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About B&K Precision
A Message from the President
It’s hard to imagine that B&K Precision has been serving the electronics industry for 65 years
now. From modest beginnings in a TV repair shop in Chicago, to today’s modern
manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, France, and China; R&D and marketing offices in the US,
Israel, and Romania; and distributors in over 50 countries, B&K has continued to innovate,
strengthen, and expand its product offerings.
Today’s electronic engineers and students may not recall the era of cathode ray tubes, but our
company started by making products to test, repair, and even rejuvenate CRT’s, extending the
life-span of TV sets. With broad changes in technology over the past six decades, we’ve
continued to develop diverse test and measurement solutions, including our DC & AC power
supplies, DC electronic loads, LCR meters, oscilloscopes and signal generators.

"We are commited to
continuing our work of
developing new, exciting
and dependable
equipment to serve your
testing needs."
Introduction
For more than 60 years B&K Precision has
provided test and measurement solutions
to customers from wide-ranging fields
including research and development,
product design, industrial maintenance,
electronic field service, production line
testing, and the educational community,
among others. Universities and technical
schools worldwide have made our
instruments standard equipment in their
training programs.
Since 1951, the B&K Precision name has
represented quality, consistency, and value.
We take pride in supplying outstanding
products and excellent service at fair prices.
Full certification by the International
Organization for Standardization (ISO
9001:2008) reflects our commitment to
quality. Our mission is to maintain the
standards that have built our reputation,
develop new products to meet advancing
needs, and continue providing the products
and service our customers have come to
trust.

Many technical schools and universities around the world use our instruments, particularly our
function and arbitrary waveform generators, multimeters and oscilloscopes, to teach students
about fundamental and advanced electronics. Our commitment to education has led us to the
creation of a program that rewards enterprising schools and students with free test equipment.
As we look forward to the future with our global team of dedicated employees, we are
committed to continuing our work of developing new, exciting and dependable test equipment
to serve your ever changing testing needs.
Sincerely
Victor Tolan
President and CEO

B&K offers a wide range of power test and
general purpose instruments. Our core
products include power supplies and DC electronic loads, battery testers, signal generators
(especially function and arbitrary generators),
component testers, oscilloscopes, spectrum
analyzers, and multimeters. We provide a full
complement of device programmers, video
and cable testers, electrical and battery
testers, and environmental testers. We also
supply a comprehensive array of probes,
leads, adapters, and additional accessories
that make testing easier.
We stand behind every product we ship.
Our warranties are valid worldwide, and
we provide global service and support to
guarantee your satisfaction. A growing
number of our instruments come with a
standard 3-year warranty, covering parts
and labor.
Our in-house technicians work directly with
you to provide any necessary calibrations or
repairs, ensuring optimum performance.

History
B&K Precision helped pioneer the electronic
testing industry, and like so many early
electronics firms, B&K started in a garage.
By 1948, when Americans had begun buying
televisions in large numbers, Chicago
entrepreneur Carl Korn and his partner Philip
Ban responded to the need for
maintenance of often-unreliable sets.
Frustrated by a lack of equipment to easily
test television components, Ban and Korn
began making their own testing devices and
opened Central Television Service Company.
They soon had a thriving business selling
CRT rejuvenators and vacuum tube testers
to other television service shops. By 1951,
Korn had developed what would become B&K
Precision into a company that had branched
out into other areas of electronic testing and
measurement. B&K engineers broke new
ground, earning several patents in the field
of television test equipment, and rapidly
pushed the company to become a worldwide
leader in electronic measurement.

Sefram
St. Etienne,
France

B&K Headquarters
Yorba Linda,
California, USA

B&K R&D Center
Cluj, Romania

Power Itech
Supplies
Nanjing,
China
Subheading

B+K Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan

B&K Brasil
Sao Paolo, Brazil

Dynamics Circuit
Singapore

Global network of partner companies
B&K Precision group member
In 1961, Carl Korn placed B&K Precision
under an umbrella corporation, Dynascan,
comprising a variety of electronics firms.
One of those companies, Cobra Electronics,
came to dominate the Citizen’s Band (CB)
radio phenomenon. Choosing to focus on
radios, Korn sold B&K Precision. Through an
ensuing series of ownership transitions B&K
continued to produce high-quality test and
measurement products.
In 1996, engineer Victor Tolan, headed up a
new ownership team for B&K Precision that
launched a greatly expanded product line.
The company also expanded upon its
American base to better serve international
customers. Company headquarters moved
to southern California to provide improved
service to Asia. In 2004, B&K expanded its
presence in Europe through the acquisition
of Sefram Instruments to better meet
customer needs in the region. With the
acquisition of Motech Industries’ instrument
division in 2011, we strengthened our
expertise in programmable linear and high
power switching power supplies.
B&K Precision has come a long way from its
days in Carl Korn’s garage, but holds fast to
the business ideals of innovation, flexibility,
and solid customer service that has guided
the company from its humble beginnings in
America, while reaching out to embrace the
rapidly expanding global marketplace. We
now provide service and support on four
continents, and our design team draws upon
resources in places as wide-ranging as
Romania, Israel, and Taiwan.

Independent service center

Service center location

sales and service support for that region.
Engineers in China also know us through our
Itech brand. The independent service center
in Singapore services customers in Singapore,
Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Americas – B&K Precision
Our headquarters in Yorba Linda, California
house most of our administrative and
executive functions including research and
design, customer service and repair, and sales
and marketing. The California warehouse
ships to North, Central, and South America,
and our service center provides our
customers with live, one-on-one support.
Our B&K Brasil office supports our
expanding customer base in Brazil and other
South American countries.
Europe – Sefram
Our European customers have become
most familiar with B&K through our Sefram
subsidiary. Sefram’s offices in St. Etienne,
France currently support customers in
Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Our distribution partners
An extensive network of independent
distributors offers B&K Precision products
around the globe. Visit our website to find
your local authorized distributor, and even
view available inventory from participating
distributors. You can buy in confidence,
knowing that all our products carry B&K’s
warranty, and worldwide service and
support.
As B&K Precision keeps growing, we continue
to uphold the standards we set more than a
half-century ago even as we find new answers
to our customers’ needs. Whether you require
measuring devices for a new venture; test
equipment to ensure standards adherence;
technology for teaching budding young
scientists—or instruments for test and
measurement challenges that depend on
quality and accuracy, B&K Precision
Corporation has solutions.

Asia – BK Taiwan, BK China and Itech
Our BK Taiwan and Itech plants primarily
design and manufacture programmable
power supplies and DC loads, and together
with the BK China office provide distribution,

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For an indepth and most up-to-date product information, support, news and more, visit www.bkprecision.com

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Knowledge Base
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how-to guides, technical notes and
other articles.

Product Applications
Browse all of our supported product
and mobile applications.

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CONTENTS
4
6
11
17
19
22
24
26
29

Power Supplies
ATE System & Application-Specific
General Purpose, Programmable
Basic & Education, Non-Programmable
AC Sources / Power Meters

DC Electronic Loads
Modular
Stand-Alone Programmable
Basic

30
32
35
36
37

Oscilloscopes

38
40
42
43
44

Component Testers

45
45
47

Battery Testers

48
51
54
55
56

Signal Generators

57

Spectrum Analyzers

60

Multimeters

65

Electrical Testers

66

Device Programmers & Counters

67

Video & Cable / Environmental Testers

69

Accessories (probes, leads, adapters)

72

Index

DSO/MSO
DSO
Handheld
Economy and Analog

Bench LCR
Handheld LCR
Handheld Capacitance, IC, ESR, Logic
DC Resistance

Overview, Battery Analyzers
Frequency Response Analyzer

True Arbitrary & Function Arbitrary
Digital (DDS)
Pulse
Analog

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POWER SUPPLIES
Clean and reliable power

4

Power Supplies
Table of Contents

Category / Subcategory

Page

ATE System & Application-Specific Power Supplies
ATE and LED

6-7

ATE and Solar

8-9

ATE and Automotive

10

General Purpose Programmable Power Supplies
Single Output

14 -16

Triple Output

11

Dual and Multi-Range

12 -13

Basic & Education Non-Programmable Power Supplies
Single Output

17

Triple Output

18

Multi-Range

18

Battery Eliminators and CV Power Supplies

18

AC Sources & Power Meters
Programmable AC Sources

19

Power Meters

20

Non-Programmable AC Sources

21

Finding the right power supply

Power supply guide

B&K Precision's power supply families cover basic to high
performance, 30 W to 5100 W, single or multiple outputs,
programmable and non-programmable, linear, switching, mixed
mode, multi range (auto), dual range, as well as support for all
industry standard computer interfaces such as USB, GPIB,
and LAN.

Introduction to different power
supply types and the technology
behind them, plus related
terms, specifications and
usage examples.
Visit “Applications” page at
bkprecision.com

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Power Supplies
ATE System Power & LED

NEW
Model 9174B

USB

LAN*

RS232*

GPIB*

RS485*

* optional

9170B/9180B Series Programmable Dual-Range DC Power Supplies
LED mode
With LED mode active, inrush current will be
eliminated or minimized to protect the UUT.

LED mode OFF

Inrush current

*All models except for high voltage models 9184B and
9185B

Output ON

LED mode ON

The 9170B/9180B Series programmable DC
power supplies offer industry leading
performance, designed to meet the most
demanding applications in R&D, design
verification and production test. All 9 models
deliver clean, stable and precise output
power due to the supplies’ exceptionally low
ripple and noise, low temperature coefficient,
excellent regulation and fast transient
response time characteristics. Additionally,
the 9170B/9180B Series offers unique features
not typically found in other power sources on
the market, such as versatile LED test modes,
modular interface card slots, automatic range
selection, and an optional 8-bit bidirectional
digital I/O interface.

Features & Benefits
■■ Single and dual output models with up
to 210 W output power
■■ Exceptionally low ripple and noise 		
(e.g. 0.35 mVrms/3 mVpp for model 9171B)
■■ Fast transient response time of 		
< 50 us most models
■■ Fast command processing time, less than
10 ms
■■ Dual range output with automatic
range selection*
■■ Programmable voltage and current
slew rates
■■ Front and rear panel output
■■ Remote sense terminals
■■ List mode for executing up to 10 stored
test sequences with a maximum of 150
steps in total
■■ Store and recall up to 10 power settings
■■ Overvoltage/overcurrent/		
overtemperature protection 		
(OVP/OCP/OTP) and key-lock function
■■ Application software providing remote
control capability included

Output ON

Current flow during power up with LED mode enabled

Output rating
Low Range

High Range

Load regulation

Ripple and noise*
normal mode

Programming/
readback resolution

Voltage

Current

Voltage

Current

Voltage

Model

Current

0-10 V, 0-10 A

0-20 V, 0-5 A

1

≤ 0.01 %+1 mV

≤ 0.01 %+250 uA

≤ 0.35 mVrms/≤ 3 mVpp

≤ 2 mA rms

< 1 mV

< 1 mA

9171B

0-35 V, 0-3 A

0-70 V, 0-1.5 A

1

≤ 0.01 %+1 mV

≤ 0.01 %+250 uA

≤ 0.5 mVrms/≤ 5 mVpp

≤ 2 mA rms

< 2 mV

< 0.1 mA

9172B

0-10 V, 0-10 A

0-20 V, 0-5 A

2

≤ 0.01 %+1 mV

≤ 0.01 %+250 uA

≤ 0.35 mVrms/≤ 3 mVpp

≤ 2 mA rms

< 1 mV

< 1 mA

9173B

0-35 V, 0-3 A

0-70 V, 0-1.5 A

2

≤ 0.01 %+1 mV

≤ 0.01 %+250 uA

≤ 0.5 mVrms/≤ 5 mVpp

≤ 2 mA rms

< 2 mV

< 0.1 mA

9174B

0-18 V, 0-8 A

0-36 V, 0-4 A

1

≤ 0.01 %+1 mV

≤ 0.01 %+250 uA

≤ 0.35 mVrms/≤ 3 mVpp

≤ 2 mA rms

< 1 mV

< 1 mA

9181B

0-10 V, 0-20 A

0-20 V, 0-10 A

1

≤ 0.01 %+1 mV

≤ 0.01 %+250 uA

≤ 0.35 mVrms/≤ 3 mVpp

≤ 2 mA rms

< 1 mV

< 1 mA

9182B

0-35 V, 0-6 A

0-70 V, 0-3 A

1

≤ 0.01 %+1 mV

≤ 0.01 %+250 uA

≤ 0.5 mVrms/≤ 5 mVpp

≤ 2 mA rms

< 2 mV

< 0.2 mA

9183B

0-100 V, 0-2 A

0-200 V, 0-1 A

1

≤ 0.01 %+1 mV

≤ 0.01 %+250 uA

≤ 1.5 mVrms/≤ 15 mVpp

≤ 2 mA rms

< 10 mV

< 0.1 mA

9184B

0-400 V, 0-0.5 A

0-600 V, 0-0.35 A

1

≤ 0.01 %+1 mV

≤ 0.01 %+250 uA

≤ 4.5 mVrms/≤ 45 mVpp

≤ 2 mA rms

< 10 mV

< 0.01 mA

9185B

*Ripple and noise (20 Hz - 20 MHz)

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No. of
outputs

Example LED test setup

Power Supplies
ATE System Power

XLN Series Family of High Density System Power Supplies
The B&K Precision XLN Series are compact,
programmable, single-output DC power
supplies, suitable for a wide range of
applications. Comparable supplies from
other manufacturers primarily address the
ATE market only, while the XLN Series are
designed for both benchtop users and
system integrators.

USB

Generate, save, and load program lists. View
output characteristic curves and export data to a file.

Standard USB & RS485 and optional GPIB &
LAN interfaces combined with fast average

The GPIB/LAN interface also provides a
built-in web server. This allows users to
configure, control, or monitor the basic
settings of the power supply from a remote
computer using a web browser.

Features

High current
XLN models

High voltage
XLN models

Auxiliary output

5V/1A

-

Master/Slave
operation

Parallel/
Series

Parallel Only

Display
resolution

1 mV/1 mA

10 mV/1 mA

Analog
programming

√

√

Analog
monitoring

-

√

GPIB*

Features & Benefits
■■ Compact, high density, 1U package
■■ USB interface (standard) and GPIB/LAN
(optional)
■■ External analog programming interface
■■ List mode for executing up to 150 step test
sequences from instrument memory
■■ Fast command processing time < 50 ms
■■ Programmable voltage and current slew
rate allow for "soft starting" of loads
■■ Easy to configure master/slave mode for
series or parallel connection up to 4 units
■■ Extensive protection features: OVP,
■■ OCP, OPP, and key-lock function
■■ 100 - 240 V universal AC input with power
factor corrections
■■ Control up 31 power supplies from one
PC via RS485 interface

command processing times of less than
50 ms make the XLN Series ideal for ATE
applications. The XLN Series support SCPI
IEEE488.2 and come with LabVIEW™
drivers and application software.

For benchtop applications, these power
supplies offer built-in voltage and current
meters displaying setting and output values
concurrently, as well as an intuitive user
interface with full keypad and rotary knob.

LAN*

* optional

pwrApp for iPad, iPhone & iPod touch

Voltage and current values can also be
programmed through the analog interface by
applying a voltage or current source. High
voltage models also provide additional
monitoring functions such as output voltage/
current montoring and indicators for
regulation mode (CC or CV) and fault alarms.
High current

High voltage

Specifications

XLN3640

XLN6024

XLN8018

XLN10014

XLN15010

XLN30052

XLN60026

GPIB & LAN version

XLN3640-GL

XLN6024-GL

XLN8018-GL

XLN10014-GL

XLN15010-GL

XLN30052-GL

XLN60026-GL

Output voltage

0-36 V

0-60 V

0-80 V

0-100 V

5 -150 V

5 - 300 V

5 - 600 V

Output current

0-40 A

0-24 A

0-18 A

0-14.4 A

0.04 - 10.4 A

0.02 - 5.2 A

0.01 - 2.6 A

Load
regulation

Voltage

≤ 8 mV

≤ 8 mV

≤ 10 mV

≤ 12 mV

≤ 17 mV

≤ 32 mV

≤ 62 mV

Current

≤ 8 mA

≤ 7 mA

≤ 6.5 mA

≤ 6 mA

≤ 0.1% + 30 mA

≤ 0.1% + 15.6 mA

≤ 0.1% + 7.8 mA

Programming
accuracy

Voltage

0.05% + 10 mV

0.05% + 15 mV

0.05% + 20 mV

0.05% + 25 mV

0.05% + 75 mV

0.05% + 150 mV

0.05% + 300 mV

Current

0.05% + 10 mA

0.05% + 18 mA

0.05% + 7 mA

0.05% + 6 mA

0.1% + 30 mA

0.1% + 15.6 mA

0.1% + 7.8 mA

Voltage

≤ 5 mVrms/
≤ 60 mVpp

≤ 6 mVrms/
≤ 70 mVpp

≤ 7 mVrms/
≤ 80 mVpp

≤ 8 mVrms/
≤ 80 mVpp

≤ 10 mVrms/
≤ 100 mVpp

≤ 25 mVrms/
≤ 150 mVpp

≤ 50 mVrms/
≤ 300 mVpp

Current

≤ 90 mA

≤ 70 mA

≤ 50 mA

≤ 40 mA

≤ 15 mA

≤ 10 mA

≤ 5 mA

Ripple and
noise

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Power Supplies
ATE System Power & Solar

PVS Series High Power Programmable DC Power Supplies

USB

The PVS Series delivers programmable output power up to 5.1 kW and is well suited for bench
use, ATE systems integration, R&D, design verification, production test, and high voltage
testing. The low-noise characteristic of the PVS Series makes these instruments particularly
ideal for motor inverter testing. When operated with the optional SAS software, these power
supplies can be used for solar array testing applications.
Model
Output ratings

PVS60085

Ripple & noise
(20 Hz to 20 MHz)
Programming
accuracy

PVS10005

Voltage

600 V

1000 V

Current

8.5 A

5A

Power
Load regulation

PVS60085MR

Voltage

5100 W

3000 W

5000 W

60 mV

100 mV

Current

8.5 mA

5 mA

Voltage

≤ 100 mVrms / ≤ 500 mVpp

≤ 100 mVrms / ≤ 600 mVpp

Current

15 mA

10 mA

Voltage

400 mV

700 mV

Current

0.03% + 3.5 mA

0.03% + 2 mA

Dimensions (W x H x D)

420 mm x 88 mm x 532 mm

Weight

14.6 kg

Model PVS60085MR is a multi-ranging supply allowing any combination of the rated voltage and current up to the
maximum output power of 3000 W.

Application software
PC software is provided for front panel emulation, generating and executing test sequences or
logging measurement data without the need to write source code.
■■ Save and load list files to/from the power supply’s internal memory.
■■ Create an unlimited number of external list files to be executed from PC memory. Save and

recall list files to/from the PC.
■■ Log voltage, current, and power values as well as time stamp, CV/CC, and output status.
■■ Remote monitoring on iOS, Android, or Windows 8 compatible tablets or smart phones via

NI Data Dashboard for LabVIEW apps. Quickly develop a custom dashboard consisting of
one (smart phone) or several (tablet) indicators, charts, or gauges to monitor your
power supply.

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LAN

RS232

GPIB

Features & Benefits
■■ Compact, high power density, 2U package
■■ Convenient single-phase AC input 		
configuration
■■ Fast transient response time of ≤ 0.5 ms
■■ Standard USB (virtual COM), RS232,
GPIB and LAN interfaces supporting SCPI
commands
■■ External analog programming and 		
monitoring interface
■■ Extensive protection features: OVP, OCP,
OPP, OTP, foldback protection mode, and
key-lock function
Web server interface
The PVS Series models provide a built-in web
server that allows users to configure, control,
or monitor the basic settings of the power
supply from a remote computer using a
web browser.

Power Supplies
ATE System Power & Solar
Solar Array Simulation (SAS) Software Option
Solar inverter designers need to verify their inverter is capable of delivering the maximum power available from solar modules. The I-V curve
of solar cells can be influenced by various weather conditions such as a cloudy day. Combined with the SAS application software, PVS users
can easily simulate the I-V curve of different arrays under various irradiance conditions while measuring and validating the effectiveness of the
inverter’s MPPT algorithm. The PVS power supply outputs points on the I-V curve in 1 ms intervals to test the inverter’s MPPT efficiency.
Features
■■ Test to EN50530, Sandia, and NB/T32004 standards
■■ Monitors and logs real-time voltage, current, power, MPPT
efficiency, and average MPPT efficiency
■■ Simulate I-V curve under different weather conditions during a day
■■ User-definable irradiance profile
■■ Generate a custom I-V curve with up to 4,096 data points
■■ Shadow I-V curve simulation
■■ Comprehensive built-in list of defined I-V curves of PV modules
from various manufacturers for simulation

I-V curve generation to regulation standards

Shadow I-V curve simulation

Automatically generate the I-V curve of solar array in the software by
specifying the regulation standard, material type of the solar array,
maximum voltage point (Vmp), and maximum power point (Pmp).

Create shadow I-V curves by specifying shadowed cells of PV module
and setting cloud direction, change time, and other parameters to
simulate shadow and cloudy dynamic conditions.

User-defined I-V curve

Built-in irradiance profiles
Generate an I-V curve manually via
a 4,096-point voltage and current
table with Notepad or MS Excel
and load it in the software.

Use any of the software’s
built-in irradiance profiles or
generate your own
point-by-point irradiance
profile.

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Power Supplies
ATE System Power & Automotive

USB

9115 Series 1200 W Multi-Range DC Power Supplies

LAN*

RS232

GPIB

* 9117 only

Any 9115 Series model can replace several supplies on your bench or in your rack. Unlike conventional supplies with fixed output ratings, these
multi-range power supplies automatically recalculate voltage and current limits for each setting, providing full output power in any Volt/Amp
combination within the rated voltage and current limits.
Model
Output ratings

9115

9115-AT

Voltage

80 V

Current

60 A

Power

9116

9117

150 V

80 V

30 A

120 A

1200 W

3000 W

Load
regulation

Voltage

0.01 % + 5 mV

0.05 % + 30 mV

Current

0.1 % + 10 mA

0.1 % + 30 mA

Ripple
(20 Hz - 20 MHz)

Current

100 mArms

Programming/
Readback
accuracy

Voltage

0.02 % + 30 mV

Current

0.1 % + 60 mA

Voltage

≤ 60 mVpp

≤ 80 mVpp
40 mArms

120 mArms

0.05 % + 30 mV
0.2 % + 30 mA

0.2 % + 120 mA

Model 9115-AT automotive test functions
The 9115-AT provides automotive power
test waveforms compliant to DIN 40839 and
ISO 16750-2 standards that can simulate
common test conditions for electrical and
electronic devices installed in automobiles.

