Agilent Technologies U1731C User manual

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Verify that you received the following items in the shipment of
your LCR meter:
✔One pair of alligator clip test leads
✔One 9 V alkaline battery
✔Printed copy of the U1731C/U1732C/U1733C
Quick Start Guide
✔Printed copy of the Certificate of Calibration
If any item is missing or damaged, keep the shipping materials
and contact the nearest Agilent Sales Office.
NOTE The descriptions and instructions in this guide apply to the
U1731C, U1732C, and U1733C handheld LCR meters.
The model U1733C appears in all illustrations.
All related documents and software are available for download
at www.agilent.com/find/hhTechLib.
Quick Start Guide
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U1731C/U1732C/U1733C
Handheld LCR Meter

U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Handheld LCR Meter
Install the Batteries
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Install the Batteries
Your LCR meter is powered by a single 9 V alkaline battery
(included with the shipment).
1Turn the LCR meter OFF and remove
the test leads from the terminals.
2Lift the tilt stand and loosen the
screw with a suitable Phillips
screwdriver.
3Remove the battery cover and
observe the polarity markings.
4Insert the battery and replace the
battery cover and screw.
Turn On the LCR Meter
To power ON your LCR meter, press the power-on button once.
Power-on button
WARNING To avoid damage to the device, do not exceed the input
limit. Do not apply voltage to the input terminals.
Discharge the capacitor before testing.
NOTE Your LCR meter is capable of remote data logging. To use this
feature, you will need an IR-USB cable (U5481A, purchased
separately) and the Agilent GUI Data Logger Software (down-
loadable from www.agilent.com/find/hhTechLib).

U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Handheld LCR Meter
The LCR Meter at a Glance
U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Quick Start Guide 3
The LCR Meter at a Glance
Display screen
Keypad
Input terminals/socket
IR communication port
Battery cover
Tilt stand
External power
(Lift the tilt stand for access)
adapter input jack
(+12 VDC)
NOTE The external AC to DC power adapter input jack requires an
input voltage of +12 VDC.

U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Handheld LCR Meter
Understanding the Keypad
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Understanding the Keypad
Legend Key response when pressed for:
Less than 1 second More than 1 second
Turns the LCR meter on or off -
Starts or stops the auto identi-
fication mode
Enables or disables the ESR
(equivalent series resistance)
mode[1]
Holds or releases the present
reading on the display
Starts or stops the static
recording mode
Switches between dissipation
factor (D), quality factor (Q),
and phase angle (θ) measure-
ment
Enables or disables the limit
comparison mode
Selects a test frequency
Enables or disables the DCR
(direct current resistance)
mode[2]
Disables autoranging and sets
a manual range Enables autoranging
Switches between impedance
(Z), inductance (L), capacitance
(C), and resistance (R) mea-
surement
Toggles between parallel and
series circuit mode
Enables the tolerance mode
Turns the backlight display on
or off[3] or disables the toler-
ance mode (if tolerance is
enabled)
Sets the null/relative mode
Enters the open/short calibra-
tion mode for selected range
and test frequency
[1] Autoranging only. ESR mode exits to capacitance (C) measurement by default.
[2] Applicable for U1733C model only. DCR mode exits to inductance (L) measure-
ment by default.
[3] Applicable for U1732C and U1733C models only.
ESR
Rec
Hold
Save
Limit
DQO
DCR
Freq.
Auto
Range
P S
ZLCR
Tol%
Cal
Null

U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Handheld LCR Meter
Performing LCR Measurements
U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Quick Start Guide 5
Performing LCR Measurements
Auto Identification (Ai)
Press the button to automatically identify and select an
appropriate primary measurement function (L, C, or R), second-
ary measurement function (D, Q, or θ), and measurement mode
(parallel or series) for the device-under-test.
LCR measurement steps
NOTE The LCR meter powers up in the Ai mode by default. is
shown on the left of the display screen when the Ai mode is
enabled.
•flashes when the LCR meter is identifying a measure-
ment function and mode.
•Press again while is shown to exit the Ai mode.
3
Device-Under-Test
(DUT)
2
P S
ZLCR
>
Freq.
1
>
Freq.
OR
OR
Surface Mount
Device (SMD)
SMD Tweezer

U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Handheld LCR Meter
Performing LCR Measurements
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Secondary (D/Q/θ) measurements
Inductance (L) measurements
Capacitance (C) measurements
Resistance (R) measurements
Limit
DQO
Inductor
2
3
Capacitor
2
3
3
Resistor
2

