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1. SPOT STATe A SHORt H BE FREQuency OPEN Ir 11 13 1 CORRection OPEN The CORRection OPEN command execute all preset OPEN correction data measurement points Command CORRection OPEN Syntax Example SEND gt CORRection OPEN lt NL gt 116 GW INSTEK 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 Commend 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 CORR OPEN STATe ON lt NL gt RET gt open lt NL gt Query Syntax CORRection OPEN STATe Query Response on off Example SEND CORR OPEN STATe lt NL gt RET on lt NL gt 11 13 3 CORRection SHORt The CORRection SHORt command execute all preset SHORT correction data measurement points Command CORRection SHORt Syntax Example SEND CORRection SHOR lt NL gt RET short lt NL gt 11 13 4 CORRection SHORt STATe The CORRection SHORt STATe command sets the SHORT correction function to ON or OFF oe CORRection SHORt 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 gt CORR SHOR STATe ON lt NL gt Query Syntax CORRection SHOR S
2. Soft key Function FAST 40 times sec MED 10 times sec SLOW 3 times sec 4 1 7 Measurement log LOG 32 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 When the LOG function is active the display is fixed to the MEAS DISPLAY screen The FUNC FREQ and LEVEL settings are also fixed and cannot be changed Procedure for setting Log Step 1 Press the Measure key Step2 Use the left right cursor keys to select the LOG status field Step 3 Use the START LOG soft keys to start a new log Soft key Function START LOG To start a new measurement log GW INSTEK Step 4 LCR 6000 Series User Manual After a new log has started the measurement readings will be recorded into the meter s internal buffer The options in the following table are available during this recording process Soft key Function STOP Stops the recording and temporarily saves the logs into the buffer An exclamation mark will be added after the record counts in the LOG status field to remind you that there are recorded readings in the buffer that have not yet been processed SAVE TO USB Saves the recorded readings in the buffer to an external USB flash drive The internal buffer is cleare
3. 1k 1 2k 1 5k 2k 2 5k 3k 4k 5k 6k 8k 10k 12k 15k 20k 25k 30k 40k 50k 60k _ 80k 100k 120k 150k 200k 250k 300k LCR 6200 s open short trimming frequency point list 10 12 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 80 100 120 150 200 1250 1300 1400 1500 600 800 1k 1 2k LSK 2k 2 5k 3k Ak 5k 6k 8k 10k 12k 15k 20k 25k 30k 40k 50k 60k 80k 100k 120k 150k 200k LCR 6100 s open short trimming frequency point list 10 12 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 80 100 120 150 200 250 300 400 500 600 800 1k 1 2k 1 5k 2k 2 5k 3k 4k 5k 6k 8k 10k 12k 15k 20k 25k 30k 40k 50k ok 80k 100k 126 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual LCR 6020 s open short trimming frequency point list 10 12 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 80 100 120 150 1200 250 1300 400 1500 1600 _ 800 1k 1 2k 1 5k 2k 25k 3k 4k 5k 6k 8k 10k 12k 15k 20k LCR 6002 s open short trimming frequency point list 10 12 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 80 100 120 150 1200 250 1300 400 1500 1600 _ 800 1k 1 2k 1 5k 2k Measurement Range Parameter Measurement Range L 0 00001uH 9999 99H C 0 0000 Tp 9999 99mF R X Z 0 000012 99 9999MQ G B Y 0 01nS 999 9998 D 0 00001 9 99999 Q 0 00001 99999 9 0d 179 999 179 99
4. 264 4 129 GW INSTEK Accuracy 13 Accu RACY This section will explain the meter s accuracy measurement tolerance and how to test the meter s performance It includes e Accuracy e 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 2 30 minutes Perform Open Short calibration correctly after warming up Set the meter to auto ranging mode 130 GW INSTEK 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 HJAXA K K x100 K KO A Basic measurement accuracy A Basic accuracy correction factor K Impedance factor a K Impedance factor b K Temperature factor c The method to calculate the accuracy of L and C depends on whether D D measurement value is 0 1 or not The method to calculate the accuracy of R depends on whether Q Q measurement value is 0 1 or not When D 20 1 L and C s accuracy factors A should be multiplied by 41 D When Q 20 1 R s accuracy factor A should be multiplied by 414 Q 13 1 2 Accuracy for D D s accuracy is defined below D pec when D X0 1 100 x When D gt 0 1 D
5. 1 000000E 03 lt NL gt Note A suffix multiplier k can be used with this command But the suffix unit Hz can t be used This command CANNOT be used in LIST SWEEP DISPLAY page and CORRECTION page 102 GW INSTEK 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 VOLTagef LEVel The LEVel VOLTage or VOLTage LE Vel command sets the oscillator s output voltage level Command LEVel VOLTage lt value gt MIN MAX Syntax ot VOLTage LEVel lt value gt MIN MAX Parameter Where lt value gt Is the numeric data NR1 NR2 or NR3 MIN Sets to the minimum value of voltage MAX Sets to the maximum value of voltage Example SEND gt LEV VOLT 0 3 lt NL gt Set to 0 3V V unit suffix cannot be used Query Syntax LEVel VOLTage ot VOLTage LEVel Query Response lt NR3 gt NR3 floating point Example SEND gt VOLT lt NL gt RET 1 000e 00 lt NL gt Note The V unit suffix can t be used This command CANNOT be used in LIST MEAS page and CORRECTION page 103 Gw INSTEK Command Reference 11 8 2 LEVel CURRent CURRent LEVel The LEVel CURRent or CURRent LE Vel command sets the oscillator s output current level Command LEVel CURRent lt value gt MIN MAX Syntax ot CURRent LEVel lt v
6. 13 GW INSTEK Overview 2 Overview This chapter contains general information about LCR 6000 Series The information is organized as follows e Introduction e Main Specifications Feature overview 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 components materials and semiconductor devices over a wide range of frequencies 10 Hz to 300 kHz and test signal levels 10 00mV to 2 00V amp 100 0uA to 20 00mA With its built in comparator the LCR 6000 Series can output comparison decision results for sorting components into a maximum of ten bins Furthermore by using the handler interface the LCR 6000 Series can be easily combined with a component handler and a system controller to fully automate component testing sorting and quality control data processing The list meas function permits entry of up to 10 frequencies or test signal levels points to be automatically measured 14 GW INSTEK 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 6r Z 0d Z D ZO 2 2 2 Equivalent Circuit Serial and Parallel Table 2 1 Equivalent Circuit Circuit Dissipation Conversion Factor D
7. Figure 11 2 The DISP Subsystem command group sets the display page 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 lt string gt Parameter Where lt string gt is ASCII character string 30 ASCII characters Example SEND gt DISP LINE This is a comment 11 6 2 DISP PAGE The PAGE command sets the display page The PAGE Query returns the abbreviated page name currently displayed on the LCD screen Command Syntax DISP PAGE lt page name gt Parameter Where lt page name gt is MEASurement or MEAS Sets the display page to MEAS DISPLAY ENLARGE or ENLA Sets the display page to ENLARGE DISPLAY BINMEAS or BINM Sets the display page to BIN MEAS BINCOUNT or BCO Sets the display page to BIN 97 Gw INSTEK 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 LISTSETUP or LSET Sets the display page to LIST SETUP CATalog or CAT Sets the display page to CATALOG SYSTem or SYST Sets the display page to SYSTEM CONFIG SYSTEMINFO or SINF Sets the display page to SYSTEM INFORMATION Example SEND gt DIS
8. T 21 3 2 ho du 22 3 3 Power On Oued 22 3931 Pr re 22 AEE E 22 3 4 Warm up TIME PE NTT 23 3 5 Connect to the Device Under Test DUP kuasmmemnnnsstsnn 23 4 MEASURE KEY Lanes deemed 24 4 1 MEAS DISPLAY E 24 21 Measurement Kruser 25 amp l2 Impedance Range BANGE a sias tii ege 21 4 1 3 Test Frequency FREQ niiin 28 4 1 4 Trigger Mode IRN snssceacsndicasicocessistedrsenanpesnsosecctbaseaahsGovesdanneses 30 4 1 5 Test Signal Voltage Current Level LEVEL 31 416 Measurement Speed SPEED seriens 32 AL Measurement log LOG E 32 4 2 OPEN SHORT Pesten 35 42 1 Open Correction H ENEE 36 42 2 S Correction SIMO KE 37 25 SPOT Corea eie 38 4 3 LIS E SETEP Pen 40 4 3 1 Measurement Function FUNC su sermnsersmmnneinnesve 40 45 2 Vest Mode MODE verrine 41 4 3 3 Last Measurement Earametregg getugresgeru EENS 42 454 Let Point and Limit Modes sssssssssssessisreererresrerrisrerrrrrrresreseens 42 4 4 IER 44 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual 441 Trigger Mode TRIG magsoasmeenemsnnmansmeten 44 44 2 TM vesen 45 4 4 3 Be Mode RANGE keen 46 AAA Measurement log LOG tenet 46 4 5 ENLARGE DISPLAY eege 48 45L Enlarge Dere 48 452 Direct Comparison Puncton assises n RR RR arret 49 gt SETUP KEY qe 50 5 1 MEAS SETUP PaE sirieni ainei 50 5 1 1 Source Output Impedance SRC RES 52 NE
9. Use the cursor key to select COMP field Use the soft keys to turn on off the comparator GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual Soft key Function OFF Turns ON the COMP function ON Turns OFF 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 Procedure for turning ON OFF the auxiliary bin AUX Step 1 Press the Setup key Step 2 Press the BIN MEAS soft key Step 3 Use the cursor key to select AUX field Step 4 Use the soft keys to turn on off the auxiliary bin Soft key Function ON Turns ON the auxiliary bin OFF Turns OFF the auxiliary bin 5 4 BIN COUNT Page Figure 5 8 When the Setup key and the BIN COUNT soft key is pressed the BIN COUNT page appears This page provides the following information e Counter function COUNT BIN COUNT Page MEAS DISPLAY MEAS SETUP 158 8 nF 4 8 pF 4 8 pF 8 8 pF 8 8 H AUX 158 8 8 8 pF 8 8 pF B sch BIN SETUP BIN MEAS 65 GW INSTEK 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
10. lt n gt lt point value gt A B OFF lt low gt lt high gt Parameter Where lt n gt lt point value gt A B OFF lt low gt lt high gt is n NRI1 1 to 10 List sweep point lt point value gt Sweep point value frequency value or signal level voltage value A Uses the primary parameter as the limit parameter B Uses the secondary parameter as the limit parameter OFF Turn off the List Sweep s comparator function low NR1 NR2 or NR3 low limit value lt high gt NR1 NR2 or NR3 high limit value Note The suffix multipliers can be used with this command But the suffix units CANNOT be added Example SEND LIST BAND 1 1k A 1n 2n lt NL gt SEND LIST BAND 2 10k A 1E 9 2E 9 lt NL gt Query Syntax LIST BAND lt n gt 115 GW INSTEK Command Reference M eee Parameter Where lt n gt is n NR1 1 to 10 List sweep point Query Response fon off lt point value gt A B lt NR3 low gt lt NR4 high gt Example SEND LIST BAND 1 lt NL gt RET on 1 00000e 03 A 1 000000E 9 2 000000E 9 lt NL gt 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 Figure 11 10 CORRection Subsystem Command Tree CORRection OPEN STATe H
11. 1 DIMENSIONS 129 Figure 13 1 The basic measurement accuracy A iere rote rte heri bias 134 Figure 13 2 Table for basic accuracy correction factor A 135 GW INSTEK List of Tables Table 2 1 Table 2 2 Table 3 1 Table 3 2 Table 4 1 Table 4 2 Table 4 3 Table 4 4 Table 4 5 Table 4 6 Table 4 7 Table 4 8 Table 4 9 Table 4 10 Table 4 11 Table 4 12 Table 8 1 Table 8 2 Table 8 3 Table 8 4 Table 10 1 Table 11 1 Table 13 1 Table 13 2 Table 13 3 Table 13 4 10 Table of Contents ua BE A tO Nc 15 Measurement Rance co nacta ru RUM Ud MAN pee M PEE rH EDS 16 Front panel e 21 Korda s n Gain ar aaea adie ideas 22 Measurement parameter Combinations s secccssisedeassessasesoveansteveess 25 r res 25 Measurement and Monitor parameter descriptions 26 Impedance range Ovesen 27 Effective measurement range for the impedance range when in G GE RE NE 21 Frequency range and test frequency e 28 LCR 6300 s predefined test frequencies that can be selected by usine INR DER sveve 29 LCR 6200 s predefined test frequencies that can be selected by usine INCRH DER ankesaken 29 LCR 6100 s predefined test frequencies that can be selected by RE 29 LCR 6020 s predefined test frequencies that can be selected by sis NR R vare 29 LCR 6002 s predefined test frequencies that can be selected by usine INCIGH I DBGDUSs e denzidssesessturavsatusinsn ticae tenentis 30 Test voltage current level that
12. 100 100 lt 100Hz 25x10 ras yas e Z 2x10 un V y ru m Zn Vi Jn 2 5x10 400 100 Fast 100Hzxf s100kHz rv zu210 MT 2 5x10 400 100 f gt 100kHz Cz ety 60 du f Measuring frequency Hz Za Lhe impedance of the DUT Q V The amplitude of the measuring signal mVrms When the impedance is less than 500Q then use K K can be ignored When the impedance is larger than 500Q then use K K can be ignored 135 GW INSTEK Accuracy Table 13 2 Temperature correction factor Kc Temp C 5 8 18 28 38 K 6 4 j 1 2 4 Table 13 3 Correction factor for interpolated open short trimming Kf Test frequency K When test frequency equals to the 0 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 Table 13 4 Correction factors for the cable length of test leads Amplitude of the Cable length of the test leads test signal 0m im 2m lt 1 5Vrms 0 2 5x10 1 0 05 5x10 1 0 05 gt 1 5Vrms 0 2 5x10 1 0 016 5x10 1 0 05 In above table f represents the frequency of the measuring signal kHz 136 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual 13 3 Declaration of Conformity We GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO
13. 10k 30k and 100k The impedance range is selected according to the DUT s impedance even if the measurement parameter is capacitance or inductance Effective measurement range for the impedance range when in HOLD state Range Impedance Effective measurement range 8 10 0 100 7 30 10 2 100 2 6 100 100 2 316 2 5 300 316 2 1k 2 4 1k 1k 2 3 16k 2 3 3k 3 16kQ 10kQ 2 10k 10k 2 31 6k 2 27 Gw INSTEK Measure Key 1 30k 31 6k 2 100k 2 oo 0 100k 100kQ This range is available only when the test frequency 20kHz Procedure for setting the impedance range RANGE Step 1 Press the Measure key Step 2 Use the cursor key to select the RANGE field Step 3 Use the soft keys to select the impedance range mode or impedance range Soft key Function AUTO RANGE Sets to AUTO range HOLD RANGE Sets to HOLD range NOMINAL RANGE Sets to NOMINAL range 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 6 Frequency range and test frequency point Frequency range F Resolution 10 00Hz P lt 99 99Hz 0 01Hz 100 0Hz lt F lt 999 9Hz 0 1Hz 1 000kHz lt F lt 9 999kHz 1Hz 10 00k
