Precision LCR Meter LCR-8000G Series USER MANUAL GW INSTEK PART NO. 82CR-81010MD1 This manual contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be photocopied, reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Good Will company. The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing.
TABLE OF CONTENTS LCR-8000G Series User Manual Speed / Step Setting .......................... 101 Running Graph Measurement ............ 103 Table of Contents S AFETY INSTRUCTION .................................................... ................................ .................... 5 G ETTING STARTED ........................................................ ................................ ........................ 10 Main Features ...................................... 12 Package Contents.............
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTION This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow when operating or storing an LCR-8000G series LCR meter. Following these instructions will ensure your safety and keep the instrument in the best possible condition. LCR-8000G Series User Manual Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION Fuse (Pollution Degree) EN 61010-1:2001 specifies the pollution degrees and their requirements as follows. The LCR-8000G falls under degree 2. • Fuse type: T3A/250V • Make sure the correct type of fuse is installed before power up. • To ensure fire protection, replace the fuse only with the specified type and rating. • Disconnect the power cord before fuse replacement. • Make sure the cause of fuse blowout is fixed before fuse replacement.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION LCR-8000G Series User Manual Power cord for the United Kingdom When using an LCR-8000G series LCR meter in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions. NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED GETTING STARTED This chapter describes the LCR-8000G series in a nutshell, including their main features, model comparison, front / rear panel appearance, and power up sequence.
GETTING STARTED Fixture connection Fixture structure...........................................................24 Fixture connection .......................................................25 Tutorial Basic measurement (without Pass/Fail test) .............26 LCR-8000G Series User Manual Main Features Performance • 20Hz ~ 10MHz wide test frequency (LCR8110G) Pass/Fail test (Multiple step)......................................30 • 6 digit measurement resolution Graph mode...........................
GETTING STARTED LCR-8000G Series User Manual Measurement combination Package Contents :Available, Ensure all the package contents are included and defect-free before using the LCR-8000G. If any of the contents in your package are missing or damaged, please contact your nearest GW Instek distributor.
GETTING STARTED Front Panel Overview Model Comparison Main Display Major Model Differences Model LCR-8101G LCR-8000G Series User Manual LCR-8105G Function Keys Local Key Menu Key LCR-8110G Single/ Repetitive Key Menu Local Measurement Frequency 20Hz~1MHz Drive Signal Level 20Hz~1MHz: 0.01V~2Vrms AC 20Hz~5MHz 20Hz~≤3MHz: 0.
GETTING STARTED Calibration key Unit keys Calibration Trigger key Enter key Enters the calibration mode. See page123 for calibration details.
GETTING STARTED GPIB Port Display Contrast Knob RS-232C Port Voltage Selector Fuse Holder Mains Socket Voltage selector / Fuse holder / Mains socket GPIB AC 115 / 230V FUSE 250V T 3A 50 / 60Hz 115V The mains socket accepts power cable. See page22 for power-up details. WARNING SER.NO. LABEL GPIB Accepts remote control cables. RS232 GPIB: 24-pin female RS-232C: DB-9 pin male See page107 for remote control details.
GETTING STARTED Tilt Stand & Power Up LCR-8000G Series User Manual Power up Tilt stand Low angle Panel operation 230V 1. Set the rear panel Voltage selector to the correct position according to the AC mains voltage. 115V 2. Connect the power cord to the socket. 3. Turn On the power switch. The display becomes active in 2~3 seconds. r Me te z LC R 1M H sion Pre ci DC , 20 4. Use the contrast knob on the rear panel to adjust the LCD display brightness.
GETTING STARTED LCR-8000G Series User Manual Select AC mains frequency (50/60Hz) Fixture Connection Background Fixture structure Panel operation Although the LCR-8000G works under both 50 and 60Hz power frequencies, we recommend selecting the frequency that matches the local setting to get the best measurement precision, especially at lower frequencies (< 100Hz). 1. Press the Menu key, then F5 (System). The system menu appears.
GETTING STARTED LCR-8000G Series User Manual Fixture connection Tutorials (Step by Step Operations) Panel operation Basic measurement (without Pass/Fail test) 1. Discharge the test component before connecting the fixture set. Step 2. Connect each fixture terminal to the front panel BNC connector with matching color. L FORCE L SENSE H SENSE H FORCE 3. Connect the fixture to the test component.
