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BK Precision 8601 250W Programmable DC Electronic Load

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8601

Manufacturer:

B&K Precision

Key Features:

Wide voltage and current range, 0 to 500 V, 0 to 240 A
CC/CV/CR/CW operating modes
Transient mode up to 25 kHz
16-bit resolution voltage and current measurement
List mode function
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
Standard USB (USBTMC-compliant), RS-232, and GPIB interfaces with SCPI protocol support
OVP/OCP/OPP/OTP and local/remote reverse voltage (LRV/RRV) protection

Product Options:

BK Precision Model 8601 Calibration Options

Calibration Not Included

Standard Calibration Certificate + $180.00

ISO 17025 Accredited Calibration Certificate + $200.00

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The BK Precision 8601 DC Electronic Load part of the 8600 series of innovatively designed electronic loads. With an input power of 250W, the 8601 performs like a modular system DC electronic load but maintains the compact benchtop structure. The unit operates in an expanse of measurements such as, constant power (CW), constant voltage (CV), constant resistance (CR) and constant current (CC). Perfect for evaluating or testing DC-DC converters or DC power supplies, the 8601 has a transient operation speed of up to 25 KHz and a high 16 bit measurement resolution and accuracy. Serial interfaces like standard USB (USBTMC-complaint), GPIB or RS-232 make remote communication simple and effective.

Short Description

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
Input current	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
Minimum operating voltage	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
Range	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
Resolution	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)
Accuracy	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
Range	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
Resolution	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)
Accuracy	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
Range	High	10 Ω - 7.5 kΩ
Resolution		16 bit
Accuracy	Low	0.01%+0.08 S
Accuracy	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
Slew Rate (2)	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
Range	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
Resolution	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
Range	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
Resolution	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
OCP	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
Current (CC)	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)