Specifications – B&K Precision 830C - Datasheet User Manual
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Dual-Display Handheld Capacitance Meters
Models 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.
For current up-to-date product information, please visit
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M odel
83 0C & 8 90C
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
Range
Resol ut ion
Accuracy*
Me asuri ng rate as full scale
(appro x.)
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.