DC Electronic Loads

DC Electronic Loads

Rated Current

Operation Voltage

Max. Power (W)

  • 150 W DC Electronic Load
    • 150 W DC Electronic Load
    • Model# 8540
    • MSRP $525.00

    • The 8540 DC electronic load is a very compact, economically priced instrument that is at home on both the bench and the production floor.

  • 300W Programmable DC Electronic Load
    • 300W Programmable DC Electronic Load
    • Model# 8500
    • MSRP $1,095.00

    • Versatile 300W / 120V / 30A DC load with high accuracy and maximum resolution of 0.1 mA/1 mV. Suitable for testing a wide variety of DC power sources.

  • 300W Programmable DC Electronic Load
    • 300W Programmable DC Electronic Load
    • Model# 8502
    • MSRP $1,195.00

    • Versatile 300W / 500V / 15A DC load with high accuracy and maximum resolution of 0.1 mA/1 mV. Suitable for high voltage applications.

  • 600W Programmable DC Electronic Load
    • 600W Programmable DC Electronic Load
    • Model# 8510
    • MSRP $2,125.00

    • Versatile 600W / 120V / 120A DC Load with high accuracy and maximum resolution of 1 mA/1 mV. Suitable for testing a wide variety of DC power sources.

  • 600W Programmable DC Electronic Load
    • 600W Programmable DC Electronic Load
    • Model# 8512
    • MSRP $2,595.00

    • Versatile 600W / 500V / 30A DC load with high accuracy and maximum resolution of 1 mA/1 mV. Suitable for high voltage applications.

  • 1200W Programmable DC Electronic Load
    • 1200W Programmable DC Electronic Load
    • Model# 8514
    • MSRP $3,095.00

    • Versatile 1200W / 120V / 240A DC load with flexible operating modes and excellent measurement accuracy. Suitable for testing a wide variety of DC power sources.

  • 1200W Programmable DC Electronic Load
    • 1200W Programmable DC Electronic Load
    • Model# 8518
    • MSRP $4,175.00

    • This 1200W / 60V / 240A DC load is particularly well suited for testing fuel and solar cells. The low input resistance of 5 Ohm enables the 8518 to sink full scale current (240 A) at 1.2 V.

  • 2400W Programmable DC Electronic Load
    • 2400W Programmable DC Electronic Load
    • Model# 8520
    • MSRP $5,650.00

    • Versatile 2400W / 120V / 240A DC load with flexible operating modes and excellent measurement accuracy. Suitable for testing a wide variety of DC power sources.

  • 2400W Programmable DC Electronic Load
    • 2400W Programmable DC Electronic Load
    • Model# 8522
    • MSRP $6,975.00

    • Versatile 2400W / 500V / 120A DC load with flexible operating modes and excellent measurement accuracy. Suitable for high voltage applications.

  • 5000W Programmable DC Electronic Load
    • 5000W Programmable DC Electronic Load
    • Model# 8524
    • MSRP $10,550.00

    • Versatile 5000W / 60V / 240A DC load with flexible operating modes and excellent measurement accuracy. Able to sink 240 A at 1.56 V, making it suitable for testing fuel and solar cells.

DC electronic loads are suitable for testing and characterizing a wide range of DC power sources, such as DC power supplies, batteries, fuel cells, solar cells and other power components. Unlike passive resistive loads, DC electronic loads offer a wide variety of voltage/current ranges and can operate under multiple modes such as constant current (CC), constant voltage (CV), constant power (CW), and constant resistance (CR).

B&K Precision's 8500 family of affordable programmable DC electronic loads consists of a wide selection of models in the 300 W - 5000 W range. Each model shares user-friendly features such as flexible operating modes, high resolution meter and VFD display, built-in transient generator, and list mode functionality for custom programmed dynamic load testing.

Model 8540 was designed for users requiring a basic DC load with a compact form factor at a rock bottom price. The 8540's specifications are similar to the 8500 line, but without the extras such as programming interface, triggering, and the ability to create dynamic test conditions.

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