14. 20 The STEP is OFF Query Syntax FETCh LIST lt spot no gt Query Response lt spot no gt lt NR3 primary value gt lt NR3 secondary value gt lt CMP result gt Example SEND FETC LIST 2 lt NL gt RET gt 02 7 11030e 12 3 48450e 01 P lt NL gt 1 00000e 20 The STEP is OFF 109 Gw INSTEK Command Reference 11 11 COMParator Subsystem The COMParator subsystem command group sets the comparator function including its ON OFF setting limit mode and limit values Figure 11 8 COMParator Subsystem Command Tree COMParator STATe H MODE AUX BINS m TOLerance NOMina BIN BEEP 110 GW INSTEK 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 gt COMP STAT OFF lt NL gt Query Syntax COMParator STATe Query Response on off Example SEND gt COMP STAT lt NL gt RET gt on lt NL gt 11 11 2 COMParator MODE The COMParator MODE command sets the limit mode of the comparator function Jone COMParator MODE ABS PER SEQ Syntax Parameter Where ABS PER SEQ is ABS Absolute tolerance mode PER Percent tolerance mode SEQ Sequ
15. 3 FUNCtion IMPedance RANGe The FUNCtion IMPedance RANGe command sets the impedance s measurement range M FUNC IMPedance RANGe lt 0 8 MIN MAX gt Syntax Parameter Where lt 0 8 MIN MAX gt is 0 8 The range number MIN Range 0 MAX Range 8 Example SEND gt FUNC IMP RANG 2 lt NL gt Set measurement range to 2 10kQ Query Syntax FUNC IMPedance RANGe Query Response lt 0 8 gt lt NL gt Example SEND gt FUNC IMP RANG lt NL gt RET O lt NL gt 11 7 4 FUNCtion DCR RANGe The FUNCtion DCR RANGe command sets the DCR s measurement range rn FUNC DCR RANGe lt 0 8 MIN MAX gt Syntax Parameter Where 0 8 MIN MAX is 0 8 The range number MIN Range 0 MAX Range 8 Example SEND FUNC DCR RANG 2 lt NL gt Set DCR range to 2 10KQ Query Syntax FUNC DCR RANGe 100 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual Query Response lt 0 8 gt lt NL gt Example SEND gt FUNC DCR RANG lt NL gt RET gt O lt NL gt 11 7 5 FUNCtion RANGe AUTO The FUNCtion RANGe AUTO command sets the auto range to ON or OFF FUNG RANGe AUTO off hold on auto NOMinal 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 NOMinal Sets the range No Example SEND FUNC RANG AUTO AUTO lt NL gt Sets to auto range SEND gt FUNC RANG AUTO off lt NL gt Sets
16. Function FUNC Select the primary and the secondary measurement here 40 GW INSTEK 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 The meter will then wait for the trigger button to be depressed before repeating the process When MODE is set to STEP and TRIG is set to MAN the LIST MEAS function will automatically execute the first test step The meter will then wait for the trigger button to be depressed before executing the next step This process is repeated for each step on the list Soft key Function SEQ Sequence measure all step by one trigger STEP Measure one step by one trigger There are 4 available trigger modes in the LIST MEAS page Trigger Mode Function INT Trigger by the meter s internal trigger source MAN Trigger by pressing the trigger button EXT Trigger by sending a signal to the trigger pin on the handler interface BUS Trigger by the RS 232 port 41 GW INSTEK 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 meas
17. MEAS DISPLAY Page MEAS DISPLAY 138 081 0 67465 vc 0 0462 V I 9 9226mA FUNC RANGE FREQ 250 TRIG LEVEL P SPEED E 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 The monitor parameters are initially set to OFF Types of measurement parameters Table 4 1 Measurement parameter combinations Cs Rs Cs D Cp Rp Cp D Lp Rp Lp Q Ls Rs Ls Q Rs Q Rp Q R X DCR Z 0r Z 0d Z D Z Q Monitor parameters Table 4 2 Monitor parameters E D Q Vac Iac A A Or Od R X G B Y 25 GW INSTEK Table 4 3 26 Measure Key Measurement and Monitor parameter descriptions Parameter Description Cs Capacitance value measured using the series equivalent circuit model Cp Capacitance value measured using the parallel equivalent circuit model Ls Inductance value measured using the series equivalent circuit model Lp Inductance value measured using the parallel equivalent circuit model Rs Equivalent series resistance measured using the series equivalent circuit model ESR Rp Equivalent parallel resistance measured using the parallel equivalent ci
18. Parameter Where lt low value gt lt high value gt is lt low value gt NR1 NR2 or NR3 low limit value lt high value gt NR1 NR2 or NR3 high limit value suffix multiplier can be used with this command Example SEND gt COMP SLIM 0 0001 0 0010 lt NL gt Query Syntax COMParator SLIM COMParator secondary Query Response lt NR3 low limit gt lt NR3 high limit gt Example SEND gt COMP SLIM lt NL gt RET gt 1 00000e 04 1 00000e 03 NL 11 11 8 COMParator BEEP The COMParator BEEP command sets beep mode of the comparator function ne COMParator BEEP OFF PASS FAIL Syntax Parameter Where OFF Turns the beeper off PASS Sounds a beep when the test is passed BIN1 BIN9 FAIL Sounds a beep when the test is failed OUT Example SEND COMP BEEP PASS lt NL gt Query Syntax COMParator BEEP Query Response OFF PASS FAIL Example SEND gt COMP BEEP lt NL gt RET OFF lt NL gt LI GW INSTEK Command Reference 11 11 9 COMParator OPEN The COMParator OPEN command selects the open condition for main arameter Command COMParator OPEN OFF 2 5 10 20 50 Syntax Parameter Where OFF Turns the beeper off 2 5 10 20 50 The percent range value Example SEND gt COMP OPEN 2 lt NL gt Query Syntax COMParator OPEN Query Response OFF 2 5 10 20 50 Example SEND gt COMP OPEN lt NL gt REI OFF lt NL gt 11 12 LIST Subsystem The LIST or SWEEP Sub
19. Pen Percentage Nu 60 Figure 5 6 Sequential mode iacet ero Rr etu phe etes let mime 61 Figure 5 7 ET eessen 64 Fre CH KEEN KE 65 Figure 6 1 ECKE aere 68 E E EC NEE 74 Pure 7 1 FILE Eegen 75 Figure 8 1 EE 78 Fig re 8 2 Circuit EE eer 81 Figure 8 3 Circuit of output pins Bin sorting Index EOM 82 Figure 5 4 T ten d r 82 Figure 9 1 Basic Measurement Procedure Leere Heint n tile 84 Figure 9 2 M n udatert 87 Figure 10 1 Ihe RS 232 connector on the real panel ecce rrt teintes 88 Figure 11 1 Command Tree Example ssssseseesresrsesreseesessesrerrersesresresresresrenreness 92 Figure 11 2 Command Tree Example aeos nic panis patte iuret eet cnire cositas 97 Figure 11 3 FUNCtion Subsystem E 99 Figure 11 4 FREQ Subsystem Command Tree eerte 102 Figure 11 5 LEV A Subsystem Command Tree cuscmuesesiseecteceebe tenir cita sudo 103 Figure 11 6 APER tur Subsystem Command Tree tete 106 Figure 11 7 FETCh Subsystem Command Tree eenegen guten 107 Figure 11 8 COMParator Subsystem Command I reds smmarnemnejeee 110 Figure 11 9 LIST Subsystem Command Tree ssssseereererrerrirrrsrrerrererrerrereess 114 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual Figure 11 10 CORReetion Subsystem Command Ttee uee ger 116 Figure 11 11 FRIGSE Subsystem Command Tree s sccscscsccversnesavonsacesssavasinaces 119 Figure 11 12 BLAS Subsystem Command tee betonte nger eegen 120 Figure 11 13 FILE Subsystem Command Tree Luasasasessmdueiun e 121 Piette 12
20. an auxiliary bin To take full advantage of the comparator LCR 6000 Series is equipped with a handler interface for use in conjunction with the comparator All 10 bin signals can output to your PLC via the handler interface In the BIN SETUP page you can configure each of the following controls with the cursor placed in the corresponding field e Measurement Function FUNC e Comparator ON OFF COMP e Auxiliary bin ON OFF AUX e Nominal value NOM e Primary parameter comparator limit mode MODE e Beep feature BEEP e Primary parameter total bins BINS NOTE 1 These two settings can also be set in the BIN MEAS page 56 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual Figure 5 2 BIN SETUP Page BIN SETUP J rn MEAS NOM F F DISPLAY ALIK MEAS SETUP BIN MEAS BIN COUNT 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 5 2 2 Comparator Function ON OFF LCR 6000 Series built in comparator can sort DUTs into a maximum of 10 bins BIN1 to BIN9 and OUT using a maximum of nine pairs of primary parameter limits and one pair of secondary parameter limits A DUT can be sorted into the auxiliary BIN AUX when the primary pa
21. auto range to off Query Syntax FUNC RANGe AUTO Query Response HOLD AUTO NOM Example SEND gt FUNC RANG AUTO lt NL gt RET gt auto lt NL gt 11 7 6 FUNCtion MONItor 2 The FUNCtion MONitor1 and FUNCtion MONitor2 commands set the two monitor parameter Command FUNC MONiitor1 foff Z D Q THR THD R X G B Syntax Y ABS PER VAC IAC FUNC MONitor2 off Z D Q THR THD R X G B Y ABS PER VAC IAC Parameter Where off Z D Q THR THD R X G B Y ABS PER VAC IAC Example SEND FUNC MON1 Z lt NL gt Query Syntax FUNC MON1 FUNC MON2 Query Response off Z D Q THR THD R X G B Y ABS PER VAC IAC Example SEND FUNC MON1 lt NL gt RET gt off lt NL gt TOT GW INSTEK 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 FREQuency CW es FREQ CW lt value gt MIN MAX Syntax i Parameter Where lt value gt Is the numeric data NR1 integer NR2fix float or NR3 floating point MIN Sets to the minimum value MAX Sets to the maximum value Example SEND FREQ 1K lt NL gt Set to 1kHz the Hz cannot be added Query Syntax FREQ CW Query Response lt NR3 gt lt NL gt NR3 floating point Example SEND gt FREQ lt NL gt RET gt
22. pressed followed by the FILE bottom soft key the FILE page appears Figure 7 1 FILE Page MEAS AUTO RECALL LAST DISPLAY AUTO SAVE DESCRIPTION MEAS SETUP In this page you can configure each of the following controls with the cursor placed in the corresponding field e Recall a file when the instrument starts up AUTO RECALL e Automatically save a file when the instrument shuts down AUTO SAVE 75 GW INSTEK 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 File Operation Step 1 Press the Setup key Step 2 Press the FILE bottom soft key Step 3 Use the cursor key to select the MEDIA field Step 4 Use the soft keys to select the source Soft key Function INTERNAL To access files from the metet s MEMORY internal memory USB MEMORY To access files from the external USB flash drive 7 1 2 Recall a File at Startup AUTO RECALL You can recall file0 or the current file when the instrument starts up 76 To select auto recall file Step 1 Press the Setup key Step 2 Press the FILE bottom soft key Step 3 Use the cursor key to select the AUTO RECALL field Step 4 Use the soft keys to select the recall option Soft key Function LAST FILE Last used file will be recalled at next
23. should be multiplied by 1 D 13 1 3 Accuracy for Q Q s accuracy is defined below Q EN Q x De be x lt 1t Q x D DURER QD EL Where Q is the measured Q value D is D s accuracy 131 GW INSTEK Accuracy 13 1 4 Accuracy for 0 0 s accuracy is defined below 180 Ae m 100 deg 13 1 5 Accuracy for Rp When D the measured D value S0 1 R s accuracy is defined as R 4 Box De iol AE De Where R is the measured R value AL D is the measured D value F D is D s accuracy 13 1 6 Accuracy for Rs When D measured D value lt 0 1 The accuracy of R is defined as R XxD 9 1 X 21fL 22fC Where X is the measured X value Q C is the measured C value F L is the measured L value H D is D s accuracy F is the measuring frequency 132 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual 13 2 Correction factors that affect measurement accuracy The following will show how to decide the basic accuracy A A is 0 05 When the measuring signal is 0 4V SV S1 2Ving rms and the measurement speed is slow or medium A is 0 1 When the measuring signal is 0 4V SV S1 2Ving TS and the measurement speed is fast When the measuring signal is V lt 0 4V or V gt 1 2V ams the basic accuracy A should be calculated according to the following description Write down the basic accuracy A for the measurement speed currently being
24. steps of 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 and 256 GW INSTEK 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 Procedure for setting DC bias voltage Step 1 Press the Setup key Step 2 Use the cursor key to select BIAS field Step 3 Use the soft keys to select DC bias voltage Soft key Function OFF Turn off the DC bias voltage 2V 2V voltage is applied to the device under test 1 5V 1 5V voltage is applied to the device under test 1 5V 1 5V voltage is applied to the device under test 2V 2V voltage is applied to the device under test Bias Voltage range Resolution 0 01V lt DC BIAS lt 2 50V 0 01V 2 50V DC BIAS lt 0 01V 0 01V 5 1 4 Auto LCZ Function AUTO LCZ Auto LCZ Function can help you to select a proper measurement parameter Auto LCZ Function cannot judge complex NOTE components please do not rely entirely on this function to measure 53 GW INSTEK 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 OFF Turn off the Auto LCZ Function ON Turn on the Auto LCZ Function Whe
25. through the DUT to match the voltage current level setting Using this feature you can try to ensure a constant signal level voltage or current is applied to the DUT NOTE In situations when the actual measuring Vac or lac goes beyond the extent that the ALC can regulate a warning message Failed ALC can t regulate will be shown at the bottom of the screen to indicate to the operator that the ALC can no longer regulate Vac lac An asterisk will be shown beside the LEVEL V unit when the ALC is turned on Soft key Function OFF Turn off the Auto Level Control Function ON Turn on the Auto Level Control Function 5 1 8 Nominal Value NOMINAL The Nominal Value parameter becomes displayed and settable only when MON1 and MON2 are set in either A or A modes The Nominal Value and the measured main parameter will then be used to perform the A or A calculations 55 GW INSTEK 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 In addition DUTS that fall within the primary parameter limits but are out of the secondary parameter limits can be sorted into
