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LCR-6000 Series User Manual Safety Summary Warning Dangerous When you notice any of the unusual conditions listed below, immediately terminate operation and disconnect the power cable. Please contact the GWINSTEK service center representative for repair of the instrument. If you continue to operate without repairing the instrument, there is a potential fire or shock hazard for operators.
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Safety Summary Operating personnel must not remove instrument Keep Away From Live covers. Component replacement and internal Circuits adjustments must be made by qualified maintenance personnel. Do not replace components with the power cable connected. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even with the power cable is removed.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual Table of Contents Safety Summary ..................i Table of Contents ..................1 Table of Figures ..................8 List of Tables ....................10 1. UNPACKING AND PREPERATION ...........11 Incoming Inspection ................ 11 Environmental Requirements ............12 Cleaning .................... 12 How to Remove the Handle ............
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Table of Contents 2.5.2 Key Lock ................... 19 2.5.3 RS‐232 ..................19 Options ..................... 19 2.6.1 USB host port ................19 2.6.2 DC Bias Voltage ................ 20 3. STARTUP....................21 Front panel ..................21 Rear Panel ..................22 Power On/Off ................. 22 3.3.1 Power On ..................
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LCR-6000 Series User Manual 4.4.1 Trigger Mode [TRIG] .............. 46 4.4.2 Test Mode [MODE] ..............47 4.4.3 Range Mode [RANGE] ............48 4.4.4 Measurement log [LOG] ............48 [ENLARGE DISPLAY ] Page ............50 4.5.1 Enlarge Display ................ 50 4.5.2 Direct Comparison Function ..........
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Table of Contents [SYSTEM CONFIG] Page ............. 69 6.1.1 Setting the system date and time ..........70 6.1.2 Account Setting................. 71 6.1.3 KEY BEEP Setting ..............72 6.1.4 RS-232 baud rate ..............72 6.1.5 Hand Shake ................73 6.1.6 Error Code ................74 6.1.7 Result ..................
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LCR-6000 Series User Manual 11.4 Header and Parameters ..............96 11.5 Command Reference ............... 98 11.6 DISPlay Subsystem ................99 11.6.1 DISP:LINE ................99 11.6.2 DISP:PAGE ................99 11.7 FUNCtion Subsystem ..............101 11.7.1 FUNCtion ................101 11.7.2 FUNCtion:IMPedance:AUTO ..........102 11.7.3 FUNCtion:IMPedance:RANGe ...........
HOLD state............. 28 Table 4-7 Frequency range and resolution ............. 29 Table 4-8 LCR-6300’s predefined test frequencies that can be selected by using INCR+/DECR‐ ..............30 Table 4-9 LCR-6200’s predefined test frequencies that can be selected by using INCR+/DECR‐...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual NPACKING AND PREPERATION This chapter describes how to set up and start the LCR-6000 Series LCR Meter. Incoming Inspection Environmental Requirements Cleaning How to Remove the Handle 1.1 Incoming Inspection After you receive the instrument, perform the following checks during unpacking according to the following procedure: If the external face of the instrument (such as...
UNPACKING AND PREPERATION If an abnormality is detected, contact the company and Note transport the meter to your nearest GW INSTEK Instruments sales or service office. Save the packing box, shock-absorbing material, and packaged items as you received them in case you need to mail the instrument to an authorized GW Instek distributor or service center.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 1.4 How to Remove the Handle A handle kit is attached to the LCR-6000 Series: Figure 1-1 How to remove the handle Retracted Carrying Position Extended Remove Handle (Lift the handle perpendicular to the unit while pulling it in the direction of 1.)
2.1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing an LCR-6000 Series LCR meter. The GW INSTEK LCR-6000 Series is a general-purpose LCR meter for incoming inspection of components, quality control, and laboratory use. The LCR-6000 Series is used for evaluating LCR...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 2.2 Main Specifications and Features 2.2.1 Test Function Cs-Rs, Cs-D, Cp-Rp, Cp-D, Lp-Rp, Lp-Q, Ls-Rs, Ls-Q, Rs-Q, Rp-Q, R-X, DCR, Z-θr, Z-θd, Z-D, Z-Q 2.2.2 Equivalent Circuit Serial and Parallel Table 2-1 Equivalent Circuit Circuit Dissipation Conversion Factor D=2π...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 2.3 Test Signal 2.3.1 Test Signal Frequency LCR-6300: 10Hz~300kHz LCR-6200: 10Hz~200kHz LCR-6100: 10Hz~100kHz LCR-6020: 10Hz~20kHz LCR-6002: 10Hz~2kHz Frequency Accuracy: ±0.01% 2.3.2 Test Signal Level 10.00mV- 2.00V (±10%) CV mode:10.00mV- 2.00V(±6%) 100.0uA- 20.00mA (±10%) CC mode:100.0uA- 20.00mA(±6%) @2VMax DCR: ±1V(2Vpp), Square wave, 3Hz up...
Overview 2.4 Main Functions 2.4.1 Correction Function OPEN/SHORT correction: Eliminates measurement errors due to stray parasitic impedance in the test fixtures. 2.4.2 Comparator Function (Sorting) Bin sort The primary parameter can be sorted into BIN1-BIN9, AUX, OUT and HI/IN/LO for each of the primary measurement parameters.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 2.5 Measurement Assistance Functions 2.5.1 Files Up to 10 setup conditions can be written to/read from the built-in non-volatile memory. 2.5.2 Key Lock The front panel keys can be locked. 2.5.3 RS‐232 Complies with SCPI. 2.6 Options 2.6.1 USB host port Universal serial bus jack, type-A (4 contact positions, contact 1 is on your left);...
