Model 8518

8500 Series

1200W Programmable DC Electronic Load

Price: $4280 / 1 yr Warranty

Discontinued

Apr 27, 2021

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Overview

Discontinued

The 8518 has been replaced by the: 8514B

The 8500 series Programmable DC Electronic Loads can be used for testing and evaluating a variety of DC power sources. Their wide operating ranges of up to 500 V and 240 A, flexible operating modes and excellent measurement accuracy make the 8500 series well suited for characterizing DC Power supplies, DC-DC Converters, batteries, fuel cells and solar cells.

The loads can operate in CC, CV, CR or CP mode while voltage/current or resistance/power values are measured and displayed in real time. Load terminals are isolated and floating. Over temperature, over power, over voltage, over current and reverse polarity protection will help protect your valuable prototype and circuits.

  • Constant current (CC), resistance (CR), voltage (CV) and power (CP) operation
  • 8500 Series contains models with wide voltage and current range, 0 to 500 V, 0 to 240 A (5000 W max)
  • Built-in transient generator
  • Short circuit test
  • Built-in high resolution (0.1 mA/1 mV) voltage and current measurement (models 8500 & 8502)
  • Over-Current/Over-Voltage/Over-Power/Over-Temperature Protection
  • USB to TTL serial converter cables and application software included
  • List mode operation for increased throughput
  • Battery testing mode to provide A*hr rating of battery (ending voltage level is adjustable)
  • Flexible triggering: Create trigger events by front panel keystroke, back panel TTL signal, or software.
  • Remote voltage sensing to compensate for the effect of voltage drop in wires
Get improved accuracy, input protection, faster operating speed and more with B&K Precision’s new 8600 Series DC electronic loads. For more information click here.

Models

Product Max Voltage Max Current Max Power Channels Interface MSRP
8500 $1185
8502 $1290
8510 $2280
8512 $2795
8514 $3320
8518 $4280
8520 $5790
8522 $7150
8524 $9500
8526 $13650

Documents

Documentation

Software

Description

Version

Download
IT-E132 and IT-E132B USB Cable Adapter Driver
v1.14.0
ITE132(B)_driver.zip
8500 Series Programming Examples
V1.0
github8500.pdf
Operating Software (Supports Windows(R) 7)
V6.38
PV85xx.zip
NI Certified LabVIEW 8.0 Driver
V1.0.2
LV85xx.zip

Accessories

IT-E151

Rack mount kit for select models

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:

- 1785B Series - 8512
- 9120A Series - 8514
- 9150 Series - 8518
- 9130B Series - 8600
- 8542B - 8601
- 8500/B - 8602
- 8502/B - 9801
- 8510/B - 9200 Series

 

IT-E151 Instruction Manual

MSRP: $105
TLPWR1

High current premium test lead accessory

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 outer width: 15 mm (approximate)
  • Wire material: flexible silicon jacket

MSRP: $137
IT-E131B

RS232 to TTL Interface Kit

IT-E131B

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

MSRP: $74
IT-E132B

USB to TTL Interface

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.

MSRP: $73

Additional Materials

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