Reed Instruments R5001 User manual

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LCR Meter
Instruction
Manual
R5001
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................ 3
Product Quality........................................................................................... 3
Safety ......................................................................................................... 4
Features...................................................................................................... 4
Included...................................................................................................... 5
Specications........................................................................................5-10
Accuracy...........................................................................................6-10
Instrument Description............................................................................. 11
Operating Instructions.........................................................................12-19
Power ON/OFF.................................................................................... 12
Auto Power Off.................................................................................... 12
Beep Function ..................................................................................... 12
Backlight.............................................................................................. 12
Battery Charge .................................................................................... 12
Test Frequency Functions ................................................................... 13
Capacitance.................................................................................... 13
Inductance...................................................................................... 13
Selecting Test Frequency .................................................................... 13
Primary Impedance with Secondary Parameter Test .......................... 14
Series or Parallel Functions ............................................................14-15
Capacitance.................................................................................... 15
Inductance...................................................................................... 15
Series/Parallel Measurements ............................................................. 15
Data Hold............................................................................................. 15
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Relative Mode...................................................................................... 16
Accuracy Discrepancies .................................................................16-17
Capacitance.................................................................................... 16
Inductance...................................................................................... 16
Resistance ...................................................................................... 17
Guard Terminal .................................................................................... 17
Calibration Mode ............................................................................17-18
Sorting Mode..................................................................................18-19
Battery Replacement................................................................................ 19
Accessories and Replacement Parts ....................................................... 20
Product Care ............................................................................................ 20
Product Warranty ..................................................................................... 21
Product Disposal and Recycling .............................................................. 21
Product Support....................................................................................... 22
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your REED R5001 LCR Meter. Please read the
following instructions carefully before using your instrument. By following the
steps outlined in this manual your meter will provide years of reliable service.
Product Quality
This product has been manufactured in an ISO 9001 facility and has
been calibrated during the manufacturing process to meet stated product
specications. If a certicate of calibration is required please contact the
nearest authorized REED distributor or authorized Service Center. Please
note an additional fee for this service will apply.
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Safety
This manual should be read and well understood before the instrument is used.
• Neverattempttorepairormodifyyourinstrument.Dismantlingyour
product, other than for the purpose of replacing batteries, may cause
damage that will not be covered under the manufacturer's warranty.
Servicing should only be provided by an authorized service center.
• Donotoperateinanexplosiveatmosphere.
• Donotoperateinthepresenceofammablegasesorfumes.
• Keepawayfromlivecircuits.
• Donotremovetheinstrumentcover.
• Thismeterisforindooruse,altitudeupto2000m.
• Whenmeasuringin-circuitcomponents,rstde-energizethecircuits
before connecting the test leads.
• Donotmeasureacapacitorthatisnotfullydischarged.
•
When measuring within a circuit, the circuit must be de-energized before
connecting the test leads.
• Wipetheinstrumentcleanwhenusedinadustyenvironment.
•
Donotleavetheinstrumentexposedtodirectheatforlongperiodsoftime.
• Beforeremovingthebatterycover,ensurethattheinstrumentis
disconnected from any circuit and is powered OFF.