Features & Benefits
■■ Multi-range operation
■■ Compact, high density, 1U rackmount
form factor (2U for 9117)
■■ High programming and
readback resolution
■■ Adjustable voltage slope
(rise and fall times)
■■ Sequence programming (internal list
mode for models 9115, 9115-AT, and 9116)
■■ Standard USB (USBTMC-compliant),
RS232, GPIB, RS485, and LAN (9117 only)
interfaces supporting SCPI commands for
remote control
■■ Analog interface with control and 		
monitoring functions
■■ Overvoltage protection (OVP), overpower
protection (OPP), overtemperature
protection (OTP), and key-lock function

Motor startup curve test

B&K Precision’s application software for selected power supplies
integrate with National Instrument’s NI Data Dashboard for
LabVIEW, allowing you to remotely monitor your power supply on
iOS, Android, or Windows 8 compatible tablets or smartphones.
This app enables users to quickly develop a custom dashboard
consisting of one or several indicators, charts, or gauges.

Supports NI Data
Dashboard for
LabVIEW

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Power Supplies
General Purpose - Triple Output

NEW
USB

RS232

GPIB

9130B Series only

Scan QR code to watch
9130B Series overview video

+

9129B & 9130B Series Triple Output DC Power Supplies
These triple output linear programmable DC power supplies feature isolated outputs that
can be adjusted independently or combined in series or parallel to output higher voltage or
current. Additionally, these supplies can operate in tracking mode with user-configurable
ratios between channels.
Users can control the power supplies using SCPI command or via the provided application
software, which supports test sequence generation and logging.

Model

Output ratings

Ripple and noise
Programming
resolution

9129B

9130B

9131B

9132B

Ch1 &
Ch2

30 V, 3 A

30 V, 3 A

30 V, 6 A

60 V, 3 A

Ch3

5 V, 3 A

5 V, 3 A

5 V, 3 A

5 V, 3 A

Power

195 W

195 W

375 W

375 W

Voltage

≤ 5 mVp-p / 1 mVrms

≤ 1 mVrms

≤ 6 mArms

≤ 3 mArms

≤ 5 mArms (ch1/ch2)
≤ 4 mArms (ch3)

Current
Voltage

10 mV / 1 mA

1 mV / 1 mA

CV

< 0.02% + 4 mV

≤0.01% + 3 mV

CC

< 0.2% + 3 mA

≤0.1% + 3 mA

Current

Load regulation

Features & Benefits
■■ Three independent, fully programmable
and electrically isolated outputs
■■ Tracking mode to adjust voltage and
current settings for all channels 		
simultaneously
■■ Connect any two or all three channels in
series or parallel to produce higher
voltages or currents
■■ Low noise, linear regulation
■■ Standard USB (USBTMC-compliant),
RS232, & GPIB interfaces (9130B Series)
■■ Communicate via USB interface using
the included USB to TTL serial adapter
(9129B)
■■ Overvoltage protection (OVP) and 		
overtemperature protection (OTP)
+VDC
Channel 2

O VDC
Channel 1

-

-VDC

Bipolar output configuration
The independent and isolated outputs can be
used to create positive and negative outputs
between channels 1 and 2. This feature is useful
for powering bipolar circuits and devices.

≤ 4 mArms

Remote interface

USB Adapter

USB (USBTMC), RS232, GPIB

Memory locations

29

36

Remote sense

--

√

Output timer

--

√

Application software
PC software is provided for front panel emulation,
generating and executing test sequences or logging
measurement data without the need to write source
code.

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Power Supplies
General Purpose - Dual & Multi-Range

USB

RS232

GPIB

9200 Series
output characteristics
Voltage
150 A

9200 Series Multi-Range Programmable DC Power Supplies

W

Load regulation

12

0W

0

Output ratings

60
36

0W

Voltage

60 A

24 V
20 A

0

Features & Benefits
■■ Multi-range operation
■■ High programming and
readback resolution
■■ List mode programming
■■ Standard USB, RS232, and GPIB interfaces
for remote control
■■ Remote sense
■■ Overvoltage protection (OVP), overcurrent
protection (OCP), and overtemperature
protection (OTP)

Model

0W

20

Any 9200 Series model can replace several
supplies on your bench or in your rack.
Unlike conventional supplies with fixed
output ratings, these multi-range power
supplies automatically recalculate voltage
and current limits for each setting, providing
full output power in any Volt/Amp
combination within the rated voltage and
current limits.

60

Application software
PC software is provided for front panel
emulation, generating and executing test
sequences or logging measurement data
without the need to write source code.
■■ Log voltage, current, and power values

as well as timestamp, CV/CC mode, and
output status
■■ Save and load list files to and from the
power supply’s internal memory or a PC
■■ Remote monitoring on iOS, Android,
or Windows 8 compatible tablets or
smartphones via NI Data

3.3 A

6A

10 A

20 A
Current

15 A

Multi-range operation
Traditional power supplies with rectangular
output characteristics are only able to deliver
maximum output power at one voltage/
current point. The multi-ranging 9200 Series
provides greater flexibility over traditional
power supplies by extending operating areas.
For example, the 9206 can operate at 150
V/4 A, 60 V/10 A, or any other point on the
maximum power curve. These wide ranges
of voltage and current allow users to replace
multiple traditional power supplies on a
bench or system rack.

9201

9202

9205

9206

60 V

60 V

60 V

150 V

Current

10 A

15 A

25 A

10 A

Power

200 W

360 W

600 W

600 W

Voltage

≤ 0.01%+5 mV

≤ 0.01%+8 mV

≤ 0.01%+15 mV

≤ 0.01%+15 mV

Current

≤ 0.05%+4 mA

≤ 0.05%+6 mA

≤ 0.1%+10 mA

≤ 0.05%+10 mA

Ripple and noise
(20 Hz - 20 MHz)

Voltage

≤ 8 mVpp

≤ 15 mVpp

≤ 20 mVpp

≤ 50 mVpp

Current

≤ 6 mArms

≤ 8 mArms

≤ 15 mArms

≤15 mArms

Programming/readback
accuracy

Voltage

≤ 0.03%+5 mV

≤ 0.03%+5 mV

≤ 0.03%+5 mV

≤ 0.03%+20 mV

Current

≤ 0.1%+10 mA

≤ 0.1%+15 mA

≤ 0.1%+25 mA

≤ 0.1%+25 mA

Power Supplies
General Purpose - Dual & Multi-Range

Model 9103 / 9104
output characteristics
Voltage
84V

NEW

9103
9104

9103 & 9104 Multi-Range DC Power Supplies
This family of efficient and compact DC power
supplies offers multi-ranging capabilities,
allowing the user to provide higher voltage
or higher current compared to conventional
power supplies of the same power rating.
By providing expanded operational ranges
of voltage and current, users can save both
money and space by replacing several power
supplies with one multi-range power supply.
Features & Benefits
■■ Multi-ranging operation
■■ Rotary encoder control for precise voltage
and current setting
■■ Save up to 3 user-defined voltage and
current presets for quick recall
■■ Output On/Off control

■■ Step and ramp programming function

42V

■■ Analog remote control function

32V

USB interface
■■ Remote sense terminal
■■ Output on-off switch and control panel
lock button for safer operation
■■ Overvoltage, overtemperature, overload,
and short circuit protection

320 W Maximum
Power Curve

16V
0

Model

3.8A 7.6A 10A

9103

9104

Variable output voltage

0 – 42 V

0 – 84 V

Variable output current

0 – 20 A

0 – 10 A

Max power

320 W

Voltage

Ripple and
noise
Voltage
regulation

20A Current

≤80 mVpp / ≤8 mVrms

Current

≤200 mA

≤50 mA

Load (0-100% rated current)

≤120 mV

≤100 mV

Line (90-264 VAC variation)

≤10 mV

1737 & 1747 Dual-Range DC Power Supplies
1747 Operating range

Features & Benefits
■■ Low ripple and noise
■■ Excellent regulation
■■ Constant voltage (CV) and constant
current (CC) operation
■■ Two 4-digit LED displays provide good
visibility in bright or low light
■■ RS232 interface
■■ Automatic recall of last settings on
power up

Voltage (V)

60

Range 1
Range 2

35
Model 1747

0

Power (W)

5

10

Voltage (V)

Current (A)

Current (A)

Ripple & Noise

Model

0-2

1 mVrms

1737

0-5

1 mVrms

1747

Range 1

Range 2

Range 1

Range 2

90 / 120

0 -30

0 - 60

0-3

350 / 300

0 -35

0 - 60

0 - 10

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Power Supplies
General Purpose - Single Output
1685B Series & 1900B Series Switching DC Power Supplies
Models 1685B, 1687B, 1688B, 1900B, 1901B
and 1902B are laboratory grade switching DC
power supplies with high current output in a
small, lightweight form factor. They provide
various configurations of high output voltage
or high output current and feature rotary
encoder control knobs, which make setting
voltage and current fast and precise. Dual
action push buttons allow the user to set both
coarse and fine, voltage and current levels.
USB

Power (W)

Voltage (V)

Current (A)

300

1-60

0-5

360

1-36

0-10

360

1-18

0-20

900

1-60

0-15

960

1-16

0-60

960

1-32

0-30

Ripple & noise
(mVpp)

Weight

Features & Benefits
■■ Automatic CV (constant voltage)/ CC
(constant current) crossover operation
■■ Lightweight and compact
■■ Rotary encoder control for precise 		
voltage and current setting
■■ Save up to 3 user-defined voltage and
current presets for quick recall
■■ Analog remote control function
■■ Remote sensing terminal (model 1900B)
■■ Overvoltage, overtemperature, and
overload protection
■■ USB interface with PC software for 		
remote control and external timed
programming
Dimensions
(W x H x D)

Model
1685B

50

2.4 kg

200 x 90 x 208 mm

1687B
1688B

100

1902B*
3.2 kg

50

200 x 90 x 275 mm

1900B*
1901B*

* Order model 190x-220 V for 220 V AC input configuration

Programmable DC Supplies
Models 1785B, 1786B, 1787B, and 1788 are
programmable DC power supplies offering a
new level of "ease-of-use" and
programmability in a low-cost package.
Features & Benefits
■■ 16 user programmable preset outputs
■■ Controllable output On/Off switch
■■ Communicate via USB interface using the
included USB to TTL serial adapter

Power (W)

Voltage (V)

Current (A)

90

0-18

0-5

96

0-32

0-3

108

0-72

0-1.5

192

0-32

0-6

*USB to TTL serial adapter

14

Interface

Weight

■■ 10 mV/10 mA display resolution
■■ Bright VFD display
■■ Closed case calibration for simple, 		

uninterrupted operation low ripple
and noise
■■ Excellent temperature stability
■■ Serial interface cable and remote control
software included
■■ OVP, OCP, and OTP protection

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Model
1785B

USB*

5 kg

214.5 x 88.2 x 354.6 mm

1786B
1787B
1788

Power Supplies
General Purpose - Single Output

Model 9151

Model 9120A

9120A & 9150A Series Programmable Power Supplies
The 9120A and 9150 Series are high
performance linear-regulated programmable
DC power supplies that provide excellent
performance and features not found in other
power supplies of the same price category.
These power supplies are designed for
applications in design verification,
production testing, or university labs where
the user requires clean, reliable power
combined with high resolution/accuracy and
a fast transient response time.

Application software
The included application software supports
front panel emulation and allows users to
generate simple test sequences without the
need to write source code.

The series’ digital port offers a variety of
configurations. The port provides Digital Input,
external Trigger and Remote Inhibit (RI)
functionality. The RI mode can be used for
turning several power supplies On/Off
simultaneously.

Software test sequence setup

Power (W)

Voltage (V)

Current (A)

Load regulation

Ripple & noise

86.4

0-72 V

0-1.2 A

<0.01% +2 mV
<0.05% +0.3 mA

< 5 mVpp

96

0-32 V

0-3 A

100

0-20 V

0-5 A

150

0-60 V

0-2.5 A

150

0-30 V

0-5 A

540

0-20 V

0-27 A

540

0-30 V

0-18 A

<0.01% + 2 mV
<0.05% +1 mA

Features & Benefits
■■ Very low ripple and noise due to
linear regulation
■■ Excellent display resolution
■■ Fast transient response time
(<150 µs all models)
■■ Programmable via USB using SCPI 		
compatible command set
■■ List mode operation for
increased throughput
■■ Intelligent fan speed control for
quiet operation
■■ For bench use or rack mountable
■■ Closed case calibration
■■ Built-in 5 1/2 digit DVM and milliohm
meter supporting 4 wire measurements.

< 4 mVpp

Weight

< 5 mVpp

<0.01%+ 2 mV
<0.05% +1.5 mA

< 4 mVpp

<0.01% +1 mV
<0.1% +5 mA

0.005% + 3 mVpp

Model
9124

9 kg

< 3 mVpp

<0.01%+ 2 mV
<0.05% +0.5 mA

Dimensions

9120A
214.5 x 88.2 x 354.6 mm

9121A
9122A

9.6 kg
9123A
9151
29 kg

429 x 88.2 x 458.9 mm

9152

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General Purpose - Single Output

1739 30V/1A Low Current High Resolution DC Power Supply
The B&K Precision model 1739 is a high
resolution, low current DC power source that
exhibits excellent regulation and low
ripple characteristics. This power supply
is well suited for electrical and electronics
applications requiring precise levels of low
current including 4-20 mA current loop
testing and calibration.

Features & Benefits
■■ Low current ripple and noise		
(<0.4 mArms)
■■ Low 1 mA settable current limit with
0.1 mA resolution
■■ Output on/off button
■■ LED indication for CV and CC modes
■■ Automatic recall of saved voltage and
current settings upon power up
■■ RS232 interface
■■ Power-on self test

Scan QR code to watch
1739 overview video

1696 Series Programmable DC Switching Power Supplies
The 1696, 1697, and 1698 DC switching mode
programmable power supplies generate
200 W of output power at a lower cost than
traditional linear power supplies.
The RS232 interface allows you to remotely
control the power supply or program a
sequence of different voltages and current
limits that can be used in an automated
test application.
Power (W)

Features & Benefits
■■ RS232 interface standard
■■ Application software providing data
logging capability
■■ Output on/off button
■■ Over voltage protection
■■ Constant voltage and constant current
(current limiting) operation
■■ Large easy-to-read LCD displays

Voltage (V)

Current (A)

Interface

Display (meter)

Ripple & noise
(mVrms)

Weight

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Model

RS232

Dual 4-digit LED

1

4 kg

140 x 158 x 318 mm

1739

RS232,
RS485*

4-digit display
ammeter,
voltmeter, and
power meter

27

30

0-0.9

198

1-60

0-3.3

200

1-20

10

200

1-40

0-5

1698
25 mVpp

3 kg

193 x 98 x 215 mm

1696
1697

*via optional RS232 to RS485 adapter

Power Supply Guide
Introduction to different power supply types and the technology behind them,
plus related terms, specifications and usage examples.
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Power Supplies
Basic & Education

Battery Eliminators

CV Power Supplies

CV/CC Power Supplies

These power supplies provide a fixed voltage
output and are intended to replace a battery.
They are inexpensive and handy for anyone
who needs to work on battery-operated
equipment without having to find the
required batteries.

Constant voltage (CV) power supplies allow
users to adjust the voltage and are usually
supplied with a meter to show the set voltage.
Some CV supplies also include meters to
monitor the current such as the 1686A. The
supply’s behavior is to maintain the set
voltage regardless of the load’s resistance.

Constant voltage/constant current (CV/CC)
power supplies are one of the most popular
types of power supplies. These supplies allow
users to adjust both the voltage and current.
Similar to constant voltage mode where the
set voltage is maintained, when in constant
current mode, the power supply will
maintain the set current regardless of the
load’s resistance.

Power
(W)

Voltage (V)

Current (A)

Display (meter)

12 W

3.3 V/4.5 V/6 V/7.5 V/
9 V/12 V (fixed)

1A

30 W

0-30 V

36 W

3.3 V/4.5 V/6 V/7.5 V/
9 V/12 V (fixed)

55 W
90 W

Number of
outputs

Type

Weight

Dimensions
(W x H x D)

Model

None

Battery eliminator

0.4 kg

88.9 x 50.8 x 139.7 mm

1513

0-1 A

Dual Analog

CV/CC mode supply

3.6 kg

140 x 158 x 318 mm

1710A*

3A

None

0.4 kg

88.9 x 50.8 x 139.7 mm

1514

13.8 V (Fixed)

4A

None

2.65 kg

92 x 160 x 170 mm

0-18 V

0-5 A

90 W

0-60 V

0-1.5 A

90 W

0-30 V

0-3 A

90 W

0-30 V

0-3 A

Dual Analog

90 W

0-30 V

0-3 A

Dual 4-digit LED

108 W

1-36 V

0-3 A

3-digit display

120 W

0-60 V

0-2 A

Dual 4-digit LED

166 W

13.8 V (Fixed)

12 A

None

168 W

14 V

12 A @ 14 V

Dual Analog

200 W

1-20 V

0-10 A

Dual 31/2-digit LED

200 W

1-40 V

0-5 A

198 W

1-60 V

0-3.3 A

600 W

3-15 V

40 A

900 W

1-15 V

60 A

900 W

30 V

30 A

Battery eliminator

1680
1621A

Dual 3-digit LED

7.4 kg

115 x 205 x 270 mm

1623A
1627A

CV/CC mode supply
1

4.7 kg

140 x 158 x 318 mm

1730A*
1735A*

2 kg

70 x 150 x 250 mm

1550

5.4 kg

140 x 158 x 318 mm

1715A*

Battery eliminator

6.75 kg

124 x 216 x 292 mm

1682A

CV mode supply

5.45 kg

124 x 216 x 292 mm

1686A

CV/CC mode supply

3 kg

203 x 114 x 274 mm

1665
1666
1667

Dual 3-digit LED

3.5 kg
CV mode supply

5.8 kg

1692
220 x 110 x 300 mm

1693
1694

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Basic & Education

Multi-Range DC Power Supplies

Triple Output DC Power Supplies

Models 9110 and 9111 are a new type of
power supply. Unlike conventional power
supplies with fixed output ratings, they
automatically recalculate voltage and current
limits for each setting, providing any Volt/
Amp combination within the rated power

The 1651A and 1652 triple output DC power
supplies offer two variable 0 - 24 V/ 0 – 500 mA
outputs, and one fixed 5 V/ 0 – 4 A output in a
compact package.

■■ Output rating up to 180 W within 60 V/

8 A (9111) or 100 W within 60 V/ 5 A (9110)
■■ Digitally controlled, multi-ranging output

The 1760A, 1761, and 1762 triple output DC
power supplies offer three independent
outputs with two 4-digit LED displays and
10 mV/1 mA resolution.

Quad Display Triple Output DC
Power Supplies
The 1672 and 1673 are quad display triple
output DC power supplies that provide two
variable outputs and one fixed output.
■■ Series and parallel tracking
■■ LED indicator for CV and CC mode

■■ 10 mV/1 mA resolution over the full range

Max.
Power

Max.
Voltage

Max.
Current

Display (meter)

44 W

24 V (A&B),
5 V (Fixed)

0.5 A (A&B),
4 A (Fixed)

Dual analog

24 V (A&B),
5 V (Fixed)

0.5 A (A&B),
4 A (Fixed)

Dual 3-digit LED

98 W

30 V,
12 V (Fixed),
5 V (Fixed)

3 A, 0.5 A, 0.5 A

Dual 3-digit LCD

152 W

30 V (A&B), 6.5 V

2 A (A&B), 5 A

Dual 4-digit LED

100 W

60 V

5A

180 W

60 V

8A

158 W

30 V,
12 V (Fixed),
5 V (Fixed)

5 A, 0.5 A, 0.5 A

Dual 3-digit LCD

207 W

0-32 V (A&B),
5 V (Fixed)

0-3 A (A&B),
3 A (Fixed)

Quad 3-digit LED

242 W

35 V (A&B), 6.5 V

3 A (A&B), 5 A

266 W

60 V (A&B), 6.5 V

2 A (A&B), 5 A

399 W

0-32 V (A&B),
5 V (Fixed)

0-6 A (A&B),
3 A (Fixed)

44 W

*CuL approved

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Number of
outputs

Weight

Dimensions
(W x H x D)

4.8 kg

298 x 114 x 264 mm

Model
1651A

3

Dual 4-digit LED

Type

1

1652

Triple output
CV/CC supply

Multi-ranging
CV/CC supply

4.5 kg

216 x 124 x 242 mm

1670A*

10 kg

267 x 145 x 381 mm

1760A*

2.65 kg
3.5 kg

88 x 175 x 282 mm

9110
9111

6.5 kg

216 x 124 x 242 mm

1671A

5.7 kg

230 x 170 x 310 mm

1672*

Dual 4-digit LED

10 kg

267 x 145 x 381 mm

Quad 3-digit LED

9.0 kg

230 x 170 x 310 mm

3

Triple output
CV/CC supply

1761*
1762
1673

Power Supplies
Programmable AC Sources

Features & Benefits
■■ Measurements: Vrms, Arms, Vdc, +Apk,
-Apk, inrush current, frequency, power
factor, apparent power, reactive power,
true power, and crest factor
■■ All measurements can be displayed
simultaneously on a large and bright 4.3”
color LCD

NEW

9830 Series Programmable AC Power Source

The 9830 Series are low distortion, single-phase AC power sources delivering a maximum of
3000 VA, 300 Vrms, 30 Arms / 97.5 Apk with the output frequency adjustable from 45 Hz – 1200
Hz. Housed in a compact 3U form factor, the AC source is capable of generating both AC, DC, and
AC+DC output.
USB (USBTMC)

LAN

Applications
•
Pre-compliance testing according to
IEC61000-3-2
•
Evaluating transformers, TRIACs, SCRs,
and passive components
•
Simulating common power grid faults
and disturbances

Clipped Sine Wave

Model

9832

9833

Max power

2000 VA

3000 VA

Max voltage (rms)
Max current (rms)

GPIB

AC

150 V / 300 V

DC

±212 V / ±424 V

0 – 150 V

20 A

30 A

0 – 300 V

10 A

15 A

Frequency range

45 – 1200 Hz

Load regulation

≤ 0.1 % FS (resistive load)

Total harmonic distortion (THD)

≤ 0.5 % at 45 - 400 Hz (resistive load)

Remote interface

USB (USBTMC-compliant), GPIB, and LAN

ElectriKit
A helpful tool for electricians,
technicians, engineers, students,
hobbyists and anyone dealing
with electrical power.

