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6630E
LCR Meter
USER'S GUIDE
Version: V1.0
2017/9/15

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  • Page 1 6630E LCR Meter USER’S GUIDE Version: V1.0 2017/9/15...
  • Page 2 Microtest Co., Ltd. Microtest Co., Ltd. and its affiliates shall not be liable for the damage, losses or costs incurred due to the accidental use, misuse or abuse by the product buyer or the third party;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index INDEX Safety Specification ....................1 Preface ........................ 4 Introduction .................... 4 Key Feature ..................... 4 Specification .................... 6 Description of Installation ..................8 Package & Equipment ................8 Description of function keys on front panel ..........9 Description of function keys on back panel ..........11 Hardware Installation ................
  • Page 4 Index Output impedance ................. 21 4.3.3 ALC ....................21 4.3.4 AC/DC Delay .................. 21 4.3.5 Average ..................21 4.3.6 Display Vm/Im ................22 4.3.7 4.3.8 Beep When ..................22 Display Font Size ................22 4.3.9 Comparison ................... 23 Compare ..................23 4.4.1 Limit Mode ..................
  • Page 5 Index Bin Setup ....................28 Bin Number ................... 28 5.2.1 Bin Method ................... 28 5.2.2 Limit Mode ..................29 5.2.3 Graphic ......................30 Sweep Mode Setup ................30 Sweep Mode .................. 31 6.1.1 6.1.2 Sweep Scale ................... 31 Start/Stop ..................31 6.1.3 Level .....................
  • Page 6 Index RS232 Baud Rate ..................37 Handler Interface ................... 38 Appendix ......................39 |Z| Accuracy Chart ..................39 Common Commands ..................43 Read the measured value ................48...

  • Page 8: Safety Specification

    Safety Specification 1. Safety Specification This instrument is designed according to EN61010-1 Specification. The main purpose of this Specification is to ensure that the instrument will be used in the laboratory or the factory safely; it is not suitable for outdoor applications, especially the moistened or dusty locations.
  • Page 9 Safety Specification Grounding The back panel of the instrument is fitted with a safe ground terminal. Be sure to connect this ground terminal to the ground to prevent the operator from touching the housing as to cause the electrocution. 4. Power Source The scope of power used by this instrument is 88~264Vac.
  • Page 10 Safety Specification 9. Installation, storage Normal operating temperature and humidity scope of the instrument is 5 C~40 C and 80% RH respectively, and the instrument may act abnormally if exceeding such range. The storage temperature and humidity scope of the instrument is -20 C~ 70 C and 80% RH respectively.

  • Page 11: Preface

    6630E LCR Meter. 2.1 Introduction The test frequency of the 6630E is AC 10Hz-10MHz and the test signal is 10mV-2Vrms (min. resolution 1mV), and is suitable for the LCR and DCR testes of AC signals. The measurement in a continuously changing environment can be executed stage-by-stage with the test frequency and grade, and high-speed continuous tests can be performed under different test and mode conditions.
  • Page 12 Preface Electric meter mode, multistep list mode mode • Up to four component parameters can be selected in the electric meter • mode. The induction and DCR values can be measured and displayed simultaneously Auto component classification: Comparator function and Handler BIN •...

  • Page 13: Specification

    Preface 2.3 Specification 6630E LCR Meter 6630E-10 10Hz ~ 10MHz Test Frequency Resolution 100mHz, 6-bit Frequency Input Accuracy 7 ppm±100mHz Basic Accuracy ±0.08% 0.00mΩ to 100MΩ lZl, R, X ± 0.000mΩ to 9999.99MΩ lYl, G, B ± 0.00000μS to 999.999kS ±...
  • Page 14 Preface I/O Interface Handler Interface Serial interface USB、RS232 Parallel interface GPIB Display 7.0”TFT, 800*480 color screen Environment Temperature: 10°C~40°C, Humidity: ≤80%RH Voltage 90 ~ 264Vac Power Supply Frequency 47 ~ 63Hz Power Consumption Low power consumption: Maximum 30W (Nominal value) Dimension (W*H*D) 336x147x340 mm Weight...

  • Page 15: Description Of Installation

    Description of Installation 3. Description of Installation Thank you for using Microtest 6630E LCR Meter as your testing instrument. This Manual contains the detailed installation steps. To ensure personnel safety and to protect your equipment and data, please check if the following accessories are fully supplied before starting the installation.

