HP / Agilent 16452A Liquid Test Fixture
The HP/Agilent 16452A is a liquid test fixture designed for precise impedance measurements of liquid materials. It is compatible with various impedance analyzers and LCR meters, offering a wide frequency range and accurate temperature control for reliable dielectric property characterization. Ideal for research, development, and quality control applications.
- Model
- HP / Agilent 16452A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $5,422
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 16452A
This unit
The HP/Agilent 16452A Liquid Test Fixture is a parallel plate capacitor cell designed for precise impedance and dielectric characterization of liquid materials. It connects to compatible LCR meters and impedance analyzers to measure capacitance, dielectric constant (εr', εr''), and impedance across a broad frequency range. The fixture accommodates sample volumes under 10 mL through interchangeable spacers and operates across extended temperature ranges with appropriate test leads, making it suitable for research, development, and quality control in materials characterization.
Technical Specifications
- Measurement Principle: Parallel plate method
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 30 MHz (operating frequency dependent on connected instrument)
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to 125°C (fixture); 0°C to 55°C (16048A leads); -20°C to 125°C (16048G/H + 1250-2375 leads)
- Maximum Operating Voltage: 30 Vrms
- Electrode Diameter: Ø 38 ±0.5 mm
- Electrode Gap: Variable via interchangeable spacers (1.3 mm, 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm)
- Sample Capacity: <10 mL; examples include 3.4 mL (0.3 mm gap), 3.8 mL (0.5 mm gap), 4.8 mL (1.0 mm gap), 6.8 mL (2.0 mm gap)
- Connector: 4-Terminal Pair SMA
- Dimensions: 85 mm (H) × 85 mm (W) × 37 mm (D)
- Weight: 1.4 kg
Key Features
- Measures capacitance and dielectric loss in non-conductive liquids
- Variable electrode spacing accommodates samples with different dielectric properties
- 4-terminal configuration eliminates lead inductance and resistance errors
- Suitable for low-permittivity, low-conductivity materials only; not designed for ionic or saline solutions
Typical Applications
- Material characterization across research and quality control workflows
- Dielectric property determination from 20 Hz to 30 MHz
- Temperature-dependent impedance measurements from -20°C to 125°C
Compatibility & Integration Compatible with Agilent 4263B, 4284A (obsolete), 4285A, Keysight E4980A, E4990A, and Keysight 4294A (limited frequency range). Requires 4-terminal BNC test leads (16048A, 16048G/H + 1250-2375).
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 30 MHz | Voltage / Current Range: 0-30 Vrms |
HP / Agilent 16452A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the HP / Agilent 16452A. Calibration covers calibration scope varies by instrument type: vacuum gauges are verified at multiple pressure points against NIST-traceable pressure standards; spectrophotometers at wavelength accuracy and photometric accuracy points; strain gauge indicators at bridge excitation accuracy and full-scale output accuracy; pH meters against certified buffer solutions at pH 4, 7, and 10.. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common HP / Agilent 16452A faults: vacuum gauge filament failure (ionization gauges), spectrophotometer D2 lamp end-of-life, wavelength motor failure, strain indicator front-panel binding post corrosion, pH electrode conditioning failure. Most specialty laboratory instruments fail at their electromechanical interfaces first — vacuum gauge connectors and filament assemblies, spectrophotometer lamp housings and motor drives, strain indicator binding post corrosion. Component-level repair is standard; manufacturer support for legacy instruments is often limited, making third-party bench repair the practical path.
HP / Agilent 16452A price
This HP / Agilent 16452A is listed at $5,421.58. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
HP / Agilent 16452A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the HP / Agilent 16452A is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers calibration scope varies by instrument type: vacuum gauges are verified at multiple pressure points against NIST-traceable pressure standards; spectrophotometers at wavelength accuracy and photometric accuracy points; strain gauge indicators at bridge excitation accuracy and full-scale output accuracy; pH meters against certified buffer solutions at pH 4, 7, and 10.. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
