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B&K Precision 1688B | DC Power Supply Unit, Switchable, 1-18 V / 20 A, USB, 1685B Series

Manufacturer number: BK1688B

1688B
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B&K Precision 1688B | DC power supply unit, switchable, 1-18 V / 20 A, USB.

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Description

1688B | DC Power Supply Unit, Switchable, 1-18 V / 20 A, USB, 1685B Series

The B&K Precision 1688B is a powerful, compact and lightweight power supply for laboratory use. It is ideal for test and development environments, telecommunications applications and for use in university laboratories and service centers. The user-friendly control with rotary encoders enables precise adjustment of voltage and current.

The Variant 1688B offers the highest current of the series at 0 - 18 V, 0 - 20 A. Alternatively, the variants 1685B (60 V / 5 A) and 1687B (36 V / 10 A) are also available.

Product features:

  • Output voltage: 1 - 18 V
  • Output current: 0 - 20 A
  • Voltage regulation:
    • Load (0-100 %): ≤ 50 mV
    • Line (90-132 VAC, 170-264 VAC): ≤ 20 mV
  • Current regulation:
    • Load (10-90 % of rated voltage): ≤ 100 mA
    • Line (90-132 VAC, 170-264 VAC): ≤ 50 mA
  • Ripple & Noise:
    • Voltage (rms): ≤ 5 mV
    • Voltage (peak-peak): ≤ 50 mV
    • Current (rms): ≤ 30 mA
  • Display accuracy: ± 0.2 % + 3 counters
  • Input voltage: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
  • Power consumption at full load:
    • 100 VAC: 4.6 A
    • 230 VAC: 2.1 A
  • Efficiency:
    • 100 VAC: 81 %
    • 230 VAC: 85 %
  • Switching frequency: 100 - 120 kHz
  • Protection mechanisms: Overload, overvoltage, overtemperature
  • Special functions:
    • 3 storable voltage and current values
    • Analog remote control
    • USB interface for PC control
    • External time-controlled programming (up to 999 cycles)
  • Cooling: Thermo-controlled fan
  • Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 200 x 90 x 208 mm
  • Weight: 2.4 kg

Alternate products

Alternate products

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1687B
DC Power Supply Unit, Switchable, 1-36 V / 10 A, USB, 1685B Series
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€420.00
1688B
Series
Series
B&K Precision
1688B
DC Power Supply Unit, Switchable, 1-18 V / 20 A, USB, 1685B Series
Delivery time upon request
€420.00

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