26. time Query Syntax APER RATE Query Response SLOW Example SEND APER RATE lt NL gt RET slow lt NL gt 11 9 2 APERture AVG The APERture AVG query returns the averaging rate settings Query Syntax APER AVG Query Response lt NR1 gt Integer 0 to 256 Example SEND APER AVG lt NL gt REI O lt NL gt 106 Gw INSTEK 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 FETCh o IMPedance MAIN MONitor1 MONitor2 LIST IA 11 10 1 FETCh The FETCh quety sets the latest measurement data of the primary secondar query P y y parameters and comparator result into the output buffer Query Syntax FEICh Query Response lt NR3 primary value gt lt NR3 secondary value gt lt comparator result gt Example SEND FETC lt NL gt RET 2 61788e 11 5 45442e 01 BIN1 AUX OK OK lt NL gt RET 1 23434e 05 QUT NG lt NL gt DCR amp Comp on When in the LIST MEAS page view the following description for the FETCh query is applicable The FETCh query sets the latest LIST measurement data of the primary parameters secondary param
27. 0 Or 3 14159 3 14159 DCR 0 000012 99 9999MQ A 999999 999999 Test signal level 10 00mV 2 00V 10 CV 10 00mV 2 00V 6 100 0uA 20 00mA 10 CC 100 0uA 20 00mA E6 2VMax DC Bias Internal 2 5V 0 5 0 005V List Test 10Step Frequency Voltage Current Output impedance 3082 50Q and 100 2 Ranging Auto Hold and Nominal range Total 9 Ranges Equivalent Circuit Serial and Parallel 127 GW INSTEK Environment 128 OPEN SHORT Test Files Beep Feature Trigger Mode Interface Specification Conditions Operating Environment Storage Conditions Power Supply Fuse Maximum rated power Weight Specification OPEN SHORT Zeroing ALL SPOT built in 10 files and USB Disk 10 files 9999 Log File 999 Picture File 10000 Data csv OFF GD NG Internal Manual External and Bus Trigger Built in Handler interface and RS232 interface Temperature 23 C15 C Relative Humidity lt 70 RH Temperature 0 50 C Relative Humidity lt 70 RH Indoor use only Altitude 2000 meters Temperature 10 70 C Relative Humidity lt 80 RH AC 100V 240V 50Hz 60Hz 2A Slow Blow 30W 3kg net LCR 6000 Series User Manual GW INSTEK imensions 12 2 D Figure 12 1 Dimensions 0000000 291 6 308 6 311 1 Lem Oo O O 9 00000 e eco amp
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29. 00 built in RS 232 interface uses the SCPI language RS 232 configuration is as follows Data bits 8 bit Stop bits 1 bit Parity none To set up the baud rate Step 1 Press the Measure or Setup key Step 2 Press the SYSTEM bottom soft key Step 3 Use the cursor key to select the BAUD field Step 4 Use the soft keys to select the baud rate 70 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual Soft key Function 1200 Sets the baud rate to 1200 9600 Sets the baud rate to 9600 38400 Sets the baud rate to 38400 57600 Sets the baud rate to 57600 115200 Sets the baud rate to 115200 6 1 5 Hand Shake If handshaking is turned on the meter will return the commands it received from the 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 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Press the Measure or Setup key Press the SYSTEM bottom soft key Use the cursor key to select the HAND SHAKE field Use the soft keys to set the handshake setting Soft key Function OFF Turn on the Hand Shake feature ON Turn off the Hand Shake feature 71 GW INSTEK 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 re
30. 123 11 19 Common Gr sser 123 11 19 1 BibT 123 11 19 2 TEES EE o e DD Rot DURUM CAE 124 11 193 iln RN 124 11 19 4 ie m 124 12 SPECIFICAMON E 125 L Tverr 125 22 DIMENSIONS e 129 EE eei rue 130 EG MEEP uc rc 131 13 1 1 L C R Z M T annet 131 E A Accuracy E 131 BLS Accuracy fot vassere 131 DIS Accuracy for D aosaesieeitoie paro andeitutsia c ade pan PORCH ER 132 13 1 5 Accuracy vvs 132 UE ANE 132 13 2 Correction factors that affect measurement accuracy 155 13 3 Declaration of Conformity nastier ccioaennmieraramnp anes 137 Gw INSTEK Table of Contents Table of Figures Figure 1 1 How to remove the handle uu seco pcosch o otn terne pdorncicstvendiennan 13 Fr s MEMO diui t 9 Figure 2 2 eie eirca E ceeds 20 FL FR Lesage 21 Figure 3 2 Rear Tuven eee een 22 Figure 3 3 Connect to NI EE 23 Figure 4 1 PERSEN PT 25 Figure 4 2 OPEN SHORT Eegeregie Eege e 35 Figure 4 3 EE ee 36 Figure 4 4 Residual Impedances uunnsenannunsnesmiidbimikersintinaimien 37 Figure 4 5 LIST E KEE 40 Figure 4 6 TM Nesse a 44 Figure 4 7 ENLARGE DISPLAY Pabescusheenvazi dde te ar Irae 49 Figure 4 8 Direct Comparison vasre Vitus pitis 49 Figut 5 1 MEAS SETUP Eegeregie 50 Figure 5 2 BIN SETUP EE 57 Figure 5 3 Page Comparator Vvs opera 58 Figure 5 4 Abs lut Modenesi tees ined DE Ree Roa ei tener Yo anand 60
31. 2 FE EG a IVP Sate erer 108 11 10 5 HEICBUOM IBN EE 108 11 10 4 FETCh MONitor1 Passerer 108 1710 5 EE Eege 108 11 10 6 PETCH IST EE 109 11 11 e 110 11 11 1 GO MPA E KE 111 11 11 2 EE 111 11115 COMParator AUX oasis idu ER eti 111 11 11 4 Eeer 112 Gw INSTEK Table of Contents 11 11 5 COMParator T OLerance NO Mitlernen 112 11 11 6 COMParatobeTOLzrancei BIN uo eot br p etos 112 11 11 7 COMPatator SLIM E 113 11 11 8 COM BEBP avse 113 11 11 9 COMP ator OPEN ss 114 11 12 E WT 114 11121 ST S n 114 11 12 2 BTS vr 115 11 12 3 LISEBAND Ge 115 11 13 CORRecton e ioi eh rH UIne ibn Rd ax E terum dauid 116 11 13 1 CORRecton OPEN ae 116 11 13 2 CORR cHiom OPBNIS VAT been 117 11 13 3 CORR ction SHOR t uicti Eat AERA a RU Rv EE 117 11 13 4 COR Recuig SHOR G5 RE KC 117 11 13 5 CORRection SPOT FREQuency sssssssseseesessessessersesses 118 11 13 6 CORR SPOT OPE Nunan 118 11 13 7 EE LE 118 11 14 TIRIGger SN deb ore I eb ase ioi uses ween 119 11 14 1 TRG eer UM Mediate tr Eten tetro gt 119 11 14 2 PNIS SOUR C P 119 11 14 3 TRIGget DELAY Gensere tainane 120 UT BIAS Nene 120 11 16 E EE teni iens East doo al snc edes oeiia 121 11 16 1 PILE ee 121 11 16 2 VIE RE 121 11 16 3 FILE LOAD P 121 11 16 4 MLE DELE rv 122 Ir FR Nerem 122 11171 FR ve 122 115 E NR ER 122 11 18 1 SYSTem SHAKehand o ener onia FOURNIE ERES 122 11 182 VTM 123 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual 11 18 3 SYS Tetnds E 125 11 18 4 Oo en Le ER
32. 2n Le Lp 1 D FLp Rp 1 Q Rs RpD 1 D D Rs 2m Lp 1 D Ls FLs 1 Q Rp 1 D Rs D D 1 2n Cs 1 D Cp FCpRp 1 Q Rs RpD 14 D D 2n Cp Cs 1 D FCsRs 1 Q Rp Rs 1 D D Q Xs Rs D Rs Xs Xs 1 2nFCs 2nFLs 2 2 3 Ranging Auto Hold and Nominal range Total 9 Ranges About Nominal ranges The LCR 6000 Series will automatically select the best range according to the nominal value 2 2 4 Measurement Speed Fast 40 readings per second 25ms per reading Medium 10 readings per second 100ms per reading Slow 3 readings per second 333ms per reading You can also specify the averaging factor within the range of 1 to 256 in steps of 1 to improve performance 15 GW INSTEK Overview 2 2 5 Trigger Mode Includes Internal Manual External and Bus Trigger 2 2 6 Basic Accuracy 0 05 SLOW MED 0 1 FAST 2 2 7 Measurement Range Table 2 2 Measurement Range Parameter Measurement Range L 0 00001uH 9999 99H C 0 00001pF 9999 99mF R X Z 0 00001 2 99 9999MQ G B Y 00108 999 999S D 0 00001 9 99999 Q 0 00001 99999 9 0d 179 999 179 999 Or 3 14159 3 14159 DCR 0 0000162 99 9999M 2 A 999999 999999 16 GW INSTEK 2 3 Test Signal 2 3 1 Test Signal Frequency LCR 6300 LCR 6200 LCR 6100 LCR 6020 LCR 6002 10Hz 300kHz 10Hz 200kHz 10Hz 100kHz 10Hz 20kHz 10Hz 2kHz Frequency Accuracy 0 01 2 3 2 Test Signal Lev
33. 837 When numeric data is used as a parameter the suffix multiplier mnemonics and suffix units The suffix multiplier must be used with the suffix unit can be used for some commands as follows Table 11 1 Multiplier Mnemonics Definition Mnemonic 1E18 EXA EX 1E15 PETA PE 1812 TERA T 1E9 GIGA G 1E6 MEGA MA 1E3 KILO K 1E 3 MILLI M 1E 6 MICRO U 1E 9 NANO N 1E 12 PICO P 94 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual 1E 15 PEMTO 1E 18 ATTO gt 95 Gw INSTEK Command Reference 11 5 Command Reference All commands in this reference are fully explained and listed in the following functional command order e DISPlay Subsystem e FUNCton Subsystem e FREQuency Subsystem e VOLTage Subsystem e APERture Subsystem e FETCh Subsystem e COMParator Subsystem e LIST Subsystem e CORRection Subsystem e TRIGger Subsystem e BIAS Subsystem e FILE Subsystem e ERRor Subsystem e Common Command e TRG e IDN e SAV e RCL The explanation of each subsystem command is patterned as follows 1 Subsystem command name 2 Command Tree Subsystem command only 3 Compound Command Name 4 Command Description 5 Command Syntax 6 Example Using the Above Command Syntax 7 Query Syntax 8 Query Response 9 Example Using the Above Query Syntax 10 Constraints 96 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual 11 6 DISPlay Subsystem
34. AVG DC Bias Voltage BIAS Auto LCZ Function AUTO LCZ Monitor 1 and Monitor 2 Parameter Select MON 1 MON 2 Measurement Delay Time DELAY Auto Level Control ALC NOTE These six settings can be set in the MEAS DISPLAY page and the BIN COUNT page Please refer to section 4 1 MEAS DISPLAY Page on page 24 for details 51 GW INSTEK Setup Key 5 1 1 Source Output Impedance SRC RES The Source output impedance can be set to 3082 50Qor 10022 If you use LCR 6000 Series to test a smaller inductor please use 30Q If you need to compare test results with Keysight E4980A select 100Q Procedure for setting source output impedance Step 1 Press the Setup key Step 2 Use the cursor key to select the SRC RES field Step 3 Use the soft keys to set measurement speed Soft key Function 30 30Q 50 50 100 100 2 5 1 2 Averaging Factor AVG 52 The averaging feature allows you to obtain moving average values of successive measurement results You can specify the averaging factor from integer 1 to integer 256 To set up the averaging factor Step 1 Press the Setup key Step 2 Use the cursor key to select AVG field Step 3 Use the soft keys or number keys to enter averaging factor Soft key Function INCR Increments the averaging factor in steps of 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 and 256 DECR Decrements the averaging factor in
35. CR 10Hz 50Hz 60Hz 100Hz 120Hz 1kHz 2kHz 10kHz 20kHz Gw INSTEK Measure Key Table 4 11 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 Trigger Description INT LCR 6000 Series continuously repeats the measurement cycle MAN LCR 6000 Series performs one cycle of measurement each time you press the Trig key EXT LCR 6000 Series performs one cycle of measurement each time a rising pulse is input to the handler external trigger input pin on the rear panel BUS LCR 6000 Series performs one cycle of measurement each time it receives a trigger command sent via RS 232 Procedure for choosing trigger mode TRIG Step 1 Press the Measure key Step 2 Use the cursor key to select the TRIG field Step 3 Use the soft keys to select desired trigger mode Soft key Function INT Internal Trigger Mode MAN Manual Trigger Mode EXT External Trigger Mode BUS BUS Trigger Mode 30 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual 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 frequen
36. Hz lt F lt 99 99kHz 10Hz 100 0kHz SF lt 300 0kHz 100Hz Frequency Accuracy 0 01 with 4 digit resolution 28 GW INSTEK Table 4 7 Table 4 8 Table 4 9 Table 4 10 LCR 6000 Series User Manual Procedure for setting test frequency FREQ Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Press the Measure key Use the cursor key to select the FREQ field Use the soft keys or numeric entry keys to enter the test frequency When data is entered with the numeric keys the soft keys change to unit labels Hz kHz Soft key Function INCR Be used to select between predefined DECR measuting frequencies Refer to Table 4 7 Table 4 8 Table 4 9 Table 4 10 Table 4 11 LCR 6300 s predefined test frequencies that can be selected by using INCR DECR INCR DECR 10Hz 50Hz 60Hz 100Hz 120Hz 1kHz 2kHz 10kHz 20kHz 40kHz 50kHz 100kHz 200kHz 250kHz 300kHz LCR 6200 s predefined test frequencies that can be selected by using INCR DECR INCR DECR 10Hz 50Hz 60Hz 100Hz 120Hz 1kHz 2kHz 10kHz 20kHz 40kHz 50kHz 100kHz 200kHz LCR 6100 s predefined test frequencies that can be selected by using INCR DECR INCR DECR 10Hz 50Hz 60Hz 100Hz 120Hz 1kHz 2kHz 10kHz 20kHz 40kHz 50kHz 100kHz LCR 6020 s predefined test frequencies that can be selected by using INCR DECR INCR DE
37. LARGE DISPLAY 191 029 4 49936 29 289 pF 0 0194 4 5 2 Direct Comparison Function Figure 4 8 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 To activate Direct Comparison choose 1 BINS in the BIN SETUP page Please refer to the Total Number of Bins BINS chapter on page 62 on how to choose 1 BINS Direct Comparison setting Non 49 GW INSTEK Setup Key Jis Setup KEY This section includes the following information e MEAS SETUP page e BIN SETUP page e BIN MEAS page e BIN COUNT page Every time or everywhere you can press the Setup key to open the MEAS SETUP page 5 1 MEAS SETUP Page In MEAS SETUP page the Instrument does not NOTE display test result and sorting result but testing still in progress Figure 5 1 MEAS SETUP Page RANGE TRIG SPEED AVG MON 1 MON 2 NOMINAL 50 GW INSTEK 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 Test Signal Voltage Level LEVEL Measurement Speed SPEED Source Output Impedance SRC RES Averaging Factor
38. LCR Meter LCR 6300 6200 6100 6020 6002 User s Guide VERSION 1 02 ISO 9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER Ki GW INSTEK umm 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 the Good Will company The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing However Good Will continues to improve products and reserves the right to change specifications equipment and maintenance procedures at any time without notice Good Will Instrument Co Ltd No 7 1 Jhongsing Rd Tucheng Dist New Taipei City 236 Taiwan GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual Safety Summary bd A 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 The instrument is operating abnormally if e The instrument emits abnormal noise smell smoke or a spark like light during the operation e The instrument generates high temperature or electrical shock during operation e The power cable plug or receptacle on the instrument is damaged e Foreign substances or liquid has fallen into
