LCR Elite2 User manual

User Manual - LCR Elite2 - ver 1.3
LCR Elite2
User Manual

User Manual - LCR Elite2 - ver 1.3
Notices
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in future editions.
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© LCR Research Ltd. 2018
Warranty
LCR Research warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
one (1) year from the shipment date. During the warranty period, LCR Research will, at its option, either
repair or replace products that prove to be defective. For warranty service or repair, this product must be
returned to a service facility designated by LCR Research. The buyer shall prepay shipping charges to LCR
Research, and LCR Research shall pay shipping charges to return the product to the buyer. However, the
buyer shall pay all shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products returned to LCR Research from
another country. Repaired or replaced products are warranted for the balance of the original warranty
period.
Limitation of Warranty
This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear and scratches on surface or display. This warranty
does not cover physical damage to the display, switch or button, electrical damage of the product due to
high voltage or improper battery type. This warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or
inadequate maintenance by the buyer, buyer-supplied software or interfacing, unauthorized modification
or misuse, operation outside the environmental specifications for the product, or improper site
preparation or maintenance.
No other warranty is expressed or implied. LCR Research specifically disclaims the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. LCR Research shall not be liable
for errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, use, or
performance of this document or of any information contained herein.
Exclusive Remedies
The remedies provided herein are the Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. LCR Research shall not be
liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on contract,
tort, or any other legal theory. Such excluded damages shall include, but are not limited to: costs of
removal and installation, losses sustained as the result of injury to any person, or damage to property.

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FCC Rules, Part 15.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Safety Notices
CAUTION
Cautions must be observed to avoid minor injury to yourself or damage to the product or other property.
WARNING
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid personal injury or death or damage to the product
or other property.
Safety Considerations
Read the information below before using this meter. This meter is intended for use by qualified personnel
who recognize shock hazards and are familiar with the safety precautions required to avoid possible
injury. The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service,
and repair of this meter. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in
this manual violates safety standards for design, manufacture, and intended use of the meter. LCR
Research assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
CAUTION
•Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing.
•When measuring in-circuit components, first de-energize the circuits before connecting them to the
test tips.
•The battery must be charged by a computer USB port or a USB power adapter that provides output
voltage DC 5V ± 5%.
•This meter is for indoor use.
WARNING
•Use this meter only as specified in this manual, otherwise, the protection provided by the
meter may be impaired.
•Do not use the meter if it is damaged. Before you use the meter, inspect the case. Look for
cracks or missing plastic.
•Inspect the test tip sleeves for damaged insulation or exposed metal. Check the test tips for
continuity. Replace damaged test tip sleeves before you use the meter.
•Do not touch exposed metal in measurement. Keep your fingers on insulated test tip sleeves.
•Do not use the meter if it operates abnormally.
•Do not operate the meter around explosive gas, vapor, or in wet environments.
•Never use the meter in wet conditions or when there is water on the surface. If the meter is
wet, ensure that the meter is dried only by trained personnel.
•When servicing the meter, use only the specified replacement parts.
•Do not attempt to replace the internal lithium-ion polymer battery yourself. You may damage
the battery, which could cause overheating and injury. The battery should be replaced only by
an LCR Research Authorized Service Provider, and must be recycled or disposed of separately
from household waste. Don’t incinerate the battery.
•Do not use damaged cables or chargers, or charge when moisture is present. It can cause fire,
electric shock, injury, or damage to the product or other property.

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Contents
1. Overview
Product Introduction................................................................................................................................ 1
Features and Functions............................................................................................................................. 1
The Navigation Button ............................................................................................................................. 1
Turn On the Meter ................................................................................................................................... 2
Power Off................................................................................................................................................. 2
Switching to Menu Screen from Measurement Screen.............................................................................. 2
Charging the Battery ................................................................................................................................ 2
Battery Level Indicator.............................................................................................................................. 3
Display ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Reset the Meter........................................................................................................................................ 5
Cleaning the Meter................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Setting Up Menus
Menu Structure ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Navigating Menus.................................................................................................................................... 7
Main Menu............................................................................................................................................... 7
Autoset ........................................................................................................................................... 7
System Menu ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Self-Calibration ............................................................................................................................... 8
Info Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Measurement Menu............................................................................................................................... 10
LCR Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Secondary Parameter Menu .......................................................................................................... 11
Test Frequency Menu.................................................................................................................... 11
Circuit Mode Menu ....................................................................................................................... 11
3. Making Measurements
LCR Measurement.................................................................................................................................. 12
Auto Mode.................................................................................................................................... 13
Measuring Resistance (R) .............................................................................................................. 14
Measuring Inductance (L).............................................................................................................. 14
Measuring Capacitance (C)............................................................................................................ 14
Selecting Secondary Parameters............................................................................................................. 15
Selecting Test Frequency........................................................................................................................ 15
Selecting Circuit Mode ........................................................................................................................... 15

