New Handheld Capacitance Meters

30 May 2011 - B&K Precision has refreshed its capacitance meter line with updated models 830C and 890C. The 830C measures capacitance up to 200mF and includes an A/C adaptor, while the 890C measures up to 50 mF. Features updated on both models include standard mini USB and cable, improved ergonomic design, upgraded LCD and backlight, and protective screen visor.

The 830C/890C is an 11,000-count handheld capacitance meter that can make measurements quickly and simplify for 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/890C measures capacitance by applying a constant current that briefly charges, then discharges the connected capacitor.

The instrument includes 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.

Models 830C and 890C are competitively priced at $289, and $149, respectively.