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INDEX .......................................................................... 142
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING
Warning: Identifies conditions or practices that
could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Caution: Identifies conditions or practices that
could result in damage to the LCR-8000G or to
other properties.
DANGER High Voltage
Attention Refer to the Manual
Protective Conductor Terminal
Earth (ground) Terminal
SAFETY INSTRUCTION
This chapter contains important safety
instructions that you must follow when operating
or storing an LCR-8000G series LCR meter.
Following these instructions will ensure your
safety and keep the instrument in the best possible
condition.
Safety Symbols
These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the
instrument.
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Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted
municipal waste. Please use a separate collection
facility or contact the supplier from which this
instrument was purchased.
General
Guideline
CAUTION
Do not place any heavy object on the
instrument.
Avoid severe impact or rough handling that
leads to damaging the instrument.
Do not discharge static electricity to the
instrument.
Do not block or obstruct the cooling fan vent
opening.
Do not perform measurement at circuits directly
connected to Mains (Note below).
Do not disassemble the instrument unless you
are qualified as service personnel.
(Measurement categories) EN 61010-1:2001 specifies the
measurement categories and their requirements as follows. the
LCR-8000G falls under category I.
Measurement category IV is for measurement performed at the
source of low-voltage installation.
Measurement category III is for measurement performed in the
building installation.
Measurement category II is for measurement performed on the
circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation.
Measurement category I is for measurements performed on
circuits not directly connected to Mains.
Power Supply
WARNING
AC Input voltage: 115V (+10% / -25%), AC
230V (+15% / -14%) (Selectable), 50/60Hz.
Connect the protective grounding conductor of
the AC power cord to an earth ground, to avoid
electrical shock.
Safety Guidelines
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SAFETY INSTRUCTION
Fuse
WARNING
Fuse type: T3A/250V
Make sure the correct type of fuse is installed
before power up.
To ensure fire protection, replace the fuse only
with the specified type and rating.
Disconnect the power cord before fuse
replacement.
Make sure the cause of fuse blowout is fixed
before fuse replacement.
Cleaning the LCR8000G
Disconnect the power cord before cleaning.
Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild
detergent and water. Do not spray any liquid.
Do not use chemicals or cleaners containing
harsh materials such as benzene, toluene,
xylene, and acetone.
Operation
Environment
Location: Indoor, no direct sunlight, dust free,
(Pollution Degree) EN 61010-1:2001 specifies the pollution degrees
and their requirements as follows. The LCR-8000G falls under
degree 2.
Pollution refers to “addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid, or
gaseous (ionized gases), that may produce a reduction of dielectric
strength or surface resistivity”.
Pollution degree 1: No pollution or only dry, non-conductive
pollution occurs. The pollution has no influence.
Pollution degree 2: Normally only non-conductive pollution
occurs. Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused
by condensation must be expected.
Pollution degree 3: Conductive pollution occurs, or dry, non-
conductive pollution occurs which becomes conductive due to
condensation which is expected. In such conditions, equipment
is normally protected against exposure to direct sunlight,
precipitation, and full wind pressure, but neither temperature
nor humidity is controlled.
Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted
municipal waste. Please use a separate collection
facility or contact the supplier from which this
instrument was purchased. Please make sure
discarded electrical waste is properly recycled to
reduce environmental impact.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTION
Green/ Yellow:
Earth
Blue:
Neutral
Brown:
Live (Phase)
Power cord for the United Kingdom
When using an LCR-8000G series LCR meter in the United Kingdom,
make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions.
NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
As the colours of the wires in main leads may not correspond with the
coloured marking identified in your plug/appliance, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Green & Yellow must be connected to the Earth
terminal marked with either the letter E, the earth symbol or coloured
Green/Green & Yellow.
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured Blue or Black.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter L or P or coloured Brown or Red.
If in doubt, consult the instructions provided with the equipment or contact
the supplier.
This cable/appliance should be protected by a suitably rated and approved
HBC mains fuse: refer to the rating information on the equipment and/or
user instructions for details. As a guide, a cable of 0.75mm2 should be
protected by a 3A or 5A fuse. Larger conductors would normally require
13A types, depending on the connection method used.
Any exposed wiring from a cable, plug or connection that is engaged in a
live socket is extremely hazardous. If a cable or plug is deemed hazardous,
turn off the mains power and remove the cable, any fuses and fuse
assemblies. All hazardous wiring must be immediately destroyed and
replaced in accordance to the above standard.
