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Teledyne T3LCR1002 User Manual

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  • Page 3 When you notice any of the unusual conditions listed below, immediately terminate operation and disconnect the power cable. Please contact the TELEDYNE service center representative for repair of the instrument. If you continue to operate without repairing the instrument, there is a potential fire or shock hazard for operators.
  • Page 4 Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform unauthorized modifications to the instrument. Return the instrument to a TELEDYNE authorized service center for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
  • Page 5 T3LCR Series User Manual Incoming Inspection ................ 10 Environmental Requirements ............11 Cleaning .................... 11 How to Remove the Handle ............12 Introduction ..................13 Main Specifications and Features ........... 14 2.2.1 Test Function ................14 2.2.2 Equivalent Circuit ..............14 2.2.3 Ranging ..................

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Front panel ..................20 Rear Panel ..................21 Power On/Off ................. 21 3.3.1 Power On .................. 21 3.3.2 Power Off ................. 21 Warm up Time ................. 22 Connect to the Device Under Test (DUT) ........22 [MEAS DISPLAY] Page ..............23 4.1.1 Measurement Function [FUNC] ..........
  • Page 7 T3LCR Series User Manual 4.5.1 Enlarge Display ................ 47 4.5.2 Direct Comparison Function ..........48 [MEAS SETUP] Page ..............49 5.1.1 Source Output Impedance [SRC RES] ......... 50 5.1.2 Averaging Factor [AVG] ............51 5.1.3 DC Bias Voltage [BIAS] ............51 5.1.4 Auto LCZ Function [AUTO LCZ] ........
  • Page 8 Table of Contents 6.1.5 Remote control interface............70 6.1.6 TERMINATOR............... 70 6.1.7 Hand Shake ................71 6.1.8 Error Code ................71 6.1.9 Result ..................73 6.1.10 DATA BUFFER ..............73 6.1.11 DEFAULT SET ..............74 [SYSTEM INFO] Page ..............75 [FILE] Page ..................
  • Page 9 T3LCR Series User Manual 11.6.1 DISP:LINE ................100 11.6.2 DISP:PAGE ................100 11.7 FUNCtion Subsystem ..............102 11.7.1 FUNCtion ................102 11.7.2 FUNCtion:IMPedance:AUTO ..........103 11.7.3 FUNCtion:IMPedance:RANGe ........... 103 11.7.4 FUNCtion:DCR:RANGe ............. 103 11.7.5 FUNCtion:RANGe:AUTO ..........104 11.7.6 FUNCtion:MONitor 1 /2............. 104 11.8 LEVel Subsystem ................
  • Page 10 Table of Contents 11.11.7 COMParator:SLIM ............115 11.11.8 COMParator:BEEP ............116 11.11.9 COMParator:OPEN ............116 11.12 LIST Subsystem ................117 11.12.1 LIST:PARAmeter ............117 11.12.2 LIST:STAT ..............117 11.12.3 LIST:BAND ..............118 11.13 CORRection Subsystem ............... 119 11.13.1 CORRection:OPEN ............119 11.13.2 CORRection:OPEN:STATe .........
  • Page 11 T3LCR Series User Manual 11.18 SYSTEM Subsystem ..............126 11.18.1 SYSTem:SHAKehand............ 126 11.18.2 SYSTem:CODE ............. 126 11.18.3 SYSTem:KEYLock ............127 11.18.4 SYSTem:RESult.............. 127 11.19 Common Commands ..............127 11.19.1 *IDN? ................127 11.19.2 *TRG ................127 11.19.3 *SAV ................128 11.19.4 *RCL ................
  • Page 12 UNPACKING AND PREPERATION This chapter describes how to set up and start the T3LCR Series LCR Meter. Incoming Inspection Environmental Requirements Cleaning How to Remove the Handle After you receive the instrument, perform the following checks during unpacking according to the following procedure: Make sure that the packing box or shock-absorbing material used to package the instrument has not been...
  • Page 13 T3LCR Series User Manual If an abnormality is detected, contact the company and transport the meter to your nearest TELEDYNE sales or service office. Save the packing box, shock-absorbing material, and packaged items as you received them in case you need to mail the instrument to an authorized TELEDYNE distributor or service center.
  • Page 14 UNPACKING AND PREPERATION A handle kit is attached to the T3LCR Series: Retracted Carrying Position Extended Remove Handle (Lift the handle perpendicular to the unit while pulling it in the direction of 1.) 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
  • Page 15 Main Specifications Feature overview Thank you for purchasing an T3LCR Series LCR meter. The TELEDYNE T3LCR Series is a general-purpose LCR meter for incoming inspection of components, quality control, and laboratory use. The T3LCR Series is used for evaluating LCR...
  • Page 16 Overview Cs-Rs, Cs-D, Cp-Rp, Cp-D, Lp-Rp, Lp-Q, Ls-Rs, Ls-Q, Rs-Q, Rp-Q, R-X, DCR, Z- -D, Z-Q Circuit Dissipation Conversion Factor Ls=Lp/(1+D FLp/Rp=1/Q Rs=RpD /(1+D D=Rs/2 Lp=(1+D FLs=1/Q Rp=(1+D )Rs/D D=1/2 Cs=(1+D FCpRp=1/Q Rs=RpD /(1+D Cp=Cs/(1+D FCsRs=1/Q Rp=Rs(1+D Q=Xs/Rs, D=Rs/Xs, Auto, Hold and Nominal range. Total 9 Ranges. About Nominal ranges: The T3LCR Series will automatically select the best range according to the nominal value.
  • Page 17 T3LCR Series User Manual Includes Internal, Manual, External and Bus Trigger. 0.05%@SLOW/MED 0.1%@FAST Parameter Display Range 0.00001uH-9999.99H 0.00001pF-9999.99mF R, X, |Z| G, B, |Y| 0.01nS-999.999S 0.00001-9.99999 0.00001-99999.9 -179.999°-179.999° -3.14159-3.14159 -999999%-999999% T3LCR1300: 10Hz-300kHz T3LCR1100: 10Hz-100kHz T3LCR1002: 10Hz-2kHz Frequency Accuracy: ±0.01% 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
  • Page 18 Overview 10.00mV-2.00V (±10%) CV mode:10.00mV-2.00V(±6%) 100.0uA-20.00mA (±10%) CC mode:100.0uA-20.00mA(±6%) @2VMax DCR: +2V, 0.066A(Max.), Output impedance fixed 30 , 50 and 100 Eliminates measurement errors due to stray parasitic impedance in the test fixtures. The primary parameter can be sorted into BIN1-BIN9, AUX, OUT and HI/IN/LO for each of the primary measurement parameters.
  • Page 19 T3LCR Series User Manual There is a maximum of 10 points. Test frequency, test voltage, test current. The comparator function enables you to set one pair of lower and upper limits for each measurement point. You can select from: Judge with the first sweep parameter/Judge with the second parameter/Not used for each pair of limits.
  • Page 20 Overview After a USB disk has been inserted into the USB host port of the LCR meter and if the meter detects that the Ready. Press <Enter> to save screen. on the lower part of the LCD screen. If the keypad is not needed to enter a numeric value, a and saved to the USB disk by depressing the Enter key.
  • Page 21 T3LCR Series User Manual 0V-±2.5V Accuracy: ±0.5%+0.005V 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...

