Microtest 6363 User manual

6363/6364/6365/6366/6367
Precision LCR Meter
User Manual
1.02
May 2020

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+Safety Precautions
To ensure safety, please follow safety precautions when operating and repairing the device. It is
seriously against the safety standard of design, manufacturing, and operation of the device if the
user fails to follow precautions and warnings in this manual.
+Precautions for Repair
DO NOT remove the protective housing. Only a qualified member of the maintenance staff can
conduct jobs like component replacement or internal commissioning.DO NOT replace any
component when the device is plugged in. Under certain special circumstances, dangerous voltage
may still exist even when the device is unplugged.To ensure personal safety, please turn off the
power and follow the essential discharging method before accessing the inside.
+Instrument Grounding
Please ground the power cable to avoid the danger of electric shock.
+DO NOT Conduct Jobs Like Maintenance or Internal Commissioning Alone
DO NOT conduct jobs like internal maintenance or commissioning alone.
+DO NOT Replace Any Component or Modify Device Function and Structure
Without Permission
Without authorization from our Company, do not install replacement components or perform any
modifications to this machine on your own in order to avoid increasing the danger of the machine
or causing damage to the machine. When the instrument malfunctions, please send the machine
back to Microtest Corporation to have professionals repair it for you in order to ensure safety.
+Warranty Period
Microtest Corporation provides a one-year quality guarantee from the purchase day. However, the
warranty period of certain special components should be based on the specifications and this
one-year period is not applicable. Within the warranty period, Microtest Corporation is responsible
for repair or replacing the proven defective products (a good/defective product shall be judged by
Microtest Corporation). Microtest Corporation guarantees that as long as the complementary
software/hardware specified by Microtest is properly installed on the instrument, the
software/hardware is capable of running the commands. Microtest Corporation does not
guarantee no interruption or error during software/hardware operation.
+Product Guarantee Limits
The above guarantee is not applicable to the incorrect or improper use of the product or any
modification, repair, component replacement, or misuse of the product without authorization. This
guarantee shall not be applied to the case when the product is not installed or repaired under the
specified environment conditions.
Microtest Corporation all rights reserved.
Declaration: Microtest Corporation reserves the right to modify the contents of this manual
without further notice!

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Table of Content
Chapter 1. Precautions...................................................................................................................5
1.1 Safety Signs ..................................................................................................................5
1.2 Electrification and Electric Shock.................................................................................5
1.3 Static Electricity............................................................................................................5
1.4 Ground .........................................................................................................................6
1.5 Power ...........................................................................................................................6
1.6 Warm Up ......................................................................................................................6
1.7 Machine Malfunction...................................................................................................6
1.8 Test End........................................................................................................................6
1.9 Placement and Storage ................................................................................................6
1.10 Emergency Handling ....................................................................................................6
Chapter 2. Begin.............................................................................................................................7
2.1 Characteristics..............................................................................................................7
2.2 Introduction .................................................................................................................7
2.3 Communication Interface ............................................................................................7
2.4 Package Contents.........................................................................................................8
2.5 Frequency Range and Test Frequency Point ................................................................8
2.6 Test Voltage and Resolution.......................................................................................10
2.7 Measurement Type ....................................................................................................10
2.8 Introduction to Basic Measurement Functions .........................................................10
2.9 Hardware Structure Settings......................................................................................18
2.10 Precautions Before Turning on the Device.................................................................21
Chapter 3. Operations..................................................................................................................22
3.1 Main Menu.................................................................................................................22
3.2 System Settings ..........................................................................................................23
3.3 MeterMode................................................................................................................27
3.4 Multi-Step Mode........................................................................................................33
3.5 File Management .......................................................................................................38
3.6 Instruction Set............................................................................................................43
*IDN?..................................................................................................................................44
*TRG...................................................................................................................................44
:CAL:OPEN:ALL?..................................................................................................................44
:CAL:OPEN:DC?...................................................................................................................45
:CAL:OPEN:SPOT?...............................................................................................................45
:CAL:SHORT:ALL?................................................................................................................45
:CAL:SHORT:DC?.................................................................................................................46
:CAL:SHORT:SPOT? .............................................................................................................46
:DISP:PAGE <disc> ..............................................................................................................46
:DISP:PAGE?........................................................................................................................47

