B&K 8500 Series

B&K Precision DC Electronic Loads - 8500 Series

The B&K Precision 8500 Series DC Electronic Loads are programmable and used for testing and evaluating a variety of DC power sources. The wide operating ranges of up to 500V and 240A, flexible operating modes, and excellent measurement accuracy make the 8500 series well suited for characterizing DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, batteries, fuel cells, and solar cells. All parameters of the B&K Precision 8500 Series DC Electronic Loads can be quickly and precisely set from the front panel or programmed via RS232 (included) or USB (optional) interfaces. The loads can operate in CC, CV, CR, or CP mode while voltage/current or resistance/power values are measured and displayed in real time. Load terminals are isolated and floating. The 8500 series has extensive protections for over temperature/over power/ over voltage/ over current/ and reverse polarity.

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B&K 8500 Series Applications

Power Supply Testing
Battery Testing
Performance Testing of DC Loads
Other DC Load Applications

Voltmeter
Fuse

Each B&K 8500 Series includes:

Power Cord
User Manual
Installation CD with application software PV8500 and USB driver for optional TTL to USB
adapter
TTL to RS232 serial converter IT-E131
Test report

Optional Accessories:

Rack mount kit IT-E151

TTL to USB serial adapter IT-E132

B&K 8500 Series Selection Guide

Model Number	Mouser Part Number	Operating Voltage	Rated Current	Max. Power	Category
8540	615-8540	0.1 V to 60 V	30 A	150 W	Basic Non-Programmable DC Load
8500	615-8500	0.1 V to 120 V	30 A	300 W	Bench Programmable
8502	615-8502	0.1 V to 500 V	15 A	300 W
8510	615-8510	0.1 V to 120 V	120 A	600 W
8512	615-8512	0.1 V to 500 V	30 A	600 W
8514	615-8514	0.1 V to 120 V	240 A	1200 W	High Power Programmable
8518	615-8518	0.1 V to 60 V	240 A	1200 W
8520	615-8520	0.1 V to 120 V	240 A	2400 W
8522	615-8522	0.1 V to 500 V	120 A	2400 W
8524	615-8524	0.1 V to 60 V	240 A	5000 W
8526	615-8526	0.1 V to 500 V	120 A	5000 W