39. LTD No 7 1 Jhongsing Rd Tucheng Dist New Taipei City Taiwan GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT SUZHOU CO LTD No 69 Lu San Road Suzhou New District Jiangsu China declare that the below mentioned product 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 2004 108 EC amp 2014 30 EU and Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC amp 2014 35 EU For the evaluation regarding the Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low Voltage Equipment Directive the following standards were applied onducted and Radiated Emission EN 61326 1 Electrical equipment for measurement control and EN 61326 2 1 __ laboratory use EMC requirements 2013 Electrostatic Discharge EN 61000 4 2 2009 urrent Harmonics N 61000 3 2 2014 C EN 55011 2009 A1 2010 C E Radiated Immunity EN 61000 4 3 2006 A1 2008 A2 2010 Voltage Fluctuation EN 61000 3 3 2013 Electrical Fast Transients EN 61000 4 4 2012 Surge Immunity EN 61000 4 5 2006 Conducted Susceptibility EN 61000 4 6 2014 Power Frequency Magnetic Field EN 61000 4 8 2010 Voltage Dip Interruption EN 61000 4 11 2004 Low Voltage Equipment Directive 2006 95 EC amp 2014 35 EU Safety Requirements EN 61010 1 2010 EN 6101
40. NNE rema 52 Ska DC Bias Voltage BI Sannhet 53 5 1 4 Auto LCZ Function AUTO LCEZ Lensmannen 53 5 1 5 Monitor 1 and Monitor 2 MON 1 MON 2 54 BG Measurement Delay DELAY uassrsmesmasmensemten 55 5 1 7 AUTO LEVEL CONTROL ALC eegener degt 55 SLS Nominal Value NOMINAL ui clinton sti pd enit dedos 55 5 2 BIN SETUP LC c siii 56 Sed Measurement Function PEUNC aisi ooo inrer abet 57 522 Comparator Function ON OF iion cte dette ideo 57 KA OO sssi iisnieessinriirsisssic esaii 59 5 2 4 Primary Parameter Comparator limit mode MODE 59 S20 Nominal value for tolerance mode oie cobre dein 62 5 20 Beep arsen 62 5 2 7 Total Number of Bins PINS eresse 62 520 PLN 63 5 3 BIN ESP 63 551 Comparator Function ONJ OBE antreten eee 64 5 33 22 Au xiliaty Bin AUX metes 65 5 4 BEN COUNT Eege 65 SAL Counter Function COUNT sasbsesissmneminnenennsiaciean 66 6 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS scsisiccssisascnstacdiacssteaswasescsuesenawadeanectininds 67 10 11 Gw INSTEK Table of Contents 6 1 SYSTEM CONFIG Kaes Ee geg 67 Gt Setting the system date and time Je tA didis 68 OLE ASS eden 69 60 13 KEY BEEP Setting usuasossmannnmmmaaeisannijsunieev 70 e WE 70 6 1 5 Hand kes resa 71 61 6 Bor Cod6umesmenenmmsumgmndnenseikastmveiavi 72 Dal re 73 G18 DATA BUFFER nein d eisi Rai ie a nii 73 6 2 SYSTEM INFO P gen 74 FE OPERATION E 75 7 1 SE Se JE M 75 GPS WE AE KE 76 7 1 2 Recall
41. P PAGE SYST lt NL gt Set to the SYSEMT CONFIG Query Syntax DISP PAGE Query Response lt page name gt lt NL gt Example SEND gt DISP PAGE lt NL gt REI SYST lt NL gt 98 GW INSTEK 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 MONiitor 1 MONitor2 11 7 1 FUNCtion The FUNCtion command sets the measurement function Command FUNC lt function gt Syntax Parameter Where lt function gt is Cs Rs Cs D Cp Rp Cp D Lp Rp Lp Q Ls Rs Ls Q Rs Q Rp Q R X DCR Z Or or Z thr 1 Z Qd Z thd 1 Z D Z Q 1 0 is ASCII Hex OxE9 Example SEND FUNC Cp D lt NL gt Set measurement function to Cp D Query Syntax FUNC 99 GW INSTEK Command Reference Query Response lt function gt Example SEND FUNC lt NL gt RET Cp D lt NL gt 11 7 2 FUNCtion IMPedance AUTO The FUNCtion IMPedance AUTO command sets the impedance s LCZ Automatic selection rn FUNG IMPedance AUTO ON OFF 0 1 yntax Example SEND gt FUNC IMP AUTO ON lt NL gt Query Syntax FUNC IMPedance AUTO Query Response tonjoffj NL Example SEND FUNC IMP AUTO lt NL gt RET off lt NL gt 11 7
42. Parameter Comparator limit mode MODE You can specify the primary parameter limit values in one of the following 3 ways e Tolerance mode A In tolerance mode the comparison limit values are based on the deviations from the specified nominal value which can be specified in the NOM field You configure the tolerance mode limit values as a deviation percentage or absolute A parameter value e Sequential mode SEQ In sequential mode the comparison limit values are based on the absolute value of the measurement When you configure these limit values you have to first define the minimum value and then the maximum value e Nominal Value NOM Sets the nominal value reference value for the ABS 59 GW INSTEK Figure 5 4 Figure 5 5 60 Setup Key and PER compare modes Use the number keys to enter the value and the unit Absolute mode ABS Absolute value A UNKNOWN value nominal value Absolute mode Nominal Value D L3 EZ L1 Hi H2 H3 t t t L BIN 1 BIN 2 e Includes the point o Excludes the point Percentage mode PER Deviation percentages 7o Absolute value A nominal value X 100 Percentage mode Nominal Value 0 Li H1 L2 L3 H2 H3 L5 HS L6L4H6 H4 t t i j t mag BIN 1 3 BIN 2 BIN 3 BIN 4 BIN 5 BIN 6 OUT OF BINS lt o 108 e Includes the point o Excludes the point Gw INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual Sequentia
43. RATION Note If an abnormality is detected contact the company and 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 recetved them in case you need to mail the instrument to an authorized GW Instek distributor or service center 1 2 Environmental Requirements Set up the LCR 6000 Series where the following environmental requirements are satisfied Operating Environment Ensure that the operating environment meets the following requirements Temperature 0 C to 50 C Temperature range 23 C 5 C lt 1 C deviation from the at calibration temperature when performing calibration Humidity lt 70 at wet bulb temperature lt 40 C non condensation Altitude 0 to 2000m 1 3 Cleaning To prevent electrical shock disconnect the LCR 6000 Series power cable from the receptacle before cleaning Use a dry cloth or a cloth slightly dipped in water to clean the casing Do not attempt to clean the LCR 6000 Series internally WARNING Don t Use Organic Solvents such as alcohol or gasoline to clean the Instrument 12 Gw INSTEK 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 3 Carrying Position Remove Handle Lift the handle perpendicular to the unit while pulling it in the direction of 1
44. T MEAS function the default trigger mode is the manual trigger mode You can use the cursor button to highlight the TRIG source field and select the other available trigger sources GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual Trigger mode Trig Mode Function INT Internal Trigger All ten list points are swept continuous MAN Manual Trigger Each time the instrument is triggered by Trig key the list points are swept one by one EXT External Trigger Each time the instrument is triggered by the handler trigger pin the list points are swept one by one BUS BUS Trigger Each time the instrument is triggered by SCPI command the list points are swept one by one 4 4 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 The meter will then wait for the trigger button to be depressed before repeating the process When MODE is set to STEP and TRIG is set to MAN the LIST MEAS function will automatically execute the first test step The meter will then wait for the trigger button to be depressed before executing the next step This process is repeated for each step on the list Test Mode Soft key Function SEQ Sequence measure all step by one trigge
45. TATe Query Response on off Example SEND gt CORR SHOR STATe lt NL gt RET gt on lt NL gt 117 GW INSTEK Command Reference 11 13 5 CORRection SPOT FREQuency The CORRection SPOT FRE Quency 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 cannot be added Example SEND gt CORR SPOT FREQ 1k lt NL gt SEND gt CORR SPOT FREQ 10k lt NL gt Query Syntax CORRection SPOT FREQuency Query Response lt NR3 gt Example SEND gt CORR SPOT FREQ lt NL gt REI 1 000000e 03 lt NL gt 11 13 6 CORRection SPOT OPEN This command executes the OPEN correction data measure for the specified frequency correction Cone CORRection SPOT OPEN Syntax Example SEND gt CORR SPOT OPEN lt NL gt 11 13 7 CORRection SPOT SHORt This command executes the SHORT correction data measure for the specified frequency correction Command CORRection SPOT SHORt Syntax Example SEND gt CORR SPOT SHOR lt NL gt 118 Gw INSTEK 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 IMMedi
46. TEK Table 8 2 Table 8 3 80 Handler Interface available only after AUX is turned on 15 O_P_OVER Over fail occurs on the primary measurement parameter Active low The logic state of this pin O_P_HI OR O_P_LO 19 O_P_HI Hi fail occurs on the primary measurement parameter Active low 20 OP LO Low fail occurs on the primary measurement parameter Active low 21 O NG The overall test result is an ovet fail Active low The logic state of this pin O S OVER OR O P OVER 22 O INDEX This pin indicates that AD conversion is still ongoing It is not yet finished when it is low 23 O EOM A low level on this pin indicates that the test is still ongoing and not yet finished Output Pins Handler Interface Signals Input Pins Pin Pin names Signal descriptions 24 I E TRIG External trigger input Active on a rising edge 25 I K LOCK Key pad lock signal Low on this pin locks the key pad on the front panel while a high level on this pin unlocks the key pad Power Pins Handler Interface Signals Power Pins Pin Pin names Signal descriptions 16 18 GND GND pin for external power input 17 VCC VCC pin for external power input GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual 8 2 Connection Electrical parameters Interface power requirements 12 4V 36VDC 0 2A Min Output circuit Bui
47. Test Signal Level 1V GW INSTEK Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 LCR 6000 Series User Manual Turn the LCR 6000 Series ON Set up the measurement conditions by filling in the fields on the MEAS DISPLAY page e Move to the FUNC field using the cursor keys and choose Cs D e Move to the FREQ field using the cursor keys and input 1 kHz e Move to the LEVEL field using the cursor keys and input 1 V Connect the test fixture to the LCR 6000 Series To compensate for the test fixture a user correction is required Don t connect any DUT to the unit as shown below 1 Press the Measure key and the OPEN SHORT soft key 2 Move to the OPEN TEST or SPOT field using the cursor keys 3 Don t connect the clips to anything as shown here 4 Press the MEAS OPEN soft key and then the OK soft key Wait until the Correction finished message is displayed 5 Press the ON soft key if the OPEN field is set to OFF 85 GW INSTEK Examples 6 Move to the SHORT TEST or SPOT field using the cursor keys 7 Connect the clips to a shorting bar as shown below 8 Press the MEAS SHORT soft key and then the OK soft key Wait until the Correction finished message is displayed 9 Press the ON soft key if the SHORT field is set to OFF Step 5 Connect the DUT to the test fixture as shown below Step 6 Press the Measure key Measurements are performed continuously by th
48. 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 In addition the instrument accepts input of external trigger You can use these signals to easily integrate the LCR 6000 Series with a component handler or system controller This means that you can fully automate such tasks as component inspection component sorting and processing of quality management data for higher manufacturing efficiency 8 1 Pin Assignment Figure 8 1 Pin Assignment 78 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual Input Pins Table 8 1 Handler Interface Signals Output Pins Pin Pin names Signal descriptions 1 O BIN 1 The sorting result is within bin1 Active low 2 O BIN 2 The sorting result is within bin2 Active low 3 O BIN 3 The sotting result is within bin3 Active low 4 O BIN 4 The sorting result is within bin4 Active low 5 O BIN 5 The sorting result is within bin5 Active low 6 O BIN 6 The sorting result is within bin6 Active low 7 O BIN 7 The sotting result is within bin7 Active low g O BIN 8 The sorting result is within bin8 Active low 9 O BIN 9 The sorting result is within bin9 Active low 10 NC 11 NC 12 NC 13 NC Over fail occurs on the secondary 14 O S OVER measurement parameter Active low The signal on this pin is 79 GW INS
49. a File at Startup AUTO RECALL 4225 Stier 76 7 1 3 Auto save data to last file AUTO SAVE titer FE LLA leren egener 77 HANDLER INTERFPA Eeer ee 78 8 1 IA ER ee 78 8 2 KEEN 81 8 3 Timing Chart for Handler Bregen 82 SEENEN 83 9 1 Basic Measurement Procedure uinea reet ao ENEE 83 9 2 ESAME ENE 84 REMOTE CONTROL 88 UMEN oA p S 88 10 2 To Select Baud Etterbeek 89 10 3 EE 90 COMMAND REFERENCE iisscscisussneenivensennrnenienanmaninnnnnicenans 91 LLL T MME eee 91 12 Notation Conventions and Definitions tetbens 91 ILS Command 1 0 n euo SE 91 114 Headertand EE 94 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual 115 Command Belctenee eee epe pne RA ein ae ege 96 TE DISPlay Sub SIS PI do roto Des epe ae UD Mere AN RUD dd PEE 97 1161 DIS RLIN mS 97 RR EE 97 TICE FUNGton EE 99 IAL NE areas 99 1172 FUNCtion IMPedance AUTO neeesser 100 175 FN E EE 100 1 74 FUNGOADCRRANGE Gasser eu oed Soci ibid 100 1 755 JPUNCUOSRANGeDAL TG iip pertibistib isbenistiu triti epi s 101 156 FUNCtion MONitorl eet eeng 101 NEE RE 103 11 8 1 LEVe VOLTage FVOLTage LE VAN tnrtnntnn 103 11 8 2 LEVel CURRent SCURRent LEVel eseese 104 11 83 LEVel SRESistance VOLTage SRESistance 104 1184 LEVelALC AM Plitude ATL iste tribe treten 105 EG EEE 105 11 9 APERt te eet 106 1191 APBERIUCB ATE epis tino thcetibiet iii 106 1192 E 106 11 10 Ke 107 11 10 1 l GE enuan n 107 11 10
50. alue gt MIN MAX Parameter Where lt value gt Is the numeric data NR1 NR2 or NR3 MIN Sets to the minimum value of current MAX Sets to the maximum value of current Example SEND LEV CURR 1m lt NL gt Set to 1mA The A unit suffix cannot be used Query Syntax LEVel CURRent or CURRent LE Vel Query Response lt NR3 gt NR3 floating point Example SEND CURR lt NL gt RET 1 000e 00 lt NL gt Note The A unit suffix cannot be used This command CANNOT be used in LIST MEAS page and CORRECTION page 11 8 3 LEVel SRESistance VOLTage SRESistance The LEVel SRESistance or VOLTage SRESistance command sets the source output impedance Command LEVel SRESistance 30 50 100 Syntax VOLTage SRESistance 30 50 100 Parameter 30 50 100 Where 30 Sets the output impedance to 30Q 50 Sets the output impedance to 50Q 100 Sets the output impedance to 100Q Example SEND gt LEV SRES 30 lt NL gt Set to 30Q the unit O cannot be added Query Syntax VOLTage SRES ot LEVel SRES Query Response lt NR1 gt NR1 integer Example SEND LEV SRES lt NL gt RET 30 lt NL gt 104 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual Note The suffix unit Q 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 enabl
