BK Precision 8500 User Manual

Specifications
Models 8500 & 8502 (300 W)
Parameter 8500 8502
Input rating
Voltage 0 to 120 V 0 to 500 V
Current 1 mA to 30 A 1 mA to 15 A
Power 300 W
8500/8502 common characteristics
Parameter Range
8500 8502
Accuracy Resolution
CV Mode
Regulation
0.1-18 V ±(0.05%+0.02% FS) 1 mV
0.1 – 120 V 0.1 – 500 V ±(0.05%+0.025% FS) 10 mV
CC Mode
Regulation
0 – 3 A 0 – 3 A ±(0.1%+0.1% FS) 0.1 mA
0 – 30 A 0 – 15 A ±(0.2%+0.15% FS) 1 mA
Current Measurement
0 – 3 A 0 – 3 A ±(0.1% + 0.1% FS) 0.1 mA
0 – 30 A 0 – 15 A
8500: ±(0.2%+0.15% FS)
8502: ±(0.2%+0.3% FS)
1 mA
Voltage Measurement
0-18 V ±(0.02% + 0.02% FS) 1 mV
0-120 V 0 – 500 V ±(0.02% + 0.025% FS) 10 mV
Models 8510/8512/8514/8518 (1200 & 2400 W)
Parameter 8510 8512 8514 8518
Input rating
Voltage 0 – 120 V 0 – 500 V 0 – 120 V 0 – 60 V
Current 0 – 120 A 0 – 30 A 0 – 240 A 0 – 240 A
Power 600 W 1200 W
8510/8512/8514/8518 common characteristics
Parameter
Range
8510 8512 8514 8518
Accuracy Resolution
CV Mode
Regulation
0.1-18 V ±(0.05%+0.02% FS) 1 mV
0.1 V to Vmax ±(0.05%+0.025% FS) 10 mV
CC Mode
Regulation
0-12 A 0-3 A 0-24 A ±(0.1%+0.1% FS) 1 mA
0 – max Current ±(0.2%+0.15% FS) 10 mA
Current Measurement
0-12 A 0-3 A 0-24 A ±(0.1% + 0.1% FS) 1 mA
0 – max. Current ±(0.2%+0.15% FS) 10 mA
Voltage Measurement
0 – 18 V
8510/8514:
(0.02% + 0.025% FS)
8512/8518:
(0.02% + 0.02% FS)
1 mV
0 - Vmax ±(0.02% + 0.025% FS) 10 mV
8500 DC Load Series Version: February 4, 2009 Page 15 of 76

BK Precision 8500 Specifications

General

Maximum Power	150 W
Current Range	0-30 A
Load Modes	CC, CV, CR, CP
Input Voltage	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Voltage Resolution	1 mV
Current Resolution	1 mA
Ripple and Noise (CV)	≤ 10 mVrms
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-10°C to 70°C
Interface	RS232
Display	VFD
Voltage Accuracy	0.05% + 5 mV
Current Accuracy	0.1% + 10 mA
Ripple and Noise (CC)	10 mA rms