Data Sheet Programmable DC Electronic Loads 8600 Series 2U half-rack 3U 6U USB RS232 GPIB The 8600 Series programmable DC electronic To ensure the reliability of your testing, the 8600 Features and Benefits (cont.) loads provide the performance of modular system Series provides a power-on system self-test and n Store and recall up to 100 setups DC electronic loads in a compact benchtop form numerous protection features: overtemperature n Adjustable slew rate in CC mode factor. With fast transient operation speeds and (OTP), overvoltage (OVP), overcurrent (OCP), n Flexible triggering options via front panel, high 16-bit measurement resolution, these overpower (OPP), and local/remote reverse external input, timer, or bus standalone DC loads can be used for testing and voltage (LRV/RRV) protection. evaluating a variety of DC sources such as DC n Built-in battery test function with voltage level, power supplies, DC-DC converters, batteries, capacity level, and timer stop conditions battery chargers, and photovoltaic arrays. n Test modes to validate the OCP/OPP Special applications protection functions of a power supply The 8600 Series provides a built-in battery The DC loads can operate in constant current test mode to measure the ampere-hour (Ah) n CR-LED mode to simulate the loading behavior (CC), constant voltage (CV), constant resistance characteristic of a battery and a unique of typical LEDs (CR), or constant power (CW) mode and be configured to provide a dynamically changing CR-LED mode to simulate the loading n Remote sense behavior of a typical LED. load to the DC source with fast load switching n Analog current control and monitoring times. Versatile internal, external, and remote n Thermostatically controlled fan triggering options allow the dynamic load n Standard USB (USBTMC-compliant), RS232, behavior to be synchronized with other events. Features and Benefits and GPIB interfaces supporting SCPI n Voltage range up to 500 V commands for remote control Increase productivity by saving your test n Current range up to 720 A parameters into any one of the 100 memory areas n OVP/OCP/OPP/OTP including local and n CC/CV/CR/CW operating modes for quick system recall. All load parameters such remote reverse voltage (LRV/RRV) protection n 16-bit voltage and current measurement as voltage, current, slew rate, and width can be system providing 1 mV / 0.1 mA resolution set via the front panel or programmed remotely. The 8600 Series provides standard USB n Transient mode up to 25 kHz in CC mode (USBTMC-compliant), GPIB, or RS-232 serial n List mode function interfaces for remote communication. Model 8600 8601 8602 8610 8612 8614 8616 8620 8622 8624 8625 Power 150 W 250 W 200 W 750 W 750 W 1500 W 1200 W 3000 W 2500 W 4500 W 6000 W Operating 0 – 120 V 0 – 120 V 0 – 500 V 0 – 120 V 0 – 500 V 0 – 120 V 0 – 500 V 0 – 120 V 0 – 500 V 0 – 120 V 0 – 120 V Voltage Rated 0 – 30 A 0 – 60 A 0 – 15 A 0 – 120 A 0 – 30 A 0 – 240 A 0 – 60 A 0 – 480 A 0 – 100 A 0 – 600 A 0 – 720 A Current Form Factor 2U half-rack 3U 6U Technical data subject to change www.bkprecision.com © B&K Precision Corp. 2019

Programmable DC Electronic Loads 8600 Series u Models 8600, 8601 & 8602 Front panel Bright dual-line display The 8600 Series display shows both measured input values and set parameters simultaneously. Rotary control knob High current test lead accessory model TLPWR1 Numeric keypad Function keys Cursor keys Load input terminal Intuitive user interface The numeric keys and rotary knob provide a convenient interface for setting the operating mode and desired current, voltage, and resistance levels quickly and precisely. Rear panel RS232 USB Cooling fan interface interface GPIB interface I/O terminal block Line voltage selector External trigger, external analog programming, external input On/Off control, voltage fault pin, and remote sense terminals 2 www.bkprecision.com

