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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.

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.