GETTING STARTED Optional settings To hide the drive Voltage/Current, press Page57 the Code key, type 80, then press Enter. Page51 Set the Range (internal setting) to Auto, LCR-8000G Series User Manual Pass/Fail test (Single step) Step use the Left/Right key to move the cursor and Up/Down key to change the setting. Description Details 1. Connect fixture Connect the fixture to the DUT. Page24 2. Set buzzer sound Press the Menu key, then F5 (System).
GETTING STARTED 10b. Select Repetitive measurement Press the Sing/Rep key to select Page56 Repetitive (automatic trigger) measurement. Press the Left/Right arrow key and move the cursor to Speed. Press the Up/Down key to select the speed. 11a. Select Absolute measurement Press F5 (Abs/%/∆) to select Abs. Press Page66 the Left/Right key to move the cursor to Lo (Low limit). Use the numerical and unit keys to set the Low limit. Repeat this for Hi (Hi limit) as well. 11b.
GETTING STARTED 8. Enter Run menu Press F6 (Run). The Run menu opens. Page80 9. Set Single or Repetitive Press the Sing/Rep key to select Single (manual trigger) or Repetitive (auto trigger). Page80 Graph mode 10. Start running If the test has not started yet, press F1 (Start) or Trig key. Press F6 (Set) to go back to the setup menu. File operation: new program LCR-8000G Series User Manual Step Page80 Press F5 (File), then F4 (New).
GETTING STARTED 8b. Set vertical Press F2 (Abs/%) to select Abs, then press Page94 scale (Absolute + F3 (Manual/Auto fit) to select Manual fit. Manual fit) Move the cursor to Hi, set the Hi value. Repeat this for Lo as well. The minimum and maximum vertical range is manually configured. 8c. Set vertical Press F2 (Abs/%) to select %, then press scale (Percentage F3 (Manual/Auto fit) to select Auto fit. + Auto fit) Move the cursor to Nominal and set the nominal value.
GETTING STARTED Wire capacitance When measuring the wire capacitance, the fixture clips that are marked with HF(High Force)/HS (High Sense) should always be connected to the point that is influenced the most by noise. Wire inductance The wire inductance should be subtracted from the measurement result.
BASIC MEASUREMENT LCR-8000G Series User Manual Measurement Item Description Series/Parallel circuit models In general, two items, primary and secondary, are combined in a single measurement. The following table shows the available combinations. Overview of each measurement item is listed from the next page. Background For measuring AC Resistance, Capacitance, Reactance, Inductance, and Susceptance, series and parallel equivalent circuit models are available.
BASIC MEASUREMENT Series formula Parallel formula LP LS = 1 1 + 2 Q 1 LP = LS 1 + 2 Q LCR-8000G Series User Manual Resistance (R) and Conductance (G = 1/R) Background Q=quality factor Q=quality factor When to use Series (LS) When to use Parallel (LP) Small inductance: Reactance (XL) < 1kΩ Large inductance: Reactance (XL) > 1kΩ Note: Resistance X L = 2πfL Series diagram Series formula RS = RP 1+ Q2 ( Note: Resistance Type X L = 2πfL Conductance • Series Resist
BASIC MEASUREMENT LCR-8000G Series User Manual Capacitance (C) Inductance (L) Background Capacitance measures the amount of electronic charge stored between two terminals. Background Inductance measures the amount of magnetic flux generated in certain electrical current. Display Range 0.001pF ~ 1F Display Range 0.
BASIC MEASUREMENT LCR-8000G Series User Manual Reactance (X) and Susceptance (B = 1/X) Impedance (Z) and Admittance (Y = 1/Z) Background Reactance measures the imaginary part of Impedance (Z) caused by capacitors or inductors. Susceptance is the reciprocal of Reactance and measures the imaginary part of Admittance (Y), which is also the reciprocal of Impedance. Background Impedance measures the total amount of opposition between two terminals in an AC circuit.
BASIC MEASUREMENT LCR-8000G Series User Manual Quality factor (Q) and Dissipation factor (D) Angle (θ) Background Background The Angle (θ) measures the phase on which Impedance (Z), Admittance (Y), Quality factor (Q), and Dissipation factor (D) are measured. Type Angle (θ) Display Range –180° ~ +180° Formula Z S = R + jX Both Quality factor and its reciprocal, Dissipation factor, are used for measuring the rate of energy dissipation relative to the measurement frequency.