51. and recalls all user settings from specified file Command FILE LOAD lt File No gt Syntax Parameter Where lt File No gt is NR1 0 to 9 Example SEND gt FILE LOAD 0 lt NL gt 11 16 4 FILE DELete Fo FILE DELete lt File No gt Syntax Parameter Where lt File No gt is NR1 0 to 9 Example SEND FILE DELete lt NL gt 11 17 ERRor Subsystem 11 17 1 ERRor The ERRor retrieves the last error information Query Syntax ERRor Query Response Error string Example SEND ERR lt NL gt RET no error lt NL gt 11 18 SYSTEM Subsystem 11 18 1 SYSTem SHAKehand The SYSTem SHAKehand command feeds back the sent commands Command SYSTem SHAKehand on off Syntax Example SEND SYST SHAK ON lt NL gt Query Syntax SYSTem SHAKehand Query Response on off Example SEND SYST SHAK lt NL gt RET OFF lt NL gt 122 GW INSTEK 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 gt SYST CODE ON lt NL gt Query Syntax SYSTem CODE Query Response on off Example SEND gt SYST CODE lt NL gt RET OFF lt NL gt 11 18 3 SYSTem KEYLock SYSTem KEYLock command unlocks the keypad Command SYST KEYLOCK OFF Syntax ot UNLOCK UNLK Example SEND gt UNLOCK
52. ate SOURce lt float value gt min max 11 14 1 TRIGger IM Mediate The TRIGger IMMediate command causes the trigger to execute a measurement or a sweep measurement regardless of the trigger state oe TRIGger I MMediate Syntax Example SEND gt TRIG lt NL gt Note This command can be ONLY used in BUS trigger mode 11 14 2 TRIGger SOURce The TRIGger SOURce command sets the trigger mode Ge TRIGger SOURce INT MAN EXT BUS Syntax Parameter Where INT MAN EXT BUS is INT Internal Trigger Mode MAN Manual Trigger Mode EXT External Trigger Mode BUS BUS Trigger Mode Example SEND gt TRIG SOUR BUS lt NL gt Query Syntax TRIGger SOURce Query Response INT MAN EXT BUS Example SEND gt TRIG SOUR lt NL gt RET INT lt NL gt 119 GW INSTEK 11 14 3 TRIGger DELAY The TRIGger DELAY command sets the trigger delay time Command Reference Command TRIGger DELAY lt float gt min max Syntax TRIGger DLY lt float gt min max Parameter Where is float value from 1ms to 60 00s min 0ms max 60 000s Example SEND gt TRIG DLY 1 lt NL gt 1 000s Query Syntax TRIGger DELAY TRIGger DLY Query Response 0 000s 60 00s Example SEND gt TRIG DLY lt NL gt RET 1 000s lt NL gt 11 15 BIAS Subsystem The BIAS subsystem command group sets the DC BIAS swit
53. can be set with NER Reverend 31 Handler Interface Signals Output Pins etit onte 79 Handler Interface Signals Input Pitseus sas eed 80 Handler Interface Signals Power Pins 80 Timing Pen E 82 RS 232 connector PM see 89 ME MNEMONIC armeen 94 ere 155 Temperature correction K sctises ceccesescorssceecsndintntsecetesiiasonars 136 Correction factor for interpolated open short trimming K 136 Correction factors for the cable length of test leads 136 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual 1 U NPACKING AND PREPERATION This chapter describes how to set up and start the LCR 6000 Series LCR Meter e Incoming Inspection e Environmental Requirements e Cleaning D 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 the cover front rear panel VFD screen power switch and port connectors appears to have been damaged during transport do not turn on the power switch Otherwise you may get an electrical shock WARNING Make sure that the packing box or shock absorbing material used to package the instrument has not been damaged Refer to the lt Packing List gt in the packing box check that all packaged items supplied with the meter have been provided as per the specified optioned 11 GW INSTEK UNPACKING AND PREPE
54. ceived to help you to debug your control program 500 No error E01 Bad command E02 Parametet error E03 Missing parameter E04 buffer overrun E05 Syntax error E06 Invalid separator E07 Invalid multiplier E08 Numeric data error E09 Value too long E10 Invalid command E11 Unknown error To set up the Error Code feature Step 1 Press the Measure or Setup key Step 2 Press the SYSTEM bottom soft key Step 3 Use the cursor key to select the ERROR CODE field Step 4 Use the soft keys to set the error code setting Soft key Function OFF Turn on the Error Code feature ON Turn off the Error Code feature 72 GW INSTEK 6 1 7 Result LCR 6000 Series User Manual 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 recetving the trigger signal and then returns the test result to the sorting machine without the need to receive a fetch command from either the sorting machine or the control PC To set up the Result feature Step 1 Press the Measure or Setup key Step 2 Press the SYSTEM bottom soft key Step 3 Use the cursor key to select the RESULT field Step 4 Use th
55. ch to ON or OFF and sets the DC bias voltage value Figure 11 12 BIAS Subsystem Command Tree Command BIAS OFF lt 2 5 to 2 5V min max Syntax Example SEND gt BIAS OFF lt NL gt SEND gt BIAS 2 lt NL gt Query Syntax BIAS Query Response lt 2 50V 2 50V gt Example SEND gt BIAS lt NL gt RET gt OFF lt NL gt 120 Gw INSTEK 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 11 16 1 FILE The FILE query returns the file number used by the system Query Syntax FILE Query Response lt NR1 0 TO 9 File number gt Example SEND gt FILE lt NL gt REI O lt NL gt 11 16 2 FILE SAVE The FILE SAVE command saves all user settings into the currently used file EOD FILE SAVE Syntax Example SEND gt FILE SAVE lt NL gt The FILE SAVE lt n gt command saves all user settings into the specified file FILE SAVE lt File No gt Syntax Parameter Where lt File No gt is NR1 0 to 9 Example SEND gt FILE SAVE 0 lt NL gt 11 16 3 FILE LOAD The FILE LOAD command recalls all user settings from the currently used file en FILE LOAD Syntax Example SEND gt FILE LOAD lt NL gt 121 GW INSTEK Command Reference The FILE LOAD lt n gt comm
56. correction Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Press the MEAS SHORT soft key a dialog message Short circuit the test terminals will be displayed Connect the test fixture to the BNC terminals and short circuit the test terminals Press the OK soft key The LCR 6000 measures the short impedances inductances and resistance at this frequency point During the measurement a SHORT measurement in progress dialog message will be shown on the display When the measurement has finished Correction finished is displayed on the screen During the measurement you can press the ABORT soft key to abort short cotrection 29 GW INSTEK 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 Measute 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 In the LIST SETUP page you can configure each of the following list measurement controls with the cursor placed in the corresponding field e Function mode FUNC e Test mode MODE e Parameter selection FREQ Hz VOLT V CURRJA e Limit parameter selection LMT e Lower and upper limits LOWER UPPER Figure 4 5 LIST SETUP Page LIST SETUP FUNC MEAS MODE E DISPLAY MEAS SETUP LIST MEAS 4 3 1 Measurement
57. csv 9999 csv The size of the internal buffer can be adjusted in SYSTEM SYSTEM CONFIG DATA BUFFER setting field The maximum data buffer size is 10000 47 GW INSTEK 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 A A Iac ot Vac etc 4 5 1 Enlarge Display 48 Press the ENLARGE soft key in the MEAS DISPLAY to enter the ENLARGE DISPLAY mode simplified display mode on the contrary press the NORMAL soft key in the ENLARGE DISPLAY mode to quit the ENLARGE DISPLAY mode and return to the regular MEAS DISPLAY mode Two biggest readings you see in the upper part of the ENLARGE DISPLAY mode ate the primary and the secondary measurement parameters while the two other smaller readings in the lower part of the display are the monitored parameters you chose to be displayed The PASS FAIL result of the Direct Comparison function see 4 5 2 Direct Comparison Function for the DUT currently being measured will be displayed in the bottom right corner of the enlarged display The Direct Comparison function allows you to see whether the currently measured DUT is within the acceptable tolerance range without the complexity of the BIN sorting function GW INSTEK Figure 4 7 LCR 6000 Series User Manual ENLARGE DISPLAY Page EN
58. cy 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 Test signal level setting procedure Step 1 Press the Measure key Step 2 Use the cursor key to select LEVEL field Step 3 Use the soft keys or numeric entry keys to enter the test signal voltage current level Soft key Function INCR Refer to Table 4 12 DECR ALC ON Auto Level Control ON ALC OFF Auto Level Control OFF Table 4 12 Test voltage current level that can be selected with INCR DECR INCR DECR 10 00mV 100 0mV 300 0mV 500 0mV LEID 1 50V 2 00V INCR DECR 100 0uA 500 0uA 1 00mA 5 00mA 10 00mA 20 00mA Voltage range Resolution 10 00mV LEVEL lt 99 99mV 0 01mV 100 0mV LEVEL lt 999 9mV 0 1mV 1 00V LEVEL lt 2 00V 0 01V Current range Resolution 100 004 LEVEL lt 999 9uA 0 1uA 1 00mA lt LEVEL lt 20 00mA 0 01mA 31 GW INSTEK Measure Key 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 Use the cursor key to select the SPEED field Step 3 Use the soft keys to set measurement speed
59. d after this operation CLEAR BUFFER Clears the internal buffer SAVE amp 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 CLEAR amp STOP Stop recording and clears the internal buffer Step 5 When the internal buffer is full FULL will be added after the number of recorded counts in the LOG status field The following two operations are available in this situation Soft key Function 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 BUFFER Clears the internal buffer 33 GW INSTEK 34 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 See the example in below Example F LCR6300 MEAS DATE MEAS0000 CSV Up to 9999 recording files can be saved with their file names from 0001 csv 9999 csv The size of the internal buffer can be ad
60. dings will be recorded into the meter s internal buffer The options in the following table are available during this recording process GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual Soft key Function SAVE amp 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 CLEAR amp Stop recording and clears the internal STOP buffer Step 5 When the internal buffer is full FULL will be added after the number of recorded counts in the LOG status field The following two operations are available in this situation Soft key Function 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 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 LIST DATA whose parent directory will have the same name as the LCR 6000 model being used See the example in below Example F LCR6300 LIST DATE LIST0000 CSV Up to 9999 recording files can be saved with their file names from 0001
61. e Measure or Setup key Step 2 Press the SYSTEM bottom soft key Step 3 Use the Step 4 Use the cursor key to select date field soft keys to edit date Soft key Function YEAR INCR ncteases the year in steps of 1 YEAR DECR Decreases the year in steps of 1 MONTH INCR Increases the month in steps of 1 DAY INCR Increases the day in steps of 1 DAY DECR Decreases the day in steps of 1 To change the time Step 1 Press the Measure ot Setup key Step 2 Press the SYSTEM bottom soft key Step 3 Use the Step 4 Use the cursor key to select time field soft keys to edit time GW INSTEK 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 ncreases the minute in steps of 1 MINUTE INCR _ Decreases the minute in steps of 1 SECOND DECR Increases the second in steps of 1 SECOND DECR Decreases the second in steps of 1 6 1 2 Account Setting The LCR 6000 Series has two accounts administrator and uset Administrator All functions can be configured by the administrator except SYSTEM SERVICE page User All functions can be configured by user except the SYSTEM SERVICE page and the FILE page To Change Account Step 1 Press the Measure or Setup key Step 2 Press the SYSTEM bottom soft key Step 3 Use the curs
62. e internal trigger and the measured Cs and D values of the capacitots are displayed as shown below 86 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual Figure 9 2 Measurement results MEAS DISPLAY IFF 61 3047 0 07336 vc 0 0260 V le 9 9776m FUNC RANGE FREQ d TRIG LEVEL E SPEED EI 87 Gw INSTEK Remote Control 10 REMOTE CONTROL This chapter provides the following information to remotely control the LCR 6000 Series via the RS 232C e About RS 232 e Select Baud Rate D About SCPI LCR 6000 Series can use the RS 232 interface to communicate with the computer to complete all the instrument functions 10 1 About RS 232C You can connect a controller i e PC and PLC to the RS 232 interface using a GWINSTEK RS 232 DB 9 cable The serial port uses the transmit XD receive RXD and signal ground GND lines of the RS 232 standard It does not use the hardware handshaking lines CTS and RTS Only use a GWINSTEK not null modem DB 9 cable NOTE Cable length should not exceed 2m Figure 10 1 The RS 232 connector on the real panel 5432 1 9876 88 GW INSTEK Table 10 1 LCR 6000 Series User Manual RS 232 connector pinout NAME DB 25 DB 9 NOTE DCD 8 1 No Connection RXD 3 2 Transmit data TXD 2 3 Receive data DTR 20 4 No Connection GND 7 5 Ground DSR 6 6 No Connection RTS 4 7 No Connection CTS 5 8 No Connection e Make sure the con
63. e soft keys to set Soft key Function FETCH The metet will not send out the test result after the test AUTO The metet will send out the test result after the test 6 1 8 DATA BUFFER The data buffer setting sets the maximum number of recotd counts that the internal buffers can store Settable range 1 10000 To set up the Data Buffer feature Step 1 Press the Measure or Setup key Step 2 Press the SYSTEM bottom soft key Step 3 Use the cursor key to select the DATA BUFFER field Step 4 Enter the number of sets using the entry keys ot use the soft key to select the maximum number of sets Soft key Function MAX Sets the maximum record counts to be 10000 directly 73 GW INSTEK System Configurations 6 2 SYSTEM INFO Page Figure 6 2 74 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 SYSTEM INFO Page SYSTEM MODEL C H LCR Mete CONFIG SERIAL NO SYSTEM 28 SERVICE REV D REV F USB I F REV At BIAS MODULE INSTALLED HANDLER I F INSTALLED GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual 1 File 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