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Characteristics and Specifications
Product Characteristics........................................................................................................................... 17
Electrical Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 18
Testing Signal Specifications ......................................................................................................... 18
Measurement Ranges and Optimal Testing Frequency.................................................................. 18
Over Voltage Protection Specifications.......................................................................................... 18
Specification Assumptions............................................................................................................. 18
Resistance Accuracy Specifications................................................................................................ 19
Inductance Accuracy Specifications ............................................................................................... 19
Capacitance Accuracy Specifications ............................................................................................. 20

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Overview
This chapter provides the basic operation procedures and describes names and functions on the display.
Product Introduction
LCR Elite2 (“the meter”) is a portable impedance measuring device for incoming inspection of components,
quality control, and laboratory use.
It is capable of measuring resistance, capacitance or inductance with 4 test frequencies (100Hz, 120Hz, 1kHz and
10kHz). It has a basic accuracy better than 0.2% for resistance, 0.2% for capacitance and 0.4% for inductance
measurements.
The meter has a pair of gold plated tips that can pick the SMD components with size down to 0201 (0.6mm x
0.3mm). The parasitic parameters of its probes are small and very predictable thanks to its unique mechanical
design. It significantly reduces the probability of measurement errors related to setup (such as wires, probes,
tips).
Features and Functions
Figure 1-1: LCR Elite2 Overview
The Navigation Button
The navigation button is used to browse and select different functions and parameters as Figure 1-2 shows.
Figure 1-2: Navigation Button
Navigation button

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The navigation button can be used for shortcut operation as well. Therefore, user can switch settings quickly in
the measurement display and doesn’t need to go back and forth between the menu display and measurement
display. Detailed information is provided in Chapter 3: Making Measurements.
Turn On the Meter
To power on the meter, press the navigation button once. The meter powers up with the most recently selected
measurement function.
Power Off
There are two ways to power off the meter:
1. Automatic power off. The meter powers off automatically if neither a measurement is performed nor any
button is clicked for around 1 minute.
2. Manual power off by selecting the turn off option from main menu as Figure 1-3 shows.
Figure 1-3: Turning off Display
NOTE
If test frequency is manually set to 10kHz, automatic power off may take longer to occur or not occur at all. This
is due to the meter being more sensitive at 10kHz. It may see parasitic values and keep measuring even when
the tips are open.
Switching to Menu Screen from Measurement Screen
When the meter is in measurement mode, user can switch it to menu screen by holding the navigation button for half a
second or so until the main menu screen shows up. Figure 1-4 shows the meter goes to main menu screen from active
mode (measuring components). Figure 1-5 shows the meter goes to main menu screen from idle mode (not measuring
any component in measurement mode).
Figure 1-4: Switching from Measurement Display (in Active Mode) to Main Menu Display
Figure 1-5: Switching from Measurement Display (in Idle Mode) to Main Menu Display
Charging the Battery
The meter is powered by an internal, lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery. It can be charged by connecting
to a computer USB port using a standard micro-B USB cable or, by using a USB power adapter. The USB power
adapter should have output voltage 5V +/- 5% with output current 100mA or greater. The USB power adapter is
available separately.
Hold the navigation button for
half a second to switch
Hold the navigation button
for half a second to switch

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Figure 1-6: Charging the Meter
Battery Level Indicator
The battery icon in the bottom-right corner shows the battery level or charging status.
When the battery icon becomes hollow, it indicates that the battery remaining capacity is low and that it should
be recharged. The warning appears when the battery capacity is about 95% depleted. The unit is still operational
for a while, however the battery should be recharged as soon as possible.
Figure 1-7: Full Battery Indicator
Figure 1-8: Empty Battery Indicator
When battery capacity is 100% depleted, the meter shows LOW BATTERY message on the display, then goes to
sleep mode automatically.
Figure 1-9: Low Battery Message
CAUTION
Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. The
meter battery isn’t user replaceable; it can be replaced only by a LCR Research Authorized Service Provider.

