Datasheet

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Dual-Display Handheld Capacitance Meters
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odels 830C and 890C
Electrical specifications
Capacitance
Specifications
General
Accuracy is given as (% of reading + counts of least significant digit) at 23°C ± 5°C, with relative humidity less than 80%.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Model 830C & 890C
Display
41/2-digit liquid crystal display (LCD) with maximum reading of 11000 counts
automatic polarity indication
Measuring rate (approx.) 5 times /sec for capacitance <100ºF
Low battery indicator "  " appears when the battery voltage drops below 6V (approx.)
Operating temperature Full accuracy at 0°C to 40°C (32ºF~113ºF)
Storage temperature -20°C to 50°C (-4ºF~122ºF) without battery
Operating humidity (R.H.) Maximum 80% R.H. for temperature up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% R.H. at 40°C
Temperature coefficient 0.1 x (specified accuracy) / °C (from 0°C to 18°C or 28°C to 40°C)
Power requirements Single standard 9V battery or AC power adapter*
Power consumption 6.5 mA for battery operation, 2 uA standby current (power is off)
Battery life 70 hours without backlight (approx.) (Based on new alkaline 9V battery)
Dimension (H x W x L) 7.5 x 3.5 x 1.6 inches (190 x 90 x 41 mm)
Weight 0.77 lbs. (350 g) with battery
Safety and EMC compliance IEC 61010-1:2001 pollution degree 2, IEC 61326-2-1:2005
Three Year Warranty
Standard Accessories Alligator clip leads, 9V battery, mini USB cable, instruction manual, AC adapter* (830C only)
Optional Accessories BE800 120 VAC Wall Adapter, BE802 230 VAC European Two Prong Wall Adapter
Ra nge Resol ution Accuracy*
Measuri ng rate as full scale
(approx.)
1000 pF 0.1 pF 1% + 10 5 times /sec
10 nF 0.001 nF 1% + 5 5 times /sec
100 nF 0.01 nF
0.5% + 3
5 times /sec
1000 nF 0.1 nF 5 times /sec
10 µF 0.001 µF 5 times /sec
100 µF 0.01 µF 5 times /sec
1000 µF 0.1 µF 0.86 times /sec
10 mF 0.001 mF 1% + 5 0.13 times /sec
50 mF (890C)
0.01 mF 2% + 5
0.026 times /sec
199.99 mF (830C) 0.006 times /sec
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* The accuracy is specified to measure film capacitor or better, and use relative mode to zero residual first.
* The 830C includes a 120 V AC adapter. For a 230 V AC adapter, order model 830C EXD. The AC adapters are optional accessories for the 890C.