Features
• Measuresinductance,capacitanceandresistance
• AutorangingforACimpedanceandDEresistancemeasurement
• AutoLCRsmartcheckandmeasurement
• Series/Parallelmodes
• Ls/Lp/CpwithD/Q/Ø/ESRparameters
• SupportDCRmode200Ωto200MΩ
• Highaccuracywith4/5terminalKelvinmeasurement
• 10kHztestingfrequencyandupto100kHzoutputfrequency
• LargebacklitdualLCDdisplay
• Dataholdandrelativefunctions
• Lowbatteryindicationwithautopoweroff
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Included
• TestLeadsandProbes
• Tweezers
• AlligatorClips
• Batteries
Specifications
TestFrequencies: 100/120/1k/10k/100kHz
Test AC Signal Level: 0.6mVRMS typical
TestRange(F=1kHz): L:200µHto2000H
C: 2000pF to 2mF
 R:20Ωto200MΩ
Primary Parameters Display: DCR: DC resistance
Ls: Serial inductance
Lp: Parallel inductance
Cs: Serial capacitance
Cp: Parallel capacitance
Rs: Serial resistance
Rp: Parallel resistance
Second Parameter Display: θ: Phase angle
ESR: Equivalence Serial Resistance
D: Dissipation factor
Q: Quality factor
PowerSupply: 6x1.5AABatteries
Dimensions: 8.6x3.7x2.4"(220x96x60mm)
Weight: 0.8lb(360g)
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Accuracy
Notes:
• Measurementperformedatthetestsocket.
• Measurementsperformedaftercorrectopenandshortcalibration.
• DUTandtestleadsmustbeproperlyshielded.
• QvalueisthereciprocalofDF.
• Accuraciesbasedwithin10%to100%offullscaleofrange;values
outside of range should be used as reference only.
• "---"meansparallelorseriesmeasurementmode.
Inductance@Ta=18to28°C(De)
Frequency=100Hz/120Hz
Range Resolution Lx Accuracy DF Accuracy Measurement Mode
20.000mH 1µH 1.5%±10d 1.5%±50d Series
200.00mH 0.01mH 1.4%±15d 1.4%±50d Series
2000.0mH 0.1mH 1.5%±15d 1.5%±50d Series
20.000H 1mH 1.6%±10d 1.6%±50d ---
200.00H 0.01H 1.3%±10d 1.3%±50d Parallel
2000.0H 0.1H 2.0%±15d 2.0%±50d Parallel
20.000kH 0.001kH 2.5%±15d 2.5%±50d Parallel
Frequency=1kHz
Range Resolution Lx Accuracy DF Accuracy Measurement Mode
2000.0µH 0.1µH 1.3%±10d 1.3%±50d Series
20.000mH 1µH 1.2%±10d 1.2%±50d Series
200.00mH 0.01mH 1.2%±10d 1.2%±50d Series
2000.0mH 0.1mH 1.5%±15d 1.5%±50d ---
20.000H 1mH 1.5%±15d 1.5%±50d Parallel
200.00H 0.01H 2.0%±10d 2.0%±50d Parallel
2000.0H 0.1H 2.5%±15d 2.5%±50d Parallel
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Frequency=10kHz
Range Resolution Lx Accuracy DF Accuracy Measurement Mode
200.00µH 0.01µH 1.8%±10d 1.8%±50d Series
2000.0uH 0.1µH 1.5%±10d 1.5%±50d Series
20.000mH 1µH 1.2%±10d 1.2%±50d Series
200.00mH 0.01mH 1.5%±15d 1.5%±50d ---
2000.0mH 0.1mH 2.0%±10d 2.0%±50d Parallel
20.000H 1mH 2.5%±15d 2.5%±50d Parallel
Frequency=100kHz
Range Resolution Lx Accuracy DF Accuracy Measurement Mode
20.000µH 0.001µH 2.5%±10d 2.5%±50d Series
200.00µH 0.01µH 1.5%±10d 1.5%±50d Series
