B&K Precision 8500B Programmable DC Electronic Load, 300 W, 150 V

Model: 8500B

B&K Precision 8500B Programmable DC Electronic Load, 300 W, 150 V

Model: 8500B

The programmable DC electronic load is a versatile instrument used for static and dynamic testing of DC power supplies, batteries, DC-to-DC converters, battery chargers, and other applications including fuel-cell, and solar cell test. It features a voltage range of up to 150 V, 300 W of power, and 30 A of current. It allows for 100 sets of user-configurable parameters of its internal memory.

The programmable DC electronic load is a versatile instrument used for static and dynamic testing of DC power supplies, batteries, DC-to-DC converters, battery chargers, and other applications including fuel-cell, and solar cell test. It features a voltage range of up to 150 V, 300 W of power, and 30 A of current. It allows for 100 sets of user-configurable parameters of its internal memory.

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B&K 8500B Offers

The programmable DC electronic load is more improved in all aspects than its predecessor while maintaining dependability.

Features

  • Maximum input power up to 600 W
  • CC/CV/CR/CW operating modes
  • Transient mode up to 10 kHz in CC mode
  • 16-bit voltage and current measurement system with up to 0.1 mV / 0.1 mA resolution
  • List mode and adjustable slew rate in CC mode
  • Short circuit test
  • Built-in battery test function with voltage level, capacity level, and timer stop conditions
  • CR-LED mode to simulate the loading behavior of typical LEDs
  • Remote voltage sensing to compensate for the effect of voltage drop in wires
  • Analog current control and monitoring
  • TTL (DB9) interface, includes TTL to USB adapter
  • OVP/OCP/OPP/OTP and local/remote reverse voltage (LRV/RRV) protection

Applications

  • Performance verification of photovoltaic solar panels
  • CR-LED mode to simulate loading behavior and test LED drivers
  • Fuel and solar cell tests
  • Battery test and power supply evaluations

B&K 8500B Specifications

Voltage Range 0 to 150 V
Current Range 0 to 30 A
Power 300 W
Input Terminal Impedance (Typical) 150 kΩ
AC Input 110 V/220 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz
I/O Interface DB9 (TTL) with TTL to USB serial adapter
Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Storage Temperature 14 to 140°F (-10 to 60°C)
Humidity Indoor use, ≤95 %
Dimensions (W x H x D) 8.5 x 3.5 x 14" (214.5 x 88.2 x 354.6 mm)
Click here for complete specifications on the B&K 8500B

What's included with the B&K 8500B

  • Programmable DC Electronic Load
  • Certificate of Calibration
  • Power Cord
  • USB to TTL Serial Converter IT-E132B
  • USB Cable
  • Test Report

Battery Test Software

A tool for charging and discharging batteries including sequencing and data logging.

Key features
  • Charge a battery
  • Discharge a battery
  • Set stop conditions
  • Create sequences
  • Set battery protection parameters
  • Log both charge and discharge data
  • Calculate capacity in Ah
  • Save and recall test files
Key features
  • Charge a battery
  • Discharge a battery
  • Set stop conditions
  • Create sequences
  • Set battery protection parameters
  • Log both charge and discharge data
  • Calculate capacity in Ah
  • Save and recall test files
Minimum system requirements
  • B&K Precision 9115 or the 9200 series power supply
  • B&K Precision 8500B and 8600 series DC Electronic Load
  • USB or RS-232 cables
  • Windows(R) 7/8/8.1/10
  • NI-VISA Run-Time Engine 4.5 or later

Find out how to use the B&K Battery Test Software to charge and discharge batteries while logging charge and discharge data.

New features!

B&K Precision is pleased to announce three new user requested features with the Version 1.1.2 release!

File Append option

Adds new test data to the end of the last file without overwriting the previous data.

Watts

Calculates and displays the wattage realtime. Watts data can also be used for stop conditions.

Pulse mode

This is an experimental mode that makes it easy to set transitions in the electronic load. One application is evaluation of small battery packs used in portable devices. The software helps to simulate sleeping and wake states for battery life studies.

Ask a question about B&K Precision 8500B Programmable DC Electronic Load, 300 W, 150 V

Customer Reviews for the B&K 8500B

B&K 8500B Offers

The programmable DC electronic load is more improved in all aspects than its predecessor while maintaining dependability.

Features

  • Maximum input power up to 600 W
  • CC/CV/CR/CW operating modes
  • Transient mode up to 10 kHz in CC mode
  • 16-bit voltage and current measurement system with up to 0.1 mV / 0.1 mA resolution
  • List mode and adjustable slew rate in CC mode
  • Short circuit test
  • Built-in battery test function with voltage level, capacity level, and timer stop conditions
  • CR-LED mode to simulate the loading behavior of typical LEDs
  • Remote voltage sensing to compensate for the effect of voltage drop in wires
  • Analog current control and monitoring
  • TTL (DB9) interface, includes TTL to USB adapter
  • OVP/OCP/OPP/OTP and local/remote reverse voltage (LRV/RRV) protection

Applications

  • Performance verification of photovoltaic solar panels
  • CR-LED mode to simulate loading behavior and test LED drivers
  • Fuel and solar cell tests
  • Battery test and power supply evaluations

B&K 8500B Specifications

Voltage Range 0 to 150 V
Current Range 0 to 30 A
Power 300 W
Input Terminal Impedance (Typical) 150 kΩ
AC Input 110 V/220 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz
I/O Interface DB9 (TTL) with TTL to USB serial adapter
Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Storage Temperature 14 to 140°F (-10 to 60°C)
Humidity Indoor use, ≤95 %
Dimensions (W x H x D) 8.5 x 3.5 x 14" (214.5 x 88.2 x 354.6 mm)
Click here for complete specifications on the B&K 8500B

What's included with the B&K 8500B

  • Programmable DC Electronic Load
  • Certificate of Calibration
  • Power Cord
  • USB to TTL Serial Converter IT-E132B
  • USB Cable
  • Test Report

Battery Test Software

A tool for charging and discharging batteries including sequencing and data logging.

Key features
  • Charge a battery
  • Discharge a battery
  • Set stop conditions
  • Create sequences
  • Set battery protection parameters
  • Log both charge and discharge data
  • Calculate capacity in Ah
  • Save and recall test files
Key features
  • Charge a battery
  • Discharge a battery
  • Set stop conditions
  • Create sequences
  • Set battery protection parameters
  • Log both charge and discharge data
  • Calculate capacity in Ah
  • Save and recall test files
Minimum system requirements
  • B&K Precision 9115 or the 9200 series power supply
  • B&K Precision 8500B and 8600 series DC Electronic Load
  • USB or RS-232 cables
  • Windows(R) 7/8/8.1/10
  • NI-VISA Run-Time Engine 4.5 or later

Find out how to use the B&K Battery Test Software to charge and discharge batteries while logging charge and discharge data.

New features!

B&K Precision is pleased to announce three new user requested features with the Version 1.1.2 release!

File Append option

Adds new test data to the end of the last file without overwriting the previous data.

Watts

Calculates and displays the wattage realtime. Watts data can also be used for stop conditions.

Pulse mode

This is an experimental mode that makes it easy to set transitions in the electronic load. One application is evaluation of small battery packs used in portable devices. The software helps to simulate sleeping and wake states for battery life studies.

Ask a question about B&K Precision 8500B Programmable DC Electronic Load, 300 W, 150 V

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