64. el 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 2 3 3 Output impedance 30 2 50Qand 100 LCR 6000 Series User Manual 17 GW INSTEK 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 The sequential mode or tolerance mode can be selected as the sorting mode Limit Setup Absolute value deviation value and deviation value can be used for setup BIN count Countable from 0 to 999999 2 4 3 List Sweep 18 Points There is a maximum of 10 points Sweep parameters Test frequency test voltage test current Comparator function of list sweep The comparator function enables you to set one pair of lower and upper limits for each measurement point You can select from Judge with the first sweep parameter Judge with the second parameter Not used for each pair of limits GW INSTEK 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 Opti
65. ential mode Example SEND gt COMP MODE PER lt NL gt Query Syntax COMParator MODE Query Response abs per seq Example SEND gt COMP MODE lt NL gt RET gt abs lt NL gt 11 11 3 COMParator AUX The COMParator AUX command sets the auxiliary BIN counting function of the comparator to ON or OFF Command COMParator AUX ON OFF 1 0 Syntax Parameter Where ON OFF 1 0 is ON or 1 Set the AUX BIN to ON OFF or 0 Set the AUX BIN to OFF Example SEND gt COMP AUX OFF lt NL gt Query Syntax COMParator AUX Query Response on off 111 GW INSTEK Command Reference EAA H Example SEND COMP AUX lt NL gt RET gt on lt NL gt 11 11 4 COMParator BINS The COMParator BINS command sets the total number of bins COH And COMParator BINS value Syntax Parameter Where value is NR1 1 to 9 Example SEND COMP BINS 3 lt NL gt Query Syntax COMParator BINS Query Response lt NR1 gt 1 to 9 Example SEND gt COMP BINS lt NL gt REI 3 lt NL gt 11 11 5 COMParator TOLerance NOMinal The COMParator TO Lerance NOMinal command sets the nominal value for the tolerance mode of the comparator function Command COMParator TOLerance NOMinal lt value gt Syntax Parameter Where lt value gt is NR1 NR2 or NR3 A suffix multipli
66. er can be used with this command But the suffix unit F Q H can t be used Example SEND COMP TOL NOM 100N lt NL gt SEND COMP TOL NOM 1E 6 lt NL gt Query Syntax COMParator TOLerance NOMinal Query Response lt NR3 gt Example SEND gt COMP TOL NOM lt NL gt REI 1 00000e 06 NL 11 11 6 COMParator TOLerance BIN The COMParator TOLerance BIN command sets the low high limit values of each BIN for the comparator function tolerance mode Command COMParator TOLerance BIN lt n gt lt low limit gt lt high Syntax limit gt Parameter Where lt n gt lt low limit gt lt high limit gt is n NRI1 1 to 9 Bin number low limit NR1 NR2 or NR3 low limit value high limit NR1 NR2 or NR3 high limit value Example SEND gt COMP TOL BIN 1 100P 200P lt NL gt SEND gt COMP TOL BIN 2 200E 6 300E 6 lt NL gt 112 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual Query Syntax COMParator TOLerance BIN lt n gt Parameter Where lt n gt is NR1 1 to 9 Bin number Query Response lt NR3 low limit gt lt NR3 high limit gt Example SEND gt COMP TOL BIN 2 lt NL gt RET 1 00000e 06 2 00000E 6 lt NL gt 11 11 7 COMParator SLIM The COMParator SLIM or COMParator secondary command sets the LOW HIGH limit values for the secondary parametet Command COMParator SLIM lt low value gt lt high value gt Syntax COMParator secondary lt low value gt lt high value gt
67. es the Automatic Level Control ALC Command LEVel ALC on 1 off 0 Syntax AMPlitude ALC on 1 off 0 Parameter on 1 off 0 Where on 1 Enable ALC of f 0 Turn off the ALC Example SEND gt LEV ALC on lt NL gt Query Syntax LEV ALC ot AMP ALC Query Response on off Example SEND gt LEV ALC lt NL gt RET gt off lt NL gt Note This command CANNOT be used in LIST MEAS page CORRECTION page and DCR mode 11 8 5 LEVel MODe The LEVel MODe query returns the level mode Query Syntax LEVel MODe Query Response volt curr Example SEND gt LEVel MODe lt NL gt RET gt volt 105 GW INSTEK Command Reference 11 9 APERture Subsystem The APERture subsystem command sets the integration time of the ADC and the averaging rate Figure 11 6 APERture Subsystem Command Tree Command APERture SLOW MED FAST Syntax APERture lt value gt SPEED spd SLOW MED FAST SPEED spd lt value gt Parameter Where SLOW Set test speed to slow MED Set test speed to medium FAST Set test speed to fast value NR1 0 to 256 Averaging rate 0O OFF 1 Example SEND gt APER FAST lt NL gt SEND gt APER 10 lt NL gt Query Syntax APER Query Response SLOW MED FAST lt avg value gt Example SEND APER lt NL gt RET slow 0 lt NL gt 11 9 1 APERture RATE The APERture RATE query returns the current integration
68. eters and comparator results into the output buffer Query Syntax FETCh Query Response lt NR3 primary value gt lt NR3 secondary value gt lt CMP result gt Example SEND gt FETC lt NL gt RET gt 2 98524e 12 3 27673e 00 L NL RET 1 00000e 20 1 00000e 20 lt NL gt The STEP is OFF 107 GW INSTEK Command Reference 11 10 2 FETCh IMPedance The FETCh IMPedance query sets the latest measurement data of the primary parameter secondary parameter monitor and monitor2 results into the output buffer Query Syntax FETCh Query Response lt NR3 primary value gt lt NR3 secondary value gt lt NR3 monitorl gt lt NR3 monitor2 gt lt comparator result gt Example SEND gt FETC lt NL gt RET gt 2 61788e 11 5 45442e 01 3 88651e 05 0 00000e 00 BIN1 AUX OK OK lt NL gt RET 1 23434e 05 BINT1 OK NL DCR amp Comp on 11 10 3 FETCh MAIN The FETCh MAIN quety sets the latest measurement data of the primaty and secondary parameters Query Syntax FETCh MAIN Query Response lt NR3 primary value gt lt NR3 secondary value gt Example SEND gt FETC MAIN lt NL gt RET 2 02100e 11 1 64422e 01 lt NL gt LCR Primary Secondary RET 1 23434e 05 lt NL gt DCR 11 10 4 FETCh MONitor1 2 The FETCh MONitorl and FETCh MONitor2 set the latest measurement data of the monter and moniter2 parameters into the out
69. feature of the LCR 6000 Series compensates for any residual impedances R X that may exist outside of calibration such as the impedance of the cables and the DUT connection points See Figure 4 4 Residual Impedances Residual Impedances O R jX DUT O To perform short correction Step 1 Press the Measure key Step 2 Press the OPEN SHORT soft key Step 3 Use the cursor key to select the SHORT field Soft key Function ON Enables short correction OFF Disables short correction MEAS SHORT Starts short correction AC DCR SHORT Starts short correction DC 37 GW INSTEK Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Measure Key Press the MEAS SHORT or DCR SHORT soft key a dialog message Short circuit the test terminals will appear Connect the test fixture to the BNC terminals and short circuit the test terminals Press the OK soft key The LCR 6000 measures the short impedances inductances and resistance at the all test frequency points During the measurement an LCR SHORT 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 SHORT correction After the SHORT measurement has finished the meter will enable SHORT correction automatically You can however still c
70. first 3 characters of the long form For example comparator abbreviated to comp current abbreviated to curr range abbreviated to rang b If the 4th character is not a vowel the short form is the first 4 characters For example resistance abbreviated to res volume abbreviated to vol e If the long form mnemonic is defined as a phrase rather than a single word then the long form mnemonic is the first character of the first word s followed by the entire last word The above rules when the long form mnemonic is a single word are then applied to the resulting long form mnemonic to obtain the short form 93 Gw INSTEK Command Reference For example PercentTolerance abbreviated to ptol 11 4 Header and Parameters The commands consist of a command header and parameters See the following Example comp nom 100 0e3 Header Parameter 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 The abbreviation rules are the same as the rules for command headers B Numeric Data a NR1 integer For example 1 123 123 b NR2 fix float For example 1 23 1 23 1 23 c NR3 floating point For example 1 23e3 5 67e 3 123k 1 23M 2 34G The available range for numeric data is 9 9
71. hoose to manually choose to enable or disable SHORT correction by depressing the ON or OFF soft keys 4 2 3 SPOT Correction The spot correction function involves performing open short correction at user specified frequency points You can specify 1 frequency point 38 To specify frequency points and perform open correction Step 1 Press the Measure key Step 3 Press the OPEN SHORT soft key Step 3 Use the cursor key to select the SPOT field Step 4 Enter the frequency using the numeric entry keys Soft key Function ON Enable this point OFF Disables this point CURRENT FREQ Use current frequency MEAS OPEN Starts open correction MEAS SHORT Starts short correction GW INSTEK Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 LCR 6000 Series User Manual Press the MEAS OPEN soft key A dialog message Open circuit the test terminals will appear Connect the test fixture to the BNC terminals Do not connect the DUT to the test fixture Press the OK soft key The LCR 6000 measures the open admittances capacitance and conductance at this frequency point During the measurement an OPEN measurement in progress dialog message will be shown on the display When the measurement has finished Correction finished will be displayed During the measurement you can press the ABORT soft key to abort open correction To specify frequency points and perform short
72. independent of the test frequency you set Refer to the tables on page 126 for the trimming frequency point lists for each model To perform open correction Step 1 Press the Measure key Step 2 Press the OPEN SHORT soft key Step 3 Use the cursor key to select the OPEN field Soft key Function ON Enables open cortection OFF Disables open correction MEAS OPEN Starts open correction AC DCR OPEN Starts open correction DC Step 4 Press the MEAS OPEN or DCR 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 fixture Step 6 Press the OK soft key The LCR 6000 will then measured the open admittances capacitance and conductance at the all test frequency points GW INSTEK 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 After the OPEN measurement has finished the meter will enable OPEN correction automatically You can however still choose to manually choose to enable or disable OPEN correction by depressing the ON or OFF soft keys 4 2 2 Short Correction SHORT Figure 4 4 The short correction
73. internal service or adjustment unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards do not install substitute parts or perform unauthorized modifications to the instrument Return the instrument to a GWINSTEK authorized service center for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual Table of Contents Safety SUMMAN deieren sores cc NUNC ID UN USt V Ee IEN DUET DIS qp ID SIUE i Table of Contents sincsen a A 1 Table of Mr 8 o5 joo EE EEE EE 10 1 UNPACKING AND PREPERATION eene eene 11 11 Incomino IbSpOCUDD isminin Ser beri tui isa tx Eb dee 11 1 2 cette 12 1 3 HSE EEE EE 12 1 4 How to Remove the ELIen iud evasit cdsrdieveios einen Didar 15 2 OVERVIEW speaks 14 Sch et 14 2 2 Main Specifications and Features ee 15 TN 15 eee EE sa GERE a E 15 223 M uic TL 15 224 Measurement Speed eansiriniranii tinea kiaiii 15 geet Jeer 16 206 Basic e ET TT 16 2 2 1 Measurement Range sneinen innii iarsi 16 2 3 Test Siete assnret 17 E Me E 17 2 32 Test NN 17 255 e e 17 2 4 MA 18 241 Correction Nie 18 2442 Comparator Function Sorting Jessie enirn 18 2A3 MEER qo o 18 2 5 Measurement Assistance Functions uei ctos tia ten ecole EE 19 sl EE NE 19 Gw INSTEK Table of Contents 252 C NP c M 19 20 E EE SE 19 2 6 EE 19 26 1 PIPA 19 262 EE 20 3 Ee 21 3 1 Front panel
74. justed in SYSTEM SYSTEM CONFIG DATA BUFFER setting field The maximum data buffer size is 10000 Gw INSTEK 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 The correction for all other frequencies are interpolated from those fixed trimming points Please refer to the 12 1 Specification page to see what the trimming frequency points are for each LCR 6000 model The SPOT function will perform open or short correction at a user defined spot frequency In the OPEN SHORT page you can configure each of the following controls with the cursor placed in the corresponding field e Open correction OPEN e Short correction SHORT e SPOT correction SPOT Figure 4 2 OPEN SHORT Page MEAS DISPLAY OPEN TEST MEAS SHORT TEST ON SETUP SPOT 35 GW INSTEK Measure Key 4 2 1 Open Correction OPEN Figure 4 3 36 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 Stray Admittance The OPEN correction data is taken at all preset frequency points
75. keys select the LMT field Configure the limit parameter by pressing the approptiate soft key Soft key Function PRIMARY A Uses the primary parameter as the limit parameter 2NDARY B Uses the secondary parameter as the limit parameter OFF Turns OFF the limit feature Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Using the cursor keys select the LOWER field Enter the lower limit value Using the cursor keys select the UPPER field and enter the higher limit value Repeat Step 4 to Step 10 43 GW INSTEK Measure Key 4 4 LIST MEAS Page Figure 4 6 The LIST MEAS page will appear when you press the Measure key and then the LIST MEAS soft key LIST MEAS Page LIST MEAS LOG MEAS TRIG MAN MODE SEQ RANGE 8 DISPLAY FREQ Hz D F PHP 1 1 080k E MEAS e SEN SETUP LIST SETUP On the LIST MEAS page the list points are swept and the measurement results are compared to the limits During a sweep an asterisk mark will appear on the left side of the list point currently being measured This page provides the following information e Trigger mode TRIG e Test mode MODE e Range mode RANGE e Measurement recording LOG These conditions can be set from MEAS DISPLAY page and SETUP page 4 4 1 Trigger Mode TRIG 44 Select the trigger mode for LIST MEAS here manual trigger is generally used for LIST MEAS When entering the LIS
