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B&K Precision HVL800150 800V/150A/6kW High Voltage DC Electronic Load

B&K Precision HVL800150 800V/150A/6kW High Voltage DC Electronic Load

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B&K Precision HVL800150 800V/150A/6kW High Voltage DC Electronic Load

Key Features At A Glance

  • Operating voltage up to 1000 V with power density up to 6 kW in a 5U form factor
  • CC, CV, CR, and CW operating modes with continuous, pulse, and toggle transient operation
  • Transient mode speed up to 10 kHz in CC mode for dynamic loading simulation
  • Advanced list mode programming with up to 100 user-programmable steps per list
  • Up to 10 identical units can be paralleled for total sink capability up to 60 kW
  • USB, LAN, RS232, and GPIB interfaces standard with SCPI command support
  • Programmable OVP, OCP, OPP, reverse voltage protection, and Under Voltage Lockout (UVL)
  • Front panel USB host port for direct measurement data logging to flash drive
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The B&K Precision HVL Series is a family of high voltage DC electronic loads designed for sinking power from high-voltage DC sources in test and measurement applications. The series spans six models covering 600 V, 800 V, and 1000 V rated voltages at either 3 kW (3U form factor) or 6 kW (5U form factor) power levels, with corresponding current ratings from 25 A up to 300 A depending on the model.

The HVL Series is positioned for evaluating DC-DC converters, batteries, battery chargers, photovoltaic arrays, and other high-power DC sources. The datasheet specifically identifies electric vehicle (EV) battery testing, on-board EV charger characterization, and EV charging station test applications as primary use cases. The combination of wide operating voltage range and high power handling makes the series suitable for ATE system integration where varied dynamic loading conditions must be reproduced.

ValueTronics International stocks the B&K Precision HVL Series in {{CONDITION}} configurations at its 20,000 sq ft secure warehouse located at 1675 Cambridge Drive, Elgin, Illinois. As an authorized B&K Precision distributor since 2004, ValueTronics combines manufacturer-direct relationships with in-house technical evaluation of every used and refurbished instrument before shipment — a verification step that pass-through brokers and surplus dealers do not provide. Pre-sale specification questions and post-sale support are handled directly by ValueTronics technical staff in Elgin, not routed through an offshore call center.

Brand Heritage

B&K Precision is a privately held American test and measurement instrument company headquartered in Yorba Linda, California, founded in 1951. The company has operated continuously under the B&K Precision name and has not been subject to any major corporate acquisition or rebrand affecting the brand identity. European operations are conducted through its French subsidiary Sefram, and Asian operations through B+K Precision Taiwan.

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The HVL Series is organized as a six-model family that spans two power tiers (3 kW and 6 kW) crossed with three rated voltage points (600 V, 800 V, and 1000 V). Within each voltage class, the higher-current model approximately doubles the power and current of its lower-power counterpart. The 3 kW models are housed in a 3U rack form factor; the 6 kW models occupy a 5U form factor.

All six models share the same operating modes, transient capability, list mode programming, protection features, communication interfaces, display, and software ecosystem. The differentiation across the family is confined to rated voltage, rated current, total input power, minimum operating voltage at full current, current/resistance ranges, slew rate ranges, and physical dimensions and weight.

Each model in the HVL Series is listed as its own product page on valuetronics.com with condition-matched pricing. new units are available subject to inventory availability. For each specific model the buyer is evaluating, refer to that model's individual listing for the current condition grade, included accessories, calibration status, and warranty terms applicable to that specific unit.

The 3 kW models (HVL600150, HVL80075, HVL100025) and 6 kW models (HVL600300, HVL800150, HVL100050) share identical voltage ranges within each voltage class. The 6 kW models double the rated current and total input power of the corresponding 3 kW models — for example, HVL600150 (600 V, 150 A, 3 kW) versus HVL600300 (600 V, 300 A, 6 kW). The 6 kW models also occupy a larger 5U chassis (8.74" tall, 73.8 lbs) versus the 3U chassis (5.24" tall, 48.5 lbs) of the 3 kW models.

Voltage class affects the minimum operating voltage at full-scale current: the 800 V models (HVL80075, HVL800150) reach down to 2.0 V at full current, while the 600 V models (HVL600150, HVL600300) and 1000 V models (HVL100025, HVL100050) reach down to 3.5 V. Current/resistance ranges and slew rate ranges scale with rated current. Refer to the comparison table that follows for the specific specifications across all six models.

Model Rated Voltage Rated Current Rated Power
HVL800150 800 V 150 A 6 kW
HVL600150 600 V 150 A 3 kW
HVL80075 800 V 75 A 3 kW
HVL100025 1000 V 25 A 3 kW

Additional differences in specifications beyond the few shown above are not listed here — see each model's full specifications below.