Measurement display
■■ Power line disturbance simulation 		

functions using STEP, LIST, and
Pulse modes
■■ Adjustable phase angle control
■■ Analog input control with a maximum
bandwidth of 1.2 kHz
■■ Save setups and waveform data to USB
flash drive
■■ 4 built-in predefined harmonic
distortion waveforms
■■ Generate custom arbitrary waveforms
on a PC then download and execute
waveforms from the power supply 's
internal memory
■■ List mode with 10 user-defined programs
with up to 100 programmable steps each
■■ Digital I/O port for external triggering,
action completed indicator, failure status
indicator, and remote inhibit
■■ Comprehensive protection modes 		
including OVP, OCP, OTP, fan failure, and
key lock

Key Features
■■ Calculate DC power and single- or three-phase AC true power,
reactive power, and apparent power
■■ Delta-wye transformation calculator
■■ AWG size calculator to determine wire diameter,
cross-sectional area, and resistance
■■ Voltage drop calculator
■■ Ampacity table for insulated conductors per NEC Table 310.16

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Power Supplies
Power Meter

USB

NEW
5335B Power Meter
The 5335B is a compact, single-phase AC
power meter for measuring and analyzing
energy consumption and power quality up to
600 Vrms, 20 Arms, and bandwidth of 100 kHz.

Applications
Measure power, electric energy bought or
sold back to the power grid, standby power,
and harmonics of motors, uninterruptable
power supplies, battery chargers,
appliances, and consumer electronics.

LAN

RS232

GPIB

Features & Benefits
■■ 4.3-inch color TFT LCD
■■ Simultaneously measure and display up
to 12 AC and DC parameters
■■ Front panel USB host port for data storage
to a USB flash drive
■■ Standard USB (USBTMC), RS232, and
LAN interfaces
■■ Integration function with automatic range
switching for measuring electric energy
■■ External current sensor interface for
measurements above 20 A
■■ Total harmonic distortion (THD) and
harmonic measurements up to the 50th
harmonic with the ability to display
individual harmonic components

Key Specifications
Basic voltage and
current accuracy
Measurement
range

Voltage

0 - 600 Vrms

Current

0 - 20 Arms

Input bandwidth

DC, 0.5 Hz – 100 kHz

Measurements

Voltage, Current, Active power, Reactive power,
Apparent power, Power factor, Phase difference, Frequency,
V Max/V Min, A Max/A Min, Crest factor, Integration, Harmonic
distortion factor, Total harmonic, distortion (THD)

Voltage and current accuracy

Active power accuracy

20

±(0.1% of reading + 0.2% of range)

DC: ±(0.1% of reading+0.2% of range)
0.5 Hz ≤ f < 45 Hz: ±(0.1% of reading+0.2% of range)
45 Hz ≤ f < 66 Hz: ±(0.1% of reading+0.2% of range)
66 Hz ≤ f < 1 kHz: ±(0.1% of reading+0.2% of range)
1 kHz ≤ f < 10 kHz: (0.1% of reading+0.2% of range)
±(0.07xf)% of reading+0.3% of range)
10 kHz ≤ f < 100 kHz: ±(0.5% of reading+0.5% of range)
±[{0.04×(f-10)}% of reading]
DC: ±(0.1% of reading+0.2% of range)
0.5 Hz ≤ f < 45 Hz: ±(0.3% of reading+0.2% of range)
45 Hz ≤ f < 66 Hz: ±(0.1% of reading+0.1% of range)
66 Hz ≤ f < 1 kHz: ±(0.2% of reading+0.2% of range)
1 kHz ≤ f < 10 kHz: ±(0.1% of reading+0.3% of range)
±[{0.067×(f-1)}% of reading]
10 kHz ≤ f < 100 kHz: ±(0.5% of reading+0.5% of range)
±[{0.09×(f-10)}% of reading]

Harmonic histogram

The parameters of each harmonic measured can be
displayed in a bar chart.

Harmonic measurement

The power meter can display the waveform based
on sampling data for quick analysis of measurement
results.

Power Supplies
AC Sources

NEW

9800 Series Programmable AC Power Sources

USB

LAN

RS232

GPIB*

* 9803 and 9805 only

The 9800 Series is both a programmable AC source and measurement tool. These fully
programmable linear AC sources deliver a maximum of 1500 VA through the universal line
output terminals on the front and the output connector on the rear. The output can be varied
from 0 to 300 V with 0.1 V programming resolution. The output frequency can also be adjusted
from 45 Hz to 500 Hz with start and stop phase angle from 0 to 360 degrees. The bright VFD
display shows Vrms, Irms, Ipeak, frequency, power factor (PF), apparent power, true power, and
elapsed output time.
Power line disturbance (PLD) simulator
The PLD simulator is an extended feature of list mode that provides the user with more control
over the disturbance insertion into the waveform. This can be useful for evaluating a product’s
immunity performance. For instance, a user could produce common waveform disturbances
like surge, sag, spikes, and dropouts at user-defined locations on the waveform.

Features & Benefits
■■ 0 to 300 V, low distortion AC power source
with models delivering a maximum of
1500 VA, 12 Arms / 48 A peak
■■ Output frequency adjustable
from 45 Hz – 500 Hz
■■ Select 150 V / 300 V autoranging or 300 V
range operation for continuous sweep
from 0 - 300 V
■■ Displays Vrms, Irms, Ipeak, frequency, PF,
apparent power, true power, and elapsed
output time
■■ Adjustable phase angle control
■■ Programmable voltage and frequency
limit settings
■■ Power line disturbance simulation function
■■ Standard USB, RS232, and LAN interfaces
supporting SCPI commands for
remote control
■■ Standard GPIB interface (9803 & 9805)

PLD waveforms

AC Output
Model

Max
power

Max current
(rms)

Max current
(peak)

9801

300 VA

3 A (0-150 V),
1.5 A (0-300 V)

12 A (0-150 V),
6 A (0-300 V)

9803

750 VA

6 A (0-150 V),
3 A (0-300 V)

24 A (0-150 V),
12 A (0-300 V)

9805

1500 VA

12 A (0-150 V),
6 A (0-300 V)

48 A (0-150 V),
24 A (0-300 V)

Total harmonic
distortion

≤ 0.5% at
45-400 Hz
(resistive load)

AC Input
Crest
factor

≥4

Line
regulation

0.1% max
for a ±10%
line change

Load
regulation

≤ 0.5% FS
(resistive
load)

Voltage

110/220
VAC ±10%

Max
current

Dimensions
(W x H x D)

30 A

214.5 x 88.2 x 453.5 mm

15 A

439 × 131.4 × 535.7 mm

8A

439 × 131.4 × 535.7 mm

1653A & 1655A AC Power Supplies

The 1653A and 1655A variable isolated AC power
supplies are great for testing AC line voltage
variations or any given product requiring
AC power.
■■ Variable isolated 0 to 150 VAC
■■ 2 A (1653A) and 3 A (1655A) continuous output

Additional features (1655A only)
■■ Built-in soldering iron
temperature control
■■ Expanded leakage scale
■■ Circuit breaker overload protection

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Unique solutions for DC power testing

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DC Electronic Loads
Selection Table
Category

Basic

Value

Model / Series

8540

8500

Performance
8600

Channel

SDL

Single Channel

MDL
Multi Channel

Products in this Category

1

4

6

3

8

6

7 modules

Power Range

150 W

300 - 600 W

1200 - 5000 W

150 - 250 W

750 - 6000 W

4 kW - 8 kW

200 - 600 W (1)

Channels

1

1

1

1

1

1

1 - 16 (1)

CV, CC, CR

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

Settings
CW
CZ

√
√

Limits
Max Current

√

√

√

√

√

√

Max Voltage

√

√

√

√

√

√

Max Power

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

OPP, OTP

√

√

√

√

√

√

Reverse Voltage

√

√

√

√

√

√

Protection
OVP, OCP

√

Oscillation Detection/Prevention

√

Features
List Mode

√√

Remote Sense

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

Master / Slave Mode

√

Voltage-on (Von) Latch

√

√

External Analog Control & Monitor
Adjustable Slew Rate

Trigger

√

√

√

√

√

√

(2)

√

√

√

√

√

Manual

√

√

√

√

√

√

Bus

√

√

√

√

√

√

External

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

Timer
Hold

√

Built-in Tests
Short Operation
Battery Discharge

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

CR LED

√

√

Remote Interface
USB

√

√

√

√

√

√

RS232

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

GPIB
LAN
Software
Front Panel Emulation

√

√

√

√

√

√

NI Certified LabVIEW Drivers

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

NI Data Dashboard

√ √ Must have firmware version 1.60 or above
(1)
Up to 4800 W max power with fully populated MDL001 with MDL002 mainframe extension. Up to 16 channels when using dual input modules
(2)
Only the SDL Series offers an analog interface that is isolated
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DC Electronic Loads
Modular - MDL Series
Adjustable slew rate
In constant current mode, users can control
the rate or slope of the change in current in a
transient response test. Set the slew rate
to as slow as 0.0001 A/µs or as fast as 2.5 A/
µs depending on the module and selected
current range.
Transient operation
Transient operation enables the module to
periodically switch between two load levels
to test a power supply's regulation and
transient characteristic.

MDL Series Modular Programmable DC Electronic Loads
Features & Benefits
■■ Power range up to 2400 W
■■ Voltage range up to 500 V
■■ Current range up to 120 A
■■ CC, CV, CR, CW, and CZ modes
■■ Adjustable slew rate in CC mode
■■ Removable modules for easy system
configurability
■■ Bright VFD display for both mainframe
and modules
■■ Transient mode up to 25 kHz
■■ List mode up to 100 kHz
■■ Measurement speed up to 50 kHz
■■ 101 memory areas to save/recall
setting parameters
■■ Remote sensing
■■ LAN, GPIB, USBTMC-compliant USB,
and RS232 interfaces with SCPI
protocol support
■■ OVP/OCP/OPP/OTP protection
■■ LRV (Local Reverse Voltage) and RRV
(Remote Reverse Voltage) protection

The MDL Series consists of a mainframe and
seven different modules ranging in power
from 200 W to 600 W. Using a modular,
multi-channel design, the electronic load
provides you with the flexibility to test a wide
range of applications from multi-output DC
power supplies to batteries, fuel cells, and
photovoltaics. The mainframe has four slots
and can be configured with any assortment of
the modules up to 2400 W (up to 4800 W with
mainframe extension).
The high-performance electronic load
modules of the MDL Series are capable
of operating in CC (constant current), CV
(constant voltage), CR (constant resistance),
CW (constant power), and CZ (constant
impedance) mode.
For remote communication, the electronic
load provides LAN, USBTMC-compliant USB,
RS232, and GPIB standard interfaces that
support SCPI command protocol.
Power

Input voltage

200 W

80 V

*250 W / 50 W
*300 W / 300 W

Ch1 80 V/
Ch2 80 V

Input current
Low range

High range

0-4

0-40

0-3 A

0-20 A

No. of channels

A
High Level

Low Level

List mode
List mode lets you generate more complex
sequences of input changes with several
different levels.

CC mode accuracy
Low range

High range

CV mode accuracy
Low range

1

0-45 A

300 W

500 V

0-3 A

0-20 A

400 W

80 V

0-6 A

0-60 A

+(0.05% +
0.05 % F.S.)

+(0.05% +
0.05 % F.S.)

500 V

0-3 A

0-30 A

600 W

80 V

0-12 A

0-120 A

+(0.05% +
0.02 % F.S.)
+(0.05% +
0.02 % F.S.)

+(0.05%+
0.1 % F.S.)

+(0.05%+
0.1 % F.S.)

Model
MDL200
MDL252
MDL302
MDL305

+(0.05% +
0.025 % F.S.)

1
500 W

High range
+(0.05% +
0.025 % F.S.)

2
0-4.5

T

Slew Rate

MDL400
MDL505
MDL600

* The MDL252 and MDL302 are dual-channel modules. MDL252 users can allocate 250 W to either channel up to 300 W total (e.g. 50 W/250 W, 250 W/50 W, 150 W/150 W).
MDL302 users can allocate 300 W to either channel up to 600 W total (e.g. 300 W/300 W).

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DC Electronic Loads
Modular -MDL Series
Load input terminals

MDL302 Dual-Channel Module

NEW

Mainframe
trigger I/O and
synchronization
on/off control

Module remote sense, digital I/O, and analog
current control terminal

Mainframe
extension
connector

Module current
monitoring
terminal

The MDL302 can support a full 300 W on each
input channel with a voltage and current
operating range up to 80 V/45 A, or 600 W
combined, offering the industry’s highest
power dual-channel DC load module.

Low Voltage Operation
The MDL series can operate at low voltages for applications such as fuel cell and
solar cell testing.

Install up to 8 MDL302 modules into the MDL
Series mainframe with extension for a total of
16 x 300 W channels. The load modules can
be used independently or synchronized and
paralleled for increased current and power.
Key Specifications
Input voltage
Input current

Typical minimum operating voltage at full scale current:
MDL200

MDL252

MDL302

MDL305

MDL400

MDL505

MDL600

1V

1V

1.4 V

4.5 V

1.5 V

5.4 V

1.8 V

0 – 80 V
Low

0 – 4.5 A

High

0 – 45 A

Input power

300 W (CH1) / 300 W (CH2)

Transient
operation
(CC mode)

Up to 25 kHz

CC mode
(low range)
Protection
modes

Resolution

1 mV

Accuracy

+ (0.05 % +
0.025 % F.S.)

OVP/OCP/OPP/OTP

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DC Electronic Loads
Stand-Alone Programmable

NEW
Application software

8600 Series Programmable DC Electronic Loads
The 8600 Series programmable DC electronic
loads provide the performance of modular
system DC electronic loads in a compact
benchtop form factor. With fast transient
operation speeds up to 25 kHz, and high
16-bit measurement resolution and accuracy,
these DC loads can be used for testing and
evaluating a variety of DC sources such as DC
power supplies, DC-DC converters, batteries,
battery chargers, and photovoltaic arrays.
Special Applications
The 8600 Series provides a built-in battery
test mode to measure the ampere-hour
(Ah) characteristic of a battery and a
unique CR-LED mode to simulate the
loading behavior of a typical LED.

■■ CC/CV/CR/CW operating modes
■■ Measurement speed up to 50 kHz
■■ Remote sense function
■■ Transient mode up to 25 kHz in CC mode
■■ List mode function
■■ Adjustable slew rate in CC mode

Voltage
(High)

Current
(Low)

Current
(High)

Power

120 V

3A

30 A

120 V

6A

500 V

Low

■■ Log voltage, current, and power values

■■ Store and recall up to 100 setups
■■ Standard RS232, USBTMC, and GPIB

interfaces supporting SCPI commands for
remote control
■■ Analog current control and monitoring
■■ OVP/OCP/OPP/OTP and reverse
voltage protection

CC mode
accuracy

Input ratings

26

Features & Benefits

CC mode
resolution

with timestamp
■■ Run transient operation and list mode
programs remotely
■■ Create an unlimited number of external
list files to be executed from PC memory
■■ Remote monitoring on iOS, Android
or Windows 8 compatible tablets or
smartphones via NI Data Dashboard for
LabVIEW apps

Transient mode
(CC mode)

Dimensions

Model

High

Low

High

T1 & T2

Accuracy

150 W

+(0.05 + 0.05%FS)

0.1
mA

1
mA

20µs - 3600 s / Resolution: 10 µs

5µs + 100 ppm

60 A

250 W

+(0.05 + 0.05%FS)

0.1
mA

1
mA

20µs - 3600 s / Resolution: 10 µs

5µs + 100 ppm

3A

15 A

200 W

+(0.05 + 0.05%FS)

0.1
mA

1
mA

20µs - 3600 s / Resolution: 10 µs

5µs + 100 ppm

8602

120 V

12 A

120 A

750 W

+(0.1 + 0.1%FS)

1
mA

10
mA

20µs - 3600 s / Resolution: 10 µs

5µs + 100 ppm

8610

500 V

3A

30 A

750 W

+(0.05 + 0.05%FS)

0.1
mA

1
mA

20µs - 3600 s / Resolution: 10 µs

5µs + 100 ppm

8612

120 V

24 A

240 A

1500 W

+(0.05 + 0.05%FS)

1
mA

10
mA

20µs - 3600 s / Resolution: 10 µs

5µs + 100 ppm

8600
218 x 90 x 387 mm
(2U half-rack)

8601

8614
439 x 133.3 x 580 mm
(3U)

500 V

6A

60 A

1200 W

+(0.05 + 0.05%FS)

0.1
mA

1
mA

20µs - 3600 s / Resolution: 10 µs

5µs + 100 ppm

120 V

48 A

480 A

3000 W

+(0.025 + 0.05%FS)

1
mA

10
mA

20µs - 3600 s / Resolution: 10 µs

5µs + 100 ppm

8620

500 V

10 A

100 A

2500 W

+(0.025 + 0.05%FS)

1
mA

10
mA

20µs - 3600 s / Resolution: 10 µs

5µs + 100 ppm

8622

120 V

60 A

600 A

4500 W

+(0.025 + 0.05%FS)

1
mA

10
mA

20µs - 3600 s / Resolution: 10 µs

5µs + 100 ppm

120 V

72 A

720 A

6000 W

+(0.025 + 0.05%FS)

1
mA

10
mA

20µs - 3600 s / Resolution: 10 µs

5µs + 100 ppm

439 x 266 x 590 mm
(6U)

8616

8624
8625

DC Electronic Loads
Stand-Alone Programmable

Automatic test mode

CR-LED mode

Transient operation

I

A
High Level

CV 3 V
fail

CR 2 Ω

Io

pass

CC 1 A
pass

CW 0.5 W
pass

1s

Rd

Low Level

0.5 s

1.5 s

Slew Rate

2.5 s

The 8600 Series can execute multiple test
sequences in automatic test mode. Up to
100 different sequences can be linked to
run steps of various operating modes and
loading conditions. Each sequence can also
be programmed with upper and lower limit
Pass/Fall criteria. When applied in production
testing, you can easily judge whether the test
parameters of your devices are within the
specification limits and adjust your process
according to the Pass/Fail verdict.

T

Transient operation enables the module to
periodically switch between two load levels.
A power supply's regulation and transient
characteristic can be evaluated by monitoring
the supply's output voltage under varying
combinations of load levels, frequency, duty
cycle, and slew rate. Transient operation can
simulate these conditions.

Vd

Vo

V

Figure - LED I-V Curve

Vd = Forward voltage of the LED
Rd = LED's operating resistance
Vo = Operating voltage across the LED
Io = Operating current across the LED
Use the load's unique CR-LED operating mode
to test LED drivers. This function allows users
to configure the LED's operating resistance
and forward voltage along with the voltage
range (same as CR operation) to simulate the
loading behavior of typical LEDs.

List mode
A

High current test lead accessory
Model TLPWR1
T

List mode lets you generate more complex
sequences of input changes with several
different levels. Up to 7 groups of list files can
be saved. Each list can contain up to 84 steps
with a minimum width time of 20 µs per step.

■■ Length: 2 m
■■ Current: 60 A
■■ Gauge: 8 AWG
■■ Material: Flexible

Silicon jacket

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DC Electronic Loads
Stand-Alone Programmable, High Power Density

NEW

SDL Series Programmable DC Electronic Loads
The SDL Series high power/high voltage DC
electronic loads offer the industry’s highest
power density (8 kW in 5U form factor)
without sacrificing performance. The DC
electronic loads can operate in constant
current (CC), constant voltage (CV), constant
resistance (CR), and constant power (CW)
mode, and provide arbitrary and pulse
generator capabilities, analog control,
and standard LAN, GPIB, USB, and RS232
interfaces for remote communication.
Special applications
The SDL Series offers a wide operating
voltage range up to 1000 V making it ideal for
hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric
vehicle (HEV/PHEV/BEV) test applications.
Using the built-in arbitrary generator, the
DC loads are suitable for DC power bus
simulation required for immunity testing.

Features & Benefits
■■ 0.05% CC mode readback accuracy
■■ Intelligent PWM fan speed control reduces
unnecessary fan noise and optimizes
heat management
■■ 16-bit voltage and current
measurement system
■■ Built in arbitrary and pulse generator for
continuous, pulsed, and toggled
transient operation
■■ Highest power density of 1.6 kW per 1U
rack space
■■ Isolated analog control interface
■■ Flexible ranging options: High and Low,
Manual or Auto
■■ Programmable slew rise and fall time
■■ Fast 50 µs transient time in CC mode and
500 µs in CV mode
■■ Remote inhibit and dry contact
fault output
■■ Soft-start functionality
■■ Simple closed-case calibration
■■ Master/slave capability to increase
current by paralleling multiple units with
the same voltage rating
■■ Standard LAN, GPIB, USB, and RS232
interface supporting SCPI commands for
remote control

Comprehensive protection
■■ Oscillation detection and protection
■■ Undervoltage lockout for battery
discharging and anti-saturation protection
■■ Ability to select system response 		
bandwidth: Select Fast for maximum
transient response speed or Slow for
maximum stability
■■ Cross mode and cross range function to
turn off input when a switch in operating
mode or range occurs
■■ Pulse power capability with
overpower protection
■■ Built-in hardware protection: overvoltage,
overcurrent, overpower, overtemperature,
reverse voltage, remote sense fault,
unregulated state, and undervoltage
lockout protection
■■ User-defined overcurrent (OCP),
overvoltage (OVP), and
overpower (OPP) protection

Specifications

4 kW

8 kW

Models

SDL-600-150

SDL-800-75

SDL-1000-25

SDL-600-300

SDL-800-150

SDL-1000-50

Voltage

600 V

800 V

1000 V

600 V

800 V

1000 V

Current

150 A

75 A

25 A

300 A

150 A

50 A

CC Mode
Range
Resolution

Low

0-15 A

0-7.5 A

0-2.5 A

0-30 A

0-15 A

0-5 A

High

0-150 A

0-75 A

0-25 A

0-300 A

0-150 A

0-50 A

Low

0.9375 mA

0.04688 mA

0.1563 mA

1.875 mA

0.9375 mA

0.3125 mA

High

9.375 mA

4.688 mA

1.563 mA

18.75 mA

9.375 mA

3.125 mA

0.05%+0.15 A

0.05%+0.075 A

0.05%+0.025 A

0.05%+0.3 A

0.05%+0.15 A

0.05%+0.05 A

Programming and readback accuracy
CV Mode
Range
Resolution

Low

0-60 V

0-80 V

0-100 V

0-60 V

0-80 V

0-100 V

High

0-600 V

0-800 V

0-1000 V

0-600 V

0-800 V

0-1000 V

Low

3.75 mV

5 mV

6.25 mV

3.75 mV

5mV

6.25 mV

High

37.5 mV

50 mV

62.5 mV

37.5 mV

50 mV

62.5 mV

0.05%+0.6 V

0.05%+0.8 V

0.05%+1 V

0.05%+0.6 V

0.05%+0.8 V

0.05%+1 V

Programming and readback accuracy
Transition time

28

Slow

0.5 ms - 511.9 ms

Fast

0.5 ms - 51.19 ms

Form factor

3U

5U

Weight

21 kg

33 kg

DC Electronic Loads
Stand-Alone Programmable /Basic

8500 Series Programmable DC Electronic Loads
Application software
The included Application Software supports
front panel emulation of the load and
includes a battery test application which
provides Ah rating of a battery and
adjustable ending voltage levels (safety
voltage).
An example of battery discharge characteristics of
an AA alkaline battery.

