Data Sheet 40,000-Count Dual-Display Handheld LCR Meters Models 878B, 879B, and 880 Features & Benefits n 40,000 counts resolution on primary and 10,000 counts resolution on secondary display n L, C, R and Z (879B & 880 only) primary measurements n Automatic calculation of secondary parameters D, Q, , ESR (/ESR for 879B & 880 only), DCR (880 only) n Accuracy up to 0.1% and selectable test frequencies up to 100 kHz (880 only) n Fast auto range design for rapid, easy component measurements n Auto detect mode for automatic component type identification and measurement type selection (880 only) Full Featured Handheld LCR Meters The 878B, 879B, and 880 40,000-count handheld LCR meters measure inductance, capacitance, and resistance quickly and precisely. The 879B and 880 also measure impedance, Theta, and ESR. Additionally, the 880 offers capabilities typically only found in bench LCR meters such as a 4-terminal configuration, basic measurement accuracy up to 0.1 %, test frequencies up to 100 kHz, selectable test signal levels and measurement rate. Fast auto ranging and quick measurement configuration such as measurement parameter and test frequency selection make these meters very simple to operate. The meters also include handy functions such as data hold, Min/Max/ Average recording, tolerance sorting, and relative mode. Measurement data can continuously transfer to a PC via the meter's mini USB interface, using either the provided data logging software or SCPI commands sent from a custom program. Technical data subject to change (c) B&K Precision Corp. 2016 ESR Measurements Models 879B and 880 have the ability to measure the ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) of capacitors. ESR is the sum of in-phase AC resistance of a capacitor and used to rate a capacitor's quality. An ideal capacitor would be lossless and have an ESR of zero. A capacitor could measure the correct capacitance value, yet still be defective, due to the component's excessive in-phase AC resistance. The 879B and 880 would be able to detect this faulty component. n Relative mode n Visible and audible tolerance mode n Data Hold and Min/Max/Average recording n USB (Virtual COM) interface n SCPI compliant commands for remote communication n Software for datalogging and front panel emulation available as free download n Configurable power-up-states n 3 year warranty Applications n Passive component troubleshooting n Electronic assembly n Quality control (component sorting) Specifications 878B 879B 880 Measurements L, C, R, D, Q L, C, R, Z, D, Q, , ESR L, C, R, Z, D, Q, , ESR & DCR Basic Accuracy 0.5% 0.5% 0.1% Test Frequency 120 Hz, 1 kHz 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz Test Signal 0.6 Vrms 0.6 Vrms 0.3 Vrms, 0.6 Vrms, 1 Vrms DCR: 1 Vdc Backlit Display - Auto Detect Mode - - Tolerance Mode 1%, 5%, 10% 1%, 5%, 10%, 20% 1%, 5%, 10%, 20% Measurement Rate 1.5 readings/sec 1.5 readings/sec 4 readings/sec (fast), 1.5 readings/sec (slow) www.bkprecision.com 40,000-Count Dual-Display Handheld LCR Meters Models 878B, 879B, and 880 Easy Front Panel Operation Calibration function for improved measurement accuracy Primary display mode L/C/R and Z (879B only) Secondary display mode D/Q// ESR, selectable test level Secondary display mode D/Q, /ESR (879B only) 878B & 879B 880 LCD protective visor 10,000-count secondary display 40,000-count