GW Instek LCR-800 Series User manual

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CONTENTS PAGE
1. INTRODUCTION……………………………………..……... 1
2. PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATION…….…………….
2-1.Unpacking the instrument………………….…………….
2-2.Checking the Line Voltage…………………..……………
2-3.Environment……………………………………..………..
2-4.Equipment Installation, and Operation…………………
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3. PANEL DESCRIPTION…...……………………..………….. 4
OPERATION…………….………………………………...….
4-1.Connects to DUT….………………..………….……..…...
4-2.Start-Up……….....……………………………..………….
4-3.Zeroing…………………………………………………….
4-4.Menu Functions.…..………………………………………
4-5.Measurement Condition…..……………………………...
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5. SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………... 35
6. MESSAGE CODE.………………………………………….... 42
7. MAINTENANCE....…………………………………………... 43
8. OPTION 1 (BIN Function for LCR-826/827/829 only)……..
8-1. BIN Functions for Components Sorting……………..….
8-2. BIN Setting Conditions:...………………………………..
8-3. BIN Range Setting: Component Sorting Range..............
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9. OPTION 2 (RS-232, for LCR-816/817/819 only)…………… 61

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SAFETY TERMS AND SYMBOLS
These terms may appear in this manual or on the product:
WARNING: Warning statements identify condition or practices
that could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION: Caution statements identify conditions or practices
that could result in damage to this product or other property.
The following symbols may appear in this manual or on the product:
DANGER ATTENTION Protective Earth (ground)
High Voltage refer to Manual Conductor Terminal
Terminal

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FOR UNITED KINGDOM ONLY
NOTE: This lead / appliance must only be wired by competent persons
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the
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.
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured Blue or Black.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter Lor Por coloured Brown or Red.
If in doubt, consult the instructions provided with the equipment or contact
the supplier.
This cable/appliance should be protected by a suitably rated and approved
HBC mains fuse: refer to the rating information on the equipment and/or
user instructions for details. As a guide, cable of 0.75mm2should be
protected by a 3A or 5A fuse. Larger conductors would normally require
13A types, depending on the connection method used.
Any moulded mains connector that requires removal /replacement must be
destroyed by removal of any fuse & fuse carrier and disposed of
immediately, as a plug with bared wires is hazardous if a engaged in live
socket. Any re-wiring must be carried out in accordance with the
information detailed on this label.

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EC Declaration of Conformity
We
GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD.
No. 95-11, Pao-Chung Rd., Hsin-Tien City, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan
declares that the below mentioned product
LCR-817/819/827/829/816/826
are herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council
Directive on the Approximation of the Law of Member States relating to
Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/366/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC) and Low
Voltage Equipment Directive (73/23/EEC).
For the evaluation regarding the Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low Voltage
Equipment Directive, the following standards were applied:
EN 61326-1: Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use ––
EMC requirements (1997+A1: 1998)
Conducted and Radiated Emissions
EN 55011 Group I class A: 1998 Electrostatic Discharge EN 61000-4-2: 1995
Current Harmonic
EN 61000-3-2: 1995 Radiated Immunity EN 61000-4-3: 1996
Voltage Fluctuation
EN 61000-3-3: 1995 Electrical Fast Transients EN 61000-4-4: 1995
———————————————— Surge Immunity
EN 61000-4-5: 1995
———————————————— Conducted Susceptibility
EN 61000-4-6: 1996
———————————————— Power Frequency Magnetic field
EN 61000-4-8: 1993
———————————————— Voltage Dips/ Interrupts
EN 61000-4-11: 1994
———————————————— Oscillatory Waves
EN 61000-4-12: 1995
Low Voltage Equipment Directive 73/23/EEC & amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety Requirements
EN 61010-1: 1993+A2: 1995; IEC 61010-1: 1990+A1: 1992+A2: 1995

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1. INTRODUCTION
The precise LCR meter series are automatic, user programmable instruments
that provide high reliability and great precision for measuring a wide variety of
impedance parameters. The frequency range of LCR-819/829 covers from 12Hz
to 100kHz, LCR-817/827 from 12Hz to 10kHz, and LCR-816/826 from 100Hz
to 2kHz. The basic accuracy is 0.1% for LCR827/829, 0.05% for LCR-817/819,
and 0.2% for LCR-816/826. The measured results can be displayed on the high
quality LCD monitor with decimal points and units. The measured result
resolution is five full digits for Inductance (L), Capacitance (C), and Resistance
(R) (four full digits for Dissipation (D), Quality factor (Q) or C with R). In the
meantime, the LCD monitor is also shown the control status and parameters of
settings. The keypads are easy for menu programming. The LCR Meters’ test
fixture (option) is a method of convenient, reliable, guarded 4-terminal/2 wires
connection of radial and axial leaded components to the LCR Meters. Test
conditions can be stored and recalled from internal memory that will reduce the
setup time for measurement preparing.

