General purpose, portable impedance/lcr meter (49 pages)
Summary of Contents for Tegam R1L-BR1
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NOTE: This User’s Manual was as current as possible when this product was manufactured. However, products are constantly being updated and improved. To ensure you have the latest documentation, refer www.tegam.com 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
19.99 10 m 140 µ Table 1: Specifications Accuracy: Accuracy on all ranges: ± (0.25% of reading + 1 count), when powered from the batteries only. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
90 VAC to 250 VAC at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. Charging power is supplied via a removable line cord; one end of which plugs into a line filter on the front of the R1L-BR1, and the other end being a standard three-pin grounded line plug.
The proper grounding of this instrument is essential for safety and optimizing instrument operation. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
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AC power supply in the “Description of Equipment” or “Maintenance” sections of this manual. Do Not Use in Explosive Environments R1L-BR1 microohmmeter designed operation in explosive environments. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
UNIT IS OUT OF ITS CASE, OR ELSE THE MAINS VOLTAGE WILL PRESENT A POSSIBLE SHOCK HAZARD. CAUTION BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE PROPER POLARITY WHEN INSERTING THE BATTERY CELLS OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
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CONNECTION IS FAULTY AND IF THE HIGH SIDE OF THE POWER CABLE IS SHORTED TO THE PANEL, THE PANEL COULD POSSIBLY HAVE MAINS VOLTAGE ON IT; SO DO TOUCH PANEL WHEN POWER CONNECTED. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
DO NOT TOUCH THE BINDING POSTS WHEN THEY ARE CONNECTED TO EXTERNAL CIRCUITS. LETHAL VOLTAGES MAY BE PRESENT AT THESE POSTS. 3.1 Rotary Switch Functions Operation of the Model R1L-BR1 is simple. There are only two switches. The RANGE rotary switch manually scrolls through the five ranges.
+I and -I binding posts on the R1L- BR1 Microohm/Bond Meter front panel. Two other wire leads connected to the +E and -E binding posts on the R1L-BR1 front panel...
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In the 2 mΩ range, the current supplied to the resistance under test exceeds the charging current, and the battery will be drained. To obtain the best accuracy, allow the R1L-BR1 to warm up minutes Ω range...
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WHITE HTP-100 Probe in your right hand, and push the probe points against the surface to be measured with sufficient force to cause the points to retract slightly. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
U4, the voltmeter IC. The voltage across the sensing resistor string is maintained at 1.5 V, half the value of the reference voltage because R9 and 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
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U10B pin 7 is 5 times the voltage between E- and E+. U9B provides voltage gain of 10, and develops its output between VREF at pin 40 of U4 and VIN+ at pin 39 of U4. An 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
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U4 at the reference voltage of 3 V below the battery voltage, LOBAT will be displayed when the battery is less than approximately 3 V. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
23 °C ± 1 °C for at least 8 hours, and allow it to warm up for 30 minutes before making any adjustments. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
20Ω range, allow a 14-hour charge time. (Skip this step if batteries have already been charged.) 4. After the UUT has been charged, unplug the UUT. 5. Allow a 10-minute COOL DOWN. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
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D. 2 mΩ Adjust (Main Gain Adjust) 1. Set the range switch to 2 mΩ on the UUT. 2. Connect a 1.9 mΩ standard to the UUT using the clip leads. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
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F. 200 mΩ Adjust 1. Set the range switch to 200 mΩ on the UUT. 2. Connect a 190 mΩ standard to the UUT using the clip leads. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
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5. Connect a 1.9 Ω standard to the UUT using the clip leads. 6. Verify that the display of the UUT displays the actual standard value ±2 counts. 7. Disconnect the resistance standard. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
U10,U9 or other component(s) if defective. Table 2: Fault Symptoms and Repair Actions After trouble-shooting and repair, the instrument must be recalibrated in accordance with 5.4 above. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
The R1L-BR1 is an all solid-state unit and requires no periodic overhaul, other than routine cleaning, inspection of cables per section 5, and calibration per section 5.4. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
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The only component expected to require replacement is the battery. battery designation listed Replacement Parts List, with battery cell removal and installation instructions given in section 2.2. Figure 2: Parts Layout 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
Once this information is prepared and sent with the instrument to our service department, we will do our part in making sure that you receive the best possible customer service and turnaround time possible. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
When is the problem most frequent?, has anything changed with the application since the last time the instrument was used?, etc. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
Repaired products are warranted for the remaining balance of the original warranty, or 90 days, whichever period is longer. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
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TEGAM specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will TEGAM be liable for special or consequential damages. Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy in the event any item fails to comply with the foregoing express warranty of TEGAM shall be to return the item to TEGAM;...
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