600W Programmable DC Electronic Load Offers Wide Operating Range and High Degree of Accuracy
YORBA LINDA, Calif. August 2, 2006 – B&K Precision Corporation, one of the 
industries’ leading suppliers of test and measurement products, today announced the immediate availability of the Model 8510 600W Programmable DC Electronic Load.
The Model 8510 is fully programmable via the standard RS-232 or optional USB interfaces. At a price of only $1995.00, the new Model 8510 is an affordable, full-featured programmable DC electronic load with a high degree of accuracy and outstanding front-panel display resolution. Extremely flexible, the Model 8510 is ideal for testing DC power supplies, power components, batteries, DC – DC converters and battery chargers in the areas of R&D, manufacturing, service and QC.
Outstanding features of the Model 8510 include:
- Operates between 0 - 120VDC, 1mA – 120A (600W max)
- High resolution (range dependent)
- Bright, easy to read display (VFD technology)
- Over-current/over-voltage/Over power/Over temperature protected
- CV/CC/CW/CR operation
- RS-232 interface cable and software included
- Optional USB interface cable available
- Thermostat controlled internal fan
- Battery test capability
- Create complex test sequences without need of external PC
The Model 8510 Programmable DC Electronic Load is a cost-effective test instrument with a high degree of accuracy, great display resolution, and a wide operating range of up to 120A or 120V, 600W max. It includes the necessary control and firmware capabilities to make it a complete and self-contained solution for automated functional testing and calibrating of DC power supplies, DC – DC converters and batteries. Programmability via the RS-232 or optional USB interface makes the Model 8510 suitable for use in automated test systems.
Through the front panel, test programs can be created and then repeatedly executed with a single keystroke. Test results can be sent to the front panel, printer or a PC. The Model 8510 is a compact desk-top, ready-to-run test solution that allows the test engineer to immediately start testing.
Available for immediate delivery, the Model 8510 600W Programmable DC Electronic Load is priced at $1,995.00, and comes with a user instruction manual and B&K Precision Corporation’s outstanding one-year warranty.
For over 53 years, B&K Precision Corporation has developed a reputation for excellence in the design and manufacture of high quality, reliable and cost-effective test and measurement products. Recognized for their price-performance value, ease of use, measurement accuracy and application flexibility, B&K Precision Corporation products are available worldwide through a global network of authorized distributors.
For additional information or the name and location of an authorized distributor near you, contact:
B&K Precision Corporation,
22820 Savi Ranch Parkway,
Yorba Linda, California, 92887,
Tel: (714) 921-9095, Fax: (714) 921-6422
www.bkprecision.com
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