  • Page 16: Description Of Function Keys On Front Panel

    Description of Installation 3.2 Description of function keys on front panel Push Key and Port Function 1. Enter Enter key 2. Exit Exit key 3. 0-9 Input value For selecting Meter, Multi-step, Trace, Trim and System 4. Menu modes, etc. GPIB computer remote control wire.
  • Page 17 Description of Installation Push Key and Port Function 11. L POT (BNC) Low potential 12. H POT (BNC) High potential 13. H CUR (BNC) For current output 14. Ground Terminal Grounding 15. LCD Display 16. USB For accessing data and image. 17.

  • Page 18: Description Of Function Keys On Back Panel

    Description of Installation 3.3 Description of function keys on back panel Port Function 1. Handler Pass/Fail signal For connecting to software port (see 3.4.2: 2. RS232 Connecting RS232) Remote control port: 24-pin block (see 3.4.1: GPIB 3. GPIB Connecting) 4. EXT. I/O For expanding Bias Input/Output port 5.

  • Page 19: Hardware Installation

    Description of Installation 3.4 Hardware Installation 3.4.1 GPIB Connecting The computer and the measuring instrument are connected with GPIB (General-Purpose Interface Bus) cable, and the Test Piece will be tested or trimmed on the computer through GPIB. Definition of GPIB Pin •...

  • Page 20: Rs232 Connecting

    Description of Installation The equipment will be connected by non-loop or parallel method. 3.4.2 RS232 Connecting The computer and the measuring instrument are connected through RS232, and the Test Piece will be tested or trimmed on the computer through RS232. •...

  • Page 21: Fixture Connecting

    Description of Installation 3.4.3 Fixture Connecting When connecting the fixture, it is required to discharge the power of Test Piece thoroughly. Turn the latches on both sides of the fixture to left until aligning with the small protruding point on the BNC port. Push the fixture down to the end and then rotate the latch rightward for fixing the fixture.

  • Page 22: Power Cord Connecting

    Description of Installation 3.4.4 Power Cord Connecting Connect the power cord to the power jack of the instrument. Turn on the Power Switch, and the instrument is ready for use. Before servicing the instrument, be sure to remove the power cord from the instrument.

  • Page 23: Basic Measuring

    Basic Measuring Basic Measuring 3.5 Meter Mode Press “Menu” key and then select “Meter” Mode for accessing the Meter Mode page. Measuring Value File Name O/C-S/C Trimming Range Frequency The frequency range is 10Hz~30MHz, and the resolution is set at 6 digits. Press Input Digit key and then “Enter”...
  • Page 24 Basic Measuring Speed Select “Time” with “Up/Down” key. The <Max>-5mS, <Fast>-50mS, <Medium>-100mS, <Slow>-300mS and <Long>-600mS options are provided for the user to select according to their actual need. - 17 -...

  • Page 25: Parameters

    Basic Measuring 3.6 Parameters Press “Menu” key to select “Meter” mode and then select “Parameter” function key to access the parameter selection page for setting the parameters to be measured. Parameter Definition Parameter Definition DC Resistance θd Angle Series Inductance θr Diameter Parallel Inductance...
  • Page 26 Basic Measuring - 19 -...

  • Page 27: Meter Mode Setup

    Basic Measuring Fast Combination Under the parameter selection page, press “List-2” and you may set the measuring parameter combination normally used. 3.7 Meter Mode Setup Under the Meter Mode page, selected “Setup” function key and you can access the “Meter Mode Setup” page for executing the measuring setup. 3.7.1 Trigger Mode It is preset as “Repeat”, and the instrument will execute the measuring continuously.

  • Page 28: Trigger Delay

    Basic Measuring 3.7.2 Trigger Delay Set the trigger delay time, and such function is normally used by the automated equipment. The trigger delay time is set as 0-5000mS. If exceeding the high limit Caution ： value, it will be adjusted back to 5000mS by the system automatically.

  • Page 29: Display Vm/Im

    Basic Measuring 3.7.7 Display Vm/Im It is preset as “No”. To display Vm/lm, then select “Yes” and the page will display the Vm/lm value of AC and DC. It must be set as “No” because it will not affect the measuring speed.

  • Page 30: Comparison

    Basic Measuring Comparison Press “Menu” key and select “Meter” Mode for accessing the Meter Mode page. Select “Compare” function key to access the comparison setup page. The high/low limit range must be set for using as the measuring setup of the production line or the automated process.

