BK Precision 8500 User Manual

Byte
offset
Meaning
4 Lower high byte of voltage.
5 Upper low byte of voltage.
6 Upper high byte of voltage.
7-24 Reserved
0x2E Set CW mode power
Byte
offset
Meaning
3 Lower low byte of power. 1 represents 1 mW.
4 Lower high byte of power.
5 Upper low byte of power.
6 Upper high byte of power.
7-24 Reserved
0x2F Read CW mode power
Byte
offset
Meaning
3 Lower low byte of power. 1 represents 1 mW.
4 Lower high byte of power.
5 Upper low byte of power.
6 Upper high byte of power.
7-24 Reserved
0x30 Set CR mode resistance
Byte
offset
Meaning
3
Lower low byte of resistance. 1 represents 1 Ω.
4 Lower high byte of resistance.
5 Upper low byte of resistance.
6 Upper high byte of resistance.
7-24 Reserved
0x31 Read CR mode resistance
Byte
offset
Meaning
3
Lower low byte of resistance. 1 represents 1 Ω.
4 Lower high byte of resistance.
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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