BASIC MEASUREMENT Measurement Mode Overview Display overview Normal mode Enter measurement mode Type Panel operation LCR-8000G Series User Manual AC C, L, X, B, Z, Y, Q, D, R, G, θ DC Rdc 1. Press the Menu key. The main menu appears. Menu MAIN MENU AC MEAS F1 Rdc MEAS F2 MULTI STEP F3 GRAPH F4 SYSTEM F5 Absolute mode (Pass/Fail test) 2. For Rdc measurement, press F2 (Rdc Meas). For any other measurement, press F1 (AC Meas). The measurement mode display appears.
BASIC MEASUREMENT Delta mode (Pass/Fail test) LCR-8000G Series User Manual Parameter Configuration Select measurement item *This is not necessary for Rdc measurement. Measurement combination The following list shows the available combination of the first and second measurement items. Capacitance (C) Series Inductance (L) For Pass/Fail test details, see page58.
BASIC MEASUREMENT Set measurement range to Auto LCR-8000G Series User Manual Set measurement frequency *This setting does not apply to Rdc measurement. Background The measurement range is an internal parameter defining the search range for each measurement item. Make sure the Auto setting is always selected, to obtain the best measurement accuracy. The active range appears at the top left corner of the display.
BASIC MEASUREMENT Select frequency step resolution For frequency increase/decrease using Up/Down keys, fine and coarse step settings are available. Fine 1st digit: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6... Coarse 2nd digit: 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80 1. Press the Code key. Set measurement voltage Background The measurement voltage, together with the measurement frequency, defines the electrical condition of each measurement item.
BASIC MEASUREMENT LCR-8000G Series User Manual Running Measurement Select Repetitive measurement Select Single measurement Background Background The data capture can be manually controlled (Single) or automatically updated (Repetitive). In single measurement, the measurement is activated by pressing the Trigger key. In single measurement, the measurement is activated by pressing the Trigger key.
BASIC MEASUREMENT DC Beep setting AC≤ AC≤ 100Hz 2kHz AC> 2kHz LCR-8000G Series User Manual AC≥ 1MHz Slow 900ms 1.3s 600ms 600ms 620ms Med 120ms 1.2s 470ms 450ms 470ms Fast 60ms 650ms 180ms 150ms 150ms Max 30ms 600ms 120ms 75ms PASS-FAIL MODE 120ms In the Pass/Fail test mode, measurement results are compared with user-defined limits and the results are displayed. Two types of tests are available: Single and Multi-Step.
PASS-FAIL MODE Multi-step configuration LCR-8000G Series User Manual Overview ......................................................................70 Configure beep setting ................................................72 Single-Step Test Configuration Configure the Average .................................................73 Enter multi-step mode.................................................74 Overview Create new program ....................................................74 Edit program step ..
PASS-FAIL MODE RP Parallel resistance θ Angle For detailed description of each item, see page37. Configure beep setting Background The beep sounds when the pass/fail test result matches the setting: failed or passed. Panel operation 1. Press the Menu key, then F5 (System). The system configuration appears. LCR-8000G Series User Manual Beep in repetitive If the repetitive measurement is On, the beep mode might sound continuously.
PASS-FAIL MODE Select test item and scale (Pass/Fail test) Test item Set parameters For more detailed descriptions, see Basic measurement, page47. To select the first measurement item, press F1 repeatedly. CLXBZY F1 To select the second measurement item, press F2 repeatedly. QDRG F2 Circuit model To select the circuit model, series or parallel, press F3 repeatedly. F3 Scale Press F4 (Show/Hide scale) to select scale (Pass/Fail test).
PASS-FAIL MODE Frequency (except Press the Left/Right key repeatedly to Rdc) move the cursor to Frequency, and use the numerical and unit keys to enter the value. 2.00 Vac 195.00 kHz Frequency step resolution Single-Step Test Run Run in Absolute mode 1. Press F5 to select Absolute measurement. For frequency increase/decrease using Up/Down keys, fine and coarse step settings are available. Press the Code key and enter 10 (Fine) or 11 (Coarse). Voltage LCR-8000G Series User Manual Code F5 2.