Overview Figure 2-1 Disk Ready If the keypad is not needed to enter a numeric value, a screenshot of the meter’s LCD display can be captured and saved to the USB disk by depressing the Enter key. If the screen shot is saved successfully, “Screen saved.” will be shown in the message area at the bottom of the screen.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual TARTUP This chapter describes names and functions of the front panel, rear panel, and screen display and provides the basic procedures for operating the LCR- 6000 Series. Front panel summary Rear panel summary Power On/Off ...
Startup Setup Key BNC Terminal Trigger Key ESC Key USB Disk Port (USB-Host) System Soft-key 3.2 Rear Panel Figure 3-2 Rear Panel Table 3-2 Rear panel description Description Power Cable Receptacle(Outlet) (to LINE) Frame Terminal RS-232C Interface Handler Interface 3.3 Power On/Off 3.3.1 Power On Press the power key for at least 2 seconds.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 3.4 Warm‐up Time LCR-6000 Series is ready to be used as soon as the power-up sequence has completed. However, to achieve the specification accuracy, first warm up the instrument for 30 minutes. 3.5 Connect to the Device Under Test (DUT) The LCR-6000 Series uses a four terminal measurement configuration that provides easy, accurate and stable...
Measure Key EASURE KEY This section includes the following information: MEAS DISPLAY page OPEN/SHORT page LIST SETUP page LIST MEAS page 4.1 [MEAS DISPLAY] Page When the [Measure] key is pressed, the [MEAS DISPLAY] page appears. The following measurement controls can be set.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual Figure 4-1 [MEAS DISPLAY] Page 4.1.1 Measurement Function [FUNC] The LCR-6000 Series simultaneously measures four components of complex impedance (parameters) in a measurement cycle. These include a primary parameter, a secondary parameter and two monitor parameters. NOTE The monitor parameters can be set in the [SETUP] page.
Measure Key Table 4-3 Measurement and Monitor parameter descriptions Parameter Description Capacitance value measured using the series equivalent circuit model Capacitance value measured using the parallel equivalent circuit model Inductance value measured using the series equivalent circuit model Inductance value measured using the parallel equivalent circuit model Equivalent series resistance measured using the series equivalent circuit...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 4.1.2 Impedance Range [RANGE] Impedance range mode To achieve the best measurement result, it is recommended to set the impedance range mode to “Auto range”. When using “Hold range”, errors in measurement results may occur if the measured value exceeds the full scale of the selected range.
Measure Key Table 4-5 Effective measurement range for the impedance range when in HOLD state. Range Impedance Effective measurement range range 10Ω 0 - 10Ω 30Ω 10Ω-100Ω 100Ω 100Ω-316Ω 300Ω 316Ω-1kΩ 1kΩ 1kΩ-3.16kΩ 3kΩ 3.16kΩ-10kΩ 10kΩ 10kΩ-31.6kΩ 30kΩ 31.6kΩ-100kΩ () 100kΩ...
INCR + Increments the impedance range in the HOLD mode DECR - Decrements the impedance range in the HOLD mode 4.1.3 Test Frequency [FREQ] LCR-6300: 10Hz~300kHz LCR-6200: 10Hz~200kHz LCR-6100: 10Hz~100kHz LCR-6020: 10Hz~20kHz LCR-6002: 10Hz~2kHz Table 4-7 Frequency range and resolution...
Be used to select between predefined measuring frequencies. DECR - Refer to Table 4-8, Table 4-9, Table 4-10, Table 4-11, Table 4-12. Table 4-8 LCR-6300’s predefined test frequencies that can be selected by using INCR+/DECR‐ INCR+/DECR- 10Hz 50Hz 60Hz 100Hz...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual Table 4-12 LCR-6002’s predefined test frequencies that can be selected by using INCR+/DECR‐ INCR+/DECR- 10Hz 50Hz 60Hz 100Hz 120Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4.1.4 Trigger Mode [TRIG] LCR-6000 Series supports four trigger modes: INT (internal), EXT (external), MAN (manual) and BUS (RS- 232).
Measure Key 4.1.5 Test Signal Voltage/Current Level [LEVEL] The LCR-6000 Series’ test signal voltage/current level can be set as the effective value (RMS value) of a sine wave of the test frequency from the unit’s internal oscillator. When a constant voltage or current level measurement is performed, an asterisk mark (*) appears at the end of the LEVEL display.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 4.1.6 Measurement Speed [SPEED] SLOW, MED and FAST can be selected for LCR-6000 Series. SLOW mode will result in more stable and accurate measurement results. Procedure for setting measurement speed mode Step 1. Press the [Measure] key. Step 2.
Measure Key 26.5 88.5 24.5 100k 88.5 24.5 300k 88.5 24.5 4.1.7 Measurement log [LOG] The LCR-6000 has an internal data buffer that record up to 10000 measurement readings. These readings can be saved to an external USB drive in a .csv file format. These readings can then be opened on a PC using software such as Windows Excel.