  • Page 31: Hi Limit

    Basic Measuring 3.8.4 Hi Limit The nominal value is used for executing the addition of Hi Limit. 3.8.5 Lo Limit The nominal value is used for executing the subtraction of Lo Limit. If selecting “△ Abs” or “△%”, then the user needs to key in the negative mark before inputting the digits for the negative tolerance.

  • Page 32: File

    Basic Measuring File The parameter can be saved in the built-in memory of the instrument. The Meter Mode allows the user to access 100 setup groups, and the Multi-step List Test Mode allows the user to access 50 setup groups (with each group containing 15 measuring steps). 3.9.1 Open After selecting the file to be opened with “Direction”...

  • Page 33: Save As

    Basic Measuring 3.9.3 Save as After setting the parameter, select “Save As” function key and set the file name. Next, press “ACK” and the parameter setup can be saved in the new file. - 26 -...

  • Page 34: Multi-Step Test

    Multi-Step Test 4. Multi-Step Test Press “Menu” key and select “Multi-step” Mode for accessing the multi-step list test page. Such function can be used in the production line or the automation test and, at most, 15 testing steps can be set. List Set Select “List Set”...

  • Page 35: Bin Setup

    Multi-Step Test 4.2 Bin Setup Select “Bin” function key for setting the bin conditions of each parameter, including Bin class 2~9. The Bin Method comprises sequence, error, random, equalization; whereas, the Value Mode comprises the Measuring Value, Tolerance value and Tolerance %. 4.2.1 Bin Number Based on the test result, the product can be divided into 9 bins and they can be shifted with left/right “Direction”...

  • Page 36: Limit Mode

    Multi-Step Test the Hi/Lo limit set for the measuring value, Tolerance value or Tolerance %. The “Equal” must be divided into two equal bins according to the set measuring value, Tolerance value or Tolerance %. 4.2.3 Limit Mode For setting “Abs - Measuring Value”, “△Abs - Tolerance Value” and “△% - Tolerance %”...

  • Page 37: Graphic

    Graphic 5. Graphic NOTE: 6630E model doesn’t have “Graphic Function” Press “Menu” key and select “Sweep” Mode for entering the Sweep Mode page. The Sweep Mode displays the component characteristics by visual method and the user can select voltage, current and frequency sweeping for using as the horizontal coordinates. If the sweeping result exceeds the vertical range, then the instrument will adjust the scale automatically;...

  • Page 38: Sweep Mode

    Graphic 5.1.1 Sweep Mode It is preset as “Frequency”. Use left/right “Direction” key and the user can switch to “AC Voltage” or “AC Current”. 5.1.2 Sweep Scale The sweep scale can be set as “Linear” or “Log.”. The Linear Mode is divided into 250 equal portions with starting and ending values, and the Log Mode changes along with the set value.

  • Page 39: Dielectric Constant Setup

    Graphic 5.2 Dielectric Constant Setup In Sweep Mode Setup page, select the “Set ε ” function key for accessing the “Dielectric Constant Setup” page. Method For selecting “Contacting” and “Non-contacting”. If selecting the contacting measuring method, the user needs to set up the diameter of polarity plate for the fixture and the thickness of the tested material.

  • Page 40: Magnetic Inductivity Coefficient Measuring Setup

    Graphic 5.3 Magnetic Inductivity Coefficient Measuring Setup In Sweep Mode Setup page, select the “Set μ ” function key and the user can access the “Permeability Setup” page for setting up the height, inner diameter and outer diameter of the tested material. - 33 -...

  • Page 41: Calibration

    Calibration 6. Calibration Press the “Menu” key and select “Calibration” Mode for accessing the Calibration Mode page. Before each measuring, the user needs to calibrate (balance) the fixture or the test cable in order to eliminate the stray capacitance and the series impedance that may be produced by the fixture or the test cable.

  • Page 42: S/C Trimming

    Calibration Fixture O/C Trimming Method (be sure to lock the eject plate tightly) 6.2 S/C Trimming In Calibration Mode page, use left/right “Direction” key to open the S/C trimming function and then insert the shorting plate into the fixture for executing the S/C Trimming.

  • Page 43: Cable Length

    Calibration Fixture S/C Trimming Method (lock the reed tightly after inserting the eject plate) 6.3 Cable Length To be set according to the length of the required test cable. Select 0m, 0.5m, 1m or 2m with the left/right “Direction” key. - 36 -...