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Display
This section describes the names and functions of parts on the meter display.
Figure 1-10: Measurement Display
The general display indicators of the meter are described in Table 1-1 below. Each display indicator is described.
Please select the respective “Learn More On" page for more information on each indicator.
Table 1-1 General Display Indicators
Indicator
Description
Learn More On:
A
Auto mode indicator, the meter selects R, L C automatically according
to the component under test.
Page 13
R
Resistance measurement indicator
Page 13
L
Inductance measurement indicator
Page 13
C
Capacitance measurement indicator
Page 13
AC
Auto circuit mode
Page 15
Series circuit mode
Page 15
Parallel circuit mode
Page 15
Rs
Series resistance indicator
Page 15
Rp
Parallel resistance indicator
Page 15
D
Dissipation factor indicator
Page 15
Q
Quality factor indicator
Page 15
AF
Auto select test frequency
Page 15
MF
Manual select test frequency
Page 15
100HZ
Test frequency at 100Hz
Page 15
120HZ
Test frequency at 120Hz
Page 15
1KHZ
Test frequency at 1kHz
Page 15
10KHZ
Test frequency at 10kHz
Page 15
Battery capacity indicator
Page 3

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The units listed below are applicable to the primary display measurements of the meter.
Table 1-2 Display of Measurement Units
Legend
Description
M
mega 1E+06 (1000000)
K
kilo 1E+03 (1000)
m
milli 1E–03 (0.001)
u
micro 1E–06 (0.000001)
n
nano 1E–09 (0.000000001)
p
pico 1E–12 (0.000000000001)
H
Henry, units for inductance measurement
F
Farad, units for capacitance measurement
Ω
Ohm, units for resistance and impedance measurement
Reset the Meter
The hardware reset function can reset the meter to factory original settings no matter which mode it is currently
in. To perform hardware reset, just press down the navigation button for more than 10 seconds until the display
shows LCR Research logo.
NOTE
After the meter is reset, all the self-calibration data will be removed. Please perform self-calibration again if
necessary.
Cleaning the Meter
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock or damage to the meter, always keep the insides of the casing dry.
Dirt or moisture on the tips can affect measurement accuracy. Follow the steps below to clean the tips and case.
1. Shake out any dirt that may be on the tips.
2. Wipe the tips with a clean swab dipped in alcohol.
3. Wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
NOTE
Do not use abrasives or solvents when cleaning the meter.

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Setting Up Menus
This chapter describes how to set up menu items and parameters.
Menu Structure
Figure 2-1: Menu Structure Flowchart

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Navigating Menus
Single click the navigation button to move to the desired menu item and hold the button to select it. The
highlighted item indicates the current setting.
Figure 2-2: Navigating Menus
Main Menu
Main menu provides 5 options as described in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1 Description of Main Menu
Menu Item
Description
Learn More On:
Autoset
Reset all the settings to default
Page 7
System
Select user interface, start self-calibration and view device
information
Page 8
Measurement
Select measurement types and test parameters
Page 10
Turn Off
Turn off the meter
Page 2
Exit
Return to the measurement display
Figure 2-3: Main Menu
Autoset
Once Autoset is selected, the meter resets the following parameters to default:
•Measurement:
oLCR: Auto
oSecondary Parameters: Rs/Rp
•Test Parameters:
oTest Frequency: Auto
oCircuit Mode: Auto
Selected item
Available
items
Navigation Button
"Hold to Select"
Indicator

