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I came across an Agilent 6063B electronic load in nice and working condition ...
In the end I clicked the buy it now button.
I would not call it an boat anchor like some of the posters, but I do not like it very much either!
You are right in some way: It's "only" 2HE high and weighs only ~6,5kg but its other dimensions are full rack size.
On the other hand it's eating up pretty much space in comparison to the modern BK Precision/Itech/Maynuo/.. electronic loads.
On To your second sentence:
I see your point but I do understand why germans are often referred to as being rude or impolite by native speakers now.
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Don't be offended by this please, I know what I'm talking of myself..
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There are Hoecherl&Hackl, the newer Zentro, Transistor Devices, EA, Schaefer, ET System, Chroma...
and you got the only one with keys only operation. Pesky. That is an instrument where I would insist on having direct acting rotary control. But if you are fine with it, it's a decent grab.
Hey, it's analog programmable.
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But seriously, the other companies you named go for much more in general -like HP/Agilent stuff.
I don't mind having no rotary control, so it's fine for me. For me the GPIB-capability is more important.
I have other PSUs of that size and series (6632B, 6643A) that can sink up to 100 Watts (along with 20V/40V) and that have direct rotary control. I needed something capable of eating up more power and something with switching capabilities.
For me as a goodie on top it's known for its reliability.
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PS: The next temptation has caught me: I can't stop thinking of getting a T12 clone station with OLED -the necessary parts are available on *bay..
Ok, I'm now officially baffled (more baffled that a triple baffle muzzle brake) with that craze about those stations. Do you all really think that they are better than Weller AND JBC? WHY?
That is not only directed at you, URI! But I fail to comprehend why a whole bunch of people that have their benches crowded by anything that is solid, nice and precious in T&M gear are collectively on the run for chinese Hakko clones. Is soldering such a lower-ranking activity to you all or what did I miss here?
Oh, as far as I have read an seen (videos..) the Hakko T12-type clones have the much better buck for bang ratio than all the well established companies you named. The classic Weller WECP-20 (50W) is rock solid, yes -but heating up takes up to minutes unlike the T12 that take only seconds. And they're rated 70W..
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It has also something to do with fun, I think.
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BTW, I would keep the Weller if I'd get a T12 clone.