BK Precision 8500 Series Electronic DC Load, 0 → 150 W, 0.1 → 60 V, 0 → 30 A

B&K Precision 150W DC Electronic Load, Model BK8540

The BK8540 DC electronic load is a compact, economically priced instrument equally well-suited for use on the bench and the production floor. Although it comes in a small package, the BK8540 can reliably test a 5-volt power supply to 30 amps and do it continuously.

The load can operate in CC, CV or CR mode while voltage/current or resistance/power values are measured and displayed in real time, offering the flexibility to test a variety of DC power sources.

The BK8540 performance is comparable to that of most full-size bench DC electronic loads, but it can do the job at lower cost and takes up less space.

Features and Benefits:

• Full digital control


• Input on/off control


• Operates between 0-60 Vdc, 1 mA-30 A (150W maximum)


• Easy operation


• Bright, easy-to-read LED display


• Very compact and lightweight


• Two current ranges: 3 A (1 mA resolution) and 30 A (10 mA resolution)


• Constant current (CC), constant resistance (CR) and constant voltage (CV) operation


• Overcurrent and overvoltage protection for great reliability


• Short mode to simulate shorts


• Save up to 400 instrument settings