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SPECIFICATIONS 

 

Specifications 

Open circuit probe voltage  

15mV pp (typical) 

Output test frequency 

100 KHz sine wave (typical) 

 

Measures ESR 

ESR range ohms 

0.1 – 30 

(25 segment LED bar scale) Beeps from 1 to 5 beeps depending on 
ESR of capacitor 

 

Measures DCR 

DCR range ohms  

0.5 - 30 flashing  

 

 

the LED 

Power 

 

One 9V battery or  

 

 

an external AC  

 

 

adapter (9V DC  

 

 

150mA 5.5mm x  

 

 

2.1 mm center  

 

 

pin+) 

Power drain 

10mA typical 

Dimensions 

2.1" x 3.6" x 6.0" 

 
 

NOTE:  

Specifications and information are subject to change without 

notice. Please visit www.bkprecision.com for the most current product 
information. 

 

Summary of Contents for 881

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIÓNES In Circuit ESR DCR Cap Tester Model 881 MEDIDOR DE RESISTENCIA ESR DSR DE CAPACITORES MODELO 881 ...

Page 2: ...nt 2 Some equipment may be wired as a hot chassis type equipment using two wire power plugs are always suspect and it may even include those with polarized plugs Never touch chassis of hot chassis type equipment to avoid the possibility of a serious possibly fatal electrical shock 3 Don t expose yourself needlessly to high voltage only remove housings and covers when necessary 4 Familiarize yourse...

Page 3: ...eps from 1 to 5 beeps depending on ESR of capacitor Measures DCR DCR range ohms 0 5 30 flashing the LED Power One 9V battery or an external AC adapter 9V DC 150mA 5 5mm x 2 1 mm center pin Power drain 10mA typical Dimensions 2 1 x 3 6 x 6 0 NOTE Specifications and information are subject to change without notice Please visit www bkprecision com for the most current product information ...

Page 4: ...st modes ESR or DCR ESR 4 ESR or DCR Indicator Indicate the ESR or DCR 5 Colored chart The three colored chart that show typical ESR readings of good fair and bad capacitors depending on their capacitance 6 Square connector Capacitance 7 Bat Low Indicates battery condition 8 AC Adapter Jack 9V DC 100mA center pin adapter input ...

Page 5: ...5 In Circuit ESR DCR Capacitor Tester MODEL 881 8 7 6 ...

Page 6: ...ng on their capacitance OPERATION 1 Place the mode switch to the position for measurement 2 Turn the unit on and wait for it to beep once to indicate it is ready 3 Hold the tweezers test probe cross the capacitor leads to measure ESR of the capacitor 4 Read the ESR of the capacitor according to the LED bar scale and three colored chart APPLICATIONS Using the tester to measure electrolytic capacito...

Page 7: ...capacitor with higher voltage ratings and used in circuits not requiring particularly low ESR may still work adequately in the yellow area However the modem solid circuits such as switch power supplies require low ESR capacitor The ESR of a good capacitor depends upon the type of material value and voltage rating On the ESR mode the meter will indicate that a shorted capacitor is good because the ...

Page 8: ...he inductor has a large inductance at 100 kHz test frequency and have no affect on the ESR reading For example there are motor switch power supply transformer and TV yoke windings etc On the ESR mode the meter is an AC ohm meter it can be used to measure low value non inductive resistors It also may be used to measure small inductors and compare meter reading to the known good inductors Measures D...

Page 9: ...ation form on www bkprecision com within fifteen 15 days of purchase Exclusions This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs The warranty is void if the serial number is altered defaced or removed B K Precision Corp shall not be liable for any consequential damages including without limitation damages resulting fr...

Page 10: ...account must include payment in the form of a money order or credit card For the most current repair charges please visit www bkprecision com and click on service repair Return all merchandise to B K Precision Corp with pre paid shipping The flat rate repair charge for Non Warranty Service does not include return shipping Return shipping to locations in North American is included for Warranty Serv...

Page 11: ...11 22820 Savi Ranch Parkway Yorba Linda California 92887 www bkprecision com 2006 B K Precision Corporation Printed in 481 417 001 ...

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