Accessories Supplied

  • Power cord
  • Removable input protection cover
  • Certificate of calibration

Product Core & Specifications

Parameter HVL600150 HVL80075 HVL100025 HVL600300 HVL800150 HVL100050
Input Ratings
Input Voltage 0 to 600 V 0 to 800 V 0 to 1000 V 0 to 600 V 0 to 800 V 0 to 1000 V
Input Current 0 to 150 A 0 to 75 A 0 to 25 A 0 to 300 A 0 to 150 A 0 to 50 A
Input Power 3000 W 6000 W
Minimum Operating Voltage 3.5 V 2.0 V 3.5 V 3.5 V 2.0 V 3.5 V
CV Mode
Range (Low) 0 to 60 V 0 to 80 V 0 to 100 V 0 to 60 V 0 to 80 V 0 to 100 V
Range (High) 0 to 600 V 0 to 800 V 0 to 1000 V 0 to 600 V 0 to 800 V 0 to 1000 V
Programming Readback / Accuracy ±(0.05% + 0.05% FS)
CC Mode
Range (Low) 0 to 15 A 0 to 7.5 A 0 to 2.5 A 0 to 30 A 0 to 15 A 0 to 5 A
Range (High) 0 to 150 A 0 to 75 A 0 to 25 A 0 to 300 A 0 to 150 A 0 to 50 A
Programming Readback / Accuracy ±(0.05% + 0.05% FS)
CR Mode
Range (Low) 0.03 Ω to 4 Ω 0.03 Ω to 10.66 Ω 0.2 Ω to 40 Ω 0.015 Ω to 2 Ω 0.015 Ω to 5.33 Ω 0.1 Ω to 20 Ω
Range (High) 4 Ω to 3200 Ω 10.66 Ω to 5000 Ω 40 Ω to 10 kΩ 2 Ω to 1600 Ω 5.33 Ω to 4000 Ω 20 Ω to 5 kΩ
Programming Accuracy (I > 10% of Range) 1% + 0.1% of full range
CW Mode
Range (Low) 0 to 300 W 0 to 600 W
Range (High) 0 to 3000 W 0 to 6000 W
Programming Accuracy ±(0.2% + 1% FS)
Transient Mode (CC Mode)
T1 & T2 100 µs to 10 s
Accuracy 5 µs ± 100 ppm
Slew Rate 0.05 to 3000 A/ms 0.025 to 1500 A/ms 0.008 to 500 A/ms 0.1 to 6000 A/ms 0.05 to 3000 A/ms 0.017 to 1000 A/ms
External Programming
VMON Accuracy 0.1% + 0.1% FS
IMON Accuracy 0.1% + 0.1% FS
Input Impedance 210 kΩ ± 5%
Programmable Protection — Voltage (OVP)
Range 0.394 V to 630 V 0.525 V to 840 V 0.656 V to 1050 V 0.394 V to 630 V 0.525 V to 840 V 0.656 V to 1050 V
Accuracy 0.2% + 0.788 V 0.2% + 1.05 V 0.2% + 1.313 V 0.2% + 0.788 V 0.2% + 1.05 V 0.2% + 1.313 V
Programmable Protection — Current (OCP)
Range 0.098 A to 157.5 A 0.049 A to 78.75 A 0.016 A to 26.25 A 0.197 A to 315 A 0.098 A to 157.5 A 0.033 A to 52.5 A
Accuracy 0.2% + 0.197 A 0.2% + 0.098 A 0.2% + 0.033 A 0.2% + 0.394 A 0.2% + 0.197 A 0.2% + 0.066 A
Under Voltage Lockout (UVL)
Range 0.45 V to 600 V 0.6 V to 800 V 0.75 V to 1000 V 0.45 V to 600 V 0.6 V to 800 V 0.75 V to 1000 V
Accuracy 2.5% + 0.75 V 2.5% + 1 V 2.5% + 1.25 V 2.5% + 0.75 V 2.5% + 1 V 2.5% + 1.25 V
General
AC Input 100 VAC to 240 VAC ± 10%, 47 to 63 Hz
Operating Temperature 41 °F to 104 °F (5 °C to 40 °C)
Important: Minimum operating voltage at full-scale current varies by model: 2.0 V for the 800 V models (HVL80075, HVL800150), and 3.5 V for the 600 V and 1000 V models (HVL600150, HVL100025, HVL600300, HVL100050). Confirm that the DUT's minimum output voltage under load exceeds the selected model's minimum operating voltage for valid full-current operation.Important: All specifications apply to the unit after a temperature stabilization time of 30 minutes over an ambient temperature range of 23 °C ± 5 °C.Important: Programming Readback / Accuracy for CV and CC modes applies when set voltage (CV mode) or set current (CC mode) is greater than 0.2% of full scale.Important: Slew rate specifications are not warranted, but are descriptions of typical performance. The actual transition time is defined as the time for the input to change from 10% to 90%, or vice versa, of the programmed current values. In case of very large load changes (e.g., from no load to full load), the actual transition time will be larger than the expected time. The load will automatically adjust the slew rate to fit within the range (high or low) that is closest to the programmed value.Recommended pairing: when using the HVL Series for battery charge/discharge cycle testing, B&K Precision provides separate battery test software that couples the HVL load with a compatible external power supply to log charge and discharge data, per the datasheet's battery test application diagram.

Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.

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