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Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
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Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
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Model
Instruction
Manual
LCR Meter
R5001
Instruction
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Pantone 534 Blue
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
Pantone 534 Blue - 100/80/30/5
Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
Table of Contents
Safety ............................................................................................ 3
Features......................................................................................3-4
Specications...........................................................................4-10
Instrument Description ................................................................ 10
Operating Instructions............................................................11-18
Power ON/OFF ......................................................................... 11
Auto Power off.......................................................................... 11
Function Beep .......................................................................... 11
Backlight................................................................................... 12
Battery Charge ......................................................................... 12
Test Frequency Functions ....................................................12-13
Test Frequency Select............................................................... 13
Primary Impedance with Secondary Parameter Test ............13-14
Series or Parallel Functions ..................................................14-15
Series/Parallel Measurements ................................................... 15
Data Hold ................................................................................. 15
Relative mode ......................................................................15-16
Accuracy Discrepancies.......................................................16-17
Guard Terminal ......................................................................... 17
Calibration mode..................................................................17-18
Sorting mode............................................................................ 18
Battery Replacement................................................................... 19
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Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
Pantone 534 Blue - 100/80/30/5
Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
Safety
• 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; contact REED Instruments
([e-mail]) for service or calibration on this or
any other REED product
• This meter is for indoor use, altitude up to 2000m
• This manual should be read and well understood before the
instrument is used
• 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 peri-
ods of time
• Before removing the battery cover, ensure that the instrument is
disconnected from any circuit and is powered OFF
Features
• Measures inductance/capacitance/resistance with secondary
parameters including dissipation factor (D), quality factor (Q),
phase angle (θ), equivalent series/parallel resistance (ESR or Rp)
• Auto ranging operation for AC impedance & DC resistance
measurement
• Dual LCD display
• Auto LCR smart check and measurement
• Series/Parallel modes
• Ls/Lp/Cs/Cp with D/Q/θ/ESR parameters continued ...
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Pantone 534 Blue
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
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Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
• Support DCR mode 200 to 200MΩ
• Multi-level battery voltage detector
• Backlight & function beep
• Auto power off
• Data hold function
Specifications
Test frequencies: 100/120/1k/10k/100kHz
Test AC signal level: 0.6mVRMS typ.
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)
Includes: TL-88-4, FC-732700, FC-210, FC-209C,
FC-A25 Red & Black, FC-AA25 test leads
and 6 x 1.5 batteries
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Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
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Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
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Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
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
Frequency = 1kHz
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
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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Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
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Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
Frequency = 10kHz
Frequency = 100kHz
Capacitance @ Ta = 18 to 28°C (De)
Frequency = 100Hz/120Hz
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
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
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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Pantone 534 Blue
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
Pantone 534 Blue - 100/80/30/5
Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
Frequency = 1kHz
Frequency = 10kHz
Frequency = 100kHz
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
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
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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Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
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Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
Resistance @ Ta = 18 to 28°C (De)
Frequency = 100Hz/120Hz
Frequency = 1kHz
Frequency = 10kHz
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 ---
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 ---
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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Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
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Pantone 534 Blue - 100/80/30/5
Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
Frequency = 100kHz
DC resistance @ Ta = 18 to 28°C (De)
Frequency = 100Hz/120Hz/1kHz/10kHz/100KHz
D value Accuracy @ Ta =18 to 28°C (De)
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 ---
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 ---
Freq./Z 0.1- 1Ω 1–10Ω 10–100kΩ 100k–1MΩ 1–20MΩ 20−200MΩ
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
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Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
Pantone 534 Blue - 100/80/30/5
Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
θvalue Accuracy @ Ta =18 to 28°C
Instrument Description
1. LCD Display
2. Function Button
3. Calibration Button
4. Sorting Button
5. Secondary Display/
Left Button
6. Frequency Button
7. Relative/Down Button
8. Power Button
9. Setup Button
10. Auto Power Off Button
11. Up Button
12. Enter
13. Hold Button
14. Parallel/Series/
Right Button
15. Backlight Button
16. Input sockets
(banana jack inputs) and
terminals for positive,
negative, and guard
Freq./Z 0.1-1Ω 1–10Ω 10–100kΩ 100k–1MΩ 1–20MΩ 20−200MΩ
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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Pantone 534 Blue
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
Pantone 534 Blue - 100/80/30/5
Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
Operating Instructions
Power ON/OFF
Press and hold the Power Button for 2 seconds; the LCD screen will light
up indicating the unit is on. The meter turns on to a default mode of AUTO
LCR Smart Mode with a test frequency of 1kHz.
Auto power off
This feature can be turned on and off by pressing the Auto Power Off
Button, which will be indicated on the LCD. If the meter is actively taking
measurements and the impedance changes, but no buttons have been
pushed for a 5-minute period, the meter will turn off after three warn-
ing beeps. If a button is pushed during the three beeps, the meter will
continue measuring.
