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Offline AnotherAlexTopic starter

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ITECH 8500+ Series (IT8511+) USB Cable and Software
« on: April 28, 2018, 10:32:07 pm »
I just ordered an ITECH 8511+ and am searching for a cheaper USB cable that is known to work with device.  Anyone know any working alternatives to the official IT-E122USB communication interface:
http://www.itechate.com/en/product/DC_electronic_load/IT8500+.htm

I am not sure if something like this would work:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-USB-Communication-Cable-IT-E132-Interface-Kit-FREE-SHIPPING/151940912486?hash=item2360625566:g:ryIAAOxy3NBSe8tF

Also, anyone know of any alternative software packages (e.g BK Precision) that is compatible with this unit?   Thanks for your help.
 

Offline BillB

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Re: ITECH 8500+ Series (IT8511+) USB Cable and Software
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2018, 10:40:36 pm »
I have the ITech 8511+ as well, and use a Maynuo USB/TTL cable:

eBay auction: #112542793626

All these types of cables will work, just be aware that they'll all probably have a counterfeit FTDI chip, and will require playing driver hokey-pokey depending on your host OS.

The 8511+ does support SCPI as well as its native FRAME protocol, so you might have luck with other applications.  I just use the horrible ITech software.
 

Offline 1anX

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Re: ITECH 8500+ Series (IT8511+) USB Cable and Software
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2018, 11:26:15 pm »
Here is a link that shows how to make your own using a TTL to USB and a USB to USB 1000V isolator from Aliexpress.
http://www.sensorsiot.org/testing-power-supplies-with-electronic-loads-video-146/
 


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