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Precision LCR Meter
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May 2020

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  • Page 1 6363/6364/6365/6366/6367 Precision LCR Meter User Manual 1.02 May 2020...
  • Page 2 When the instrument malfunctions, please send the machine back to Microtest Corporation to have professionals repair it for you in order to ensure safety. + Warranty Period Microtest Corporation provides a one-year quality guarantee from the purchase day.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Chapter 1. Precautions........................5 Safety Signs ........................5 Electrification and Electric Shock ................. 5 Static Electricity ......................5 Ground ......................... 6 Power ........................... 6 Warm Up ........................6 Machine Malfunction ....................6 Test End ........................6 Placement and Storage ....................6 Emergency Handling ....................
  • Page 4 :FETCH?(for Meter Mode) ....................48 :FETCH?(for Multi-Step Test Mode) ................... 50 :MEAS:AVER <NR1> ......................51 :MEAS:AVER? ........................51 :MEAS:BEEP <disc> ......................51 :MEAS:BEEP? ........................51 :MEAS:FREQ <NR3|disc> ....................52 :MEAS:FREQ? ........................52 :MEAS:MODE <disc> ......................52 :MEAS:MODE? ........................53 :MEAS:PARA <disc-1>,<disc-2>,<disc-3>,<disc-4> ............. 53 :MEAS:PARA? ........................
  • Page 5 :LIST:BEEP <disc> ........................ 64 :LIST:BEEP? ......................... 64 :LIST:COMP:LOW <NR3> ..................... 65 :LIST:COMP:LOW? ......................65 :LIST:COMP:MODE <disc> ....................65 :LIST:COMP:MODE? ......................66 :LIST:COMP:NOM <NR3> ....................66 :LIST:COMP:NOM?......................66 :LIST:COMP:UPP <NR3> ...................... 67 :LIST:COMP:UPP? ....................... 67 :LIST:COUN <disc> ......................67 :LIST:COUN? ........................68 :LIST:COUN:RES ........................

  • Page 6: Chapter 1. Precautions

    Chapter 1. Precautions This instrument is not suitable for outdoor use, especially in humid or highly dusty locations. Improper use of this instrument may result in electric shocks. Please read the safety descriptions carefully before using this tester in order to avoid improper or wrong use causing accidents. Safety Signs The following safety signs may appear in this manual and on this instrument.

  • Page 7: Ground

    When tester malfunction occurs, such as the voltage displayed on the voltmeter differs greatly from the set one or the high voltage output warning light remains on when there is no high voltage output, please stop the operation immediately and contact Microtest or an authorized dealer for repair.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2. Begin

    Chapter 2. Begin Characteristics  Test Frequency: ／ 10Hz~100kHz (6364) 10Hz~20kHz (6363) ／ 0.1Hz~200kHz (6365A) 10Hz~200kHz (6365) ／ 0.1Hz~500kHz (6366A) 10Hz~500kHz (6366) ／ 0.1Hz~1MHz 10Hz~1MHz (6367) (6367A)  Test Voltage: 10mV~2V.  Basic Measurement Accuracy: 0.05%. Introduction  Multi-step Measurement: Measure up to eight steps.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    1kHz≦ Freq ≦ 9.9999kHz 1.0000kHz, 1.0001Hz … 9.9999kHz 0.1Hz 10kHz ≦ Freq ≦ 20.000kHz 10.000kHz, 10.001Hz … 20.000kHz Table 2-5-1 Frequency Range and Test Points (6363) Frequency Range Test Frequency Point Resolution 10Hz≦ Freq ≦ 999.95Hz 10.00Hz, 10.05Hz … 999.95Hz 0.05Hz...
  • Page 10 Frequency Range Test Frequency Point Resolution 0.1Hz≦ Freq ≦ 999.95Hz 0.10Hz, 0.15Hz … 999.95Hz 0.05Hz 1kHz≦ Freq ≦ 9.9999kHz 1.0000kHz, 1.0001Hz … 9.9999kHz 0.1Hz 10kHz ≦ Freq ≦ 99.999kHz 10.000kHz, 10.001Hz … 99.999kHz 100kHz≦ Freq ≦ 200kHz 100.00kHz, 100.01kHz … 200.00kHz 10Hz Table 2-5-4 Frequency Range and Test Points (6365A) Frequency Range...