  • Page 22: Front Panel

    Startup This chapter describes names and functions of the front panel, rear panel, and screen display and provides the basic procedures for operating the T3LCR Series. Front panel summary Rear panel summary Power On/Off Connect to Device under test Description LCD Display Soft-key Number Key...
  • Page 23 T3LCR Series User Manual Trigger Key ESC Key USB Disk Port (USB-Host) System Soft-key Description Power Cable Receptacle(Outlet) Frame Terminal USB Interface(Type B) RS-232 Interface Handler Interface Press the power key for at least 1 second. Release power key when the POWER LED turns green. Press the power key at least 1 second.
  • Page 24 Startup T3LCR Series is ready to be used as soon as the power- up sequence has completed. However, to achieve the specification accuracy, first warm up the instrument for 30 minutes. The T3LCR Series uses a four terminal measurement configuration that provides easy, accurate and stable measurements and avoids mutual inductance, interference from measurement signals, noise and other factors inherent with other types of connections.

  • Page 25: Meas Display Page

    T3LCR Series User Manual This section includes the following information: MEAS DISPLAY page OPEN/SHORT page LIST SETUP page LIST MEAS page When the [Measure] key is pressed, the [MEAS DISPLAY] page appears. The following measurement controls can be set. FUNC Measurement Function RANGE Impedance range FREQ Test Frequency TRIG Trigger Mode...
  • Page 26 Measure Key The T3LCR Series simultaneously measures four components of complex impedance (parameters) in a measurement cycle. These include a primary parameter, a secondary parameter and two monitor parameters. Cs-Rs Cs-D Cp-Rp Cp-D Lp-Rp Lp-Q Ls-Rs Ls-Q Rs-Q Rp-Q Z- r Z- d 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
  • Page 27 T3LCR Series User Manual Parameter Description Capacitance value measured using the series equivalent circuit model Capacitance value measured using the parallel equivalent circuit model Inductance value measured using the series equivalent circuit model Inductance value measured using the parallel equivalent circuit model Equivalent series resistance measured using the series equivalent circuit model (ESR)
  • Page 28 Measure Key To achieve the best measurement result, it is recommended to set the impedance range mode to When using measurement results may occur if the measured value exceeds the full scale of the selected range. Mode Function Advantage Disadvantage overview Auto T3LCR Series...
  • Page 29 T3LCR Series User Manual Range Impedance Effective measurement range 100k - (This range is available only when the test frequency< 20kHz.) Range Impedance Best measurement range Overload range 1.485k 1.485M 100M 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
  • Page 30 Sets to NOMINAL range INCR + Increments the impedance range in the HOLD mode DECR - Decrements the impedance range in the HOLD mode T3LCR1300: 10Hz 300kHz T3LCR1100: 10Hz 100kHz T3LCR1002: 10Hz 2kHz Frequency range(F) Resolution 10.00Hz 99.99Hz 0.01Hz 100.0Hz 999.9Hz 0.1Hz 1.000kHz...
  • Page 31 T3LCR Series User Manual INCR+/DECR- 10Hz 50Hz 60Hz 100Hz 120Hz 1kHz 2kHz 10kHz 20kHz 40kHz 50kHz 100kHz 200kHz 250kHz 300kHz INCR+/DECR- 10Hz 50Hz 60Hz 100Hz 120Hz 1kHz 2kHz 10kHz 20kHz 40kHz 50kHz 100kHz INCR+/DECR- 10Hz 50Hz 60Hz 100Hz 120Hz 1kHz 2kHz T3LCR Series supports four trigger modes: INT (internal), EXT (external), MAN (manual) and BUS (RS-...

  • Page 32: Test Signal Voltage/Current Level [Level]

    Measure Key Soft-key Function Internal Trigger Mode Manual Trigger Mode External Trigger Mode BUS Trigger Mode The T3 test signal voltage/current level can be set as the effective value (RMS value) of a sine wave of When a constant voltage or current level measurement is performed, an asterisk mark (*) appears at the end of the LEVEL display.
  • Page 33 T3LCR Series User Manual SLOW, MED and FAST can be selected for T3LCR Series. SLOW mode will result in more stable and accurate measurement results. Step 1. Press the [Measure] key. Step 2. Use the cursor key to select the [SPEED] field. Step 3.

  • Page 34: Measurement Log [Log]

    Measure Key 26.5 88.5 24.5 100k 88.5 24.5 300k 88.5 24.5 The T3LCR has an internal data buffer that record up to 10000 measurement readings. These readings can be saved to an external USB drive in a .csv file format. These readings can then be opened on a PC using software such as Windows Excel.
  • Page 35 T3LCR Series User Manual SAVE TO USB Saves the recorded readings in the buffer to an external USB flash drive. The internal buffer is cleared after this operation. CLEAR Clears the internal buffer. BUFFER SAVE & STOP Stops the recording and saves the recorded readings in the internal buffer to an external USB flash drive.