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System Menu
5 items can be selected in system menu as described in Table 2-2.
Table 2-2 Description of System Menu
Menu Item
Description
Learn More On:
Right Hand
Select the right hand operation mode
Left Hand
Select the left hand operation mode
Self CALI.
Start short and open calibration.
Page 8
Info
Provide the device information including serial number,
hardware and software version.
Page 10
Exit
Return to the measurement display.
Figure 2-4: System Menu
Self-Calibration
The self-calibration includes short and open calibration. It offsets the meter’s internal and external parasitic
parameters for better accuracy. Performing this action will help the user correct the influence for temporary
uses.
Table 2-3 describes how to set up the meter to self-calibration.
Table 2-3: Set Up Self-Calibration
Settings
Menu Structure
Self-Calibration
Main Menu -> System -> Self Cali.
In self-calibration mode, the step by step instructions are shown on the display. Follow these instructions to
perform the short/open calibration:
1. When self-calibration is selected, Figure 2-5 shows on the display. Please shorten 2 tips and press the
navigation button to start the short calibration.
Figure 2-5: Start Short Calibration
2. Once the navigation button is pressed, Figure 2-6 shows on the display indicating short calibration is in
progress.
Figure 2-6: Calibration in Progress

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3. After a couple of seconds, the short calibration is completed. Figure 2-7 shows on the display. Please keep
the tips open and press the navigation button to start the open calibration.
Figure 2-7: Start Open Calibration
4. Once the navigation button is pressed, Figure 2-8 shows on the display indicating open calibration is in
progress.
Figure 2-8: Calibration in Progress
5. After a couple of seconds, the open calibration is completed. If the result is good, a calibration done
message will be on the display as Figure 2-9 shows. It indicates the whole self-calibration process is
completed. Such message stays on the display for 1 second or so, then the meter will automatically return to
the measurement screen.
Figure 2-9: Calibration Completed
6. If the result is out of range, a fail message will be on the display as Figure 2-10 shows. Then the meter will
automatically return to the measurement screen. If necessary, please start the self-calibration process again
from the beginning.
Figure 2-10: Calibration Failed
NOTE
(1) It is recommended that the user performs open/short calibration before making precision measurements.
(2) When doing short calibration, please always keep the tips shorted firmly. The calibration process may fail if
the tips are in poor contact condition during the short calibration process.
(3) The distance between the tips creates small parasitic capacitance. When such distance varies (i.e. measuring
components with different sizes), the parasitic capacitance varies as well. Therefore, when doing open
calibration, please keep the tip distance as close as possible to the actual size of the component to be
measured. It can compensate for the parasitic capacitance most accurately.
(4) After the battery is completely dead or hardware reset is performed, all the self-calibration data will be
removed. Please perform self-calibration again if necessary.

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Info Menu
The following device information has been provided in the Info menu:
•HW Version: it provides the device hardware version.
•SW Version: it provides the device software version.
Figure 2-11: Info Menu
Measurement Menu
5 items can be selected in Measurement menu as described in Table 2-4.
Table 2-4 Description of Measurement Menu
Menu Item
Description
Learn More On:
LCR
Measure inductance (L), capacitance (C) or resistance (R)
Page 10, Page
12
SEC. PARAM.
Select the secondary parameter to be displayed.
Page 10, Page
15
Test FREQU.
Set the frequency of the test signal.
Page 11, Page
15
CIRC. Mode
Set the circuit mode.
Page 11, Page
15
Exit
Return to the measurement display
Figure 2-12: Measurement Menu
LCR Menu
The following settings can be selected in LCRZ menu and the default setting is Auto.
•Auto: the meter automatically identifies the component under test (L, C or R).
•R: measure resistance.
•L: measure inductance.
•C: measure capacitance.
•Exit: Return to the measurement display.
Figure 2-13: LCR Menu

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Secondary Parameter Menu
The following settings can be selected in Secondary Parameter menu and the default setting is Rs-Rp.
•Rs-Rp: the meter displays series resistance (Rs) or parallel resistance (Rp). If the circuit mode is selected
as series, Rs will be displayed. If the circuit mode is selected as parallel, Rp will be displayed.
•D-Q: the meter displays dissipation factor (D) or quality factor (Q). If a capacitor is being measured, D
will be displayed. If an inductor is being measured, Q will be displayed.
•Exit: Return to the measurement display.
Figure 2-14: Secondary Parameter Menu
Test Frequency Menu
Test Frequency menu is used to set the frequency of the test signal. The default setting is Auto and
the following settings can be selected:
•Auto: auto frequency (AF) mode, the meter automatically selects the best test frequency.
•100Hz: set test frequency to 100Hz.
•120Hz: set test frequency to 120Hz.
•1kHz: set test frequency to 1kHz.
•10kHz: set test frequency to 10kHz.
•Exit: Return to the measurement display.
Figure 2-15: Test Frequency Menu
Circuit Mode Menu
Circuit Mode menu is used to set the secondary parameters on the display. The default setting is
Auto and the following settings can be selected:
•Auto: set to auto circuit mode. Series or parallel circuit mode will be automatically identified.
•Series: set to series circuit mode.
•Parallel: set to parallel circuit mode.
•Exit: Return to the measurement display.
Figure 2-16: Circuit Mode Menu

