Components can be measured in the series or parallel mode as desired; the more standard method is automatically selected first but can be overridden. The Model 885 and 886 offers three useful modes for sorting components. The highly versatile Models can perform virtually all the functions of most bench type LCR bridges.
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Dual Liquid Crystal Display Fast/Slow Measurement Auto Range or Range Hold Open/Short Calibration Primary Parameters Display: : AC Impedance DCR : DC Resistance Ls : Serial Inductance Lp : Parallel Inductance 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
DC impedance and AC impedance. The common digital multi-meter can only measure the DC impedance, but the Model 885 can do both. It is a very important issue to understand the impedance parameters of the electronic component.
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Also, there are quality factor (Q) and the dissipation factor (D) that need to be discussed. For component, the quality factor serves as a measure of the reactance purity. In the real world, there is always 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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δ ω ω ω ω There are two types of the circuit mode. One is series mode, the other is parallel mode. See Figure 1.2 to find out the relation of the series and parallel mode. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
0.000 Ω to 9999 MΩ 0.000 µH to 9999 H 0.000 pF to 9999 F 0.000 Ω to 9999 MΩ 0.000 Ω to 9999 Ω 0.000 to 9999 0.000 to 9999 θ -180.0 ° to 180.0 ° 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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3.Ae multiplies 1.50 when the test level is set to 50mVrms. 4.When measuring L and C, multiply Ae by if the 1 Dx Dx>0.1. : Ae is not specified if the test level is set to 50mV. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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1 KHz. Generally, inductors below 2mH should be measured at 1 kHz and inductors above 200H should be measured at 120Hz. It is best to check with the component manufacturers’ data sheet to determine the best test frequency for the device. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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10 pF per foot, After measuring the cable a capacitance reading of 1.000 nF is displayed. Dividing 1000pF (1.000 nF) by 10 pF per foot yields the length of the cable to be approximately 100 feet. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
2 AA Size Ni-Mh Rechargeable Batteries 2 pc Shorting Bar 1 pc AC to DC Adapter 1 pc TL885A SMD Test Probe 1 pc TL885B 4-Wire Test Clip (Optional) TL08C Kelvin Clip (Optional) 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Carrying Case (Optional) 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
2.2 Making Measurement 2.2.1 Battery Replacement When the LOW BATTERY INDICATOR lights up during normal operation, the batteries in the Models 885 & 886 should be replaced or recharged to maintain proper operation. Please perform the following steps to change the batteries: 1.
To power the Model 885 with AC source, make sure that the Models 885 or 886 is off, then plug one end of the AC to DC adapter into the DC jack on the right side of the instrument and the other end into an AC outlet.
CAL key shortly (no more than two second), the LCD will display: This calibration takes about 10 seconds. After it is finished, the Model 885 will beep to show that the calibration is done. Short Calibration To perform the short calibration, insert the Shorting Bar into the measurement terminals.
2.2.4 Display Speed The Models 885 & 886 provides two different display speeds (Fast/Slow). It is controlled by the Speed key. When the speed is set to fast, the display will update 4.5 readings every second. When the speed is set to slow, it’s only 2.5 readings per second.
If the serial mode (Cs) is selected, the D, Q and ESR can be shown on the secondary display. If the parallel mode (Cp) is selected, only the D and Q can be shown on the secondary display. The following 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
If the parallel mode (Lp) is selected, only the D and Q can be shown on the secondary display. The following shows some examples of capacitance measurement: The testing level and frequency can by selected by pressing the Level key and Frequency key, respectively. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
2.3 Accessory Operation Follow the figures below to attach the test probes for making measurement. Shorting Bar TL885A SMD Test Probe 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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(a) CONNECTION (b) BLOCK DIAGRAM 1m 10m 100m 1 1K 10K 100K 1M (c) TYPICAL IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENT RANGE(£[) (d) 2T CONNECTION WITH SHILDING Figure 3.2 4-Terminal (4T) 4-Terminal connection reduces the effect of the test lead 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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5-Terminal connection is the combination of 3T and 4T (Figure 3.4). It has four coaxial cables. Due to the advantage of the 3T and 4T, this connection can widely increase the measurement range for 10mΩ to 10MΩ. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Therefore, the magnetic flux that generated by internal conductor will cancel out the magnetic flux generated by external conductor (shield). The 4TP connection increases the 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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DUT as well as the Ci and Ch. To correct this problem, add a guard plane (Figure 3.6(b)) in between H and L terminals to break the Cd. If the guard plane is connected to instrument guard, the effect of Ci and Ch will be removed. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
(Figure 3.7(b)). When the DUT is short, the instrument gets the impedance Zs = Rs + jωLs (Figure 3.7(c)). After the open and short compensation, Yp and Zs are for calculating the real Zdut (Figure 3.7(d)). 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Parastic of the Test Fixture Redundant Parastic Impedance Conductance Zdut (a) Parastic Effect of the Test Fixture OPEN + j£sC + j£s<< +j£sC (b) OPEN Measurement SHORT + j£sL (c) SHORT Measurement Figure 3.7 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
Rp is more important than the Rs. If the capacitor is large, the Rs shouldn’t be avoided. Hence, uses parallel mode to measure low capacitor and series mode to measure high capacitor. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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If the inductor is small, the Rs is more important than the Rp. If the inductor is large, the Rp should be taking care of. So, uses series mode to measure low inductor and parallel mode to measure high inductor. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Small inductor Large inductor (Low impedance) (High impedance) No Effect Effect Effect No Effect Figure 3.9 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
Some states do not allow limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state-to-state. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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The flat-rate repair charge includes return shipping to locations in North America. For overnight shipments and non-North America shipping fees contact B&K Precision Corp.. Include with the instrument your complete return shipping address, contact name, phone number and description of problem. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
6. Safety Precaution SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS The Models 885 & 886 LCR Meter has been designed and tested according to Class 1A 1B or 2 according to IEC479-1 and IEC 721-3-3, Safety requirement for Electronic Measuring Apparatus. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY NOTES The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument.
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Return the instrument to a qualified dealer for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained. INSTRUMENTS WHICH APPEAR DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE SHOULD NOT BE USED! PLEASE CONTACT B&K PRECISION FOR INFORMATION ON REPAIRS. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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