  • Page 36: Short Correction [Short]

    Measure Key Before saving the recorded readings in the internal buffer to the external USB flash drive, remember to plug the external USB drive into the USB port on the front panel. The recorded readings will be saved in a subdirectory named MEAS DATA, whose parent directory will have the same name as the T3LCR model being used.
  • Page 37 T3LCR Series User Manual The T3LCR OPEN correction capability cancels errors due to the stray admittance (G, B) in parallel with the device under test (Refer to Figure 4-3). The OPEN correction data is taken at all preset frequency points, independent of the test frequency you set.
  • Page 38 Measure Key Disables open correction. MEAS OPEN Starts open correction (AC). DCR OPEN Starts open correction (DC). Step 4. Press the [MEAS OPEN] or [DCR OPEN] soft-key. A dialog message, -circuit the will appear. Step 5. Connect the test fixture to the BNC terminals. Do not connect the DUT to the fixture.
  • Page 39 T3LCR Series User Manual Step 1. Press the [Measure] key. Step 2. Press the [OPEN SHORT] soft-key. Step 3. Use the cursor key to select the [SHORT] field. Soft-key Function Enables short correction. Disables short correction. MEAS SHORT Starts short correction (AC). DCR SHORT Starts short correction (DC).
  • Page 40 Measure Key Step 1. Press the [Measure] key. Step 3. Press the [OPEN SHORT] soft-key. Step 3. Use the cursor key to select the [SPOT] field. Step 4. Enter the frequency using the numeric entry keys. Soft-key Function Enable this point. Disables this point.
  • Page 41 T3LCR Series User Manual Step 1. Press the [MEAS SHORT] soft key, a dialog message, -circuit the test , will be displayed. Step 2. Connect the test fixture to the BNC terminals and short-circuit the test terminals. Step 3. Press the [OK] soft-key. The T3LCR measures the short impedances (inductances and resistance) at this frequency point.

  • Page 42: [List Setup] Page

    Measure Key Select the primary and the secondary measurement here. The [LIST MEAS] page will execute a list of up to 10 swept frequency or amplitude tests. When [MODE] is set to SEQ and [TRIG] is set to MAN, the [LIST MEAS] function will automatically execute each test step on the list in sequence until the last step is executed.
  • Page 43 T3LCR Series User Manual Trigger Mode Function source. Trigger by pressing the trigger button. Trigger by sending a signal to the trigger pin on the handler interface. Trigger by the RS-232/USB port. The list parameter used for the list measurement can be the measurement frequency or the signal level [V/A].
  • Page 44 Measure Key The List measurement feature supports up to 10 list points as well as measurement limit values. Each list point can be turned on or off. Step 1. Press the [Measure] key. Step 2. Press the [LIST SETUP] soft-key. Step 3.

  • Page 45: Range Mode [Range]

    T3LCR Series User Manual The [LIST MEAS] page will appear when you press the [Measure] key and then the [LIST MEAS] soft-key. On the [LIST MEAS] page, the list points are swept and the measurement results are compared to the limits. During a sweep, an asterisk mark (*) will appear on the left side of the list point currently being measured.
  • Page 46 Measure Key Trigger mode When entering LIST MEAS for the first time, the system will set Trig Mode to MAN. Trig Mode Function Internal Trigger. All ten list points are swept continuous. Manual Trigger. Each time the instrument is triggered by [Trig] key, the list points are swept one by one.

  • Page 47: [Enlarge Display ] Page

    T3LCR Series User Manual There are 4 available trigger modes in the [LIST MEAS] page. Trigger Modes Function source. Trigger by pressing the trigger button. Trigger by sending a signal to the trigger pin on the handler interface. Trigger by the RS-232/USB port. Displays the selected measurement range for each measurement step;...
  • Page 48 Measure Key Soft-key Function SAVE & STOP Stops the recording and saves the recorded readings in the internal buffer to an external USB flash drive. The internal buffer will be cleared after the save operation. If an external USB flash drive is not plugged in, the meter will not stop the ongoing recording.

  • Page 49: Enlarge Display

    T3LCR Series User Manual Only four measurement values will be shown in this simplified display mode: The primary measurement parameters, the secondary measurement parameters and two monitored parameters such as , %, Iac or Vac, etc. Press the ENLARGE soft-key in the [MEAS DISPLAY] to enter the [ENLARGE DISPLAY] mode (simplified display mode);...
  • Page 50 Measure Key The Direct Comparison function can be turned on in the [BIN SETUP] page. When the number of bins is set to 1 in the [BIN SETUP] page, the Direct Comparison function will be activated for the [ENLARGE DISPLAY] mode. To activate Direct page.

  • Page 51: Meas Setup Page

    T3LCR Series User Manual This section includes the following information: MEAS SETUP page BIN SETUP page BIN MEAS page BIN COUNT page Every time or everywhere you can press the [Setup] key to open the [MEAS SETUP] page. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.

  • Page 52: Source Output Impedance [Src Res]

    Setup Key In the [MEAS SETUP] Page, you can configure each of the following measurement controls with the cursor placed in the corresponding field. Measurement Function [FUNC] Impedance range [RANGE] Test Frequency [FREQ] Trigger Mode [TRIG] Test Signal Voltage Level [LEVEL] Measurement Speed [SPEED] Source Output Impedance [SRC RES] Averaging Factor [AVG]...
  • Page 53 T3LCR Series User Manual Soft-key Function The averaging feature allows you to obtain moving average values of successive measurement results. You can specify the averaging factor from integer 1 to integer 256. Step 1. Press the [Setup] key. Step 2. Use the cursor key to select [AVG] field.
  • Page 54 Setup Key Bias Voltage range Resolution 0.01V DC BIAS 2.50V 0.01V -2.50V DC BIAS -0.01V 0.01V Auto LCZ Function can help you to select a proper measurement parameter. Step 1. Press the [Setup] key Step 2. Use the cursor key to select [AUTO LCZ] field Step 3.
  • Page 55 T3LCR Series User Manual Step 1. Press the [Setup] key. Step 2. Use the cursor key to select [MON 1] or [MON 2] field. Step 3. Use the soft-keys to select DC bias voltage. Soft-key Function Turn off the monitor Absolute value of impedance Dissipation factor Quality factor(=1/D)
  • Page 56 Setup Key Soft-key Function Turn off the Auto Level Control Function Turn on the Auto Level Control Function The Nominal Value parameter becomes displayed and 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...

