B&K Precision 8510B Programmable DC Electronic Load

Overview

The B&K Precision 8510B is a 600W programmable DC electronic load from the enhanced 8500B series. It improves upon all aspects of its predecessor while maintaining dependability at a competitive price. This load is suitable for testing and evaluating DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, batteries, battery chargers, and photovoltaic arrays.

Key Features

• 600W rated power (120V / 120A)
• CC/CV/CR/CW operating modes
• 16-bit voltage and current measurement system (0.1 mV / 0.1 mA resolution)
• Transient mode up to 10 kHz in CC mode
• List mode function for custom step sequences
• SCPI and backwards compatible 8500 series protocol support
• Store and recall up to 100 instrument settings
• Adjustable slew rate in CC mode
• Flexible triggering via front panel, external input, timer, or bus
• Built-in battery test function with adjustable parameters
• OCP/OVP/OPP/OTP protection with reverse voltage protection
• Remote sense capability
• Short-circuit test function
• Analog current monitoring output
• Dual thermostatically controlled fans for thermal management
• Rack-mountable 2U form factor

Applications

• DC power supply testing and characterization
• DC-DC converter evaluation
• Battery and battery charger testing
• Photovoltaic array testing
• Lab and production line applications