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  • B&K Precision DAS60 High Speed Multi-Function Recorder - John Porter

    My first experience with B&K Precision equipment was an EEPROM programmer, followed years later by a power supply I purchased for an industrial company. I don’t know what happened to that programmer, but I do know the 20-year-old power supply is...

  • BK PRECISION 3010 FUNCTION GENERATOR SCHEMATICS

    Here are the BK PRECISION 3010 FUNCTION GENERATOR SCHEMATICS
  • BK Precision 3010 Function Generator

    here is a copy of my BK 3010 Function Generator. Hope you can use it.
  • An LCD Cover for the B&K Precision/Sefram DAS240-BAT Multi-Channel Recorder

    It's been a long time since I last looked at the B&K Precision/Sefram DAS240-BAT Multi-Channel Recorder which I previously RoadTested back in January 2020. Since the review, it seems that Sefram have come up with a few firmware updates , bringing the…
  • NexGen: Lab:B&K Precision 3010 Function Generator - Resurrection!

    All is now well most of my noise was coming from two sources. Power bridge needed resoldering! Scope probe not grounded! It is now all buttoned up and on the shelf! Here are some pictures. Test Setup Sine Wave Square Wave Triangle Wave
  • B&K DAS240-BAT RoadTest-in-Depth: Ch3 – User Experience

    In this chapter, I will cover various aspects related to the user experience of the DAS240-BAT, including build quality, ergonomics, user interface, capabilities and documentation. Testing was performed with the shipped Firmware V2.0 and the downloadable…
  • B&K DAS240-BAT RoadTest-in-Depth: Ch6 – Simulated Field Tests

    In this chapter, we will put the B&K Precision/Sefram DAS240-BAT Multi-Channel Recorder through some tests which are relevant for field usage and simulate potential use scenarios. Battery Life One of the key parameters of interest would be battery life…
  • B&K DAS240-BAT RoadTest-in-Depth: Ch5 – Instrument Performance

    This chapter is concerned with instrument performance, perhaps one of the most important metrics of test and measurement equipment. It involves in-depth testing of power consumption, charging current profile, analog channel accuracy, digital timing channel…
  • B&K DAS240-BAT RoadTest-in-Depth: Ch4 – Remote Control Interfaces & Software

    This section goes into depth regarding the various remote control and network access features of the DAS240-BAT, including the bundled software. Ethernet (LAN) or 802.11b/g/n Wireless (Wi-Fi) Option For remote control access, the DAS240-BAT offers an…
  • B&K DAS240-BAT RoadTest-in-Depth: Ch1 – Market Survey & Feature Introduction

    This section will look at the basics of data loggers and chart recorders and how they compare to oscilloscopes, and look at the products on the market similar to the B&K Precision / Sefram DAS240-BAT to understand how it is positioned in the market. Oscilloscopes…
  • A Modern Digital Etch-a-Sketch

    Holiday Special 19 Enter Your Holiday Season Project for a Chance to Win Over $20,000 Worth of Prizes and Gifts to Give! Back to The Project14 homepage Project14 Home Monthly Themes Monthly Theme Poll When I posted my projects for the RF Project 14 in…
  • B&K DAS240-BAT RoadTest-in-Depth: Ch2 – Unboxing

    Now that I have the B&K Precision / Sefram DAS240-BAT package in my hands, lets document the unboxing experience and go through the supplied parts. Unboxing The unit came inside an Avnet box that was a little bit crushed on a corner, along with a large…
  • B&K DAS240-BAT RoadTest-in-Depth: Ch7 – Teardown

    In this section, I will focus on the internals of the DAS240-BAT main unit and channel module to uncover what powers this multi-channel recorder and what the unit looks like under the hood, both hardware and software. Disassembling the Main Unit Surprisingly…
  • B&K BA6010 RoadTest in Depth – Addendum

    Regular readers of my RoadTests will understand that I very much dislike posting partial or incomplete reviews, as my view about a product could change during a more considered evaluation, but also as it might "tire" out some readers who visit expecting…
  • B&K BA6010 RoadTest in Depth – Ch3: Standalone User Experience

    As a piece of bench-top test equipment, there’s a good chance that you might be using it “face-to-face”. I try to find out how easy is the BA6010 to use in this interactive scenario, what is it capable of and what are its limitations. Documentation In…
  • B&K BA6010 RoadTest in Depth – Ch5: Handler Interface and Binning

    Aside from the computer-connected interfaces, the BA6010 is also capable of remote-control operation without involving a computer. This is achieved through the handler interface, which is intended to connect to an automated cell handling equipment, providing…
  • B&K BA6010 RoadTest in Depth – Ch4: PC-Connected Remote Operation

    While the BA6010 can be used interactively with its large LCD and front panel buttons for spot measurements, the unit seems more suited to remote operation as part of a larger automated testing system especially with its higher reading rate modes. In…
  • B&K BA6010 RoadTest in Depth – Ch6: Instrument Performance Testing

    The interesting part of reviewing an instrument is to actually test the instrument against the datasheet to understand how this one particular unit performs and determine how well it holds to the claimed specifications. As I now have a sizeable collection…
  • B&K BA6010 RoadTest in Depth – Ch2: Unboxing

    After a bit of a struggle through Australian Customs (for no known good reason) resulting in a delay of a week, the box has finally arrived, so let’s take a look at what it looks like and what’s inside. Unboxing The unit comes packed in a recognisably…
  • B&K BA6010 RoadTest in Depth - Ch1: Market Survey

    We begin our review of the B&K Precision BA6010 Battery Analyser with a Market Survey, but it’s probably worth going over some of the basics about battery analysis. Quick Introduction to Battery Analysis If you look around for information about battery…