B&K Precision 879B

The 878B, 879B, and 880 40,000-count handheld LCR meters measure inductance, capacitance, and resistance quickly and precisely. The 879B and 880 also measures impedance, Theta, DCR, 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 meter also includes 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.

Features & Benefits

40,000 counts resolution on primary and 10,000 counts resolution on secondary display
L, C, R, and Z (879B & 880 only) primary measurements
Automatic calculation of secondary parameters D, Q, Theta, ESR (Theta/ESR for 879B &880 only), and DCR (880 only)
Accuracy up to 0.1% and selectable test frequencies up to 100 kHz (880 only)
Fast auto range design for rapid, easy component measurements
Auto detect mode for automatic component type identification and measurement type selection (880 only)
Relative mode
Visible and audible tolerance mode
Backlit display (879B & 880 only)
Data Hold and Min/Max/Average recording
USB (Virtual COM) interface
SCPI compliant commands for remote communication
Software for datalogging and front panel emulation available as free download
Configurable power-up-states
All commonly requested accessories included (880 only)

Applications

Passive component troubleshooting
Electronic assembly
Quality control (component sorting)