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LCR-6000 Series User Manual SAVE TO USB Saves the recorded readings in the buffer to an external USB flash drive. The internal buffer is cleared after this operation. CLEAR Clears the internal buffer. BUFFER SAVE & STOP Stops the recording and saves the recorded readings in the internal buffer to an external USB flash drive.
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Measure Key Before saving the recorded readings in the internal buffer to the external USB flash drive, remember to plug the external USB drive into the USB port on the front panel. The recorded readings will be saved in a subdirectory named MEAS DATA, whose parent directory will have the same name as the LCR-6000 model being used.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 4.2 [OPEN/SHORT] Page When you press the [Measure] key and the [OPEN SHORT] soft-key, the [ OPEN SHORT ] page appears. In this page, the OPEN/SHORT/SPOT correction for correcting the stray admittance and residual impedances can be performed. The OPEN and SHORT function performs open or short correction over a range of fixed trimming points.
Measure Key 4.2.1 Open Correction [OPEN] The LCR-6000 Series’ OPEN correction capability cancels errors due to the stray admittance (G, B) in parallel with the device under test (Refer to Figure 4-3). Figure 4-3 Stray Admittance The OPEN correction data is taken at all preset frequency points, independent of the test frequency you set.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual During the measurement, an “LCR OPEN measurement in progress” dialog message is shown on the display. When the measurement has finished, “Correction finished” is displayed. During the measurement, you can press the [ABORT] soft-key to abort the OPEN correction. Step 7.
Measure Key Step 4. Press the [MEAS SHORT] or [DCR SHORT] soft-key, a dialog message, “Short-circuit the test terminals”, will appear. Step 5. Connect the test fixture to the BNC terminals and short-circuit the test terminals. Step 6. Press the [OK] soft-key. The LCR-6000 measures the short impedances (inductances and resistance) at the all test frequency points.
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LCR-6000 Series User Manual Step 4. Press the [MEAS OPEN] soft-key. A dialog message, “Open-circuit the test terminals”, will appear. Step 5. Connect the test fixture to the BNC terminals. Do not connect the DUT to the test fixture. Step 6. Press the [OK] soft-key.
Measure Key 4.3 [LIST SETUP] Page Press the [Measure] key and press the [LIST SETUP] soft-key to open the [LIST SETUP] page. The List Measure feature can perform automatic sweep measurements by sweeping the frequency or signal level through a maximum 10 list points. Before using the List Measure feature, you have to configure the list setup.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 4.3.2 Test Mode [MODE] The [LIST MEAS] page will execute a list of up to 10 swept frequency or amplitude tests. When [MODE] is set to SEQ and [TRIG] is set to MAN, the [LIST MEAS] function will automatically execute each test step on the list in sequence until the last step is executed.
Measure Key 4.3.3 List Measurement Parameters The list parameter used for the list measurement can be the measurement frequency or the signal level [V/A]. Use the list point field to specify the list measurement parameter. To specify the list sweep measurement parameter Step 1.
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LCR-6000 Series User Manual Step 5. Enter the list point value (maybe the frequency value or the signal level voltage/current value). When you enter the frequency value, the soft-key labels change to unit labels (Hz, kHz). When you enter the signal level voltage value, you don’t need to enter units.
Measure Key 4.4 [LIST MEAS] Page The [LIST MEAS] page will appear when you press the [Measure] key and then the [LIST MEAS] soft-key. Figure 4-6 [LIST MEAS] Page On the [LIST MEAS] page, the list points are swept and the measurement results are compared to the limits.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual Trigger mode When entering LIST MEAS for the first time, the system will set Trig Mode to MAN and automatically performs a measurement. Trig Mode Function Internal Trigger. All ten list points are swept continuous. Manual Trigger. Each time the instrument is triggered by [Trig] key, the list points are swept one by one.
Measure Key There are 4 available trigger modes in the [LIST MEAS] page. Trigger Modes Function Trigger by the meter’s internal trigger source. Trigger by pressing the trigger button. Trigger by sending a signal to the trigger pin on the handler interface. Trigger by the RS-232 port.
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LCR-6000 Series User Manual Soft-key Function SAVE & STOP Stops the recording and saves the recorded readings in the internal buffer to an external USB flash drive. The internal buffer will be cleared after the save operation. If an external USB flash drive is not plugged in, the meter will not stop the ongoing recording.
Measure Key 4.5 [ENLARGE DISPLAY] Page Only four measurement values will be shown in this simplified display mode: The primary measurement parameters, the secondary measurement parameters and two monitored parameters such as △, △%, Iac or Vac, etc. 4.5.1 Enlarge Display Press the ENLARGE soft-key in the [MEAS DISPLAY] to enter the [ENLARGE DISPLAY] mode (simplified display mode);...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual Figure 4-7 [ENLARGE DISPLAY] Page 4.5.2 Direct Comparison Function The Direct Comparison function can be turned on in the [BIN SETUP] page. When the number of bins is set to 1 in the [BIN SETUP] page, the Direct Comparison function will be activated for the [ENLARGE DISPLAY] mode.
Setup Key ETUP KEY This section includes the following information: MEAS SETUP page BIN SETUP page BIN MEAS page BIN COUNT page Every time or everywhere you can press the [Setup] key to open the [MEAS SETUP] page.
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LCR-6000 Series User Manual In the [MEAS SETUP] Page, you can configure each of the following measurement controls with the cursor placed in the corresponding field. Measurement Function [FUNC] Impedance range [RANGE] Test Frequency [FREQ] Trigger Mode [TRIG] ...
