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Operating  Features 

1. 

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Y2 

digit  LCD  (1999)'  0.55" 

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decimal  point,  range, over­

range  and  low  battery  indicators. 

2. 

Zero  Capacitance  Ad

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ust  Knob: 

Use  to  adjust  to  zero,  approx. 

± 20  pF  (200 pF,  2000 pF  and  20  nF  ranges  only). 

3. 

.. +. 

-" 

Input  Connectors  and  Jacks: 

Polarized  for  polarized 

capacitors. 

4. 

Range  Select  Switch: 

Rotary  switch  for  selecting  ranges  (9  ranges 

from  200  pF  to  20  mF  [20,000  JJF]). 

The CX-920A Digital Capacitance  Meter  displays  readings  on  a  3� 

digit  LCD.  The  9 ranges  give  precision  readings  from  0.1  pF  to  20 mF 

(20,000 JJF).  These  ranges  cover  virtually  all  the capacitors  used  in elec­

tronic  engineering  labs,  production,  service  shops  and  schools.  This 
meter  can  be  used  to  check  tolerances,  sort  values,  select  precision 
values,  measure  unmarked  capacitors,  select  matched  sets  plus 

measure  cable,  switch  or  PCB  layout  capacitances. Battery operation, 

light  weight  and  compactness  makes  the  CX-920A  a  truly  portable  in­

strument. 

Model  CX-920A  Specifications 

General 

Display: 

Y, 

digit  LCD,  0.55" 

with  polarity 

Overrange  Indication: 

A "1" with  the 3  least  significant digits blanked. 

Operating  Environment: 

O°C  to 50°C  (below  70%  relative  humidity). 

Storage  Environment: 

-

20°C  to  6O°C  battery  removed  and  below 

80%  relative  humidity. 

Temperature  Coefficient: 

0.1  x  specified  accuracy per  °C,  which  is 

only  applicable  for  the  temperature  range  of  <18°C  or  >28°C. 

Power: 

9V alkaline or carbon-zinc  battery  (NEDA 1604). 

Battery 

Life:  150  hours typical  with carbon-zinc  cells. 

Battery  Indicator: 

Display indicates when  battery is  below  operating 

voltage. 

Dimensions,  Weight: 

151  mm  long  x  70  mm  wide  x  38  mm  thick 

(6" 

x  2.8" x  1.5"),  200  g  (7 oz.). 

Capacitance: 
Range 

200  pF 
2000 pF 

20  nF  (.02 JJF) 

200 nF  (.2  JJF) 
2  JJF 

20  JJF 

200  JJF 

2000  uF 

20 mF  (20,000 JJF) 

Resolution 

0.1  pF 

1  pF 

10 pF 

100 pF 

1  nF 

10  nF 

100  nF 

JJF 

10  JJF 

-2-

Accuracy 

± 0.5%  of  rdg + 1 D + 0.5  pF 

±0.5%  of  rdg + lD 

±0.5%  of  rdg + lD 

± 0.5%  of  rdg + 10 

± 0.5%  of  rdg + 10 

±0.5%  of  rdg + lD 

±0.5%  of  rdg + lD 

±2%  of  rdg+1D 

±4%  of  rdg + lD 

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Summary of Contents for CX-920A

Page 1: ...ER o o o i 2OI F 2iJF 200nF ZOOI F 10 2ilnF 200J 200J iJF pF 200 pF OFF I OFF TO CONVERT nF TO IF MOVE DeCIMAL LEFT 3 PLACES mF TO F Move DECIMAL RIGHT 3 PLACES CX 920A Lc J c J DISCHARGE CAPACITOR BEFORE CONNECTING w w w E l e c t r i c a l P a r t M a n u a l s c o m ...

Page 2: ...3112 Digit LCD 0 55 H Zero Adjustment 2IXM 2lXIJ F 20 mf TO CONVERT nF TO IIF MOVE DECIMAL LEFT 3 PLACES mF TO IF MOVE DECIMAL RIGHT J PLACES CX 920A S t I l Lt DISCHARGE CAPACITOR BEFORE CONNECTING 1 w w w E l e c t r i c a l P a r t M a n u a l s c o m ...

Page 3: ...e CX 920A a truly portable in strument Model CX 920A Specifications General Display 3 Y digit LCD 0 55 H with polarity Overrange Indication A 1 with the 3 least significant digits blanked Operating Environment O C to 50 C below 70 relative humidity Storage Environment 20 C to 6O C battery removed and below 80 relative humidity Temperature Coefficient 0 1 x specified accuracy per C which is only ap...

Page 4: ...ds together This will cause a large power drain on the battery and will show an overrange on all r 3nges Capacitance Measurement 1 Insert any test leads or fixtures and rotate range selector to a range on the capacitance scale higher than the expected capacitance to be measured 2 If the 200 pF 2000 pF or 20 nF range has been selected and the display does not read zero use the zero adjust knob to b...

Page 5: ...apacitance Test Method To test a large unknown capacitance of more than 20 000 I F use the following procedure 1 Select a capacitor with a known value over 10 000 I F and as close to 20 000 I F as possible this value becomes Ck 2 Place the unknown capacitor Cx in series with the known value capacitor see Figure 1 3 Measure the capacitance of this series combination The measured value becomes Cs 4 ...

Page 6: ...CE MENT DISCONNECT TEST LEADS FROM ANY ENERGIZED CIRCUITS TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD 1 Remove the two 2 screws in the rear cover of the case and lift the back off from the front section 2 Replace battery with a 9 V battery and be sure to observe polarity 3 Carefully replace the rear cover and replace the two 2 screws Fuse Replacement 1 Remove the two 2 screws in the rear cover of the case and lift the ...

Page 7: ...CX 920A Schematic Diagram 11 I ii i I I 88 i 0000SO000000 6 1 il Ii I l w w w E l e c t r i c a l P a r t M a n u a l s c o m ...

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Page 9: ... defect in material or workmanship NTE Electronic Inc s liability is limited in its sole discretion to the repair or replacement of the UNIT with a new or reconditioned model of equiva lent quality In the event of replacement with a new or reconditioned model the replacement will continue the warranty period of the original UNIT IN NO EVENT WILL NET ELECTRONIC INC OR ITS AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY I...

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