B&K 8510 User Manual

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Model

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MODEL 8510

Programmable DC

Programmable Programmable

DC DC

Instruction Manual

for

Model 8510

PROGRAMMABLE DC ELECTRONIC LOAD

TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUICK REFERENCE ............................................. 6

The Front Panel .............................................. 6

The Rear Panel............................................... 7

Front Panel Display......................................... 7

Immediate Action Keys ................................... 8

Front Panel Menus.......................................... 8

Key Pad .......................................................... 8

Menu Operation .............................................. 9

GENERAL INFORMATION.................................. 11

Document Orientation ................................... 11

Getting Started Map...................................... 11

Options and Accessories .............................. 11

Options.................................................. 11

Accessories ........................................... 12

Description.................................................... 12

Features and Capabilities.............................. 12

Front Panel Controls ..................................... 12

Remote Programming ................................... 13

Operating Modes........................................... 13

Constant Current (CC) Mode................. 13

Constant Resistance (CR) Mode ........... 13

Constant Voltage (CV) Mode.................. 13

Constant Power (CW) Mode.................. 14

Transient Operation ...................................... 14

Continuous ............................................ 14

Pulse ..................................................... 15

Trigger Mode ......................................... 15

List Operation .............................................. 16

Triggered Operation...................................... 16

Input Control ................................................. 16

Short On/Off .......................................... 16

Input On/Off........................................... 17

Operation Range ................................... 17

Protection Features....................................... 17

Remote Sense Function................................ 18

Saving and Recalling Settings....................... 19

Battery Testing.............................................. 20

Von/Voff Operation........................................ 21

INSTALLATION ................................................... 22

Inspection...................................................... 22

Damage................................................. 22

Items Supplied....................................... 22

Cleaning ................................................ 22

Location............................................................................... 22

Installation ....................................................................... 23

Bench Operation.................................................................. 23

Input Connections................................................................ 23

Power Cord...................................................................... 23

Trigger and Remote Sensing Connections ...................... 24

TURN-ON CHECKOUT........................................................... 24

Introduction.......................................................................... 24

Checkout Procedure............................................................ 24

In Case of Trouble ........................................................... 25

FRONT PANEL OPERATION................................................. 25

Example .............................................................................. 26

I-set ................................................................................ 26

P-set ................................................................................ 27

R-set ................................................................................ 27

V-set ................................................................................ 28

Shift + Store..................................................................... 28

Shift + Recall ................................................................... 28

In On/Off input setting...................................................... 28

Transition Testing Operation ............................................... 28

Transition Parameter Setting ........................................... 29

Continuous Transient Operation ...................................... 29

Pulse Transient Operation ............................................... 29

Toggled Transient Operation ........................................... 30

List Operation .................................................................. 31

Quick Recall Function.......................................................... 32

Automatic Testing Function of Electronic Load.................... 32

Edit the Testing File......................................................... 32

Automatic Testing ............................................................ 34

Select the Precision between Low Range & High Range. 35

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................. 35

REMOTE OPERATION MODE ............................................... 36

1 Communication Cable ...................................................... 36

2 Communication between Electronic Load and PC ............ 37

3 Frame Format................................................................... 37

4 Communication Protocol................................................... 39

SERVICE / WARRANTY INFORMATION............................... 55

Warranty Information

Certification

We certify that this product met its published specifications at time of shipment from the factory.

Assistance

The above statements apply only to the standard product warranty. Warranty options product

maintenance agreements and customer assistance agreements are also available.

Safety Summary

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of this

instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this

manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument .We

assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.

Environmental Conditions

This instrument is intended for indoor use in a pollution degree 2 environment. It is designed to

operate at a maximum relative humidity of 95% and at altitudes of up to 2000 meters. Refer to the

specifications tables for the ac mains voltage requirements and ambient operating temperature

range.

Before Applying Power

Verify that all safety precautions are taken. Note the instrument's external markings described under

"Safety Symbols".

Ground the Instrument

This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument (provided with a protective earth terminal). To minimize

shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cover must be connected to an electrical ground. The

instrument must be connected to the ac power mains through a grounded power cable, with the

ground wire firmly connected to an electrical ground (safety ground) at the power outlet. Note: Any

interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor or disconnection of the protective earth terminal

will cause a potential shock hazard that could result in personal injury.

DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE

Do not operate the instrument in the presence of fumes or flammable gases.

KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS

Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers except as instructed in this Guide for

installing or removing electronic load modules. Component replacement and internal adjustments

must be made only by qualified service personnel. Do not replace components with power cable

connected. Under certain conditions dangerous voltages may exist even with the power cable

removed. To avoid injuries always disconnect power, discharge circuits, and remove external voltage

sources before touching components.

DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE

Do not try to do some internal service or adjustment unless another person capable of rendering first

aid resuscitation is present.

Safety Symbols

Direct current

Alternating current

Both direct and alternating current

Protective earth (ground) terminal

Caution (refer to accompanying documents)

WARNING

The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly

performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated

conditions are fully understood and met.

CAUTION

The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, or the like, which, if not correctly

performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product. Do not proceed beyond a

CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

Quick Reference

The Front Panel

3 4

16-character display shows voltage and current measurements.

Rotary knob

Power switch ON/OFF

Entry keys:（（（（numeric keys））））

Enter values. Increasing or decreasing the setup values. Menu commands.

Keypad:

Enable/disable input. Setup the current, resistance and voltage modes. Set and reset protection functions. Scroll through front panel.

Input terminals.

Note: Each terminal is able to sink 120A, the maximum current supported by the instrument. Either one of the 2 negative or 2 positive terminals can be used, it is not necessary to double up on the wires when driving a high current.

The Rear Panel

3 Pin IEC320 ac input connector. (Power code requires ground conductor).

4 Pin Trigger and Remote sensing connectors.

9-Pin COM port interface connector.

Power switch (110V / 220V)

Front Panel Display

OFF

Tran

List

power off

Constant current (CC) mode.

Constant voltage (CV) mode.

Constant power (CW) mode.

Resistance (CR) mode.

The input channel is enabled for

transient operation.

List mode is initiated or running.

Trigger

Sense

Error

Link

Rmt

Shift

Lock

Indicates that the electronic load is waiting an

initiate and trigger to occur.

Indicates that the electronic load is in Remote

sensing state

A errors have occurred

In the communication state

Indicates that the electronic load is in remote

state (RS-232). In the remote state, only the

active key is the Local key.

Indicates that the shift key has been pressed.

keyboard is locked by password

Unreg

The input is unregulated.

Immediate Action Keys

V-setV-set

I-setI-set

P-set

R-set

Shift

On/Off

+ + + + + + +

Store

Recall

Short

Tran

Trigger

Battery

S-Tran

Choosing CV mode and setting the input of regulation voltage mode

Choosing CI mode and setting the input of regulation current mode

Choosing CP mode and setting the input of regulation power mode

Choosing CR mode and setting the input of regulation resistor mode

Switch to A setting value

Switch to B setting value

Press to store an existing electronic load state in non-volatile Memory.

Press to recall an existing electronic load state in non-volatile Memory.

Enter operation Menu.

Turn on or turn off short circuit Test.

Start /Stop transition operation

Causes a trigger to occur. Change the trigger source is IMMIDIATE

Battery discharge electronic operation

Set the transition operation parameter

Enable or disable load input.

Front Panel Menus

POWER

Store Recall S-Tran Menu

Local Battery Short Trigger

Key Pad

～～～～9

ESC

I-setI-set

V-setV-set

P-set

R-set

Shift

On/Off

A B

Tran

8 9

3 ESC

6 05

I-set V-set

P-set ENTER

Shift

R-set

Input on/off

0 through 9 are used for entering numeric values.

Decimal point.

The escape key. It may used to exit any working state.

Choosing CC mode and setup the input current of regulation current mode.

Choosing CV mode and setup the input voltage of regulation voltage mode.

Choosing CW mode and setup the input watt of regulation power mode.

Choosing CR mode and setup the input resistor of regulation resistance mode.

Shift keys.

Power ON/OFF

△△△△

Scrolling keys let you move through the commands in the presently selected function me

up the next command in the list. Function menus are circular; you can return to the starti

position by continuous pressing the key.

▽▽▽▽

Enter

Go back to the previous command in the list .Function menus are circular; you can return

to the starting position by continuous pressing the key.

Confirmation key.

Menu Operation

Press Menu to indicate operation mode .View the menu in VFD and use ▽ and △ to scroll through the complete

menu listed below. When pressing the

return to the previous menu selection page.