2000.0µH 0.1µH 1.3%±15d 1.3%±50d Series
20.000mH 1µH 2.0%±15d 2.0%±50d Parallel
200.00mH 0.01mH 2.5%±15d 2.5%±50d Parallel
Capacitance@Ta=18to28°C(De)
Frequency=100Hz/120Hz
Range Resolution Cx Accuracy DF Accuracy Measurement Mode
20.000nF 1pF 2.5%±10d 2.5%±50d Parallel
200.00nF 0.01nF 1.2%±10d 1.2%±50d ---
2000.0nF 0.1nF 0.9%±10d 0.9%±50d ---
20.000µF 1nF 1.0%±15d 1.0%±50d Series
200.00µF 0.01µF 1.2%±10d 1.2%±50d Series
2000.0µF 0.1µF 2.5%±10d 2.5%±50d Series
20.00mF 0.01mF 5.0%±10d 5.0%±50d Series
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Frequency=1kHz
Range Resolution Cx Accuracy DF Accuracy Measurement Mode
2000.0pF 0.1pF 3.5%±15d 3.5%±50d Parallel
20.000nF 1pF 1.0%±10d 1.0%±50d ---
200.00nF 0.01nF 0.9%±10d 0.9%±50d ---
2000.0nF 0.1nF 1.0%±10d 1.0%±50d Series
20.000µF 1nF 1.2%±15d 1.2%±50d Series
200.00µF 0.01µF 2.5%±10d 2.5%±50d Series
2000µF 1µF 4%±20d 4%±50d Series
Frequency=10kHz
Range Resolution Cx Accuracy DF Accuracy Measurement Mode
200.00pF 0.01pF 3.0%±8d 3.0%±50d Parallel
2000.0pF 0.1pF 1.0%±10d 1.0%±50d ---
20.000nF 1pF 0.9%±10d 0.9%±50d ---
200.00nF 0.01nF 0.8%±10d 0.8%±50d Series
2000.0nF 0.1nF 1.0%±8d 1.0%±50d Series
20.000µF 1nF 2.0%±8d 2.0%±50d Series
200.0µF 0.1µF 4.5%±15d 4.5%±50d Series
Frequency=100kHz
Range Resolution Cx Accuracy DF Accuracy Measurement Mode
200.00pF 0.01pF 2.5%±15d 2.5%±50d Parallel
2000.0pF 0.1pF 1.0%±8d 1.0%±50d Parallel
20.000nF 1pF 1.8%±8d 1.8%±50d Parallel
200.00nF 0.01nF 1.5%±10d 1.5%±50d Series
2000.0nF 0.1nF 2.5%±15d 2.5%±50d Series
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Resistance@Ta=18to28°C(De)
Frequency=100Hz/120Hz
Range Resolution Rx Accuracy Measurement Mode
200.00Ω 0.01Ω 1.2%±10d ---
2.0000kΩ 0.1Ω 0.8%±5d ---
20.000kΩ 1Ω 0.9%±5d ---
200.00kΩ 0.01kΩ 0.7%±3d ---
2.0000MΩ 0.1kΩ 1.0%±5d ---
20.000MΩ 1kΩ 2.2%±10d ---
200.0MΩ 0.1MΩ 2.5%±10d ---
Frequency=1kHz
Range Resolution Rx Accuracy Measurement Mode
20.000Ω 1mΩ 1.2%±10d ---
200.00Ω 0.01Ω 0.8%±5d ---
2.0000kΩ 0.1Ω 0.8%±3d ---
20.000kΩ 1Ω 0.7%±3d ---
200.00kΩ 0.01kΩ 1.0%±5d ---
2.0000MΩ 0.1kΩ 1.5%±10d ---
20.000MΩ 1kΩ 1.8%±10d ---
200.0MΩ 0.1MΩ 6.0%±50d ---
Frequency=10kHz
Range Resolution Rx Accuracy Measurement Mode
20.000Ω 1mΩ 1.5%±10d ---
200.00Ω 0.01Ω 0.8%±10d ---
2.0000kΩ 0.1Ω 0.9%±5d ---
20.000kΩ 1Ω 0.8%±3d ---
200.00kΩ 0.01kΩ 1.0%±5d ---
2.0000MΩ 0.1kΩ 2.5%±10d ---
20.00MΩ 0.01MΩ 2.8%±10d ---
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Frequency=100kHz
Range Resolution Rx Accuracy Measurement Mode
20.000Ω 1mΩ 2.3%±10d ---
200.00Ω 0.01Ω 1.5%±5d ---
2.0000kΩ 0.1Ω 0.8%±20d ---
20.000kΩ 1Ω 0.8%±20d ---
200.00kΩ 0.01kΩ 1.5%±10d ---
2.000MΩ 1kΩ 2.5%±30d ---
DCResistance@Ta=18to28°C(De)
Frequency=100Hz/120Hz/1kHz/10kHz/100KHz
Range Resolution Rx Accuracy Measurement Mode