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Main Features
Main Features .............................................................. 12
Tilt stand ...................................................................... 21
Power up ...................................................................... 22
Select AC mains frequency (50/60Hz)........................ 23
GETTING STARTED
This chapter describes the LCR-8000G series in a
nutshell, including their main features, model
comparison, front / rear panel appearance, and
power up sequence. Use the Tutorial section for a
quick access to the main functionalities, step by
step.
Spot frequency measurement
Multi-step measurement, maximum 64
programs with up to 30 steps each
Actual measurement value display
Measurement in absolute value or percentage
difference from the nominal value
Pass/Fail test
Precision fixture with four-wire + ground
connection
Fixture trimming, open and closed connection
Bar display mode for easy adjustment of
variable components
Graph mode for visual representation of
measurement data
Retains panel setup after power-Off
Large LCD display, 320x240 resolution
Intuitive user interface, comprehensive
measurement functions
Interface
GPIB
RS-232C
Main Features
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GETTING STARTED
Standard
Accessories
LCR 8000G model
Power Cord
LCR-12 test fixture
LCR User manual
Calibration certificate
Optional
Accessories
LCR-13 SMD/test
chip fixture
LCR-09 SMD/test
chip fixture
LCR-07 conventional
test leads*
LCR-08 SMD clip
tweezers*
LCR-06A Kelvin
leads*
LCR-05 Axial/Radial
component fixture*
GRA-404 rack mount
(19” 4U)
GTL-232 RS232C
cable, 9-pin (null
modem)
GTC-001 Instrument
cart
*Frequency: DC~1MHz
Primary
measurement
Capacitance (C)
Inductance (L)
Reactance (X)
Susceptance (B) (=1/X)
Impedance (Z)
Admittance (Y) (=1/Z)
DC Resistance (RDC)
Secondary
measurement
AC Resistance (RAC)
Quality factor (Q)(=1/D)
Dissipation factor (D)
Angle (θ) (for Z and Y)
Conductance (G)
Package Contents
Ensure all the package contents are included and defect-free before
using the LCR-8000G. If any of the contents in your package are
missing or damaged, please contact your nearest GW Instek
distributor.
Assigned to the menu on the right
side of the display.
Local key
Local
When the instrument is under
remote control mode, sets the
instrument back into local panel
operation. For remote control
details, see page108.
Menu key
Menu
Shows the main menu on the
display.
Single/Repetitive
key
Sing/Rep
Selects Single measurement mode
(manual triggering) or Repetitive
measurement mode (automatic
triggering). See page56 for details.
Front Panel Overview
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GETTING STARTED
Calibration key
Calibration
Enters the calibration mode. See
page124 for calibration details.
Unit keys
Enters unit when editing values.
D/Q
Dissipation factor or Quality factor
V/A
Voltage or Ampere
H
Henry (for Inductance)
F
Farad (for Capacitance)
Ω
Ohm (for Resistance, Impedance)
S
Siemens (for Susceptance,
Admittance)
k
Kilo (103)
M
Mega (106)
p
Pico (10
–12
)
n
Nano (10-9)
µ
Micro (10–6)
m
Milli (10–3)
Trigger key
Manually triggers measurement.
Available only in Single
measurement mode (page56).
Arrow keys
Selects menu items or parameters.
The Up/Down and Left/Right keys
are used in pairs.
Code key
Enters system codes for changing
drive Voltage/Current display
(page58) or frequency adjustment
resolution (page54).
Clear key
Clears all previous entries when
editing values.
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Enter key
Confirms the entered value or
selection.
Numerical keys
Enters numeric values.
Measurement
terminals
Accepts measurement fixture. For connection
details, see page24.
LFORCE
Current return
LSENSE
Low potential
HSENSE
High potential
HFORCE
Current output
Power switch
Turns On or Off the main
power. For power up sequence, see
page22.
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GETTING STARTED
GPIB
Port
RS-232C
Port
Display
Contrast
Knob
Voltage
Selector
Fuse
Holder
Mains
Socket
GPIB port /
RS-232C port
RS232
Accepts remote control cables.
GPIB: 24-pin female
RS-232C: DB-9 pin male
See page108 for remote control
details.
Display contrast
knob
Sets the display contrast level. See
page22 for details.
Rear Panel Overview
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Voltage selector /
Fuse holder /
Mains socket
The voltage selector sets the AC
mains voltage:
AC 115V (+10% / -25%), AC 230V
(+15% / -14%) (Selectable),
50/60Hz.
The fuse holder contains the main
fuse, T3A/250V. For fuse
replacement details, see page131.
The mains socket accepts power
cable. See page22 for power-up
details.
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GETTING STARTED
Low angle
High angle
Tilt Stand & Power Up
Tilt stand
21
Power up
Panel operation
1. Set the rear panel
Voltage selector to the
correct position
according to the AC
mains voltage.