Enter

CONFIG

INITIAL CONFIG

POWER-ON RECALL

OFF<DEFAULT>

INPUT RECALL

OFF<DEFAULT>

KEY SOUND SET

ON<DEFAULT>

OFF

KNOB LOCK SET

OFF<DEFAULT>

SHORT CUT RECALL

OFF＞

RANG SELECT

Return to the factory default setup value.

Setting Power-on state of Load.

When users turn on the electronic load; the electronic load setup value will

keep the state of last time when users turn off the electronic load.

Disable this function.

Setup of the electronic load input state in Power on.

When users turn on the electronic load; the electronic load input will keep

the state of last time when users turn off the electronic load.

When users turn on the electronic load, the electronic load input will keep

the state off.

Keypad sound setting.

Enable key sound.

Disable key sound.

Setup Rotary knob lock state.

Lock Rotary knob.

Unlock Rotary knob.

Quickly recall the data stored before

Change the measure precision of voltage and current

OFF＞

REMOTE SENSE

OFF<DEFAULT>

Setup voltage measurement Mode.

The electronic load will measure input voltage from the remote sense

connector.

The electronic load will measure input voltage from the front panel

connector.

key, you could get the selected menu function. Press

ESC

ADC UPDATE RATE

HIGH

LOW<DEFAULT>

TRIGGER SOURCE

IMMEDIATE<DEF>

EXTERNAL

BUS

CONNECT MODE

MAXTIDLEXING

SEPARATE<DEF>

BAUDRATE SET

4800<DEFAULT>

9600

19200

38400

COMM. PARITY SET

NONE<DEFAULT>

EVEN

ODD

ADDRESS SET

KEY LOCK SET

EXIT

SYSTTEM SET

MAX CURRENT SET

MAX POWER SET

MAX VOLTAGE SET

VOLTAGE ONSET

VOLTAGE OFFSET

EXIT

LIST SET

MODE SET

FIXED MODE

LIST MODE

CALL LIST FILE

EDIT LIST FILE

LIST STORE MODE

8 X 120 STEPS

4 X 250 STEPS

2 X 500 STEPS

1 X 1000 STEPS

EXIT

LOAD ON TIMER

TIMER STATE

Choosing the trigger signals source.

Trigger signals from

Trigger signals from the TRIG connector in the rear panel.

Communication command trigger mode.

Setting baud rate.

Command parity setting.

Setting communication Flow mode

Setting keypad password.

Press

Setup the Maximum current.

Setup the Maximum Power.

Setup the Maximum Voltage.

Setting operation mode.

Recall list operation file.

Edit list operation file.

Users can choose 4 kind of memory space to save the list file.

Setting LOAD ON timer state

Enter

Fixed mode.

Choosing List mode.

Total 8 files and each file have120 list steps.

Total 4 files and each file have250 list steps.

Total 2 files and each file have500 list steps.

Total 1 file and each file have1000 list steps.

directly to disable the key lock function.

Shift

Trigger

key

OFF<DEFAULT>

TIMER SET

EXIT

When users choose the timer state ON, and then turn on the electronic

load input, the LOAD ON TIMER will start working, and when the LOAD

ON TIMER is reach the setup time, the electronic load input will turn off

automatically,.

Setting time of LOAD ON timer.

General Information

Document Orientation

This manual describes the operation of the model 8510 DC Electronic Load. Unless otherwise noted, all units will be

referred to by the description "electronic load" throughout this instruction manual. The following documents and

software are shipped with your electronic load. This User's Guide (this document), contains installation, checkout, front

panel information and detailed programming information.

The Getting Started Map will help you find the information you need to complete the specific task that you want to

accomplish. Refer to the table of contents or index of each guide for a complete list of the information contained within.

Getting Started Map

Task Where to find information

Checking out the unit

Verifying proper operation

Using the front panel

Calibrating the unit

Using the front panel

Front panel keys

Front panel examples

Using the programming interface

RS-232 interface

Remote operation mode

Protocol information

Controller Program and Software driver:

Power View PV-8500 software

Calibration PC-8500 software

Instruction manual

CD-ROM

Options and Accessories

Options

IT-E151 Rack mounts kit: for installation of one or two 8500 series load on the 19 inch rack.

IT-E131 isolated communication cable: This cable converts the electronic load’s serial port (TTL 5V level) to PC

RS232 interface.