Operation voltage

Rated current

Max power

Dimensions

Weight

Model

0.1 V-60 V

30 A

150 W

88 x 175 x 282 mm

2.7 kg

8540

0.1 V-120 V

30 A

300 W

5.2 kg

8500

0.1 V-500 V

15 A

300 W

5.2 kg

8502

0.1 V-120 V

120 A

600 W

14 kg

8510

0.1 V-500 V

30 A

600 W

14 kg

8512

0.1 V-120 V

240 A

1200 W

14 kg

8514

215 x 88 x 355 mm

429 x 88 x 355 mm

0.1 V-60 V

240 A

1200 W

14 kg

8518

0.1 V-120 V

240 A

2400 W

30 kg

8520

0.1 V-500 V

120 A

2400 W

30 kg

8522

0.1 V-60 V

240 A

5000 W

67 kg

8524

0.1 V-500 V

120 A

5000 W

67 kg

8526

429 x 88 x 355 mm
444 x 357 x 539 mm

150 W DC Electronic Load
The 8540 DC electronic load is a compact,
economically priced instrument that can
reliably test a 5 V power supply to 30 A and do
it continuously.
The 8540’s performance is comparable to
most stand-alone bench DC loads, yet it does
the job at half the price and takes up half the
space on your bench.

Features & Benefits
■■ Constant current (CC), resistance (CR),
voltage (CV), and power (CP) operation
■■ Low minimum operating voltage of < 0.1
V and minimum input resistance of 5 mΩ
(model 8518) allow the load to sink high
current at low voltages, required for fuel
and solar cell applications.
■■ Built-in transient generator
■■ Short circuit test
■■ Overcurrent/overvoltage/overpower/
overtemperature protection
■■ RS232 & USB to TTL serial converter cable
and application software included
■■ List mode operation for
increased throughput
■■ Battery testing mode to provide Ah rating
of battery (cut off voltage level
is adjustable)
■■ Flexible triggering: create trigger events
by front panel keystroke, back panel TTL
signal, or software
■■ Remote voltage sensing to compensate
for the effect of voltage drop in wires

Features & Benefits
■■ Operates between 0-60 VDC, 1 mA-30 A
(150 W maximum)
■■ Constant voltage (CV), constant
current(CC), and constant resistance
(CR) operation
■■ Very compact and lightweight
■■ Two current ranges: 3 A (1 mA resolution)
and 30 A (10 mA resolution)
■■ Overcurrent and overvoltage protection
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OSCILLOSCOPES
Signal analysis made easy

30

Oscilloscopes
Selection Guide

Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
Bandwidth

Sample
rate

Channels

Max
memory
depth

PC interface

USB
host
port

Color
display

Key features

Model

Page

100 MHz

1 GSa/s

2

40 kpts

USB device,
LAN

√

7"

Portable economy oscilloscope
for education and design labs on limited
budgets, special education mode

2190E

37

70 - 200 MHz

1 GSa/s

2

14 Mpts

USB device,
LAN, GPIB
(optional)

√

8"

Deep memory up to 14 Mpts, standard
arbitrary waveform generator

2540C Series

34

70 - 300 MHz

2 GSa/s

2 or 4

24 kpts

USB device,
LAN

√

7"

High bandwidth and sample rate,
4-channel acquisition (select models)

2550 Series

35

8"

High-performance oscilloscopes with
serial protocol analysis for mixed-signal
and embedded design work (standard
on -MSO models), 16 digital input channels, high waveform update rate up to
140,000 wfms/s

2560 Series

32
&
33

5.7"

Handheld, floating measurement
capabilities, isolated channels for safe
measurements in industrial settings
(models 2515 and 2516)

2510 Series

36

70 - 300 MHz

60 - 100 MHz

2 GSa/s

140
Mpts

USB device,
LAN, GPIB
(optional)

2 Mpts

Mini USB
device

2 or 4

1 GSa/s

2

√

√

Analog Oscilloscopes
For users who prefer analog to digital, B&K Precision offers 30 MHz and 60 MHz analog oscilloscopes with simple controls and real-time
waveform display.

Bandwidth

Sweep modes

Max sweep rate

Delayed dual /
sweep timebase

Component tester

Counter

Model

30 MHz

Main, X-Y

0.1 µs/div

-

-

-

2120C

30 MHz

Main, X-Y

0.1 µs/div

-

-

√

2121C

30 MHz

Main, Mix, Delay, X-Y

0.1 µs/div

√

√

-

2125C

60 MHz

Main, Mix, Delay, X-Y

0.1 µs/div

√

√

-

2160C

Page

37

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Oscilloscopes
DSO/MSO

NEW

2560 Series Digital Storage and Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes
The 2560 Series includes Digital Signal Oscilloscopes (DSO) and Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes
(MSO) from 70 MHz to 300 MHz in 2- and 4-channel configurations. Each model offers 2 GSa/s
sample rate, high waveform update rate up to 140,000 waveforms per second, and a
maximum memory depth of 140 Mpts. In addition, these instruments provide a large 8” color
display with 256 levels of intensity grading, which allow these units to capture and display
more details of a signal for analysis. MSO models include a digital logic probe and
digital software enabled on the oscilloscope, which provides serial bus triggering and
decoding capabilities for I2C, SPI, UART, RS232, CAN, and LIN protocols.
DSO Model

2563

2565

2566

2567

2568

2569

MSO Model

2563-MSO

2565-MSO

2566-MSO

2567-MSO

2568-MSO

2569-MSO

Bandwidth

70 MHz

100 MHz

200 MHz

200 MHz

300 MHz

300 MHz

Channels

4

4

2

4

2

4

Sample rate

2 GSa/s

Max record length

140 Mpts

Waveform update rate

140,000 wfms/s

PC connectivity

Standard LAN (supports SCPI) and USB device port (USBTMC compliant)

Features & Benefits
■■ Bandwidth up to 300 MHz
■■ 2 GSa/s sample rate
■■ 4-channel acquisition (on select models)
■■ 16 digital channels with 500 MSa/s
sampling rate (enabled with MSO option)
■■ Large 8” widescreen display with 256-level
intensity grading and color
temperature display
■■ Waveform capture rate up to 140,000
wfm/s (normal mode), and 500,000 wfm/s
(sequence mode)
■■ Record length up to 140 Mpts
■■ High speed hardware-based pass/fail
testing function
■■ 50 Ω input coupling
■■ Segmented acquisition history waveform
record function (record length up to
80,000 frames)
■■ Trigger types: Edge, Slope, Pulse, Video,
Window, Runt, Interval, DropOut, Pattern
■■ Serial bus triggering and decoding
supporting I2C, SPI, UART, RS232, CAN,
and LIN protocols (option)
■■ FFT including seven other math functions:
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication,
Division, Integration, Differential, and
Square Root
■■ 37 automatic measurements supporting
statistics, gating, math, history, and
reference measurements
■■ Software provided for remote PC control
■■ Built-in Logic Analyzer (option)
■■ Built-in AWG (option)

Available Upgrades
16-channel
digital logic probe*

√

Logic analyzer*

√

Serial bus decode
and analysis package**

√

25 MHz function/
arbitrary
waveform generator

√

*Standard on MSO model.

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**Supporting I2C, SPI, UART, RS232, CAN, and LIN Protocols.

16-channel logic probe and logic analyzer function
included with MSO models.

Oscilloscopes
DSO/MSO
Fast waveform capture rate

Logic analyzer

The 2560 Series delivers up to 140,000 wfms/s update rate to help you detect
infrequent anomalies and glitches more quickly.

4 analog channels plus 16 digital channels enable users to acquire and trigger on
the waveforms, and then analyze the pattern simultaneously with one instrument.

Record length up to 140 Mpts

Serial bus decoding

Using hardware-based Zoom technologies with record lengths of 140 Mpts, users
are able to capture more of their signal with higher sampling rates and quickly
zoom into the event of interest.

Displays the decoding through the events list. Bus protocol information can be
quickly and intuitively displayed in table form.

History and segmented acquisition (Sequence) mode

25 MHz function/arbitrary waveform generator

Use the instrument’s History and Sequence function to record and play back
waveforms to find anomalies and quickly locate the source of the problem via
cursor or measurement parameters.

Take advantage of the generator’s 10 built-in waveforms or generate up to 4 of
your own arbitrary waveforms via waveform editing software.

Comprehensive statistical functions

Eres (Enhanced Resolution) mode

Parametric statistical functions are available for displaying five parameters of any
measurement: current value, mean value, minimum value, maximum value, and
standard deviation.

Eres mode can improve the SNR effectively, without the dependence on the
periodicity of the signal and stable triggering.

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Oscilloscopes
DSO/MSO

NEW
2540C Series Digital Storage and Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes
The B&K Precision 2540C Series dual channel digital storage oscilloscopes deliver performance
and value, all in one portable solution. Maximize productivity using extensive features such as
digital filtering, waveform recorder, pass/fail limit testing, and automatic measurements. These
oscilloscopes offer powerful tools in a small affordable package with bandwidth up to 200 MHz,
1 GSa/s sample rate, and deep memory up to 14 Mpts. All models come standard with a built-in
25 MHz function/arbitrary waveform generator.
DSO Model

2540C

2542C

2544C

MSO Model

2540C-MSO

2542C-MSO

2544C-MSO

Bandwidth

70 MHz

100 MHz

200 MHz

Channels

2

2

2

Sample rate

1 GSa/s

Max record length

14 Mpts

Waveform update rate

60,000 wfms/s

PC connectivity

Standard LAN (supports SCPI) and USB device port (USBTMC compliant)

Available Upgrades
16-channel
digital logic probe*

√

Logic analyzer*

√

Serial bus decode
and analysis package**

√

25 MHz function/
arbitrary
waveform generator

Standard

*Standard on MSO model.

Features & Benefits
■■ Bandwidth up to 200 MHz
■■ Deep waveform memory up to 14 Mpts
■■ 25 MHz built-in arbitrary waveform
generator (AWG)
■■ 37 automatic measurements
■■ FFT plus three additional math functions
■■ Built-in context sensitive help system
■■ For educators - ability to disable the Auto
set button
■■ PC software that lets you remotely control
the oscilloscope and capture, save, and
analyze waveform data
■■ Front panel USB port for convenient
storing and recalling of waveform data,
setups, and screenshots on a USB
flash drive
■■ LAN interface enables users to capture
screenshots from any standard
web browser
■■ Seamlessly load waveforms from the
oscilloscope into the WaveXpress
waveform editing software

History and Segmented Acquisition Mode
Use the instrument’s History and Sequence
function to record and play back waveforms
to find anomalies and quickly locate
the source of the problem via cursor or
measurement parameters.

**Supporting I2C, SPI, UART, RS232, CAN, and LIN Protocols.

16-channel logic probe and logic analyzer function
included with MSO models.

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Oscilloscopes
DSO

2550 Series Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
The 2550 Series Digital Storage Oscilloscopes provide
high performance and value in 2-channel and 4-channel
configurations. With bandwidths from 70 MHz to 300 MHz
and 2 GSa/s sample rates, these oscilloscopes offer 24
kpts/Ch waveform memory, 32 automatic measurements,
advanced triggering capabilities, math function, PC
connectivity via LAN and USB. The 2550 is engineered for
best visibility. The 7" TFT display offers a significantly larger
viewing area than typical economy oscilloscopes (5.7").

Specifications

2552

Bandwidth

2553

70 MHz

Included probes

2555

2556

100 MHz

PR150 (150 MHz)

Real time sample rate
Channels

2554

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2550 Series overview video

2557

2558

2559

200 MHz

300 MHz

PR250 (250 MHz)

PR500 (500 MHz)

Features & Benefits
■■ Bandwidth up to 300 MHz
■■ 2 GSa/s sample rate
■■ 4-Channel acquisition (on select models)
■■ Large 7" widescreen color display
■■ FFT including four additional math
functions: Add, Subtract, Multiply,
and Divide
■■ 32 automatic measurements
■■ USB host port for remote PC control
■■ Front panel USB device port for saving
and recalling waveform setups, data, and
screenshots on a USB flash drive
■■ 50 Ω input coupling
■■ PC control through EasyScope software
■■ Advance tools include digital filters with
adjustable limits, pass/fail testing and
waveform recorder mode
■■ Multi language user interface and context
sensitive help
■■ Seamlessly load waveforms from the
oscilloscope to WaveXpress waveform
editing software and send them to
arbitrary waveform generators
High bandwidth passive oscilloscope probes

2 GSa/s (interleaved), 1 GSa/s (per channel)
2

4

2

4

2

4

2

4

Display

7” widescreen Color LCD

Memory depth

24 kpts max. (interleaved, single CH operation), 12 kpts (each channel)

I/O Interface

USB host port, USB device port, LAN

Vertical resolution

8 bits

Vertical sensitivity

2 mV – 5 V/div

Weight

4.3 kg

Dimensions (W x H x D)

336 x 118 x 152 mm

PR150B/250B/500B

Avoid limiting the bandwidth of your
measurement system. All 2550 series
models come standard with high
bandwidth, slimline passive probes (one
per channel) to help you get the most out
of your scope
Features
■■ Snap-locking sprung hook
■■ Easily replaceable tip
■■ Large accessory set
■■ Meets IEC 61010-031 CATII
■■ RoHS compliant

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Oscilloscopes
Handheld

Safety rated high bandwidth
oscilloscope probes included

Scan QR code to watch
2510 Series overview video
Probe Model PR250SA for 2515/2516

2510 Series Handheld Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
The 2510 Series handheld digital storage oscilloscopes provide floating measurement
and recorder capabilities with a built-in digital multimeter (DMM), all in one portable and
lightweight package. These versatile 60 MHz and 100 MHz bandwidth scopes offer 1 GSa/s
sample rates, 2 Mpts waveform memory, 32 automatic measurements, and multiple recording
functions to capture transient or long-term signal behavior.
Built-in Digital Multimeter
Applications
The 2510 Series handheld oscilloscopes
are ideal for industrial applications, power
systems, electronics design, and field test
and service.

Speed up troubleshooting with the built-in
6000-count multimeter. Measurement functions
include AC/DC voltage and current, resistance,
capacitance, diode, and tcontinuity test.

Bandwidth

Channels

CAT rating

Typical applications

2 non-isolated

300 V CAT II

General
electronics

60 MHz
100 MHz
60 MHz
2 fully isolated
100 MHz
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1,000 V CAT II,
600 V CAT III

Power electronics
and industrial

Model
2511
2512
2515
2516

Features & Benefits
■■ 60 MHz (2511/2515) and 100 MHz
(2512/2516) bandwidth
■■ 1 GSa/s sample rate
■■ Deep waveform memory up to 2 Mpts
■■ Built-in 6000-count DMM with dedicated
terminals for current measurement
■■ Scope and meter trend plot functions for
data logging
■■ Bright 5.7” color display
■■ Compact and lightweight – 1.54 kg
■■ FFT including four additional math
functions: Add, Subtract, Multiply,
and Divide
■■ 32 automatic measurements
■■ USB host port for saving and recalling
waveform setups, data, and screenshots
on a USB flash drive
■■ Software provided for remote PC control
■■ Multi-language user interface
■■ Up to four hours of continuous
battery operation
■■ Advanced tools include digital filters with
adjustable limits, scope and waveform
recorder mode. The scope recorder
function offers users 7 Mpts record length
on a single channel or 3.5 Mpts on dual
channels.

Oscilloscopes
Economy & Analog

NEW

2190E 100 MHz, 1 GSa/s, 2-Ch Digital Storage Oscilloscope
Powerful measurement functions

The 2190E oscilloscope combines
performance and value all in one portable
solution. With a large, high-resolution
display, standard LAN and USBTMCcompatible USB interface, advanced
triggering capabilities, and extensive features
such as digital filtering, waveform
recorder and 32 automatic measurements,
this oscilloscope offers powerful tools in a
small affordable package.

Display and measure the input signal's frequency
spectrum. Select one of the 4 FFT windows:
Rectangular, Hanning, Hamming and Blackman.
Use cursors to measure the spectral component's
magnitude and frequency.

Specifications

2190E

Bandwidth

100 MHz

Sample Rate

1 GSa/s

Memory

40 kpts

Display

7” widescreen color LCD with 800 x 480 resolution

I/O

Front panel USB host port supporting USB flash drives and optional
USB-to-GPIB adapter, LAN, and USB (USBTMC-compliant) device port
for connection to PC, Pass/Fail output

Features & Benefits
■■ 100 MHz bandwidth, 1 GSa/s sample rate
■■ Large, 7” widescreen color display offers
a significantly larger viewing area than
typical economy oscilloscopes (5.7”)
■■ 32 automatic measurements
■■ FFT plus four additional math functions
■■ Versatile triggering capabilities including
pulse width, line-selectable video, slope,
and alternating trigger
■■ Advanced tools include digital filter with
adjustable limits, pass/fail testing, and
waveform recorder mode
■■ 12 different language user interfaces and
context sensitive help
■■ Special EDU mode allows educators to
disable Auto set button, Measure menu,
and Cursors menu
■■ PC software that lets you remotely control
the digital storage oscilloscope and
capture, save, and analyze waveform data
■■ Front panel USB host port for saving and
recalling waveform setups, data, and
screen shots from the oscilloscope onto a
USB flash drive
■■ LAN and USBTMC compliant USB device
port supporting SCPI commands for
remote PC control

Analog Oscilloscopes
B&K Precision offers a wide selection of analog oscilloscopes.
From entry-level to high performance, these oscilloscopes provide
many features at a low cost.
B&K Precision's 212x Series are dual trace oscilloscopes that offer
high performance at a low price. Most competitors' entry level
oscilloscopes have a 20 MHz bandwidth, while B&K Precision's
212x Series have a bandwidth of 30-60 MHz.

Specifications

2120C

2121C

2125C

2160C

Bandwidth

30 MHz

30 MHz

30 MHz

60 MHz

Sweep Time

0.1 µs/div - 2 s/div

20 ns/div - 5 s/div

Component Tester

-

-

√

√

Counter

-

√

-

-

Common Features & Benefits
■■ Dual or single trace operation
■■ 5 mV/div sensitivity
■■ Calibrated 23-step time base with
X10 magnifier
■■ Video sync trigger
■■ Alternate/chop sweep
■■ Sum and difference capability
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COMPONENT TESTERS
Troubleshoot with confidence

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Component Testers
Selection Guide

B&K Precision offers a wide range of component testers that can measure and identify values of capacitors, resistors, inductors, diodes, ICs, and
transistors. Major applications are component sorting or circuit troubleshooting.
LCR Meters are versatile instruments as they can measure most common passive components used in electronic circuitry. Capacitance meters
on the other hand are dedicated to testing capacitors only, and typically offer a wider capacitance measurement range. Our transistor testers
and ESR meters can be invaluable tools when testing and troubleshooting components “in-circuit”, while logic probes are always used in-circuit.
IC Testers are used to identify and test certain analog and digital ICs.
Category

LCR, bench

LCR, handheld

Capacitance
Component tester
IC

Description

Max range

Basic accuracy

­Model

Page

500 kHz LCR Meter

150 kH / 150 mF / 100 MΩ

0.05%

894

40

1 MHz LCR Meter

150 kH / 150 mF / 100 MΩ

0.05%

895

40

300 kHz LCR Meter

150 kH / 80 mF / 20 MΩ

0.1%

891

41

200 kHz LCR Meter

31.83 kH / 15.91 mF / 20 MΩ

0.1%

889B

41

LCR Meter

200 H / 20 mF / 20 MΩ

1%

875B

42

1 kHz LCR Meter

1 kH / 20 mF / 10 MΩ

0.5%

878B

42

10 kHz LCR Meter

1 kH / 20 mF / 10 MΩ

0.5%

879B

42

10 kHz LCR Meter

31.83 kH / 15.91 mF / 20 MΩ

0.2%

885

42

100 kHz LCR Meter

1 kH / 20 mF / 10 MΩ

0.1%

880

42

100 kHz LCR Meter

31.83 kH / 15.91 mF / 20 MΩ

0.2%

886

42

Compact Capacitance Meter

20 mF

0.5%

810C

43

Dual Display Capacitance Meter

50 mF

0.5%

890C

43

Dual Display Capacitance Meter

200 mF

0.5%

830C

43

Component Tester

20 mF/ 20 MΩ

0.5%

815

43

Linear IC Tester

---

---

570A

43

Digital IC Tester

---

---

575A

43

ESR

In-Circuit ESR Tester

2200 µF

---

881

43

Digital Logic Probe

20 MHz

---

DP 21

43

Logic probes

Digital Logic Probe

50 MHz

---

DP 52

43

Logic Pulser Probe

400 Hz

---

DP 31A

43

DC resistance
meter

DC resistance meter

20 kΩ

0.05%

2840

44

DC resistance meter

100 MΩ

0.01%

2841

44

LCR Meter Guide
Introduction to the benefits of LCR meters and the theory behind the
measurements, plus related terms and example applications.
For more guides and applications, visit: bkprecision.com/product-applications

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Component Testers
Bench LCR
894 & 895 Performance LCR Meters
The 894 and 895 are high accuracy and high precision bench LCR meters capable of measuring inductance, capacitance, and resistance with
a basic accuracy of 0.05% over a frequency of up to 1 MHz. These meters feature a vivid 4.3-inch TFT LCD with five convenient display modes,
auto level control (ALC), cable length compensation (1/2/4 m), and bin sorting comparator. For accurate measurements, these performance LCR
meters provide Open, Short, and Load corrections.
Intuitive user interface
Easily change test parameters using
the menu-driven front panel keypad.

