector

Ensure that the AC selector setting (115 or 230) on the rear panel of the
load matches the actual AC input power (For the match relationship, refer
to Table 1).

3． Check the fuse

When leaving the factory, the load has installed a fuse that conforms to
the destination country standard. Please refer to the "fuse rating" on the
rear panel of the load to ensure that the fuse matches the actual AC input
power.

4． Connect the AC power

Plug the specified power cord available in the accessories into the AC
power supply connector of the instrument, and then connect the
instrument to the properly grounded AC power.

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CAUTION

Ensure that the AC selector setting on the rear panel of the
instrument matches the actual AC input voltage, otherwise, the
electronic load will be burned out.

CAUTION

Please pay attention to the positive and negative polarities of the
electronic load to avoid wrong connection. Otherwise, the load
will be burned out.

Tip

After powering off the electronic load, please wait for at least 1 s before you
power it on again.

To Power on the instrument

After the instrument is connected to the power source, press the Power key

at the left bottom of the front panel to power on the instrument. When the
instrument is turned on, it will undergo a self-test. If the instrument passes the
self-test, the welcome interface is displayed; otherwise, self-test failure
information will be displayed. At this time, please contact RIGOL distributors.

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To Use the Built-in Help System

The built-in help system provides help information for any key on the front
panel (except parameter input area) and menu keys, which are convenient for
you to get the descriptions of the function keys or menus, as shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4 Help Information Interface

1. Get the built-in help information

Press Help, and then "Help" will be displayed at the top of the interface,
being highlighted. At this time, press the corresponding function key or
menu key to enter the corresponding help information interface.

2. Page up/down operation

If the help information is displayed in several pages, press Previous to go
to the previous page or press Next to go to the next page. You can also
use the arrow keys or the knob to page up/down the help information.

3. Exit the current help information interface

When the help information is displayed, press OK to exit the current help
information interface and return to the previous interface.

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Parameter Setting Method

Most parameters can be set by operating the keys on the front panel. The
common setting methods are listed below. The setting method for certain
parameters is different from the methods below, refer to the relevant chapters
of this manual for the further explanation.

Method 1: Use the numeric keys

1. In the main interface, press the specified menu key to switch the

parameter focus; in the guide interface, use the arrow keys to switch the
parameter focus.

2. Enter a value by using the numeric key. While entering a name, press

to delete the unwanted character if necessary.

3. When setting resistance, press the specified menu key and select "Ω" or

"kΩ" to be the unit.
When setting period/width, press the specified menu key and select "ms"
or "s" to be the unit.
When setting frequency, press the specified menu key and select "Hz" or
"kHz" to be the unit.
When setting other parameters, press OK to confirm the input.

Method 2: Use the knob or the arrow keys

1. In the main interface, press the specified menu key to switch the

parameter focus.

2. Press the Left/Right arrow key to move the cursor to a desired position.

3. Press the Up/Down arrow key or rotate the knob to modify the value.

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Remote Control

DL3000 electronic load can be connected to the PC via the USB, LAN, GPIB, or
RS232 interface to build communication and realize remote control. The remote
control can be realized by using SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable
Instruments) commands. DL3000 electronic load supports two ways of remote
control: user-defined programming and PC software (e.g. RIGOL Ultra Sigma).

When the instrument is in remote control, the icon is displayed on the
interface. The keypads on the front panel are locked. At this time, you can press

Local to exit the remote mode.

More Product Information

1. Obtain the device information

Press Utility to enter the system utility function interface, and then press
System Info. Select the "system information" tab to obtain the device

information, including the manufacturer, device model, software and
hardware version number, FPGA version number, Boot version number,
and the number of boot times, calibration date, and product serial
number.

2. Check the option installation status

Press Utility to enter the system utility function interface. Then, press
Option to view the installation status of all the options.

For more information about this instrument, refer to the relevant manuals by
logging in to the official website of RIGOL (www.rigol.com) to download them.

DL3000 User's Guide

operation methods, remote control methods, possible failures and solutions in
using the instrument, the technical specifications, and order information;

DL3000 Programming Guide

and programming instances of the instrument.

DL3000 Datasheet

the instrument.

: introduces the functions of the instrument and the

: provides detailed descriptions of SCPI commands

: provides the main features and technical specifications of

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