IT-E132 isolated communication cable: This cable converts the electronic load’s serial port (TTL 5V level) to PC

USB interface.

Accessories

Power cord

User’s manual

Software CD-Rom

Calibration test report

IT-E132 isolated communication cable

Description

The 8500 series electronic loads are used for the design, manufacturing, and evaluation of DC power supplies, batteries, and

power components. The electronic load contains a processor, serial port connector, front-panel keypad and VFD, and other

circuits common to the other entire load module.

The model 8510 serial electronic load operates in constant current (CC) mode, constant voltage (CV) mode, or constant

resistance (CR) mode and constant power (CW) Mode.

Features and Capabilities

• High accuracy and high resolution

• Capable to work with constant current (CC), constant voltage (CV), constant resistance (CR) mode and constant power

(CW) operation.

• Serial port interface-DB9-RS232 port.

• Triggered input and measurement functions.

• Built-in pulse generator for continuous, pulsed, and toggled transient mode operation.

• Over voltage, over current, overpower, and over temperature protection.

• Electronic load calibrate by Software.

• Fan speed control by temperature.

• VFD display

• Short circuit test

• Battery testing function.

Front Panel Controls

The front panel has keyboard controls for setting the input voltage, current and resistance. The panel display provides

digital readouts of a number of functions including the inputs. The VFD display indicates the operating status of the

electronic load.

Remote Programming

The electronic load may be remotely programmed from the computer via the IT-E131 isolated communication cable

Operating Modes

The four modes of operation are:

1: Constant current (CC).

2: Constant voltage (CV).

3: Constant resistance (CR).

4: Constant power (CW)

Constant Current（（（（CC））））Mode

In this mode, the electronic load will sink a current in accordance with the programmed value regardless of the input

voltage. CC mode can be set with front panel keys. The CC mode parameters are discussed in the following paragraphs.

LOAD CURRENT

CURRENT SETTING

LOAD INPUT

VOLTAGE

CONSTANTCURRENT MODE

Constant Resistance (CR) Mode

In this mode, the module will sink a current linearly proportional to the input voltage in accordance with the programmed

resistance. The CR mode can be set at the front panel. The CR mode parameters are described in the following paragraph.

LOAD CURRENT

LOAD INPUT VOLTAGE

CONSTANT RESISTANCE MODE

SLOPE RESISTANCE SETTING

Constant Voltage (CV) Mode

In this mode, the electronic load will attempt to sink enough current to control the source voltage to the programmed value.

The module acts as a shunt voltage regulator when operating in the CV mode. The CV mode can be set at the front panel.

The CV mode parameters are described in the following paragraphs.

LOAD INPUT VOLTAGE

VOLT SETTING

LOAD CURRENT

CONSTANT VOLTAGE MODE

Constant Power (CW) Mode

In this mode, the electronic load’s power consumption will be in accordance with the programmed value, regardless of the

input voltage. The CW mode can be set with front panel keys. The CW mode parameters are discussed in the following

paragraphs.

LOAD INPUT VOLTAGE

CONSTANT POWER MODE

I2 I3

I2I2

I3I3

LOAD CURRENT

POWER SETTING

Transient Operation

Transient operation enables the electronic load to periodically switch between two load levels, as might be required for

testing power supplies. A power supply's regulation and transient characteristics can be evaluated by monitoring the supply's

output voltage under varying combinations of load levels, frequency, and duty cycle.

Transient operation can be turned on and off at the front panel or via PC control using the IT-E131 isolated communication

cable. Before turning on transient operation, you should set the desired mode of operation as well as all of the parameters

associated with transient operation. Transient operation may be used in the CC, CR, or CV or CW modes and can be setup

in continuous, pulsed, or toggled operation mode.

Continuous

Generates a repetitive pulse stream that toggles between two load levels and changes the state between value A and

value B.

10A

2.0ms 3.0ms

Continuous Transient Operation

Pulse

Switch to value B upon receiving one trigger signal , after taking the pulse time(TWD) of value B, the load will return to

Value A .

10A

TWD

10ms

TRIG TRIG

Pulsed Transient Operation

TWD

10ms

Trigger Mode

Switches the state between value A and value B once trigger signal is received.