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2. PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATION
2-1. Unpacking the instrument
The product has been fully inspected and tested before shipping from the
factory. Upon receiving the instrument, please unpack and inspect it to
check if there are any damages caused during transportation. If any damage
is found, notify the bearer and/or the dealer immediately.
2-2. Checking the Line Voltage
The LCR Meters can be operated with AC power source between 100V
rated voltage and 240V rated voltage at a frequency of 50 to 60Hz, no AC
voltage selector is necessary. Power connection to rear panel is through an
AC inlet module comprised of an AC connector and fuse holder. To change
the fuse proceed as follows:
!Remove the fuse holder by inserting a small flat head screwdriver
behind the small tab to force the holder outward.
!Install the correct fuse (slow-blow, 3A, 250Vac).
!Re-install the fuse holder back into the LCR Meters AC inlet module,
push in and lock.
WARNING. To avoid electrical shock the power cord protective
grounding conductor must be connected to ground.
WARNING. To avoid personal injury, disconnect the power cord
before removing the fuse holder.

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2-3. Environment
The normal ambient temperature range of the LCR Meters is from 10°to
50°C. To operate the instrument over this specific temperature range may
cause damage to the circuits.
Do not use the LCR Meters in a place where strong magnetic or electric
field exists as it may disturb the measurement.
2-4. Equipment Installation, and Operation
Ensure there is proper ventilation for the vents in the LCR meters case. If
this equipment is used not according to the specification, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment
this prduct may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.

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3. PANEL DESCRIPTION
(1). Power Switch
Turns AC Power on or off.
(2). Function keyF1
Soft key functions as indicated on the adjacent LCD monitor.
(3). Function keyF2
Soft key functions as indicated on the adjacent LCD monitor.
(4). Function keyF3
Soft key functions as indicated on the adjacent LCD monitor.
(5). Function keyF4
Soft key functions as indicated on the adjacent LCD monitor.
(6). MENU key
Enters menu display mode or exits sub menu back to main menu.
(7). Compound key
!For making numerical entries as labeled.
!Turns the “RANGE HOLD” mode on or off.
(8). Compound key
!For making numerical entries as labeled.
!Turns the “CONSTANT VOLTAGE” mode on or off.
(9). Compound key
!For making numerical entries as labeled.
!Measures the unit of Dissipation and Quality Factor in PPM.
(Note: The models of LCR-816 and 826 do not have this function.)

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(10). Compound key
!For making numerical entries as labeled.
!Selects the “INTERNAL BIAS” mode or “EXTERNAL BIAS” mode. (If
this key function is switched to “INTERNAL BIAS” mode, the bottom of
LCD monitor will display the “INT.B” message. If the external DC bias
is selected, the bottom of LCD monitor will display the “EXT.B”
message.)
(11). Compound key
!For making numerical entries as labeled.
!Turns the INTERNAL BIAS mode or EXTERNAL BIAS mode “ON” or
“OFF”.
(12). Compound key
!For making numerical entries as ““ (the negative sign).
!Inputs the “TEST FREQUENCY”.
(13). START (Compound key)
!Starts measurement sequence. Normally used in the “MANU”
(Triggered) mode.
!Selects “AUTO” or “MANU” mode by pressing this key for 3 seconds at
least.
!The LCR Meters will process the measurement automatically, if the
“AUTO” mode is selected.
(14). ↵
↵↵
↵key (ENTER)
This key enables programming of all special functions, test frequency, test
voltage, averaging, delay, and nominal value etc.
(15). Symbol key
Inputs the decimal point
(16). Numeral key—“2”
(17). Numeral key—“3”
(18). Numeral key—“5”
(19). Numeral key—“6”
(20). Numeral key—“9”
(21). Primary Display
This line can display the measured Inductance, Capacitance, or Resistance.
(22). Secondary Display

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This line can display the measured Quality Factor or Dissipation or ESR or
EPR.
(23). Instrument status or indicates measurement results based on entered test
limits.
(24). Test conditions
(25). Input terminals
BNC connectors, connects to device under test (DUT).
Connectors of the LCR Meters BIAS
Lforce (current, low) 
Lsense (potential low) 
Hsense (potential high) 
Hforce (current, high) 