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:FETCH?(for Meter Mode)..................................................................................................48
:FETCH?(for Multi-Step Test Mode) ...................................................................................50
:MEAS:AVER <NR1>............................................................................................................51
:MEAS:AVER?......................................................................................................................51
:MEAS:BEEP <disc>.............................................................................................................51
:MEAS:BEEP?......................................................................................................................51
:MEAS:FREQ <NR3|disc>....................................................................................................52
:MEAS:FREQ?......................................................................................................................52
:MEAS:MODE <disc> ..........................................................................................................52
:MEAS:MODE?....................................................................................................................53
:MEAS:PARA <disc-1>,<disc-2>,<disc-3>,<disc-4> .............................................................53
:MEAS:PARA?......................................................................................................................54
:MEAS:RANG <NR1>...........................................................................................................54
:MEAS:RANG?.....................................................................................................................55
:MEAS:RANG:AUTO............................................................................................................55
:MEAS:RANG:HOLD............................................................................................................55
:MEAS:TIME <disc>.............................................................................................................55
:MEAS:TIME?......................................................................................................................56
:MEAS:TRIG:DEL <NR1>......................................................................................................56
:MEAS:TRIG:DEL? ...............................................................................................................56
:MEAS:TRIG:MODE <disc>..................................................................................................57
:MEAS:TRIG:MODE?...........................................................................................................57
:MEAS:VOLT <NR3|disc>....................................................................................................57
:MEAS:VOLT?......................................................................................................................58
:MEAS:COMP:LOW <NR3|disc> .........................................................................................58
:MEAS:COMP:LOW?...........................................................................................................58
:MEAS:COMP:MODE <disc> ...............................................................................................59
:MEAS:COMP:MODE? ........................................................................................................59
:MEAS:COMP:NOM <NR3|disc> ........................................................................................59
:MEAS:COMP:NOM? ..........................................................................................................60
:MEAS:COMP:PARA <NR1> ................................................................................................60
:MEAS:COMP:PARA? ..........................................................................................................60
:MEAS:COMP:STAT <disc|NR1>..........................................................................................62
:MEAS:COMP:STAT? ...........................................................................................................62
:MEAS:COMP:UPP <NR3> ..................................................................................................62
:MEAS:COMP:UPP? ............................................................................................................63
:MEAS:COUN <disc>...........................................................................................................63
:MEAS:COUN? ....................................................................................................................63
:MEAS:COUN:RES ...............................................................................................................63
:MEAS:COUN:VAL?.............................................................................................................64

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:LIST:BEEP <disc>................................................................................................................64
:LIST:BEEP? .........................................................................................................................64
:LIST:COMP:LOW <NR3>.....................................................................................................65
:LIST:COMP:LOW? ..............................................................................................................65
:LIST:COMP:MODE <disc> ..................................................................................................65
:LIST:COMP:MODE?............................................................................................................66
:LIST:COMP:NOM <NR3>....................................................................................................66
:LIST:COMP:NOM?..............................................................................................................66
:LIST:COMP:UPP <NR3>......................................................................................................67
:LIST:COMP:UPP? ...............................................................................................................67
:LIST:COUN <disc> ..............................................................................................................67
:LIST:COUN?........................................................................................................................68
:LIST:COUN:RES ..................................................................................................................68
:LIST:COUN:VAL? ................................................................................................................68
:LIST:DEL <NR1>..................................................................................................................69
:LIST:DEL? ...........................................................................................................................69
:LIST:FREQ <NR3|disc>.......................................................................................................70
:LIST:FREQ?.........................................................................................................................71
:LIST:PARA <disc>................................................................................................................71
:LIST:PARA?.........................................................................................................................72
:LIST:RESCAN <NR1>...........................................................................................................73
:LIST:RESCAN?.....................................................................................................................73
:LIST:STEP <NR1>................................................................................................................73
:LIST:STEP?..........................................................................................................................74
:LIST:TIME <disc>................................................................................................................74
:LIST:TIME? .........................................................................................................................74
:LIST:VOLT <NR3 | disc>......................................................................................................75
:LIST:VOLT? .........................................................................................................................75
:TRIG...................................................................................................................................75
:TRIG?(for Meter Mode) ....................................................................................................76
:TRIG?(for Multi-Step Test Mode)......................................................................................78
3.7 Create LAN Communication Interface (NI VISA) ........................................................79
3.8 Handler Interface .......................................................................................................84
3.9 Save the test data to a USB flash drive. .....................................................................88
3.10 Appendix....................................................................................................................89

