.. _operating-profile:

Operating Profile
-----------------

With its combination of resistor and linear elements, the ALx Series MagnaLOAD has a unique operating profile as indicated in the figures below. Three different profiles are provided, depending on the model's maxium voltage rating. The profiles are normalized about the model's maximum voltage, current, and power ratings.

.. _fig-operating-profile-200:

.. figure:: _images/operating-profile-alx-200.eps
    :align: center

    Normalized ALx Series Operating Profile for 200 Vdc Models

.. _fig-operating-profile-500:

.. figure:: _images/operating-profile-alx-500.eps
    :align: center

    Normalized ALx Series Operating Profile for 500 Vdc Models

.. _fig-operating-profile-1000:

.. figure:: _images/operating-profile-alx-1000.eps
    :align: center

    Normalized ALx Series Operating Profile for 1000 Vdc Models

In the event the user programs the unit to operate in region outside the operating curve, the |product_type| will automatically limit its throughput to prevent any possible damage. This internal limiting will be indicated on the front panel auxiliary display, on the :ref:`message <statuses>` line as: *Operating profile limit reached*.