Scientific SM6015A User manual

Hand Held LCR Meter
SM6015A
User Manual

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INDORE. 452015 (INDIA)
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ...................................................................................................... 5
2. Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 6
3. Safety Instructions........................................................................................... 8
4. Front Panel Overview ..................................................................................... 9
4.1 Front Panel Display Descriptions.....................................................................9
4.2 Front Panel Buttons .......................................................................................10
4.3 Button Function Definition ...............................................................................10
4.4 LCD Display Overview ...................................................................................11
4.5 LCD Display Descriptions ...............................................................................11
4.6 Special Display Indicators ...............................................................................12
4.7 Test Port . .......................................................................................................13
5. Powering Instrument ...................................................................................... 14
5.1 Installing Battery .............................................................................................14
5.2 Connecting External Power Source.................................................................15
5.3 Low Battery Indication.....................................................................................16
5.4 Backlight Display.............................................................................................16
5.5 Charge Display ...............................................................................................16
6. Operation Instruction....................................................................................... 17
6.1 Data hold mode (HOLD) .................................................................................17
6.2 Data Record Mode (REC) ...............................................................................17
6.3 PRI Select Mode. ............................................................................................18
6.4 SEC Select Mode ...........................................................................................18
6.5 Test Frequency （ FREQ ） ..............................................................................18
6.6 Test Electric Level ..........................................................................................19
6.7 Tolerance Mode (TOL)....................................................................................19
6.8 Auto LCR Mode...............................................................................................19
6.9 Measurement Rate (RATE).............................................................................20
6.10 Series/parallel Equivalent Mode .....................................................................20
6.11 Utility Menu (UTIL) ..........................................................................................21
6.12 Clear Functions (CLEAR)................................................................................25
6.13 Remote Control （ RMT ） ................................................................................26
6.14 Fuse Detection ...............................................................................................26
7. Quick Start Guide............................................................................................. 28
7.1 CAUTION........................................................................................................28
7.2 Inductance Measurement................................................................................28

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7.3 Capacitance Measurement .............................................................................29
7.4 Resistance Measurement................................................................................30
7.5 Impedance Measurement................................................................................31
8. Remote Communication.................................................................................. 32
8.1 Connecting Instrument to PC ..........................................................................32
8.2 Virtual Serial Port Configuration ......................................................................32
8.3 RMT Operation ...............................................................................................33
8.4 Command Protocols........................................................................................33
9. Performance Check ......................................................................................... 40
10. Maintenance, Service & Warranty condition ................................................ 44

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1. Introduction
SM6015A is designed for measuring inductance, capacitance and resistance of
components. The instrument can be powered by a 9V battery or external power
adapter. This meter is not only applicable to the application occasion of bench meters
but also conveniently used in the flow and handheld measurement occasions.
SM6015A provides the primary parameter of up to 40,000 readings, secondary
parameter of 0.0001 reading resolution, maximum measuring frequency up to 10kHz,
constant internal resistance of 100Ωand testing level of 0.6Vrms. The auto range
can rapidly display the measuring results and automatically choose the desirable
testing parameters in accordance with components properties. Its measuring
accuracy is up to 0.25%.
Front panel push buttons maximize the convenience of function and feature selection
such frequency, rate and L/C/R/Z selection. Tolerance mode can sort components,
record mode aid to capture readings, convenient open/short clear function improve
the measuring accuracy, utility menu help you easily take the selections of the key
tone, auto power-off and storage..
SM6015A is equipped with the function of remote communication. The test data can
be transferred to PC through a Mini USB connection, great for applications that
require remote control and data acquisition.

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2. Technical Specifications
Below are the general specification and the accuracy specification of SM6015A.
General Specifications
Function
Measurement
Parameters
Primary: L/C/R/Z
Secondary: D/Q/θ/ESR
Equivalent Mode Series, Parallel
Auto LCR Function Manual, Auto
Ranging Mode Auto
Test Terminals 3-terminal, 5-terminal
Measurement Speed
LCRZ 4 meas/sec,1.5meas/sec
Correction Short, open
Tolerance Mode 1% ， 5% ， 10% ， 20%
Input Protection Fuse 0.1A / 63V
Interface Mini-USB (virtual serial port)
Test Signal
Signal Frequency(0.02%
accuracy) 100Hz,*120Hz,1kHz,10kHz
Test Signal Level
(10% accuracy)
0.6Vrms
Output Impedance 100Ω
Display
Display LCD primary-secondary dual display
Backlight
Battery supply: when backlight is on,
luminance is reduced by half 15s later and
automatically turned off 30s later.
Powered by adapter: backlight off
until manually turned off
Count
Max. Counts of Primary Parameter:
40,000; D / Q / θMin. resolution of
secondary parameter: 0.0001.
Basic Accuracy 0.1%
（ see performance check accuracy
specifications for details ）
Primary Range and
Resolution
See Performance check accuracy
Specifications