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Chapter 1. Precautions
This instrument is not suitable for outdoor use, especially in humid or highly dusty locations.
Improper use of this instrument may result in electric shocks. Please read the safety descriptions
carefully before using this tester in order to avoid improper or wrong use causing accidents.
1.1 Safety Signs
The following safety signs may appear in this manual and on this instrument.
: Note, please read this Manual carefully for these contents.
: High Voltage Danger Symbol; the output terminal may output lethal voltages.
Please read this Safety Precautions chapter carefully.
: Protective Ground Terminal: Please ground this terminal properly before using
this tester in order to avoid electrical shock accidents from coming in contact
with a case with power leakages.
: Warning Sign: When the product is used improperly, it may cause improper
results to this instrument or other DUTs.
: Warning Sign: When the product is used improperly, it may cause injuries or
even death.
1.2 Electrification and Electric Shock
In order to prevent electric shocks, the wearing of insulating plastic gloves is recommended
before using this tester to perform testing related tasks.
1.3 Static Electricity
This instrument uses components that are very sensitive to static.
The desktop of the work table must be a conductive material that is grounded.
When the soldering iron and tools are not in use, their contact ends must be in
contact with grounded conductors.
The maintenance staff must wear static bracelets with leakage resistance less
than 1M.
The components or assembly base board must be placed in cases with protection
against static.

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1.4 Ground
This is a safety ground terminal on the rear panel case of this tester. Please ground this
terminal properly in order to prevent electrical shock accidents from occurring when touching
the case.
1.5 Power
Power cables that comply with the local country specifications must be used, and connectors
applicable to IEC320 connectors must be used for the connection of this instrument. Users
must ensure that the ground cable is properly grounded. If a fuse is included in the power plug,
use fuses that comply with 0.8 ampere safety regulations. Ensure that AC power is used before
use and adjust the 115V/230V power selection switch on the rear panel so that the machine
matches the local power voltage.
1.6 Warm Up
The tester can operate normally once the power is turned on; however, in order to achieve
accuracy within specifications, please turn on the machine in advance and let it warm up for 15
minutes or more before use.
1.7 Machine Malfunction
When tester malfunction occurs, such as the voltage displayed on the voltmeter differs greatly
from the set one or the high voltage output warning light remains on when there is no high
voltage output, please stop the operation immediately and contact Microtest or an authorized
dealer for repair.
1.8 Test End
Please turn off the power switch when this tester is not in use.
1.9 Placement and Storage
The normal operating temperature and humidity range of this machine is 5oC~ 40oC, 80% RH;
the machine may malfunction if it exceeds this range. The storage temperature and humidity
range of this machine is -20oC ~ 70oC, 80% RH. In order to achieve accurate testing and for
safety considerations, do not place this machine in environments with direct sunlight exposure,
high temperature, high humidity, frequent vibrations, or excessive dust.
1.10 Emergency Handling
When there is an electric shock or if the DUT or machine catches on fire, please switch off the
power and unplug the power cable.

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Chapter 2. Begin
2.1 Characteristics
Test Frequency:
10Hz~20kHz (6363) ／10Hz~100kHz (6364)
10Hz~200kHz (6365) ／0.1Hz~200kHz (6365A)
10Hz~500kHz (6366) ／0.1Hz~500kHz (6366A)
10Hz~1MHz (6367) ／0.1Hz~1MHz (6367A)
Test Voltage: 10mV~2V.
Basic Measurement Accuracy: 0.05%.
2.2 Introduction
Multi-step Measurement: Measure up to eight steps.
Measured using the absolute value (ΔAbs) or percentage difference (Δ%) relative to the
nominal value.
High precision measurement fixture with four-wire connection and grounding.
Fixture reset (open circuit/short circuit).
Bar display makes it easy to determine variable components.
Seven-inch LCD color monitor, 800x480 screen resolution.
Intuitive user interface with complete measurement functions.
2.3 Communication Interface
RS-232 Serial Communication Port(9600/19200/38400/56000/115200 bps).
GPIB.
LAN.
Handler interface