Function Beep
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 uuuuuuuu
C uuuuuuuu
ACR uu uuuuu
DCR uu uuu
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Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
Pantone 534 Blue - 100/80/30/5
Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
Backlight
Press the Backlight Button to turn the backlight on and 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 currently in the meter. When the
three bars are no longer visible the battery needs replacement; please see
Battery Replacement for instructions.
Test Frequency Functions
Test frequency can greatly affect the results of measurement reading, es-
pecially 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 the capacitance of the component is in the mF range, when
selecting 100Hz or 120Hz for the test frequency it 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.
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Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
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Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
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, in 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.
Test Frequency Select
The meter has ve test frequencies: 100Hz/120Hz/1kHz/10kHz/100kHz.
Press the Frequency Button to scroll through the ve frequencies sequen-
tially. The test frequency can affect the accuracy of the results depending
on what frequency is selected and what type and value of a component is
being measured or tested.
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.
Press the Function Button to switch from Auto-LCR Mode to Auto-L
Mode, Auto-C Mode, Auto-R Mode, and DCR Mode. When Auto-L or
Auto-C Mode are selected, the impedance measurement is auto ranging.
The primary LCD display will show the inductance or capacitance of DUT
(device under test); the secondary LCD display will show the quality or
dissipation factor. Press the Secondary Display/Left Button to display the
D/Q/ θ/ESR value. When Auto-R (ACR mode) or DCR mode is selected
the secondary parameter is omitted.
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Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
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Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
*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 accu-
racy of the meter, especially for capacitive and inductive components.
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 ca-
pacitance. In these cases, the paralleled internal resistance has negligible
impact upon 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.
Device under test display
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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
The data hold function allows the user to freeze the current measurement
displayed on the LCD. Press the Hold Button to activate data hold, and
press the Hold Button again to deactivate it.
Relative mode
To reserve the current DUT readings (DCUR) on the primary display as a
reference value (DREF), press the Relative/Down Button. The symbol ∆
will then appear on the LCD screen indicating this. The secondary display
will show the percentage of the relative value (REL%). Press the Relative/
Down Button again to show the reference value (DREF) on the primary
display; the ∆ symbol will start to blink.
REL% = (DCUR – DREF) / DREF x 100%
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The percentage range is -99.9% to 99.9%. When the relative value is
larger than double the reference value (DREF), the symbol “OL%” will
appear on the secondary display. Press and hold down the Down/Relative
Button for 2 seconds to exit relative mode.
Accuracy Discrepancies
In some special cases, inaccuracies may occur in the measurement of
capacitive, inductive, and resistive components.
Capacitance
It is strongly recommended to have the dissipation factor low when
measuring capacitors. Electrolytic capacitors inherently have a higher dis-
sipation factor due to their normally high internal leakage characteristics.
In some cases, if the 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 bias-
ing 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.
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 mea-
surement. Another type is AC resistance measurement. The LCR meter
provide both of types for measurement.
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When measuring a resistive component that is designed to be measured
with DC, readings will be incorrect or inaccurate. 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 make
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 para-
sitic effects coming from the component to be measured, thus allowing
high precision results.
Calibration mode
It is recommended to calibrate this meter to improve the accuracy of high/
low impedance measurements. You will need a shorting bar or a short
piece of conductive metal (i.e. paper clip) to complete the calibration
procedure.
Be sure nothing is connected to the meter, and turn it on. Press and hold
down the Calibration Button for 2 seconds to enter calibration mode. The
screen will display “OPEN”, indicating the input terminals have nothing
connected. Press the Calibration Button again and a 30 second count-
down will appear on the screen. After the countdown is complete, a
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Press the Calibration Button again, and “SRT” will appear on the LCD
screen, indicating to the user to put the shorting bar across the “+” and
“-” input terminals. Press the Calibration Button again, and a 30 second
countdown will appear on the screen. After the calibration procedure is
nished a “PASS” or “FAIL” will appear on the LCD screen. Press the
Calibration Button again; the 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.
The meter needs a component connected to either the input sockets or
terminals for sorting mode to activate. Turn the meter on and press the
Sorting Button to enter to the sorting mode. Press the Setup Button and
adjust the range setting by pressing the Up Button. Press Enter to save
the value. Adjust the reference value by pressing the Up Button. Press
Enter to save the value. Adjust the tolerance setting by pressing the Up
Button. Press Enter to save the value. The LCD will say “PASS” or “FAIL”,
depending on weather the impedance measured exceeds tolerance range.
The current measurement result will display on the LCD screen. Press the
Sorting Button to exit Sorting Mode.
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Battery Replacement
When the Battery Charge symbol has no lines above it, it is time to
replace the battery.
1. Place the meter upside down. Open up the back ip stand, remove
the battery cover screw, and lift up the battery cover.
2. Insert 6 1.5V batteries into the battery compartment. Be sure to
insert the battery with matching polarity.
3. Replace the battery cover and battery cover screw.
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