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Making Measurements
This chapter describes how to select a measurement type, set parameters, perform measurements and get the
results of the component under test.
WARNING
To avoid electrical hazards and possible damage to the meter or to the equipment under test, always
discharge the capacitor to be tested before measuring. For in circuit measurement, always disconnect
circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing.
NOTE
When doing in circuit testing, the test result may be affected by other components that connect to the
component under test. The component under test may need to be isolated from other components in order to
get accurate result.
LCR Measurement
LCR measurement includes auto mode (Auto), resistance measurement (R), inductance measurement (L), and
capacitance measurement (C).
Figure 3-1 shows a typical display in LCR measurement. It shows test frequency and test voltage on the top. The
primary display is in the middle showing component type and measurement result. The secondary parameter
reading is shown underneath the primary display. The circuit mode, sound icon and battery indicator are
displayed on the bottom.
Figure 3-1: Display of LCR Measurement
Shortcuts are provided to quickly select the settings. Below are the available shortcuts in LCR measurement:
•Single click the navigation button to switch component type as Figure 3-2 shows.
•Double click the navigation button to switch test voltage as Figure 3-3 shows.
Figure 3-2: Switch Component Type by Single Clicking the Navigation Button
Component type and measurement result
(single click the navigation button to switch)
Secondary parameter
Battery indicator
Circuit mode
Test frequency
(double click the navigation button to switch)

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Figure 3-3: Switch Test Frequency by Double Clicking the Navigation Button
Auto Mode
In auto mode, the meter identifies resistance (R), inductance (L) and capacitance (C) automatically.
Table 3-1 describes how to set up the meter to auto mode.
Table 3-1: Set Up Auto Mode
Settings
Menu Structure
Auto
Main Menu -> Measurement -> LCR ->
Auto
In auto mode, the meter identifies L, C, and R according to the angle of impedance detected in the component
under test. Table 3-2 lists the phase angle rules.
Table 3-2 Auto Mode Phase Angle Rules
Phase Angle Setting
Primary Display
|Q| < 5˚ phase angle
R
Q >= +5˚ phase angle
L
Q =< -5˚ phase angle
C
NOTE
(1) When auto mode is selected, the testing frequency and secondary parameter stay unchanged. To change
them separately, please refer page 15: Selecting Circuit Mode and page 15: Selecting Test Frequency.
(2) The autoset option in main menu can be used to reset the meter to the default mode (auto mode with auto
testing frequency and auto circuit mode). Please refer page 7: Autoset to know which settings will be reset
when autoset is selected.

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Measuring Resistance (R)
Table 3-3 describes how to set up the meter to resistance measurement.
Table 3-3: Set Up Resistance Measurement
Settings
Menu Structure
R
Main Menu -> Measurement -> LCR -> R
Figure 3-4: Display of R measurement
Measuring Inductance (L)
Table 3-4 describes how to set up the meter to inductance measurement.
Table 3-4: Set Up Inductance Measurement
Settings
Menu Structure
L
Main Menu -> Measurement -> LCR -> L
Figure 3-5: Display of L measurement
Measuring Capacitance (C)
Table 3-5 describes how to set up the meter to capacitance measurement.
Table 3-5: Set Up Capacitance Measurement
Settings
Menu Structure
C
Main Menu -> Measurement -> LCR -> C
Figure 3-6: Display of C measurement
Component type and measurement result
(single click the navigation button to
switch)
Battery Indicator
Battery Indicator
Test frequency
(double click the navigation button to
switch)
Component type and measurement result
(single click the navigation button to
switch)
Secondary parameter
Circuit mode
Battery Indicator
Test frequency
(double click the navigation button to
switch)
Component type and measurement result
(single click the navigation button to
switch)
Secondary parameter
Circuit mode
Test frequency
(double click the navigation button to switch)