8600 Series B&K Precision DC Electronic Loads

8600 Series B&K Precision DC Electronic Loads

The 8600B Series programmable DC electronic loads offer high-performance testing capabilities in a compact benchtop form factor. These loads are ideal for testing and evaluating a variety of DC sources, including DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, batteries, battery chargers, and photovoltaic arrays. With transient operation speeds up to 25 kHz and high 16-bit resolution, the 8600/B Series delivers precise measurements and flexible operational modes.
Key Features:

Wide Voltage and Current Range: 0 to 500 V, 0 to 240 A for versatile testing.
Operating Modes: Supports CC (Constant Current), CV (Constant Voltage), CR (Constant Resistance), and CW (Constant Power) modes for diverse applications.
High-Speed Transient Mode: Operates at up to 25 kHz for dynamic response testing.
High-Resolution Measurements: 16-bit resolution for accurate voltage and current readings.
List Mode Function: Allows for complex test sequences with various operating conditions.
Adjustable Slew Rate: Available in CC mode for controlling the rate of current changes.
Battery Test Function: Includes stop conditions based on voltage, capacity, and timer.
CR-LED Mode: Simulates LED loading behavior for testing LED drivers.
Remote Voltage Sensing: Compensates for voltage drops in cables, ensuring accurate measurements.
Analog Current Control and Monitoring: Provides precise control and real-time feedback of the load current.
Communication Interfaces: Standard USB (USBTMC-compliant) and RS232 interfaces are included, with optional GPIB available on select models.
Protection Features: Includes OVP (Over Voltage Protection), OCP (Over Current Protection), OPP (Over Power Protection), OTP (Over Temperature Protection), and local/remote reverse voltage protection.

Applications:

Power Supply Testing: Evaluate the performance and reliability of DC power supplies under various load conditions.
Battery Testing: Use built-in battery test functions for charge and discharge analysis of batteries.
DC-DC Converter Testing: Verify the efficiency and stability of DC-DC converters.
Photovoltaic Array Testing: Simulate and measure the performance of solar panels under different load conditions.
LED Driver Testing: Utilize CR-LED mode to test LED drivers and replicate real-world LED load characteristics.

8600 Series Datasheet

Technical Specifications:
ModelMax VoltageMax CurrentMax PowerTypeInterface
8600B120 V30 A150 W1USB, RS232
8600120 V30 A150 W1USB, RS232, GPIB
8601B120 V60 A250 W1USB, RS232
8602B500 V15 A200 W1USB, RS232
8601120 V60 A250 W1USB, RS232, GPIB
8602500 V15 A200 W1USB, RS232, GPIB
8610B120 V120 A750 W1USB, RS232
8610120 V120 A750 W1USB, RS232, GPIB
8612B500 V30 A750 W1USB, RS232
8612500 V30 A750 W1USB, RS232, GPIB
8614B120 V240 A1500 W1USB, RS232
8614120 V240 A1500 W1USB, RS232, GPIB
8616500 V60 A1200 W1USB, RS232, GPIB
8620120 V480 A3000 W1USB, RS232, GPIB
8622500 V100 A2500 W1USB, RS232, GPIB
8625120 V720 A6000 W1USB, RS232, GPIB