  • Page 44: System

    System 7. System Press “Menu” key and then select “System” mode for accessing the system setup page. The 6630 Precision Impedance Analyzer supports 3 language interfaces, “English”, “Traditional Chinese” and “Simplified Chinese”. The language can be preset with the “Function” key. Caution：The “Specific Term”...

  • Page 45: Handler Interface

    System 7.3 Handler Interface In System Setup page, select “Handler Interface” and open the remote I/O control program for the user to monitor the signal input and PASS/FAIL output result by controlling the instrument remotely. - 38 -...

  • Page 46: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix |Z| Accuracy Chart - 39 -...
  • Page 47 Appendix Measurement Accuracy |Z|, |Y| accuracy ± Ae [%], Where Relative accuracy Ae = [ Ab' + ( Zs' / |Zx| + Yo' × |Zx| ) × 100 ] × Kt [%] θ accuracy ± Ae / 100 [rad] L, C, X, B accuracy at Dx ≤...
  • Page 48 Appendix Impedance measurement accuracy at 4-terminal test fixture Equation 1. Impedance measurement accuracy [%] at four-terminal pair test fixture of the Analyzer. Ae = [ Ab + ( Z / |Z | + Y × |Z | ) × 100 ] × Kt Where, b' = vac +...
  • Page 49 Appendix NOTE: Vac : oscillator level [V] F: measurement frequency [Hz], Fm : measurement frequency [MHz], - 42 -...

  • Page 50: Common Commands

    *IDN? Identification query Returns the data identifying the instrument. (e.g. the data output will be: ‘MICROTEST,6630E-10,1.000’ where the first field is the manufacturer, then the model number, then a zero and the software revision number: here represented as Issue 1.0).
  • Page 51 Appendix Command Function Description :MEAS:VOLT:DC? DC voltage query :MEAS:CURR:DC<current Set current of DC measurement Current range NR3> Output Resistance 100 Ohm : 0.0001-0.02 A Output Resistance 25 Ohm : 0.0002-0.04 A :MEAS:CURR:DC? DC current query :MEAS:OUTIMP {100|25} Set output resistance 100 100 Ohm 25 25 Ohm :MEAS:OUTIMP?
  • Page 52 Appendix Command Function Description :MEAS:TRIG:DEL <delay time Set delay time Delay time range : 0.0-5.0 S NR3> :MEAS:TRIG:DEL? Delay time query :MEAS:TRIG:MODE Set trigger mode {REPEAT|SINGLE} :MEAS:TRIG:MODE? Trigger mode query :MEAS:RANG:DC {1|2|3|4} Select Rdc measurement range :MEAS:RANG:DC? Rdc measurement range query :MEAS:RANG:DC:AUTO Set Rdc measurement range as auto :MEAS:RANG:DC:HOLD...
  • Page 53 Appendix :MEAS:COMP:UPPER? Read the upper limit value in the comparison function :MEAS:COMP:LOWER Set the lower limit value in the <lower limit> comparison function Set the upper/lower limit value :MEAS:COMP:DISP ABS Measuring value mode in the comparison function <ABS|DEV|PERC|0|1|2> DEV Deviation value PERC Percentage of deviation value :FETCH? Measuring value query...
  • Page 54 Appendix Commands opened with “:LIST” are commands under Multi-Step List Mode. Command Function Description :LIST:STEP <step Set the step intended for the number> current schedule :LSIT:STEP? Read the scheduling step for the current schedule :LSIT:PARA Set the measuring parameter {OFF|RDC|LS|LP|CS|CP |Q|D|RS|RP|Z|DEG|R AD|R|X|Y|G|B|POL} :LIST:PARA?

  • Page 55: Read The Measured Value

    Appendix the comparison :LIST:COMP:LOWER Set the lower limit value in the <lower limit> comparison :LIST:COMP:LOWER? Read the lower limit value in the comparison :LIST:TRIG:MODE Set the triggering mode of REPEAT Repeat {REPEAT|SINGLE|AUTO Multi-step Test SINGLE Single AUTO Automatic Induction :LIST:TRIG:MODE? Read the set value of Multi-step Test Mode :LIST:TRIG:DELAY...
  • Page 56 Appendix 2 – ALC error 4 – Other errors 8 – Reserve 16 – All parameters OK 32 – Some parameters NG bin number – Categorization result, and such value will not be displayed when closing the bin function. -1 – bin out, not in the categorization number 1 –...

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