USB host port
Connect your USB flash drive to
conveniently save data logs, settings,
and screenshots.

Variable test signals
The instrument provides settable voltage
levels from 5 mVrms to 2 Vrms to evaluate
your DUT.
Pass/Fail
LED
indicators

4.3" TFT
color
display

NEW
Zoom display mode
With a touch of a button, users can enlarge
the display for easy viewing from a distance.
The voltage and current across the DUT are
also monitored in this display mode.

BIN comparator

Model 895

Use the BIN comparator function to sort components
in up to 10 bin locations.

Basic accuracy

0.05%

DCR measurement range

0.01 Ω - 100 MΩ

Frequency range
Test signal

40

895

20 Hz - 500 kHz

List sweep

894

L, C, R, G, X, Z, Y, B, G, θ, Q, D, DCR

20 Hz - 1 MHz

Frequency accuracy

0.01%

AC level range

5 mVrms - 2 Vrms / 50 µArms - 20 mArms (adjustable)

DC bias

0 V - +5V / 0 mA - +25 mA

Output impedance

30 Ω, 50 Ω, or 100 Ω

Selectable measurement speeds

13 ms (Fast), 90 ms (Med), 370 ms (Slow)

Auto level control (ALC)

√

Cable length compensation

√

Handler interface

√

Remote interface

RS232, USB (USBTMC), LAN, and GPIB (895 Only)

Dimensions

369 x 108 x 408 mm

Weight

5 kg

Use the built-in sweep function to conveniently
display, analyze and store primary and secondary
parameters of a component at up to 201 frequencies.

Remote PC control

Model
Measurement parameters

Integrate your LCR meter into an automated test
system and control it from a PC using SCPI commands
via the RS232, USB, LAN, or GPIB interface.

Component Testers
Bench LCR
Features (model 891)
■■ Measurement parameters: L, C, R, Z, G, B,
Y, D, Q, θ, DCR
■■ 0.05% best impedance accuracy
■■ Fully adjustable test frequency from 20 Hz
to 300 kHz with 4-digit resolution
■■ Adjustable measurement speed for
fasreadout or better accuracy
■■ Save/recall up to 100 setups 		
(10 internal) including 1000 		
measurements and screenshots
■■ Standard USB (Virtual COM), GPIB, and
LAN interface for remote control
■■ BIN sorting function

NEW
891 300 kHz Bench LCR Meter
The 891 is a compact, precise, and versatile LCR meter capable of measuring inductors,
capacitors, and resistors at DC or from 20 Hz to 300 kHz, at both low and high impedance
ranges. A large color display with all important parameters and measurements visible on one
screen makes this meter easy to operate. A standard USB, GPIB and LAN interface enhances
your productivity. The outstanding performance of the 891 makes it an invaluable tool in
production, quality control and R&D.

Quickly sort components with 9 primary
BINs, 1 secondary BIN, and 1 out BIN

889B 200 kHz Bench LCR Meter
Linear and logarithmic sweep function
Characterize components up to 300 kHz using a 300-point linear or logarithmic sweep.
Measured values for each frequency point can be read directly on the display. Sweep results
can be displayed on a graph or table and then saved to a USB flash drive or read out through
the remote interface.

Features & Benefits
■■ Measurement parameters: ACV, DCV, Z,L,
C, DCR, ESR, D, Q, and Ø
■■ Diode and continuity measurements
■■ Measures DCV to 600 V and ACV to 		
600 Vrms at 40 Hz to 1 kHz
■■ Virtual COM USB interface

Frequency

Level

Inductance
measurable
range

891

20 Hz - 300 kHz

0.5 Vrms & 1 Vrms
selectable

0.05 uH - 150 kH

0.06 pF - 80 mF

0.1 Ω - 20 MΩ

3.4 kg

258 × 113 × 381 mm

889B

100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz,
10 kHz, 100 kHz, 200 kHz

1 Vrms, 0.25 Vrms,
50 mVrms,
1 VDC (DCR only

0.079 uH - 31.83 kH

0.079 pF - 15.91 mF

0.1 Ω - 20 MΩ

4.5 kg

220 x 300 x 150 mm

Test signal

Specifications

Capacitance
measurable
range

Resistance
measurable
range

Weight

Dimensions
(W x H x D)

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Component Testers
Handheld LCR

NEW

Scan QR code to watch
How to use an LCR meter video

878B, 879B and 880 40,000-count Dual Display LCR Meters
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, θ, 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.
Applications
• Passive components trouble shooting
• Quality control (component sorting)

Test signal

Specifications
Frequency

42

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, θ, ESR (θ/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)
■■ Backlit display (879B & 880 only)
■■ Data Hold and Min/Max/Average recording
■■ USB (Virtual COM) interface
■■ SCPI compliant commands for remote
communication

Level

Models 885 & 886 are 10,000-count
handheld meters equipped with 4-wire
terminal connections to facilitate more
accurate measurements.
Features & Benefits
■■ Measurement parameters: Z, L, C, DCR,
ESR, D, Q, and Ø
■■ Test conditions: 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz,
10 kHz, 100 kHz (model 886), 1 Vrms,
0.25 Vrms, 0.05 Vrms
■■ 0.2% basic accuracy
■■ Dual LCD display
■■ SMD surface mount tweezer
probe included
Model 875B is a manual range, hand-held
20,000 count LCR meter that is reliable and
easy to use.
Features & Benefits
■■ Measures D (dissipation factor)
■■ Zero adjustment knob

Inductance
measurable
range

Capacitance
measurable
range

Resistance
measurable
range
0.2 Ω - 20 MΩ

875B

120 Hz, 1 kHz

Approximately 0.5 Vrms

20 uH - 200 H

20 pF - 20 mF

878B

120 Hz, 1 kHz

Approximately 0.6 Vrms

40 uH - 1000 H

40 pF -20 mF

879B

100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz.
10 kHz

Approximately 0.6 Vrms

4 uH - 1000 H

4 pF -20 mF

880

100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz.
10 kHz, 100 kHz

0.3 Vrms, 0.6 Vrms,
1 Vrms, 1 VDC

0.4 uH - 1000 H

0.4 pF -20 mF

885

100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz,
10 kHz

1.592 uH - 31.83 kH

0.795 pF 15.92 mF

886

100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz,
10 kHz, 100 kHz

1 Vrms, 0.25 Vrms,
50 mVrms,
1 VDC (DCR only)

0.159 uH - 31.83 kH

0.795 pF 15.92 mF

Weight

Dimensions
(W x H x D)

400 g

88 x 177 x 40 mm

330 g

90 x 190 x 41 mm

470 g

86 x 175 x48 mm

0.04 Ω - 10 MΩ
0.04 Ω - 10 MΩ

0.1 Ω - 20 MΩ

Component Testers
Handheld Capacitance, IC, ESR, Logic
830C & 890C Dual Display Handheld Capacitance Meters
The 830C and 890C are 11,000-count handheld
capacitance meters that measure capacitance up to
200 mF and 50 mF respectively. Straightforward to
operate, these meters make measurements quickly
and simplify the capacitance sorting process. Unlike
other handheld instruments such as LCR meters that
make measurements using an AC signal with a specific
test frequency, these meters measure capacitance by
applying a constant current that briefly charges, then
discharges the connected capacitor.

Features & Benefits
■■ 0.5% basic accuracy
■■ Measure capacitance up to 200 mF
(50 mF for 890C) right LCD backlight
■■ Fast auto ranging design for rapid, easy
component measurements
■■ USB (Virtual COM) interface
■■ SCPI compliant commands for
remote communication
■■ Software for data logging and front panel
emulation available as free download

The 810C is a compact manual ranging capacitance meter, designed for accurate, cost-effective
measurements of capacitive components. It features fused direct-plug-in test sockets, test lead jacks,
and a zero adjustment knob to "zero" test lead capacitance.

Model 890C

Specifications

Special
Features

Test Level

Measurable Range

Weight

Dimensions
(W x H x D)

810C

Manual range dial

<3.5 V

20 pF - 20 mF

200 g

70 x 151 x 38 mm

890C

Sorting function,
tolerance function

<3 V

100 pF - 50 mF

350 g

190 x 90 x 41 mm

830C

Sorting function,
tolerance function

<3 V

100 pF - 200 mF

350 g

190 x 90 x 41 mm

881 In-Circuit ESR & DCR Capacitor Tester
The 881 is a portable In-Circuit ESR Meter that
measures the equivalent series resistance of
electrolytic capacitors in or out of circuit and can also
be used to measure low value non-inductive resistors.
In-circuit measurements are dependent on the circuit
design of the capacitor being measured.

Features & Benefits
■■ Measures ESR with a range of 0.1 to 30 Ω
■■ Measures DCR with a range of 0.1 to 30 Ω
■■ 15 mVp-p output test voltage (will not turn
on any solid-state devices)
■■ Includes a one-handed tweezer test probe

570A & 575A IC Testers

Model 881

The 570A interfaces with analog ICs and the 575A
with digital ICs. Both versions emulate passive
circuitry around the IC under test to ensure that
a comprehensive test takes place. The units
automatically sense the functionality of the
device to be tested and display a list of possible
equivalents for replacement.

Logic Probes
For use with TTL and CMOS circuits and ICs

Model DP 21

Model

Description

DP 21

20 MHz Digital Logic Probe

DP 52

50 MHz Digital Pulser Probe

DP 31A

400 Hz Digital Pulser Probe

Features & Benefits
■■ Auto identification mode
■■ Conditional/unconditional loop
testing mode
■■ Displays diagnostic information down to
individual component pins

815 Component Tester
The 815 is a handy meter measuring capacitance
up to 20 mF and resistance up to 20 MΩ and can
also test transistors, diodes, SCRs, LEDs,
and batteries.
Features & Benefits
■■ Transistor leakage test
■■ Diode and SCR test

■■ LED test
■■ Battery test

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Component Testers
DC Resistance

NEW
2840 Series DC Resistance Meters

Handler interface with high-speed
measurement capabilities enable the 2840
Series to be used for evaluating and bin
sorting of large component quantities.

The 2840 Series DC resistance meters feature
high accuracy and resolution. Both meters
are ideally suited for measuring contact
resistance of relays, switches, interconnects,
PCB traces, bonds, and cables. The 2841 adds
extended range, accuracy and temperature
measurement for evaluating coils, motor
windings, transformers, actuators and
conductive materials. The 2840 is
economically priced to meet the need of
applications where extended range and
temperature correction are not required.
Large color touch screen with user-friendly
interface provides intuitive operation. Using
the software keypad of the touch screen,
users can easily set various functions
and values.

Applications
Both meters are ideally suited for measuring
contact resistance of relays, switches,
interconnects, PCB traces, bonds, and cables.
The 2841 adds extended range, accuracy and
temperature measurement for evaluating
coils, motor windings, transformers,
actuators and conductive materials.

USB

RS232

Model

2840

2841

Measurement range

1 µΩ - 20 kΩ

0.1 µΩ - 110 MΩ

Basic accuracy

0.05%

0.01%

Measurement resolution

1 µΩ

0.1 µΩ

Displayed measurements

1

1 or 2

Measurement functions*

R and LPR

R, R-T, T, LPR, LPR-T

Ranges

4 + Auto

11 + Auto

Temperature measurements
(TC and △t)

--

√

Bins

3

10

Remote interface

RS232, USB (USBTMC)

LAN, RS232, USB (USBTMC)

*R – Resistance, LPR – Low Power Resistance, T - Temperature

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LAN*

*2841 only

Touch screen to zoom or enter values

Features
■■ 4.3-inch color touch screen
■■ One touch full screen measurement view
■■ Simultaneous display of two different
measurements (2841 only)
■■ Four-terminal Kelvin type test
leads included
■■ Temperature measurement with 		
correction (2841 only)
■■ Low power test mode to protect DUT
■■ Manual or Auto ranging
■■ User selectable speed options
■■ Maximum sample rate: 50 samples
per second
■■ Offset voltage compensation (OVC)
■■ Zero correction (0 ADJ)
■■ Δ% mode for quickly determining the
percent difference between components
■■ Bin-sorting with Statistical functions
■■ Comparator and pass/fail alarming
beeper function
■■ Memory for 30 groups of parameters
■■ Screen capture to USB drive
■■ Automatically update operation software
through USB
■■ Power line filtering to eliminate the
influence of the power noise on
the instrument
■■ Trigger delay
■■ Handler interface
■■ Standard RS232 and USBTMC interface
■■ LAN interface (2841 only)

Battery Test
Overview, Handheld Battery Analyzers

Battery Test Solutions
B&K Precision offers a wide array of internal
resistance/impedance based battery test
solutions including handheld and benchtop
units for field environments, labs, quality
control, and production use, as well as
frequency response analyzers for complex
AC impedance data analysis and charge/
discharge systems.

RS

Battery charge/discharge solution with sequencing and data logging

Cdl
Power Supply

DC Electronic
Load

Charge

Rct

Discharge

Model of simplified Randles cell

Model

9200/9115 & 8600/SDL Series

600B & 601B

BA6010 & BA6011

FRA8000

Test method

Charge / Discharge
Charge and discharge
battery while logging results

DC Resistance
Measure open and loaded
battery voltage

AC Impedance
Uses a 1 kHz fixed frequency
AC signal to calculate battery
impedance

EIS (electrochemical impedance
spectroscopy)
Stimulate the battery with a low-level
sinusoidal AC current at a particular
frequency and then measure both
the stimulating AC current and the
resultant AC voltage. Repeat for various
frequencies.

Result

V/I plots with calculated
amp-hours (Ah) or C-rate

Calculates internal
resistance and displays
remaining capacity of
lead-acid battery in %

Real-time display of voltage,
impedance, phase angle and
capacitance

Real-time display of voltage, current
and impedance. Generates Nyquist and
Bode plots to identify specific battery
model elements.

Advantages

Measures actual capacity of
a battery directly

Quick, easy and repeatable
measurement

Fast measurement speed.
Ability to measure battery
capacitance.

Provides large amount of data and
detailed information about individual
battery model elements

Disadvantages

Time consuming

Ignores battery capacitance,
resistive battery model
elements lumped together

Individual battery model
elements seen as one
impedance value

Requires complex data analysis

600B & 601B Handheld Battery Capacity Analyzers
The 600B and 601B Handheld Battery Capacity Analyzers address the need to test and maintain
sealed lead acid (SLA) batteries used in backup power UPS, emergency lighting, fire alarms,
security systems, and many other electrical systems. By quickly characterizing a battery’s
response to a load resistance, these meters display the remaining battery capacity as an
indicator of the battery’s health.

NEW

Model

600B

601B

Supported SLA battery voltages

12 V

6 V & 12 V

Ah range

7, 12, 24, 42, 65, & 100

5 - 100 in 1 Ah steps

No load (open circuit) voltage accuracy

±2 counts

±(0.2% + 1 count)

Internal resistance

--

✓

Load voltage

--

✓

Dimensions (W x H x D)

74 x 265.1 x 54 mm

Weight

74 x 265.1 x 58 mm
1.2 kg

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Battery Test
Battery Analyzers

NEW
BA6010 Series Battery Analyzers
The BA6010 Series Battery Analyzers use a
1 kHz AC constant current source to measure
the battery’s impedance expressed by
11 different measurement functions. With
a basic voltage and impedance accuracy
of 0.1% and micro-ohm resolution, these
instruments are well-suited for analyzing
a wide range of battery types and
configurations in the lab, quality control and
manufacturing environments.

Features & Benefits
■■ 4.3 inch color LCD display
■■ Graphing display of voltage and resistance
with on-screen measurement tools
■■ 4-wire test fixture with monitoring for Hi
drive open, Low drive open, and
both open
■■ Compare and sort using 10 bins with
statistical evaluations
■■ Δ% mode for quickly determining the
percent difference between batteries
■■ Pass/Fail indicator with audible tone
■■ Fast test speed up to 50 measurements
per second
■■ Handler interface
■■ Internal and external file storage

Dual Display

TLKB1 - Kelvin test lead

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Data logging

Model

Input voltage

Input
range

Measurement functions
(displayed)

Test signal

Basic accuracy
impedance

Impedance
resolution

Voltage
resolution

Remote interface

BA6010

100 uV to 60 V

6 V / 60 V

BA6011

100 uV to 300 V

30 V / 300 V

R, R-V, V, R-Q, L-Q, L-R, R-X, C-D,
Z-Q, Z-R and R-C

Sine wave (1 kHz ±0.2 Hz)

0.1%

1 µΩ

100 µV

RS232, USB

Battery Test
Frequency Response Analyzer

NEW

FRA8000 Frequency Response Analyzer
In combination with a DC electronic load, the FRA8000
can be used to perform electrochemical impedance
spectroscopy (EIS) measurements for analysis of:
EIS diagram

■■ Super capacitors and fuel cells
■■ Corrosion and surface treatments

Frequency Response Analyzer

Current sense

Hall effect

Ext. analog prog

■■ Primary and secondary batteries

USB/LAN

Voltage sense

Features & Benefits
■■ Compatible with any DC load that has a
programmable analog input to measure
high-voltage or high-power battery packs
■■ High selectivity two stage receiver 		
architecture for high noise immunity
■■ Simultaneous V/I measurement to ensure
exact impedance and phase information
■■ Auto gain control and flexible ranges
for measuring small signals in noisy
environments with micro-ohm sensitivity
■■ Adjustable sampling interval
■■ USB, GPIB, and LAN connectivity
■■ DDS sinewave generation yielding 		
frequency errors less than 0.02 Hz
■■ Signal overload protection

Log/Analyze

Input

DC Electronic Load

V/I plot

The FRA stimulates the battery via the DC load’s analog programming input with a small sinewave signal at a
specific frequency, measures the battery's voltage and current response and calculates the complex impedance.
The FRA measurement unit is capable of extracting very small signals from noisy waveforms and compare their
gain and phase. The stimulus signal is swept from frequencies as low as 0.1 Hz to the desired
maximum frequency.

AC source

DC bias
source

Analyzer/
measurement unit

Programmable frequency range

0.1 Hz - 20 kHz

Frequency resolution

0.01 Hz

Amplitude

Up to 20% of DC bias setting or 1 Vrms

Amplitude resolution

5 mVpp

Distortion

< 0.2%

Nyquist diagram

Range

10 mV – 10 V

Resolution

10 mV

Accuracy

0.1% ± 50 mV

Analysis Software Features
■■ Nyquist, Bode, and V/I graphs
■■ Real-time display of impedance 		
measurements and operating conditions
■■ Frequency sweeps with adjustable
amplitude in log/linear form
■■ Automatic or manual scaling and shifting
of screen plots for optimum viewing
■■ Advanced marker functions
■■ User-friendly control panel with auto-gain,
auto-sample, and logging capabilities

Output impedance

50 Ω

Range

Auto

Sensitivity

1 µV

Dynamic range

120 dB

Sample Interval:

10 ms - 10 s

Phase accuracy

1°

Basic amplitude accuracy

+/-2% 0.1 Hz – 9.99 Hz,
+/- 0.5% 10 Hz – 9999 Hz,
+/-1% 10 kHz – 20 kHz

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SIGNAL GENERATORS
Stimulus signals for design and test

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Signal Generators
Selection Guide
Arbitrary/Function Generators
Type

Performance
Arbitrary &
Function
Generator*

Basic
Arbitrary &
Function
Generator**

Frequency
range

Number
of
channels

Arbitrary
Waveform
length

Sample
rate

Modulation
Vertical
resolution

AM / FM

Output
range
(into 50 Ω)

Other

Special
features

Interface

Model

Page

1 uHz-30 MHz

1

1 Mpts

200 MSa/s

14 bit

int/ext

FSK

10 mV-10 Vpp

USB

marker

4075B

51

1 uHz-30 MHz

2

1 Mpts

200 MSa/s

14 bit

int/ext

FSK

10 mV-10 Vpp

USB

marker

4078B

51

4076B

51

marker,
summing input

4079B

51

1 uHz-50 MHz

1

4 Mpts

200 MSa/s

14 bit

int/ext

FSK

10 mV-10 Vpp

USB, GPIB

1 uHz-50 MHz

2

4 Mpts

200 MSa/s

14 bit

int/ext

FSK

10 mV-10 Vpp

USB, GPIB

1 uHz-80 MHz

1

16 Mpts

200 MSa/s

14 bit

int/ext

FSK

10 mV-10 Vpp

USB, GPIB

1 uHz-80 MHz

2

16 Mpts

200 MSa/s

14 bit

int/ext

FSK

10 mV-10 Vpp

USB, GPIB

1 uHz-10 MHz

2

16 kpts

150 MSa/s

14 bit

int/ext

ASK, FSK, PM, PSK,
DSB-AM, PWM

2 mVpp-10 Vpp

USB, LAN,
GPIB option

counter, color
display

4077B

51

4080B

51

4053B

53

0.01 Hz-20 MHz

1

1 kpts

50 MSa/s

12 bit

int/ext

-

10 mV-10 Vpp

USB

counter

4045B

53

0.01 Hz-25 MHz

2

16 kpts

125 MSa/s

14 bit

int/ext

FSK, PM, PWM

10 mV-10 Vpp

USB

counter

4047B

53

USB, GPIB
option

counter, color
display

4054B

53

4055B

53

4063

52

USB, GPIB
option

counter,
color display

4064

52

4065

52

1 uHz-30 MHz

2

16 kpts

150 MSa/s

14 bit

int/ext

1 uHz-60 MHz

2

16 kpts

150 MSa/s

14 bit

int/ext

1 uHz-80 MHz

2

16 kpts

500 MSa/s

14 bit

int/ext

1 uHz-120 MHz

2

16 kpts

500 MSa/s

14 bit

int/ext

1 uHz-160 MHz

2

16 kpts

500 MSa/s

14 bit

int/ext

ASK, FSK, PM, PSK,
DSB-AM, PWM

2 mVpp-10 Vpp

Note: All generators produce basic function generator waveforms sine, square, triangle, TTL/CMOS and ramp/pulse and complex waveforms including noise, sin(x)/x, exponential and Gaussian
* = True AWG capable of generating almost any waveform combined with full function generator functionality (two in one)
** = Primarily DDS function generators with basic Arb. capability in terms of memory space, vertical resolution, and maximum output frequency

Function Generators
Type

Digital (DDS)

Analog

Waveforms

Modulation

Sweep

Frequency
range

Basic *)

Other

AM/FM

Other

lin/log

Burst

Output range
(into 50 Ω)

Interface

Special
features

Model

Page

1 Hz-5 MHz

√

-

-

-

-

-

10 mV-10 Vpp

-

-

4005DDS

54

0.1 Hz-7 MHz

√

-

-

-

√

-

10 mV-10 Vpp

-

-

4007B

54

0.1 Hz-12 MHz

√

-

-

-

√

-

10 mV-10 Vpp

-

-

4013B

54

0.01 Hz-12 MHz

√

-

int/ext

-

√

-

10 mV-10 Vpp

USB

counter

4014B

54

0.01 Hz-20 MHz

√

-

int/ext

-

√

√

10 mV-10 Vpp

USB

counter

4040B

54

0.2 Hz-2 MHz

√

-

-

-

-

-

100 mV-10 Vpp

-

-

4010A

56

0.5 Hz-4 MHz

√

-

-

-

√

-

100 mV-10 Vpp

-

-

4001A

56

0.5 Hz-4 MHz

√

-

-

-

√

-

100 mV-10 Vpp

-

counter

4003A

56

0.5 Hz-5 MHz

√

-

-

-

-

100 mV-10 Vpp

-

-

4011A

56

0.5 Hz-5 MHz

√

-

-

-

√

-

100 mV-10 Vpp

-

-

4012A

56

0.1 Hz-10 MHz

√

-

-

-

√

-

100 mV-10 Vpp

-

-

4017A

56

0.2 Hz-20 MHz

√

-

int/ext

-

√

√

100 mV-10 Vpp

-

counter

­4040A

56

Note: *) basic waveforms include sine, square, triangle, TTL/CMOS and ramp/pulse

Pulse Generators
Type

Frequency range

Transition time

Width

Delay

Number of outputs

Model

Page

Analog

0.1 Hz-10 MHz

12 ns

50 ns - 50 ms

0 - 2 µs

1

4030

56

0.1 Hz-50 MHz

6 ns - 100 ms

10 ns - 10 s

0 - 10 s

1

4033

55

0.1 Hz-50 MHz

6 ns - 100 ms

10 ns - 10 s

0 - 10 s

2

4034

55

Model

Page
56

Digital

Other Signal Sources
Type

Frequency range

Audio
Signal

Waveforms

Modulation

Output range

Sine

Square

AM

20 Hz-150 kHz

√

√

-

0-1.2 Vpp

3001

0.1 Hz-10 MHz

√

√

-

0-4.5 Vpp (no load)(sine), 5 Vpp (no load)(square)

3003

56

100 kHz-150 MHz

√

-

int/ext

100 mVrms max.

