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BK Precision’s 8600 series offers the performance of a modular system DC electronic load in a more effectual benchtop form. The 8600 is a 150W DC electronic load with the ability to function in constant voltage (CV), constant current (CC), constant resistance (CR) and constant power (CW) modes. Its transient operation speeds reach up to 25 KHz, while still maintaining a high 16 bit measurement resolution and accuracy. Flexible triggering capabilities, analog current control and monitoring, list mode function and remote voltage sensing are some of the many functions and features the 8600 boasts. The electronic load is also equipped with standard USB (USBTMC-complaint), RS-232 and GPIB serial interfaces for the power to communicate remotely.
The 8600 150W DC electronic load by BK Precision is ideal for testing and evaluation an expanse of DC sources like photovoltaic arrays and battery chargers.
Model | 8600 | 8601 | 8602 | 8610 | 8612 | 8614 | 8616 | |
Input ratings | ||||||||
Input voltage | 0 – 120 V | 0 – 120 V | 0 – 500 V | 0 – 120 V | 0 – 500 V | 0 – 120 V | 0 – 500 V | |
Input current | Low | 0 – 3 A | 0 – 6 A | 0 – 3 A | 0 – 12 A | 0 – 3 A | 0 – 24 A | 0 –6 A |
High | 0 – 30 A | 0 – 60 A | 0 – 15 A | 0 – 120 A | 0 – 30 A | 0 – 240 A | 0 –60 A | |
Input power | 150 W | 250 W | 200 W | 750 W | 1500 W | 1200 W | ||
Minimum operating voltage | Low | 0.11 V at 3 A | 0.18 V at 6 A | 1 V at 3 A | 0.12 V at 12 A | 0.36 V at 3 A | 0.15 V at 24 A | 0.36 V at 6 A |
High | 1.1 V at 30 A | 1.1 V at 60 A | 4.5 V at 15 A | 1.2 V at 120 A | 3.6 V at 30 A | 1.5 V at 240 A | 3.6 V at 60 A | |
CV mode | ||||||||
Range | Low | 0 – 18 V | 0 – 50 V | 0 – 18 V | 0 – 50 V | 0 – 18 V | 0 – 50 V | |
High | 0 – 120 V | 0 – 500 V | 0 – 120 V | 0 – 500 V | 0 – 120 V | 0 – 500 V | ||
Resolution | Low | 0.1 mV | 1 mV | 0.1 mV | 1 mV | 0.1 mV | 1 mV | |
High | 1 mV | 10 mV | 1 mV | 10 mV | 1 mV | 10 mV | ||
Accuracy | Low | ±(0.05%+ 0.02% FS) | ±(0.025%+ 0.05% FS) | ±(0.05%+ 0.025% FS) | ±(0.025%+0.05% FS) | ±(0.025%+ 0.025% FS) | ±(0.025%+ 0.05% FS) | |
High | ±(0.05%+ 0.025% FS) | ±(0.025%+ 0.05% FS) | ±(0.05%+ 0.025% FS) | ±(0.025%+0.05% FS) | ||||
CC mode | ||||||||
Range | Low | 0 – 3 A | 0 – 6 A | 0 – 3 A | 0 – 12 A | 0 – 3 A | 0 – 24 A | 0 – 6 A |
High | 0 – 30 A | 0 – 60 A | 0 – 15 A | 0 – 120 A | 0 – 30 A | 0 – 240 A | 0 – 60 A | |
Resolution | Low | 0.01 mA | 0.1 mA | 1 mA | 0.1 mA | 1 mA | 0.1 mA | |
High | 0.1 mA | 1 mA | 10 mA | 1 mA | 10 mA | 1 mA | ||
Accuracy | Low | ±(0.05%+0.05% FS) | ±(0.05%+0.1% FS) | ±(0.05%+0.05% FS) | ±(0.05%+0.1% FS) | ±(0.05%+0.05% FS) | ||
High | ±(0.05%+0.05% FS) | ±(0.05%+0.1% FS) | ±(0.05%+0.05% FS) | ±(0.05%+0.1% FS) | ±(0.05%+0.05% FS) | |||
CR mode | ||||||||
Range | Low | 0.05 Ω – 10 Ω | 0.3 Ω – 10 Ω | 0.02 Ω – 10 Ω | 0.15 Ω – 10 Ω | 0.01 Ω – 10 Ω | 0.01 Ω – 10 Ω | |
High | 10 Ω - 7.5 kΩ | |||||||
Resolution | 16 bit | |||||||
Accuracy | Low | 0.01%+0.08 S | ||||||
High | 0.01%+0.0008 S | |||||||
CW mode | ||||||||
Range | 150 W | 250 W | 200 W | 750 W | 1500 W | 1200 W | ||
Resolution | 10 mW | 100 mW | ||||||
Accuracy | 0.1% + 0.1% FS | 0.2% + 0.2% FS | 0.1% + 0.1% FS | 0.2% + 0.2% FS | ||||
Transient mode (CC mode) | ||||||||
T1 & T2 (1) | 20 µs – 3600 s / Resolution: 10 µs | |||||||
Accuracy | 5 µs + 100 ppm | |||||||
Slew Rate (2) | Low | 0.001-2.5 A/ms | 0.001-1 A/ms | 0.001-0.25 A/µs | 0.0001-0.1 A/µs | 0.001-0.25 A/µs | 0.0001-0.1 A/µs | |
High | 0.001-2.5 A/µs | 0.001-1 A/µs | 0.01-2.5 A/µs | 0.001-1 A/µs | 0.01-2.5 A/µs | 0.001-1 A/µs |
(1) Fast pulse trains with large transitions may not be achievable.