  • Page 57: Nominal Value [Nominal]

    T3LCR Series User Manual Press [Setup] key and press the [BIN SETUP] soft-key to open [BIN SETUP] page. This page allows you to configure the T3LCR Series built-in comparator. The built-in comparator can sort DUTs into a maximum of 10 levels (BIN1 through BIN9 and OUT) using up to nine sets of primary parameter limits along with one set of secondary parameter limits.
  • Page 58 Setup Key The T3LCR Series simultaneously measures four components of the complex impedance (parameters) in a measurement cycle. These include primary parameter, secondary parameter and two monitor parameters. Please refer to the 4.1 [MEAS DISPLAY] Page section on 23 for details.
  • Page 59 T3LCR Series User Manual Step 1. Press the [Setup] key. Step 2. Press the [BIN SETUP] soft-key. Step 3. Use the cursor key to select [COMP] field. Step 4. Use the soft-keys to turn on/off the comparator. Soft-key Function Turns OFF the COMP function Turns ON the COMP function 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
  • Page 60 Setup Key After AUX is turned on, DUTs that do not fall within the primary parameter limit values are sorted as OUT. In addition, DUTs that fall within the primary parameter limits but are out of the secondary parameter limits are sorted into the auxiliary (AUX) bin.
  • Page 61 T3LCR Series User Manual Absolute value ( ) = UNKNOWN value nominal value Includes the point Excludes the point Deviation percentages (%) = Absolute value ( )/nominal value × 100% Includes the point Excludes the point 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
  • Page 62 Setup Key Includes the point Excludes the point In Sequential mode, the comparison limit values are based on the absolute value of the measurement. The nominal value does not need to participate in operation. Step 1. Press the [Setup] key. Step 2.
  • Page 63 T3LCR Series User Manual You must configure the nominal value when you use tolerance mode as the limit mode for the primary parameter. In sequential mode the nominal value does not affect sorting. In sequential mode, you do not need to configure the nominal value.
  • Page 64 Setup Key Soft-key Function 1-BINS Set to 1 bin 2-BINS Set to 2 bins 3-BINS Set to 3 bins 4-BINS Set to 4 bins 5-BINS Set to 5 bins 6-BINS Set to 6 bins 7-BINS Set to 7 bins 8-BINS Set to 8 bins 9-BINS Set to 9 bins...

  • Page 65: Comparator Function On/Off

    T3LCR Series User Manual This page provides the following information: FUNC, RANGE, FREQ, LEVEL, TRIG, LEVEL, SPEED: These conditions can be set from [MEAS DISPLAY] page. Comparator function ON/OFF [COMP]. Auxiliary bin ON/OFF [AUX]. T3LCR built-in comparator can sort DUTs into a maximum of 10 bins (BIN1 to BIN9 and OUT) using a maximum of nine pairs of primary parameter limits and one pair of secondary parameter limits.

  • Page 66: Counter Function [Count]

    Setup Key Soft-key Function Turns OFF the COMP function Turns ON the COMP function After AUX is turned on, DUTs that do not fall within the primary parameter limit values are sorted as OUT. In addition, DUTs that fall within the primary parameter limits but out of the secondary parameter limits are sorted into the auxiliary (AUX) bin.
  • Page 67 T3LCR Series User Manual The number of DUTs sorted into each bin is counted while the unit sorts the DUTs into the appropriate bins using the comparator function. When the maximum count of 99999999 is reached, the counting operation stops and the overflow message -------- Step 1.

  • Page 68: System Config] Page

    System Configurations This section includes the following information: SYSTEM CONFIG page SYSTEM INFO page SYSTEM SERVICE page When the [Measure] or [Setup] key is pressed, followed by the [SYSTEM] bottom soft-key, the [SYSTEM CONFIG] page appears. The following information can be configured in the [SYSTEM CONFIG] page.
  • Page 69 T3LCR Series User Manual T3LCR Series features a built-in 24-hour clock. Step 1. Press the [Measure] or [Setup] key. Step 2. Press the [SYSTEM] bottom soft-key. Step 3. Use the cursor key to select date field. Step 4. Use the soft-keys to edit date. Soft-key Function YEAR INCR+...

