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BK Precision 830C User Manual

BK Precision 830C
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Model 830C, 890C
Dual Display
Capacitance Meter
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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BK Precision 830C Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBK Precision
Model830C
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Guidelines and Precautions

Avoid Explosive Atmospheres

Ensures safe operation in environments without flammable gases or fumes.

Keep Away From Live Circuits

Emphasizes that only qualified personnel should access internal components.

Do Not Substitute or Modify Instrument

Warns against using unauthorized parts or modifying the instrument.

Understand Warnings and Cautions

General Safety Guidelines

Safe Operating Practices

Guidelines for safe operation including environmental limits and handling precautions.

Meter Power Supply Options

External Power Adapter Warning

Front Panel Button Identification

Explains the color coding and primary functions of the front panel buttons.

Button Label Color Meanings

Instrument Powering Options

Battery Installation Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for installing a 9V battery into the meter.

Battery Compartment Illustration

Secure Battery Installation

Details on inserting the 9V battery with correct polarity into the compartment.

Connecting External Power Source

AC Adapter Requirements and Warnings

AC Adapter Connection Steps

Steps for connecting the AC adapter, including battery polarity check and warnings.

Low Battery Indicator Alert

Backlight Control (On/Off)

Instructions on how to turn the LCD backlight on and off using the HI/LO button.

Power-On Configuration Options

Resetting HI/LO Limits to Default

Procedure to reset high and low limit values to factory default settings using specific buttons.

Checking Firmware Version

Navigating the Setup Menu

Configuration Parameter Details

Baud Rate Configuration (bAUd)

Changing Baud Rate Procedure

Parity Setting (PArt)

Data Bits Setting (Data)

Echo Function Setting (ECHO)

Print-Only Mode (Prnt)

Changing Print-Only Setting Procedure

Toggling Key Beep Procedure

Changing Lock Buttons Setting Procedure

Changing Auto Power Off Setting Procedure

Backlit Display Timer (bLIt)

Changing Backlight Off State Procedure

Backlight Brightness On State (bON)

Changing Backlight On State Procedure

Factory Reset Option (dEFA)

Resetting Parameters Procedure

Instructions to reset settings by pressing and holding the HOLD/SAVE button for two seconds.

Core Operation Instructions

Data Hold and Trigger Hold Function

Allows freezing the display to hold the measured value until data hold is turned off.

Using Trigger Hold

Static Recording Measurements

Understanding Static Recording Modes

Minimum Recording Mode

Relative Mode Measurements

Zeroing Meter with Relative Mode

Tolerance Measurement Function

Setting Tolerance: Standard Component

Instructions to insert a known 'good' component as the standard reference value.

Warning: Discharge Capacitors

Storing Reference and Activating Tolerance

Component Compare Mode

Setting Compare Mode: Initial Step

Setting Compare Mode: Advanced Steps

Exiting Compare Mode

Setting High and Low Limits

Configuring Low Limit Values

Exiting HI/LO Limit Setup Menu

PC Remote Communication

USB Virtual COM Port Configuration

Instrument Command Protocols

SCPI Command Syntax and Query Format

CONFigure Command Subsystem

CONFigure Capacitance Command

Sets capacitance range, accepting parameters for units like pF, nF, μF, mF.

CONFigure Function Query

CALCulate Function Subsystem

Enables or disables calculation functions like NULL, TOLerance, LIMit, AVERage, NONE.

CALCulate Function Setting Command

CALCulate Function Query

CALCulate Null Offset Query

CALCulate Average Subsystem

Queries values for static dynamic recording functions (MAXimum, MINimum, AVERage, PRESent).

CALCulate Average State Command

CALCulate Limit Subsystem

Sets the mode or value for the Limit function, including upper and lower limits.

CALCulate Limit Query

CALCulate Tolerance Range Command

CALCulate Tolerance Base Query

Trigger Signal Subsystem

Trigger Source Setting Command

Selects a source for the trigger signal: BUS (command) or IMMediate (internal).

Measurement Data Subsystem

Fetch Measurement Data Query

Returns the primary display value from the output buffer, representing measurements taken.

System Configuration Subsystem

System Error Query

Queries the error message, returning number and error string.

System Beep Setting Command

System Auto Power Off Timer Command

Status Query

Queries the status of the meter, returning a 21-character status string.

Measurement Best Practices

Pre-Measurement Capacitor Discharge

Tip to disconnect power and discharge capacitors to avoid damage or hazards.

Capacitance Measurement Technique

Measuring Large Capacitors (>1000μF)

Discharge capacitor first and select suitable range for faster measurement of >1000μF.

Handling Very Large Capacitors

Guard Terminal Benefits for Accuracy

Instrument Specifications Overview

Conditions for Specification Validity

Lists conditions like test socket use, shielding, warm-up time, and accuracy range.

General Specs: Display Details

General Specs: Low Battery Indicator

General Specs: Safety Standard Compliance

Electrical Specifications Details

Accuracy specifications for various capacitance ranges, given as % of reading + counts.

Electrical Specs: Capacitance Accuracy

Instrument Maintenance Guidelines

Important Service Precautions

Warning not to perform service personally; use specified replacement parts and turn off meter.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Troubleshooting Guide Table

Table guiding users to identify and resolve basic problems like no LCD indication or no beeper tone.

Meter Cleaning Procedures

Service and Support Information

Warranty Service Process

Instructions for obtaining warranty service, including RMA process and return address.

Non-Warranty Service Process

Instructions for non-warranty service, including payment methods and return shipping.

Product Limited Warranty Details

Warranty Exclusions and Limitations

Excludes misuse, abuse, unauthorized alterations; limits liability for consequential damages.

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