Programmable DC Electronic Loads 8600 Series u Models 8610, 8612, 8614, 8616, 8620, 8622 (3U) Front panel Bright dual-line display Power The 8600 Series display shows both measured Operating Cursor Function Numeric switch input values and set parameters simultaneously. mode keys keys keys keypad Rear panel Current monitor BNC output Input RS232 USB GPIB Line voltage AC line Outputs a 0-10 V signal that follows terminals interface interface interface selector input 0-full range of the input current. Cooling fan I/O terminal block Input fuse External trigger, external analog programming, external input holder On/Off control, voltage fault pin, and remote sense terminals u Models 8624 & 8625 (6U) 6U form factor models use the same front panel The rear panel configurations of 6U and 3U models are identical, interface as the 3U models however the number of fans installed varies by model 3 www.bkprecision.com

Programmable DC Electronic Loads 8600 Series Flexible operation List mode Transient operation Automatic test mode A A CV 3 V Trigger A level fail CR 2 Ω CC 1 A pass pass 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 B level CW 0.5 W Steps pass t t 1 s 0.5 s 1.5 s 2.5 s Slew Rate List mode lets you generate more complex Transient operation enables the module to peri- The 8600 Series can execute multiple test sequences of input changes with several different odically switch between two load levels. A power sequences in automatic test mode. Up to 100 levels. Up to 7 groups of list files can be saved. supply's regulation and transient characteristic different sequences can be linked to run steps of Each list can contain up to 84 steps with a can be evaluated by monitoring the supply's out- various operating modes and loading conditions. minimum width time of 20 µs per step. put voltage under varying combinations of load Each sequence can also be programmed with levels, frequency, duty cycle, and slew rate. Tran- upper and lower limit Pass/Fall criteria. When sient operation can simulate these conditions. applied in production testing, you can easily judge whether the test parameters of your devices Low voltage operation are within the specification limits and adjust your The 8600 Series can operate at low voltages for applications such as fuel cell and solar cell testing. process according to the Pass/Fail verdict. I 8625 720 CR-LED mode 8624 600 I 8620 480 ≈ Io R d A) nt (240 8614 e r r u C ≈ Vd Vo V 8610 Figure - LED I-V Curve 120 8622 100 Vd = Forward voltage of the LED 90 Rd = LED's operating resistance 8601 8616 60 Vo = Operating voltage across the LED Io = Operating current across the LED 8600 8612 8602 30 Use the load's unique CR-LED operating mode 0 V to test LED drivers. This function allows users to 1 2 3 4 5 Voltage (V) configure the LED's operating resistance and for- ward voltage along with the voltage range (same Typical minimum operating voltage at full scale current as CR operation) to simulate the loading behavior 8600 8601 8602 8610 8612 8614 8616 8620 8622 8624 8625 of typical LEDs. 1.1 V 1.1 V 4.5 V 1.2 V 3.6 V 1.5 V 3.6 V 2 V 3 V 1.8 V 1.8 V 4 www.bkprecision.com

