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Products: Electrostatic Voltmeter Sensors & Monitors

Model P0876A & P0884A HAND-HELD Electrostatic Voltmeter

The Trek Models P0876A and P0884A Hand-Held Electrostatic Voltmeters provide accurate, noncontacting measurements of electrostatic surface voltage for ESD applications in either ionized or non-ionized environments. Industrial applications include measuring charge accumulation in the LCD manufacturing process or measuring static charge in semiconductor production. The Models P0876A and P0884A voltmeters utilize a new measurement technique that overcomes the disadvantage of the typical hand-held fieldmeter by providing surface voltage measurements which are essentially independent of the sensor probe to measured surface spacing. 

Model P0876A (0 to ±2 kV DC)
Over a spacing range of 5 mm to 25 mm, the P0876A voltmeter provides better than a 5% voltage measurement accuracy, while the typical fieldmeter provides a voltage measurement error in excess of 50%. 

Model P0884A (0 to ±20 kV DC)
Over a spacing range of 30 mm to 60 mm, the P0884A voltmeter provides greater than a 5% voltage measurement accuracy, while the typical fieldmeter provides a voltage measurement error in excess of 50%. 

The Models P0876A and P0884A hand-held voltmeters employ an efficient and compact sensor probe design. The probe design allows for higher spatial resolution capability by allowing the measurement of small surface areas. The probe is attached to the meter with 6 feet of cable length. The length of cable provides the flexibility to make measurements in many locations that are impossible to reach using the large bulky sensing surfaces of the typical hand-held fieldmeter. A "hold" push button retains the displayed measured voltage value for recording purposes. The Models P0876A and P0884A provide a measurement system with calibration traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. 

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PERFORMANCE

  • P0876A

    Measurement Range 
    0 to ±2 kV DC.

    Accuracy
    Better than 5% of full scale over the entire recommended probe-to-surface separation range of 5 mm to 25 mm.

    Voltage Display 
    Better than ±0.5% of full scale, referred to voltage monitor.

    Stability 
    Drift with Time 
    Less than 600 ppm/hour, noncumulative.
    Drift with Temperature 
    Less than 600 ppm/°C.

  • P0884A

    Measurement Range 
    0 to ±20 kV DC.

    Accuracy 
    Better than ±5% of full scale over the probe-to-surface 
    separation range of 30 mm to 60 mm.

    Zero Offset 
    Less than ±4 counts.

    Stability 
    Drift with Time 
    Less than 600 ppm/hour, noncumulative.
    Drift with Temperature 
    Less than 600 ppm/°C.

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PRODUCT FEATURES

  • P0876A
  • Hold 
    A push button that, when pressed, commands the voltage display to hold the value displayed until the button is released.

    Voltage Display 
    3½ digit liquid crystal display.
    Range 
    0 to ±1999 V.
    Resolution 
    1 V.
    Zero Offset  
    Less than ±1 count.
    Sampling Rate 
    2.5 readings per second.

    Power On/Off 
    A push button.

    Probe Cable Length 
    1.8 meter (6 ft.).

  • P0884A

    Hold 
    A push button that, when pressed, commands the voltage display to hold the value displayed until the button is released.

    Voltage Display 
    3½ digit liquid crystal display.
    Range 
    0 to ±19.99 kV.
    Resolution 
    10 V.
    Sampling Rate 
    2.5 readings per second. 

    Power On/Off 
    A push button.

    Probe Cable Length 
    1.8 meter (6 ft.).

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ACCESSORIES

  • Accessories Supplied
    • Operator's manual, 9-volt battery, 2 m coiled snap-on connector-to-alligator clip cable assembly (for ground reference connection).

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GENERAL

  • P0876A
  • Dimensions 
    31 mm H x 59 mm W x 127 mm D,
    (1.2" H x 2.3" W x 5"L).

    Weight 
    200 g (7 oz), with battery.

    Ground Receptacle
    Snap-on connector.

    Power Requirements 
    One (1) 9-volt NEDA 1604 or equivalent battery.

    Operating Time 
    8 hours with a new battery.

    Operating Conditions 
    Temperature 

    15°C to 35°C.
    Relative Humidity 
    To 85%, noncondensing.

  • P0884A

    Power Requirements 
    One (1) 9-volt NEDA 1604 or equivalent battery.

    Operating Time 
    8 hours with a new battery.

    Operating Conditions 
    Temperature 

    15°C to 35°C.
    Relative Humidity  
    To 85%, noncondensing.

    Dimensions 
    31 mm H x 59 mm W x 127 mm D
    (1.2" H x 2.3" W x 5" L).

    Weight 
    200 g (7 oz), with battery.

    Ground Receptacle 
    Snap-on connector.

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CERTIFICATION

TREK, INC. certifies that each Model P0876A and Model P0884A are tested and calibrated to specifications using measurement equipment traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology or to consensus standards. 

Pollution Category
Degree 1: Operate in environments where no pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs.

Copyright © 2004 TREK, INC.  All specifications are subject to change.

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