Setup Key 5.1.1 Source Output Impedance [SRC RES] The Source output impedance can be set to 30Ω, 50Ω or 100Ω. If you use LCR-6000 Series to test a smaller inductor, please use 30Ω. If you need to compare test results with Keysight E4980A, select 100Ω.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 5.1.3 DC Bias Voltage [BIAS] This function will apply a DC bias voltage onto the DUT while LCR meter is performing its AC measurement on the DUT. The settable DC bias voltage range is from - 2.5V ~ 2.5V.
Setup Key To set up the Auto LCZ Function Step 1. Press the [Setup] key Step 2. Use the cursor key to select [AUTO LCZ] field Step 3. Use the soft-keys to turn on/off the Auto LCZ Function. Soft-key Function Turn off the Auto LCZ Function Turn on the Auto LCZ Function.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual θd Phase angle Resistance (=Rs) Reactance Conductance Sustenance Absolute value of admittance 5.1.6 Measurement Delay [DELAY] This setting decides how long the meter will wait to commence a measurement after the trigger signal is received. Settable range: 0ms to 60s. 5.1.7 AUTO LEVEL CONTROL [ALC] The automatic level control (ALC) feature adjusts the voltage across the DUT or the current through the DUT...
Setup Key 5.2 [BIN SETUP] Page Press [Setup] key and press the [BIN SETUP] soft-key to open [BIN SETUP] page. This page allows you to configure the LCR-6000 Series’ built-in comparator. The built-in comparator can sort DUTs into a maximum of 10 levels (BIN1 through BIN9 and OUT) using up to nine sets of primary parameter limits along with one set of secondary parameter limits.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual Figure 5-2 [BIN SETUP] Page 5.2.1 Measurement Function [FUNC] The LCR-6000 Series simultaneously measures four components of the complex impedance (parameters) in a measurement cycle. These include primary parameter, secondary parameter and two monitor parameters. Please refer to the 4.1 [MEAS DISPLAY] Page section on 24 for details.
Setup Key Figure 5-3 Page Comparator Workflow Sorting Start COMP=ON BIN1 <Primary<BIN1 …. BIN9 <Primary<BIN9 AUX=ON AUX=ON Lower<Secondary<Upper Lower<Secondary<Upper Display: OUT AUX NG Display: BIN1-9 AUX NG Display: BIN1-9 OK Display: OUT NG Output: NG Output: NG Output: BIN_1 or BIN_2 … Output: NG S_OVER S_OVER...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 5.2.3 Auxiliary Bin [AUX] After AUX is turned on, DUTs that do not fall within the primary parameter limit values are sorted as OUT. In addition, DUTs that fall within the primary parameter limits but are out of the secondary parameter limits are sorted into the auxiliary (AUX) bin.
Setup Key and PER compare modes. Use the number keys to enter the value and the unit. Absolute mode[ABS] Absolute value (Δ) = UNKNOWN value – nominal value Figure 5-4 Absolute mode Includes the point ● ○ Excludes the point Percentage mode [PER] Deviation percentages (%) = Absolute value (Δ)/nominal value ×...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual Sequential mode[SEQ] Figure 5-6 Sequential mode Includes the point ● ○ Excludes the point In Sequential mode, the comparison limit values are based on the absolute value of the measurement. The nominal value does not need to participate in operation. To set up the comparator limit mode Step 1.
Setup Key 5.2.5 Nominal value for tolerance mode You must configure the nominal value when you use tolerance mode as the limit mode for the primary parameter. In sequential mode the nominal value does not affect sorting. In sequential mode, you do not need to configure the nominal value.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual Soft-key Function 1-BINS Set to 1 bin 2-BINS Set to 2 bins 3-BINS Set to 3 bins 4-BINS Set to 4 bins 5-BINS Set to 5 bins 6-BINS Set to 6 bins 7-BINS Set to 7 bins 8-BINS Set to 8 bins 9-BINS...
Setup Key Figure 5-7 [BIN MEAS] Page This page provides the following information: FUNC, RANGE, FREQ, LEVEL, TRIG, LEVEL, SPEED: These conditions can be set from [MEAS DISPLAY] page. Comparator function ON/OFF [COMP]. Auxiliary bin ON/OFF [AUX]. 5.3.1 Comparator Function ON/OFF LCR-6000 built-in comparator can sort DUTs into a maximum of 10 bins (BIN1 to BIN9 and OUT) using a...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual Soft-key Function Turns OFF the COMP function Turns ON the COMP function 5.3.2 Auxiliary Bin [AUX] After AUX is turned on, DUTs that do not fall within the primary parameter limit values are sorted as OUT. In addition, DUTs that fall within the primary parameter limits but out of the secondary parameter limits are sorted into the auxiliary (AUX) bin.
Setup Key 5.4.1 Counter Function [COUNT] The number of DUTs sorted into each bin is counted while the unit sorts the DUTs into the appropriate bins using the comparator function. When the maximum count of 99999999 is reached, the counting operation stops and the overflow message “--------”...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual YSTEM CONFIGURATIONS This section includes the following information: SYSTEM CONFIG page SYSTEM INFO page SYSTEM SERVICE page 6.1 [SYSTEM CONFIG] Page When the [Measure] or [Setup] key is pressed, followed by the [SYSTEM] bottom soft-key, the [SYSTEM CONFIG] page appears.