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Secondary
Parameter Range for Display Resolution
ESR 0.0000Ω– 999.9Ω0.0001Ω
D 0.0000 – 9.999 0.0001
Q 0.0000 – 9.999 0.0001
θ-179.9°-- 179.9° 0.01°
Power Supply
Battery Model 9V Alkaline battery
AC Adapter Input
： 220V(1±10%) ， 50Hz(1±5%)
Output ： 12V-15V DC
Operating Current (with
backlight off)
Max.:35mA
Typical:25mA (@1kHz, 0.6Vrms,100Ωload)
Battery Life
16 Hours (typical) based on backlight off and
new alkaline
6 Hours (typical) based on backlight off and new
fully charged Ni
-
MH battery
Charge Time and Current Max.: 160min
Max. Current: 100mA
Auto Power Off (valid for
battery powered ）
5min/15min/30min/60min/OFF available ;
factory default :5min
General
Operation Condition
Temperature : 0 ℃ -- 40 ℃
Relative Humidity : ≤90% R.H.
Weight 350g
Dimensions (H x W x D) 190mm x 90mm x 41mm
Safety and EMC
compliance
IEC 61010-1:2001
IEC 61326-2-1:2005
Accessories
Standard
4 terminal crocodile Kelvin test leads
(SMA26027AS), Banana to crocodile clip
(SMA26004F), shorting plate (SMA26010B),AC
adapter(SMA26028), USB cable, CD
containing user manual
Optional
SMD 4-terminal Kelvin test tweezers with plastic
body (SMA26029C)
SMD 4-terminal Kelvin test tweezers with
m
etallic body (SMA26009C)
*NOTE: 120Hz is the fixed frequency. The actual frequency is 120.048Hz.
Subject to change

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3. Safety Instructions
The following safety precautions are applicable to both operating and maintenance
personnel and must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair
of this instrument.
DO NOT OPERATE IN A FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of high dust, direct sunlight, high
humidity, strong electromagnetic radiation, etc.
NON-PROFESSIONALS SHUOLD NOT OPEN THE REAR COVER
Maintaining, substituting parts or adjusting the instrument should be made by
professional maintenance personnel. Please contact relevant distributor or our after-
sale service department.
DO NOT REMOVE OR MODIFY THE INSTRUMENT
Some replacements and unauthorized modifications might cause irreversible damage
to the instrument.
SAFETY WARNING
Strictly follow the relevant safety statements in this manual involving safety,
personnel injury, damage to the instrument, operation and environmental conditions
causing poor test.
Safety Guidelines
To ensure safe use of this instrument, follow the safety guidelines listed below:
• This meter is for indoor use, altitude up to 2,000 m. For short-time outdoor
use, precautions should be taken to avoid direct sunlight, water and moisture,
electromagnetic radiation, dust and explosion.
• The warnings and safety precautions should be read and well understood
before the instrument is used.
• Use the meter only as specified in this manual.
• Confirm that the circuits have been powered off and all capacitors in the
circuits been discharged before measuring in-circuit components.
• Discharge all charging elements, such as capacitors, before testing.
• The power for the meter is supplied with a single standard 8.4 V battery. But
also it is possible to operate from mains using a power adapter of
12VDC/150mA. If a power adapter is selected, please be sure to meet the
safety requirements of a relevant IEC standard.
• The battery using in SM6015A is rechargeable. Do not charge non-
rechargeable batteries.
Safety Symbols
This symbol is a warning and indicates that the user should refer to the
operating instructions located in the manual.
D C power
Indicates inside pin is positive (+), outside is negative (-) .

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4. Front Panel Overview
Figure 1 - Front Panel Display
4.1 Front Panel Display Descriptions
1. LCD display
2. USB communication / *Back light button
3. Power ON/OFF button
4. Frequency and record mode selection
5. Secondary display mode (D/Q/ /ESR, etc.)
6. Primary display mode (L/C/R/Z etc.)/ auto LCR selection
7. Rate/equivalent mode selection
8. Hold mode/ utility menu
9. Tolerance mode/ utility arrow key
10. Open/short clear/ utility arrow key
11. 5-terminal test sockets (direct measurement on lead components or
use of test fixture)
12. 3-terminal test jacks (for use of Banana plugs —Crocodile clip Test
Leads)
13. Standard mini USB port (for remote control)
14. 12VDC external power input (use with an external power adapter)
NOTE: Use 12VDC, 150mA, 4mm adapter
DO NOT charge the non-rechargeable battery!
WARNING: Before connecting an external power adapter, be sure that the
polarity matches the (+) and (-) labels as indicated inside the battery
compartment. If it is not installed correctly and connected to an external
power adapter, it might cause severe damage to the instrument.

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4.2 Front Panel Buttons
With the exception of the power button, all front panel buttons have specific
colored labels on them. They are all marked in black, blue or orange color.
Each color has a specific representation, as described below:
Black : the primary function, meaning that function will be set or configured
upon pressing it.
Orange : the secondary function, it means that the function will be set or
configured if that button is pressed and hold down for 2 seconds.
Blue : the utility function, the function will be set or configured if the UTIL
button is pressed and hold down for a long time. See “Utility Menu” section for
details.
NOTE: In the button operational instruction, we will use the button name to
express the button operation without differentiating the type of button; Pay
attention to the difference between “long press” and “press”.
Figure-2 SM6015A Button Display
4.3 Button Function Definition
1 ． Power ON/OFF Button
2 ． Frequency/Record Mode Button
3 ． Remote Control/Backlight Button
4 ． Readings Hold/Utility Menu Button
5 ． Tolerance mode/ Menu Selection Button
6 ． Clear/ Menu Selection Button
7 ． Rate/Equivalent Mode Button
8 ． LCR Primary Parameters/Auto LCR
9 ． Secondary Parameters Selection Button