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BK Precision 8514 Power supply
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Model:
8514
Date:
2009
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Description:
DC ELECTRONIC LOADS

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The DC Load is a two terminal device that can be connected to DC sources. Here, a DC source is a voltage that is always positive on the DC Load's + terminal referenced to the - terminal. DC Electronic Loads are used for design, manufacturing and evaluation of DC power supplies, batteries, and power components. Other applications include fuel-cell and photovoltaic cell test. The DC Load can operate under the following modes: • Draw a constant voltage from a DC source. • Draw a constant current from a DC source. • Draw a constant power from a DC source. • Present a constant resistance to the DC source (this behavior simulates a perfect resistor whose resistance doesn't change as a function of current or voltage). The DC Load can present dynamically changing loads to the DC source with millisecond switching times. The DC Load can be remotely programmed via a serial Interface (RS-232 or USB). Versatile triggering options allow the dynamic load behavior to be synchronized with other events. A battery test mode is provided that will measure the ampere*hour (A*hr) characteristic of a battery. Shorts can be simulated by either the front panel or custom programming. The DC source or other components can be protected from excessive voltage, current, or power, which will cause the DC Load to shut down if excessive levels or reverse polarity are detected. Dynamic profiles and last instrument states can be stored in non-volatile memory. The DC Load is a versatile instrument for static and dynamic testing of power supplies, batteries, DC to DC converters, and battery chargers.

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User Manual
Manual Type:
User Manual
Pages:
76
Size:
1.67 Mbytes (1753551 Bytes)
Language:
english
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Date:
2009 02 01
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Scanned document, all readable.
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2017 01 25
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Safety ... 2 Safety Symbols ... 2 Notation ... 5 Quick reference ... 6 Model numbers covered by this document ... 6 Options and accessories ... 6 Overview of instrument ... 6 Typical tasks ... 7 Front panel ... 7 Standard display ... 9 Front panel keys ... 9 Rear panel ... 10 Display annunciators ... 11 Menus ... 11 Specifications ... 15 Environmental Conditions ... 16 Internal Resistances ... 17 Operational power curve ... 17 Low Voltage Characteristics ... 18 Slew rate ... 19 Glossary ... 21 Installation ... 23 Inspection ... 23 Items you should have received ... 23 Instrument location ... 23 Outline Drawings ... 23 Bench operation ... 26 First turn-on checkout ... 27 Operational introduction ... 28 Power-on state ... 29 Constant current mode ... 29 Constant voltage mode ... 30 Constant power mode ... 30 Constant resistance mode ... 31 Timed operation ... 31 Changing display resolution ... 32 Increasing current resolution ... 32 Increasing voltage resolution ... 32 Short ... 32 Battery test ... 32 Transient operation ... 33 Continuous transient operation ... 33 Pulse transient operation ... 34 Toggled transient operation ... 35 Toggle between two test values ... 36 Lists (dynamic condition) ... 36 Test files ... 37 Triggering ... 39 Voltage threshold operation ... 40 Passwords ... 40 Protection features ... 40 Over Voltage protection ... 41 Over Current protection ... 41 Over Power protection ... 41 Reverse voltage protection ... 41 Over Temperature protection ... 42 Remote sensing ... 42 Saving and Recalling settings ... 43 Remote operation ... 44 Communication cables ... 44 RS232 to TTL serial Converter cable IT-131 (standard) ... 44 USB to TTL serial Converter cable IT-132 (option) ... 44 RS-232 settings ... 45 Overview of DC Load programming ... 45 Packet structure ... 45 Status packets ... 46 Chapter organization ... 48 Summary of commands ... 49 Command details ... 51 Serial number and firmware version ... 71 In case of trouble ... 72 Instrument won't turn on ... 72 Error messages during power-up ... 72 Keypad unlock procedure (Keypad was accidentally locked) ... 72 Appendix: Service and warranty information ... 74 Index ... 75

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