Programmable DC Electronic Loads 8600 Series Remote control and programming Powerful communication interfaces External analog programming and Application software monitoring interface The 8600 Series provides standard GPIB, USB, and RS232 interfaces for remote communication. In addition to front panel and remote interface These interfaces offer SCPI and USBTMC control, current values can also be programmed standard communication protocols to control with an analog control signal. The electronic your electronic load from a PC. loads can be externally controlled from zero to full scale with a 0-10 V input signal. A BNC output is available on the rear for monitoring the current with a 0-10 V output signal. Battery test function Voltage-on (Von) latch operation Typical battery discharge curve V PC software is provided for front panel emulation, 1.8 generating and executing test sequences, or 1.6 logging measurement data without the need to Von 1.4 write source code. Additionally, this application Level 1.2 software integrates with NI Data Dashboard for Volts 1.0 t LabVIEW apps, which allows users to create a A custom dashboard on a tablet computer or 0.8 smartphone to remotely monitor 8600 Series 0.6 Load Sink DC loads via this PC software. Current 0.4 Rise Rate 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 A/µs n Remote monitoring on iOS, Android or Hours t Windows 8 compatible tablets or The built-in battery test function uses CC mode Control the input turn on state for the DC smartphones via NI Data Dashboard for to calculate the battery capacity using a fixed electronic load by configuring the Von latch LabVIEW apps current load discharge. Users can specify cut-off function. This can be used to start and stop voltage level, capacity level, and time stop discharging of a battery or other power source n Log voltage, current, and power values with conditions. at a specified voltage level. timestamp n Run transient operation and list mode programs remotely Built-in rise and fall time measurement n Create an unlimited number of external list files to be executed from PC memory 8600 Series display Adjustable slew rate Oscilloscope display A Slew Rate t In CC mode, users can control the rate or slope of the change in current in a transient response The 8600 Series can measure the rise or fall time from a specified start and stop voltage level of the test. Set the slew rate to as slow as 0.001 A/ms or measured input without the need for an oscilloscope. This function can also be used as an internal as fast as 2.5 A/µs depending on the model and timer to count how long the input has been enabled. selected current range. 5 www.bkprecision.com

Programmable DC Electronic Loads 8600 Series Specifications Model 8600 8601 8602 Readback voltage Input ratings Low 0 – 18 V 0 – 18 V 0 – 50 V Range Input voltage 0 – 120 V 0 – 120 V 0 – 500 V High 0 – 120 V 0 – 120 V 0 – 500 V Input Low 0 – 3 A 0 – 6 A 0 – 3 A Low 0.1 mV 1 mV Resolution current High 0 – 30 A 0 – 60 A 0 – 15 A High 1 mV 10 mV Input power 150 W 250 W 200 W Accuracy ±(0.05%+0.05% FS) Minimum Low 0.11 V at 3 A 0.18 V at 6 A 1 V at 3 A Readback current operating Low 0 – 3 A 0 – 6 A 0 – 3 A voltage High 1.1 V at 30 A 1.1 V at 60 A 4.5 V at 15 A Range High 0 – 30 A 0 – 60 A 0 – 15 A CV mode Low 0.01 mA 0.1 mA 0.01 mA Low 0 – 18 V 0 – 50 V Resolution Range High 0.1 mA 1 mA 0.1 mA High 0 – 120 V 0 – 500 V ±(0.05%+ ±(0.05%+ ±(0.05%+ Low 0.1 mV 1 mV Accuracy 0.05% FS) 0.1% FS) 0.05% FS) Resolution High 1 mV 10 mV Readback power Low ±(0.05%+ ±(0.025%+ ±(0.05%+ Range 150 W 250 W 200 W 0.02% FS) 0.05% FS) 0.025% FS) Accuracy Resolution 10 mW ±(0.05%+ ±(0.025%+ ±(0.05%+ High Accuracy ±(1%+0.1% FS) ±(0.2%+0.2% FS) ±(0.1%+0.1% FS) 0.025% FS) 0.05% FS) 0.025% FS) Protection range (typical) CC mode OPP 150 W 250 W 200 W Low 0 – 3 A 0 – 6 A 0 – 3 A Range Low 3.3 A 6.6 A 3.3 A High 0 – 30 A 0 – 60 A 0 – 15 A OCP High 33 A 66 A 16.5 A Low 0.1 mA Resolution OVP 120 V 120 V 500 V High 1 mA OTP 185 ºF (85 °C) Low ±(0.05%+0.05% FS) Accuracy High ±(0.05%+0.05% FS) Short circuit (typical) Low 3.3 A 6.6 A 3.3 A CR mode Current (CC) High 33 A 66 A 16.5 A Low 0.05 Ω – 10 Ω 0.3 Ω – 10 Ω Range Voltage (CV) 0 V High 10 Ω - 7.5 kΩ Resolution 16 bit Resistance (CR) 35 mΩ 30 mΩ 300 mΩ Accuracy Low 0.01%+0.08 S (12.5 Ω) General (typical) (I>10% of Input terminal impedance 150 kΩ 300 kΩ 1 MΩ range) High 0.01%+0.0008 S (1250 Ω) AC input 110 V/220 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz CW mode Operating temperature 32 ºF to 104 ºF (0 °C to 40 °C) Range 150 W 250 W 200 W Storage temperature 14 ºF to 140 ºF (-10 °C to 60 °C) Resolution 10 mW Humidity Indoor use, ≤ 95% Accuracy 0.1% + 0.1% FS 0.2% + 0.2% FS 0.1% + 0.1% FS Safety EN61010-1:2001, EU Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC Transient mode (CC mode) Meets EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, EN 61000-3- Electromagnetic T1 & T2 (1) 20 µs – 3600 s / Resolution: 10 µs 2:2006, EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 compatibility EN 61000-4-2/-3/-4/-5/-6/-11, EN 61326-1:2006 Accuracy 5 µs + 100 ppm Dimensions (W x H x D) 8.5” x 3.5” x 15.2” (218 x 90 x 387 mm) Low 0.001-2.5 A/ms 0.001-1 A/ms Slew Rate (2) Weight 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) High 0.001-2.5 A/µs 0.001-1 A/µs Three-Year Warranty (1) Fast pulse trains with large transitions may not be achievable. (2) The slew rate specifications are not warranted, but are descriptions of typical Standard accessories User manual, power cord, certificate of calibration & test report performance. The actual transition time is defined as the time for the input to change from 10% to 90%, or vice versa, of the programmed current values. In case of very large load TLPWR1 high current test leads, IT-E151 rackmount kit Optional accessories changes, e.g. from no load to full load, the actual transition time will be larger than the (models 8600, 8601, and 8602 only) expected time. The load will automatically adjust the slew rate to fit within the range (high or low) that is closest to the programmed value. 6 www.bkprecision.com

Programmable DC Electronic Loads 8600 Series Specifications (cont.) Model 8610 8612 8614 8616 8620 8622 8624 8625 Input ratings Input voltage 0 – 120 V 0 – 500 V 0 – 120 V 0 – 500 V 0 – 120 V 0 – 500 V 0 – 120 V 0 – 120 V Input Low 0 – 12 A 0 – 3 A 0 – 24 A 0 –6 A 0 – 48 A 0 – 10 A 0 – 60 A 0 – 72 A current High 0 – 120 A 0 – 30 A 0 – 240 A 0 –60 A 0 – 480 A 0 – 100 A 0 – 600 A 0 – 720 A Input power 750 W 1500 W 1200 W 3000 W 2500 W 4500 W 6000 W Minimum Low 0.12 V at 12 A 0.36 V at 3 A 0.15 V at 24 A 0.36 V at 6 A 0.2 V at 48 A 0.3 V at 10 A 0.18 V at 60 A 0.18 V at 72 A operating voltage High 1.2 V at 120 A 3.6 V at 30 A 1.5 V at 240 A 3.6 V at 60 A 2 V at 480 A 3 V at 100 A 18 V at 600 A 1.8 V at 720 A CV mode Low 0 – 18 V 0 – 50 V 0 – 18 V 0 – 50 V 0 – 18 V 0 – 50 V 0 – 18 V 0 – 18 V Range High 0 – 120 V 0 – 500 V 0 – 120 V 0 – 500 V 0 – 120 V 0 – 500 V 0 – 120 V 0 – 120 V Low 0.1 mV 1 mV 0.1 mV 1 mV 1 mV 1 mV 1 mV 1 mV Resolution High 1 mV 10 mV 1 mV 10 mV 10 mV 10 mV 10 mV 10 mV ±(0.025%+ ±(0.025%+ Low ±(0.025% + 0.05% FS) ±(0.025% + 0.05% FS) Accuracy 0.025% FS) 0.05% FS) High ±(0.025% + 0.05% FS) CC mode Low 0 – 12 A 0 – 3 A 0 – 24 A 0 – 6 A 0 – 48 A 0 – 10 A 0 – 60 A 0 – 72 A Range High 0 – 120 A 0 – 30 A 0 – 240 A 0 – 60 A 0 – 480 A 0 – 100 A 0 – 600 A 0 – 720 A Low 1 mA 0.1 mA 1 mA 0.1 mA 1 mA 1 mA 1 mA 1 mA Resolution High 10 mA 1 mA 10 mA 1 mA 10 mA 10 mA 10 mA 10 mA ±(0.05%+ ±(0.05%+ ±(0.05%+ ±(0.05%+ Low ±(0.025%+ 0.05% FS) 0.1% FS) 0.05% FS) 0.1% FS) 0.05% FS) Accuracy ±(0.05%+ ±(0.05%+ ±(0.05%+ ±(0.05%+ High ±(0.025%+ 