System Configurations Figure 6-1 [SYSTEM CONFIG] Page 6.1.1 Setting the system date and time LCR-6000 Series features a built-in 24-hour clock. To change the date Step 1. Press the [Measure] or [Setup] key. Step 2. Press the [SYSTEM] bottom soft-key. Step 3.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual Soft-key Function HOUR INCR+ Increases the hour in steps of 1. HOUR DECR- Decreases the hour in steps of 1. MINUTE INCR+ Increases the minute in steps of 1. MINUTE INCR- Decreases the minute in steps of 1. SECOND DECR+ Increases the second in steps of 1.
System Configurations If you forget your password, please contact your local NOTE GW Instek distributor or GWInstek at www.gwinstek.com / marketing@goodwill.com.tw. 6.1.3 KEY BEEP Setting Key tone settings. To set up the beep feature Step 1. Press the [Measure] or [Setup] key.
PC first before returning the result string of the command. Example: PC sends idn? The meter returns: idn? LCR-6300 RevC1.0 To set up the Hand Shake feature Step 1. Press the [Measure] or [Setup] key.
System Configurations 6.1.6 Error Code If the error code setting is set to on, the meter will return error codes if the wrong command or an invalid command is received to help you to debug your control program. "*E00", //No error "*E01", //"Bad command", "*E02", //"Parameter error", "*E03", //"Missing parameter",...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 6.1.7 Result If the Result setting it set to Auto, the meter will automatically send out the measurement results each time a test is finished; this setting is convenient especially when the meter is working with a sorting machine. The meter will start a test after receiving the trigger signal and then returns the test result to the sorting machine without the need to receive a ‘fetch?’...
System Configurations 6.1.9 DEFAULT SET To reset setting values (MEAS SETUP) and offset values (OPEN SHORT) to factory default, use the DEFAULT SET setting. The device can be quickly restored to its factory settings. Default settings: (MEAS SETUP): FUNC: Cp-D FREQ: 1kHz LEVEL: 1V RANGE: AUTO...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 6.2 [SYSTEM INFO] Page When the [Measure] or [Setup] key is pressed followed by [SYSTEM] bottom soft-key, and then the [SYSTEM INFO] soft-key, the [SYSTEM INFO] page appears. There are no configurable options in the [SYSTEM INFO] page. Figure 6-2 [SYSTEM INFO] Page...
File Operation ILE OPERATION This chapter provides information on the file operation of the LCR-6000 Series. You can save up to 10 files into the internal non-volatile memory. 7.1 [FILE] Page When the [Setup] key is pressed followed by the [FILE] bottom soft-key, the [FILE] page appears.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 7.1.1 [MEDIA] The Media field is used to select the media source from either the meter’s internal memory or an external USB flash drive. A maximum of up to 10 files can be accessed from either source. Step 1.
File Operation 7.1.3 Auto save data to last file [AUTO SAVE] You can save the modified data into the last used file when the instrument power key is pressed. To turn on/off the AUTO SAVE function Step 1. Press the [Setup] key. Step 2.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual ANDLER INTERFACE This chapter provides information about the LCR-6000 Series’ built-in handler interface. It includes: Pin Assignment Circuit Diagram Timing Chart The LCR-6000 Series’ built-in handler interface outputs signals that indicate the end of a measurement cycle, the result of bin sorting by the comparator.
Handler Interface 8.1 Pin Assignment Figure 8-1 Pin Assignment Output Pins Table 8-1 Handler Interface Signals ~ Output Pins Pin names Signal descriptions The sorting result is within bin1. O_BIN_1 Active low. The sorting result is within bin2. O_BIN_2 Active low. The sorting result is within bin3.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual Over fail occurs on the secondary measurement parameter. Active O_S_OVER low. (The signal on this pin is available only after AUX is turned on.) Over fail occurs on the primary measurement parameter. Active O_P_OVER low. The logic state of this pin = O_P_HI OR O_P_LO.
Handler Interface 8.2 Connection Electrical parameters Interface power requirements: +12.4V~36VDC, 0.2A(Min). Output circuit: Built-in pull-up resistors are internally connected to the collector pin of the output transistors. The output pins are isolated by photocouplers. Input pins: Isolated by photocouplers. Warning: To avoid damaging the interface, ensure the external power does not exceed the +12.4~36V input range.
Examples XAMPLES This chapter covers basic measurement procedures as well as basic L, C, and R measurement theory. It also offers various measurement hints. After the descriptions of basic measurement procedures, practical measurement examples are shown using LCR-6000 Series. 9.1 Basic Measurement Procedure The following flow chart shows the basic procedures used to measure the impedance of capacitors, inductors, resistors, and other components.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual Figure 9-1 Basic Measurement Procedure Start Setup measurement conditions: [FUNC] [LEVEL] [FREQ] Connect the test fixture CORRECTIONS OPEN TEST SHORT TEST Connect DUT Perform measurement 9.2 Example This paragraph describes a practical example of measuring a ceramic capacitor. The basic procedure flow to perform this measurement is the same as the Basic Measurement Procedure described previously.
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Examples Step 1. Turn the LCR-6000 Series ON. Step 2. Set up the measurement conditions by filling in the fields on the MEAS DISPLAY page. Move to the FUNC field using the cursor keys and choose Cs-D. Move to the FREQ field using the cursor ...