PASS-FAIL MODE Result > Hi HI Result < Lo LO Lo < Result < Hi (Pass) LCR-8000G Series User Manual Hi and Lo values are automatically swapped if necessary Hi and Lo Swapped 4. The display updates the Hi/Lo result immediately. The result is pass if the bar stays in the central area. The buzzer sounds accordingly. PASS Run in Percentage mode 1. Press F5 to select Percentage measurement. F5 Result > Hi HI Result < Lo LO Lo < Result < Hi (Pass) 2.
PASS-FAIL MODE Backspace All clear Multi-Step Test Configuration Clear Hi and Lo values are automatically swapped if necessary Hi and Lo Swapped 4. The display updates the Hi/Lo result immediately. The result is pass if the bar stays in the central area. The buzzer sounds accordingly. Result > Hi HI Result < Lo LO Lo < Result < Hi (Pass) LCR-8000G Series User Manual Overview Background The multi-step function can configure and run multiple measurement steps.
PASS-FAIL MODE Parameters No. of step No. of program Drive Voltage (1mV step) Frequency Bias Speed Hi / Lo Limit Delay Single trigger Automatic trigger Maximum 30 for each program Maximum 64 10mV ~ 2V (DC or AC≤3 MHz) 10mV ~ 1V (AC>3 MHz) 20Hz ~ 1MHz (LCR-8101G) 20Hz ~ 5MHz (LCR-8105G) 20Hz ~ 10MHz (LCR-8110G) Reserved item: internal use only Max, Fast, Med, Slow Follows the measurement range 0 ~ 9999ms, 1ms step Program runs when the Trigger key or F1 (Start) is pressed.
PASS-FAIL MODE LCR-8000G Series User Manual Configure the Average Enter multi-step mode Background Panel operation Panel operation The Average function sets the number of samples used, which are then averaged as the final output. The number of samples varies from 1 to 256. 1. Press the Menu key, then F5 (System). The system configuration appears. Press the Menu key, then F3 (Multi Step). The multi-step mode menu appears. The last recalled program appears on the display.
PASS-FAIL MODE Move cursor (Left/Right keys) JKLMNOPQRS LCR-8000G Series User Manual Edit program step Enter the letter (Down key) program name: N_ Delete one letter (Up key) program name: _ How to edit parameter • For selecting parameters, press F1 (Prog) repeatedly. • For entering values, use the numerical and unit keys. F1 Example: 3. Press the Enter key to confirm the file name. To quit the new program mode, press the Clear key. k 0.
PASS-FAIL MODE Set frequency Move the cursor to Freq column. Func Ls Enter the frequency using the Freq 500.00 numerical keys and unit keys. Volt 2.00 V Range LCR-8000G Series User Manual Set Hi limit Move the cursor to Hi column. Enter the Hi limit using the numerical keys and unit keys. Range 20Hz ~ 1MHz/5MHz/10MHz 5 digit resolution k 0.5kHz (500Hz) Set voltage Enter Set Lo limit Move the cursor to Volt column. Enter the voltage using the numerical keys and unit keys. Freq 500.00 Volt 2.
PASS-FAIL MODE LCR-8000G Series User Manual Multi-Step Program Run Copy (duplicate) program step Background Copying the step inserts a new, identical step next to the current step (= the step where the cursor resides). Panel operation Press F2 (Copy). A new step with identical contents appears on the right side. Run program Panel operation Before (step 3 empty) F2 1. When editing is completed, press F6 (Run) to run the multi-step program. The display changes to program running mode.
PASS-FAIL MODE 3. In Manual (single) mode press F1 (Start) or the Trigger key to manually start the program. The test results show up according to the program contents. LCR-8000G Series User Manual The rightmost row shows the result for each step. Trig Failed: below the Lo limit F1 Failed: above the Hi limit Passed The left bottom corner shows the result for the whole program. PASS All steps passed FAIL One or more steps failed 5. To return to the program setting menu, press F6 (Set).
PASS-FAIL MODE LCR-8000G Series User Manual 3. Press the Enter key to confirm the file name. To quit the Save as mode, press the Clear key. Multi-Step Program File Operation Enter Clear Save program Save (overwrite) Press F4 (Save) to save the program being edited. A confirmation message appears on the display. 4. The display goes back to the previous mode, with the program changed to the new name. F4 Program saved Save as (new program) 1. Press F5 (File), then F3 (Save As).
