Datasheet

40,000-Count Dual-Display Handheld LCR Meters
Models 878B, 879B, and 880
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Specifications
Model 878B 879B 880
Measurement Parameters L/C/R/D/Q
L/C/R/Z/D/Q/θ/ESR L/C/R/Z/DCR/D/Q/θ/ESR
Test Frequency Setting 120 Hz, 1 kHz 100 Hz,120 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz 100 Hz,120 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz
Actual Frequency (±0.02%) 120.048 Hz, 1 kHz 100 Hz, 120.048 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz 100 Hz, 120.048 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz
Tolerance Mode 1%, 5%, 10% 1%, 5%, 10%, 20%
Backlit Display None Yes
Test Signal Level (Typical) 0.6 Vrms
0.3 Vrms, 0.6 Vrms, 1 Vrms.
DCR signal: 1 Vdc
Measuring Circuit Mode Series mode / Parallel mode
Basic Accuracy 0.5% 0.1%
Ranging Mode Auto
Measuring Terminals 3 terminals with sockets 3-terminal, 5-terminal with sockets
Measurement Rate 1.5 readings/sec (auto range search not included)
LCRZ: 4 readings/sec (Fast), 1.5 readings/sec (Slow)
DCR: 3 readings/sec (Fast), 2.5 readings/sec (Slow)
Response Time (Typical) 680 ms
Auto Power-Off 5, 15, 30, 60 minutes, none
Operating Temperature 32° F to 104° F (0° to 40° C); 0-70% R.H. 32° F to 104° F (0° to 40° C); ≤90% R.H.
Storage Temperature -4° F to 122 °F (-20° to +50° C); 0-80% R.H. -4° F to 104° F (-20° to 50° C); 0-90% R.H.
Low Battery Indication (Typical) 6.8 V
Battery Life (Typical) 16 hours using alkaline battery (at 1 kHz with 100 Ω DUT, backlight off), 6 hours using Ni-MH (880 only)
Power Consumption (Typical) 28 mA (under full power battery) for operation/ 2 µA (11 µA 880 only) after power-off.
Power Requirements 9V battery or Ext. AC adapter*: DC 12 Vmin –15 Vmax. (load 50 mA Min.)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 7.5” x 3.5” x 1.6” (190 × 90 × 41) mm
Weight 0.767 lbs (348 g) without battery
Safety EN61010-1:2001, EU Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility Meets EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, EN61326-1:2006
Three-Year Warranty
Standard Accessories
Banana-to-alligator test leads, 9 V battery, mini USB interface cable,
manual, AC adapter* (879B only)
Banana-to-alligator test leads, Ni-MH 9 V battery, mini
USB interface cable, Quick Start insert, AC adapter*
shorting plate, four-terminal shielded Kelvin clip test
leads (TL8KC1), SMD tweezer (TL8SM)
General
* The 879B and 880 include a 120 V AC adapter. For a 230 V AC adapter, order model 879B-220 V or 880-220 V. The AC adapters are optional accessories for the 878B.