  • Page 11: Test Voltage And Resolution

    Test Voltage and Resolution Test Voltage (Volt) Resolution 0.001V≦ Volt ≦ 2.000mV Measurement Type  Serial Inductance (Ls) Parallel Inductance (Lp)  Serial Capacitance (Cs) Parallel Capacitance (Cp)  Serial Resistance (Rs) Parallel Resistance (Rp)  Reactance (X) Susceptance (B)(=1/X) ...
  • Page 12                     Q = Quality Factor Q = Quality Factor  X: Reactance Serial Mode: Parallel Mode: Serial Mode Related Formula: Parallel Mode Related Formula: ...
  • Page 13 Parallel Mode→Gp *Conductance is only applicable to parallel equivalent circuit models. Related Formula:                Capacitance (C): refers to the charge reserve at a given potential difference. Capacitance is Capacitance usually represented with the letter “C”...
  • Page 14  Inductance (L): Inductance is one of the properties of an electronic circuit or device; it refers to the electromotive force (EMF) generated that resists current change due to electromagnetic induction when current changes. Its unit is Henry and is abbreviated as (H). Measurement Type: Serial Mode→Ls Parallel Mode→Lp...
  • Page 15  Reactance (X) and Susceptance (B): “ ” Reactance , in the analysis of AC circuits, reactance is represented with ; it is the imaginary part of complex impedance used to represent the obstruction of inductance and capacitance to current. It is similar to the obstruction of resistance to current in a DC circuit;...
  • Page 16  Impedance (Z) and Admittance (Y): Impedance is the general term of the obstructions of resistance, inductance, and capacitance to the AC circuit; its unit is ohm (Ω) Admittance is the general term of conductance and susceptance; admittance is defined as the reciprocal of impedance in power electronics.
  • Page 17  Quality Factor (Q) and Dissipation Factor (D): Quality factor is used to measure the energy consumed for measuring relative frequency. Generally speaking, the higher the quality factor of a circuit the better the selectivity is. Dissipation factor is the reciprocal of quality factor. It refers to the signal angle loss between the capacitor (or inductor) and the operating frequency under a fixed temperature;...
  • Page 18  Dissipation Factor Related Formula:    (parallel values)   Angle (θ): Angle: The phase angle is measured when measuring impedance (Z), admittance (Y), quality factor (Q), and dissipation factor (D) items. Related Formula:    ...

  • Page 19: Hardware Structure Settings

    Hardware Structure Settings  LCR-6365 Tester Main Structure Figure 2-7-1 LCR-6365 Tester Front View Front Panel Descriptions:  Monitor: Resolution 800x480, LED backlight monitor.  PASS/FAIL: Test indicators of good/bad parts. Display the test result when compare mode is on or under multi-step mode. ...
  • Page 20 64GB. The path where the 6363 saves the images is(“\6363_LCR\Screen\”). The path where the 6364 saves the images is(“\6364_LCR\Screen\”). The path where the 6365 saves the images is(“\6365_LCR\Screen\”). The path where the 6366 saves the images is(“\6366_LCR\Screen\”). The path where the 6367 saves the images is(“\6367_LCR\Screen\”).
  • Page 21 If the DUT is covered by an external casing and it isn’t connected to any fixture clip, connect this external case to the ground in order to reduce noise interference.

  • Page 22: Precautions Before Turning On The Device

     LCR-6365 Tester Back View Figure 2-7-2 LCR-6365 Tester Back View LCR-6365 Back Connection: (please refer to Figure 2-7-2) AC INPUT: Input power jack. Please confirm whether the input voltage is 110V or 220V before connecting the plug, and flip the power switch with the Voltage Selector to the proper voltage position (110V/220V).

  • Page 23: Chapter 3. Operations

    Chapter 3. Operations Main Menu Press the Menu control key and the screen will enter the Main Menu screen. Figure 3-1-1 Main Menu Screen  SYSTEM: Enters the System Setup screen.  METER: Enters the MeterMode.  MULTI: Enters the function page of Multi-Step Mode screen. ...