  • Page 70: File] Page

    System Configurations Soft-key Function HOUR INCR+ Increases the hour in steps of 1. HOUR DECR- Decreases the hour in steps of 1. MINUTE INCR+ Increases the minute in steps of 1. MINUTE INCR- Decreases the minute in steps of 1. SECOND DECR+ Increases the second in steps of 1.
  • Page 71 T3LCR Series User Manual Key tone settings. Step 1. Press the [Measure] or [Setup] key. Step 2. Press the [SYSTEM] bottom soft-key. Step 3. Use the cursor key to select the [KEY BEEP] field. Step 4. Use the soft-keys to set the beep settings. Soft-key Function Turn on the key beep feature.
  • Page 72 System Configurations Soft-key Function 1200 Sets the baud rate to 1200. 9600 Sets the baud rate to 9600. 38400 Sets the baud rate to 38400. 57600 Sets the baud rate to 57600. 115200 Sets the baud rate to 115200. Selection the interface for PC/PLC remote control. Soft-key Function RS232...
  • Page 73 T3LCR Series User Manual Soft-key Function Set up the EOL to LF(0Ah). Set up the EOL to CR(0Dh). CR+LF Set up the EOL to CR+LF(0D 0Ah). If handshaking is turned on, the meter will return the commands it received from the PC first before returning the result string of the command.
  • Page 74 System Configurations "*E09", //"Value too long", "*E10", //"Invalid command" "*E11", //"Unknown error" Step 1. Press the [Measure] or [Setup] key. Step 2. Press the [SYSTEM] bottom soft-key. Step 3. Use the cursor key to select the [ERROR CODE] field. Step 4. Use the soft-keys to set the error code setting.
  • Page 75 T3LCR Series User Manual If the Result setting it set to Auto, the meter will automatically send out the measurement results each time a test is finished; this setting is convenient especially when the meter is working with a sorting machine. The meter will start a test after receiving the trigger signal and then returns the test result to the sorting machine without the need to receive...
  • Page 76 System Configurations To reset setting values (MEAS SETUP) and offset values (OPEN SHORT) to factory default, use the DEFAULT SET setting. The device can be quickly restored to its factory settings. Default settings: (MEAS SETUP): FUNC: Cp-D FREQ: 1kHz LEVEL: 1V RANGE: AUTO TRIG: INT SPEED: SLOW...
  • Page 77 T3LCR Series User Manual When the [Measure] or [Setup] key is pressed followed by [SYSTEM] bottom soft-key, and then the [SYSTEM INFO] soft-key, the [SYSTEM INFO] page appears. There are no configurable options in the [SYSTEM INFO] page. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.

  • Page 78: File Operation

    File Operation This chapter provides information on the file operation of the T3LCR Series. You can save up to 10 files into the internal non-volatile memory. When the [Setup] key is pressed followed by the [FILE] bottom soft-key, the [FILE] page appears. In this page, you can configure each of the following controls with the cursor placed in the corresponding field.
  • Page 79 T3LCR Series User Manual The Media field is used to select the media source from an external USB flash drive. A maximum of up to 10 files can be accessed from either source. Step 1. Press the [Setup] key. Step 2. Press the [FILE] bottom soft-key.
  • Page 80 File Operation You can save the modified data into the last used file when the instrument power key is pressed. Step 1. Press the [Setup] key. Step 2. Press the [FILE] bottom soft-key. Step 3. Use the cursor key to select the [AUTO SAVE] field.

  • Page 81: Pin Assignment

    T3LCR Series User Manual This chapter provides information about the T3 built-in handler interface. It includes: Pin Assignment Circuit Diagram Timing Chart The T3LCR built-in handler interface outputs signals that indicate the end of a measurement cycle, the result of bin sorting by the comparator. In addition, the instrument accepts input of external trigger.
  • Page 82 Handler Interface Pin Pin names Signal descriptions The sorting result is within bin1. O_BIN_1 Active low. The sorting result is within bin2. O_BIN_2 Active low. The sorting result is within bin3. O_BIN_3 Active low. The sorting result is within bin4. O_BIN_4 Active low.
  • Page 83 T3LCR Series User Manual Over fail occurs on the secondary measurement parameter. Active low. 14 O_S_OVER (The signal on this pin is available only after AUX is turned on.) Over fail occurs on the primary measurement parameter. Active low. 15 O_P_OVER The logic state of this pin = O_P_HI OR O_P_LO.
  • Page 84 Handler Interface Interface power requirements: +12.4V-36VDC, 0.2A(Min). Output circuit: Built-in pull-up resistors are internally connected to the collector pin of the output transistors. The output pins are isolated by photocouplers. Input pins: Isolated by photocouplers. Sink Current: 5-50mA. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
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  • Page 86 Examples This chapter covers basic measurement procedures as well as basic L, C, and R measurement theory. It also offers various measurement hints. After the descriptions of basic measurement procedures, practical measurement examples are shown using T3LCR Series. The following flow chart shows the basic procedures used to measure the impedance of capacitors, inductors, resistors, and other components.
  • Page 87 T3LCR Series User Manual Start Setup measurement conditions: [FUNC] [LEVEL] [FREQ] Connect the test fixture CORRECTIONS OPEN TEST SHORT TEST Connect DUT Perform measurement This paragraph describes a practical example of measuring a ceramic capacitor. The basic procedure flow to perform this measurement is the same as the Basic Measurement Procedure described previously.
  • Page 88 Examples Step 1. Turn the T3LCR Series ON. Step 2. Set up the measurement conditions by filling in the fields on the MEAS DISPLAY page. Move to the FUNC field using the cursor keys and choose Cs-D. Move to the FREQ field using the cursor keys and input 1 kHz.
  • Page 89 T3LCR Series User Manual field using the cursor keys. Connect the clips to a shorting bar as shown below: Press the [MEAS SHORT] soft-key and then the [OK] soft-key. Wait until the message is displayed. Press the [ON] soft-key if the SHORT field is set to OFF.
  • Page 90 Examples the capacitors are displayed as shown below: 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
  • Page 91 You can connect a controller (i.e. PC and PLC) to the RS-232 interface using a TELEDYNE RS-232 DB-9 cable. The serial port uses the transmit (TXD), receive (RXD) and signal ground (GND) lines of the RS-232 standard.
  • Page 92 Remote Control Pin 2: RxD Pin 3: TxD Pin 5: GND Pin 1, 4, 6-9: No Connection T3LCR Pin2 RxD Pin2 Pin3 TxD Pin3 Pin5 GND Pin5 Make sure the controller you connect to T3LCR Series also uses these settings. The RS-232 interface transfers data using: Data bits: 8 bits Stop bits: 1 bit...
  • Page 93 T3LCR Series User Manual CDC USB class, install the appropriate CDC USB driver. Make sure the controller you connect to T3LCR Series also uses these settings. The USB interface transfers data using: PC connector: Type A, host T3LCR series connector: Rear panel Type B, slave Speed: 1.1/2.0 (full speed/high speed) USB Class: CDC (Communications device class) Hardware flow control: Off...
  • Page 94 Remote Control The USB driver needs to be installed when using the USB port for remote control. The USB interface creates a virtual COM port when connected to a PC. Configure the interface to USB in SYSTEM>CONFIG>REMOTE item. Connect the Type A-B USB cable to the rear panel USB B port on the T3LCR.
  • Page 95 T3LCR Series User Manual The T3LCR will appear as an unknown USB Serial Port Right- select the USB VCP Drivers. The T3LCR and the COM port that it is assigned to will now appear in under the Ports (COM & LPT) node. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
  • Page 96 Remote Control 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
  • Page 97 T3LCR Series User Manual The EOI line is asserted by New Line or ASCII Line Feed character. (Decimal 10, Hex 0x0A, The following conventions and definitions are used in this chapter to describe RS-232 operation. < > Angular brackets enclose words or characters that are used to symbolize a program code parameter or an RS-232 command.
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  • Page 99 T3LCR Series User Manual Every command and character parameter has at least two forms, a short form and a long form. In some cases they will be the same. The short form is obtained using the following rules. A) If the long form has four characters or less, the long form and short form are the same.

