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ABB / Hitachi Energy CB-2000 Capacitance Meter
$450 per day ex GST, 1 to 7 days
Per day, AUD ex GST. The rate for your total hire length applies to every day, and the total never drops at a band change. Minimum hire one day. Australia-only hire; freight and handling quoted separately. Hiring for more than 90 days? Call for a long-term rate: 1300 730 499
Work out your hire
Pick your first and last day to see the hire charge.
| 7 days | $3,150 |
|---|---|
| 14 days | $5,670 |
| 28 days | $9,450 |
| 60 days | $17,010 |
- Delivery or collection
- Freight Australia-wide, quoted with availability, or collect from Hobart, Launceston, Adelaide or Newcastle. Urgent? Call 1300 730 499 rather than send the form.
- Datasheet
- Manufacturer's datasheet on request. Calibration certificate supplied with the instrument.
Overview
About the ABB / Hitachi Energy CB-2000 Capacitance Meter
Description
The Hitachi Energy CB-2000 is a compact, lightweight capacitance meter designed for fast, accurate testing of individual capacitors and large capacitor banks. Its portable design and battery operation mean no mains connection is required, making it ideal for fieldwork and on-site diagnostics.
The CB-2000 provides clear, readable measurement results via its high-contrast LCD display, easily visible in both bright daylight and low-light environments. Measurements can be stored, transferred to a PC for analysis, and even reloaded into the meter for comparison during future testing. The system supports data handling and long-term test tracking via USB. Customer to supply own laptop with Hitachi Energy CBT2 software installed.
Features
- Measures capacitance from 0 to 1000 μF
- High measurement accuracy of ±1.0%
- Supports total load measurements up to 2000 μF
- Test voltage range of 1.1 to 1.4 VAC peak-to-peak, frequency 40–160 Hz
- Battery-powered with over 8 hours of operating time
- Bright LCD display visible in daylight or dark environments
- Compact dimensions: 270 × 190 × 60 mm
- Lightweight: 2.4 kg (device), 7.9 kg total with case and accessories
- Casing dimensions: 500 × 420 × 230 mm
- USB interface for data export and import
- Supplied with USB cable and all necessary accessories. Customer to supply own laptop with Hitachi Energy CBT2 software installed.
Specifications
| Measuring range | 0 to 1,000 µF |
|---|---|
| Measurement accuracy | ±1.0 % |
| Maximum load | 2,000 µF |
| Test voltage | 1.1 to 1.4 V AC peak to peak, 40 to 160 Hz |
| Power supply | Rechargeable NiMH battery pack, no mains connection required |
| Operating time | More than 8 hours |
| Interface | USB to PC (software supplied) |
| Meter size and weight | 270 x 190 x 60 mm, 2.4 kg |
| Kit case size and weight | 500 x 420 x 230 mm, 7.9 kg |
Manufacturer's published specifications. Your quote confirms the configuration supplied.
What’s in the case
- CB-2000 meter
- USB cable
- Standard accessories
- Transport case
Calibration
All Megavar test equipment is maintained under a documented calibration programme. Instruments are calibrated either by external calibration laboratories or in-house against reference standards that are themselves laboratory-calibrated, with measurement traceable to Australian national measurement standards held by the National Measurement Institute. A current calibration certificate is available on request. If your project requires a specific calibration interval, test standard, or documentation for a client submission, tell us at enquiry on 1300 730 499 and we will confirm what applies before you commit.
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At Megavar, our dedicated test equipment hire division provides high-quality electrical testing instruments for both short and long-term use. Our team makes sure you receive the right tools, ready to go, every time. From fast dispatch to door-to-door freight, our hiring process is streamlined to get you up and running quickly and confidently.
- Rapid delivery and collectionDoor-to-door freight for minimal downtime
- Fast, simple bookingsPlace an order and we’ll handle the rest
- Fault supportIf a set plays up, call us and we will arrange a fix or a replacement.
Our 3-step easy process
Hiring Made Easy in 3 Simple Steps
Step 1: Request a Quote
Submit your rental request online, and our team will respond promptly with availability and pricing.
Step 2: Organise Your Rental
Once confirmed, we’ll quickly process your booking and dispatch the equipment. Delivery and collection can be arranged to suit your schedule.
Step 3: Use with Confidence
Supplied with the manufacturer’s manuals. If a set plays up, call us and we will arrange a fix or a replacement.
How the hire works
Hire terms in brief
After you enquire
We confirm availability, rates and freight in a written quote, valid for the period it states (usually 14 days). An enquiry or quote does not reserve equipment: the hire is booked when your purchase order, signed quote or email acceptance reaches us.