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LCR-6000 Series User Manual Move to the SHORT TEST or SPOT field using the cursor keys. Connect the clips to a shorting bar as shown below: Press the [MEAS SHORT] soft-key and then the [OK] soft-key. Wait until the “Correction finished” message is displayed.
Examples performed continuously by the internal trigger, and the measured Cs and D values of the capacitors are displayed as shown below: Figure 9-2 Measurement results...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual EMOTE CONTROL This chapter provides the following information to remotely control the LCR- 6000 Series via the RS-232C: About RS-232 Select Baud Rate About SCPI LCR-6000 Series can use the RS-232 interface to communicate with the computer to complete all the instrument functions.
Remote Control Figure 10-2 PC - LCR-6000 Series connection uses a null modem connection Pin2 RxD Pin2 Pin3 TxD Pin3 Pin5 GND Pin5 Make sure the controller you connect to LCR-6000 Series also uses these settings. The RS-232 interface transfers data using: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 10.3 SCPI Language Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) is fully supported by the RS-232 interface. LCR-6000 Series ONLY supports the SCPI Language. NOTE:...
Command Reference OMMAND REFERENCE 11.1 Terminator :The EOI line is asserted by New Line or ASCII Line Feed character. <NL> (Decimal 10, Hex 0x0A, or ASCII ‘\n’) 11.2 Notation Conventions and Definitions The following conventions and definitions are used in this chapter to describe RS-232 operation.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual Figure 11-1 Command Tree Example function :imp? :mon1 :imp :type {…} rang? Example: function:imp:type Cp-D function Subsystem Command Level 2 type Level 3 Cp-D Parameter The basic rules of the command tree are as follows. Letter case (upper and lower) is ignored. ...
Command Reference Command abbreviations: Every command and character parameter has at least two forms, a short form and a long form. In some cases they will be the same. The short form is obtained using the following rules. A) If the long form has four characters or less, the long form and short form are the same.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual Headers can be of the long form or the short form. The long form allows easier understanding of the program code and the short form allows more efficient use of the computer. Parameters may be of two types as follows. (A) Character Data and String Data Character data consists of ASCII characters.
Command Reference 11.5 Command Reference All commands in this reference are fully explained and listed in the following functional command order. DISPlay Subsystem FUNCtion Subsystem FREQuency Subsystem VOLTage Subsystem APERture Subsystem FETCh Subsystem COMParator Subsystem ...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 11.6 DISPlay Subsystem The DISP Subsystem command group sets the display page. Figure 11-2 Command Tree Example 11.6.1 DISP:LINE The :LINE command enters an arbitrary comment line of up to 30 ASCII characters in the comment field. Command Syntax DISP:LINE “<string>”...
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Command Reference COUNT. LISTMEAS [or LIST] Sets the display page to LIST MEAS. SETUP [or MSET] Sets the display page to MEAS SETUP. CORRECTION [or CSET] Sets the display page to CORRECTION. BINSETUP [or BSET] Sets the display page to BIN SETUP.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 11.7 FUNCtion Subsystem The FUNCtion subsystem command group sets the measurement function, the measurement range, monitors parameter control. Figure 11-3 FUNCtion Subsystem Tree FUNCtion {Cs-Rs,Cs-D, Cp-Rp,Cp-D, Lp-Rp,Lp-Q, Ls-Rs,Ls-Q, R-Q,R-X, Z-thr(Z-θr),Z-Thd(Z-θd) Z-D,Z-Q, DCR} :IMPedance {on,off,1,0} :AUTO <integer> :RANGe :DCR :AUTO...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual Query Response <0-8><NL> Example SEND> FUNC:DCR:RANG?<NL> RET> 0<NL> 11.7.5 FUNCtion:RANGe:AUTO The FUNCtion:RANGe:AUTO command sets the auto range to ON or OFF. Command FUNC:RANGe:AUTO {off(hold),on(auto),NOMinal} Syntax Parameter Where, {off(hold),on(auto),NOMinal} is: off(or hold): Sets the auto range to off. on(or auto): Sets the auto range to on.
Command Reference FREQuency Subsystem The FREQuency command sets the oscillator frequency. The FREQuency? query returns the current test frequency setting. Figure 11-4 FREQ Subsystem Command Tree {value,MIN,MAX} [:CW] FREQuency Command FREQ[:CW] {<value>,MIN,MAX} Syntax Parameter Where, <value> Is the numeric data (NR1 integer, NR2fix float or NR3 floating point).
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 11.8 LEVel Subsystem The Level subsystem sets the oscillator’s output voltage/current level and source output impedance. Figure 11-5 LEVel Subsystem Command Tree 11.8.1 LEVel:VOLTage (=VOLTage[:LEVel]) The LEVel:VOLTage or VOLTage[:LEVel] command sets the oscillator’s output voltage level. Command LEVel:VOLTage {<value>,MIN,MAX} Syntax...
Command Reference 11.8.2 LEVel:CURRent (=CURRent[:LEVel]) The LEVel:CURRent or CURRent[:LEVel] command sets the oscillator’s output current level. Command LEVel:CURRent {<value>,MIN,MAX} Syntax or CURRent:LEVel {<value>,MIN,MAX} Parameter Where, <value> Is the numeric data (NR1, NR2 or NR3). MIN Sets to the minimum value of current. MAX Sets to the maximum value of current.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual Note The suffix unit can’t be used with this command. This command CANNOT be used in LIST SWEEP. DISPLAY page and CORRECTION page. 11.8.4 LEVel:ALC (=AMPlitude:ALC) The LEVel:ALC or AMPlitude:ALC command enables the Automatic Level Control (ALC).