primary display Backlight function (879B & 880 only) Selectable test frequencies Primary display mode L/C/R/Z/DCR, single push auto detect function Standard mini USB port Guard terminal for better noise immunity 2-terminal test socket plus guard terminal allows for direct measurement of leaded components or use with test fixture Calibration function for improved measurement accuracy 2 4-terminal test socket plus guard terminal allows for direct measurement of leaded components or use with test fixture Selectable measurement rate www.bkprecision.com 40,000-Count Dual-Display Handheld LCR Meters Models 878B, 879B, and 880 Powerful Features 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 9 V battery (16 hours with alkaline battery) or the included 12 V power adapter (with model 879B & 880) can be used to power the meter, giving the user options for portable or bench-top use. contact resistance. This minimizes measurement errors and improves accuracy especially in the lower impedance range. Model 880 includes a rechargeable Ni-MH battery that can provide up to six hours of battery life. Dual Display The dual display allows multiple measurements to be conveniently displayed at once. Four-terminal shielded configuration (880 only) The 880 provides a 4-terminal socket with separate sensing and current leads plus guard terminal, a configuration typically only found in bench LCR meters. When using the included 4-terminal Kelvin test leads, this configuration can reduce the effect of lead impedances and Auto Detect Mode (880 only) With the push of a single button, the Auto detect function will automatically identify primary parameters L, C or R and related secondary parameters, and set the suitable series/parallel equivalent mode and range. Faster Auto Range The advanced auto range circuit design allows for faster measurements without the need to manually select ranges. Increase Productivity with PC Connectivity Free downloadable software is available for your handheld LCR meter. View and log measurements and setup and configure the instrument's measurement parameters. Accessories AC adapter USB cable Kelvin clip test leads (TL8KC1) Shorting plate Alligator test leads SMD tweezer (TL8SM) Model Alligator test leads USB cable AC adapter Shorting plate Kelvin clip test leads SMD tweezer 878B - - - - 879B - - - 880 "" Included 3 www.bkprecision.com 40,000-Count Dual-Display Handheld LCR Meters Models 878B, 879B, and 880 Specifications General Model 878B 879B 880 Measurement Parameters L/C/R/D/Q L/C/R/Z/D/Q//ESR L/C/R/Z/DCR/D/Q//ESR Test Frequency Setting 120 Hz, 1 kHz 100 Hz,120 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz 100 Hz,120 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz Actual Frequency (0.02%) 120.048 Hz, 1 kHz 100 Hz, 120.048 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz 100 Hz, 120.048 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz Tolerance Mode 1%, 5%, 10% 1%, 5%, 10%, 20% Backlit Display None Yes Test Signal Level (Typical) 0.3 Vrms, 0.6 Vrms, 1 Vrms. DCR signal: 1 Vdc 0.6 Vrms Measuring Circuit Mode Basic Accuracy Series mode / Parallel mode 0.5% 0.1% Ranging Mode Auto Measuring Terminals 3 terminals with sockets 3-terminal, 5-terminal with sockets Measurement Rate 1.5 readings/sec (auto range search not included) LCRZ: 4 readings/sec (Fast), 1.5 readings/sec (Slow) DCR: 