150W, 120V / 30A programmable DC Electronic load

Model BK8600

3 Year Warranty

The 8600/B Series programmable DC electronic loads provide the performance of modular system DC electronic loads in a compact benchtop form factor. With fast transient operation speeds up to 25 kHz, and high 16-bit measurement resolution and accuracy, these DC loads can be used for testing and evaluating a variety of DC sources such as DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, batteries, battery chargers, and photovoltaic arrays.

 The DC electronic loads can operate in constant current (CC), constant voltage (CV), constant resistance (CR), and constant power (CW) mode. The instrument provides flexible triggering capabilities, analog current control and monitoring, and standard USB (USBTMC-compliant), GPIB, or RS-232 serial interfaces for remote communication.

  • Voltage and current range: 0 to 120 V, 0 to 30 A
  • Max power: 150W
  • CC/CV/CR/CW operating modes
  • Transient mode up to 25 kHz
  • 16-bit resolution voltage and current measurement of 1 mV and 0.1 mA
  • 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

Documentation

Software

Note/Description Version File Link
Battery Test Software w/ LabVIEW 2020 Run-Time Engine 1.6.2 Battery_software.zip
Battery Test Software 1.6.2 Battery_software_noLVRT.zip
LabVIEW 2013 SP1 Drivers 1.1 LV8600.zip
LabVIEW 2012 Drivers 1.1 LV8600_2012.zip
USBTMC Driver Installation Note - Note d'installation des drivers 1.0 USBTMC_Driver_Readme.txt
  • 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