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B&K Precision 8600

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B&K Precision 8600 150 W Programmable DC Electronic Load
B&K Precision 86008600
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Input ratings
0-120 V, 0-30 A, 150 W maximum (single channel)
Operating modes
Constant current (CC), constant voltage (CV), constant resistance (CR), constant power (CW)
Transient mode
Up to 25 kHz; T1/T2 20 µs - 3600 s with 10 µs resolution; adjustable slew rate in CC mode, 0.001-2.5 A/ms (low range) or 0.001-2.5 A/µs (high range)
Measurement resolution
16-bit voltage and current measurement system
Readback accuracy
Voltage and current ±(0.05% + 0.05% FS); power ±(1% + 0.1% FS)
List mode
Programmable sequence of voltage, current, slew rate and width steps
Battery test
Built-in battery test function with voltage level, capacity level and timer stop conditions; battery test software included
CR-LED mode
Simulates the loading behavior of typical LEDs
Protection
OVP, OCP, OPP, OTP and local/remote reverse voltage (LRV/RRV) protection
Remote sensing
Remote voltage sensing compensates for voltage drop in wires
Interfaces
USB (USBTMC-compliant) and RS232 standard with SCPI; GPIB standard on the 8600
Power
110 V/220 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions
8.5 x 3.5 x 15.2 in (218 x 90 x 387 mm)
Weight
9.9 lb (4.5 kg)
Safety
EN 61010-1:2001, EU Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
Warranty
3 years

Record checked 2026-11-05.

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120 V / 30 A / 150 W with USB, RS232 and GPIB interfaces.

8600

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Specifications checked November 5, 2026. Full product details

B&K Precision 8600 150 W Programmable DC Electronic Load

A 150 W programmable benchtop DC electronic load with 0-120 V and 0-30 A input ratings, CC/CV/CR/CW modes, transient operation to 25 kHz and 16-bit readback resolution.

Which version should you buy?

Selected package: 8600.

Selected package

  • 8600

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    Model: 8600

    What differs
    120 V / 30 A / 150 W with USB, RS232 and GPIB interfaces.
    Best for
    Buyers who want GPIB for automated test racks.

Related models and generations

These are different products. Check their specifications separately.

  • 8600B Model: 8600B

    Same 120 V / 30 A / 150 W ratings with USB and RS232 only, at a lower price.

    Bench use without GPIB.

  • 8601 through 8625 Model: 8610

    Higher power (250 W to 6000 W), current (up to 720 A) and voltage (500 V) models in the same series.

    Higher-power DC source testing.

Purchase links appear where the exact offer is verified. Confirm the named model, quantity and accessories before ordering.

Watch out

  • The B suffix (8600B) drops GPIB; both share the 8600/B Series page and datasheet.
  • Higher-numbered models differ in max voltage as well as power: 500 V models are 8602, 8612, 8616, 8622.

Why people pick it

  • Bench-system features at 150 W: CC/CV/CR/CW modes, list mode and transient operation to 25 kHz, per the datasheet
  • 16-bit readback resolution with ±(0.05% + 0.05% FS) accuracy on voltage and current
  • Built-in battery test with voltage, capacity and timer stop conditions plus free battery test software
  • CR-LED mode simulates LED loading for driver and charger testing
  • GPIB is standard on the 8600 (optional on the 8600B), alongside USB and RS232 with SCPI

Know before you buy

  • DC input only; it loads DC sources, not AC loads
  • 150 W / 120 V / 30 A ceiling: higher-power or 500 V testing needs the 8601 through 8625 series models
  • Bench instrument, not battery powered, at roughly 10 lb
  • Not a meter: it sinks power rather than displaying a circuit's operating state on its own

Full specifications

Input ratings0-120 V, 0-30 A, 150 W maximum (single channel)
Operating modesConstant current (CC), constant voltage (CV), constant resistance (CR), constant power (CW)
Transient modeUp to 25 kHz; T1/T2 20 µs - 3600 s with 10 µs resolution; adjustable slew rate in CC mode, 0.001-2.5 A/ms (low range) or 0.001-2.5 A/µs (high range)
Measurement resolution16-bit voltage and current measurement system
Readback accuracyVoltage and current ±(0.05% + 0.05% FS); power ±(1% + 0.1% FS)
List modeProgrammable sequence of voltage, current, slew rate and width steps
Battery testBuilt-in battery test function with voltage level, capacity level and timer stop conditions; battery test software included
CR-LED modeSimulates the loading behavior of typical LEDs
ProtectionOVP, OCP, OPP, OTP and local/remote reverse voltage (LRV/RRV) protection
Remote sensingRemote voltage sensing compensates for voltage drop in wires
InterfacesUSB (USBTMC-compliant) and RS232 standard with SCPI; GPIB standard on the 8600
Power110 V/220 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions8.5 x 3.5 x 15.2 in (218 x 90 x 387 mm)
Weight9.9 lb (4.5 kg)
SafetyEN 61010-1:2001, EU Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
Warranty3 years

From manufacturer documentation, checked November 5, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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