B&K Precision 8616 Programmable DC Electronic Load, 0-500V, 0-60A, 1200W, 3U Rack

B&K Precision 8616 Programmable DC Electronic Load

Overview

The B&K Precision 8616 Programmable DC Electronic Load is a 3U rack-mountable unit rated 0-500 V, up to 60 A and 1200 W, for R&D, production testing and service. It is part of the 8600 Series and is used to characterize power sources, batteries, fuel cells and power converters.

Features

• 0-500 V, 0-60 A, 1200 W continuous power
• Constant Current (CC), Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Resistance (CR) and Constant Power (CW) modes
• Programmable dynamic loading with adjustable slew rate and frequency
• Remote sensing to compensate for voltage drops in test leads
• Measures V, A and W
• Over-voltage, over-current, over-power and over-temperature protection
• 3U, standard 19-inch rack mountable
• USB, RS-232, GPIB (optional) and analog control interfaces

Applications

• Power supply testing and burn-in
• Battery discharge testing and capacity measurement
• Fuel cell and solar panel characterization
• DC-DC converter and inverter testing
• Automotive and aerospace component testing
• Production line testing and quality assurance

B&K Precision 8616 Programmable DC Electronic Load Technical Specifications

• Voltage: 0-500 V
• Current: 0-60 A
• Power: 1200 W
• Modes: CC, CV, CR, CW
• Form factor: 3U, 19-inch rack
• Interfaces: USB, RS-232, analog; GPIB optional