3 readings/sec (Fast), 2.5 readings/sec (Slow) Response Time (Typical) 680 ms Auto Power-Off 5, 15, 30, 60 minutes, none Operating Temperature 32 F to 104 F (0 to 40 C); 0-70% R.H. 32 F to 104 F (0 to 40 C); 90% R.H. Storage Temperature -4 F to 122 F (-20 to +50 C); 0-80% R.H. -4 F to 104 F (-20 to 50 C); 0-90% R.H. Low Battery Indication (Typical) 6.8 V Battery Life (Typical) 16 hours using alkaline battery (at 1 kHz with 100 DUT, backlight off), 6 hours using Ni-MH (880 only) Power Consumption (Typical) 28 mA (under full power battery) for operation/ 2 A (11 A 880 only) after power-off. Power Requirements 9V battery or Ext. AC adapter*: DC 12 Vmin -15 Vmax. (load 50 mA Min.) Dimensions (L x W x H) 7.5" x 3.5" x 1.6" (190 x 90 x 41) mm Weight 0.767 lbs (348 g) without battery Safety EN61010-1:2001, EU Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Meets EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, EN61326-1:2006 Three-Year Warranty Standard Accessories Banana-to-alligator test leads, 9 V battery, mini USB interface cable, manual, AC adapter* (879B only) Banana-to-alligator test leads, Ni-MH 9 V battery, mini USB interface cable, Quick Start insert, AC adapter* shorting plate, four-terminal shielded Kelvin clip test leads (TL8KC1), SMD tweezer (TL8SM) * The 879B and 880 include a 120 V AC adapter. For a 230 V AC adapter, order model 879B-220 V or 880-220 V. The AC adapters are optional accessories for the 878B. 4 www.bkprecision.com 40,000-Count Dual-Display Handheld LCR Meters Models 878B, 879B, and 880 Specifications (cont.) Accuracy Specifications 100 kHz** 10 kHz* Inductance 1 kHz 100 Hz*/120 Hz Accuracy is expressed as (% of reading + number of last significant digits) for readings falling within 10% to 100% of full scale of range. Valid after 30 minutes of warm up time, operation at 23 C + 5 C, <75% R.H. and slowest measurement speed. 880 only: When selecting a test signal level of 0.3V, the measurement accuracy is twice the accuracy listed in the table. Range Max Display Lx Accuracy (878B & 879B) Lx Accuracy (880 only) DF (Dx <0.5) (878B & 879B) DF (Dx <0.5) (880 only) Measurement Mode 1000 H 1000.0 H 1.5% + 3 digits 1% + 3 digits 1.5% + 50 digits 1% + 3 digits Parallel 400 H 399.99 H 0.7% + 2 digits 0.35% +2 digits 0.7% + 50 digits 0.35% +2 digits Parallel 40 H 39.999 H 0.7% + 2 digits 0.1% + 2 digits 0.7% + 50 digits 0.1% + 2 digits Series/ Parallel (Parallel)** 4000 mH 4 H** 3999.9 mH 3.9999 H** 0.5% + 1 digits 0.1% + 2 digits 0.5% + 50 digits 0.1% + 2 digits Series Series/Parallel** 400 mH 399.99 mH 0.6% + 2 digits 0.1% + 2 digits 0.6% + 50 digits 0.1% + 2 digits Series 40 mH 39.999 mH 0.9% + 2 digits 0.45% + 2 digits 0.9% + 50 digits 0.45% + 2 digits Series 4 mH 3.9999 mH 2.8% + 3 digits 1.40% + 5 digits 2.8% + 50 digits Not Specified Series 100 H 100.00 H 1.5% + 3 digits 1% + 3 digits 1.5% + 50 digits 1% + 3 digits Parallel 40 H 39.999 H 0.7% + 2 digits 0.35% + 2 digits 0.7% + 50 digits 0.35% + 3 digits Parallel 4000 mH 4 H** 3999.9 mH 3.9999 H** 0.7% + 2 digits 0.1% + 2 digits 0.7% + 50 digits 0.1% + 2 digits Series/ Parallel (Parallel)** 400 mH 399.99 mH 0.5% + 1 digits 0.1% + 2 digits 0.5% + 50 digits 0.1% + 2 digits Series Series/ Parallel 40 mH 39.999 mH 0.6% + 2 digits 0.1% + 2 digits 0.6% + 50 digits 0.1% + 2 digits Series 4000 H 4 mH** 3999.9 H 3.9999 mH** 0.9% + 2 digits 0.45% + 2 