  • Page 24: System Settings

    System Settings Press the Menu control key to enter the Main Menu screen, and then select SYSTEM to enter the system setting screen. Figure 3-2-1 System Setup Screen (1/2) 1. Trigger Delay (mS): Set the trigger delay time; the setting range is 0-5000 and the unit is mS.
  • Page 25 6. RS-232 Baud Rate:Set the baud rate of the serial communication port; the Select function key can be used to make selections. The following baud rates are available: 115200/56000/384000/19200/9600 bps. 7. Communication Interface: Communication interface setting; selects communication interface to use GPIB/RS-232/LAN. 8.
  • Page 26 top right corner of meter mode. Maximum quantity of PASS/FAIL parts is 999,999,999 respectively. The counting will return to 1 and continue to accumulate when exceeding this value. 11. Multi-Step Mode Counter: Set ON/OFF of multi-step mode counter. The Select function key can be used to make selections.
  • Page 27 15. About: Display the version information and serial number of the machine. 16. LAN Set: Local area network (LAN) communication interface setting. ※ To allow the instrument to communicate through the local area network (LAN), the network cable must be connected and its IP address must be configured. Figure 3-2-3 LAN Setup ...

  • Page 28: Metermode

     VOLT: Measure voltage. The setting range is 10mV-2.0V.  FREQ: Measure frequency; this item can only be set under AC mode. Setting Range: 10Hz~20kHz (6363) ／ 10Hz~100kHz (6364) 10Hz~200kHz (6365) ／ 0.1Hz~200kHz (6365A) 10Hz~500KHz (6366) ／ 0.1Hz~500kHz (6366A) (6367) ／ 0.1Hz~1MHz (6367A) 10Hz~1MHz ...
  • Page 29 (medium speed)/SLOW (slow). Measurement Time (not including display update): MAX: FAST: 25mS MED: 100mS SLOW: 250mS  Range: Measure gear position; available options include: AUTO (automatic)/HOLD (hold current gear position)/1 (gear 1)/2 (gear 2)/3 (gear 3).  AVG: Average number of times; the setting range is between 1-64. ...
  • Page 30 yellow frame; available selections include OFF/Ls/Lp/Cs/Cp/Q/D/Rs/Rp/Z/θ/X/Y/G/B..  Function Menu:  : Disable this measurement function. (Cannot be set as all four items disabled)  : Set this item as measure Ls (Serial Inductance).  : Set this item as measure Lp (Parallel Inductance). ...
  • Page 31  COMP.: (Compare Function) Figure 3-3-5 Compare Function Setting Screen  Compare Condition Setting:  COMP: Set whether to turn the compare function ON/OFF.  MODE: Set the compare mode.  Abs: Its upper and lower limits are determined by the value entered in the HI/LO fields.
  • Page 32 The figure below is the screen when the compare function is enabled; the bars under the various Set of measured values will change according to the values. Figure 3-3-6 Measurement Screen When Compare Function is ON The bar graph of the compare function is displayed as follows: PASS : When the measured value is lower than the lower limit, the bar will be displayed in red, and fall within the “LO”...
  • Page 33  OPEN: Enter the open circuit calibration menu.  DC: Start direct current open circuit calibration.  Spot: Start the open circuit calibration for the current “alternating current” setting configuration.  All Freq: Start open circuit calibration for all frequencies. ...

