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Precision LCR Meter Precision LCR Meter LCR-800 USER MANUAL GW INSTEK PART NO. 82CR-81900MK1 This manual contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be photocopied, reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of the Good Will Instrument company. The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing. However, Good Will continues to improve products and reserves the right to change specifications, equipment, and maintenance procedures at any time without notice. ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER Good Will Instrument Co., Ltd. No. 7-1, Jhongsing Rd., Tucheng City, Taipei County 236, Taiwan. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LCR-800 User Manual INTERACE ...................................................................... 111 RS232 Interface Configuration ........... 112 Table of Contents Signal Overview ................................. 116 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................... 5 FAQ ............................................................................... 121 GETTING STARTED ......................................................... 10 APPENDIX ..................................................................... 123 Main Features ...................................... 11 Fuse Replacement .............................. 123 Measurement Type ............................... 12 Circuit Theory and Formula ................ 124 Front Panel Overview ........................... 13 Accuracy Definitions .......................... 132 Rear Panel Overview ............................ 16 Specifications .................................... 136 Power Up ............................................. 18 EC Declaration of Conformity ............. 140 Fixture Connection ............................... 20 Zeroing ................................................ 24 INDEX ............................................................................ 141 Component Measuring Guidelines ....... 26 BASIC MEASUREMENT ................................................... 29 Measurement Item Description ........... 30 Parameter Configuration ...................... 31 Running Measurement ......................... 43 Store Recall .......................................... 45 BIN FUNCTIONS ............................................................ 48 Binning Menu ...................................... 50 Set Bin Menu ....................................... 61 Bin Summary Menu ............................. 68 RS232 REMOTE ............................................................... 72 LCR Setup ............................................ 73 LCR Viewer ........................................... 74 Terminal Connection ............................ 84 PROGRAMMING ............................................................. 87 Command Syntax ................................. 87 Commands .......................................... 90 3 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LCR-800 User Manual Safety Guidelines General Do not place any heavy object on the LCR-800. Guideline SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Avoid severe impact or rough handling that leads to damaging the LCR-800. CAUTION This chapter contains important safety instructions Do not discharge static electricity to the LCR- that you must follow when operating or storing 800. the LCR-800. Read the following before any Do not block or obstruct the cooling fan vent operation to insure your safety and to keep the opening. LCR-800 in the best possible condition. Do not perform measurement at circuits directly connected to Mains (Note below). Safety Symbols Do not disassemble the LCR-800 unless you are These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the LCR-800. qualified as service personnel. (Measurement categories) EN 61010-1:2001 specifies the measurement categories and their requirements as follows. LCR-800 Warning: Identifies conditions or practices that falls under category I. WARNING could result in injury or loss of life. Measurement category IV is for measurement performed at the source of low-voltage installation. Caution: Identifies conditions or practices that Measurement category III is for measurement performed in the CAUTION could result in damage to the LCR-800 or to other building installation. properties. Measurement category II is for measurement performed on the circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation. DANGER High Voltage Measurement category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to Mains. Attention Refer to the Manual Power Supply AC Input voltage: 100V-240V, 50-60/400Hz The power supply voltage should not fluctuate Protective Conductor Terminal WARNING more than 110V-240V ±10%. Connect the protective grounding conductor of Earth (ground) Terminal the AC power cord to an earth ground, to avoid electrical shock. Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste. Please use a separate collection Fuse Fuse type: FUSE 5TT 3A/250V facility or contact the supplier from which this Make sure the correct type of fuse is installed instrument was purchased. WARNING before powering up. 5 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LCR-800 User Manual To ensure fire protection, replace the fuse only Storage Location: Indoor with the specified type and rating. environment Relative Humidity: < 85% Disconnect the power cord before fuse Temperature: −20°C to 60°C replacement. Make sure the cause of fuse blowout is fixed Disposal Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted before fuse replacement. municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this Cleaning LCR-800 Disconnect the power cord before cleaning. instrument was purchased. Please make sure discarded electrical waste is properly recycled to Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild reduce environmental impact. detergent and water. Do not spray any liquid. Do not use chemical or cleaner containing harsh material such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and acetone. Operation Location: Indoor, no direct sunlight, dust free, Environment almost non-conductive pollution (Note below) Relative Humidity: < 85% Altitude: < 2000m Temperature: 10°C to 50°C (Pollution Degree) EN 61010-1:2001 specifies the pollution degrees and their requirements as follows. LCR-800 falls under degree 2. Pollution refers to “addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid, or gaseous (ionized gases), that may produce a reduction of dielectric strength or surface resistivity”. Pollution degree 1: No pollution or only dry, non-conductive pollution occurs. The pollution has no influence. Pollution degree 2: Normally only non-conductive pollution occurs. Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected. Pollution degree 3: Conductive pollution occurs, or dry, non- conductive pollution occurs which becomes conductive due to condensation which is expected. In such conditions, equipment is normally protected against exposure to direct sunlight, precipitation, and full wind pressure, but neither temperature nor humidity is controlled. 7 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LCR-800 User Manual Power cord for the United Kingdom When using the LCR-800 in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions. ETTING STARTED NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons G This chapter describes the instrument’s main WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED features, front & rear panels, power up sequence, IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the fixture connections and calibration. following code: Green/ Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live (Phase) As the colours of the wires in main leads may not correspond with the colours marking identified in your plug/appliance, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Green & Yellow must be connected to the Earth terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured Green or Green & Yellow. Main Features Main Features .............................................................. 11 The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is Model comparison ...................................................... 12 marked with the letter N or coloured Blue or Black. Measurement type Measurement item ...................................................... 12 The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal marked Measurement combination ......................................... 12 with the letter L or P or coloured Brown or Red. Panel overview Front Panel Overview .................................................. 13 If in doubt, consult the instructions provided with the equipment or contact the Rear Panel Overview .................................................... 16 supplier. This cable/appliance should be protected by a suitably rated and approved HBC Setup Power Up ..................................................................... 18 mains fuse: refer to the rating information on the equipment and/or user Tilt stand ...................................................................... 18 instructions for details. As a guide, cable of 0.75mm2 should be protected by a Power up ...................................................................... 18 3A or 5A fuse. Larger conductors would normally require 13A types, depending on the connection method used. Fixture connection Fixture Connection ...................................................... 20 Fixture structure .........................................................
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