The Agilent/Keysight U1701B is a handheld capacitance meter engineered for rapid, accurate capacitor characterization across a broad measurement range. Designed for electronics assembly, passive component troubleshooting, and quality control, this meter combines precision measurement capability with intelligent sorting and analysis functions. The 4½-digit display delivers readings to 11,000 counts with automatic polarity indication and backlight operation.
– Technical Specifications
Capacitance Measurement Range: 1000 pF to 199.99 mF
Resolution: Ranges from 0.1 pF (1000.0 pF range) to 0.01 mF (199.99 mF range), with intermediate steps across nF and µF scales.
Accuracy: Temperature-compensated to 23 °C ± 5 °C, <80% RH. Typical performance: ±0.5% + 3 counts (100 nF to 100 µF ranges); ±1.0% + 10 counts (1000 pF range); ±2.0% + 5 counts (199.99 mF range). Full accuracy maintained 0 °C to 50 °C.
Measuring Rate: 5 times/s (≤100 µF); 0.86 times/s (1000 µF); 0.13 times/s (10 mF); 0.006 times/s (199.99 mF).
Display: 4½-digit dual LCD, 11,000 counts maximum resolution. Automatic polarity. Backlight and secondary display for extended functionality.
Power: 9 V alkaline battery (ANSI/NEDA 1604A or IEC 6LR61). AC adapter available.
Operating Environment: 0 °C to 50 °C (full accuracy); humidity ≤80% RH at ≤31 °C, decreasing linearly to 50% RH at 50 °C. Temperature coefficient: 0.1 × (specified accuracy)/°C.
– Key Features
• Compare Mode with 25 user-defined High/Low limit sets; audible and visible alerts; non-volatile memory
• Tolerance Mode with selectable 1%, 5%, 10%, 20% tolerance bands
• Relative Mode to offset residual lead capacitance
• Hold function for measurement freezing
• Min/Max/Average recording and statistics
• Data logging to PC via optional IR-to-USB cable (U5481B)
– Typical Applications
Electronics assembly verification, passive component sorting, in-circuit capacitor troubleshooting, production quality control, and field service diagnostics.
– Compatibility & Integration
Optional IR-to-USB cable (U5481B) enables PC-based data acquisition and logging workflows.
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