B&K Precision 8551 Programmable DC Electronic Load
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B&K Precision 8551 is a programmable DC electronic load with 0-150V range, 0-60A current, and 350W power capacity in a compact 2U form factor.
Product details
| Model | 8551 |
| Manufacturer | B&K Precision |
| Category | Electronic Loads |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The B&K Precision 8551 is a programmable DC electronic load designed for testing and evaluating power supplies, DC-DC converters, batteries, battery chargers, and photovoltaic arrays. With up to 350W power handling in a compact 2U benchtop form factor, it offers the capabilities of high-end instruments at a value price.
Key Features
- High power density with 350W capacity in compact 2U half-rack form factor
- Input voltage range: 0-150V, current range: 0-60A
- CC/CV/CR/CW operating modes for flexible load simulation
- Transient mode up to 20 kHz in CC mode for dynamic testing
- List mode programming and automatic test mode
- Configurable battery discharge test with dedicated battery mode
- CR-LED mode to simulate typical LED loading behavior
- Overvoltage (OVP), overcurrent (OCP), overpower (OPP) protection with remote reverse voltage (RRV)
- Front panel remote sense and adjustable voltage/current slew rate
- USB host port for data logging and RS232/Handler interfaces
- Thermostatically-controlled fans for quiet operation
Applications
- Power supply testing and characterization
- DC-DC converter evaluation
- Battery and battery charger testing
- Photovoltaic array simulation and testing
- Short-circuit and load transient analysis
Specifications
| Power Range Selector | 200-499 |
| Current Range Selector | 50-99.9 |
| Voltage Range Selector | 100-199 |
| Maximum Power | 350 W |
| Maximum Current | 60 A |
| Maximum Voltage | 150 V |
| Input Voltage | 0 to 150 V |
| Mounting Type | Bench Top |
| Series | 8550 Series |
| Includes | Power Cord and Certificate of Calibration |
| Channel/Port Count | 1 |
| High Frequency (range) | 10MHz <= 100MHz |
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