Specifications, Accuracy specifications, General – B&K Precision 879B - Datasheet User Manual
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Dual-Display Handheld LCR Meters
Models 878B and 879B
Accuracy Specifications
Specifications
Model
878B
879B
Measurement Parameters
L/C/R/D/Q
L/C/R/Z/D/Q/θ/ESR
Test Frequency
Accuracy is 0.02% of actual test frequency
120 Hz, 1 kHz (Test setting)
120.048 Hz, 1 kHz (Actual frequency)
100 Hz,120 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz (Test setting)
100 Hz, 120.048 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz (Actual frequency)
Tolerance Mode
1%, 5%, 10%
1%, 5%, 10%, 20%
Backlit Display
None
Yes
Test Signal Level
≈ 0.6 Vrms
Measuring Circuit Mode
Series mode / Parallel mode
Basic Accuracy
0.5%
Ranging Mode
Auto
Measuring Terminals
3 terminals with sockets
Measurement Rate
1.5 reading/second (range auto search not included)
Response Time
≈ 680 ms/DUT
Auto Power-Off
5, 15, 30, 60 minutes, None
Operation Temperature
32° F to 104° F (0° to 40° C); 0-70 % R.H.
Storage Temperature
-4° F to 122 °F (-20° to +50° C); 0-80 % R.H.
Low Battery Indication
≈ 6.8 V
Battery Life
≈ 16 hours using Alkaline Battery @ 1 kHz with 100 Ω DUT, with backlight off
Power Consumption
≈ 28 mA (under full power battery) for operation/ 2 µA after Power-off.
Power Requirements
1) DC 9V Battery, 2) Ext. DC Adapter*: DC 12 Vmin –15 Vmax. (Load 50 mA Min.)
Dimensions (L/W/H)
7.5” x 3.5” x 1.6” (190 Ч 90 Ч 41) mm
Weight
0.7 lbs (330 grams)
Three-Year Warranty
Standard Accessories
Banana to Alligator Test Leads, 9V Battery, Mini USB Interface Cable, Manual, AC Adapter* (879B only)
Optional Accessories
BE800 120 VAC Wall Adapter, BE802 230 VAC European Two Prong Wall Adapter
Range
Max Display
Lx Accuracy
DF (Dx <0.5)
Measurement Mode
1000 H
1000.0 H
1.5% + 3 digits
1.5% + 50 digits
Parallel
400 H
399.99 H
0.7% + 2 digits
0.7% + 50 digits
Parallel
40 H
39.999 H
0.7% + 2 digits
0.7% + 50 digits
Series/ Parallel
4000 mH
3999.9 mH
0.5% + 1 digits
0.5% + 50 digits
Series
400 mH
399.99 mH
0.6% + 2 digits
0.6% + 50 digits
Series
40 mH
39.999 mH
0.9% + 2 digits
0.9% + 50 digits
Series
4 mH
3.9999 mH
2.8% + 3 digits
2.8% + 50 digits
Series
100 H
100.00 H
1.5% + 3 digits
1.5% + 50 digits
Parallel
40 H
39.999 H
0.7% + 2 digits
0.7% + 50 digits
Parallel
4000 mH
3999.9 mH
0.7% + 2 digits
0.7% + 50 digits
Series/ Parallel
400 mH
399.99 mH
0.5% + 1 digits
0.5% + 50 digits
Series
40 mH
39.999 mH
0.6% + 2 digits
0.6% + 50 digits
Series
4000 μH
3999.9 μH
0.9% + 2 digits
0.9% + 50 digits
Series
400 μH
399.99 μH
2.8% + 3 digits
2.8% + 50 digits
Series
1000 mH
1000.0 mH
1.5% + 3 digits
1.5% + 50 digits
Parallel
400 mH
399.99 mH
0.7% + 2 digits
0.7% + 50 digits
Series/ Parallel
40 mH
39.999 mH
0.5% + 1 digits
0.5% + 50 digits
Series
4000 μH
3999.9 μH
0.6% + 2 digits
0.6% + 50 digits
Series
400 μH
399.99 μH
0.9% + 2 digits
0.9% +50 digits
Series
40 μH
39.99 μH
2.8% + 3 digits
2.8% + 50 digits
Series
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Accuracy is expressed as ±(% of reading + number of last significant digits) and based within 10% to 100% of full scale of range
Valid after 30 minutes of warm up time and operation at 23 °C + 5 °C, <75% R.H.
* The 879B includes a 120 V AC adapter. For a 230 V AC adapter, order model 879B EXD. The AC adapters are optional accessories for the 878B.