Precision LCR Meter LCR-800 USER MANUAL GW INSTEK PART NO. 82CR-81900MK1 ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER This manual contains proprietary info
GETTING STARTED 19 Counter- clockwise: bright Clockwise: dark LCR-800 User Manual 20 Fixture Connection Fixture structure Background Th
GETTING STARTED 21 Fixture connection Panel operation 1. Discharge the test component before connecting the fixture set. 2. Connect the Kelvin
GETTING STARTED 23 +PowerSupply200mA MAXMAX30VCATEXTERNAL BIAS+LCDDon’t connect LCR-800 User Manual 24 Zeroing Zeroing calibration Backgro
GETTING STARTED 25 Warning If the test failed, ensure your cables or test fixtures are open and not shorted. Ensure R.H is OFF. After inspection t
GETTING STARTED 27 General Capacitors Capacitors are usually measured in series except for extremely small capacitance. Like with inductors, large
BASIC MEASUREMENT 29 BASIC MEASUREMENT Basic Measurement details how to measure individual components and how to configure the LCR-800 settings. B
BASIC MEASUREMENT 31 Parameter Configuration Measurement Speed Measurement Speed The LCR-800 series support 3 different measurement speeds: slow,
BASIC MEASUREMENT 33 Measurement Modes Measurement mode The LCR-800 has a number of different measurement modes. Primary and secondary measuremen
BASIC MEASUREMENT 35 Panel operation 1. Press the 7/Bias key on the number pad to cycle from internal to external bias. The bottom of the screen wi
BASIC MEASUREMENT 37 1.1kHz The nearest frequency will be selected from the 504(LCR-281) nominal frequencies, and updated in the display. Here,
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 5GETTING STARTED ...
BASIC MEASUREMENT 39 PPM will be displayed on the right hand side of the screen, next to mode. Set constant voltage source Background If a D
BASIC MEASUREMENT 41 The average of 10 tests The number of averages is displayed in the main panel and in the AVGE menu icon after a shor
BASIC MEASUREMENT 43 Running Measurement Select Single measurement Background Measurements can be manually controlled (MANU) or automatically updat
BASIC MEASUREMENT 45 Store Recall Store or Recall Memory Settings Background The LCR-800 series have 100 blocks of memory available for saving set
47 2. Press 1 to recall the calibration settings or 2 to cancel. OR 3. When the status bar has completed, the calibration settings are reca
BIN FUNCTIONS 49 Bin Summary Menu Bin Summary Menu Overview ... 68Bin Summary/Results ...
BIN FUNCTIONS 51 Parameter 1,2,3,4 Delay Delay between each measurement Parameter 0~99999 ms MANU/ AUTO Selects between automatic and manual
BIN FUNCTIONS 53 Circuit Setting Background Use Circuit setting to change the equivalent circuit. Panel Operation 1. Use the arrow menu keys (F1/
BIN FUNCTIONS 55 Select/Run Auto/Manu Sorting Background Set the test mode from manual to automatic. Panel operation 1. Hold the START key for a
BIN FUNCTIONS 57 Bias Setting Background Set internal or external bias voltage. Panel Operation 1. Use the arrow menu keys (F1/F2) to move the cu
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow when operating or storing the LCR
BIN FUNCTIONS 59 2. Press ON (F3) to turn constant voltage on. 3. Press OFF (F4) to turn constant voltage off. Delay Setting Background The
BIN FUNCTIONS 61 Set Bin Menu Set Bin Menu Overview Bin number Displays the current bin. Bin Settings Configures the nominal value, nominal uni
BIN FUNCTIONS 63 2. Use the arrow menu keys (F1/F2) to move the cursor to SET BIN. 4. Press SET (F3). 5. The Bin menu appears. ΩΩ+ :
BIN FUNCTIONS 65 For example: 20 Ω. Set Max/Min Absolute Limit Background The maximum and minimum absolute limits of the current bin can be set.
BIN FUNCTIONS 67 Clear Bins Background All the bin settings can be cleared for all the bins. Panel operation 1. Press NEXT BIN until BIN1 is t
BIN FUNCTIONS 69 PHI Indicates that a test result is greater than the maximum limit. PHI= Primary Hi PLO Indicates that a test result is les
BIN FUNCTIONS 71 5. To clear the test results, press CLR followed by F3 (YES->) to confirm. 6. Press EXIT to exit the bin summary results.
