
The 1855 Capacitor Leakage Current/IR Meter is a fast and reliable digital
leakage current meter. Primarily used for electrolytic capacitor leakage cur
rent testing, and aluminum-foil withstand voltage testing, the 1855 instrument
also measures insulation resistance. The 1855 instrument comes standard with
an RS-232 interface plus it has an optional IEEE-488 & Handler interface for
high speed automated measurements. Whether its component evaluation on
the production line or bench-top testing in R&D applications, the 1855
The 1855 instrument measures and displays the undesir
able flow of current through a capacitor or over any surface of insulation. The
leakage current function provides a measurement range from 1nA to 20mA and
The 1855 Model offers flexibility with program
The DC voltage can be programmed from
1.0V to 100V in 0.1V increments (with current to 500mA) and from 101V to
With a basic accuracy of 0.3%, the compact 1855
Serves as an economical megohmmeter by measuring
and displaying a product's insulation resistance. This resistance can be meas
with a programmable test voltage from
The 1855 meets the requirements of the
EIAJ RC-2364A standard with a low programmable constant current for
charging aluminum electrolytic capacitors. The rise time (Tr) and final test
For operator safety and for rapid, complete dis
charge of large capacitors, a power discharge circuit is built into the 1855 unit.
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1855
USES:
• Production Testing of Leakage
Current on Electrolytic Capacitors,
Zener diodes, Neon lamps, and other
Capacitive Components
• Production Testing of Insulation
Resistance on Switches, Connectors,
and Other Devices
• Testing Insulation Breakdown in
accordance with EIAJ RC-2364A
• Component Evaluation, Testing, and
Design
FEATURES:
Capacitor Leakage Testing
Introduction
Capacitor Leakage Current/IR Meter is right for the task.
Description
Leakage Current:
• 0.3% Basic Measurement Accuracy
• Constant Current: 0.5mA ± 0.05mA
meets EIAJ RC-2364A WV test
• Programmable DC Voltage: 1-650V
• Programmable Charge Current: 0.5500mA
• Programmable Charge & Dwell
Times: 0-999 seconds
• Leakage Current Measurement from:
1nA - 20.00mA
• Insulation Resistance Measurement
from 10Ω- 99GΩ
• Auto Ranging
• Speeds Up to 18 Measurements/second
• Measurement Averaging (1-8)
• Standard RS-232 Interface
• Optional IEEE & Handler Interface
• Front Panel Lockout
• Comparator and Pass/Fail Function
programmable test voltage from 1- 650V DC.
Powerful Charge Current:
mable charge current from 0.5mA to 500mA in increments of 0.5mA.
Programmable Source Voltage:
650V in 1V increments (with current to 150mA).
Precision Measurement:
unit makes consistent, stable, and reliable test results.
Insulation Resistance:
ured over the range of 10 Ωto 99GΩ
1.0V - 650V DC.
Aluminum-Foil Withstand Voltage:
voltage (Vf) are shown on the instrument display.
65 Watt Discharge Circuit:
• Enhanced LCD Display
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1855 Leakage Current/IR Meter
Leakage Current Test
Measurement Range: 0.001uA - 20.0mA
Accuracy: ± (0.3% + 0.005uA)
Test Voltage: 1.0V - 650V DC, 0.1V/Step
Voltage Accuracy: ± (0.5% + 0.2V)
Test Current: 0.5mA - 500mA, 0.5mA/Step DC <100V
0.5mA - 150mA, 0.5mA/Step DC >100V
Charge Current
Accuracy: ±(3% + 0.05mA)
Insulation Resistance Test
Measurement Range: 10Ω - 99.99GΩ
IR Accuracy: + 0.6% (voltage & load dependent)
Test Voltage: 1.0V - 650V DC, 0.1V/Step
Voltage Accuracy: ± (0.5% + 0.2V)
Test Current: 0.5mA - 500mA, 0.5mA/step DC <100V
0.5mA - 150mA, 0.5mA/Step DC >100V
Charge Current
Accuracy: ±(3% + 0.05mA)
WithStand Voltage Test
Rise Time (Tr): 0.05 - 120s
Withstand Voltage (Vf): 1.0V - 650V DC, 0.1V/Step
Test Current: 0.5mA - 150mA, 0.5mA/Step
Charge Current
Accuracy: ±(3% + 0.05mA)
Measure Time: 30 - 600s
MAX Charge Time: 5 - 600s
General Features
Test Types: Automatic Sequence Test
Manual Step Test
Null: Correction for Lead Leakage
Monitor Voltage (Vm): Monitor & Display Voltage across DUT
Charge Time: 0 - 999seconds
Dwell Time: 0.2 - 990seconds
Discharge: 65 Watt Discharge Circuit
Trigger: Delay: 0 - 9.995seconds
Edge: Falling or Rising
Measurement Mode: Continuous or Trigger (INT, EXT, MAN)
Ranging: Automatic or Hold
Measurement Rate: Fast 18 Measurements/second
Medium: 14 Measurements/second
Slow: 7 Measurements/second
Averaging: 1-8
Compare: Upper & Lower Limits for LC & IR Tests
Indication: Audible Alarm, Programmable High, Low
or Off for Pass or Fail
Front Panel Lockout: Keypad Lock
Display: 240 x 64 LCD Graphic Display
Standard Interfaces: RS-232
Optional Interfaces: IEEE-488 & Handler
Connectors: 1 BNC Terminal: Input
2 Banana Terminals: HV(+), HV(-)
1 Banana Socket: Chassis Ground
Dimensions: (w x h x d): 12.5 x 4.0 x 13.5 inches
(317.2 x 101.5 x 342.6 mm)
Weight: 18lbs (8.2kg) net, 22lbs (10kg) shipping
Environmental: Operation: 10°C to +40°C
Storage: -10°C to +50°C
Humidity: <90%
Pollution Degree 2
Installation Category I
Power: 90-125V AC
190-250V AC
50/60 Hz
400 W Maximum
Ordering Information
1855 Capacitor Leakage Current/IR Meter
Includes:
QT P/N Description
150767 Instruction Manual
1855-01 Test Leads: Banana to Alligator Clip & BNC to Alligator Clip
4200-0300-00 AC Power Cable
520149 Power Line Fuse 115V Operation: T4A 250V
520148 Power Line Fuse 230V Operation: T2A 250V
N/A Calibration Certificate traceable to NIST
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For more information about special purchase, rent and lease options, call,
1-800-253-1230 • Fax 1-978-461-4295 • Intl. 1-978-461-2100
5 Clock Tower Place, 210 East, Maynard, MA 01754
Optional Accessories:
QT P/N Description
N/A Before & After Calibration Data
700171 IEEE-488/Handler Interface
630157 RS-232 Cable
P/N 030139/