200.00Ω 0.01Ω 1.8%±10d ---
2.0000kΩ 0.1Ω 0.6%±20d ---
20.000kΩ 1Ω 0.6%±10d ---
200.00kΩ 0.01kΩ 0.5%±3d ---
2.0000MΩ 0.1kΩ 1.5%±5d ---
20.000MΩ 1kΩ 2.0%±5d ---
200.0MΩ 0.1MΩ 2.5%±5d ---
DValueAccuracy@Ta=18to28°C(De)
Freq./Z 0.1 to 1Ω 1 to 10Ω 10 to 100kΩ 100k to 1MΩ 1 to 20MΩ 20 to 200MΩ
100/120Hz ±0.03 ±0.01 0.009 ±0.010 ±0.02 ±0.04
1kHz ±0.03 ±0.01 0.009 ±0.010 ±0.02 ±0.09
10kHz ±0.03 ±0.01 0.009 ±0.009 ±0.01 ±0.04
100kHz ±0.04 ±0.03 0.010 ±0.010 ±0.02 ±0.04
θValue Accuracy @ Ta =18 to 28°C
Freq./Z 0.1 to 1Ω 1 to 10Ω 10 to 100kΩ 100k to 1MΩ 1 to 20MΩ 20 to 200MΩ
100/120Hz ±0.65° ±0.36° ±0.23° ±0.45° ±0.65° ±1.35°
1kHz ±0.65° ±0.36° ±0.23° ±0.45° ±0.65° ±3.63°
10kHz ±0.65° ±0.36° ±0.23° ±0.45° ±1.35° N/A
100kHz ±1.27° ±0.65° ±0.49° ±0.65° ±1.35° ±1.35°
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Instrument Description
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1. LCD Display
2. Function Button
3. Calibration Button
4. Sorting Button
5. Frequency Button
6. SecondaryDisplay/
Left Button
7. PowerButton
8. Relative/DownButton
9. Input Sockets
(BananaJackInputs)and
Terminals for Positive,
Negative,andGuard
10. Setup Button
11. Auto Power Off Button
12.UpButton
13. Enter Button
14.HoldButton
15.Parallel/Series/RightButton
16. Backlight Button
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Operating Instructions
Power ON/OFF
To turn the meter on or off, press the power button. By default, the meter
issettoAutoLCRSmartmodewithatestfrequencyof1kHz.
Auto Power Off
To preserve battery life, the meter is programmed to turn off after 5 minutes of
inactivity and 3 warning beeps. If a button is pushed during the three beeps,
the meter will continue measuring. To turn this feature on and off, press the
APObutton.Whenenabled,"APO"willappearonthedisplay.
Beep Function
This meter will beep once if the function selected is available, and beep
twice if the function selected is unavailable.
u= Active Functions
Button FUNC HOLD DQθS/P BKLIT SORT REL% FREQ
AUTOLCR u u u u
L uuuu u uuu
C uuuu u uuu
ACR u u u u u u u
DCR u u u u u
Backlight
Press the Backlight Button to turn the backlight on or off. The backlight
will stay on for 60 seconds before turning off automatically.
Battery Charge
The three horizontal bars above the battery symbol on the LCD screen
indicate the charge left in the batteries. When the three bars are no longer
visiblethebatteriesneedreplacement.See"Battery Replacement" for details.
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Test Frequency Functions
Test frequency can greatly affect the results of measurement readings,
especially when measuring inductors and capacitors. This section provides
some recommendations and suggestions to consider.