Contacting Agilent
To obtain service, warranty or technical assistance, contact us at the fol-
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•Canada Call Center: 877-894-4414
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•Japan Call Center: (81) 426-56-7832
For other countries, contact your country’s Agilent support organization.
A list of contact information for other countries is available on the Agilent
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Safety Notices Safety Information
This meter is safety-certified in compliance
with the following safety and EMC require-
ments:
• IEC61010-1:2001/EN61010-1:2001
(Second Edition)
• IEC 61326-1:2005/ EN 61326-1:2006
• Canada: ICES/NMB-001:Issue 4, June
2006
• Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS
CISPR11:2004
Safety Symbols
CAUTIONCAUTION A CAUTION notice denotes
a hazard. It calls attention
to an operating procedure,
practice, or the like that, if
not correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in
damage to the product or
loss of important data. Do
not proceed beyond a CAU-
TION notice until the indi-
cated conditions are fully
understood and met.
WARNING A WARNING notice
denotes a hazard. It calls
attention to an operating
procedure, practice, or the
like that, if not correctly
performed or adhered to,
could result in personal
injury or death. Do not pro-
ceed beyond a WARNING
notice until the indicated
conditions are fully under-
stood and met.
Earth (ground) terminal
Equipment protected
throughout by double insula-
tion or reinforced insulation
Caution, risk of electric
shock
Caution, risk of danger (refer
to the instrument manual for
specific Warning or Caution
information)
For further safety information details, refer to the
Agilent U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Handheld LCR Meter User’s Guide.

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Assurez-vous d’avoir reçu les articles suivants avec la livraison
de votre mesureur LCR :
✔Une paire de conducteurs à pinces crocodiles
✔Une pile alcaline 9 V
✔Un exemplaire imprimé du U1731C/U1732C/U1733C
Guide de mise en route
✔Un exemplaire imprimé du certificat d’étalonnage
Au cas où un article serait manquant ou endommagé, conservez le
matériel livré et contactez le bureau de vente Agilent le plus proche.
NOTE Les descriptions et instructions contenues dans ce guide
s’appliquent aux U1731C, U1732C, U1733C et Mesureur LCR
portable.
Le modèle U1733C apparaît dans chaque illustration.
Tous les documents et logiciels associés peuvent être
téléchargés depuis le site www.agilent.com/find/hhTechLib.
Guide de mise en route
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U1731C/U1732C/U1733C
Mesureur LCR portable

U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Mesureur LCR portable
Installation des batteries
2 Guide de mise en route U1731C/U1732C/U1733C
Installation des batteries
Votre mesureur LCR est alimenté par une seule pile alcaline
9 V (livrée avec le produit).
1Arrêtez le mesureur LCR et retirez
les câbles de test des bornes.
2Soulevez le socle inclinable et
desserrez la vis à l’aide d’un
tournevis cruciforme approprié.
3 Retirez le capot du compartiment de
batterie et repérez les marques de polarité .
4Insérez la pile et remettez en place
le capot du compartiment de
batterie et la vis.
Mettez le mesureur LCR en marche
Pour mettre en marche votre mesureur LCR, appuyez une fois
sur le bouton de mise en marche.
Bouton de mise en
marche
AVERTISSEMENT
Ne dépassez pas les limites d’entrée : vous risqueriez
d’endommager l’appareil. N'appliquez pas de tension aux
bornes d'entrée. Déchargez le condensateur avant les tests.
NOTE
Le mesureur LCR vous permet de journaliser des données à
distance. L'utilisation de cette fonctionnalité nécessite un câble
IR-USB (U5481A, vendu séparément) et le logiciel de
journalisation Agilent GUI Data Logger Software (téléchargeable
depuis le site www.agilent.com/find/hhTechLib).

U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Mesureur LCR portable
Le mesureur LCR en bref
Guide de mise en route U1731C/U1732C/U1733C 3
Le mesureur LCR en bref
(+12 Vcc)
Écran
Clavier
Port de communication
infrarouge (IR)
Socle inclinable
Couvercle de compartiment de pile
(soulevez le socle inclinable pour y accéder)
Prise d'entrée de l'adaptateur
d'alimentation externe
NOTE La prise d'entrée pour adaptateur CA - CC nécessite une
tension d'entrée de +12 Vcc.
Bornes d'entrée/fiche