Model 8542B

8500B Series

150 W Programmable DC Electronic Load

Price: $1015 / 3 yr Warranty

Name Qty Last Updated
TME 2 2024-11-07
DISTRELEC 1 2024-11-07
TESTEQUITY 5 2024-11-07
FARNELL 5 2024-11-07
VALUETRONICS 1 2024-11-07
SEFRAM 5 2024-11-07
MOUSER ELECTRONICS 4 2024-11-06
RS Components 5 2024-11-06

Overview

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
Get faster operating speed and more PC interface options with B&K Precision’s 8600 Series DC electronic loads.
For more information click here.

Models

Product Max Voltage Max Current Max Power Channels Interface MSRP
8500B 150 V 30 A 300 W 1
USB
RS232
$1350
8542B 150 V 30 A 150 W 1
USB
RS232
$1015
8502B 500 V 15 A 300 W 1
USB
RS232
$1530
8510B 120 V 120 A 600 W 1
USB
RS232
$2570
8514B 120 V 240 A 1500 W 1
USB
RS232
$3735

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Accessories

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: $66
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: $99
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: $115
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: $67
RK2US

Rack mount kit for select 2U models

RK2US

The RK2US is for rack mounting select 2U models in either a side-by-side configuration or single unit configuration where a provided blank is used to fill the empty space. The shelf-like design offers added support and simplifies instrument mounting. The sides are shaped to optimize airflow for instruments with side cooling fans. Front end mounting hardware is included. See dimensions in the instruction manual.

 

RK2US Instruction Manual

MSRP: $148
TLPWR31

100 cm Premium Spade Connector Test Lead Set

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: $48
TLPWR32

200 cm Premium Spade Connector Test Lead Set

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: $59

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