10A

TRG

Toggled Transient Operation

TRG

List Operation

List mode lets you generate complex sequences of input changes with rapid, precise timing, which may be synchronized with

internal or external signals. List operation can be changed by editing every step value and time in list operation. The

parameter of list operation include the group file name, input step setting (the max steps is 1000 steps),time of one step

（1mS~6000mS）and setting value of one step. In CC mode, dwell time range is 1mS to 6S, which also have an associated

value. Note that lists data can only be saved in total 1000 steps memory of 4 situations.

GROUP Total = 1000 steps

1 1000 steps

500

4 250 steps 250 steps 250 steps 250 steps

8 120 steps 120 steps 120 steps 120 steps 120 steps 120steps 120 steps 120 steps

00 steps

0000

500 steps

When receiving one trigger signal, it will start the list operation until receiving another trigger signal or finish the List

operation.

Trigger

102345

List count=1 List count=2

List sequence

Triggered Operation

The electronic load has various triggering modes to allow synchronization with other test equipment or events. Such as:

Keypad triggering mode: Press

TTL triggering mode: Send a high pulse with a constant time more than 5m Sec to the trigger terminals in rear panel

to trigger the electronic load.

Command triggering mode: Send triggering command to the electronic load via the serial port.

Shift

Trigger

to trigger the electronic load.

Input Control

Short On/Off

The DC Load can simulate a short circuit at its input by turning the load on with full-scale current. The short circuit can

be toggled on/off at the front panel using the

operation setting current value , When short operation is on OFF state , the Load reverts back to the original setting

state.

The actual value of the electronic short is dependent on the mode and current range that are active when the short

is turned on.

In CC, CW and CR mode, the max short-circuit current value is 1.2 times of the current range. In CV mode, short-circuit

operation is same as the operation of setting CV to 0V.

Shift

Short

keys. Short

operation is not influence the

NOTE

Turning the Short Test on in CV mode may cause the load to draw so much current that the software current

limit is triggered, which may turn the input off. Turning the short circuit on does not affect the programmed

settings, and the load input will return to the previously programmed values when the short is turned off.

Input On/Off

Electronic load's input can be toggled on/off at the front panel. Turning the input off (zero current) does not affect the

programmed settings. The input will return to the previously programmed values when the input is turned on again.

NOTE

The Input On/Off command supersedes the mode commands and Short Test

On/Off command.

Operation Range

Work in the range of Rated Current, Rated voltage and Rated Power, The figure is as following:

Rated voltage

Operation mode change state

Rated voltage

INPUT VOLTAGE V

Rated power

Input current I Rated current

Software Power Limit

Software Current Limi

Input current I Rated current

Protection Features

This Electronic Load includes the following protection features:

Over Voltage

If input voltage exceeds the voltage limit, Load will turn OFF the input and a buzzer turns on. VFD displays the

following:

OVER VOLTAGE

Over Current

When working in CR, CC and CP mode, input current is ascending continuously, the load current will be limited by a

current limit circuit, Load will work in the over current protection state , VFD display the information as CC.

When work in CV mode, transition mode and List mode, Input current exceeds the current limit, Buzzer is mooing,

VFD display the flashing current value.

Over Power

If the input power exceeds the power limit in the normal operation mode, Load will work in the over power protection

state. VFD displays the information as CW.

When work in transition mode and list mode, if the input power exceeds the power limit. Buzzer is mooing, VFD display

the flashing current value and voltage value.

Reverse Voltage

This feature protects the load module in case the input DC voltage lines are connected with wrong polarity, if a reverse

voltage condition is detected, Buzzer is mooing. VFD display as following:

REVERSE VOLTAGE

Over Temperature

If internal power components ‘s temperature exceeds safe limits (80℃), Over temperature protection will be

activated . Load will turn off the input and Buzzer is mooing, VFD display as following:

OVER HEAT

Remote Sense Function and Trigger Function

When working in CV, CR and CP mode, if load consumes a large current, it will cause depressed voltage in the

connection line between the UUT (Unit Under Test) and the load’s terminals. In order to assure testing precision, this

DC load provides remote testing terminals in the rear panel. Users could test the output terminals voltage of the UUT

through it. Users should set the Load to REMOTE mode before using the function.

4 Pin trigger and remote sensing connectors:

Remote Sensing: SENSE (+)

inevitable voltage drop in the load leads, remote sensing provides greater accuracy by allowing the load to regulate

directly at the source's output terminals.

_ IN

Sense

Trigger

and

SENSE (–)

are the remote sensing inputs. By eliminating the effect of the

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