digits 0.9% + 50 digits 0.45% + 2 digits Series 400 H 399.99 H 2.8% + 3 digits 1.4% + 5 digits 2.8% + 50 digits Not Specified Series 1000 mH 1000.0 mH 1.5% + 3 digits 0.8% + 3 digits 1.5% + 50 digits 0.8% + 3 digits Parallel 400 mH 399.99 mH 0.7% + 2 digits 0.35% + 2 digits 0.7% + 50 digits 0.35% + 2 digits Series/ Parallel (Parallel)** 40 mH 39.999 mH 0.5% + 1 digits 0.1% + 2 digits 0.5% + 50 digits 0.1% + 2 digits Series Series/ Parallel** 4000 H 4 mH** 3999.9 H 3.9999 mH** 0.6% + 2 digits 0.3% + 2 digits 0.6% + 50 digits 0.3% + 2 digits Series 400 H 399.99 H 0.9% + 2 digits 0.45% + 2 digits 0.9% +50 digits 0.45% + 2 digits Series 40 H 39.99 H 2.8% + 3 digits 1.4% + 5 digits 2.8% + 50 digits Not Specified Series 100 mH 399.99 mH N/A 1.5% + 5 digits N/A 1.5% + 5 digits Parallel 40 mH 39.999 mH N/A 1.5% + 2 digits N/A 1.5% + 2 digits Parallel 4 mH 3.9999 mH N/A 0.5% + 2 digits N/A 0.5% + 2 digits Series/ Parallel 400 H 399.99 H N/A 0.5% + 2 digits N/A 0.5% + 2 digits Series 40 H 39.999 H N/A 0.8% + 5 digits N/A 0.8% + 5 digits Series 4 H 3.999 H N/A 2.5% + 10 digits N/A Not Specified Series * = Models 879B & 880 only, ** = Model 880 only 5 www.bkprecision.com 40,000-Count Dual-Display Handheld LCR Meters Models 878B, 879B, and 880 100 kHz** 10 kHz* Capacitance 1 kHz 100 Hz*/120 Hz Specifications (cont.) 6 Range Max Display Cx Accuracy (878B & 879B) Cx Accuracy (880 only) DF (Dx <0.5) (878B & 879B) DF (Dx <0.5) (880 only) Measurement Mode 20 mF 20.000 mF 8% + 3 digits 5% + 5 digits 8% + 50 digits 5% + 5 digits Series 4000 F (4 mF)** 3999.9 F (3.9999 mF)** 2% + 2 digits 1% + 3 digits 2% + 50 digits 1% + 3 digits Series 400 F 399.99 F 0.7% + 2 digits 0.35% + 2 digits 0.7% + 50 digits 0.35% + 2 digits Series 40 F 39.999 nF 0.5% + 1 digits 0.1% + 2 digits 0.5% + 50 digits 0.1% + 2 digits Series 4000 nF 4 F** 3999.9 nF 3.9999 F** 0.5% + 1 digits 0.1% + 2 digits 0.5% + 50 digits 0.1% + 2 digits Series/ Parallel 400 nF 399.99 nF 0.5% + 2 digits 0.1% + 2 digits 0.5% + 50 digits 0.1% + 2 digits Series/ Parallel (Parallel)** 40 nF 39.999 nF 0.7% + 1 digits 0.35% + 3 digits 0.7% + 50 digits 0.35% + 3 digits Parallel 4 nF 3.9999 nF 2.5% + 2 digits 1.25% + 5 digits 2.5% + 50 digits Not Specified Parallel 1000 F 1000.0 F 3.7% + 3 digits 2% + 5 digits 3.7% + 50 digits 2% + 5 digits Series 400 F 399.99 F 2% + 2 digits 1% + 3 digits 2% + 50 digits 1% + 3 digits Series 40 F 39.999 F 0.7% + 2 digits 0.35% + 2 digits 0.7% + 50 digits 0.35% + 2 digits Series 4000 nF 4 F** 3999.9 nF 3.9999 F** 0.5% + 1 digit 0.1% + 2 digits 0.5% + 50 digit 0.1% + 2 digits Series 400 nF 399.99 nF 0.5% + 2 digits 0.1% + 2 digits 0.5% + 50 digits 0.1% + 2 digits Series/ Parallel 40 nF 39.999 nF 0.5% + 2 digits 0.1% + 2 digits 0.5% + 50 digits 0.1% + 2 digits Series/ Parallel (Parallel)** 4000 pF 4 nF** 3999.9 pF 3.9999 nF** 0.7% + 2 digits 0.35% + 3 digits 0.7% + 50 digits 0.35% + 3 digits Parallel 400 pF 399.9 pF 2.5% + 2 digits 1.25% + 5 digits 2.5% + 50 digits Not Specified Parallel 100 F 100.00 F 3.9% + 5 digits 3% + 5 digits 3.9% + 50 digits 3% + 5 digits Series 40 F 39.999 F 3.7% + 3 digits 1.5% + 3 digits 3.7% + 50 digits 1.5% + 3 digits Series 4000 nF 4 nF** 3999.9 nF 3.9999 nF** 0.7% + 2 digits 0.35% + 2 digits 0.7% + 50 digits 0.35% + 2 digits Series 400 nF 399.99 nF 0.5% + 2 digits 0.1% + 2 digits 0.5% + 50 digits 0.1% + 2 digits Series 40 nF 39.999 nF 