PASS-FAIL MODE Recall (load) existing program Panel operation LCR-8000G Series User Manual Delete existing program 1. Press F5 (File). The file menu appears. F5 2. Press F1 (Load). The existing programs appear, listed in alphabetical order. F1 Recall program 1. Press F5 (File), then F2 (Delete). The existing programs appear, listed in alphabetical order. F5 2. Use the arrow key to move the cursor to the program to be deleted. 3.
GRAPH MODE LCR-8000G Series User Manual Item Selection GRAPH MODE Enter graph mode Panel operation The graph function shows the component characteristics in visual manner. Voltage and Frequency sweep are selectable for the horizontal scale. When the graph gets out of the vertical range, the LCR-8000G can automatically adjust the scale. Marker operation is available for detailed observation. Item selection Select measurement item ................................ 89 Set horizontal axis (Voltage) .......
GRAPH MODE Horizontal Scale Setting Select measurement item Range θ Ls Series inductance Lp Parallel inductance Rs Q Quality factor Rp Parallel resistance The X (horizontal) axis is selectable from Voltage and Frequency sweep.
GRAPH MODE LCR-8000G Series User Manual Unit Mismatched If a value outside of the range is entered, the closest available value is automatically selected. Set horizontal axis (Frequency) Background Nearest Available The X (horizontal) axis is selectable from Voltage and Frequency sweep.
GRAPH MODE Unit Mismatched If a value outside of the range is entered, the closest available value is automatically selected. LCR-8000G Series User Manual Vertical Scale Setting Set vertical axis (Manual + Absolute) Nearest Available If the entered start Frequency is higher than the stop Frequency, the two values are swapped.
GRAPH MODE Backspace All clear LCR-8000G Series User Manual Clear Set vertical axis (Manual + Percentage) If a wrong unit is entered, the value is cancelled. Background Unit Mismatched The Y (vertical) axis configuration is available for: • Manual or Automatic fit: Selects whether the vertical range is manually set or automatically adjusted as the graph is plotted.
GRAPH MODE If a wrong unit is entered, the value is cancelled. LCR-8000G Series User Manual Set vertical axis (Auto + Absolute) Background Unit Mismatched If the entered Hi level is lower than the Lo level, the two values are swapped. Hi and Lo Swapped Set Lo level 6. Press the Up/Down key to move the cursor to Lo percentage and repeat the same step. Cs Lo: -19.500% Range Set Nominal –1.0x1012 (Tera) ~ 1.0x1012 Panel operation (Tera) % 7. Press the Up/Down key to move the cursor to Nominal.
GRAPH MODE LCR-8000G Series User Manual Backspace All clear Clear Set vertical axis (Auto + Percentage) Background The Y (vertical) axis configuration is available for: • • Panel operation If a wrong unit is entered, the value is cancelled. Manual or Automatic fit: Selects whether the vertical range is manually set or automatically adjusted as the graph is plotted. Unit Mismatched If a value outside of the range is entered, the closest available value is automatically selected.
GRAPH MODE LCR-8000G Series User Manual Select step size Speed / Step Setting Background The step size selects whether to plot every captured data (step size 1) or to plot only the selected data (step size 2, 4, 8 = every 2, 4, 8 data). Step size 1: detailed graph, slow capturing Step size 2, 4, 8: simplified graph, fast capturing Panel operation 1. Press the Up/Down key and move the cursor to Step size.
GRAPH MODE LCR-8000G Series User Manual Marker Running Graph Measurement (F) Run measurement Panel operation CAPACITANCE VS FREQUENCY FUNCTION F1 300.0n 1. When the configuration is completed, press F4 (Start) to start the graph measurement. F4 250.0n (Hz) 20.0 2. The display changes into graph mode and starts plotting the measurement data. MKR: 32.000 Hz Cs : 250.00nF (F) 80.0 LEVEL: 10.0mV SPEED:FAST 100 RETURN CAPACITANCE VS FREQUENCY 5.
GRAPH MODE LCR-8000G Series User Manual Adjust vertical scale Observe Graph Data Background Background Panel operation When the measured data does not fit into the original vertical scale, use this function so that the LCR-8000G automatically adjusts the scale to include the whole plotted data. 1. If part or all of the plotted data are out of the vertical range, use the automatic fit function. Press F1 (Function), then F2 (Fit).