230V
115V
2. Connect the power
cord to the socket.
3. Turn On the power
switch. The display
becomes active in 2~3
seconds.
4. Use the contrast knob on the rear panel to
adjust the LCD display brightness.
Counterclockwise:
Dark
Clockwise:
Light
MEASUREMENT MODE
0.01234
0.2179mFD
*7
C L X B Z Y
Q D R G
Parallel
Hide Scale
Abs %
Save Nom
HI
53.388fF
HiLo+1.00%
–1.00%
50mVac 1.5000kHz
Range
Speed Med
Auto
Vm:549.8mV
Im:724.9pA
–
MEASUREMENT MODE
0.01234
0.2179mFD
*7
C L X B Z Y
Q D R G
Parallel
Hide Scale
Abs
%
Save Nom
HI
53.388fF
HiLo+1.00%
–1.00%
50mVac 1.5000kHz
Range
Speed Med
Auto
Vm:549.8mV
Im:724.9pA
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GETTING STARTED
Background
Although the LCR-8000G works under both 50 and
60Hz power frequencies, we recommend selecting
the frequency that matches the local setting to get
the best measurement precision, especially at
lower frequencies (< 100Hz).
Panel operation
1. Press the Menu key, then F5
(System). The system menu appears.
Menu
F 5
Precision LCR Meter LCR-8101G
5
:
Frequency
Software version 2.04 Apr 25 2009
RS-232
Graph mode
GPIB
Line frequency
Beep
GPIB address
::OFF
50Hz
1MHz
Average: 10
2. Press the Up/Down key and move
the cursor to Line frequency.
:Line frequency50Hz
3. If necessary, press the Left/Right
key to select the frequency, from 50
to 60Hz or from 60Hz to 50Hz.
:Line frequency60Hz
Select AC mains frequency (50/60Hz)
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Background
The standard fixture is a four-wire type with a
common terminal for screen connection. The outer
terminals (Hforce and Lforce) provide the current
and the inner terminals (Hsense and Lsense)
measures the potential.
Diagram
LFORCE LSENSEHSENSE HFORCE
+–
GND
(Optional)
Description
HFORCE
Carries the signal current source.
Connected to the + side of the device
under test.
HSENSE
Together with Lsense, monitors the
Potential. Connected to the + side of
the device under test.
LSENSE
Together with Hsense, monitors the
Potential. Connected to the – side of
the device under test.
LFORCE
Accepts the signal current return.
Connected to the – side of the device
under test.
GND
If the test component has a large
metal area NOT connected to either
of the terminals, connect the GND
clip to minimize noise level.
Fixture Connection
Fixture structure
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GETTING STARTED
Panel operation
1. Discharge the test component before
connecting the fixture set.
2. Connect each fixture terminal to the front panel
BNC connector with matching color.
3. Connect the fixture to the test component. If the
component has polarity, connect the H side to
the positive lead and the L side to the negative
lead. Make sure the distance between the lead
base and fixture clip is short enough.
H side
L side
4. If the test component has an outer case
unconnected to either of the leads, connect the
ground terminal for noise level reduction.
Fixture connection
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Note
Discharge capacitors before connecting them to
the UNKNOWN terminal or a test fixture.
The maximum discharge withstand voltage, 1000
V @ C < 2 μF, √(2/C) V @ C ≥ 2 μF, is applicable
to that the internal circuit remains protected if a
charged capacitor is connected to the UNKNOWN
terminal.
Step
Description
Details
1. Connect fixture
Connect the fixture to the DUT.
Page24
2. Enter menu
Press the Menu key, followed by F1 (AC
measurement) or F2 (Rdc).
Page48
3. Hide scale
Press F4 (Show/Hide Scale) to hide the
scale (or show the circuit diagram)
Page50
4. Select measurement item
Press F1 (First) and F2 (Second)
repeatedly to select the measurement
item.
Page51
5. Select series/
parallel circuit
If available, press F3 (Series/Parallel) to
select the equivalent circuit model.
Page51
6. Set
measurement
frequency
Press the Left/Right arrow key and move
the cursor to the Frequency. Use the
numerical and unit keys to set the
frequency.
Page53
7. Set
measurement
Voltage
Press the Left/Right arrow key and move
the cursor to the Voltage. Use the
numerical and unit keys to set the level.
Page55
8a. Select Single
measurement
Press the Sing/Rep key to select Single
(manual trigger) measurement. To trigger
measurement, press the Trig key.
Page56
Tutorials (Step by Step Operations)
Basic measurement (without Pass/Fail test)
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8b. Select
Repetitive
measurement
Press the Sing/Rep key to select
Repetitive (automatic trigger)
measurement. Press the Left/Right arrow
key and move the cursor to Speed. Press
the Up/Down key to select the speed.