  • Page 100: Example

    Command Reference The commands consist of a command header and parameters. (See the following.) Example: comp:nom 100.0e3 Header Parameter Headers can be of the long form or the short form. The long form allows easier understanding of the program code and the short form allows more efficient use of the computer.

  • Page 101: Display Subsystem

    T3LCR Series User Manual All commands in this reference are fully explained and listed in the following functional command order. DISPlay Subsystem FUNCtion Subsystem FREQuency Subsystem VOLTage Subsystem APERture Subsystem FETCh Subsystem COMParator Subsystem LIST Subsystem CORRection Subsystem TRIGger Subsystem BIAS Subsystem FILE Subsystem ERRor Subsystem...
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  • Page 103: Disp:page

    T3LCR Series User Manual COUNT. LISTMEAS [or LIST] Sets the display page to LIST MEAS. SETUP [or MSET] Sets the display page to MEAS SETUP. CORRECTION [or CSET] Sets the display page to CORRECTION. BINSETUP [or BSET] Sets the display page to BIN SETUP.

  • Page 104: Function

    Command Reference The FUNCtion subsystem command group sets the measurement function, the measurement range, monitors parameter control. FUNCtion {Cs-Rs,Cs-D, Cp-Rp,Cp-D, Lp-Rp,Lp-Q, Ls-Rs,Ls-Q, R-Q,R-X, Z-thr(Z- r),Z-Thd(Z- d) Z-D,Z-Q, DCR} :IMPedance :AUTO {on,off,1,0} :RANGe <integer> :DCR :AUTO {on,off,nom} {off, Z, D, Q, :MONitor1 VAC, IAC,ABS, PER, THR, THD, R, X,...
  • Page 105 T3LCR Series User Manual Query Response <function> Example SEND> FUNC?<NL> RET> Cp-D<NL> Automatic selection. Command FUNC:IMPedance:AUTO {ON,OFF, 0,1} Syntax Example SEND> FUNC:IMP:AUTO ON<NL> Query Syntax FUNC:IMPedance:AUTO? Query Response {on,off}<NL> Example SEND> FUNC:IMP:AUTO?<NL> RET> off<NL> measurement range. Command FUNC:IMPedance:RANGe <0-8,MIN,MAX> Syntax Parameter Where, <0-8,MIN, MAX>...
  • Page 106 Command Reference Query Response <0-8><NL> Example SEND> FUNC:DCR:RANG?<NL> RET> 0<NL> The FUNCtion:RANGe:AUTO command sets the auto range to ON or OFF. Command FUNC:RANGe:AUTO {off(hold),on(auto),NOMinal} Syntax Parameter Where, {off(hold),on(auto),NOMinal} is: off(or hold): Sets the auto range to off. on(or auto): Sets the auto range to on. NOMinal: Sets the range No.
  • Page 107 {value,MIN,MAX} 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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  • Page 109: Level:current (=Current[:Level])

    T3LCR Series User Manual output current level. Command LEVel:CURRent {<value>,MIN,MAX} Syntax or CURRent:LEVel {<value>,MIN,MAX} Parameter Where, <value> Is the numeric data (NR1, NR2 or NR3). MIN Sets to the minimum value of current. MAX Sets to the maximum value of current. Example SEND>...

  • Page 110: Level:mode

    Command Reference Note The suffix unit This command CANNOT be used in LIST SWEEP. DISPLAY page and CORRECTION page. The LEVel:ALC or AMPlitude:ALC command enables the Automatic Level Control (ALC). Command LEVel:ALC {on,1,off,0} Syntax AMPlitude:ALC {on,1,off,0} Parameter {on,1,off,0} Where, on (1) Enable ALC off(0) Turn off the ALC.
  • Page 111 T3LCR Series User Manual The APERture subsystem command sets the integration time of the ADC and the averaging rate. {SLOW,MED,FAST} APERture <averaging rate value:NR1> Command APERture {SLOW,MED,FAST} Syntax APERture <value> SPEED(spd) {SLOW,MED,FAST} SPEED(spd) <value> Parameter Where, SLOW Set test speed to slow Set test speed to medium FAST Set test speed to fast...
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  • Page 113: Fetch:impedance

    T3LCR Series User Manual The FETCh:IMPedance? query sets the latest measurement data of the primary parameter, secondary parameter, monitor1 and monitor2 results into the output buffer. Query Syntax FETCh:IMPedance? Query Response <NR3:primary value>,<NR3:secondary value>, <NR3:monitor1>,<NR3:monitor2>,<comparator result> Example SEND> FETC:IMP?<NL> RET> +2.61788e-11,+5.45442e-01,+3.88651e+05, +0.00000e+00,BIN1,AUX-OK, OK<NL>...

  • Page 114: Fetch:list

    Command Reference The FETCh:LIST? query sets the latest LIST measurement data of the primary parameters, secondary parameters and comparator results into the output buffer. Only applicable when in the [LIST MEAS] page view. Query Syntax FETCh:LIST? Query Response <spot no>,<NR3:primary value>,<NR3:secondary value>,<CMP result>...

