Data Sheet Programmable DC Electronic Loads 8600 Series 2U half-rack 3U 6U USB RS232 GPIB To ensure the reliability of your testing, the 8600 The 8600 Series programmable DC electronic Features and Benefits (cont.) Series provides a power-on system self-test and loads provide the performance of modular system n Store and recall up to 100 setups numerous protection features: overtemperature DC electronic loads in a compact benchtop form n Adjustable slew rate in CC mode (OTP), overvoltage (OVP), overcurrent (OCP), factor. With fast transient operation speeds and n Flexible triggering options via front panel, overpower (OPP), and local/remote reverse high 16-bit measurement resolution, these external input, timer, or bus voltage (LRV/RRV) protection. standalone DC loads can be used for testing and n Built-in battery test function with voltage level, evaluating a variety of DC sources such as DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, batteries, capacity level, and timer stop conditions battery chargers, and photovoltaic arrays. n Test modes to validate the OCP/OPP Special applications protection functions of a power supply The 8600 Series provides a built-in battery The DC loads can operate in constant current n CR-LED mode to simulate the loading behavior test mode to measure the ampere-hour (Ah) (CC), constant voltage (CV), constant resistance of typical LEDs characteristic of a battery and a unique (CR), or constant power (CW) mode and be CR-LED mode to simulate the loading n Remote sense configured to provide a dynamically changing behavior of a typical LED. load to the DC source with fast load switching n Analog current control and monitoring times. Versatile internal, external, and remote n Thermostatically controlled fan triggering options allow the dynamic load n Standard USB (USBTMC-compliant), RS232, Features and Benefits behavior to be synchronized with other events. and GPIB interfaces supporting SCPI n Voltage range up to 500 V commands for remote control Increase productivity by saving your test n Current range up to 720 A n OVP/OCP/OPP/OTP including local and parameters into any one of the 100 memory areas n CC/CV/CR/CW operating modes for quick system recall. All load parameters such remote reverse voltage (LRV/RRV) protection n 16-bit voltage and current measurement as voltage, current, slew rate, and width can be system providing 1 mV / 0.1 mA resolution set via the front panel or programmed remotely. n Transient mode up to 25 kHz in CC mode The 8600 Series provides standard USB (USBTMC-compliant), GPIB, or RS-232 serial n List mode function interfaces for remote communication. Model 8600 8601 8602 8610 8612 8614 8616 8620 8622 8624 8625 Power 150 W 250 W 200 W 750 W 750 W 1500 W 1200 W 3000 W 2500 W 4500 W 6000 W Operating 0 120 V 0 120 V 0 500 V 0 120 V 0 500 V 0 120 V 0 500 V 0 120 V 0 500 V 0 120 V 0 120 V Voltage Rated 0 30 A 0 60 A 0 15 A 0 120 A 0 30 A 0 240 A 0 60 A 0 480 A 0 100 A 0 600 A 0 720 A Current Form Factor 2U half-rack 3U 6U Technical data subject to change www.bkprecision.com B&K Precision Corp. 2021Programmable DC Electronic Loads 8600 Series u Models 8600, 8601 & 8602 Front panel Bright dual-line display The 8600 Series display shows both measured input values and set parameters simultaneously. Rotary control knob High current test lead accessory model TLPWR1 Numeric keypad Function keys Cursor keys Load input terminal Intuitive user interface The numeric keys and rotary knob provide a convenient interface for setting the operating mode and desired current, voltage, and resistance levels quickly and precisely. Rear panel RS232 USB Cooling fan interface interface GPIB interface I/O terminal block Line voltage selector External trigger, external analog programming, external input On/Off control, voltage fault pin, and remote sense terminals 2 www.bkprecision.com