2005B

56

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Signal Generators
WaveXpress Software

CAPTURE
WaveXpress is a comprehensive stand-alone
application with several transformation
options, allowing users to easily create
complex waveforms. Modify a waveform
downloaded from a scope or construct a new
waveform using powerful and intuitive
editing tools. Quickly download them to
your AWG and begin testing your circuits
and systems moments later. The WaveXpress
program can also be used for general-purpose
waveform editing without requiring any
instruments to be connected to the computer.

Waveform creation capabilities

Waveforms

Sine
Square
Triangle
Sawtooth
Pulse
Sinc
Noise
Exponential
Rise/Decay

Filters

Savitzky-Golay
smoothing
Low-pass
Band-pass
High-pass
Notch

Noise

Beta
Chi Square
Exponential
F
Gamma
Laplace
Lognormal
Logistic
Normal
Rayleigh
Uniform
Weibull

VALIDATE

EDIT

GENERATE

Features & Benefits
■■ Import waveforms from B&K scopes, AWGs, or load them from CSV or text files
■■ Autoscan function automatically detects instruments connected via RS232, USB, or GPIB
■■ Generate waveforms from scratch with drawing and editing tools.
■■ Insert commonly used waveforms and different types of noise
■■ Numerous transformations for changing a waveform. User-defined transformations can be
added in the python programming language
■■ Multi-language support: additional languages can be added by the user
■■ Fast zooming and panning with mouse
■■ Dialog settings are remembered for faster repetitive work
■■ Undo/redo functions allow quick experimentation

Transformations
Linear (ax + b)
Gaussian noise
Clip
Resample
Convert to DC (max, min, average, or RMS)
Signum
Absolute value
Sort ordinates
Reverse ordinates (mirror about vertical axis)
Differentiate
Integrate
Make positive
Normalize amplitude to unity
Zero amplitude
Negate (mirror about horizontal axis) CSV,
ASCII,
proprietary BKW file

Supported
file
formats

CSV, ASCII,
proprietary
BKW file

Supported
interfaces

RS232/USB/
GPIB

Supported Instruments
Oscilloscopes

2540C (-MSO) Series,
2550 Series, 2560
Series

AWGs

4045B, 4047B,
4075B - 4080B Series

Download Information:

www.bkprecision.com/WaveXpress

System requirements:
Windows XP or later
NI-VISA Run-Time Engine*
*Download from the NI website link below:
http://joule.ni.com/nidu/cds/view/p/id/1606/lang/en

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Signal Generators
True AWG

4075B Series Arbitrary/Function Waveform Generators
Dual architecture design
These generators combine the benefits of
DDS (direct digital synthesis) and true AWG
(arbitrary waveform generator) architectures
without the limitations of either. Standard
waveforms such as sine, square, and triangle
are generated with a DDS chip, delivering
great frequency resolution at a low cost.
Custom arbitrary waveform generation is
implemented with a true point-by-point
design, offering improved signal integrity
by producing significantly less jitter and
distortion compared to a DDS-only
architecture.

Flexible memory management
The 4075B Series gives users more freedom
by allowing the flash memory to be allocated
via start address and length parameter setups. For instance, a model 4080B user could
generate one large 16M-point waveform or
up to 49 different waveform setups totaling
16 Mpts in one memory bank. Up to eight
non-volatile memory banks are available to
store arbitrary waveforms with 14-bit vertical
resolution.
Programmable markers
The 4075B Series provides fully
programmable markers that allow you to
generate a positive TTL level output signal at
the points specified by address in memory
and length up to 4000 points.

Features & Benefits
■■ 14-bit, 200 MSa/s, 16 Mpts arbitrary
waveform generator
■■ Linear and logarithmic sweep
■■ AM/FM/FSK modulation
■■ Output ON/OFF button
■■ Gate and burst mode
■■ Fully programmable markers
■■ Store/recall up to 50 instrument settings
■■ SCPI-compliant command set
■■ Short circuit protection on output

Model

4075B

4078B

4076B

4079B

4077B

4080B

Channels

1

2

1

2

1

2

Sine frequency range

1 µHz – 30 MHz

1 µHz – 50 MHz

1 µHz – 80 MHz

Square frequency range

1 µHz – 30 MHz

1 µHz – 50 MHz

1 µHz – 60 MHz

Arbitrary waveform length

1 Mpts

4 Mpts

Remote interface

USBTMC

16 Mpts
USBTMC and GPIB

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Signal Generators
Function Generators/AWG

4060 Series Dual Channel Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generators
The 4060 Series Dual Channel Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generators are capable of
generating stable and precise sine, square, triangle, pulse, and arbitrary waveforms. With an
easy-to-read color display and intuitive user interface with numeric keypad, these instruments
offer plenty of features including linear/logarithmic sweep, built-in counter, extensive
modulation and triggering capabilities, a continuously variable DC offset, and a high
performance 14-bit, 500 MSa/s arbitrary waveform generator.
Model

4063

4064

Sine frequency range

1 µHz – 80 MHz

1 µHz – 120 MHz

Square frequency range

1 µHz – 40 MHz

1 µHz – 160 MHz

1 µHz – 50 MHz

Weight

2.8 kg

Dimensions (W x H x D)

261 x 105 x 344 mm

Generate waveforms with ease
The provided waveform editing software can
be used to create point-by-point arbitrary
waveforms via freehand or waveform
math functions.

52

4065

Synchronization and external triggering
Use the external 10 MHz clock input and
output to synchronize your signals to a
master time base.

Features & Benefits
■■ 14-bit, 500 MSa/s, 512k point arbitrary
waveform generator
■■ Two independent channels with one
button synchronization
■■ Large 4.3-inch LCD color display
■■ Linear and logarithmic sweep
■■ AM/DSB-AM/ASK/FM/FSK/PM/PWM
modulation functions
■■ Variable DC offset
■■ Highly adjustable pulse duty cycle from
0.0001% to 99.9999%
■■ Internal/external triggering
■■ Gate and burst mode
■■ 36 built-in predefined arbitrary waveforms
■■ Store/recall up to 10 instrument settings
and 32 user-defined arbitrary waveforms
■■ Built-in counter
■■ USB device port (USBTMC-compliant) with
front panel USB host port
■■ GPIB connectivity with optional 		
USB-to-GPIB adapter (model AK40G)
■■ Short circuit output protection
■■ LabVIEW drivers available

Advanced pulse generator
The 4060 Series can generate pulses with
minimum rise/fall times of 6 ns and maximum
rise/fall times of 6 seconds.

Signal Generators
Function Generators/AWG

Dual-Channel Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generators
4047B

The 4047B is a versatile dual-channel
25 MHz function generator with arbitrary
waveform capability. It features a true
point-by-point AWG (arbitrary waveform
generator) architecture to produce accurate
and precise arbitrary waveforms combined
with a DDS architecture offering easy-to-use
conventional function generator capabilities.

4050B Series

The 4050B Series dual-channel function/
arbitrary waveform generators are capable
of providing stable and precise sine, square,
triangle, pulse, and arbitrary waveforms up
to 60 MHz, using a DDS-based architecture.

Common Features
■■ 4.3” color LCD display
■■ Two fully independent channels with
individual output On/Off buttons
■■ Synchronize the phase of both channels
with the push of a button
■■ Low-jitter square wave generation for
simulating reliable clock signals, 		
generating triggers, or validating serial
data buses
■■ Linear and logarithmic sweep
■■ Variable DC offset
■■ Adjustable duty cycle
■■ Internal/external triggering
■■ Gate and burst mode
■■ Built-in frequency counter

Front panel arbitrary waveform generation

From the front panel, waveforms can be
defined from scratch by entering data
point-by-point or by loading and modifying
predefined waveforms.

Waveform editing software

Use WaveXpress to easily generate, edit, and upload
custom arbitrary waveforms to the generator via the
remote interface. Generate waveforms in the software
by importing a text file or define via freehand, point
draw, and waveform math functions.

Wide variety of modulation schemes

Harmonics generator function

These instruments are capable of many different
types of modulation for various applications.

Generate up to 10 harmonics with independent
amplitude and phase settings.

Model

4047B

4053B

4054B

4055B

Sine & Square
frequency range

0.01 Hz - 25 MHz

1 µHz - 10 MHz

1 µHz - 30 MHz

1 µHz - 60 MHz

Amplitude

0 - 10 Vpp into 50
ohms for entire
frequency range

0 - 10 Vpp into 50 ohms, ≤ 10 MHz
0 - 5 Vpp into 50 ohms, >10 MHz

Modulation

AM, FM, FSK, PM,
PWM

AM, DSB-AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK, PSK, PWM

Vertical resolution

14 bit

AWG architecture

True point-bypoint AWG

Sample rate

125 MSa/s

Arbitrary waveform length

DDS-based AWG
150 MSa/s
16 kpts

Built-in arbitrary waveforms

9

196

Dedicated waveform keys

√

-

Channel tracking

-

√

Harmonics generator

-

√

Ext 10 MHz reference I/O

-

√

Remote interface

USB (Virtual COM)

LAN, USB device (USBTMC), USB host interface

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Signal Generators
Digital (DDS) Function Generators

Model 4005DDS

Model 4013B

The 4005DDS is a versatile 5 MHz function
generator using a DDS (direct digital
synthesis) design. This model is great for
education and other applications that need
basic waveform generation.
Features & Benefits
■■ Sine, square, and triangle waveforms up
to 5 MHz
■■ Numeric keypad for quick input
of frequency
■■ Adjustable DC offset
■■ Adjustable duty cycle
■■ Front panel push button and pull knob
can attenuate output by up to 40 dB

Additional Features (4014B/4040B/4045B)
■■ AM/FM modulation
■■ Low-jitter square wave generation for
simulating reliable clock signals, 		
generating triggers, or validating serial
data buses
■■ Internal/external triggering
■■ Gate and burst mode (4040B)
■■ Built-in counter
■■ USB interface and SCPI-compliant 		
command set
■■ Remote control application
software provided
■■ Arbitrary waveform generation (4045B)

The 4007B, 4013B, 4014B, 4040B, and 4045B
DDS function generators are capable of
generating stable and precise waveforms. All
models provide variable output amplitudes
from 0 to 10 Vpp into 50 Ω and a continuously
variable DC offset to inject signals into circuits
at the correct bias level. Standard features
include an intuitive menu-driven front panel
keypad, rotary control knob, adjustable duty
cycle, and comprehensive short circuit and
overvoltage output protection.
Common Features
■■ Sine, square, and triangle waveforms
■■ Bright LCD display with waveform preview
■■ Linear and logarithmic sweep
■■ Store and recall instrument settings
■■ Output On/Off button

Specifications

4005DDS

4007B

4013B

4014B

4040B

4045B

Frequency (sine & square)

1 Hz - 5 MHz

0.1 Hz - 7 MHz

0.1 Hz - 12 MHz

0.01 Hz - 12 MHz

0.01 Hz - 20 MHz

0.01 Hz – 20 MHz

Output range (into 50 Ω)

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Model 4045B

10 mV - 10 Vpp

Flatness

±0.3 dB to 1 MHz,
±1 dB to 5 MHz

±1 dB to 7 MHz

±1 dB to 12 MHz

±0.5 dB to 1 MHz,
±1 dB to 12 MHz

Arbitrary waveform
generator

--

--

--

--

Variable duty cycle

20% - 80% to 3 MHz
for square

20% - 80% to 1 MHz
for square

Weight

2.3 kg

2 kg

Dimensions (W x H x D)

279.4 x 101.6 x 297.2 mm

±0.5 dB to 1 MHz,
±1 dB to 20 MHz
--

0.01 Hz – 20 MHz

20% - 80% to 2 MHz for square,
1% - 99% in 1% steps for triangle
2.5 kg
213 x 88 x 210 mm

Signal Generators
Performance Pulse

Æ
4033 & 4034 50 MHz Programmable Pulse Generators
The 4033 and 4034 are high performance
programmable pulse generators ideal for
testing digital systems and circuits based on
TTL, CMOS, or ECL technologies. Both
instruments generate clean and accurate
pulses at up to 6 digits resolution with a
repetition rate up to 50 MHz, variable pulse
widths from 10 ns to 10 s, and pulse delays
from 0 ns to 10 s. Output levels are
adjustable from -10 V to +10 V, with pulse
amplitudes settable from 0.1 Vpp to 10 Vpp
into a 50 Ω load.
All parameters, modes, and functions are
programmable via the front panel or remote
control commands. Additionally, the pulse
generators provide selectable 		
complementary pulse and double pulse
generation in continuous, triggered, gated,
and counted burst modes.

Features & Benefits
■■ Repetition rate of 0.1 Hz to 50 MHz
■■ Flexible trigger modes: Continuous,
Triggered (internal, external, manual),
Gated Burst and External Width
■■ Pulse width programmable from 10 ns
to 10 s
■■ Transition times (rise and fall times)
variable from 6 ns to 100 ms
■■ Programmable delay and double pulse
■■ Predefined amplitude levels for ECL,
TTL, and CMOS signals
■■ Store up to 99 different test setups with
auto retention of last power down setup
■■ Pulse amplitudes up to 10 Vpp into
50 Ω output
■■ Programmable via GPIB and RS232
■■ SCPI compatible

Specifications

4033

4034

Channels

1

2

Frequency

0.1 Hz to 50 MHz

Period

40 ns to 10 s (25 MHz to 0.1 Hz repetition rate)

Width

10 ns to (Period – 10 ns)

Delay

0 ns to (Period – Width – 10 ns)

Dual-Channel Model 4034
Users can save cost and bench space with two
independent channel outputs. Both channels
offer full functionality and all parameters
such as pulse width and transition time can
be set individually. The channels can also be
synchronized with the push of a button.

Applications
• Automatic Test Equipment (ATE)
• Avionics and radar testing
• Switching power supply testing
• Characterization of active components

Duty Cycle

1% - 99%

Amplitude

0.1 V to 10 Vpp into 50 Ω load (20 Vpp max into open circuit)

Transition Times

<6 ns to 100 ms variable. Leading and trailing edges settable separately and limited
to 20:1 ratio between settings into one of the following ranges: 5 ns-100 ns; 50 ns-1.0
us; 500 ns-10 us; 5.0 us-100 us; 50 us-1.0 ms; 500 us-10 ms, 5 ms – 100 ms

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Signal Generators
Analog & Handheld
Analog Function Generators
These analog function generators offer familiar controls, stable output, and reliable operation
at budget-saving price points. While DDS generators have eclipsed analog generators at the
high end, these analog generators are the workhorses of industry, education, and hobbyists.
Common Features & Benefits
■■ Variable output: 10 Vpp into 50 Ω 		
(includes a 20 dB attenuator)
■■ TTL/CMOS output
■■ Adjustable DC offset
■■ Sine/square/triangle/ramp/pulse outputs

Model 4040A

Specifications

4001A

Frequency range (sine)
Frequency resolution
Distortion

4003A

0.5 Hz - 3 MHz
--

5 digits

<2%, 1 Hz - 100 kHz

4010A

4011A

generators for general bench and lab use with
an ideal mixture of features at a compelling
price. The 4012A is identical to the 4011A, but
with a sweep function added.

4012A

0.2 Hz - 2 MHz

0.5 Hz - 5 MHz

--

4 digits

4017A

4040A

0.1 Hz - 10 MHz

0.2 Hz - 20 MHz
5 digits

4% typical at 1 kHz

≤3% typical at 1 kHz

VCG

--

√

√

√

√

√

√

AM/FM modulation

--

--

--

--

--

--

√

Linera/Log Sweep

--

--

--

--

√

--

√

Burst

--

--

--

--

--

--

√

Counter

--

up to 20 MHz

--

--

--

--

up to 30 MHz

Weight

2.5 kg

1.8 kg

2 kg

Dimensions
(W x H x D)

275 x 90 x 300 mm

298 x 114 x 264 mm

298 x 140 x 264 mm

20 Hz-150 kHz Sine/Square Wave
Audio Generator
The 3001 generates low-distortion sine waves
at 46 discrete frequencies. Frequency
accuracy is 3% from 20 Hz to 100 kHz. The
unit is powered by a 9 V battery.
10 MHz Handheld Sine & Square Wave
Signal Generator
The 3003 generates up to 10 MHz sine
(adjustable amplitude from 0 to 4.5 Vpp,
no load) and TTL square waves using
DDS technology in steps of 0.1 Hz. Output
frequency accuracy is 0.02%. The sine and
square waves are available simultaneously
from separate BNC female connectors. A 9 V
battery supplies power or an external 6-9 VDC
adapter can be used.

Model 3003

Specifications

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Models 4011A and 4012A are popular 5 MHz

3001

10 MHz Pulse Generator with 4-digit
LED Display
The 4030 pulse generator supplies positive
and negative 0.5-5 V pulses into 50 Ω at up
to 10 MHz pulse repetition frequency (pulse
periods from 100 ns to 100 ms). Pulse widths
are continuously variable between 50 ns and
50 ms and the pulses have rise and fall times
of 12 ns.
150 MHz RF Signal Generator
The 2005B supplies sine wave outputs from
100 kHz to 150 MHz (harmonics usable to
450 MHz) at up to 100 mV (RMS). An external
crystal can be plugged in for precise
frequency control. The output is provided via
a BNC female connector.

3003

4030

2005B

Frequency Range

20 Hz - 150 kHz

0.1 Hz - 10 MHz

0.1 Hz - 10 MHz

100 kHz - 150 MHz

Output
Voltage

> 1.2 V rms at max
setting(no load)

0 to 4.5 Vpp (no load) (sine)
5 Vpp (no load) (square)

1 - 10 V

up to 100 mVrms

Output
Impedance

600 Ω

50 Ω

50 Ω

50 Ω - 200 Ω

Weight

200 g

0.9 kg

2.5 kg

2.5 kg

Dimensions
(W x H x D)

82 x 150 x 21 mm

97 x 145 x 38 mm

26.2 x 11.2 x 31.5 mm

250 x 150 x 130 mm

SPECTRUM ANALYZERS
Essential tools for RF measurements

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Spectrum Analyzers
Handheld Spectrum Analyzers
Applications
• Installation, maintenance, and
troubleshooting of wireless communication
systems such as W-CDMA/CDMA, GSM,
WLAN, WiMAX and Bluetooth
• Detection of signal interference and
undesired emissions
• TV and broadcasting
• Antenna alignment
• Electric field strength measurement with
dipole antennas optimized for typical
frequencies used in wireless systems
• Magnetic field strength measurement with
magnetic field probe (PR 26M)

The 2650A series handheld spectrum
analyzers are compact, lightweight, and
cost-effective instruments for quick and
precise signal investigations. At a weight
of only 1.8 kg, the 2650A series are by far
the lightest full-featured spectrum analyzer
available, yet they deliver performance and
features comparable to full-size bench
spectrum analyzers and can operate up to
4 hours on a single battery.
With their ease of use, measurement
flexibility, and unmatched portability, the
2650A series analyzers are indispensable
tools for engineers and technicians who
conduct field measurements in the 50 kHz to
8.5 GHz range.