REMOTE CONTROL LCR-8000G Series User Manual Interface Configuration REMOTE CONTROL Interface Configuration Configure RS-232C interface RS-232C configuration DB-9, Male This chapter describes basic aspects of IEEE488.2 based remote control. Both RS-232C and GPIB interface can be used for remote control. Baud rate 9600 Parity None Data bit 8 Configure RS-232C interface .......................... 108 Stop bit 1 Configure GPIB interface ...............................
REMOTE CONTROL Select GPIB address Configure GPIB interface Connection LCR-8000G Series User Manual 1. Press the Menu key and F5 (System). The system configuration appears. Connect the GPIB cable to the rear panel port: 24-pin female connector.
REMOTE CONTROL LCR-8000G Series User Manual Command Syntax Command Set Compatible standard System command • IEEE488.2, 1992 (fully compatible) • SCPI, 1994 (partially compatible) *cls Clears the Event Status Register and associated status data structure. 2: single space *ese 3: parameter *ese? Sets or returns the current contents of the Standard Event Status Enable Register as an integer in the range 0 to 255.
REMOTE CONTROL *stb? *trg *wai Returns the current contents of the Status Byte with the Master Summary bits as an integer in the range 0 to 255. Bit 6 represents Master Summary Status rather than Request Service. Triggers a direct measurement, but does not return the results to the controller. This is the same as a GET (Group Execute Trigger) command. LCR-8000G Series User Manual :meas:func:minor Returns the second AC function.
REMOTE CONTROL :meas:speed :meas:speed? Selects or returns measurement speed. Send parameter: max, fast, med, slow Return parameter: 0 (max), 1 (fast), 2 (med), 3 (slow) :meas:test:ac Selects AC measurement. :meas:test:rdc Selects Rdc measurement. :meas:test? Returns measurement type. :multi:delay Sets or returns trigger delay time for currently selected step in millisecond.
REMOTE CONTROL LCR-8000G Series User Manual :multi:new Create a new multi-step program. Graph command Example: :multi:new demo (file name demo) :graph :multi:res? Query the results of the test for each step. : graph:func Parameter: 0 (Pass), 1 (Fail Hi), 2 (Fail Lo) Example: 1, +1.5E-7, 0, –0.2E-4 (step 1 failed on high limit, step 2 passed) :multi:run Switches to the multi-step run page. :multi:save Save currently edited file.
REMOTE CONTROL :graph:freq? LCR-8000G Series User Manual Returns the frequency if the sweep mode is drive level Set the drive level if the sweep mode is frequency. Parameter: (.1 volts) .1v, 100m, 1e-1, 1.000000e-1 Set the minimum value for Y-axis in the graph mode. :graph:lo-lim :graph:lev Example: :graph:lev 100m • :graph:lev? :graph:speed? :graph:step NOTE: e1 or e+1 is invalid for the lev command. 2 volts maximum.
REMOTE CONTROL Returns the measurement from the current marker position. :graph:mk? Example: :graph:peak :graph:dip Move the marker to the frequency nearest the supplied value. Print the current graph on an Epson compatible printer. :graph:mkf? Returns the current marker frequency. :graph:print Example: :graph:print Note: the marker must be within the limits of the currently drawn graph. The x-axis must be frequency bound. Go to the graph mode set-up page. Example: :graph:set Redraw the graph.
CALIBRATION LCR-8000G Series User Manual Alternative S/C trimming CALIBRATION Overview Background Calibration (trimming) eliminates stray capacitance and series impedance from the testing fixture. It is required when using the instrument in a new environment, or using a new set of testing fixtures. O/C trimming The testing fixture clips are separated by a distance equal to the normal testing position.
CALIBRATION LCR-8000G Series User Manual 2. Press F1 (O/C Trim) or F2 (S/C Trim) to select the trimming mode. Trim the LCR-8000G F1 F2 Fixture setting Prepare the fixture accordingly. (In order to run a complete trimming, both O/C and S/C trimming have to be done.) O/C trimming 3. The trimming menu appears. S/C trimming S/C trimming SHORT THE TEST LEADS SELECT A CHOICE TO CONTINUE... Alt. S/C trimming DC F1 Spot freq F2 <= 10kHz F3 <= 100kHz F4 All freq F5 Abort F6 4.