Capacitance
When measuring capacitance, selecting the right frequency is important
inobtainingthemostaccurateresults.Generallya1kHztestfrequencyis
used to measure capacitors that are 0.01μF or smaller. For capacitors that
are10μForlarger,alowerfrequencyof120Hzisused.Followingthistrend,
high-test frequencies are best for testing very low capacitance components.
For large capacitance components, low frequency would be optimal.
Forexample,ifthecapacitanceofthecomponentisinthemFrange,then
selecting100Hzor120Hzforthetestfrequencywouldgivemoreaccurate
results. The results will also be obvious because if the same component
wastestedwith1kHzor10kHz,themeasuredreadingsmaylookerroneous
on the display. In all cases, it is best to check with the manufacturer's data
sheet in order to determine the best test frequency to use for measurement.
Inductance
Typicallya1kHzor10kHztestfrequencyisusedtomeasureinductors
that are used in audio and RF circuits because these components operate
athigherfrequencies.However,a120Hztestsignalisusedtomeasure
inductors that are used for applications such as lter chokes in power
supplies,whicharetypicallyoperatedat60HzAC(inUS)with120Hz
lterfrequencies.Ingeneral,inductorsbelow2mHshouldbemeasured
at1kHzfrequencywhileinductorsabove200Hshouldbemeasuredat
120Hz.Inallcases,itisbesttocheckwiththemanufacturer'sdatasheet
in order to determine the best test frequency to use for measurement.
Selecting Test Frequency
Themeterhasvetestfrequencies:100Hz/120Hz/1kHz/10kHz/100kHz.Press
the FREQ button to scroll through the ve frequencies sequentially.
Note: The test frequency can affect the accuracy of the results depending
on what frequency is selected as well as what type and value of component
is being measured or tested.
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Primary Impedance with Secondary Parameter Test
The default test mode for this meter is Auto-LCR Mode, which checks the
typeofimpedanceandautomaticallyentersL/C/RMode.Thesecondary
parameterwillfollowtheL/C/Rmeasurement,meaningthat(L+Q),(C+D)*,
(R+θ)** are combined in one group respectively.
1. Press the FUNC button to switch from Auto-LCR Mode to Auto-Lp
Mode, Auto-Cp Mode, Auto-Rp Mode, and DCR Mode.
Note: When Auto-Lp or Auto-Cp Mode is selected, the impedance
measurement is auto ranging. The primary LCD display will show the
inductanceorcapacitanceofDUT(deviceundertest);whilethesecondary
LCD display will show the quality or dissipation factor.
2. Press the buttontodisplaytheD/Q/θ/ESRvalue.WhenAuto-R
(ACRmode)orDCRmodeisselectedthesecondaryparameter
is omitted.
*When Auto-LCR mode is active,
the secondary parameter will
show the equivalent resistance in
parallelmode(Rp)toreplacethe
D factor if the C measured value
oftheDUTislessthan5pF.
** Auto-LCR mode only. During
Auto-R Mode or DCR Mode,
the secondary parameter is
not available.
Series or Parallel Functions
Just as test frequency can greatly affect measurement results, selecting
between series or parallel measurement mode can also affect the accuracy
of the meter, especially for capacitive and inductive components. This
section provides some recommendations and suggestions to consider.
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Capacitance
Most capacitance measurements will obtain best results with parallel mode
selected. The majority of capacitors have a very low dissipation factor
(highinternalresistance)comparedtotheimpedanceofthecapacitance.In
these cases, the paralleled internal resistance has negligible impact on the
measurement. There will be some cases where series mode would be used
for a capacitance measurement, or the readings will appear inaccurate.
Series mode is useful when large capacitors have higher dissipation factor
and lower internal resistance.
Inductance
Most inductance measurements will obtain best results with series mode
selected.Inseriesmode,accurateQ(qualityfactor)readingscanbe
obtained from reading low Q inductors and ohmic losses are signicant.
