BK Precision 8500 User Manual

Byte
offset
Meaning
3 Mode:
0 is CC
1 is CV
2 is CW
3 is CR
4-24 Reserved
0x2A Set CC mode current
Byte
offset
Meaning
3 Lower low byte of current. 1 represents 0.1 mA.
4 Lower high byte of current.
5 Upper low byte of current.
6 Upper high byte of current.
7-24 Reserved
0x2B Read CC mode current
Byte
offset
Meaning
3 Lower low byte of current. 1 represents 0.1 mA.
4 Lower high byte of current.
5 Upper low byte of current.
6 Upper high byte of current.
7-24 Reserved
0x2C Set CV mode voltage
Byte
offset
Meaning
3 Lower low byte of voltage. 1 represents 1 mV.
4 Lower high byte of voltage.
5 Upper low byte of voltage.
6 Upper high byte of voltage.
7-24 Reserved
0x2D Read CV mode voltage
Byte
offset
Meaning
3 Lower low byte of voltage. 1 represents 1 mV.
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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