BK Precision 8500 Series User Manual

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General Information
Document Orientation
This manual describes the operation of the Model 8500 DC Electronic Loads. Unless
otherwise noted, all units will be referred to by the description "electronic load"
throughout this User's manual. The following documents and software are shipped
with your electronic load.
This User's Guide (this document), contains installation, checkout, front panel
information and detailed programming information.
The Getting Started Map will help you find the information you need to complete the
specific task that you want to accomplish. Refer to the table of contents or index of
each guide for a complete list of the information contained within.
Getting Started Map
Task Where to find information
Checking out the unit
Verifying proper operation
Using the front panel
Calibrating the unit
User’s Guide
Using the front panel
Front panel keys
Front panel examples
User’s Guide
Using the programming interface
RS-232 interface
User’s Guide
Remote operation mode
Protocol information
User’s Guide
Controller Program and Software driver:
Power View PV8500 software
Calibration PC8500 software
Active driver PD-8500 OCX software
CD-ROM
Options and Accessories
Options
IT-E151 Rack mounts kit: for install one or two 8500 series load on the 19 inch rack.
ITE-131 isolated communication cable: This cable converts the Electronic Load’s
serial port (TTL 5V level) to PC RS232 interface.

BK Precision 8500 Series Specifications

General

Series	8500
Voltage Range	0-120V
Display	LCD
Interface	USB, RS232, GPIB (optional)
Modes	CC, CV, CR
Category	Electronic Load