DC Current Load
The DC Current Load subcircuit models a constant current load. Unlike the Resistive Load, the DC Current Load uses a pure current source.
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| Symbol Library | None - the symbol is automatically generated when placed or edited. | ||||
| Model File | SIMPLIS_DVM_ADVANCED.lb | ||||
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Parameters
The following table explains the relevant parameters.
| Parameter Name | Default | Data Type | Range | Units | Parameter Description |
| LOAD_NAME | LOAD | String | n/a | n/a | Name of the DVM load. This name cannot contain spaces. |
| DC_CURRENT | 500m | Real | Min: 0 | A | Sets the load current of the load. |
Testplan Entry
To set any managed DVM load to a DC Load subcircuit, place a Dc() testplan entry in the Load column.
The Dc() testplan entry has the following syntax with the arguments explained in the table below.
Dc(REF, DC_CURRENT)
| Argument | Range | Description |
| REF | n/a | The actual reference designator of the DVM load or the more generic syntax of OUTPUT:n where n is an integer indicating a position in the list of DVM loads. |
| DC_CURRENT | min: 0 | The DC Current for the load. |