B&K Precision 2870 Datasheet

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2870

2860A

■ Heavy Duty 1500 VDC rating

■ Ruggedized construction

■ Includes rubber boot

■ Withstands 5-foot drop

■ Extra large, high contrast LCD display

■ Gasket sealed against dirt and contaminants

■ Water resistant

■ High energy fused on all current ranges

■ Auto power off saves batteries

■ Built in probe holders

■ Non-slip grip

■ Extensive overload protection

Model 2870

■ 0.25% DCV accuracy

■ True RMS

■ Autoranging

■ Analog bargraph

■ 3 3/4 digit, 3200 count

■ Data hold, delay hold

Model 2860A

■ 0.5% DCV accuracy

■ Manual ranging

■ 3 1/2 digit, 2000 count

■ Large 0.8" LCD display

Five Year Warranty

DC Volts Auto/Manual ranging Manual ranging

Ranges 320mV, 3.2V, 32V, 320V, 1500V 200mV, 2V, 20V, 200V, 1500V
Resolution 100µV, 1mV, 10mV, 100mV, 1V 100µV, 1mV, 10mV, 100mV, 1V
Accuracy ±(0.25% rdg + 2 dgt) ±(0.5% rdg + 1 dgt)
Overload protection 1500V peak 1500V peak
Input Impedance 10MΩ 10MΩ

AC Volts Auto/Manual ranging Manual ranging

True RMS avg. responding, rms reading
Ranges 3.2V, 32V, 320V, 750V 200mV, 2V, 20V, 200V, 1000V
Resolution 1mV, 10mV, 100mV, 1V 100µV, 1mV, 10mV, 100mV, 1V
Accuracy ±(1.3% rdg + 3 dgt) ±(1.25% rdg + 4 dgt)
Frequency Response 40Hz - 1kHz 40Hz - 500Hz
Overload Protection 1100V peak 1500V peak
Input Impedance 10MΩ 10MΩ

Current Auto/Manual ranging Manual ranging

AC True RMS AC avg. responding, rms reading
Ranges 320µA, 3.2mA, 32mA, 300mA, 20A* 200µA, 2mA, 20mA, 200mA, 20A*
Resolution 0.1µA, 1µA, 10µA, 100µA, 10mA 0.1µA, 1µA, 10µA, 100µA, 10mA
Accuracy (DC) ±(1.0% rdg + 2 dgt), ±(1.0% rdg + 1 dgt),

±(2.0% rdg + 3 dgt) for 20A ±(2.0% rdg + 3 dgt) for 20A
Accuracy (AC) ±(2.5% rdg + 3 dgt) ±(1.5% rdg + 3 dgt),

±(2.5% rdg + 5dgt) for 20A ±(2.5% rdg + 4 dgt) for 20A
Frequency Response 40Hz - 1kHz 40Hz-500Hz
Overload Protection High energy 600V, 1A full for µA/mA, High energy 600V, 15A for 20A

Resistance Auto/Manual ranging Manual ranging

Ranges 320Ω, 3.2kΩ, 32kΩ, 320kΩ, 200Ω, 2kΩ, 20kΩ, 200kΩ,

3.2MΩ, 32MΩ 2MΩ, 20MΩ

Resolution 0.1Ω, 1Ω, 10Ω, 100Ω, 1kΩ, 10kΩ 0.1Ω, 1Ω, 10Ω, 100Ω, 1kΩ, 10kΩ
Accuracy ±(0.5% rdg + 2 dgt) ±(0.75% rdg + 1 dgt)

±(2.0% rdg + 5 dgt) for 32MΩ ±(1.5% rdg + 5 dgt) for 20MΩ
Overload Protection 600V peak 600V peak

Diode Check Tested at 1.5mA, 3.3V max typical tested at 1mA 3.2V max typical
Continuity Beeper sounds below 200Ω approx. Beeper sounds below 100Ω approx.
Display 0.53" LCD, 3200 count with 0.8" LCD, 1999 count

65-segment analog bargraph

Sampling rate 2/sec., 12/sec. for bargraph 2.5 /sec.
Operating Temperature 32° to 122°F (0°C to 50°C), <80% RH
Power Single 9V battery
Battery life 200 hrs typ (alkaline) 250 hrs typ (alkaline)
Auto power off Approx. 10 min. Approx. 30 min.
DImensions (H x W x D) 6.88 x 3.19 x 1.25" (175 x 81 x 32mm) 6.88 x 3.5 x 1.5" (175 x 89 x 38mm)
Weight 18.3 oz. (519g) 12 oz. (353g)

Specifications

models

2870 2860A

SUPPLIED: Battery, test leads, rubber holster, manual
OPTIONAL: TL-1 Replacement Test Leads , TL-2A Deluxe Test Leads, TL-3 Accessory TIp Kit

(for TL-2A), TL-130A General Purpose DMM Kit, PR-28A High Voltage Probe,
CP-3 AC/DC Current Clamp Adapter

Carrying Case (not included): LC-29B

The “Survivor” name says it all!

*10 A continuous, 20A for 30 seconds max.

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