B&K Precision 8616 Programmable DC Electronic Load

Overview

The B&K Precision 8616 is a programmable DC electronic load offering comprehensive testing capabilities in a compact 3U rack form factor. Designed for evaluating DC power supplies, DC–DC converters, batteries, battery chargers, and photovoltaic arrays, this instrument provides precise voltage and current control with 16-bit measurement resolution for demanding laboratory and production test applications.

Key Features

• Operating voltage range: 0–500V
• Current range: 0–60A
• Maximum power rating: 1200W
• Four operating modes: CC (constant current), CV (constant voltage), CR (constant resistance), CW (constant power)
• Fast transient operation up to 25 kHz in CC mode
• 16-bit measurement system with 1 mV / 0.1 mA resolution
• List mode for dynamic load profiling
• 100 programmable memory locations for setup storage and recall
• Adjustable slew rate control in CC mode
• Built-in battery test function with voltage, capacity, and timer controls
• CR-LED mode to simulate typical LED loading characteristics
• Remote sense for accurate voltage monitoring
• Analog current control and monitoring
• Thermostatically controlled cooling fan
• Multiple interfaces: USB (USBTMC), RS232, GPIB with SCPI command support
• Comprehensive protection: OVP/OCP/OPP/OTP, local/remote reverse voltage protection (LRV/RRV)

Applications

• Power supply design and validation testing
• Battery charger development and characterization
• Photovoltaic array and solar panel testing
• LED driver and light source evaluation
• DC–DC converter performance assessment
• Thermal cycling and accelerated stress testing

Included Accessories

• User's manual
• Power cord
• Certificate of calibration and test report