76. l mode SEQ Figure 5 6 Sequential mode OL H1 H2 H3 e Includes the point o 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 Press the Setup key Step 2 Press the BIN SETUP soft key Step 3 Use the cursor key to select MODE field Step 4 Use the soft keys to select comparator mode Soft key Function ABS Absolute parameter values PER Deviation percentages SEQ Sequential mode 61 GW INSTEK 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 To enter the nominal value Step 1 Press the Setup key Step 2 Press the BIN SETUP soft key Step 3 Use the cursor key to select NOM field Step 4 Enter the nominal value using the entry keys Use the soft key to select the unit 5 2 6 Beep feature The beep feature behaves differently depending on which beep mode is in effect To set up the beep feature Step 1 Press the Setup key Step 2 Press the BIN SETUP soft key Step 3 Use the cursor key to select BEEP field Step 4 Use the soft key
77. lt NL gt 11 18 4 SYSTem RESult SYSTem RESult command selects the test results send mode mind SYSTem RESult fetch auto Syntax Example SEND gt SYST RES fetch lt NL gt Parameter Where fetch The test results will be sent back by command fetch auto The results will be sent back by one trig Query Syntax SYSTem RESult Query Response FETCH AUTO Example SEND gt SYST RES lt NL gt RET gt fetcth lt NL gt 11 19 Common Commands 11 19 1 IDN The IDN query returns the instrument ID Query Syntax IDN Or IDN Query Response lt model gt lt firmware gt lt serial no gt lt manufacturer gt 123 GW INSTEK 11 19 2 TRG The TRG comman Command Reference d trigger command performs the same function as the Group Execute Trigger command Command TRG Syntax Query Response lt primary value gt lt secondary value gt lt comparator result gt Example SEND gt TRG REI 5 56675e 11 7 25470e 01 0UT Note This command can be used in BUS trigger mode TRG TRIG FETC 11 19 3 SAV SAV FILE SAVE The SAV command saves all user settings into the currently used file Command KSAV Syntax Example SEND gt SAV lt NL gt 11 19 4 RCL RCL FILE LOAD The RCL command recalls all user settings from the currently used file Command RCL Syntax Example SEND RCL lt NL g
78. lt 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 WARNING 12 4 36V input range To avoid damaging the interface turn off the meter before making any wired connections to this interface If users need to use the output pins of this interface to drive external relays do use only small signal relays Because the output pins of this interface are driven by photocouplers the fan out current is not sufficient to drive big relays external transistors need to be used when users want to use the signals on these output pins to control big relays The coil of the external relays must be in parallel with a flyback diode Circuit of input pins Figure 8 2 Circuit of input pins Sink Current 5 50mA EXT DC gt INPUT 81 Gw INSTEK Handler Interface Circuit of output pins Figure 8 3 Circuit of output pins Bin sorting Index EOM EXT DCV R 4 99k OUTPUT GND Maximum sourcing current 5mA Maximum sinking current 50mA 8 3 Timing Chart for Handler Interface Figure 8 4 Timing chart LT IT T3 iT4Ai T5 I T6 TRIG Table 8 4 Timing Definitions Time segment Minimum value T1 Trigger pulse width 1msec T2 Measurement Trigger delay time Osec T3 ci
79. n Auto LCZ Function is set to ON AUTO LCZ will display on FUNC field NOTE The Auto LCZ Function will be turned off after you set the measurement function 5 1 5 Monitor I and Monitor 2 MON TJ MON 2 The LCR 6000 Series can monitor the other two parameters NOTE Additional monitoring parameters do not increase the instrument measurement time Monitor parameter display in MEAS DISPLAY page and ENLARGE page 54 Procedure for setting monitor parameters monitor 1 and monitor 2 Step 1 Press the Setup key Step 2 Use the cursor key to select MON 1 or MON 2 field Step 3 Use the soft keys to select DC bias voltage Soft key Function OFF Turn off the monitor Li Absolute value of impedance D Dissipation factor Q Quality factor 1 D Vac Test signal Voltage Tac Test signal Current A Absolute deviation value A Relative deviation value Or Phase radian GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual Od Phase angle R Resistance Rs X Reactance G Conductance B Sustenance Y 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 Oms to 60s 5 1 7 AUTO LEVEL CONTROL ALC The automatic level control ALC feature adjusts the voltage across the DUT or the current
80. of 99999999 is reached the counting operation stops and the overflow message 66 appears Set the Counter Step 1 Press the Setup key Step 2 Press the BIN COUNT soft key Step 3 Use the cursor key to select COUNT field Step 4 Use the soft keys to set counter function Soft key Function COUNT ON Turns the counter function on COUNT OFF Turns the counter function off RESET COUNT The counter is reset when this key pressed GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual 6 System CONFIGURATIONS This section includes the following information e SYSTEM CONFIG page e SYSTEM INFO page e 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 The following information can be configured in the SYSTEM CONFIG page System Information System date and time configuration DATE TIME Account settings ACCOUNT Key Beep setting Key BEEP RS 232 Baud rate setting BAUD HAND SHAKE ERROR CODE RESULT DATA BUFFER 67 GW INSTEK Figure 6 1 System Configurations SYSTEM CONFIG Page SYSTEM CONFIG J DATE TIME ACCOUNT KEY BEEP BAUD HAND SHAKE ROR CODE SYSTEN INFO SYSTEM SERVIGE 6 1 1 Setting the system date and time 68 LCR 6000 Series features a built in 24 hour clock To change the date Step 1 Press th
81. on lt gt Angular brackets enclose words or characters that are used to symbolize a program code parameter or an RS 232 command square bracket indicates that the enclosed items are optional n Command Terminator 11 3 Command Structure The LCR 6000 commands are divided into two types Common commands and SCPI commands The common commands are defined in IEEE std 488 2 1987 and these commands are common for all devices The SCPI commands are used to control all of the LCR 6000 s functions The SCPI commands are tree structured three levels deep The highest level commands are called the subsystem commands in this manual So the lower level commands are legal only when the subsystem commands have been selected A colon is used to separate the higher level commands and the lower level commands Semicolon A semicolon does not change the current path but separates two commands in the same message 91 Gw INSTEK Command Reference Figure 11 1 Command Tree Example Example function imp type Cp D function Subsystem Command imp Level 2 type Level 3 Cp D Parameter The basic rules of the command tree are as follows e Letter case upper and lower is ignored For example FUNCTION IMPEDANCE function impedance e Spaces _ used to indicate a space must not be placed before and or after the colon For example func imp gt M func imp e The command can be completely spelled out or in abbre
82. ons 2 6 1 USB host port Universal serial bus jack type A 4 contact positions contact 1 is on your left female for connection to USB memory devices only Save Screen After a USB disk has been inserted into the USB host port of the LCR meter and if the meter detects that the USB disk is usable the meter will show USB Disk Ready Press lt Enter gt to save screen on the lower part of the LCD screen Figure 2 1 Disk Ready MEAS DISPLAY MEAS SETUP 1 96537 2211 320 LIST FUNC sR RANGE MEAS FREQ 1 000 TRIG LEVEL 1 00 SPEED EI 19 GW INSTEK Overview 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 The location and name of the screenshot will also be shown for example F LCR 6300 Screen ScreenShot001 bmp Figure 2 2 Screen Saved MEAS DISPLAY MEAS SETUP 2 01744 amp 1 28 05 LIST RANGE MEAS TRIG SPEED 2 6 2 DC Bias Voltage OV 2 5V Accuracy 0 5 0 005V 20 GW INSTEK 3 Startup LCR 6000 Series User Manual 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 e Front panel summar
83. or key to select ACCOUNT field Step 4 Use the soft keys to change account Soft key Function ADMIN Administrator USER User Switch user mode to administrator mode you must input a cottect password To Change Administrator s Password Step 1 Press the Measure or Setup key Step 2 Press the SYSTEM bottom soft key Step 3 Use the cursor key to select ADMINISTRATOR field When the ACCOUNT field is USER you should change to ADMINISTRATOR Step 4 Use the soft keys to change the password or delete the password Soft key Function CHANGE Input password less than 9 numbers PASSWORD DELETE The password will be removed PASSWORD 69 GW INSTEK 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 Step 2 Press the SYSTEM bottom soft key Step 3 Use the cursor key to select the KEY BEEP field Step 4 Use the soft keys to set the beep settings Soft key Function ON Turn on the key beep feature OFF Turn off the key beep feature 6 1 4 RS 232 baud rate Before you can control the LCR 6000 Series remotely via the built in RS 232 controller you have to configure the RS 232 baud rate The LCR 60
84. power key 22 Gw INSTEK 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 measurements and avoids mutual inductance interference from measurement signals noise and other factors inherent with other types of connections Figure 3 3 Connect to DUT L Force L Sense H Sense H Force i Do not apply DC voltage or current to the UNKNOWN terminals Applying a DC voltage or current may lead to device failure Connect the measurement sample DUT to the test port or WARNING the test fixture cables etc after the DUT has been completely discharged 23 GW INSTEK Measure Key 4 M EASURE KEY This section includes the following information MEAS DISPLAY page OPEN SHORT page LIST SETUP page LIST MEAS page 4 24 1 MEAS DISPLAY Page When the Measure key is pressed the MEAS DISPLAY page appears The following measurement controls can be set e FUNC Measurement Function e RANGE Impedance range e FREQ Test Frequency e TRIG Trigger Mode e LEVEL Test Signal Level e SPEED Meas Speed GW INSTEK Figure 4 1 LCR 6000 Series User Manual
85. put buffer Query Syntax FETCh MONitorl and FETCh MONitor2 Query Response lt NR3 monitet1 2 value gt Example SEND FETC MON1 lt NL gt RET gt 3 88651e 05 lt NL gt RET 0 00000e 00 lt NL gt 0 The monitor 1 is OFF 11 10 5 FETCh MONitor The FETCh MONitor sets the latest measurement data of the moniter1 and moniter2 parameters into the output buffer Query Syntax FETCh MONitor Query Response lt NR3 moniter1 2 value gt 108 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual Example SEND gt FETC MON lt NL gt REI 3 88651e 05 0 00000e 00 lt NL gt 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 lt spot no gt lt NR3 primary value gt lt NR3 secondary value gt lt CMP result gt spot no 01 10 Example SEND gt FETC LIST lt NL gt RET gt 01 2 98524e 12 3 27673e 00 L 02 7 11030e 12 3 48450e 01 P 03 7 11322e 12 5 14944e 02 H 04 1 00000e 20 1 00000e 20 05 1 00000e 20 1 00000e 20 06 1 00000e 20 1 00000e 20 07 1 00000e 20 1 00000e 20 08 1 00000e 20 1 00000e 20 09 1 00000e 20 1 00000e 20 10 1 00000e 20 1 00000e 20 lt NL gt 1 00000e
86. r STEP Measure one step by one trigger 45 GW INSTEK Measure Key There are 4 available trigger modes in the LIST MEAS page Trigger Modes Function INT Trigger by the meter s internal trigger source MAN Trigger by pressing the trigger button EXT Trigger by sending a signal to the trigger pin on the handler interface BUS Trigger by the RS 232 port 4 4 3 Range Mode RANGE Displays the selected measurement range for each measurement step this field is here only for display its content can t be changed here If you need to change the measurement range it can be done in the MEAS DISPLAY or MEAS SETUP function 4 4 4 Measurement log LOG 46 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 When the LOG function is active the display is fixed to the MEAS DISPLAY screen The FUNC FREQ and LEVEL settings are also fixed and cannot be changed Procedure for setting Log Step 1 Press the LIST MEAS soft key Step 2 Use the cursor keys to select the LOG status field Step 3 Use the START LOG soft keys to start a new log Soft key Function START LOG To start a new measurement log Step 4 After a new log has started the measurement rea
87. rameter is within the limits but the secondary parameter is not 57 GW INSTEK Setup Key Figure 5 3 Page Comparator Workflow BIN1min lt Primary lt BIN1 max BIN9Qmin lt Primary lt BIN9max Display OUT AUX NG Output NG S_OVER P_OVER P_HI or P LO Display BIN1 9 AUX NG Display BIN1 9 OK Output NG Output BIN_1 or BIN_2 S_OVER Display OUT NG Output NG P_OVER P_HI or P LO Procedure for setting the comparator function COMP Step 1 Press the Setup key Step 2 Press the BIN SETUP soft key Step 3 Use the cursor key to select COMP field Step 4 Use the soft keys to turn on off the comparator Soft key Function OFF Tutns OFF the COMP function ON Turns ON the COMP function 58 GW INSTEK 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 Procedure for turning ON OFF the auxiliary bin AUX Step 1 Press the Setup key Step 2 Press the BIN SETUP soft key Step 3 Use the cursor key to select AUX field Step 4 Use the soft keys to turn on off the auxiliary bin Soft key Function ON Turns ON the auxiliary bin OFF Turns OFF the auxiliary bin 5 2 4 Primary
88. rcle Analog Measurement Depends on time settings T4 Digital math time 1msec T5 Bin output delay time 200usec T6 Trigger wait time after the output sec 82 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual 9 EXAM PLES 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 Follow the procedures to perform impedance measurements while referring to the items noted to the right side of each step 83 GW INSTEK Figure 9 1 Examples Basic Measurement Procedure Setup measurement conditions FUNC LEVEL FREQ CORRECTIONS OPEN TEST SHORT TEST Perform measurement 9 2 Example 84 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 In this example a ceramic capacitor is measured under the following conditions Sample DUT Ceramic capacitor Measurement Conditions e Function Cs D e Test Frequency 1 kHz e