RS232 REMOTE 73 LCR Setup RS232 Settings Background RS232 must first be enabled on the LCR-800 before trying to connect with a PC. Panel operati
RS232 REMOTE 75 Message Area The message area displays the current status of connection, results, files saved and restored. Message Display Key T
RS232 REMOTE 77 Note DataBits, StopBits, Parity and Flowcontrol cannot be edited. Note All file menus (File, Option, Data, Help) are restricted i
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 To ensure fire protection, replace the fuse only with the specified type and rating. Disconnect the power cord before f
RS232 REMOTE 79 File Settings 3. Choose a drive and directory from the drop down selections. 4. Type a file name identifier in the File_Name pa
RS232 REMOTE 81 6. To exit LCR Viewer, press the POWER button or go to the File Exit menu. 7. To turn the message area on or off press the Me
RS232 REMOTE 83 4. Press OK to exit. Note All file menus (File, Option, Data, Help) are restricted in Auto mode. To change to manual mode see
RS232 REMOTE 85 6. Connect to the terminal program with the following configuration settings: COM port (as per PC) Baud rate- 38400 Data
PROGRAMMING 87 PROGRAMMING Command overview lists all the LCR-800 commands and command queries. The command syntax section shows you the basic rul
PROGRAMMING 89 Output -1.0000 -1.0000 2D 31 2E 30 30 30 35 As can be seen above, positive input numbers use the ASCII “+” whilst the output will
PROGRAMMING 91 SPEED Command/Query The speed command sets the measurement speed of the instrument. The faster the measurement speed the lower th
PROGRAMMING 93 Example MAIN:MODE:RQ<^END^M> Sets the mode to R/Q (Resistance/Quality factor) Query Syntax MAIN:MODE?<^END^M>or<^
PROGRAMMING 95 0.005~1.275 (5 characters, including a decimal) 5mV~1.275 Example MAIN:VOLT 0.005<^END^M> Sets the test signal voltage to 5
PROGRAMMING 97 C.V Command/Query Turns Constant Voltage on or off. Queries the constant voltage status. Syntax MAIN:C.V.:<string> <^END^
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9 Power cord for the United Kingdom When using the LCR-800 in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the following s
PROGRAMMING 99 Example MAIN:EXTB:OFF.<^END^M> Turn External Bias off. Query Syntax MAIN:EXTB?<^END^M>or<^J^M> Return String &l
PROGRAMMING 101 Parameter < variable > Nominal Value -XXXXXXX ~ +XXXXXXX Must be any 8 digit character including a decimal place and signa
PROGRAMMING 103 AVERAGE Command/Query Sets the average number from 1~255. The average number indicates how many test samples are used to create an
PROGRAMMING 105 COMU:MONO:819.<^END> LCR-819 COMU:MONO:821.<^END> LCR-821 Query Example COMU:MONO<^END^M> COMU:MONO:816.<^END&
PROGRAMMING 107 <value> Test result Any 7 digit ASCII including sp (+) or – characters and a decimal point. Primary measurement value Example
PROGRAMMING 109 SECONDARY FACTOR, PRIMARY UNIT, SECONDARY UNIT Measurement Secondary measurement result is returned along with the primary unit a
INTERACE 111 INTERACE This chapter describes basic interface aspects of the RS-232 and Handler interfaces. RS232 Interface Configuration Configu
INTERACE 113 Connection PC LCR Meter DB9 Pin Signal Signal DB9 Pin 2 RxD TxD 3 3 TxD RxD 2 4 DTR DSR, DCD 6,1 5 GND GND 5 6,1 DSR, DCD DTR 4 7
INTERACE 115 Pin11 /O_BIN_11 Go, Assigned BIN 11 Pin12 /O_BIN_12 Go, Assigned BIN 12 Pin13 /O_BIN_13 Go, Assigned BIN 13 Pin14 /O_S_OVER No
INTERACE 117 /O_S_REJ /O_S_OVER The /O_S_REJ or /O_S_OVER signal will go low when the secondary measurement is over D_Max or under D_Min, whilst i
GETTING STARTED 11 Main Features Performance 12Hz ~ 200kHz wide test frequency (LCR-821) 5 digit measurement resolution 2V DC bias voltag
INTERACE 119 Handler Timing Background The handler timing characteristics are described in the timing diagram. Times T1 to T6 are described in the
FAQ 121 FAQ Q1. What is the correct procedure for Open/Short Zeroing when using the LCR-06A test fixture? A1. The LCR-06A test fixture is very sen
APPENDIX 123 APPENDIX Fuse Replacement Step 1. Disconnect the power cord and then remove the fuse socket using a flat screwdriver. 2. Replac
APPENDIX 125 Resistance (R) Series diagram Parallel diagram Series formula 21 QRRPS Q=quality factor Parallel formula 21 QRRSP Q=quali
APPENDIX 127 Capacitance (C) Formula Background Capacitance measures the amount of electronic charge stored between two terminals. Type Series
APPENDIX 129 Impedance (Z) and Admittance (Y = 1/Z) Formula Background Impedance measures the total amount of opposition between two terminals in
APPENDIX 131 Angle (θ) Formula Background The Angle (θ) measures the phase on which Impedance (Z), Admittance (Y), Quality factor (Q), and Dissipa
APPENDIX 133 R(L/R) Q≦1 2counts + 0.02%[(1+Ka)* or (Rx/Rmax)* or (Rmin/Rx)*] (1+ | Q│)(1+Kb+Kc)+0.03% Q≧1 2counts + 0.02%[(1+Ka)** or (Lx/Lmax)**
APPENDIX 135 Table3 Y Range constant- Range Hold Component Inductor Capacitor Resistor Range Max Min Max Min Max Min Range1 16mH/f
APPENDIX 137 Dissipation factor (D)+ in ppm 1 ppm ~ 9999 ppm Quality factor (Q)** in ppm 1 ppm ~ 9999 ppm DELTA % 0.00001% ~ 99999% *s=seri
GETTING STARTED 13 Front Panel Overview LCD Display 240 by 128, dot matrix LCD display. Function keys Assigned to the menu on the right side of
APPENDIX 139 Power Source Line Voltage 100V~240V AC, 50~60Hz/ 400Hz Power Consumption 45 Watts maximum Fuse Slow-blow 5X20 mm, 3A/250V UL/CS
INDEX 141 INDEX Absolute limit settings set bin menu ... 65 Admittance overview ... 129 Angle o
INDEX 143 wire capacitance ... 27 Memory specification ... 138 Mode settings handler menu ...
GETTING STARTED 15 Start The Start key is used to start measuring when in manual mode. The start key can also be used to select automatic or manua
GETTING STARTED 17 Fuse / Power Socket The fuse holder contains the main fuse, 5TT 3A/250V. For fuse replacement details, see page 123. The mains
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