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 11.10 FETCh Subsystem The FETCh subsystem command group is a sensor-only command which retrieves the measurement data taken by measurement(s) initiated by a trigger, and places the data into the output buffer. Figure 11-7 FETCh Subsystem Command Tree IMPedance? FETCh MAIN?
Command Reference 11.10.2 FETCh:IMPedance? The FETCh:IMPedance? query sets the latest measurement data of the primary parameter, secondary parameter, monitor1 and monitor2 results into the output buffer. Query Syntax FETCh:IMPedance? Query Response <NR3:primary value>,<NR3:secondary value>, <NR3:monitor1>,<NR3:monitor2>,<comparator result> Example SEND> FETC:IMP?<NL> RET> +2.61788e-11,+5.45442e-01,+3.88651e+05, +0.00000e+00,BIN1,AUX-OK, OK<NL>...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual Example SEND> FETC:MON?<NL> RET> +3.88651e+05,+0.00000e+00<NL> (0: The monitor 2 is OFF) 11.10.6 FETCh:LIST? The FETCh:LIST? query sets the latest LIST measurement data of the primary parameters, secondary parameters and comparator results into the output buffer. Only applicable when in the [LIST MEAS] page view. Query Syntax FETCh:LIST? Query Response...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 11.11.1 COMParator:STATe The COMParator:STATe command sets the comparator function to ON or OFF. Command COMParator:STATe {ON,OFF,1,0} Syntax Parameter Where, ON or 1 Sets the comparator to ON OFF or 0 Sets the comparator to OFF Example SEND>...
Command Reference Example SEND> COMP:AUX?<NL> RET> on<NL> 11.11.4 COMParator:BINS The COMParator:BINS command sets the total number of bins. Command COMParator:BINS <value> Syntax Parameter Where,{value} is: NR1 (1 to 9) Example SEND> COMP:BINS 3<NL> Query Syntax COMParator:BINS? Query Response <NR1> (1 to 9) Example SEND>...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual Query Syntax COMParator:TOLerance:BIN? <n> Parameter Where,<n> is: NR1 (1 to 9): Bin number Query Response <NR3:low limit>,<NR3:high limit> Example SEND> COMP:TOL:BIN? 2<NL> RET> 1.00000e-06,2.00000E-6<NL> 11.11.7 COMParator:SLIM The COMParator:SLIM or COMParator:secondary command sets the LOW/HIGH limit values for the secondary parameter. Command COMParator:SLIM <low value>,<high value>...
Command Reference 11.11.9 COMParator:OPEN The :COMParator:OPEN command selects the open condition for main parameter. Command COMParator:OPEN {OFF,2,5,10,20,50} Syntax Parameter Where, Turns the beeper off. 2,5,10,20,50 The percent range value Example SEND> COMP:OPEN 2<NL> Query Syntax COMParator:OPEN? Query Response {OFF,2,5,10,20,50} Example SEND>...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual Query Response {FREQ,VOLT,CURR} Example SEND> LIST:PARA?<NL> RET> FREQ<NL> 11.12.2 LIST:STAT The LIST:STAT command turns on/off the specified sweep point. Command LIST:STAT <n>,{ON,OFF,1,0} Syntax Parameter Where,<n> is: NR1(1 to 10): List sweep point ON or 1 Set this point to ON OFF or 0 Set this point to OFF Example SEND>...
Command Reference Parameter Where,<n> is: NR1(1 to 10): List sweep point Query Response {on,off},<point value>,{A,B,- },<NR3:low>,<NR4:high> Example SEND> LIST:BAND? 1<NL> RET> on,1.00000e+03,A,1.000000E-9,2.000000E- 9<NL> 11.13 CORRection Subsystem The CORRection subsystem command group sets the correction function, including the OPEN, SHORT and LOAD correction settings. Note The CORRection subsystem CANNOT work in [LIST MEAS] page.
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 11.13.2 CORRection:OPEN:STATe The CORRection:OPEN:STATe command sets the OPEN correction function to ON or OFF. Command CORRection:OPEN:STATe {ON,OFF,1,0} Syntax Parameter Where, {ON,OFF,1,0} is: ON, 1 When the function is ON OFF,0 When the function is OFF Example SEND>...
Command Reference 11.13.5 CORRection:SPOT:FREQuency The CORRection:SPOT:FREQuency command sets the frequency point for the specified frequency point correction. Command CORRection:SPOT:FREQuendy <value> Syntax Parameter Where, <value> is: value NR1,NR2 or NR3:Frequecny value. A suffix multiplier can be used with this command. But the unit “Hz”...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 11.14 TRIGger Subsystem The TRIGger subsystem command group is used to enable a measurement or a sweep measurement, and to set the trigger mode. Figure 11-11 TRIGger Subsystem Command Tree [:IMMediate] TRIGger {INT,MAN,EXT,BUS} :S OURce <float value>,min,max :DELAY(DLY) 11.14.1 TRIGger[:IMMediate] The TRIGger:IMMediate command causes the trigger to execute a...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 11.16 FILE Subsystem The FILE subsystem command group executes the file operation. Figure 11-13 FILE Subsystem Command Tree <File No.> :S AVE FILE <File No.> :LOAD <File No.> :DELete 11.16.1 FILE? The FILE? query returns the file number used by the system. Query Syntax FILE? Query Response...