  • Page 115: Comparator:state

    T3LCR Series User Manual The COMParator subsystem command group sets the comparator function, including its ON/OFF setting, limit mode, and limit values. :S TATe {ON,OFF} COMParator :MODE {ABS,PER,SEQ} :AUX {ON,OFF} :BINS {1 to 9} :TOLerance :NOMinal <value> :BIN <n,low,high> :S ECONDARY(S LIM) <low>,<high>...

  • Page 116: Comparator:mode

    Command Reference The :COMParator:MODE command sets the limit mode of the comparator function. Command COMParator:MODE {ABS,PER,SEQ} Syntax Parameter Where,{ABS,PER,SEQ} is: Absolute tolerance mode Percent tolerance mode Sequential mode Example SEND> COMP:MODE PER<NL> Query Syntax COMParator:MODE? Query Response {abs,per,seq} Example SEND> COMP:MODE?<NL> RET>...

  • Page 117: Comparator:tolerance:nominal

    T3LCR Series User Manual The COMParator:TOLerance:NOMinal command sets the nominal value for the tolerance mode of the comparator function. Command COMParator:TOLerance:NOMinal <value> Syntax Parameter Where,<value> is: NR1, NR2 or NR3 A suffix multiplier can be used with this command. But the suffix unit F/ Example SEND>...

  • Page 118: Comparator:slim

    Command Reference A suffix multiplier can be used with this command. Example SEND> COMP:SLIM 0.0001,0.0010<NL> Query Syntax COMParator:SLIM? COMParator:secondary? Query Response <NR3:low limit>,<NR3:high limit> Example SEND> COMP:SLIM?<NL> RET> 1.00000e-04,1.00000e-03<NL> The :COMParator:BEEP command sets beep mode of the comparator function. Command COMParator:BEEP {OFF,PASS,FAIL} Syntax Parameter...

  • Page 119: List:parameter

    T3LCR Series User Manual The LIST or SWEEP Subsystem command group sets the List Sweep measurement function, including the sweep point setting and limit values for the limit function. :PARAmeter {FREQ,VOLT,CURR} LIS T :S TAT <n>,{ON,OFF} :BAND <n>,<value>,{A,B,OFF},<low>,<high> The LIST:PARAmeter command sets the list sweep parameter. Command LIST:PARAmeter {FREQ,VOLT,CURR} Syntax...

  • Page 120: List:band

    Command Reference Parameter Where,<n> is: NR1(1 to 10): List sweep point Query Response {on,off} Example SEND> LIST:STAT? 1<NL> RET> on<NL> The LIST:BAND command sets the List Sweep point value, limit mode and low/high limit values. Command LIST:BAND <n>,<point value>,{A,B,OFF},<low>, Syntax <high>...
  • Page 121 {ON,OFF or 1,0} {ON,OFF or 1,0} {ON,OFF or 1,0} <value> 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...

  • Page 122: Correction:open

    Command Reference The CORRection:OPEN:STATe command sets the OPEN correction function to ON or OFF. Command CORRection:OPEN:STATe {ON,OFF or 1,0} Syntax Parameter ON, 1 Set up the function is ON OFF,0 Set up the function is OFF Example SEND> CORR:OPEN:STATe ON<NL> RET>...

  • Page 123: Correction:short:lcr

    T3LCR Series User Manual The CORRection:SHORt:STATe command sets the SHORT correction function to ON or OFF. Command CORRection:SHORt:STATe {ON,OFF or 1,0} Syntax Parameter ON, 1 Set up the function is ON OFF,0 Set up the function is OFF Example SEND> CORR:SHOR:STATe ON<NL> RET>...

  • Page 124: Correction:spot:state

    Command Reference Query Syntax CORRection:SPOT:STATe? Query Response {on,off} Example SEND> CORR:SPOT:STATe?<NL> RET> on<NL> The CORRection:SPOT:FREQuency command sets the frequency point for the specified frequency point correction. Command CORRection:SPOT:FREQuendy <value> Syntax Parameter value NR1,NR2 or NR3:Frequecny value. A suffix multiplier can be used with this command. But Example SEND>...

  • Page 125: Trigger[:Immediate]

    T3LCR Series User Manual The TRIGger subsystem command group is used to enable a measurement or a sweep measurement, and to set the trigger mode. [:IMMediate] TRIGger :S OURce {INT,MAN,EXT,BUS} <float value>,min,max :DELAY(DLY) The TRIGger:IMMediate command causes the trigger to execute a measurement or a sweep measurement, regardless of the trigger state.
  • Page 126 Command Reference Parameter Where, is float value:from 1ms to 60.00s min: =0ms max: =60.000s Example SEND> TRIG:DLY 1<NL>//1.000s Query Syntax TRIGger:DELAY? TRIGger:DLY? Query Response {0.000s-60.00s} Example SEND> TRIG:DLY?<NL> RET> 1.000s<NL> The BIAS subsystem command group sets the DC BIAS switch to ON or OFF, and sets the DC bias voltage value.

  • Page 127: File

    T3LCR Series User Manual The FILE subsystem command group executes the file operation. :S AVE <File No.> FILE :LOAD <File No.> :DELete <File No.> The FILE? query returns the file number used by the system. Query Syntax FILE? Query Response <NR1(0 TO 9): File number>...

  • Page 128: File:delete

    Command Reference The FILE:LOAD <n> command recalls all user settings from specified file. Command FILE:LOAD <File No.> Syntax Parameter Where, <File No.> is: NR1 (0 to 9) Example SEND> FILE:LOAD 0<NL> Command FILE:DELete <File No.> Syntax Parameter Where, <File No.> is: NR1 (0 to 9) Example SEND>...

  • Page 129: System:code

    T3LCR Series User Manual Query Syntax SYSTem:CODE? Query Response {on,off} Example SEND> SYST:CODE?<NL> RET> OFF<NL> SYSTem:KEYLock command unlocks the keypad. Command SYST:KEYLOCK OFF Syntax or UNLOCK(UNLK) Example SEND> UNLOCK<NL> SYSTem:RESult command selects the test results send mode. Command SYSTem:RESult {fetch,auto} Syntax Example SEND>...