89. rcuit model Z Absolute value of impedance Y Absolute value of admittance G Conductance B Susceptance R Resistance Rs X Reactance D Dissipation factor Q Quality factor 1 D Or Phase radian 0d Phase angle Vac Test signal Voltage Iac Test signal Current A Absolute deviation value A Relative deviation value DCR Direct Current Resistance Procedure for setting the measurement function FUNC Step 1 Press the Measure key Step 2 Press the MEAS DISPLAY soft key if MEAS DISPLAY is not already the active mode Step 3 Use the cursor key to select FUNC field Step 4 Use the soft keys to select measurement function GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual 4 1 2 Impedance Range RANGE Table 4 4 Table 4 5 Impedance range mode Mode Function Advantage Disadvantage overview Auto LCR 6000 You don t The Range Series sets the need to select measurement optimum range time is longer impedance due to the range for the ranging time impedance of the DUT Hold Measurement No ranging You need to Range time is select a proper required range depending on the value of the DUT Nominal LCR 6000 You don t Valid only in Range Series sets the need to select he sorting optimum range range No mode depending on ranging time is the nominal required value Available impedance range The hold range has nine impedance ranges 10 30 100 300 1k 3k
90. s to set beep feature Soft key Function OFF Turns the beep feature off PASS Beep when the comparator sorting result is OK FAIL Beep when the comparator sorting result is NG 5 2 7 Total Number of Bins BINS 62 LCR 6000 series specify nine bins 1 BINS to 9 BINS To choose total number of the bins Step 1 Press the Setup key Step 2 Press the BIN SETUP soft key Step 3 Use the cursor key to select BINS field Step 4 Use the soft keys to select beep tone GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual Soft key Function 1 BINS Set to 1 bin 2 BINS Set to 2 bins 3 BINS Set to 2 bins 4 BINS Set to 2 bins 5 BINS Set to 2 bins 6 BINS Set to 2 bins 7 BINS Set to 2 bins 8 BINS Set to 2 bins 9 BINS Set to 2 bins 5 2 8 Lower and Upper Limits LCR 6000 Series built in comparator can sort DUTs into a maximum 10 levels Bin1 through Bin9 and OUT using up to nine sets of primary parameter limits along with one set of secondary parameter limits To enter the limit values for tolerance mode Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Press the Setup key Press the BIN SETUP soft key Use the cursor key to select BIN 1 LOWER field Enter the limit value using the entry keys When in the ABS and SEQ mode please enter the unit using the soft keys When in the PER mode the unit is Repeat Step 4 using the cursor key
91. s until you have entered all limit values Use the cursor key to select 2nd LOWER field and enter the lower limit value for the secondary parameter Select 2nd UPPER field to enter the upper limit value 5 3 BIN MEAS Page When the Setup key and the BIN MEAS soft key is pressed the BIN MEAS page appears The bin sorting results are displayed in larger characters while the measurement results are shown in normal characters 63 GW INSTEK Figure 5 7 64 Setup Key BIN MEAS Page BIN MEAS FF MEAS Cs Rs DISPLAY MEAS 137 469 nF inni 0 67577 0 a SETUP COMP MODE ABS RANGE BIN TRIG soins SPEED AUX This page provides the following information e FUNC RANGE FREQ LEVEL TRIG LEVEL SPEED These conditions can be set from MEAS DISPLAY page e Comparator function ON OFF COMP e 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 maximum of nine pairs of primary parameter limits and one pair of secondary parameter limits A DUT which has the primary parameter within the limits but secondary parameter is not can be sorted into an auxiliary BIN AUX See Figure 5 3 on page 58 for the Comparator Workflow Procedure for setting the comparator function COMP Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Press the Setup key Press the BIN MEAS soft key
92. startup FILE 0 File 0 will be recalled at next instrument startup GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual 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 Step 2 Step 3 field Step 4 Press the Setup key Press the FILE bottom soft key Use the cursor key to select the AUTO SAVE Use the soft keys to select the save option Soft key Function ON Auto save function will be enabled OFF Turn off the auto save function 7 1 4 File operation To choose a file to operate Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Press the Setup key Press the FILE bottom soft key Use the cursor keys to select a file File name from 0 to 9 Step 4 Use the soft keys to perform an operation Soft key Function SAVE Save user configuration data into currently selected file RECALL Recall configuration data from currently selected file ERASE Erase the selected file The user configuration data will be reset to the default at the next startup MODIFY DES Modify the file description TT Gw INSTEK Handler Interface 8 H ANDLER INTERFACE This chapter provides information about the LCR 6000 Series built in handler interface It includes e Pin Assignment e Circuit Diagram e
93. system command group sets the List Sweep measurement function including the sweep point setting and limit values for the limit function Figure 11 9 LIST Subsystem Command Tree PARAmeter 11 12 1 LIST PARAmeter The LIST PARAmeter command sets the list sweep parameter Command LIST PARAmeter FREQ VOLT CURR Syntax Parameter Where FREQ LEVEL is FREQ Sets the sweep parameter to frequency VOLT Sets the sweep parameter to voltage level CURR Sets the sweep parameter to current level Example SEND LIST PARA VOLT lt NL gt Query Syntax LIST PARAmeter 114 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual Query Response FREQ VOLT CURR Example SEND gt LIST PARA lt NL gt RET gt FREQ lt NL gt 11 12 2 LIST STAT The LIST STAT command turns on off the specified sweep point Ge LIST STAT lt n gt ON OFF 1 0 Syntax Parameter Where lt n gt is n 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 gt LIST STAT 1 ON lt NL gt Query Syntax LIST STAT lt n gt Parameter Where lt n gt is n NR1 1 to 10 List sweep point Query Response on off Example SEND LIST STAT 1 lt NL gt REI on lt NL gt 11 12 3 LIST BAND The LIST BAND command sets the List Sweep point value limit mode and low high limit values Command Syntax LIST BAND
94. t 124 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual 12 SPECIFICATION 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 25 CSC Humidity lt 70 R H Zeroing Open and Short Correction Warm up time is 30 min or more 1 year calibration cycle Basic Accuracy 0 05 Slow Med 0 1 Fast 12 1 General Specification Display RGB color TFT LCD Size 3 5 320x240 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 6r Z d Z D Z Q Monitor Parameter Z D Q Vac Iac A A Or Od R X G B Y 2 Parameter Measurement Speed 40 times s 10 times s 3 times s 125 GW INSTEK Specification Test Frequency LCR 6300 10Hz 300kHz LCR 6200 10Hz 200kHz LCR 6100 10Hz 100kHz LCR 6020 10Hz 20kHz LCR 6002 10Hz 2kHz Frequency range and test frequency point Frequency range F Resolution 10 00Hz lt F lt 99 99Hz 0 01Hz 100 0Hz lt F lt 999 9Hz 0 1Hz 1 000kHz lt F lt 9 999kHz 1Hz 10 00kHz lt F lt 99 99kHz 10Hz 100 0kHz SF lt 300 0kHz 100Hz Frequency Accuracy 0 01 4 digit resolution LCR 6300 s open short trimming frequency point list 10 12 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 80 100 120 150 200 250 1300 400 500 600 800
95. the instrument The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation service and repair of this instrument Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific WARNINGS elsewhere in this manual may impair the protection provided by the equipment In addition it violates safety standards of design manufacture and intended use of the instrument Disclaimer GWINSTEK assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with these requirements Ground The To avoid electric shock hazards the instrument Instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to a safety earth ground by the supplied power cable with earth blade DO NOT Operate In Do not operate the instrument in the presence of An Explosive inflammable gasses or fumes Operation of any Atmosphere electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard GW INSTEK Safety Summary Keep Away From Live Circuits DO NOT Service Or Adjust Alone DO NOT Substitute Parts Or Modify Instrument Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers Component replacement and internal 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 To avoid injuries always disconnect the power and discharge the circuits before touching them Do not attempt
96. troller 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 10 2 To Select Baud Rate Before you can control the LCR 6000 Series by issuing RS 232 commands from the built in RS 232 controller connected via its DB 9 connector you have to configure the RS 232 baud rate The LCR 6000 Series built in RS 232 interface uses the SCPI language The RS 232 configuration is as follows Data bits 8 bit Stop bits 1 bit Parity none To set up the baud rate Step 1 Press the Measure or Setup key Step 2 Press the SYSTEM bottom soft key Step 3 Use the cursor key to select the BAUD field Step 4 Use the soft keys to select the baud rate Soft key Function 1200 Sets the baud rate to 1200 9600 Sets the baud rate to 9600 38400 Sets the baud rate to 38400 57600 Sets the baud rate to 57600 115200 Sets the baud rate to 115200 89 Gw INSTEK Remote Control 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 90 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual Tl Com MAND REFERENCE 11 1 Terminator 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 operati
97. urement parameter To specify the list sweep measurement parameter Step 1 Press the Measure key Step 2 Press the LIST SETUP soft key Step 3 Use the cursor key to select FREQ or VOLT or CURR field Step 4 Use the soft keys to select list measurement parameter Soft key Function FREQ Uses frequency as the list measurement parameter VOLT Uses voltage as the list measurement parameter CURR Uses current as the list measurement parameter 4 3 4 List Point and Limit Modes The List measurement feature supports up to 10 list points as well as measurement limit values Each list point can be turned on or off 42 To configure the list points Step 1 Press the Measure key Step 2 Press the LIST SETUP soft key Step 3 Use the cursor key to select one of the list point field 1 through 10 Step 4 Use the soft keys to turn on off the current point Soft key Function ON Turn on current point OFF Turn off current point GW INSTEK Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 LCR 6000 Series User Manual Enter the list point value maybe the frequency value or the signal level voltage cutrent 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 When you enter the signal level current value the soft key labels change to unit labels uA mA Using the cursor
98. used and then write down the correction factor A according to the amplitude of the measuring signal being currently used see Figure 13 2 Let A be multiplied by A to get the actual basic accuracy A for that moment V represents the amplitude of the measuring signal 133 GW INSTEK Accurac Figure 13 1 The basic measurement accuracy A 10k 10 1k 10 b s Ad x I ge x STK IZ R X x GAIA 4 pb b x n x DEES US EA 4 vi 4 Ir d lt bs S AL E VAN AN X m BS 7 pi A 10kHz 100kHz 300kHz 50Hz 30kHz Ay m S z 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 134 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual Figure 13 2 Table for basic accuracy correction factor Ar Ar 5m 10m 20m 50m 100m 150m 200m 500m 112 2 3 Vrms Table 13 1 Impedance correction factors Em Measuring frequency K K 100Hz SCH vu 10 SI Slow 1x10 200 2i 70 Mediam 100Hzxf S100kHz OG I Batista 1x10 200 70 2 Z 3x10 14 f gt 100kHz Z4 ETE 3x10 n xs m 2x10 gt
99. viated form The rules for command abbreviation are described later in this section For example function impedance func imp e The command header should be followed by a question mark to generate a query for that command For example function imp e The semicolon can be used as a separator to execute multiple commands on a single line The multiple command rules are as follows Commands at the same level and in the same 92 GW INSTEK LCR 6000 Series User Manual subsystem command group can be separated by a semicolon on a multiple command line For example func imp type cp d rang 4 To restart commands from the highest level a semicolon must be used as the separator and then a leading colon which shows that the restarted command is a command at the top of the command tree must follow For example func imp range auto on func imp cp d e The common commands can restart only after a semicolon on a multiple command line For example func rang 8 IDN auto on e Command abbreviations e 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 B If the long form has more than 4 characters a If the 4th character is a vowel the short form is the
100. y e Rear panel summary e Power On Off e Connect to Device under test 3 1 Front panel Figure 3 1 Front panel ko D kn A GWINSTEK Lcm esoo Ryk C27 Co Coco Cos O9080 3X Il SJ gt WW Ge 41 1019 Table 3 1 Front panel description No Description 1 LCD Display 2 Soft key 3 Number Key 4 Cursor Key 5 Power Switch 6 Measure key 21 GW INSTEK Startup t Setup Key 8 BNC Terminal 9 Trigger Key 10 ESC Key 11 USB Disk Port USB Host 12 System Soft key 3 2 Rear Panel Figure 3 2 Rear Panel ee ce R oti JO d 50 60Hz 30W MAX dt p a o a 2 E3 L1 L2 L3 L4 Table 3 2 Rear panel description No Description 1 Power Cable Receptacle Outlet to LINE 2 Frame Terminal 3 RS 232C Interface 4 Handler Interface 3 3 Power On Off 3 3 1 Power On Press the power key for at least 2 seconds Release power key when the POWER LED 1s lit 3 3 2 Power Off Press the power key at least 2 seconds LCR 6000 Series will shut down when you release the

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