  • Page 34: Multi-Step Mode

    Multi-Step Mode Press the Menu control key to display the main menu on the screen. Press MULTI to enter (Multi-Step Mode). Figure 3-4-1 Multi-Step Mode Screen The above figure is the multi-step list briefly showing the test configuration of each group. ...
  • Page 35  Multi-Step Mode Edit: Figure 3-4-3 Multi-Step Mode Edit Screen The area marked “Multi-Step Edit” is the edit area. STEP 1 on the left means currently, the user is about to edit the first test item. Then the user can use direction keys (i.e. function keys on the right) to edit the desired test items and conditions.
  • Page 36  VOLT: Set measurement voltage. The setting range is 10mV-2.0V.  FREQ: Set theMeasure frequency; this item can only be set under AC mode. Setting Range: 10Hz~20KHz (6363)／10Hz~100KHz (6364) 10Hz~200KHz (6365)／0.1Hz~200KHz (6365A) 10Hz~500KHz (6366)／0.1Hz~500KHz (6366A) 10Hz~1MHz (6367)／0.1Hz~1MHz (6367A)  SPEED: Set theMeasure speed; there are four options available: MAX (fastest)/FAST (fast)/MED (medium speed)/SLOW (slow).
  • Page 37  HI: Set the maximum. The setting range is -999G - +999G.  LO: Set the minimum. The setting range is -999G - +999G.  DELAY: Set delay time. The setting range is 0-5000(mS).  Multi-Step Mode Calibration Functions After editing test items, please select “CAL” first to run OPEN/SHORT calibration and start the test function.
  • Page 38  Multi-Step Test Mode: The following figure shows the multi-step test screen. Test results will be displayed under the yellow frame {READY}. The system will display {PASS} or {FAIL} when the test is completed. Test data will be displayed behind each test item; the green one means PASS and red one means FAIL.

  • Page 39: File Management

    File Management Press the Menu File control key and the file management main menu will be displayed on the screen. Figure 3-5-1 File Management Screen  File Management:  LOAD: Load file.  SAVE AS: Save as a new file. ...
  • Page 40  Copy to USB: Copythe currently selected file to the USB flash drive. The path where the 6363 saves the files is(USB:\6363_LCR\SetFile).. The path where the 6364 saves the files is(USB:\6364_LCR\SetFile).. The path where the 6365 saves the files is(USB:\6365_LCR\SetFile)..
  • Page 41  SAVE AS: The figure below is the SAVE AS (save as new file) operation interface. The directional keys can be used to select the English letters and numbers on the screen to form the file name. For example {A} is displayed in green, which means it is the currently selected letter. The function key {Select} to the right can be pressed to enter the character {A}.
  • Page 42  NEW: The figure below is the NEW FILE (create new file) operation interface. The directional keys can be used to select English letters and numbers on the screen to form the file name. For example {A} is displayed in green, which means it is the currently selected letter. The function key {Select} to the right can be pressed to enter the character {A}.
  • Page 43  DELETE: The figure below is the DELETE FILE (delete file) operation interface. The directional keys can be used to select the file to delete. For example, {6365} is displayed in green, which means it is the currently selected file. The function key {DELETE} to the right can be pressed to delete this file.

  • Page 44: Instruction Set

    Instruction Set  Instruction Structure Instruction Space Parameter End Character  Parameter Types <NR1> Integers Such As: 0, 1, 2, 3 <NR2> Decimal Number Such As: 0.1, 1.23, 2.0 <NR3> Float Such As: 2.5E-1, 6.25E+1 <disc> Discrete Data Such As: ON, OFF, MAX ...

  • Page 45: Idn

    The following instruction Set involving frequency related settings uses 6365 as an example. The frequency range of each model is as follows: ／ 6364 6363 (10Hz~20KHz) (10Hz~100KHz) (10Hz~200KHz) ／ 6365A (0.1Hz~200KHz) 6365 (10Hz~500KHz) ／ 6366A (0.1Hz~500KHz) 6366 ／ 6367A (0.1Hz~1MHz)

  • Page 46: Cal:open:dc

    :CAL:OPEN:DC? Execute open circuit calibration for direct current (DC), and read the execution results. Responses: OK (Calibration successful) NG (Calibration failed) Example: :CAL:OPEN:DC? Return :CAL:OPEN:SPOT? Executes open circuit correction for the alternating current (AC) of the current frequency, and reads the execution results. Responses: OK (Calibration successful) NG (Calibration failed)

  • Page 47: Cal:short:dc

    :CAL:SHORT:DC? Executes short circuit correction for direct current (DC), and reads the execution results. Responses: OK (Calibration successful) NG (Calibration failed) Example: :CAL:SHORT:DC? Return :CAL:SHORT:SPOT? Executes short circuit correction for the alternating current (AC) of the current frequency, and reads the execution results. Responses: OK (Calibration successful) NG (Calibration failed)

  • Page 48: Disp:page

    :DISP:PAGE? Query currently displayed page. Responses: MEAS The current displayed page is Meter Mode. LSET Current displayed page is multi-step edit mode. LRUN Current displayed page as multi-step test mode. OTHER The current page is not in the pages described above. Example: :DISP:PAGE?Return MEAS...