(2) The slew rate specifications are not warranted, but are descriptions of typical performance. The actual transition time is defined as the time for the input to change from 10% to 90%, or vice versa, of the
programmed current values. In case of very large load changes, e.g. from no load to full load, the actual transition time will be larger than the expected time. The load will automatically adjust the slew rate to fit within the range
(high or low) that is closest to the programmed value.
Model | 8600 | 8601 | 8602 | 8610 | 8612 | 8614 | 8616 | |
Readback voltage | ||||||||
Range | Low | 0 – 18 V | 0 – 18 V | 0 – 50 V | 0 – 18 V | 0 – 50 V | 0 – 18 V | 0 – 50 V |
High | 0 – 120 V | 0 – 120 V | 0 – 500 V | 0 – 120 V | 0 – 500 V | 0 – 120 V | 0 – 500 V | |
Resolution | Low | 0.1 mV | 1 mV | 0.1 mV | 1 mV | 0.1 mV | 1 mV | |
High | 1 mV | 10 mV | 1 mV | 10 mV | 1 mV | 10 mV | ||
Accuracy | ±(0.05%+0.05% FS) | |||||||
Readback current | ||||||||
Range | Low | 0 – 3 A | 0 – 6 A | 0 – 3 A | 0 – 12 A | 0 – 3 A | 0 – 24 A | 0 – 6 A |
High | 0 – 30 A | 0 – 60 A | 0 – 15 A | 0 – 120 A | 0 – 30 A | 0 – 240 A | 0 – 60 A | |
Resolution | Low | 0.01 mA | 0.1 mA | 0.01 mA | 1 mA | 0.1 mA | 1 mA | 0.1 mA |
High | 0.1 mA | 1 mA | 0.1 mA | 10 mA | 1 mA | 10 mA | 1 mA | |
Accuracy | ±(0.05%+ 0.05% FS) | ±(0.05%+ 0.1% FS) | ±(0.05%+ 0.05% FS) | ±(0.05%+ 0.1% FS) | ±(0.05%+ 0.05% FS) | ±(0.05%+ 0.1% FS) | ±(0.05%+ 0.05% FS) | |
Readback power | ||||||||
Range | 150 W | 250 W | 200 W | 750 W | 1500 W | 1200 W | ||
Resolution | 10 mW | 100 mW | ||||||
Accuracy | ±(1%+0.1% FS) | ±(0.2%+0.2% FS) | ±(0.1%+0.1% FS) | ±(0.2%+0.2% FS) | ||||
Protection range (typical) | ||||||||
OPP | 150 W | 250 W | 200 W | 760 W | 1550 W | 1250 W | ||
OCP | Low | 3.3 A | 6.6 A | 3.3 A | 13.2 A | 3.3 A | 26.4 A | 6.6 A |
High | 33 A | 66 A | 16.5 A | 132 A | 33 A | 264 A | 66 A | |
OVP | 120 V | 120 V | 500 V | 130 V | 530 V | 130 V | 530 V | |
OTP | 185 ºF (85 °C) | |||||||
General (typical) | ||||||||
Short circuit | ||||||||
Current (CC) | Low | 3 A | 6 A | 3 A | 12 A | 3 A | 24 A | 6 A |
High | 30 A | 60 A | 15 A | 120 A | 30 A | 240 A | 60 A | |
Voltage (CV) | 0 V | |||||||
Resistance (CR) | 35 mΩ | 30 mΩ | 300 mΩ | 10 mΩ | 120 mΩ | 6 mΩ | 60 mΩ | |
Input terminal impedance | 150 kΩ | 300 kΩ | 1 MΩ | 300 kΩ | 1 MΩ | 300 kΩ | 1 MΩ | |
AC input | 110 V/220 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz | |||||||
Operating temperature | 32 ºF to 104 ºF (0 °C to 40 °C) | |||||||
Storage temperature | 14 ºF to 140 ºF (-10 °C to 60 °C) | |||||||
Humidity | Indoor use, ≤ 95% | |||||||
Safety | EN61010-1:2001, EU Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC | |||||||
Electromagnetic compatibility | Meets EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, EN 61000-3-2:2006, EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 EN 61000-4-2/-3/-4/-5/-6/-11, EN 61326-1:2006 | |||||||
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 8.5” x 3.5” x 15.2” (218 x 90 x 387 mm) | 19” x 5.8” x 24.5” (485 x 147 x 621 mm) | ||||||
Weight | 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) | 54 lbs (24.6 kg) | ||||||
Three-Year Warranty | ||||||||
Standard accessories | User manual, power cord | |||||||
Optional accessories | TLPWR1 high current test leads, IT-E151 rackmount kit (models 8600, 8601, and 8602 only) |