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• Frequency response measurements of
passive components such as RF cables,
filters, and attenuators using the built-in
tracking generator (2652A)

Input
(spectrum analyzer)

Output
(tracking generator)

Tracking generator specifications (2652A)
Frequency range

5 MHz - 3.3 GHz

Output level

-10 dBm ± 1 dB @ 1
GHz (output level is fixed)

Output flatness

±1.5 dB

Specifications

2650A/2652A

2658A

Frequency range

50 kHz - 3.3 GHz

50 kHz - 8.5 GHz

Resolution
bandwidth

3 kHz to 3 MHz (1-3 sequence) and AUTO

SSB phase noise

-90 dBc/Hz (typical) @100 kHz offset

Average noise level

-127 dBm (typical) @ CF : 1 GHz, RBW : 3 kHz, VBW : 100 Hz, Ref. level < - 40 dBm
(preamp automatically ON)

Input VSWR

< 2.0

Weight

approx. 1.8 kg (including battery)

Dimensions
(W x H x D)

162 x 71 x 265 mm

Features & Benefits
■■ Frequency range from 50 kHz – 8.5 GHz
■■ Truly portable spectrum analyzer 		
weighing only 1.8 kg including the battery
■■ Impressive 4 hour battery life; 		
easy-to-replace rechargeable
Lithium-Ion battery
■■ USB interface for PC connectivity
■■ Intuitive PC software for remote
control and documentation of
measurement results
■■ Conveniently store measurement results
and screenshots in bitmap format to USB
flash drive (USB host interface)
■■ Large easy-to-read color display
■■ Measurement functions: channel / 		
adjacent channel power, occupied 		
bandwidth, electric and magnetic
field strength
■■ Convenient Auto Tune function 		
automatically sets center frequency to the
maximum signal within full span and
optimum settings for RBW, VBW and
sweep time
■■ External trigger for zero span 		
measurements
■■ SCPI-like remote control commands

Superb performance improves
your productivity
■■ Advanced synthesizer-based design
enables the 2650A series to provide you
with an accurate and detailed picture of
the spectrum you are investigating
■■ Fast sweep speed (minimum 10 ms) to
help locate and identify elusive, transient
interference signals
■■ DANL (displayed average noise level)
of -127 dBm
■■ Single sideband phase noise – 90 dBc @
100 kHz offset

Spectrum Analyzers
Handheld Spectrum Analyzers
Channel Power Measurement
Allows you to measure the total power or
noise power in a user-specified bandwidth.
Adjacent Channel Power
Measures the ratio of power leakage (from the
wanted signal) into adjacent channels. Center
frequency, adjacent channel bandwidth, and
offset between main carrier and adjacent
channels can be set.

Marker Function
Two different modes are available for marker
measurements:
■■ Normal marker mode measures the

frequency and level of the marked point
■■ Delta marker mode measures the
frequency and level differences between
the two markers (see image below)

Electric Field Strength Measurement
An optional dipole antenna (models M401
thru M406) that connects to the RF input
enables the measurement of electric field
strength. Users can choose from 6 antennas
based on the frequency range
under investigation.
Combined with the MAX HOLD function and a
10 ms sweep time, the M404 dipole antenna
is capable of measuring the electric field
strength of Bluetooth systems and systems
using direct sequence spread spectrum/
frequency hopping modulation techniques.

Magnetic Field Strength Measurement
Using a magnetic field probe (optional PR
26M), the 2650A series is capable of accurately
measuring the magnetic field distribution on
a PCB (printed circuit board) or IC (integrated
circuit) over a wide frequency range of 10 MHz
to 3 GHz. Since the probe's compensation
data is already preloaded into the analyzer,
the magnetic field strength is displayed
directly in dBµA/m.

Easy Operation
The 2650A series are straightforward to
operate and provide many functions to
facilitate quick and easy measurements:
■■ Smart one button "Auto Tune" function

which automatically scans the full
frequency range, detects and centers the
maximum signal, and configures optimum
values for RBW, VBW, sweep time and
reference level
■■ Input attenuator and internal preamp are
set automatically to optimal values
■■ 200 setups of reference spectrum
measurements can be stored and recalled
from either internal memory or USB
flash drive
PC Software for Simple and Flexible
Documentation of your Measurements
The 2650A series includes easy-to-use
software for documentation and further
analysis of your measurements. Connect the
analyzer via USB cable to your PC, configure
the analyzer remotely, then download
measurement data and instrument settings
for storage and further analysis.
■■ Continuously sweep and transfer trace

data to the PC
■■ Capture 1001 trace data points (twice the

number of display dot) and store the data
in CSV format
■■ Save the screen to a bitmap file

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MULTIMETERS

Accurate and reliable measurements

60

Multimeters
Selection Guide

Relative Mode

dBm Measurement

Diode Test

Continuity Test

Max. Current Range (Amps)

Battery Life (Hours)

Auto Power off

PC Interface

Model

Page

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√

20

N/A

N/A

√

2831E

62

50,000

0.02

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

20

N/A

N/A

√

5491B

62

120,000

0.01

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

12

N/A

N/A

√

5492B

62

2,000

1.2

√

√

√

10

200

√

√

2703C

63

2,000

1.2

√

√

√

10

200

2408

64

2,000

0.8

√

2,000

0.8

√

2,000

0.5

√

2,000

0.5

√

3,200

1.2

√

√

3,400

1

√

√

4,000

1

4,000

0.5

4,000

0.1

6,600

0.5

20,000

0.05

40,000

0.1

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

60,000

0.08

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

2,000

N/A

2,000

0.5

4,000

0.5

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

10

150

√

2704C

63

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

10

150

√

2707B

63

√

√

√

√

0.2

150

√

√

2706B

63

√

√

20

250

√

√

2860A

64

√

√

√

10

500

√

2407A

64

√

√

√

10

150

√

√

2708B

63

√

√

√

10

200

√

√

2705B

63

√

√

20

500

√

√

388B

64

√

√

√

20

500

√

√

390A

64

√

√

√

10

150

√

√

2709B

63

√

√

20

500

√

√

391A

64

√

√

10

150

√

√

2712

63

√

√

20

500

√

√

393

64

√

√

600

1,000

√

312B

64

√

√

√

1,000

300

330B

64

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

2,000

100

√

367A

64

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√
√

√

√

√
√

√

√

√

√

Temperature

√

Transistor Gain (hfe)

√

Logic Level

√

Frequency

√

Capacitance

√

Data Hold

Min/Max Hold

√

Peak Hold

True RMS

√

Manual Ranging

0.03

Auto/Manual Ranging

DCV Accuracy (%)

20,000

Analog Bar Graph

Display Counts
Clamp Meters

Handheld

Bench

B&K Precision provides an extensive selection of multimeters. Our multimeters come in bench-top size for the engineering lab and handheld
size for portable use. For electricians, we offer a series of current clamp meters to measure high current and voltage with reliability and safety.

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√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√
√

√

√

√

√
√

√

√

√

4,000

0.5

√

√

√

1,000

100

√

369B

64

10,000

1

√

√

√

√

√

600

50

√

313A

64

10,000

1

√

√

√

√

√

100

45

√

316

64

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Multimeters
Bench DMM's

5492B 5½-digit Multimeter
Model 5492B is a versatile 5½-digit,
120,000-count bench multimeter suitable for
applications in education, service, repair, and
manufacturing. This multimeter offers
powerful features not commonly found in
other 5½-digit DMMs such as advanced
triggering, buffer storage operation, and a
GPIB interface option.
Features and Benefits
■■ 5½-digit, 120,000-count display resolution
0.01% basic VDC accuracy
■■ Advanced triggering options such as
external, bus and event trigger
■■ Two and four-wire resistance 		
measurement up to 120 MΩ
■■ Limit mode for Pass/Fail testing
■■ Built-in math functions: Rel, Max/Min,
dBm, dB, %, limits, Mx+B
■■ CAT I (1000 V) / CAT II (300 V) protection
■■ USB (Virtual Com), RS232 and 		
GPIB (option) interface
■■ SCPI compatible

Bench Multimeters 2831E and 5491B provide
accurate and reliable measurements for
everyday use. These instruments measure
volts, ohms, and amps with great accuracy
and stability. Additionally, these meters
enhance productivity with built-in math
functions and USB connectivity for
remote controllability.
Features and Benefits
■■ Up to 50,000 count display resolution
■■ Basic VDC accuracy of 0.02% for the
5491B and 0.03% for the 2831E
■■ Dual display to indicate two
measurements simultaneously
■■ AC + DC True RMS
■■ Up to 25 readings per second
measurement rate
■■ Built-in math functions: Rel, Max/Min,
dBm, dB, %, Hold, Compare
■■ CATI (1000 V)/CATII (300 V) protection
■■ USB and RS232 (5491B only) interface
■■ SCPI compatible

DC volts

Specifications

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2831E 4 ½-digit and 5491B
50,000-count Multimeter

PC Connectivity (all models)
Programmable via USB, RS232, and GPIB
(5492BGPIB only) interface using industry
standard SCPI commands, these multimeters
can be remotely controlled and configured
from a PC. The multimeter can also be
remotely controlled using application
software (via USB & RS232), which supports
front panel emulation and data logging of
measurement results.

AC Volts

Ranges

Resolution

Basic accuracy

Ranges

Basic accuracy

2831E

200m V, 2 V, 20 V,
200 V, 1000 V

10 uV, 100 uV, 1 mV,
10 mV, 100 mV

0.03%(reading)+0.06%(range)

200 mV, 2 V, 20 V,
200 V, 750 V

0.4%(reading)+0.05%(range)
at 50-20 kHz, 2 V range

5491B

500 mV, 5 V, 50 V,
500 V, 1000 V

10 uV, 100 uV, 1 mV,
10 mV, 100 mV

0.02%(reading)+0.008%(range)

500 mV, 5 V, 50 V,
500 V, 750 V

0.35%(reading)+0.02%(range)
at 50-20 kHz, 5 V range

5492B

120 mV, 1.2 V, 12 V,
120 V, 1000 V

1 uV, 10 uV, 100 uV,
1 mV, 10 mV

0.01%(reading)+0.004%(range)

120 mV, 1.2 V, 12
V, 120 V, 750 V

0.1%(reading)+0.1%(range) at
50 -20 kHz

Weight

Dimensions
(W x H x D)

2.5 kg

225 ×100 × 355 mm

Multimeters
Handheld DMM's
B&K Precision’s 2700 Tool Kit® Series
These meters are excellent for most jobs
that require flexibility, accuracy, and speed.
Value-packed features make these meters a
must for everyone’s “Tool Kit®”.
Common Features & Benefits
■■ DC voltage measurement up to 1000 V
■■ AC voltage measurement up to 750 V
■■ DC current measurement up to 10 A
■■ Diode and continuity test
■■ Drop resistant case
■■ Magnetic hanging strap

Magnetic Hanging Strap

Single-handed Operation

This convenient
feature lets you
hang your DMM
on any magnetic
metallic surface,
freeing up your
hands for
troubleshooting.

The ergonomic design allows
both left and right handed
users to rotate the knob while
holding the meter in one hand.
While one hand keeps the probe
on the circuit, the other hand
changes the meter’s function.
This speeds up troubleshooting because you don’t have to
locate the probe point in the
circuit again.

➱

Specifications

2703C

2704C

2705B

2706B

2707B

2708B

2709B

2712

Ranging

Manual

Manual

Auto/Manual

Manual

Manual

Auto/Manual

Auto/Manual

Auto/Manual

True RMS

-

-

-

-

AC

AC

AC

AC + DC

Current

10 A DC

10 A AC/DC

10 A AC/DC

200 mA AC/DC

10 A AC/DC

10 A AC/DC

10 A AC/DC

10 A AC/DC

Capacitance

-

to 20 uF

-

to 20 mF

to 20 uF

-

to 66 mF

to 40 uF

Transistor test

-

√

-

-

√

-

-

-

Frequency
counter

-

to 20 MHz

-

to 40 kHz

to 20 MHz

-

to 66 MHz

to 500 kHz

Temperature

-

-

-

√

-

-

-

-

Logic probe

-

√

-

-

√

-

-

-

Backlight LCD

-

-

-

√

-

-

√

√

Analog bar
graph

-

-

-

-

-

√

-

√

Battery test

√

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Auto power off

√

-

√

√

-

√

√

√

Weight

283 g

Dimensions
(W x H x D)

78 x 163 x 42 mm

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Multimeters
Digital Handheld & Clamp-on
The Mini-Pro® Series offers the hobbyist a
good choice for performing 90% of most
basic electrical measurements such as
DC/AC voltage, DC current, and
resistance. Compact in size and low in
cost, these meters are great to have in
every toolbox and field service kit.

The Test Bench® Series are high
performance and value-priced, portable
multimeters, offering more features for the
dollar than other multimeters. These meters
measure resistance, capacitance, frequency,
and temperature. This series also includes a
logic indicator and component test function.

Mini-Pro®
Specifications

2408

2407A

Survivor®
2860A

388B

390A

Test Bench®
391A

393

Display counts

2,000

3,200

2,000

4,000

4,000

20,000

60,000

Basic DC accuracy

1.2%

1.2%

0.5%

0.5%

0.1%

0.05%

0.08%

Ranging

Manual

Auto

Manual

Manual

Auto/Manual

Manual

Auto/Manual

Current

10 A

10 A

20 A

20 A

20 A

20 A

20 A

USB

-

-

-

-

√

-

√

Bar graph

-

√

-

-

√

-

√

Auto Power Off

-

√

√

√

√

√

√

Continuity

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

Data hold

√

√

-

√

√

√

√

Max. hold

√

-

-

-

√

-

√

Weight

206 g

353 g

Dimension
(W x H x D)

320 g

57 x 143 x 35 mm

89 x 175 x 38 mm

400 g
89 x 198 x 40 mm

Clamp-on Meters
Common Features & Benefits
■■ AC voltage and current measurements
■■ Resistance measurements
■■ Audible continuity
■■ Data hold
■■ Low battery indicator
■■ Overload protection
■■ CE mark

B&K Precision offers a variety of current
clamps from small to large, for safe
non-invasive current measurements. These
meters also measure voltage and resistance.
Some models even support frequency and
capacitance measurements, and include
special features such as recording capabilities
of minimum and maximum values, peak
values, and diode testing.

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Specifications

316

312B

313A

330B

350B

369B

367A

Display counts/digits

10,000

2,000

10,000

2,000 A

3,200

4,000

4,000

True RMS

-

-

-

-

-

√

√

AC current

100 A

600 A

600 A

1,000 A

1,000 A

1,000 A

2,000 A

DC current

100 A

-

600 A

-

-

1,000 A

2,000 A

AC voltage

600 V

600 V

600 V

750 V

750 V

750 V

750 V

DC voltage

600 V

-

600 V

1,000 V

1,000 V

1,000 V

1,000 V

Resistance

10 kΩ

200 Ω

1,000 Ω

2,000 MΩ

30 MΩ

40 MΩ

40 MΩ

Frequency

-

-

-

-

√

√

√

Continuity

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

Capacitance

-

-

-

-

-

Weight

180 g

210 g

220 g

482 g

482 g

Dimensions

70 x 202 x 34 mm

50 x 187 x 29 mm

70 x 192 x 34 mm

91 x 274 x 43 mm

√
482 g

91 x 274 x 43 mm

Electrical Testers

Model 310

302 Phase and Motor
Rotation Meter

309 Digital Earth Resistance Meter

The 302 is a 3-phase presence and rotation
meter combined with a 3-phase motor
rotation tester. It provides the quickest and
easiest means for servicing and repairing
3-phase systems and 3-phase
rotating machinery.

307A & 308A Insulation Tester
The battery-powered insulation testers
models 307A and 308A are intended
primarily for periodic testing of industrial
motors, transformers, electrical wiring, and
cable insulation. Low readings may point
to insulation deterioration that can indicate
impending failure.
Features & Benefits
■■ Selectable 250 V, 500 V, or 1000 V 		
insulation test
■■ Low resistance test
■■ Extra rugged integral carrying case
■■ Live circuit indicator warns of
safety hazard
■■ IEC / 61010-1 CAT III 600V / CE

Model 325

The 309 digital earth resistance meter (also
known as an earth ground meter) is a small,
compact, battery-powered, professional
meter that is easy-to-use and invaluable
to electricians and contractors who need
to ensure the "ground" quality and
effectiveness of buildings, structures,
equipment or electrical systems. A good earth
ground is required for new buildings
or structures needing to pass required
electrical codes. Older buildings can lose a
good effective earth ground connection over
time or after being struck by lightning.

310 Digital Milli-ohm Meter
The 310 digital milli-ohm meter is used to
ensure continuity and integrity of a wire,
cable, conduit, or any electrical connection.
The 310 has a display resolution of 100 µΩ
and include a professional 4-wire Kelvin test
lead set to ensure accurate readings. The
heavy duty case comes with a convenient
shoulder strap and has a rubber seal to make
the unit water resistant.

325 True RMS AC/DC Power
Clamp Meter
The 325 AC/DC true RMS power clamp meter
provides safe, non-invasive measurements of
up to 400 kW, 400 A AC, and measures up to
600 V AC/DC utilizing the pair of standard
test leads. The lightweight, portable,
battery-powered clamp meter measures
parameters needed to troubleshoot
residential and small commercial electrical
systems such as ACV, DCV, ACA, DCA, Ω, W,
frequency and continuity.
Features & Benefits
■■ 3 ¾ digit backlit LCD display
■■ Auto range
■■ Auto power off
■■ Data hold
■■ High speed digital bargraph
■■ Jaw opening (35 mm)
■■ IEC / 61010 CAT III 600 V / CE

Specifications
DC current
Range
Resolution

Specifications

307A

308A

Type

Analog

Digital

Output voltage

1,000 VDC

1,000 VDC

Maximum current

1.3 mA

1.2 mA

Resistance range

0-400 MΩ

0-2,000 MΩ

Center scale

1 MΩ, 2 MΩ, 4 MΩ

Does not apply

Weight

925 g with batteries

Dimensions
(W x H x D)

180 x 220 x 90 mm

325

Accuracy

400 A, 600 A
0.1 A, 1 A
1.5% + 5 digits
2% + 5 digits

AC current (True RMS : From 10% to
100% of range)
Range

400 A, 600 A

Resolution

0.1 A, 1 A

Accuracy
40 Hz- 65 Hz

2.0% + 5 digits

65 Hz - 1 kHz

3.0% + 8 digits

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Device-Programmers & Counters
844USB, 866C & 867 EPROM Programmers
Universal device programmers are powerful,
versatile, and simple to use. Our programmers
are the ideal solution for programming new
chips as well as copying chips for backup or
repair purposes.

Common Features & Benefits (EPROM)
■■ Extensive device libraries
■■ Fast and high performance
■■ Powerful program software
■■ Supports Windows® 10

We offer on-going program software updates
that extend device libraries and provide
continuous improvements for both models
844USB and 866C programmers. Whether you
are working with PLCC, SOIC, TSOP, DIP, TQFP,
SSOP, PSOP or QFP packaging, we provide an
extensive line of socket adapters that will work
in conjunction with our programmers.

Model 867C

Specifications

844USB

866C

867C

EPROM, EEPROM/Flash, Serial EPROM, Microcontroller,
PLD and Bi-Polar PROM (Bi-Polar PROMs 866C, & 867C)

Devices supported
Device libraries

over 32,900

Interface

over 88,000

over 90,000

USB 2.0 / USB 1.1 compatible

Programming socket
Buffer features

DIL40 pin ZIF socket,
ISP for in-circuit programming

Deluxe EPROM Eraser

DIL48 pin ZIF socket,
ISP for in-circuit programming

The model 851 is a heavy duty EPROM
eraser that can simultaneously erase up
to 40 twenty-four pin EPROM chips. It is
constructed of an all-metal case, and is
designed with a chip drawer that protects
the user from UV radiation exposure. The
drawer is lined with conductive foam to
prevent electrostatic damage to the chips.
A 30-minute timer is provided to control
timing of UV exposure.

Erase, Random Data Fill, Fill Block, Copy Block, Move Block, Swap Block,
Buffer Print, Find Text, Replace Text, GoTo Address,
Checksum Calculator, 8 bit & 16 bit View Modes

I.C. tester

No

Power requirements

Yes
100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz

Weight

500 g

0.9 kg

Dimensions
(W x H x D)

95 x 35 x 160 mm

140 x 56 x 195 mm

Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

1823A & 1856D Counters
The 1823A and 1856D are reciprocal 2.4 GHz and 3.5 GHz universal frequency counters that are
microprocessor controlled. Their LED displays can provide up to nine digits of resolution using an external
time base with a 10 s gate time. The high accuracy, sensitivity and versatility of these counters make them
an extremely valuable instrument to scientists, engineers, experimenters, and communications technicians
for a broad spectrum of laboratory and service applications.

Features and Benefits
■■ ±1 ppm Time base stability
■■ Trigger level function (1823A only)
■■ Frequency ratio measurement function 		
(1823A only)
■■ Time interval measurement function (1823A only)

Model 1823A

Specifications

Range

1823A

0.1 Hz - 2.4 GHz

1856D

66

0.1 Hz - 3.5 GHz

Frequency,
Totalize,
Period

Time
Base
Stability

Best
Resolution

No. of
Digits

Display
Hold

Low
Pass
Filter

Remote
Interface

√

±1ppm

1 nHz

9

√

√

RS232

■■ RPM measurement function

(1856D only)
■■ External frequency standard input
■■ Bright LED display
■■ Attenuator
■■ RS232C Interface

Time Interval
Measurement

Frequency
Ratio
Measurement

√

√

-

-

Weight

Dimensions
(W x H x D)

2.5 kg

239 x 89 x 269 mm

Video & Cable / Environmental Testers
1211E & 1257 NTSC Generators
Models 1211E and 1257 are handheld models that provide standard test patterns used to test
picture quality. These patterns include NTSC color bars, crosshatch, dot, staircase, circle,
center cross, windows, and a full range of color raster patterns.

262 Tone Generator & Cable Tracer Kit
The 262 kit comprises two handheld, battery-powered instruments designed to perform a
variety of tests on unenergized telephone lines or LAN cables. The tone generator has alligator
clips and a standard RJ11 plug, allowing the tone generator to be connected to stripped wires,
terminal panels, wall plates, or modular single line jacks. The cable tracer can trace the signal
from the tone generator signals through dry wall, wood, and many other non-metal surfaces to
help identify wires and their location without piercing the insulation.

Model 262

231A Deluxe Multi-network Cable Tester
The 231A can easily read the correct pin configuration of 10BaseT cable (category 5), 100BaseTx, 10Base2 cable (coax) and RJ45/RJ11 modular cables, 356A, TIA 568A, TIA 568B and Token
Ring cables by comparing one transmitting end to the corresponding receiving end. With the
remote kit, it can test cables installed far away either on wall plate or patch panel up to 1000 ft
away. It is easy to verify the cable continuity, open, short, and cross connect, featuring auto or
manual scan for pin-out indicators.
Model 231A

Category

Model

Description

Network cable testers

231A

Deluxe multi-network cable tester

Tone generator & cable tracer
NTSC Generators

262

Tone generator & cable tracer kit

1211E

Handheld NTSC generator with audio output

1257

Portable NTSC generator with RF output

Digital Infrared Thermometer
Compact, handheld infrared digital thermometers with laser pointer and adjustable emissivity
designed for simple one-hand operation. These meters make non-contact temperature
measurements and display the values in both ºF and ºC.