There will be some cases where parallel mode would be used for an
inductancemeasurement,forexampleironcoreinductorsoperatingat
higher frequencies where hysteresis and eddy currents become signicant.
Series/Parallel Measurements
WhenanyL/C/Rfunctionisselected,thedefaultmeasurementwillbe
automaticallyselected.Iftheimpedanceisgreaterthan10kΩ,parallel
modewillbeselected,and"Lp/Cp/Rp"willdisplayontheLCDscreen.If
theimpedanceislessthan10kΩ,seriesmodewillbeselected,and
"Ls/Cs/Rs"willdisplayontheLCD.WhentheParallel/Series/RightButton
is pressed, the impedance measurement will be set in series mode or in
parallel mode sequentially.
Data Hold
1. While taking a measurement, press the HOLD button to freeze the
current readings on the display.
2. Whileinthismodea"HOLD"symbolwillappear.
3. Press the button again to resume normal operation.
Note:WhentheDataHoldfeatureisactiveallbuttonsexceptthepower&
backlight buttons are disabled.
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Relative Mode
1. ToreservethecurrentDUTreadings(DCUR)ontheprimarydisplay
asareferencevalue(DREF),pressthe button.
2. The ∆ symbol will then appear on the LCD screen indicating this function
is now active. The secondary display will show the percentage of the
relativevalue(REL%).
3. Press the buttonagaintoshowthereferencevalue(DREF)onthe
primarydisplay;the∆symbolwillstarttoblink.
REL%=(DCUR–DREF)/DREFx100%
Note:Thepercentagerangeis-99.9%to99.9%.Whentherelativevalue
islargerthandoublethereferencevalue(DREF),the"OL%"symbolwill
appear on the secondary display.
4. Press and hold down the buttonforapproximately3secondsto
exitrelativemodeandresumenormaloperation.
Accuracy Discrepancies
In some special cases, inaccuracies may occur in the measurement of
capacitive, inductive, and resistive components. This section provides
some recommendations and suggestions to consider.
Capacitance
It is strongly recommended to have the dissipation factor low when measuring
capacitors. Electrolytic capacitors inherently have a higher dissipation factor
due to their normally high internal leakage characteristics. In some cases, if
D(dissipationfactor)isexcessive,measurementaccuracymaydegradeand
even read out of specication.
Inductance
Some inductors are intended to operate at a certain DC bias to achieve a
certain inductance value, however this meter cannot produce such a biasing
scheme.Externalbiasingshouldnotbeattemptedbecauseexternalpower
would be applied to the instrument and cause serious damage to the meter.
Therefore, in some cases, the inductance reading may not agree with
manufacturer's specication. It is important to check if the specication
pertains to DC biasing or not.
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Resistance
When measuring resistance of devices, it is important to know that there are
two types or ways of measurement. One type is DC resistance measurement.
Another type is AC resistance measurement. The LCR meter provides both
types of measurement.
Before using the meter to measure resistance, please verify whether
theDUT(deviceundertest)requiresDCorACresistancemeasurement
method. Depending on the method, results will vary greatly.
Guard Terminal
Oneoftheinputsocketsandterminalsislabeledas"GUARD".This
terminal does not have to be used in all instances for the meter to provide
measurements.Butinsomeinstances,itisveryuseful.Guardterminal
generally serves two purposes.
If user is using test leads, the guard terminal can be used to connect to
the shielding of the test leads. Doing so can be useful when making large
resistivecomponentmeasurements.Forexample,whenmeasuringa10
MΩresistorwithtestleads,atthehighrangethereadingmayseemtobe
unstableasafewdigitsmaycontinuouslybechanging.Havingtheshield
of the test leads connected to the guard terminal will help stabilize the
reading in some instances.
Guardterminalisalsousedtominimizenoiseandtohelpminimizeparasitic
effects coming from the component being measured, thus allowing high
precision results.
