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1200W Programmable DC Electronic Load
Model 8518

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MSRP: $3,975.00
1-year warranty

The affordable, laboratory grade model 8518 Programmable DC Electronic Load is well suited for testing and evaluating a wide variety of DC power sources. This DC electronic load can operate in CC, CV, CR or CP mode while voltage/current or resistance/power values are measured and displayed in real time and is fully programmable via RS232 or optional USB interface. Extensive protection, including over temperature, over power, over voltage, over current and reverse polarity will help protect your valuable prototype. Its flexible operating modes and excellent measurement accuracy make this DC electronic load a great choice for characterizing DC Power supplies, DC-DC Converters, batteries, fuel cells and solar cells.

  • Operates between 0-60 VDC, 1 mA-240 A, 1200 W max
  • Constant current (CC), resistance (CR), voltage (CV) and power (CP) operation
  • A low minimum operating voltage of < 0.1 V and input resistance of 5 mΩ make this DC load especially well suited for fuel and solar cell applications
  • Built-in high resolution (1 mA/1 mV) voltage and current measurement (range dependant)
  • Bright, easy to read display (VFD technology)
  • Built-in transient generator
  • Programmable via RS232 interface. RS232 to TTL serial converter cable and application software included
  • Optional USB communication adapter available (order IT-E132)
  • List mode operation for increased throughput.
  • Battery testing mode to provide Ah rating of battery
  • Flexible triggering: Create trigger events by front panel keystroke, back panel TTL signal or software
  • Connect multiple units in parallel to increase current rating
  • Remote sense
 
Model: IT-E131
RS232 to TTL Interface Cable
. MSRP: $44.00
Model: IT-E132
USB to TTL Interface Cable
. MSRP: $49.00
Model: IT-E151
Rack Mount Kit for 1785x, 912xA, 9130, 915x and 8500-8518 series
. MSRP: $75.00
 
Version Note File Size Date File Link
V1.00 Python Library 184.97 KB 03/2/2009 PyLib85xx
V1.00 Python Setup Package 15.52 MB 01/16/2009 python
V1.0 NI Certified LabVIEW 8.0 Driver 1.78 MB 05/14/2009 LV85xx
V1.0.5.18 IT-E132 USB Cable Adapter Driver 2.27 MB 09/2/2009 ITE132_driver
V6.35 Operating Software 9.01 MB 10/14/2009 PV85xx