Series 2300 Battery Simulating DC Power Supplies

The Series 2300 Battery Simulating DC Power Supplies are high-performance programmable instruments designed to test portable, battery-operated devices under real-world conditions. Designed to replicate the behavior of actual batteries, these power supplies provide accurate control of output voltage and internal resistance, enabling realistic simulation of battery performance over a broad range of load and charge conditions.These instruments are ideal for R&D, validation, and production testing environments, the Series 2300 models deliver ultra-fast transient response and accurate load current measurements, making them essential tools for evaluating power consumption, charge control circuitry, and overall energy efficiency in mobile and low-power electronics.

Testing portable, battery-operated devices under real-word conditions demands a DC power supply that can simulate a battery’s performance over a wide range of conditions. Series 2300 battery simulating power supplies can simulate both a battery's output resistance and output voltage response. The dual-channel versions of these power supplies provide one channel to act like a battery and sink current for simulating a discharged rechargeable battery; the other channel supplies voltage for testing a device’s charge control circuitry. The new 2306-LAN Dual-Channel Battery Charger / Simulator provides a LAN communication interface through the added RJ-45 connector on the rear of the instrument.

Single and dual output models
Each output can source or sink
Programmable output resistance
Low noise

Battery Simulation Accuracy: Simulates a battery’s voltage and internal resistance to provide output characteristics identical to those of real batteries.

Dual-Channel Operation (select models): One channel can emulate a battery (including sinking current like a discharged battery), while the other supplies power for charger or controller evaluation.

Ultra-Fast Transient Response: Reacts quickly to load changes, ensuring stable operation during high-speed test cycles.

Precision Current Measurements: Measures pulse peak, average, and baseline currents to verify power usage in all device states.

Advanced Load Simulation: Sinks up to 3A to emulate discharged battery conditions, enabling comprehensive testing of charging functionality and battery management systems.

Built-in Digital Voltmeter: Measures external signals from –5V to +30V DC with high accuracy that is ideal for system-level monitoring.

Remote Sense and Open Sense Lead Detection: Compensates for voltage drops and alerts users to connection faults for improved measurement reliability.

LAN and GPIB Connectivity Options: Modern 2306-LAN model includes RJ-45 interface for seamless integration into Ethernet-based test setups.

Parameter	2303	2302	2306-PJ	2308	2306-LAN	2306
Description	High-Speed Precision PS w/ Readback	Battery Simulator	Dual-Channel Charger/Simulator (Low I)	Portable Device Charger/Simulator	Dual-Channel Charger/Simulator (LAN)	Dual-Channel Charger/Simulator
Outputs	1	1	2	2	2	2
Max Voltage	15V	15V	15V	15V	15V	15V
Max Current / Channel	5A	5A	0.5A	5A	5A	5A
Sink Capability	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Output Resistance Simulation	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Current Sensitivity	100nA	100nA	100nA	100nA	100nA	100nA
Built-in DVM Range	–5V to +30V DC	–5V to +30V DC	–5V to +30V DC	–5V to +30V DC	–5V to +30V DC	–5V to +30V DC
Open Sense Lead Detection	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Voltage Setting Accuracy	±(0.03% + 3mV)	±(0.03% + 3mV)	±(0.03% + 3mV)	±(0.03% + 3mV)	±(0.03% + 3mV)	±(0.03% + 3mV)
Current Measurement	Peak, Avg, Baseline	Peak, Avg, Baseline	Peak, Avg, Baseline	Peak, Avg, Baseline	Peak, Avg, Baseline	Peak, Avg, Baseline
Remote Sense Support	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Interface	GPIB	GPIB	GPIB	GPIB	RJ-45	GPIB

Portable Device Testing: Evaluate device behavior under various battery charge and discharge conditions.

Charger Simulation: Emulate discharged batteries to test battery charger performance.

Low Power Mode Analysis: Measure sleep and standby currents with high sensitivity.

Automated Production Testing: Integrate into test systems for high-throughput functional testing.

Power Cycling and Stress Testing: Simulate repeated battery cycles for durability and longevity testing.

Charge Control Validation: Verify the operation of charge management circuits under controlled conditions.

System-Level Signal Monitoring: The built-in DVM monitors system voltages and currents during testing.

Battery Resistance Emulation: Simulate internal battery resistance to replicate real-world load behavior.

Series 2300 Battery Simulating DC Power Supplies

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