
2 Specifications and Environmental
Conditions
2.1 Specifications
Specifications
Resistance Range 0Ωto 400Ω, auto-ranging
Resistance Accuracy, one
year1
0Ωto 20Ω: 0.0005Ω
20Ωto 400Ω: 0.0025% (25 ppm) of reading
Resistance Accuracy, short
term1, 2
0Ωto 30Ω: 0.0005Ω
30Ωto 400Ω: 0.0015% (15 ppm) of reading
Temperature Range3–200°C to 962°C (–328°F to 1764°F)
Temperature Accuracy1, 3, 4 –100°C: 0.004°C
0°C: 0.006°C
100°C: 0.009°C
200°C: 0.012°C
300°C: 0.015°C
400°C: 0.018°C
500°C: 0.021°C
600°C: 0.024°C
Temperature Coefficient of
Resistance1
1 ppm/°C
Resistance Resolution 0Ωto 20Ω: 0.0001Ω
20Ωto 400Ω: 0.001Ω
Temperature Resolution 0.001°C
Probe Nominal R(0.01°C): 25Ωto 100Ω
RTD, PRT, or SPRT
Probe Connection 4-wire with shield, 5-pin DIN connector
Maximum acceptable lead re-
sistance
100Ω
Probe Characterizations ITS-90 sub-ranges 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11
IPTS-68: R0,α,δ, a4, and c4
Callendar-Van Dusen: R0,α, δ, and β
Probe Excitation Current 0.5 and 1 mA , reverses every 0.25 seconds
Measurement Period 1 second
Digital Filter Exponential, 0 to 60 seconds time constant (user-selectable)
Communications RS-232 serial standard
IEEE-488 (GPIB) optional, conforms to IEEE-488.1, capability
AH1, SH1, T6, L4, DC1
Display 8-digit, 7-segment, yellow-green LED; 0.5 inch high characters
Clock accuracy, typical 0.01%
Operating Temperature
Range
Full accuracy: 16°C to 30°C
Absolute: 0°C to 55°C
AC power 115 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 10 VA, nominal
230 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 10 VA (optional)
Detachable power cord
DC power (optional) 10 to 14 VDC, 1 A maximum
(220 mA typical, normal mode; 120 mA typical, power saver
mode)
Size 5.6 inches (14.3 cm) wide x 7.1 inches (18.1 cm) deep x 2.4
inches (6.1 cm) high
Weight 2.2 lb. (1.0 kg)
1502A Manual Rev. 952801 3
2 Specifications and Environmental Conditions