  • Page 49: Fetch?(For Meter Mode)

    :FETCH? (for Meter Mode) Under Meter Mode, the measured data and comparison results can be returned according to the display order of the current measurement items. ※ Can be used for Meter Mode and Multi-Step Test Mode; here is the explanation when used in Meter Mode.
  • Page 50 <Comp 3>,<Comp 4> EX3: Two test items with all compare function disabled, then the retuned result is <Data 1>,<Data 2> EX4: Four test items, in which the compare function is enabled for one or all items, then the returned result is <Data 1>,<Data 2>,<Comp 1>,<Comp 2>, Example: :FETCH?

  • Page 51: Fetch?(For Multi-Step Test Mode)

    :FETCH? (for Multi-Step Test Mode) Under Multi-Step Test Mode, the measured data and results can be returned according to the order of the test items. ※ Can be used for Meter Mode and Multi-Step Test Mode; here is the explanation when used in Multi-Step Test Mode.

  • Page 52: Meas:aver

    :MEAS:AVER <NR1> Set the average number of measurements. Parameters:Setting range is from 1-64. Example: :MEAS:AVER 4 :MEAS:AVER? Query the average number of measurements. Responses:Return the setting value (1-64) of the current average number of times. Example: :MEAS:AVER? Return4 :MEAS:BEEP <disc> Buzzer prompt timing when setting compare mode.

  • Page 53: Meas:freq

    :MEAS:FREQ <NR3|disc> Set measurement frequency. Parameters: 10-200000 (Frequency setting range 10Hz-200kHz) Set frequency as 200kHz. Set the frequency to 10Hz (6365)/0.1Hz (6365A). Example: :MEAS:FREQ 1000 :MEAS:FREQ 1k :MEAS:FREQ 1kHz :MEAS:FREQ 1E3 :MEAS:FREQ MAX :MEAS:FREQ MIN :MEAS:FREQ? Query current measurement frequency. Responses: <NR3>...

  • Page 54: Meas:mode

    :MEAS:MODE? Query current Meter Mode. Responses: Meter Mode is AC. Meter Mode is DC. Example: :MEAS:MODE? Return :MEAS:PARA <disc-1>,<disc-2>,<disc-3>,<disc-4> Set the measurement parameter; at least one of the four Set of AC measurement parameters that corresponds to Meter Mode must be set, they cannot all be set as OFF. A maximum of four Set of measurement parameters can be set.

  • Page 55: Meas:para

    :MEAS:PARA? Query current measurement parameter. Responses: <Para 1>,<Para 2>,<Para 3>,<Para 4> Return parameter <Para> definitions are as follows: Disable this measurement. Serial Inductance (Ls) Parallel Inductance (Lp) Serial Capacitance (Cs) Serial Capacitance (Cp) Serial Resistance (Rs) Serial Resistance (Rp) Reactance (X) Susceptance (B) Impedance (Z) Admittance (Y)

  • Page 56: Meas:rang

    :MEAS:RANG? Query current measurement gear. Responses: Return gear 1-3. Example: :MEAS:RANG? Return :MEAS:RANG:AUTO Set measurement gear as automatic gear change. Example: :MEAS:RANG:AUTO :MEAS:RANG:HOLD Set measurement gear as remain fixed with current gear. Example: :MEAS:RANG:HOLD :MEAS:TIME <disc> Set measurement speed. Parameters: One of the following speeds can be set: Fastest FAST...

  • Page 57: Meas:time

    :MEAS:TIME? Query current measurement speed. Responses: Return one of the following speeds: Fastest FAST Fast MEDI Medium speed SLOW Slow Example: :MEAS:TIME? Return SLOW :MEAS:TRIG:DEL <NR1> Set trigger delay time. Parameters: Setting range is from 0-5000; its unit is mS. Example: :MEAS:TRIG:DEL 100 :MEAS:TRIG:DEL?

