Datasheet

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