B&K Precision 8601-BK Programmable Electronic DC Load
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B&K Precision 8601-BK is a 250W programmable electronic DC load supporting CC/CV/CR/CW operating modes, 16-bit measurement resolution, and transient operation up to 25 kHz.
Product details
| Model | 8601-BK |
| Manufacturer | B&K Precision |
| Category | DC Electronic Loads |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The B&K Precision 8601-BK is a programmable electronic DC load designed for power supply testing, battery evaluation, and component characterization. With 250W capacity and up to 60A load current, it delivers precise load simulation across multiple operating modes, making it suitable for development, manufacturing, and quality assurance environments.
Key Features
- Multiple operating modes: CC (constant current), CV (constant voltage), CR (constant resistance), and CW (constant power)
- 16-bit voltage and current measurement system with 1 mV / 0.1 mA resolution
- Transient mode operation up to 25 kHz in CC mode for dynamic response testing
- List mode function for automated sequential load profiles
- Store and recall up to 100 setups for quick test reconfiguration
- Adjustable slew rate in CC mode for controlled load transients
- Flexible triggering via front panel, external input, timer, or bus
- Built-in battery test function with voltage level, capacity, and timer stop conditions
- Protection validation modes to test OCP/OPP functions of power supplies
- CR-LED mode for simulating typical LED loading behavior
- Remote sense capability for accurate voltage measurement at the load
- Analog current control and monitoring options
- Thermostatically controlled fan for reliable thermal management
- Multiple interfaces: USB (USBTMC-compliant), RS232, and GPIB with SCPI command support
- Comprehensive protection: OVP, OCP, OPP, OTP, and reverse voltage protection (LRV/RRV)
Included Accessories
- User manual
- Power cord
- Certificate of calibration
- Test report
Specifications
| Power Rating | 250W |
| Maximum Load Current | 60A |
| Measurement Resolution | 16-bit (1 mV / 0.1 mA) |
| Operating Modes | CC, CV, CR, CW |
| Transient Mode Frequency | up to 25 kHz (CC mode) |
| Stored Setups | up to 100 |
| Communication Interfaces | USB (USBTMC), RS232, GPIB |
| Protection Functions | OVP, OCP, OPP, OTP, LRV, RRV |
| Battery Test Function | Yes |
| Remote Sense | Yes |
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