B&K Precision 830C Datasheet

Data Sheet

11,000-Count Dual-Display Handheld Capacitance Meters

830C and 890C

Features & Benefits

■ 11,000-count resolution on primary display

■ Bright LCD backlight

■ 0.5% basic accuracy

■ Fast auto range design for rapid, easy

component measurements

■ Relative mode

■ Visible and audible tolerance mode: 1%, 5%,

10%, 20%

■ Data Hold and Min/Max/Average recording

■

USB (Virtual COM) interface

■ SCPI compliant commands for remote

communication

■ Software for data logging and front panel

emulation available as free download

■ Selectable auto-power-off options and

configurable power-up state

■ 3-year warranty

Full-Featured Handheld Capacitance
Meters

B&K Precision’s 830C and 890C 11,000-count
handheld capacitance meters measure capaci­tance up to 200 mF. Straightforward to operate,
these instruments can make measurements
quickly and simplify the capacitance sorting
process.

Unlike other handheld instruments such as LCR
meters that make measurements using an AC
signal with a specific test frequency, the 830C
and 890C measure capacitance by applying a
constant current that briefly charges, then
discharges the connected capacitor.

The meters include many handy functions. The
compare mode which supports 25 sets of High
/Low limits, provides a convenient means to sort
capacitors without needing to set up the meter
each time. Data logging, Hold/Min/Max Average
recording, tolerance, and relative mode features
offer additional component troubleshooting
tools.

Flexible Operation

A tilt stand provides position flexibility for view­ing and operating the meter. The over-molding
rubber case protects the meter for better durabil­ity. A single 9V battery or an AC power adapter
(included with model 830C) can be used to
power the meter, giving the user options for
portable or benchtop use.

Applications

■ Capacitive component troubleshooting

■ Electronic assembly

■ Component sorting

■ Quality control

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Max. Range 199.99 mF 50.00 mF

Technical data subject to change
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Dual-Display Handheld Capacitance Meters

odels 830C and 890C

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Flexible Configuration

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Increase Productivity with PC
Connectivity

Software for your handheld capacitance meter is
available for download. The application soft­ware’s virtual panel lets you easily configure,
view, and log your measurement results.

Easy Front Panel Operation

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LCD protective visor

Dual Display

The 830C and 890C’s dual display allows multi­ple measurements to be conveniently displayed at
once.

Versatile Operation Modes

To maximize convenience and functionality, these
meters support the following modes: tolerance
sorting mode, relative mode, data hold, manual
and auto range mode, Min/Max/Avg recording,
and Hi/Lo limit setting.

10,000-count
secondary display

Backlight and Hi/Lo Mode

Hi/Lo limit set

function menu for

compare mode

Static recording of

maximum, minimum,

and average capacitance

values

Standard mini USB port

Blade style inputs for

accurate measurement

of leaded through-hole

components

11,000-count
primary display

Tolerance mode for
component sorting
purposes

Relative mode to
remove stray or offset
values

Guard terminal for
better noise immunity

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