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2.4 Package Contents
LCR meter.
LCR User Manual.
Power cable.
Test report.
LCR fixture.
2.5 Frequency Range and Test Frequency Point
Frequency Range
Test Frequency Point
Resolution
10Hz≦Freq ≦999.95Hz
10.00Hz, 10.05Hz … 999.95Hz
0.05Hz
1kHz≦Freq ≦9.9999kHz
1.0000kHz, 1.0001Hz … 9.9999kHz
0.1Hz
10kHz ≦Freq ≦20.000kHz
10.000kHz, 10.001Hz … 20.000kHz
1Hz
Table 2-5-1 Frequency Range and Test Points (6363)
Frequency Range
Test Frequency Point
Resolution
10Hz≦Freq ≦999.95Hz
10.00Hz, 10.05Hz … 999.95Hz
0.05Hz
1kHz≦Freq ≦9.9999kHz
1.0000kHz, 1.0001Hz … 9.9999kHz
0.1Hz
10kHz ≦Freq ≦99.999kHz
10.000kHz, 10.001Hz … 99.999kHz
1Hz
100kHz≦Freq ≦100kHz
100.00kHz, 100.01kHz … 100.00kHz
10Hz
Table 2-5-2 Frequency Range and Test Points (6364)
Frequency Range
Test Frequency Point
Resolution
10Hz≦Freq ≦999.95Hz
10.00Hz, 10.05Hz … 999.95Hz
0.05Hz
1kHz≦Freq ≦9.9999kHz
1.0000kHz, 1.0001Hz … 9.9999kHz
0.1Hz
10kHz ≦Freq ≦99.999kHz
10.000kHz, 10.001Hz … 99.999kHz
1Hz
100kHz≦Freq ≦200kHz
100.00kHz, 100.01kHz … 200.00kHz
10Hz
Table 2-5-3 Frequency Range and Test Points (6365)

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Frequency Range
Test Frequency Point
Resolution
0.1Hz≦Freq ≦999.95Hz
0.10Hz, 0.15Hz … 999.95Hz
0.05Hz
1kHz≦Freq ≦9.9999kHz
1.0000kHz, 1.0001Hz … 9.9999kHz
0.1Hz
10kHz ≦Freq ≦99.999kHz
10.000kHz, 10.001Hz … 99.999kHz
1Hz
100kHz≦Freq ≦200kHz
100.00kHz, 100.01kHz … 200.00kHz
10Hz
Table 2-5-4 Frequency Range and Test Points (6365A)
Frequency Range
Test Frequency Point
Resolution
10Hz≦Freq ≦999.95Hz
10.00Hz, 10.05Hz … 999.95Hz
0.05Hz
1kHz≦Freq ≦9.9999kHz
1.0000kHz, 1.0001Hz … 9.9999kHz
0.1Hz
10kHz ≦Freq ≦99.999kHz
10.000kHz, 10.001Hz … 99.999kHz
1Hz
100kHz≦Freq ≦500kHz
100.00kHz, 100.01kHz … 500.00kHz
10Hz
Table 2-5-5 Frequency Range and Test Points (6366)
Frequency Range
Test Frequency Point
Resolution
0.1Hz≦Freq ≦999.95Hz
0.10Hz, 0.15Hz … 999.95Hz
0.05Hz
1kHz≦Freq ≦9.9999kHz
1.0000kHz, 1.0001Hz … 9.9999kHz
0.1Hz
10kHz ≦Freq ≦99.999kHz
10.000kHz, 10.001Hz … 99.999kHz
1Hz
100kHz≦Freq ≦500kHz
100.00kHz, 100.01kHz … 500.00kHz
10Hz
Table 2-5-6 Frequency Range and Test Points (6366A)
Frequency Range
Test Frequency Point
Resolution
10Hz≦Freq ≦999.95Hz
10.00Hz、10.05Hz … 999.95Hz
0.05Hz
1kHz≦Freq ≦9.9999kHz
1.0000kHz、1.0001Hz … 9.9999kHz
0.1Hz
10kHz ≦Freq ≦99.999kHz
10.000kHz、10.001Hz … 99.999kHz
1Hz
100kHz≦Freq ≦1MHz
100.00kHz、100.01kHz … 1MHz
10Hz
Table 2-5-7 Frequency Range and Test Points (6367)
Frequency Range
Test Frequency Point
Resolution
0.1Hz≦Freq ≦999.95Hz
0.10Hz, 0.15Hz … 999.95Hz
0.05Hz
1kHz≦Freq ≦9.9999kHz
1.0000kHz, 1.0001Hz … 9.9999kHz
0.1Hz
10kHz ≦Freq ≦99.999kHz
10.000kHz, 10.001Hz … 99.999kHz
1Hz
100kHz≦Freq ≦1MHz
100.00kHz, 100.01kHz … 1MHz
10Hz
Table 2-5-8 Frequency Range and Test Points (6367A)