  • Page 130: Sav

    Command Reference Note This command can be used in BUS trigger mode. *TRG = TRIG;:FETC? *SAV = FILE:SAVE The *SAV command saves all user settings into the currently used file. Command *SAV Syntax Example SEND> *SAV<NL> *RCL = FILE:LOAD The *RCL command recalls all user settings from the currently used file. Command *RCL Syntax...

  • Page 131: Dimensions

    Lp-Q, Ls-Rs, Ls-Q, Rs-Q, Rp-Q, R-X, DCR, Z- -D, Z-Q Monitor Parameter: X, G, B, Y (2 Parameter) Measurement Speed: 40 times/s, 10 times/s, 3 times/s Test Frequency T3LCR1300: 10Hz 300kHz T3LCR1100: 10Hz 100kHz T3LCR1002: 10Hz 2kHz 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
  • Page 132 Specification Frequency range(F) Resolution 10.00Hz 99.99Hz 0.01Hz 100.0Hz 999.9Hz 0.1Hz 1.000kHz 9.999kHz 10.00kHz 99.99kHz 10Hz 100.0kHz 300.0kHz 100Hz Frequency Accuracy: ±0.01% 4 digit resolution 1.2k 1.5k 2.5k 100k 120k 150k 200k 250k 300k 1.2k 1.5k 2.5k 100k 1.2k 1.5k Parameter Display Range 0.00001uH-9999.99H 0.00001pF-9999.99mF...
  • Page 133 T3LCR Series User Manual AC Test signal level: 10.00mV- 2.00V (±10%) CV: 10.00mV- 2.00V(±6%) 100.0uA- 20.00mA (±10%) CC: 100.0uA- 20.00mA(±6%) (@2VMax) DCR Test signal level: +2V, 0.066A(Max.), Output impedance fixed 30 DC Bias: Internal: ±2.5V (0.5%+0.005V) List Test: 10Step (Frequency/Voltage/Current) Output impedance: Ranging: Auto, Hold and Nominal range.
  • Page 134 Specification Specification Temperature: Conditions: Relative Humidity: <70%RH Operating Temperature: 0- Environment: Humidity: <70%RH (Indoor use only, Altitude: 2000 meters) Storage Conditions: Temperature: -10- Humidity: <80%RH AC Input Power: AC 100V-240V, 50Hz-60Hz Fuse: 2A Slow-Blow Maximum rated power: 15W Weight: 3kg, net 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
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  • Page 136: Accuracy

    Accuracy tolerance and how Accuracy Factors that decide accuracy temperature variation, circuit linearity and the measurement repeatability. circumstances: Perform Open/Short calibration correctly after warming up. Set the meter to auto-ranging mode. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
  • Page 137 T3LCR Series User Manual The accuracies of L, C, R, |Z| is equal to A , which is defined by: = ±[A×A )×100+K ]×K Basic measurement accuracy : Basic accuracy correction factor : Impedance factor a : Impedance factor b : Temperature factor : Open/short trimming factor The method to calculate the accuracy of L and C depends...
  • Page 138 Accuracy (when Q ×D <1) Where: is the measured Q value. s accuracy is defined below: [deg] When D defined as: Where: is the measured R value [ ]. is the measured D value. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
  • Page 139 T3LCR Series User Manual When D measured D value The accuracy of R is defined as: ×D = 2 fL Where: is the measured X value[ ]. is the measured C value[F]. is the measured L value[H]. F is the measuring frequency. The following will show how to decide the basic accuracy, A: A is 0.05:...
  • Page 140 Accuracy If the accuracy for the spot you are searching for falls right on the line, e.g. the horizontal thick line between values 0.25 and 0.65, then use the smaller value, 0.25, for the basic accuracy of the spot you are searching for. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
  • Page 141 T3LCR Series User Manual 100m 150m [Vrms] 200m 500m Measurement Measuring frequency K speed 100Hz 1 )( 1 )( 1 )( 1 )( Slow 1 )( 100Hz f Medium 1 )( 100kHz 1 )( 1 )( 100Hz 1 )( 1 )( Fast 1 )( 1 )(...
  • Page 142 Accuracy Temp ( C) Test frequency When test frequency equals to the open/short trimming frequency When test frequency is not equal to 0.0003 the open/short trimming frequency Please refer to 12.1 general specification section for what the open/short trimming frequency points are for each T3LCR models. Cable length of the test leads Amplitude of the test signal...

  • Page 143: Certifications

    T3LCR Series User Manual Teledyne LeCroy certifies compliance to the following standards as of the time of publication. Please see the EC Declaration of Conformity document shipped with your product for current certifications. The instrument meets intent of EC Directive 2014/30/EU for Electromagnetic Compatibility.
  • Page 144 Accuracy cause electromagnetic interference product undergoes a temporary degradation or loss of function or performance which is self- recoverable interruption test levels per EN61000-4-11. The instrument complies with the EMC provision of the Radio Communications Act per the following standards, in accordance with requirements imposed by Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA): AS/NZS CISPR 11:2015 Radiated and Conducted Emissions, Group 1, Class...
  • Page 145 The instrument is subject to disposal and recycling regulations that vary by country and region. Many countries prohibit the disposal of waste electronic equipment in standard waste receptacles. For more information about proper disposal and recycling of your Teledyne LeCroy product, please visit 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
  • Page 146 Accuracy Unless otherwise specified, all the materials and processes are compliant with RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU in its entirety, inclusive of any further amendments or modifications of said Directive. Unless otherwise specified, all the materials and processes are compliant with the latest requirements of China RoHS 2. The hazardous substances contained in the instrument are disclosed in accordance with the standards SJ/T 11364-2014 (Marking for the restricted use of hazardous substances in electronic and electrical products) and GB/T 26572-2011 (Requirements on...
  • Page 147 T3LCR Series User Manual Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Part Name (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium Biphenyls Diphenyl Ethers (Cr6+) (PBB) (PBDE) PCBAs Mechanical Hardware Sheet Metal Plastic Parts Cable Assemblies Display Power Supply Fans Batteries Power Cord...

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