CALIBRATION LCR-8000G Series User Manual using to calculate a measurement. However, this measurement is only an approximation. To obtain the most optimized measurement accuracy and to clear the warning message, it is best to perform O/S trimming again, based on the actual measuring frequency being used. 5. The trimming starts and ends automatically.
FAQ LCR-8000G Series User Manual FAQ APPENDIX Q1. The beep keeps sounding. Fuse Replacement A1. The beep sounds according to the pass/fail test result, which in this case is set to repetitive mode. Do one of the following. • • Step Set the test mode to Single (manual trigger), so that the beep sounds only when the test is initiated manually. Press the Sing/Rep key to change the setting. For details, see page55. 1. Take off the power cord and remove the fuse socket using a minus driver.
APPENDIX LCR-8000G Series User Manual O/S Trimming Points All-Frequency O/S Trimming Point List ≦100 kHz O/S Trimming Point List The frequency of the extra trimming point is the measurement frequency you were using before entering the calibration mode. An “O/S Trim Error!” warning should not appear after running an all frequency O/S trimming.
APPENDIX LCR-8000G Series User Manual |Z| Accuracy Chart Over the available frequency bands, the |Z| Accuracy Chart defines the measurement ranges available at specified accuracies. All curves assume that Slow measurement speed is used, that the analyzer has been trimmed at the frequency and level used for measurements, the factory calibration is valid and that the component under test is pure.
APPENDIX |Z| vs L, C Chart LCR-8000G Series User Manual Accuracy Definition |Z|, |Y| L, C, X, B R, G D Q Ɵ Convention Conversion method: CF→|Z| LF→|Z| C Z Freq. 135 136 High Impedance Ae[%]=±((A+0.0000001*Zx)*Kv*Kt) Low Impedance Ae[%]=±((A+0.1/Zx)*Kv*Kt) High Impedance when D < 0.1 Ae[%] = ± (( A + 0.0000001*Zx ) * Kv * Kt) High Impedance when D ≥ 0.1 Ae[%] = ± (((A + 0.0000001*Zx ) * Kv*Kt)* (1 + D 2 ) ) Low Impedance when D < 0.1 Ae[%] = ± (( A + 0.1/Zx ) * Kv * Kt) Low Impedance when D ≥ 0.
APPENDIX LCR-8000G Series User Manual AC≥1~10MHz (LCR-8110G) Specification Test Frequency Basic Accuracy R&G Accuracy LCR-8101G LCR-8105G LCR-8110G R,Z,X,G,Y,B,L,C DC, AC:20Hz~1MHz DC, AC:20Hz~5MHz DC, AC:20Hz~10MHz ±0.1%@1kHz When Qx≧0.1, multiply Ae by Measurable Parameters Measurement Range Drive Signal Level LCR-8101G LCR-8105G (1+ Q2 )for R, G LCR-8110G accuracies. Rac, Rdc, Rs, Rp, Z, Ls, Lp, D, G, B, θ, Cp, Cs, Q, Y, X R,Z,X G, Y, B L C D Q Rdc 0.1mΩ~100MΩ 10ns~1ks 0.1nH~100kH 0.
APPENDIX AC Drive Signal Frequency Accuracy LCD Display Interface GPIB Address Dimensions Weight Power Source Multi Step Operating Environment Storage Environment LCR-8000G Series User Manual 5 Digits, ±0.005% 320×240 Dot Matrix RS-232, GPIB 0~30 inclusive 330 (W) × 170 (H) × 340 (D), Unit: mm Approx. 5kg AC 115V (+10% / -25%), AC 230V (+15% / -14%) (Selectable), 50/60Hz.
APPENDIX LCR-8000G Series User Manual Declaration of Conformity We GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. (1) No. 7-1, Jhongsing Rd., Tucheng City, Taipei County, Taiwan (2) No.
INDEX graph mode............................. 87 configuration..........................88 run .........................................103 tutorial ....................................32 ground symbol ......................... 5 hide drive voltage/current ... 57 horizontal scale setting .......... 90 impedance accuracy chart ......................134 accuracy definition..............136 measurement tip....................34 overview .................................44 inductance accuracy definition......