Calibration Mode
It is recommended to regularly calibrate this meter to improve the accuracy
ofhigh/lowimpedancemeasurements.
Note: You will need a shorting bar or a short piece of conductive metal
(i.e.paperclip)tocompletethecalibrationprocedure.
1. Be sure nothing is connected to the meter, and turn it on.
2. Press and hold down the CAL button for 2 seconds to enter
calibration mode.
3. Thescreenwilldisplay"OPEN",indicatingtheinputterminalshave
nothing connected.
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4. Press the CAL button again and a 30 second countdown will appear
on the screen.
5. Afterthecountdowniscomplete,a"PASS"or"FAIL"willshowon
the display.
6. Press the CALbuttonathirdtime,and"SRT"willappearontheLCD
screen,indicatingtotheusertoputtheshortingbaracrossthe"+"
and"-"inputterminals.
7. PresstheCAL button a fourth time, and a 30 second countdown will
appear on the screen.
8. Afterthecalibrationprocedureisnisheda"PASS"or"FAIL"willappear
on the LCD screen.
9. Press the CAL button a fth time and the calibration data will be saved
if"PASS"wasdisplayedforboththeOpen&Shortcalibrations.
OpenCalibration(left)andShortCalibration(right)
Sorting Mode
Sorting mode helps the user quickly sort through multiple components.
Selecttheprimarymeasurementmode(L/C/R)basedonthetypeof
components to be measured. Insert the component to be used as the
standard or good reference value that will be used for testing against all
other components.
Note: The meter needs a component connected to either the input sockets
or terminals for sorting mode to activate.
1. When ready, turn the meter on and press the SORTING button to
enter sorting mode.
2. Theupperdisplaywillindicate"PASS"andthelowerdisplaywill
indicate the value of the component.
Note:Thedefaultsorting%is+/-1%.
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3. Press the SETUPbuttonandthe"Range"symbolwillashon
the display.
4. Adjust the range setting by pressing the or buttons
5. Press the ENTER button save the range setting and proceed to the
value setting.
6. Press the or buttonstoselecttheashingdigitrequiredfor
adjustment. Press the or button to adjust the value of the digit.
7. PresstheENTER button to save the value setting and proceed to the
Tolerance setting.
8. Press the or buttonstoscrollthroughfollowingtolerance%values.
1) ±0.25%
2)±0.5%
3)±1%
4)±2%
9. Press the ENTER button to save the Tolerance setting.
10. Theupperdisplaywillnowindicate"PASS"or"FAIL",dependingon
whethertheimpedancemeasuredexceedstolerancerange.Thecurrent
measurement result will display on the lower display.
11. Press the SORTINGButtontoexitSortingMode.
Battery Replacement
The battery icon indicates the power status of the batteries. As the
batteries weaken, the number of lines will decrease. When the battery icon
appears on the LCD, the batteries must be replaced.
To replace the batteries:
1. Removethefourscrewsundertheipstandlocatedattherearof
the meter.
2. Liftupthebatterycoverandreplacethe6x"AA"batteries
3. Secure the cover back into place with the four screws.
 5)±5%
6)±10%
7)±20%
8)-20%+80%
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Accessories and Replacement Parts
• FC-A23 Alligator Clip Set
• FC-300 Fused Test Lead Set
• R8888DeluxeHardCarryingCase
• CA-05A Soft Carrying Case
Don't see your part listed here? For a complete list of all accessories and
replacement parts visit your product page on www.reedinstruments.com.
Product Care
To keep your instrument in good working order we recommend the following:
• Storeyourproductinaclean,dryplace.
• Changethebatteryasneeded.
• Ifyourinstrumentisn'tbeingusedforaperiodofonemonthorlonger
please remove the battery.
• Cleanyourproductandaccessorieswithbiodegradablecleaner.Donot
spraythecleanerdirectlyontheinstrument.Useonexternalpartsonly.
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