GW Instek LCR-914 User Manual
Hand-held LCR Meter
LCR-914/915/916 Series
USER MANUAL
GW INSTEK PART NO. 82CR-91600MA1
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Safety sheet
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Read First
Safety Information
Understand and follow the operating instructions carefully. Use
the meter only as specified in this manual; otherwise, the
protection provided by the meter may be impaired.
WARNING
Identifies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause
BODILY HARM or DEATH.
CAUTION
Identifies conditions and actions that could DAMAGE the meter
or equipment under test.
WARNING
˙ When using test leads or probes, keep your fingers behind the
finger guards.
˙ Remove test leads from the Meter before opening the battery
door or the Meter case.
˙ Use the Meter only as specified in this manual or the
protection by the Meter might be impaired.
˙ Always use the correct terminals, switch positions, and ranges
for measurements.
˙ Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on
Meter, between terminals or between any terminal and
earth ground.
˙ Use caution with voltages above 30 Vac rms, 42 Vac peak, or
60 Vdc. These voltages pose a shock hazard.
˙ To avoid false readings that can lead to electric shock and
injury, replace the battery when the low battery indicator
appears.
˙ Discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing.
˙ Do not use the Meter around explosive gas or vapor.
˙ To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
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Risk of electric shock
See instruction manual
DC measurement
Battery
Fuse Earth
AC measurement
Conforms to EU directives
Do not discard this product or throw away.
˙ Never connect a source of voltage that could result in damage
to the meter and the equipment under test.
˙ Do not expose the Meter to extremes in temperature or high
humidity.
Symbols as Marked on the Meter and the
Instruction Manual
CAUTION
Maintenance
Do not attempt to repair this Meter. It contains no user
serviceable parts. Repair or servicing should only be performed
by qualified personnel.
Cleaning
Periodically wipe the case with a dry cloth and detergent.
Do not use abrasives or solvents.
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Meter Description
Front Panel Illustration
1. LCD display: 20000/2000 counts.
2. Function buttons.
3. 5-Wire input terminal for SMD test probe or DIP part.
4. 2-Wire input terminal for Alligator Clips.
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Package Contents
1. 5V AC Adapter (only LCR-916).
2. USB Cable (only LCR-916).
3. Shorting Cube.
4. SMD Test Probe (only LCR-916).
5. Alligator Clip Set.
6. Hanging Kit (only LCR-915/916).
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Measuring Principles
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Phase Drawing
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Making 5-Wire Measurements with the SMD
Test Probe
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