Keysight Technologies
U1701B Handheld
Capacitance Meter
Data Sheet
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The Keysight Technologies, Inc. handheld capacitance
meters expand Keysight’s portfolio of handheld tools into
electronics assembly and passive components trouble-
shooting. Keysight now offers its handheld capacitance
meter, the U1701B, providing extra capabilities and func-
tionalities.
Features
–11,000 counts resolution
–Dual display with backlight
–Wide range: 1000 pF to 199.99 mF
–Compare mode with 25 sets of High/Low limit
settings
–Tolerance mode: 1%, 5%, 10% and 20%
–Relative mode
–Hold and Min/Max/Average recordings
–Data logging to PC with optional IR-to-USB cable
With up to 25 sets of High/Low limits that you can store
and choose from in compare mode, the U1701B lets you
breeze through capacitor sorting without the need to set
and reset the standard reference for different capacitors-
under-test.
The U1701B also comes with other handy functions,
including tolerance and relative modes, Hold, Min/Max/
Average recordings, and PC data logging.
Uncompromised quality and reliability
The handheld capacitance meter comes in a robust
overmold and tested to stringent industrial standards.
Each capacitance meter is also sealed with a three-year
warranty and the assurance that you can test your
components with confidence.
Figure 1. Automate the recording of continuous
readings when you hook the U1701B to a PC
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Take a Closer Look
Maximum, Minimum and
Average values recording
Secondary display
11,000 counts resolution
Measurement range up to
199.99 mF
Data Hold function to freeze
measured values
Guard terminal to be used
with SMD tweezer for
better noise immunity
Relative mode
Visible and audible
tolerance mode for
capacitor sorting
Backlight function to ease
viewing in subdued lighting
Compare mode with up
to 25 limit ranges
Figure 2. U1701B front view
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Accuracy is given as ± (% of output + counts of least significant digit) at
23 °C ± 5 °C, with relative humidity less than 80% R.H.
For example, 1% ±10 = 1% of reading + 10 counts of least significant digit.
Capacitance
Range Resolution Accuracy*
Measuring rate
(approx.)
1000.0 pF 0.1 pF 1% + 10 5 times/s
10.000 nF 0.001 nF 1% + 5 5 times/s
100.00 nF 0.01 nF 0.5% + 3 5 times/s
1000.0 nF 0.1 nF 0.5% + 3 5 times/s
10.000 µF 0.001µF 0.5% + 3 5 times/s
100.00 µF 0.01 µF 0.5% + 3 5 times/s
1000.0 µF 0.1 µF 0.5% + 3 0.86 times/s
10.000 mF 0.001 mF 1% + 5 0.13 times/s
199.99 mF 0.01 mF 2% + 5 0.006 times/s
* Accuracy is specified to measure film capacitor or better. Use Relative mode to zero residual.
Parameter U1701B
Display 4½-digit liquid crystal display (LCD) with a maximum resolution of 11,000 counts and automatic polarity
indication
Power supply – 9 V Alkaline battery (ANSI/NEDA 1604A or IEC 6LR61)
– AC power adapter and cord available as options
Power consumption 5.6 mA (on battery operation)
Battery life ~80 hours without backlight and based on new alkaline
Operating temperature Full accuracy at 0 °C to 50 °C
Operating humidity Up to 80% relative humidity (R.H.) for temperatures up to 31 °C, decreasing linearly to 50% R.H. at 50 °C
Altitude 0 to 2000 m
Storage temperature –20 °C to 60 °C
Storage humidity 0 to 80% R.H. non-condensing
Temperature coefficient 0.1 x (specified accuracy)/ °C (from 0 °C to 18 °C or 28 °C to 50 °C)
Low battery indicator will appear when the voltage drops below ~ 6.0 V
Weight 320 g
Dimensions (H x W x D) 184 mm x 87 mm x 41 mm
Safety and EMC compliance IEC 61010-1:2001/EN 61010-1:2001 (2nd Edition) Pollution Degree 2,
IEC 61326-2-1:2005/EN 61326-2-1:2006, ICES-001:2004, AS/NZS CISPR11:2004
Calibration One-year calibration cycle recommended
Warranty – 3 years
– 3 months for standard shipped accessories
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Ordering Information
Standard shipped items
Standard U1701B ordering includes: – Quick Start Guide
– Certificate of Calibration (CoC)
– Alligator clip leads
– 9 V alkaline battery
Recommended accessories
U1174A Soft carrying case
U5481A IR-to-USB cable
U1782A SMB tweezer
U1780A Power adaptor and cord (according to country)
U1781A Alligator clip leads
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Published in USA, August 2, 2014
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