Page57
Optional settings
To hide the drive Voltage/Current, press
the Code key, type 80, then press Enter.
Set the Range (internal setting) to Auto,
use the Left/Right key to move the cursor
and Up/Down key to change the setting.
Page58
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Step
Description
Details
1. Connect fixture
Connect the fixture to the DUT.
Page24
2. Set buzzer
sound
Press the Menu key, then F5 (System).
Press the Up/Down arrow key to move
the cursor to Beep, then use the
Left/Right key to select setting (Off
recommended).
Page62
3. Set Average
Press the Menu key, then F5 (System).
Press the Up/Down arrow key to move
the cursor to Average, then use the
numerical keys to enter an average
number (1-256). Press enter to confirm the
number.
Page63
4. Enter menu
Press the Menu key, followed by F1 (AC
measurement) or F2 (Rdc).
Page48
5. Show scale
Press F4 (Show/Hide Scale) to show the
scale (or hide the circuit diagram)
Page 50
6. Select measurement item
Press F1 (First) and F2 (Second)
repeatedly to select the measurement
item.
Page51
7. Select series/
parallel circuit
If available, press F3 (Series/Parallel) to
select the equivalent circuit model.
Page51
8. Set
measurement
frequency
Press the Left/Right arrow key and move
the cursor to the Frequency. Use the
numerical and unit keys to set the
frequency.
Page53
9. Set
measurement
Voltage
Press the Left/Right arrow key and move
the cursor to the Voltage. Use the
numerical and unit keys to set the level.
Page55
10a. Select Single
measurement
Press the Sing/Rep key to select Single
(manual trigger) measurement. To trigger
measurement, press the Trig key.
Page56
Pass/Fail test (Single step)
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10b. Select
Repetitive
measurement
Press the Sing/Rep key to select
Repetitive (automatic trigger)
measurement. Press the Left/Right arrow
key and move the cursor to Speed. Press
the Up/Down key to select the speed.
Page57
11a. Select
Absolute
measurement
Press F5 (Abs/%/∆) to select Abs. Press
the Left/Right key to move the cursor to
Lo (Low limit). Use the numerical and
unit keys to set the Low limit. Repeat this
for Hi (Hi limit) as well.
Page67
11b. Select
Percentage
measurement
Press F5 (Abs/%/∆) to select %. Press the
Left/Right key to move the cursor to the
Nominal value. Use the numerical and
unit keys to set the numerical level. Then
move the cursor to Lo (Low limit) and set
the percentage. Repeat this for Hi (Hi
limit) as well. To save the latest
measurement result as Nominal, press F6
(Save Nom).
Page68
11c. Select Delta
measurement
Press F5 (Abs/%/∆) to select ∆. Press the
Left/Right key to move the cursor to the
Nominal value. Use the numerical and
unit keys to set the numerical level. Then
move the cursor to Lo (Low limit) and set
the Lo value difference. Repeat this for Hi
(Hi limit) as well. To save the latest
measurement result as Nominal, press F6
(Save Nom).
Page69
Optional settings
To hide the drive Voltage/Current, press
the Code key, type 80, then press Enter.
Set the Range (internal setting) to Auto,
use the Left/Right key to move the cursor
and Up/Down key to change the setting.
Page58
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Step
Description
Details
1. Connect fixture
Connect the fixture to the DUT.
Page24
2. Set buzzer
sound
Press the Menu key, then F5 (System).
Press the Up/Down arrow key to move
the cursor to Beep, then use the
Left/Right key to select setting (Off
recommended).
Page73
3. Set Average
Press the Menu key, then F5 (System).
Press the Up/Down arrow key to move
the cursor to Average, then use the
numerical keys to enter an average
number (1-256). Press enter to confirm the
number.
Page74
4. Enter multiple
step mode
Press the Menu key, then F3 (Multi step).
Page75
5. Select
measurement
item
Press the arrow keys to move the cursor
to Step 01 Func. Press F1 (Prog)
repeatedly to select the item.
Page77
6a. Set
parameters
Press the arrow keys to move the cursor
to the parameters below. Use the
numerical and unit keys for editing values
or F1 (Prog) for selecting options.
Page77
6b. Add steps
Move the cursor to the first empty step
and press F1 (Prog).
Page77
6c. Copy to the
next step
Press F2 (Copy). The selected step
contents are copied and inserted to the
next step.
Page80
6d. Delete step
Press F3 (Delete). The selected step is
deleted.
Page80
7. Save program
Press F4 (Save). The edited program is
saved.
Page84
Pass/Fail test (Multiple step)
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