0.5% + 1 digit 0.1% + 2 digits 0.5% + 50 digit 0.1% + 2 digits Series/ Parallel 4000 pF 3999.9 nF 0.5% + 2 digits 0.1% + 2 digits 0.5% + 50 digits 0.1% + 2 digits Series/ Parallel (Parallel)** 400 pF 399.99 pF 0.7% + 2 digits 0.35% + 3 digits 0.7% + 50 digits 0.35% + 3 digits Parallel 40 pF 39.99 pF 2.5% + 2 digits 1.5% + 5 digits 2.5% + 50 digits Not Specified Parallel 10 F 10.000 F N/A 6% + 20 digits N/A 6% + 20 digits Series 4 F 3.9999 F N/A 2.5% + 10 digits N/A 2.5% + 10 digits Series 400 nF 399.99 nF N/A 0.8% + 5 digits N/A 0.8% + 5 digits Series 40 nF 39.999 nF N/A 0.5% + 2 digits N/A 0.5% + 2 digits Series/ Parallel 4 nF 3.9999 nF N/A 0.5% + 2 digit N/A 0.5% + 2 digit Parallel 400 pF 399.99 pF N/A 0.8% + 2 digits N/A 0.8% + 2 digits Parallel 40 pF 39.999 pF N/A 1.2% + 5 digits N/A 1.2% + 5 digits Parallel 4 pF 4.999 pF N/A Not Specified N/A Not Specified Parallel * = Models 879B & 880 only, ** = Model 880 only www.bkprecision.com 40,000-Count Dual-Display Handheld LCR Meters Models 878B, 879B, and 880 100 Hz*/120 Hz/ 1 kHz/10 kHz* 100 kHz** 100 Hz/120 Hz/ 1 kHz/ 10 kHz ESR (879B) Impedance** Resistance/Impedance* Specifications (cont.) Range Max Display R/Zx Accuracy (878B - 879B) R/Zx Accuracy (880 only) Accuracy (878B - 879B) Accuracy (880 only) Measurement Mode 10 M 10.000 M 5.5% + 3 digits 3% + 3 digits 3.2 1.75 Parallel 4000 k 3999.9 k 2.5% + 2 digits 1% + 3 digits 1.5 0.75 Parallel 400 k 399.99 k 0.7% + 2 digits 0.35% + 2 digits 0.4 0.25 Parallel 40 k 39.999 k 0.5% + 2 digits 0.1% + 2 digits 0.3 0.1 Series/ Parallel (Parallel)** 4000 4 k** 3999.9 3.9999 k** 0.5% + 2 digits 0.1% + 2 digits 0.3 0.1 Series/ Parallel 400 399.99 0.5% + 2 digits 0.1% + 2 digits 0.3 0.1 Series 40 39.999 0.7% + 2 digits 0.35% + 2 digits 0.4 0.25 Series 4 3.9999 2% + 2 digits 1% + 3 digits 1.2 0.6 Series 0.4 ** 0.3999 ** Not Specified 3% + 5 digits Not Specified Not Specified Series 10 M 10.000 M N/A 8.0% + 20 digits N/A 4.6 Parallel 4 M 3.9999 M N/A 3% + 10 digits N/A 1.75 Parallel 400 k 399.99 k N/A 1.2% + 5 digits N/A 0.69 Parallel 40 k 39.999 k N/A 0.8% + 2 digits N/A 0.46 Parallel 4 k 3.9999 k N/A 0.5% + 2 digits N/A 0.3 Series/ Parallel 400 399.99 N/A 0.5% + 2 digits N/A 0.3 Series 40 39.999 N/A 0.8% + 5 digits N/A 0.46 Series 4 3.9999 N/A 2.5% + 10 digits N/A 1.43 Series 0.4 3.9999 N/A 6% + 20 digits N/A Not Specified Series Range Max Display ESR Accuracy Measurement Mode 1000 999.9 0.5% + 2 digits Series 100 99.99 0.5% + 2 digits Series 10 9.999 0.7% + 2 digits Series 1 .9999 2% + 2 digits Series * = Models 879B & 880 only, ** = Model 880 only 7 www.bkprecision.com 40,000-Count Dual-Display Handheld LCR Meters Models 878B, 879B and 880 DCR (880) Specifications (cont.) Range Max Display Accuracy 20 M 20.000 M 2 %+20 digits 4 M 3.9999 M 1%+10 digits 400 k 399.99 k 0.5%+5 digits 40 k 39.999 k 0.1%+2 digits 4 k 3.9999 k 0.1%+2 digits 400 399.99 0.1%+2 digits 40 39.999 0.1%+2 digits 4 3.9999 0.5%+10 digits 0.4 0.3999 2%+20 digits Notes: Equivalent series resistance (ESR) accuracy for the 880 is calculated according to the following formula: Rse = Xx x Oe where Xx is the measured impedance, 2fLx or 8 v052316 1 2fCx , and Oe is the phase angle accuracy, e x . 180 www.bkprecision.com Mouser Electronics Authorized Distributor Click to View Pricing, Inventory, Delivery & Lifecycle Information: B&K Precision: 878B-NIST 880-NIST-IN&OUT