Model 8550

8550 Series

175 W Programmable DC Electronic Load

Price: $890 / 3 yr Warranty

Name Qty Last Updated
FARNELL 10 2024-12-14
TESTEQUITY 3 2024-12-14
NEWARK 1 2024-12-14
MOUSER ELECTRONICS 9 2024-12-13
RS Components 3 2024-12-13
DISTRELEC 4 2024-12-13
SEFRAM 7 2024-12-13

Overview

The 8550 Series DC electronic loads provide many features and capabilities typically found in performance instruments, at a value price. Capable of sinking 350 W in a compact benchtop form factor, this series is well equipped for testing and evaluating power supplies, DC-DC converters, batteries, battery chargers, and photovoltaic arrays.
 
Configurable list, transient, and automatic test modes offer dynamically changing load conditions for evaluating a variety of DC sources. The dedicated battery discharge mode simplifies battery testing.
  • High power density, up to 350 W in compact 2U half-rack form factor
  • Transient mode up to 20 kHz in CC mode
  • CC/CV/CR/CW operating modes
  • Front panel remote sense
  • List mode programming
  • Automatic test mode
  • Overvoltage (OVP), overcurrent (OCP), Overpower (OPP) protection, remote reverse voltage (RRV), and key-lock function
  • Thermostatically-controlled fans for quiet operation
  • Short-circuit test
  • Configurable battery discharge test
  • CR-LED mode to simulate the loading behavior of typical LEDs
  • Adjustable voltage/current slew rate
  • Front panel USB host port for logging measurement data
  • Operating software and battery test software provided
  • RS232 and Handler interfaces

Models

Product Max Voltage Max Current Max Power Channels Interface MSRP
8550 150 V 30 A 175 W 1 RS232 $890
8551 150 V 60 A 350 W 1 RS232 $1290

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Accessories

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

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