BK Precision 8500 User Manual

Serial number and firmware version
To find out the serial number and firmware version of the DC load, turn the instrument on. While the
SYSTEM SELFTEST message is displayed, quickly press and hold down the Shift key. By
pressing the △ and ▽ keys, you will see the following information:
120V 30A 320W Instrument's capabilities
SN: XXX-XXX-XXX Serial number
VER: X.XX Firmware version
Press the Esc key to return to normal operation of the instrument.
8500 DC Load Series Version: February 4, 2009 Page 71 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