Hire period
Our carrier: up to 72 hours of transit each way is not charged as hire. Hire starts at delivery or 72 hours after dispatch, whichever is earlier, and ends at handover to our carrier or 72 hours before the equipment arrives back, whichever is later. Delay caused by us or our carrier is not charged. For example, dispatched Monday 10am and delivered Wednesday 2pm: hire starts Wednesday 2pm. Routes that normally take longer than 72 hours are marked on the quote. Your own freight: hire runs from handover to your carrier at our office until the equipment arrives back at our office. Collect in person: from collection to return.
Extensions and early return
Contact us before the return deadline to extend; your quoted rates stay fixed and extended hire is invoiced every 7 days. Return early and you pay only for the days used, at the rate band for the days actually hired.
Delivery and returns
Freight for each leg, the handling fee and any express dispatch are on the quote, before you accept. Returns go to the dispatching office named on the quote, by carrier or in person, never by post.
Counter times
Returned to our counter before 9am on a business day counts as the previous day. Collected after 4pm on a business day, hire starts the next day. Weekends and public holidays count as hire days.
Calibration and checks
Supplied in working order with listed accessories, leads and manuals. Each measuring instrument is calibrated, and its current NATA-traceable calibration certificate is available on request. If calibration falls due during your hire, we tell you before dispatch.
Cancelling or moving a booking
Cancel 5 or more business days before dispatch or collection and nothing is charged. With 2 to 4 business days’ notice, the charge is the greater of one day’s hire and 5% of the booked hire; with less notice, the greater of one day’s hire and 10%. You can ask once to move the start by up to 30 days, with at least 2 business days’ notice.
Loss, damage and insurance
The equipment is your responsibility, other than fair wear and tear, from the start of hire until it is back with us, including in transit, up to the replacement value cap shown on the quote for each item. No damage waiver is offered. We recommend you insure the equipment for its replacement value.
Payment and bond
Account customers pay each invoice within 14 days. Without a credit account, or paying by card, you pay the booked hire, freight, handling fee and any bond before dispatch. A bond applies only where the quote states one, and is refunded after return and inspection, less anything owed.
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Enquire about ABB / Hitachi Energy CB-2000 Capacitance Meter Hire
When and where do you need it?
Send your hire dates and delivery location and we will confirm availability and lead time by the end of the next business day.
Or call us directly on 1300 730 499
Need help with your rental?
1300 730 499 We’re available Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Urgent hire: call rather than send the form. rentals@megavar.com.auQuestions about this hire?
Call 1300 730 499 for availability, rates and booking. If a set plays up during the hire, call us and we will arrange a fix or a replacement. Counter collection and returns 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
ABB / Hitachi Energy CB-2000 Capacitance Meter
What the CB-2000 is used for?
The CB-2000 is a compact capacitance meter from ABB / Hitachi Energy built for fast, accurate measurement of individual capacitor units and large capacitor banks. Measuring each unit’s capacitance identifies failed or drifting elements without dismantling the bank, which makes it the standard tool for capacitor bank condition assessment on filter banks, shunt capacitor banks and similar installations.
Typical hire scenarios: routine capacitor bank maintenance programmes, post-fault investigation after a fuse operation or unbalance alarm, and commissioning checks on new banks. Both CB 2000 and CB-2000 spellings refer to this instrument.
Does it require mains power?
No. The CB-2000 is fully battery operated and offers more than 8 hours of continuous use, ideal for use in the field.
Can I measure large capacitor banks?
Yes. The unit is capable of measuring up to 1000 μF per test and can handle a maximum total load of 2000 μF, without the need to isolate individual capacitors.
How are the test results displayed?
All readings are shown on a backlit LCD display, which is easy to read in both bright and low-light environments.
Is it easy to transfer data to a computer?
Yes. The device includes a USB cable for transferring results to a PC for storage, analysis or comparison. Customer to supply own laptop with Hitachi Energy CBT2 software installed.
Can data be reloaded into the device?
Yes. Stored test data from a PC can be re-imported into the CB-2000 for on-site comparison during future tests.
What’s included with the meter?
The package includes the CB-2000 meter, transport case, USB cable, and all standard accessories needed to begin testing. Customer to supply own laptop with Hitachi Energy CBT2 software installed.
Is it suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. The unit is compact, durable, and specifically designed for field conditions where portability and fast setup are essential.
What is the accuracy of the measurements?
The CB-2000 offers a measurement accuracy of ±1.0%, suitable for precise condition assessments of power capacitors.
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