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B&K Precision 8542B Programmable DC Electronic Load, 150 W, 150 V

Model: 8542B

B&K Precision 8542B Programmable DC Electronic Load, 150 W, 150 V-

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B&K Precision 8542B Programmable DC Electronic Load, 150 W, 150 V

Model: 8542B

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, 150 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, 150 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 8542B 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 8542B Specifications

Voltage Range 0 to 150 V
Current Range 0 to 30 A
Power 150 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 8542B

What's included with the B&K 8542B

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

    • B&K 8542B 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
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  • Specifications ➕➖

    • B&K 8542B Specifications

    Voltage Range 0 to 150 V
    Current Range 0 to 30 A
    Power 150 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 8542B
  • Included ➕➖

    • What's included with the B&K 8542B

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