  • Page 58: Meas:trig:mode

    :MEAS:TRIG:MODE <disc> Set trigger mode. Parameters: Repeat trigger mode. SING Single Mode. Example: :MEAS:TRIG:MODE REP :MEAS:TRIG:MODE? Query current trigger mode. Responses: REPEAT Repeat trigger mode. SINGLE Single Mode. Example: :MEAS:TRIG:MODE? Return REPEAT :MEAS:VOLT <NR3|disc> Set measurement voltage. Parameters: 0.01~2.0 (Voltage setting range 10mV-2.0V) Set voltage as 2.0V.

  • Page 59: Meas:volt

    :MEAS:VOLT? Query current measurement voltage. Responses: <NR3> scientific notation format is used for the return format. Example: :MEAS:VOLT? Return 1.000000E+00 :MEAS:COMP:LOW <NR3|disc> Set the lower limit of the compare function. Parameters: <NR3> (Setting range -999G - +999G) Set as maximum value (+999G). Set as minimum value (-999G).

  • Page 60: Meas:comp:mode

    :MEAS:COMP:MODE <disc> Set the comparison mode of the compare function. Parameters: Measured Value Deviation Value PERC Deviation Percentage Example: :MEAS:COMP:MODE ABS :MEAS:COMP:MODE? Query the comparison mode of the compare function. Responses: Return one of the following modes: Measured Value Deviation Value PERC Deviation Percentage Example:...

  • Page 61: Meas:comp:nom

    :MEAS:COMP:NOM? Query the standard value of the compare function. Responses: <NR3> scientific notation format is used for the return format. Example: :MEAS:COMP:NOM? Return 1.000000E+03 :MEAS:COMP:PARA <NR1> Set the parameter items to be set with the compare function. Parameters: The <NR1> format is used for parameter settings; its definitions are as follows: Set the first set of measurement parameters under AC mode.
  • Page 62 :MEAS:COMP:PARA? Return...

  • Page 63: Meas:comp:stat

    :MEAS:COMP:STAT <disc|NR1> Set whether to enable or disable the compare function. Parameters: OFF or 0. Set the compare function for this set as disabled. ONor 1. Set the compare function for this set as enabled. Example: : MEAS:COMP:STAT 1 :MEAS:COMP:STAT? Query whether the compare function is enabled or disabled.

  • Page 64: Meas:comp:upp

    :MEAS:COMP:UPP? Query the upper limit of the compare function. Responses: <NR3> scientific notation format is used for the return format. Example: :MEAS:COMP:UPP? Return 1.000000E+03 :MEAS:COUN <disc> Set if the PASS/FAIL counter of compare function is enabled under Meter Mode. Parameters: Enable the Meter Mode Counter.

  • Page 65: Meas:coun:val

    :MEAS:COUN:VAL? Query the current value of the PASS/FAIL counter of compare function under Meter Mode. Responses: The <NR1> format is used for return format. <PASS Value>,<FAIL Value> Example: :MEAS:COUN:VAL? Return :LIST:BEEP <disc> Set the buzzer prompt timing under multi-step test mode. Parameters: Enable the buzzer prompt.

  • Page 66: List:comp:low

    :LIST:COMP:LOW <NR3> Set the minimum of the multi-step list mode. Parameters: <NR3> (Setting range -999G - +999G) Set as maximum value (+999G). Set as minimum value (-999G). Example: :LIST:COMP:LOW 1000 :LIST:COMP:LOW 1k :LIST:COMP:LOW MAX :LIST:COMP:LOW? Query the minimum of the multi-step list mode. Responses: <NR3>...

  • Page 67: List:comp:mode

    :LIST:COMP:MODE? Query the compare mode of the multi-step list mode. Responses: Return one of the following modes: Measured Value Deviation Value PERC Deviation Percentage Example: :LIST:COMP:MODE? Return :LIST:COMP:NOM <NR3> Set the standard value of the multi-step list mode. Parameters: <NR3> (Setting range -999G - +999G) Set as maximum value (+999G).