0.05% FS) 0.1% FS) 0.05% FS) 0.1% FS) 0.05% FS) CR mode Low 0.02 Ω – 10 Ω 0.15 Ω – 10 Ω 0.01 Ω – 10 Ω 0.01 Ω – 10 Ω 0.01 Ω – 10 Ω 0.03 Ω – 10 Ω 0.01 Ω – 10 Ω 0.005 Ω – 10 Ω Range High 10 Ω - 7.5 kΩ Resolution 16 bit Accuracy Low 0.01%+0.08 S (12.5 Ω) (I>10% of range) High 0.01%+0.0008 S (1250 Ω) CW mode Range 750 W 1500 W 1200 W 3000 W 2500 W 4500 W 6000 W Resolution 10 mW 100 mW Accuracy 0.2% + 0.2% FS Transient mode (CC mode) T1 & T2 (1) 20 µs – 3600 s / Resolution: 10 µs Accuracy 5 µs + 100 ppm Low 0.001-0.25 A/µs 0.0001-0.1 A/µs 0.001-0.25 A/µs 0.0001-0.1 A/µs 0.001-0.25 A/µs 0.001-0.1 A/µs 0.001-0.25 A/µs 0.001-0.25 A/µs Slew Rate (2) High 0.01-2.5 A/µs 0.001-1 A/µs 0.01-2.5 A/µs 0.001-1 A/µs 0.01-2.5 A/µs 0.01-1 A/µs 0.01-2.5 A/µs 0.01-2.5 A/µs (1) Fast pulse trains with large transitions may not be achievable. (2) The slew rate specifications are not warranted, but are descriptions of typical performance. The actual transition time is defined as the time for the input to change from 10% to 90%, or vice versa, of the programmed current values. In case of very large load changes, e.g. from no load to full load, the actual transition time will be larger than the expected time. The load will automatically adjust the slew rate to fit within the range (high or low) that is closest to the programmed value. 7 www.bkprecision.com

Programmable DC Electronic Loads 8600 Series Specifications (cont.) Model 8610 8612 8614 8616 8620 8622 8624 8625 Readback voltage Low 0 – 18 V 0 – 50 V 0 – 18 V 0 – 50 V 0 – 18 V 0 – 50 V 0 – 18 V Range High 0 – 120 V 0 – 500 V 0 – 120 V 0 – 500 V 0 – 120 V 0 – 500 V 0 – 120 V 0 – 120 V Low 0.1 mV 1 mV 0.1 mV 1 mV Resolution High 1 mV 10 mV 1 mV 10 mV Accuracy ±(0.05% + 0.05% FS) ±(0.025% + 0.025% FS) Readback current Low 0 – 12 A 0 – 3 A 0 – 24 A 0 – 6 A 0 – 48 A 0 – 10 A 0 – 60 A 0 – 72 A Range High 0 – 120 A 0 – 30 A 0 – 240 A 0 – 60 A 0 – 480 A 0 – 100 A 0 – 600 A 0 – 720 A Low 1 mA 0.1 mA 1 mA 0.1 mA 1 mA Resolution High 10 mA 1 mA 10 mA 1 mA 10 mA ±(0.05%+ ±(0.05%+ ±(0.05%+ ±(0.05%+ ±(0.05%+ ±(0.05%+ ±(0.05%+ Accuracy 0.1% FS) 0.05% FS) 0.1% FS) 0.05% FS) 0.1% FS) 0.05% FS) 0.1% FS) Readback power Range 750 W 1500 W 1200 W 3000 W 2500 W 4500 W 6000 W Resolution 10 mW 100 mW Accuracy ±(0.2% + 0.2% FS) Protection range (typical) OPP 760 W 1550 W 1250 W 3050 W 2550 W 4550 W 6050 W Low 13.2 A 3.3 A 26.4 A 6.6 A 26.4 A 11 A 66 A 79.2 A OCP High 132 A 33 A 264 A 66 A 264 A 110 A 660 A 792 A OVP 130 V 530 V 130 V 530 V 130 V 530 V 130 V 130 V OTP 185 ºF (85 °C) Short circuit (typical) Low 13.2 A 3.3 A 26.4 A 6.6 A 52.8 A 11 A 66 A 79.2 A Current (CC) High 132 A 33 A 264 A 66 A 528 A 110 A 660 A 793 A Voltage (CV) 0 V Resistance (CR) 10 mΩ 120 mΩ 6 mΩ 60 mΩ 5 mΩ 30 mΩ 3 mΩ 2.5 mΩ General (typical) Input terminal impedance 300 kΩ 1 MΩ 300 kΩ 1 MΩ 300 kΩ 1 MΩ 300 kΩ 300 kΩ AC input 110 V/220 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz Operating temperature 32 ºF to 104 ºF (0 °C to 40 °C) Storage temperature 14 ºF to 140 ºF (-10 °C to 60 °C) Humidity Indoor use, ≤ 95% Safety EN61010-1:2001, EU Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC Electromagnetic Meets EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, EN 61000-3-2:2006, EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 compatibility EN 61000-4-2/-3/-4/-5/-6/-11, EN 61326-1:2006 17.3” x 10.5” x 23.2” Dimensions (W x H x D) 17.3” x 5.3” x 22.5” (439 x 133.3 x 580 mm) (439 x 266 x 590 mm) Weight 54 lbs (24.6 kg) 142 lbs (64.4 kg) Three-Year Warranty Standard accessories User manual, power cord, certificate of calibration & test report Optional accessories TLPWR1 high current test leads 8 v111919 www.bkprecision.com