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Hand-held LCR Meter LCR-914/915/916 Series USER MANUAL GW INSTEK PART NO. 82CR-91600MA1 ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER...
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LCR-914/915/916 User Manual CAUTION ˙ Never connect a source of voltage that could result in damage to the meter and the equipment under test. ˙ Do not expose the Meter to extremes in temperature or high humidity. Symbols as Marked on the Meter and the Instruction Manual Risk of electric shock See instruction manual...
LCR-914/915/916 User Manual Meter Description Front Panel Illustration 1. LCD display: 20000/2000 counts. 2. Function buttons. 3. 5-Wire input terminal for SMD test probe or DIP part. 4. 2-Wire input terminal for Alligator Clips.
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LCR-914/915/916 User Manual Phase Drawing...
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LCR-914/915/916 User Manual Making 5-Wire Measurements with the SMD Test Probe...
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LCR-914/915/916 User Manual Making 4-Wire Measurements with the 5-Wire Terminal Making 2-Wire Measurements with the Alligator Clip Set...
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LCR-914/915/916 User Manual Measuring L/C/R/DCR • Press the L/C/R/DCR button to select the measurement function. • Press the L/C/R/DCR button for 2 seconds to enter the Auto L/C/R function.
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LCR-914/915/916 User Manual Measuring D/Q/ESR/θ θ button to select the measurement • Press the D/Q/ESR/ function.
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LCR-914/915/916 User Manual Selecting the Test Frequency • Press the FREQ button to select the test frequency. • The selectable frequency range depends on the model: LCR-914: 100Hz, 120Hz, 1kHz. LCR-915: 100Hz, 120Hz, 1kHz, 10kHz. LCR-916: 100Hz, 120Hz, 1kHz, 10kHz, 100kHz.
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LCR-914/915/916 User Manual Selecting the Series / Parallel Measurement Function • At the L/C/R measuring function, it defaults to Auto Series / Parallel measuring function. • Press the SER/PAL button to select the measuring function.
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LCR-914/915/916 User Manual Selecting the Display Count • Press the 2000 /20000 button to select the display count. Zero The Zero mode records the current input value as a reference and displays the reference on the sub display. Any inputs after this will be subtracted from the reference value and displayed on the main display.
LCR-914/915/916 User Manual Display Hold • Press the HOLD button to hold the reading on the meter, press the button again to return. Display MAX/MIN The MAX/MIN mode records the maximum and the minimum input values. When the inputs go below the recorded minimum value or above the recorded maximum value, the meter beeps and records the new value.
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LCR-914/915/916 User Manual Calibratation In order to achieve the best measurement results, calibration is essential. To calibrate the meter, press the CAL button.
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LCR-914/915/916 User Manual When “OPEn” appears on the sub display, make the terminal or the SMD test probe open, and press the CAL button to start the open calibration. About 30 seconds later, the result of the open calibration appears on the main display. If the result is “pass”, press the CAL button to proceed to the next step.
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LCR-914/915/916 User Manual When “Srt” appears on the sub display, short the terminals or the SMD test probe, and then press the CAL button to start the short calibration. About 30 seconds later, the result of the short calibration appears on the main display. If the result is “pass”, press the CAL button to complete the calibration.
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LCR-914/915/916 User Manual Sorting To check the accuracy of a part, press the SORTING button to enter the sorting mode. The sorting result appears on the main display, and the current value appears on the sub display.
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LCR-914/915/916 User Manual The default sorting standard value is the current value, and the default tolerance is ±1.0%. Setup Sorting Standard To setup the sorting standard value, follow the steps below: 1. Press the SETUP button to enter the setup mode. 2.
LCR-914/915/916 User Manual Battery Replacement Refer to the following figure to replace the batteries : Caution ˙ Replace the batteries as soon as the low battery indicator appears, to avoid false reading. ˙ 1.5V x 4 alkaline batteries. External Power Source Save battery power by using the external power source.
LCR-914/915/916 User Manual Specifications General Specifications Maximum voltage applied to any terminal: or 30V Display: 2000/20000 counts Overrange Indication: OL Battery Life: 80 hours Low Battery Indicator: " " is displayed when the battery voltage drops below the operating voltage. Low battery voltage: Approx.
LCR-914/915/916 User Manual Shock Vibration: Sinusoidal vibration per MIL-T- 28800E (5 ~ 55 Hz, 3g maximum). Drop Protection: 4 feet drop to hardwood on concrete floor. Indoor Use. Electrical Specifications (1) Test Frequency Range Resolution Accuracy 100.00 Hz 0.01 Hz ±...
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