732A & 735 Sound Level meters
Two handheld meters that measure sound level from 30 to 130 dB with both A and C frequency
weighting. Both meters meet IEC 651 type II standards.
Category

Model

Description

Air velocity meter

731A

Anemometer with wand probe

Digital carbon monoxide meter

627

Carbon monoxide (CO) meter

Digital infrared thermometer

636

Non-contact infrared thermometer with laser pointer

Digital light meter

615

Light meter

625

Thermo-hygrometer

720

Humidity/temp meter w/dual input

725

Datalogging humidity/temp meter w/dual input

630

Dual K-type thermometer

Digital thermo-hygrometer
Model 732A

Model 636

Digital thermometer
Sound level calibrator
Sound level meter

710

Temperature meter, dual input

715

Datalogging temperature meter, dual input

CAL73

Standard acoustic calibrator (94 dB, 1 kHz sine wave)

732A

Digital sound level meter with RS 232 capability

735

Datalogging digital sound level meter w/RS232 software & cable
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General Accessories
Power Supply & Oscilloscope Probes

TLPS Power Supply Accessory Kit
This accessory kit combines safety and functionality. A must have for anyone who
uses a power supply, this kit is ideal for use with power supplies in educational,
service and maintenance, and manufacturing applications.

TLPWR1 High Current Premium Test Lead Accessory
High quality red and black cable with externally braided wrap with large
fork-type spade connectors for connecting to high current power supplies
or DC loads.

■■ Medium and large insulated alligator clips
■■ Black and red components
■■ Sense lead included

■■ Length: 2 m
■■ Rated current: 60 A
■■ Gauge: 8 AWG
■■ Connector inner diameter: 8 mm (approximate)
■■ Connector outer width: 15 mm (approximate)
■■ Wire material: flexible silicon jacket

Description

Qty.

IEC Rating

Max current

Retractile leads, 120cm

*2

600 V CAT II

25 A

6/4mm Spade lug adapters

*2

33 VDC/ 70 VAC

36 A

Standard alligator clips

*2

300 V CAT I

3A

4mm Banana plug adapters

*2

33 VDC/ 70 VAC

36 A

Insulated alligator clips

*3

600 V CAT IV

36 A

Sense lead pair, 1 m

*1

33 VDC/ 70 VAC

3A

*Colors: Black & Red

TL 5A & TL 30 Power Supply Leads

CC545 General Purpose Power Supply Accessory Kit
This kit provides everything needed to put a bench power supply to work. The kit
includes 3 high capacity test leads with retractile sleeve plugs. Rated at 600 V
CAT II and 36 A, the leads provide safe connection to either standard or sheathed
jacks while its silicone jacket wire stays flexible under all conditions.
■■ High capacity retractable sheath silicone jacketed leads
■■ Extra-large insulated alligator clips
■■ Black, red and green components
■■ Storage case

Description

Qty.

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Description

TL 30

Qty.

IEC rating

Max current

Model

Leads, 4 mm banana plug
leads,
100 cm
Carrying
Cases

*2

33 VDC/ 70 VAC

5A

TL 5A

Cables, #10 lug to battery
clip, 75 cm

*2

33 VDC/ 70 VAC

30 A

TL 30

*Colors: Black & Red

IEC rating

Max current

Retractile lead, 100 cm

*3

600 V CAT II

36 A

6/4mm spade lug adapter

*3

33 Vdc/ 70 Vac

36 A

BNC cable assembly, 100 cm

1

500 Vrms

3A

BNC female to double banana plugs

1

500 Vrms

3A

Banana plug adapter

*3

33 Vdc/ 70 Vac

36 A

BNC male to double binding posts

1

500 Vrms

3A

Insulated alligator clip

*3

600 V CAT IV

36 A

*Colors: Black, red & green

TL 5A

CP62 300 kHz AC/DC Oscilloscope
Current Clamp Probe
The CP62 current probe allows a general purpose
oscilloscope to display AC and DC current signals up to
100 A Peak (70 A RMS). The CP62 current probe can also
make AC and DC measurements with a multimeter by using
the recommended accessory TL62 (BNC-to-banana)
plug adapter.
■■ 50 mA to 100 Apk
■■ DC to 300 kHz

General Accessories
Oscilloscope Probes

PR-60 Active
Differential Probe

Passive Oscilloscope Probes
High bandwidth, high impedance 10x passive voltage
probe with 10 MΩ input impedance. All probes are
RoHS (2002/95/EC) compliant.

Allows for safe and accurate floating measurements
with your standard analog or digital oscilloscope.

Applications
■■ Switching power supply designs
■■ Motor drive design
■■ Electronic ballast design

Specifications

PR250B

Bandwidth

17/150 MHz

250 MHz

500 MHz

200 MHz

Attenuation

1x/10x

10x

10x

100x
100 MΩ

Type

Specifications

PR-60

Bandwidth

25 MHz (-3 dB)

Attenuation ratio

x10/x100

Accuracy

±2%

Rise time

14 ns

Input impedance

4 MΩ/10 pF each side
to ground

Max. differential

±700 V (DC+Peak AC)

Max. common mode

±700 V (DC+Peak AC)

Output voltage
Max. amplitude

±7 V (into 2 kΩ load)

Offset (Typical)

≤±5 mV, -10°to 40° C

Noise (Typical)

1.5 to 2 mV
1 Ω @ 1 kHz 8 Ω @ 1 MHz
CMRR

50Hz

86 dB

20kHz

66 dB

200kHz

56 dB

Probes

Sprung hooks (B/R)

Length of input lines

45 cm

Operating temperature

14° to 104°F (-10° to 40°C)

Power requirements

4 x AA batteries

Certification

IEC61010-1 CATIII

PR500B

PR2000B

5 mm Passive Voltage

Input impedance

1/10 MΩ

10 MΩ

10 MΩ

Input capacitance

≈45/12 pF

≈12 pF

≈10 pF

≈5 pF

Rise time

20/2.3 ns

1.4 ns

0.7 ns

1.8 ns

IEC rating

300 V CAT II

300 V CAT II

300 V CAT II

2,000 V CAT I

Compensation

10−30 pF

10−30 pF

6–22 pF

10−30 pF

Cable length

Input voltage

Source impedance

PR150B

1.2 m

Attenuation accuracy

-

-

-

6%

Voltage coefficient (VCR)

-

-

-

≤30 ppm/V

Operating temperature

0° to +50° C

Humidity

85% RH or less (at 35° C)

PR 32A RF Detector Probe

Specifications

PR 32 A

Bandwidth

100 kHz - 950 MHz

Accuracy

±3 dB

Voltage

200 V

HF voltage

50 Veff

Actuating Voltage

250 mV

Input capacitance

5 pF

Cable length

1.2 m

Body color

Black

General Purpose Passive Probes
This full line of probes increases the versatility of your oscilloscope with both fixed and switchable attenuation.
Each probe includes a full accessory kit with a sprung hook, replacement tip and BNC adapter. All models are
compliant to IEC61010-031.

Specifications

Passive probes
PR 33A

PR 37 AG

Model PR-55

High voltage (passive)
PR 37AR

PR 100A

PR-55

Bandwidth (MHz)

15/90

6/150

6/150

250

50

Attenuation

x1/x10

x1/x10/REF

x1/x10/REF

x100

x1000

Input impedance R(MΩ)

1/10

1/10

1/10

100

100

Capacitance (pF)

46/16

100/15

100/15

6.5

1

Voltage (VDC+AC max)

600

600

600

1,200

10,000

Compensation (pF)

10-35

10-35

10-35

10-35

10-30

Cable length

1.2 m

1.2 m

1.2 m

1.2 m

2.0 m

Model PR 37AR
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General Accessories
Signal Interconnect Kits
CT 2701 General Purpose Universal Coaxial Adapter Kit
This kit provides a convenient solution for most interconnection needs. The
included 6 universal adapters allows assembly of hundreds of different
configurations: male-to-male, female-to-female, male-to-female, in-series and
between-series for BNC, TNC, N-Type, F, RCA, SMA, UHF and Mini-UHF.

CC 510 General Purpose Function Generator Kit
This kit provides a range of BNC and N Type coaxial interconnection for basic
function / arbitrary waveform generators use. All components feature standard
BNC or N Type interfaces with 50 Ω impedance and gold plated center contacts
to ensure accurate repeatable measurements. The kit is provided in a convenient
foam lined storage case for easy selection and use.

Description

Qty.

Frequency
range

Max. VSWR

BNC cable assembly, 100 cm

2

DC - 1 GHz

1.20:1 @ 1 GHz

BNC feed-thru terminator, 2 W

1

DC - 1 GHz

1.20:1 @ 1 GHz

BNC tee, female-male-female

1

DC - 4 GHz

N/A

BNC female to double banana plugs

2

N/A

N/A

BNC female to N type male

1

DC - 4 GHz

1.30:1 @ 4 GHz

BNC female to N type female

1

DC - 4 GHz

1.30:1 @ 4 GHz

BNC attenuator, 20 dB (10x) 2 W

1

DC - 4 GHz

1.25:1 @ 4 GHz

■■ Convenient interconnection kit
■■ BNC, TNC, N, SMA, RCA, F, SMA &

Mini-UHF connectors
■■ Tarnish resistant nickel finish
■■ Gold plated center contacts
■■ Zippered storage case

Description­

Qty.

Universal adapters

6

BNC male adapters

2

BNC female adapters

2

F male adapter

1

F female adapter

1

N Type male adapters

2

N Type female adapters

2

RCA male adapter

1

RCA female adapter

1

SMA male adapter

1

SMA female adapter

1

TNC male adapters

2

TNC female adapters

2

UHF male adapters

2

UHF female adapters

2

Mini-UHF male adapter

1

Mini-UHF female adapter

1

CC500 General Purpose BNC &
N Type Adapter Kit
This general purpose BNC & N type adapter
kit provides a comprehensive range of
in-series and between-series BNC and N
type coaxial adapters for basic RF testing
and troubleshooting needs.

TLFG Function Generator Accessory Kit
The kit provides convenience and functionality to get a user up and running quickly.
The kit eliminates the time consuming start-up task of collecting cables and adapters.

Description

70

Qty.

Frequency
range

Max. VSWR

BNC cable assembly, 120 cm

2

DC - 1 GHz

1.20:1 @ 1 GHz

BNC (f) breakout w/miniature
alligator clips

1

DC - 1 GHz

N/A

BNC (f) breakout w/Ø.031 sockets

1

DC - 1 GHz

N/A

■■ 12-piece kit
■■ BNC & N type 50 Ω connectors
■■ Gold plated center contacts
■■ Storage case

Description

Qty.

Frequency
range

Max. VSWR

BNC tee female-male-female

1

DC - 4 GHz

N/A

N type female-female

1

DC - 8 GHz

1.30:1 @ 8 GHz

N type male-male

1

DC - 8 GHz

1.30:1 @ 8 GHz

N type tee female-male-female

1

DC - 8 GHz

N/A

BNC female to N type male

1

DC - 4 GHz

1.30:1 @ 4 GHz

BNC male to N type female

1

DC - 4 GHz

1.30:1 @ 4 GHz

BNC female-female

1

DC - 4 GHz

1.30:1 @ 4 GHz

BNC male-male

1

DC - 4 GHz

1.30:1 @ 4 GHz

MiniFlex IC clips, black & red pair

*2

N/A

N/A

BNC female to N type female

1

DC - 4 GHz

1.30:1 @ 4 GHz

MicroFlex IC Clips, black & red pair

*2

N/A

N/A

BNC Tee female-female-female

1

DC - 4 GHz

N/A

BNC tee, female-male-female

1

DC - 4 GHz

N/A

N type tee female-female-female

1

DC - 8 GHz

N/A

BNC female to N type male

1

DC - 4 GHz

1.30:1 @ 4 GHz

N type right-angle male-female

1

DC - 8 GHz

1.35:1 @ 8 GHz

*black & red pair

General Accessories
Multimeters

PR 28A 40 kV High Voltage DMM Probe
For voltage measurements above the specifications of
general purpose probes.

Specifications

PR 28A

Attenuation

x1000

Voltage (AC)

20 kV

Voltage (DC)

40 kV

Bandwidth

60 Hz

Input impedance

1000 MΩ

Accuracy (AC & DC)

±3%

Cable length

1.2 m

TL500B High Performance Bench DMM
Accessory Kit
This kit of accessories was assembled to facilitate
requirements by high-performance bench digital
multimeters (DMMs) users. All the most popular
accessories in one kit. The kit offers MiniProbe test
probe, with spring-loaded tips for fine probing;
MiniPRO and MiniFlex test clips for small and micro
connections; and for those larger test points, both
spade lug and banana plug adapters, two pairs of test
leads for 4-wire measurements or calibration hookups,
an insulated BNC male to sheathed banana jack
adapter, and an insulated SMD tweezer set for
surface-mount component testing.
■■ Silicone jacketed test lead wire
■■ MiniProbe w/spring loaded stainless steel tips
■■ Packaged in plastic case
■■ RoHS (2002/95/EC)

TL-50B Maxi-Pro DMM Kit
Complete accessory kit for all your testing
needs. Includes soft, flexible silicone lead wire
for easy movement.
■■ IEC61010-031 compliant
■■ Silicone lead wire length (1.5 m)
■■ Tri-fold velcro pouch

Description

TL-50B

4 mm straight to
right-angle
silicone leads, 1.5 m

1000 V

CAT III

12 A

Probe bodies w/Ø2
mm tip

1000 V

CAT III

36 A

Pincer style clips

1000 V

CAT III

6A

Alligator clips

300 V

CAT I

3A

Spade lug adapters

42 V
(1000 V)

-

36 A

Banana plug adapters

42 V
(1000 V)

-

36 A

Fully insulated
alligator clips

1000 V

CAT III

20 A

TL 8 Surface Mount Tweezers
■■ Two conductor leads
■■ 400 Vrms, 1 A

Qty.

Description

Color

(4)

Test lead 4 mm sheathed P-RaP
silicon 0.75, 100 cm

(2) black,
(2) red

(2)

Spring tip MiniPRO - 4 mm jack

(1) black,
(1) red

(1)

Insulated BNC male
adapter - 4 mm safety jacks

-

(2)

Adapter - 4 mm banana plug
to jack

(1) black,
(1) red

(2)

MiniFlex clip - 4 mm
jack-silicon 0.40, 10 cm

(1) black,
(1) red

(2)

Adapter 6 mm spade
4 mm jack

(1) black,
(1) red

(2)

Lead MiniPRO-J-PVC 0.40, 10 cm

(1) black,
(1) red

(1)

Tweezer test lead
set- 4 mm P, w/PVC pouch

-

TL 130B General Purpose DMM Kit
If you need only one basic accessory kit for your meter,
this is the one. Attach probes or clips to the sheath
plug to complete your test. Soft, flexible silicone leads
make movement easy. Kit is voltage and current rated
for electronic or electrical applications.
■■ IEC61010-2-031 compliant
■■ Silicone lead wire length (1.5 m)
■■ Tri-fold velcro pouch

Description

TL 130B

4 mm straight to
right-angle
silicone leads, 1.5 m

1000 V

CAT III

12 A

Probe bodies w/Ø2mm
tip

1000 V

CAT III

36 A

Alligator style clips

1000 V

CAT III

20 A

Alligator clips

300 V

CAT I

3A

CP3 DC/AC Current Clamp
■■ Converts any DMM to a current clamp
■■ Measures current without disconnecting circuit

under test

■■ Measures to 400 A DC or AC
■■ Outputs 1 mV per Amp, operates on 2 V range

of any DMM

Specifications

CP 3

(Accuracy specified at 18° to 28°C)
Current range

TL37 Red and Black CAT III 1000 V (CAT IV
600 V) Test Leads
Right angled sheathed banana replacement 10A test
leads for digital multimeters. With tip cap on, they are
rated to CAT III 1000V, CAT IV 600V, with tip cap off, they
are CAT II 1000V.

2 A to 400 A, DC or AC

Frequency Response (AC)

50 Hz - 400 Hz

Accuracy

±(2% reading + 2 A)

Input resistance

10 kΩ min.

Maximum conductor size

30 mm

Power requirement

9 V battery, NEDA 1604

Battery life

100 hr typical

Operating temperature

0° to 40°C, <70% RH

Storage temperature

-20° to + 70°C, <80% RH
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Index

Model

Page

231A........................... 67
262............................. 67
307A........................... 65
308A........................... 65
312B..................... 61,64
313A...................... 61,64
316............................. 64
325............................. 65
367A...................... 61,64
369B..................... 61,64
388B..................... 61,64
390A...................... 61,64
391A...................... 61,64
392............................. 64
393............................. 64
570A...................... 39,43
575A...................... 39,43
600B.......................... 45
601B.......................... 45
615............................. 67
625............................. 67
627............................. 67
630............................. 67
636............................. 67
710............................. 67
715............................. 67
720............................. 67
725............................. 67
731A........................... 67
732A........................... 67
735............................. 67
810C..................... 39,43
815............................. 43
830C..................... 39,43
844USB...................... 66
866C.......................... 66
867C.......................... 66
875B..................... 39,42
878B..................... 39,42
879B..................... 39,42
880............................. 42
881............................. 43
885............................. 42
886............................. 42
889B..................... 39,41
890C..................... 39,43
891............................. 41
894............................. 40
895............................. 40

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Model

Page

1211E......................... 67
1257........................... 67
1513........................... 18
1514........................... 18
1550........................... 17
1621A......................... 17
1623A......................... 17
1627A......................... 17
1651A......................... 18
1652........................... 18
1653A......................... 21
1655A......................... 21
1665........................... 17
1666........................... 17
1667........................... 17
1670A......................... 18
1671A......................... 18
1672........................... 18
1673........................... 18
1680........................... 17
1682A......................... 17
1685B........................ 14
1686A......................... 17
1687B........................ 14
1688B........................ 14
1692........................... 17
1693........................... 17
1694........................... 17
1696........................... 16
1697........................... 16
1698........................... 16
1710A......................... 17
1715A......................... 17
1730A......................... 17
1735A......................... 17
1737........................... 13
1739........................... 16
1747........................... 13
1760A......................... 18
1761........................... 18
1762........................... 18
1785B........................ 14
1786B........................ 14
1787B........................ 14
1788........................... 14
2120C................... 31,37
2125C................... 31,37
2160C................... 31,37
2190E.................... 31,37

Model

Page

2407A.................... 61,64
2408........................... 64
2511........................... 36
2512........................... 36
2515........................... 36
2516........................... 36
2540C.............. 31,33-34
2544C........................ 34
2550........................... 31
2552...................... 35,50
2553...................... 35,50
2554...................... 35,50
2555...................... 35,50
2556...................... 35,50
2557...................... 35,50
2558...................... 35,50
2559...................... 35,50
2560........................... 31
2563........................... 32
2565........................... 32
2566........................... 32
2567........................... 32
2568........................... 32
2569........................... 32
2650A.................... 58-59
2652A......................... 58
2703C........................ 12
2704C........................ 12
2705B........................ 12
2706B........................ 21
2707B........................ 21
2708B........................ 21
2709B........................ 19
2712...................... 61,63
2831E......................... 19
2840........................... 44
2841...................... 39,44
2860A......................... 67
3001...................... 49,56
3003...................... 49,56
4001A......................... 49
4003A.................... 49,56
4005DDS............... 49,54
4007B................... 49,54
4010A.................... 49,56
4011A.................... 49,56
4012A.................... 49,56
4013B................... 49,54
4014B................... 49,54

Model

Page

4017A.................... 49,56
4030...................... 49,56
4033...................... 49,52
4034...................... 49,52
4040A.................... 49,56
4040B........................ 54
4045B................... 50,54
4047B................... 49,53
4053B................... 49,53
4054B................... 49,53
4055B................... 49,53
4063...................... 49,52
4064...................... 49,52
4065...................... 49,52
4075B........................ 49
4076B................... 49,51
4077B................... 49,51
4078B................... 49,51
4079B...................49, 51
4080B...................49, 51
5335B........................ 20
5491B........................ 61
5492B........................ 62
8500...................... 23,29
8502........................... 29
8510........................... 29
8512........................... 29
8514........................... 29
8518........................... 29
8520........................... 29
8522........................... 29
8524........................... 29
8526........................... 29
8540...................... 23,29
8600................. 23,26,45
8601........................... 26
8602........................... 26
8610........................... 26
8612........................... 26
8614...................... 26,27
8616........................... 26
9103........................... 13
9104........................... 13
9110........................... 18
9111........................... 18
9115...................... 10,45
9115-AT..................... 10
9116........................... 10
9117........................... 10

Model

Page

9120A......................... 15
9121A......................... 15
9122A......................... 15
9123A......................... 15
9124........................... 15
9129B........................ 11
9130B........................ 11
9131B........................ 11
9132B........................ 11
9151........................... 13
9152........................... 15
9171B.......................... 6
9172B.......................... 6
9173B.......................... 6
9174B.......................... 6
9181B.......................... 6
9182B.......................... 6
9183B.......................... 6
9184B.......................... 6
9201........................... 12
9202........................... 12
9205........................... 12
9206........................... 12
9801........................... 21
9803........................... 21
9805........................... 21
9832........................... 19
9833........................... 19
BA6010................. 45,46
BA6011................. 45,46
CAL73........................ 67
CC500........................ 70
CC510........................ 70
CC545........................ 68
CP3............................ 71
CP62.......................... 68
CT2701...................... 70
DP21.......................... 39
DP31A................... 39,43
DP52..................... 39,43
FRA8000............... 45,47
MDL200................. 24-25
MDL252................. 24-25
MDL302................. 24-25
MDL305................. 24-25
MDL400................. 24-25
MDL505................. 24-25
MDL600................. 24-25
PR100A...................... 69

Model

Page

PR 28A....................... 71
PR 32 A...................... 69
PR 33 A...................... 69
PR 37 AG.................... 69
PR 37 AR.................... 69
PR-55......................... 69
PR-60......................... 69
PR150B...................... 69
PR200B...................... 69
PR250B...................... 69
PR500B...................... 69
PR2000B.................... 69
PVS10005.................. 69
PVS60085.................. 69
PVS60085MR............. 69
SDL-1000-25.............. 28
SDL-1000-50.............. 28
SDL-600-150.............. 28
SDL-600-300.............. 28
SDL-800-75................ 28
TL 130B...................... 71
TL 30.......................... 68
TL 37.......................... 71
TL 5A.......................... 68
TL-50B....................... 71
TL500B...................... 71
TLFG.......................... 70
TLPS.......................... 68
TLPWR1..................... 68
XLN10014.................... 7
XLN10014-GL............... 7
XLN15010.................... 7
XLN15010-GL............... 7
XLN30052.................... 7
XLN30052-GL............... 7
XLN3640...................... 7
XLN3640-GL................. 7
XLN60026.................... 7
XLN60026-GL............... 7
XLN6024...................... 7
XLN6024-GL................. 7
XLN8018...................... 7
XLN8018-GL................. 7

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