300W Programmable DC Electronic Load,120V/30A, USB interface

Model BK8500B

3 Year Warranty

The 8500B Series programmable DC electronic loads improve upon all aspects of its predecessor while maintaining dependability at a value price. This series supports both SCPI and the backwards compatible legacy protocol and includes a TTL to USB interface adapter for easy system integration.

With a transient mode speed of up to 10 kHz and multi-type input terminals for banana plug or spade connectors, these DC loads are suitable for testing and evaluating DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, batteries, battery chargers, and photovoltaic arrays.

  • 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

Documentation

Software

Note/Description Version File Link
Battery Test Software 1.6.2 Battery_software_noLVRT.zip
Battery Test Software w/ LabVIEW 2020 Run-Time Engine 1.6.2 Battery_software.zip
PC software / Logiciel d'exploitation w/ Labview 2018 Run-Time (Supports Windows(R) 7/8/10) 1.1.9 8500B_8600_MDL_Software.zip
IT-E132 and IT-E132B USB Cable Adapter Driver / Driver Adaptateur USB v1.14.0 ITE132(B)_driver.zip
PC software / Logiciel d'exploitation (Windows(R) 7/8.1/10) 1.1.9 8500B_8600_MDL_Software_noLVRT.zip
Battery Test Software 1.6.2 Battery_software_noLVRT.zip
USBTMC Driver Installation Note - Note d'installation des drivers 1.0 USBTMC_Driver_Readme.txt
  • RS232 to TTL Interface Cable

    Model IT-E131B

    This is the RS232 to TTL interface kit includes both the RS232 to TTL adapter and a RS232 DB9 to DB9 cable

  • USB to TTL Interface Cable

    Model IT-E132B

    This is the USB to TTL interface replacement part that was originally included with its paired product. A standard USB cable is included.

  • Rack Mount Kit

    Model IT-E151

     

    The IT-E151 is for rack mounting of compatible products in either a side-by-side configuration or single unit configuration where a provided blank is used to fill the empty space. The dimensions for the kit are 5.24" (133mm) by 19" (482.6mm).

    Compatible models:

    • BK9200 Series
    • BK9130B Series
    • BK8500B
    • BK8502B
    • BK8510B
    • BK8542B
    • BK8600
    • BK8601
    • BK8602
    • BK891
    • BK9801

    IT-E151 Instruction Manual

     

  • High current premium test lead accessory

    Model TLPWR1

      High quality red and black cable with externally braided wrap with large fork-type spade connectors for connecting to high current power supplies or DC loads.

    • Length: 2 m
    • Rated current: 60 A
    • Gauge: 8 AWG
    • Connector inner diameter: 8 mm (approximate)
    • Connector outter width: 15 mm (approximate)
    • Wire material: flexible silicon jacket
  • 100 cm Premium Spade Connector Test Lead Set

    Model TLPWR31

    High quality red and black cable dual diameter spade connectors for connecting to power supplies or DC loads.

    • Length: 1 meter
    • Rated current: 30 A
    • Connectors: 6/4 mm Spade lug
    • Wire material: flexible silicon jacket

     

  • 200 cm Premium Spade Connector Test Lead Set

    Model TLPWR32

    High quality red and black cable dual diameter spade connectors for connecting to power supplies or DC loads.

    • Length: 2 meter
    • Rated current: 30 A
    • Connectors: 6/4 mm Spade lug
    • Wire material: flexible silicon jacket