GW Instek LCR-8230 User manual

LCR Meter
LCR-8230/8220/8210/8205/8201
LCR-8250A/8230A/8220A/8210A/8205A
USER MANUAL
Rev. 1.05
ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER

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No. 7-1, Jhongsing Rd., Tucheng Dist., New Taipei City 236, Taiwan.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................5
GETTING STARTED.........................................................10
LCR-8200 Series Overview ...............................................11
Appearance .....................................................................16
Set Up .............................................................................19
MEASURE (METER MODE) ............................................. 23
Setting comparator..........................................................44
Setting bin sorting...........................................................50
Setting FILE.....................................................................56
Setting USB disk..............................................................58
SWEEP (GRAPH MODE).................................................. 60
Setting USB disk..............................................................86
LIST (MULTI STEP MODE) ..............................................88
Setting bin sorting.........................................................115
Setting FILE...................................................................121
Setting USB disk............................................................123
CORRECTION (OPEN/SHORT) ..................................... 125
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ........................................... 144
REMOTE CONTROL ...................................................... 152
Handler Overview..........................................................153
Configure Interface........................................................162
COMMAND OVERVIEW ................................................ 170
Command Syntax...........................................................171

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Common Commands .....................................................174
Command error code.....................................................175
Command List ...............................................................176
APPENDIX .................................................................... 243
Preset ............................................................................244
Specifications ................................................................246
Typical ...........................................................................246
General..........................................................................246
Specifications ................................................................250
Dimensions ...................................................................253
Certificate Of Compliance..............................................254
Measurement Basics .....................................................255
Equivalent Circuit Model Analysis .................................274

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This chapter contains important safety
instructions that you must follow during
operation and storage. Read the following before
any operation to ensure your safety and to keep
the instrument in the best possible condition.
Safety Symbols
These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the
instrument.
WARNING
Warning: Identifies conditions or practices that
could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Caution: Identifies conditions or practices that
could result in damage to the LCR-8200 series
or to other properties.
DANGER High Voltage
Attention Refer to the Manual
Protective Conductor Terminal
Earth (ground) Terminal

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Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted
municipal waste. Please use a separate collection
facility or contact the supplier from which this
instrument was purchased.
Safety Guidelines
General
Guideline
CAUTION
AC voltage input is strictly prohibited.
Do not place any heavy object on the
instrument.
Avoid severe impact or rough handling that can
lead to damaging the instrument.
Do not discharge static electricity to the
instrument.
Use only mating connectors, not bare wires, for
the terminals.
Do not perform measurement at the source of a
low-voltage installation or at building
installations (Note below).
Do not disassemble the instrument unless you
are qualified as service personnel.
Remove all test leads before disconnecting the
mains power cord from the socket.
If the equipment is used in a manner not
specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
The device should be placed in a place where
the plug connected to it can be removed easily.

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(Note) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the measurement
categories and their requirements as follows. The
LCR-8200 Series doesn’t fall under category II, III
or IV.
Measurement category IV is for measurement
performed at the source of low-voltage
installation.
Measurement category III is for measurement
performed in the building installation.
Measurement category II is for measurement
performed on the circuits directly connected to
the low voltage installation.
Power Supply
WARNING
AC Input voltage: 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz
The power supply voltage should not fluctuate
more than 10%.
Connect the protective grounding conductor of
the AC power cord to an earth ground, to avoid
electrical shock.
Cleaning the
Instrument
Disconnect the power cord before cleaning.
Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild
detergent and water. Do not spray any liquid.
Do not use chemicals containing harsh material
such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and acetone.
Operation
Environment
Location: Indoor, no direct sunlight, dust free,
almost non-conductive pollution (Note below)
Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
Humidity:
< 30°C: < 80%RH(non-condensing);
30°C~40°C: <70%RH(non-condensing);
>40°C: <50%RH (non-condensing)
Altitude: <2000m

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(Note) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the pollution
degrees and their requirements as follows. The
LCR-8200 SERIES 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.
Storage
environment
Location: Indoor
Temperature: -10°C to 70°C
Humidity: <80%RH(non-condensing)
Disposal
Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted
municipal waste. Please use a separate collection
facility or contact the supplier from which this
instrument was purchased. Please make sure
discarded electrical waste is properly recycled to
reduce environmental impact.

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Power cord for the United Kingdom
When using the unit in the United Kingdom, make sure the power
cord meets the following safety instructions.
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 coloured 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 either the letter E, the earth symbol
or coloured Green/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 L or P or 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, a 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 exposed wiring from a cable, plug or connection that is
engaged in a live socket is extremely hazardous. If a cable or plug is
deemed hazardous, turn off the mains power and remove the cable,
any fuses and fuse assemblies. All hazardous wiring must be
immediately destroyed and replaced in accordance to the above
standard.

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GETTING STARTED
This chapter describes the LCR-8200 SERIES in a
nutshell, including accessories, package contents,
its main features and front / rear panel
introduction.
LCR-8200 Series Overview ...............................................11
Series lineup......................................................................11
Characteristics...................................................................12
Accessories........................................................................14
Package Contents..............................................................15
Appearance .....................................................................16
Front Panel........................................................................16
Rear Panel .........................................................................18
Set Up .............................................................................19
Tilting the Stand................................................................19
Power UP...........................................................................20
Connect to the test terminal.............................................21