CAUTION ˙ Never connect a source of voltage that could result in damage the meter and the equipment under test. ˙ Do not expose Meter to extremes in temperature or high humidity. Symbols as marked on the Meter and Instruction manual ...
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The 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 Clip.
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The assembly 1. 5V AC Adapter (only LCR 1703) 2. USB Cable (only LCR 1703) 3. Shorting Bar 4. SMD Test Probe (only LCR 1703) 5. Alligator Clip Set.
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Making 5-wire measuring with the SMD test probe...
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Making 4-wire measuring in the 5-wire terminal Making 2-wire measuring with the alligator clip...
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Measuring L/C/R/DCR • Press the L/C/R/DCR button to select the measuring function. • Press the L/C/R/DCR button for 2 seconds to enter the Auto L/C/R function.
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Measuring D/Q/ESR/ • Press the D/Q/ESR/button to select the measuring function.
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Select test Frequency • Press the FREQ button to select the test frequency. • The 100KHz test frequency is only at LCR1703.
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Select Series / Parallel measuring function • At the L/C/R measuring function, it defaults to Auto Series / Parallel measuring function. • Press the SER/PAL button to select the measuring function.
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Select Display Count • Press the 2000 /20000 button to select the display count. Zero The Zero mode records the current input value as reference and appears on the sub display. The after input values will subtract the reference value and display on the main display. To use the Zero mode, follow the steps below.
Display Hold • Press the HOLD button to hold the reading of the meter, press the button again to return. Display MAX/MIN The MAX/MIN mode records the maximum and the minimum input values. When the inputs go below the recorded minimum value or above the recorded maximum value, the meter beeps and records the new value.
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Calibrate In order to achieve the best measuring result, calibration is must. To calibrate the meter, press the CAL button.
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When “OPEn” appears on the sub display, make the terminal or the SMD test probe open, and press the CAL button to start open calibration. About 30 seconds later, the result of the open calibration appears on the main display. If the result is pass, press the CAL button to next step.
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When “Srt” appears on the sub display, make the terminal or the SMD test probe short, and press the CAL button to start short calibration. About 30 seconds later, the result of the short calibration appears on the main display. If the result is pass, press the CAL button to complete the calibration.
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Sorting To check the accuracy of the part, press the SORTING button to enter the sorting mode. The sorting result appears on the main display, and the current value appears on the sub display.
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The default sorting standard value is the current value, and the default tolerance is ±1.0%. Setup Sorting Standard To setup the sorting standard value, follow the steps below. 1. Press the SETUP button to enter the setup mode. 2 Press and button to setup the range of the standard value.
Battery Replacement Refer to the following figure to replace the batteries : Caution ˙ Replace the batteries as soon as the low batteries indicator appears, to avoid false reading. ˙1.5V x 4 alkaline batteries. External Power Source To save the batteries power by using the external power source. ...
Specifications General Specifications Maximum voltage applied to any terminal : or 30V Display : 2000/20000 counts Overrange Indication : OL Batteries Life : 50 hours " is displayed when the batteries Low Batteries Indication :" voltage drops beow operating voltage. Low battery voltage : Approx.
Limited Warranty This meter is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material and workmanship for 3 years from the date of purchase. During this warranty period, RS Components will, at its option, replace or repair the defective unit, subject to verification of the defect or malfunction.
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Africa RS Components SA P.O. Box 12182, Vorna Valley, 1686 20 Indianapolis Street, Kyalami Business Park, Kyalami, Midrand South Africa www.rs-components.com Asia RS Components Pte Ltd. 31 Tech Park Crescent Singapore 638040 www.rs-components.com China RS Components Ltd. Suite 23 A-C East Sea Business Centre Phase 2 No.
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