Command Reference The FILE:LOAD <n> command recalls all user settings from specified file. Command FILE:LOAD <File No.> Syntax Parameter Where, <File No.> is: NR1 (0 to 9) Example SEND> FILE:LOAD 0<NL> 11.16.4 FILE:DELete Command FILE:DELete <File No.> Syntax Parameter Where, <File No.> is: NR1 (0 to 9) Example SEND>...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 11.18.2 SYSTem:CODE The SYSTem:CODE command feeds back error codes for each sent command. Command SYSTem:CODE {on,off} Syntax Example SEND> SYST:CODE ON<NL> Query Syntax SYSTem:CODE? Query Response {on,off} Example SEND> SYST:CODE?<NL> RET> OFF<NL> 11.18.3 SYSTem:KEYLock SYSTem:KEYLock command unlocks the keypad. Command SYST:KEYLOCK OFF Syntax...
Command Reference 11.19.2 *TRG The *TRG command (trigger command) performs the same function as the Group Execute Trigger command. Command *TRG Syntax Query Response <primary value>,<secondary value>,<comparator result> Example SEND> *TRG RET> +5.56675e-11,+7.25470e-01,OUT Note This command can be used in BUS trigger mode. *TRG = TRIG;:FETC? 11.19.3 *SAV *SAV = FILE:SAVE...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual PECIFICATION This chapter describes the specifications and supplemental performance characteristics of the LCR-6000 Series: Specifications Dimensions Accuracy is defined as meeting all of the following conditions: Temperature: 23 ºC±5 ºC Humidity: <70% R.H. Zeroing: Open and Short Correction Warm up time is 30 min or more.
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100.0Hz ≦ F ≦ 999.9Hz 0.1Hz 1.000kHz ≦ F ≦ 9.999kHz 10.00kHz ≦ F ≦ 99.99kHz 10Hz 100.0kHz ≦F ≦ 300.0kHz 100Hz Frequency Accuracy: ±0.01% 4 digit resolution LCR-6300’s open/short trimming frequency point list 1.2k 1.5k 2.5k 100k 120k 150k 200k...
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LCR-6000 Series User Manual LCR-6020’s open/short trimming frequency point list 1.2k 1.5k 2.5k LCR-6002’s open/short trimming frequency point list 1.2k 1.5k Display Range Parameter Display Range 0.00001uH ~ 9999.99H 0.00001pF ~ 9999.99mF R, X, |Z| 0.00001Ω ~ 99.9999MΩ G, B, |Y| 0.01nS ~ 999.999S 0.00001 ~ 9.99999 0.00001 ~ 99999.9...
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Specification Ranging: Auto, Hold and Nominal range. Total 9 Ranges. Equivalent Circuit: Serial and Parallel OPEN/SHORT Test : OPEN/SHORT Zeroing (ALL,SPOT) Files: built-in 10 files and USB Disk 10 files, 9999 Log File, 999 Picture File, 10000 Data (.csv) Beep Feature: OFF/PASS/FAIL Trigger Mode: Internal, Manual, External and...
Accuracy CCURACY This section will explain the meter’s accuracy, measurement tolerance and how to test the meter’s performance. It includes: Accuracy Factors that decide accuracy The meters’ accuracy is affected by the tolerances from measurement stability, temperature variation, circuit linearity and the measurement repeatability. The meter’s accuracy verification needs to be done under the following circumstances: Warming up time: ≥...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 13.1 Accuracy 13.1.1 L, C, R |Z| Measurement Accuracy The accuracies of L, C, R, |Z| is equal to A , which is defined by: = ±[A×A )×100+K ]×K Basic measurement accuracy : Basic accuracy correction factor : Impedance factor a : Impedance factor b : Temperature factor...
Accuracy 13.1.3 Accuracy for Q Q’s accuracy is defined below: (when Q ×D <1) Where: is the measured Q value. is D’s accuracy. 13.1.4 Accuracy for ‘s accuracy is defined below: [deg] ...
LCR-6000 Series User Manual 13.1.6 Accuracy for R When D (measured D value)≤0.1 The accuracy of R is defined as: ×D [Ω] = 2πfL Where: is the measured X value[]. is the measured C value[F]. is the measured L value[H]. is D’s accuracy.
Accuracy Figure 13-1 The basic measurement accuracy A If the accuracy for the spot you are searching for falls right on the line, e.g. the horizontal thick line between values 0.25 and 0.65, then use the smaller value, 0.25, for the basic accuracy of the spot you are searching for.
Accuracy Table 13-2 Temperature correction factor K Temp (ºC) Table 13-3 Correction factor for interpolated open/short trimming K Test frequency When test frequency equals to the open/short trimming frequency When test frequency is not equal to 0.0003 the open/short trimming frequency Please refer to 12.1 general specification section for what the open/short trimming frequency points are for each LCR-6000 models.
Type of Product: Precision LCR Meter Model Number: LCR-6300, LCR-6200, LCR-6100, LCR-6020, LCR-6002 are herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Law of Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU) and Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU).
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