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Initial check – B&K Precision 8540 - Manual User Manual

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Initial Check

Unpacking the instrument

This instrument was carefully inspected before shipment. Upon receipt,

inspect the instrument for damage that might have occurred in transit. If

any sign of damage is found, notify your B&K Precision distributor.

Check the list of supplied items
Verify that you have received the following items with your power
supply. If anything is missing, contact your authorized B&K Precision
distributor.
- 8540 DC Electronic load
- Power cord
- Instruction manual

Power Requirements

The 8540 can operate on 110V AC or 220V AC line input. Before

connecting the power cord to an AC outlet, make sure the voltage

selector in the rear is set to the correct line voltage. Additionally, please

check that you have the correct fuse inserted in the fuse box below the

AC input receptacle. The fuse to use is referenced in the below table:

AC Input

Range

Fuse

110V AC

99 V to 121 V

T0 500 mA, 250V

220V AC

198 V to 242 V

T0 250 mA, 250V

To access the fuse, first disconnect the power cord and then remove the

fuse cartridge.

Power-on procedure

Turn on the instrument by pressing the main power switch on the front

panel of the unit. The instrument will automatically revert to the last

setting before the power was turned off.

Note

The 9 pin D-sub connector in the rear is for factory use only! This

instrument does not offer remote control interface or programmability.