  • Page 68: List:comp:upp

    :LIST:COMP:UPP <NR3> Set the maximum of the multi-step list mode. Parameters: <NR3> (Setting range -999G - +999G) Set as maximum value (+999G). Set as minimum value (-999G). Example: :LIST:COMP:UPP 1000 :LIST:COMP:UPP 1k :LIST:COMP:UPP MAX :LIST:COMP:UPP? Query the maximum of the multi-step list mode. Responses: <NR3>...

  • Page 69: List:coun

    :LIST:COUN? Query if the PASS/FAIL counter function is enabled or disabled under the multi-step test mode. Responses: Return one of the following modes: Multi-step test mode counter is enabled. Multi-step test mode counter is disabled. Example: :LIST:COUN? Return :LIST:COUN:RES Set to reset the PASS/FAIL counter function under the multi-step test mode. Example: :LIST:COUN:RES :LIST:COUN:VAL?

  • Page 70: List:del

    :LIST:DEL <NR1> Set the measuring delay time of the multi-step list mode. Parameters: Setting range is from 0-5000; its unit is mS. Example: :LIST:COMP:DEL 100 :LIST:DEL? Query the measuring delay time of the multi-step list mode. Responses: Return 0-5000 with the unit of mS. Example: :LIST:COMP:DEL? Return :LIST:FAST <disc>...

  • Page 71: List:freq

    :LIST:FREQ <NR3|disc> Set the measurement frequency of the multi-step compare function. Parameters: 10-200000 (Frequency setting range 10Hz-200kHz) Set frequency as 200kHz. Set the frequency to 10Hz (6365)/0.1Hz (6365A). Example: :LIST:FREQ 1000 :LIST:FREQ 1k :LIST:FREQ 1kHz :LIST:FREQ 1E3 :LIST:FREQ MAX :LIST:FREQ MIN...

  • Page 72: List:freq

    :LIST:FREQ? Query the measurement frequency of the multi-step compare function. Responses: <NR3> scientific notation format is used for the return format. Example: : LIST:FREQ? Return 1.000000E+03 :LIST:PARA <disc> Set the measurement parameters of the multi-step list mode. Parameters: Parameter definitions are as follows: Disable this measurement.

  • Page 73: List:para

    :LIST:PARA? Query the measurement parameters of the multi-step list mode. Responses: Returned parameter definitions are as follows: Disable this measurement. Serial Inductance (Ls) Parallel Inductance (Lp) Serial Capacitance (Cs) Serial Capacitance (Cp) Serial Resistance (Rs) Serial Resistance (Rp) Reactance (X) Susceptance (B) Impedance (Z) Admittance (Y)

  • Page 74: List:rescan

    :LIST:RESCAN <NR1> Set the time for continual test and continual test intervals in Multi-Step Test Mode.  When the value is set as 0, the continual test function is disabled.  When the value is set between 1-100, the continual test function is enabled and the time for continual test intervals is the value set x100mS.

  • Page 75: List:step

    :LIST:STEP? Query the step of multi-step list mode programming. Responses: Return 1-8, meaning the current multi-step list mode programming is step 1-8. Example: :LIST:STEP? Return :LIST:TIME <disc> Set the measurement speed of the multi-step list mode. Parameters: One of the following speeds can be set: Fastest FAST Fast...

  • Page 76: List:volt

    :LIST:VOLT <NR3 | disc> Set the measurement voltage of the multi-step list mode. Parameters: 0.01-2.0 (Voltage setting range 10mV-2.0V) Set voltage as 2.0V. Set voltage as 10mV. Example: :LIST:VOLT 1 :LIST:VOLT 1V :LIST:VOLT 100mV :LIST:VOLT 1E-1 :LIST:VOLT MAX :LIST:VOLT MIN :LIST:VOLT? Query the measurement voltage of the multi-step list mode.

