8500B Series

Programmable DC Electronic Loads

Model 8542B

MSRP $910 / 3 Yr Warranty

Where to Buy

The 8500B Series programmable DC electronic loads improve upon all aspects of its predecessor while maintaining dependability at a value price. This series supports both SCPI and the backwards compatible legacy protocol.

With a transient mode speed of up to 10 kHz and multi-type input terminals for banana plug or spade connectors, these DC loads are suitable for testing and evaluating DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, batteries, battery chargers, and photovoltaic arrays.

Maximum input power up to 1500 W
CC/CV/CR/CW operating modes
Transient mode up to 10 kHz in CC mode
16-bit voltage and current measurement system with up to 0.1 mV / 0.1 mA resolution
List mode and 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
TTL (DB9) interface, includes TTL to USB adapter (models 8542B, 8500B, 8502B, 8510B)
USB and RS232 interfaces (8514B only)
OVP/OCP/OPP/OTP and local/remote reverse voltage (LRV/RRV) protection

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Model	Voltage	Current	Power	MSRP
8542B	150 V	30 A	150 W	$910
8500B	150 V	30 A	300 W	$1,195
8502B	500 V	15 A	300 W	$1,325
8510B	120 V	120 A	600 W	$2,295
8514B	120 V	240 A	1500 W	$3,345

Documentation

Software

Description	Version	Download
Operating Software w/ LabVIEW 2018 Run-Time Engine (Supports Windows(R) 7/8/10)	1.1.15	8500B_8600_MDL_Software.zip
Operating Software (Supports Windows(R) 7/8/10)	1.1.15	8500B_8600_MDL_Software_noLVRT.zip
Battery Test Software w/ LabVIEW 2019 Run-Time Engine	1.5	Battery_software.zip
Battery Test Software	1.5	Battery_software_noLVRT.zip
IT-E132 and IT-E132B USB Cable Adapter Driver	v1.14.0	ITE132(B)_driver.zip
LabVIEW 2018 SP1 Drivers	1.0.3	LV8500B.zip

RS232 to TTL Interface Kit

Model 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 $55.00
USB to TTL Interface

Model 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 $51.00
Rack mount kit for select models

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:

- 1785B Series - 8512

- 9120A Series - 8514

- 9150 Series - 8518

- 9130B Series - 8600

- 8542B - 8601

- 8500/B - 8602

- 8502/B - 891

- 8510/B - 9801

IT-E151 Instruction Manual

MSRP $81.00
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 outer width: 15 mm (approximate)

Wire material: flexible silicon jacket
MSRP $93.00
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
MSRP $43.00
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
MSRP $54.00