  • Page 77: Trig?(For Meter Mode)

    :TRIG? (for Meter Mode) Under Meter Mode, single measurement can be triggered and the measured data and comparison results for that test can be returned according to the display order of the current measurement items. (Return time varies according to the settings of the measurement speed and measurement frequency.) ※...
  • Page 78 <Data 1>,<Data 2>,<Data 3>,<Data 4>,<Comp 1>,<Comp 2>, <Comp 3>,<Comp 4> EX3: Two test items with all compare function disabled, then the retuned result is <Data 1>,<Data 2> EX4: Four test items, in which the compare function is enabled for one or all items, then the returned result is <Data 1>,<Data 2>,<Comp 1>,<Comp 2>, Example:...

  • Page 79: Trig?(For Multi-Step Test Mode)

    :TRIG? (for Multi-Step Test Mode) Under Multi-Step Test Mode, single measurement can be triggered and the measured data and comparison results for that test can be returned according to the display order of the current measurement items. ※ Can be used for Meter Mode and Multi-Step Test Mode; here is the explanation when used in Multi-Step Test Mode.

  • Page 80: Create Lan Communication Interface (Ni Visa)

    Create LAN Communication Interface (NI VISA) Once you have completed the LAN related configurations for the instrument terminal, you can communicate with the instrument using a computer through the network. The following is the introduction to establishing communication with the instrument through NI VISA. First start the NI Measurement &...
  • Page 81 After entering the Choose the Type of LAN Resource You Want to Add window, select the Manual Entry of Raw Socket item and then click Next to enter the next step; the screen is as shown in the figure below: Figure 3-7-3 Choose the Type of LAN Resource After entering the Enter the LAN Resource Details window, enter the IP address displayed on the instrument screen in the Hostname or IP address field, and enter the IP Port value in the...
  • Page 82 After filling in the fields, click the Validate key to the right to check whether communication with the instrument was connected successfully. If the message displayed is Successfully Opened a VISA Session, it means that the instrument was connected successfully; its screen is as shown in the figure below: Figure 3-7-5 Validate Once successfully connected, press Finish to return.
  • Page 83 Click the Open VISA Test Panel at the top-right of the window to open the communication interface; its screen is as shown in the figure below: Figure 3-7-7 Open VISA Test Panel In the VISA Test Panel window, select the I/O Settings tab and change the Termination Methods setting.
  • Page 84 After selecting the Input/Output function, press the Query key and the field below should display the message returned by the instrument (MICROTEST,6365,S00001,V1.803300\n) at this time; its screen is as shown in the figure below: Figure 3-7-10 Input/Output...

  • Page 85: Handler Interface

    Handler Interface Remote control interface (Handler Interface); use the Handler I/O communication port on the rear panel of the machine to use an external signal to control the tests of this machine. To use this function, please go to SYSTEM and set the Handler Interface to ON to enable the remote control function.
  • Page 86  Handler I/O Pin Description: Pin Name Function /START Test Trigger / DAV Test Program Ended /PASS Test Result is PASS /FAIL Test Result is FAIL Ground Ground Ground NULL Empty Pin NULL Empty Pin DC +5V Output NULL Empty Pin NULL Empty Pin /READY...
  • Page 87  Handler I/O Timing Diagram: Figure 3-8-3 Handler I/O Timing Diagram ※ Note: The Handler Interface is only applicable under Meter Mode and Multi-Step Test Mode. When test is triggered under Meter Mode, the Meter Mode will be automatically be set as Single Mode.
  • Page 88  Common Usage: Trigger Signal: Uses the normal open switch of the relay to control the machine to perform tests. (Note: The trigger signal must last over 5mS.) Figure 3-8-4 Illustration of Recommended Connection for the Trigger Signal Output Signal: Uses the output signal to control the relay. For safer usage, please connect a Zener diode to the relay coil.

  • Page 89: Save The Test Data To A Usb Flash Drive

    Under the multi-step test mode, it is possible to save test data in CSV format through the USB port in the front of the machine. File paths are as follows: The path where the 6363 saves the files is(USB:\6363_LCR\TestData).. The path where the 6364 saves the files is(USB:\6364_LCR\TestData)..

  • Page 90: Appendix

    3.10 Appendix |Z| Accuracy Chart...

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