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LCR Meter
4310 4320 4350 43100
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Issue 1.3
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December 2008
Part Nº 9H4300

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  • Page 1 LCR Meter 4310 4320 4350 43100 User Manual Issue 1.3 December 2008 Part Nº 9H4300...
  • Page 2 Information furnished is believed to be accurate but no liability in respect of any use of it is accepted by Wayne Kerr Electronics.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety CONTENTS 1. SAFETY..........................1–1 1.1 General..........................1–1 1.2 AC Power Supply ......................1–2 1.3 Adjustment, Maintenance and Repair................1–2 1.4 Static Electricity......................1–3 2. INTRODUCTION....................... 2–1 3. INSTALLATION........................ 3–1 3.1 SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENT..................3–1 3.2 AC Line Connections...................... 3–1 3.3 Location ..........................
  • Page 4 Safety 4.4.9 Equivalent Circuit ....................4–17 4.4.10 Frequency......................4–18 4.4.11 AC Drive Level..................... 4–19 4.4.12 Measurement Speed ..................... 4–20 4.4.13 DC Bias Voltage....................4–20 4.4.14 Range ........................4–21 4.4.15 DC Resistance ...................... 4–21 4.4.16 Option Pull Down Menu ..................4–23 4.4.17 Scale ........................
  • Page 5 Safety 6.3.4 ELECTRICAL RATINGS ..................6–7 6.3.5 TIMING DIAGRAM:....................6–8 6.4 SORT ..........................6–10 6.5 COUNT......................... 6–10 7. 4300 LCR METER SPECIFICATION................7–1 7.1 Measurement Parameters....................7–1 7.1.1 AC Functions ......................7–1 7.1.2 Series or Parallel Equivalent Circuit ..............7–1 7.1.3 Polar Form ......................
  • Page 6 Safety 9. MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT AND SERVICES ............. 9–1 9.1 Guarantee ........................9–1 9.2 Maintenance........................9–1 9.2.1 Cleaning ........................9–1 9.2.2 Safety Checks ......................9–1 9.3 Support and Service ......................9–2...
  • Page 7 Safety ILLUSTRATIONS Figure 2-1 4300 LCR Meter ..................... 2–1 Figure 4-1 The 4300 Rear Panel ....................4–1 Figure 4-2 The 4300 Front Panel....................4–5 Figure 4-3 The Soft Keys......................4–6 Figure 4-4 The Navigation Keys....................4–7 Figure 4-5 Connections for O/C trimming of Kelvin clips............4–9 Figure 4-6 Connections for S/C trimming of Kelvin clips ............
  • Page 8 Safety Figure 4-47 One Term Dual Limits Save Result screen ............4–33 Figure 4-48 Two Term Absolute limits screen ............... 4–33 Figure 4-49 Two Term Percentage Limits screen..............4–34 Figure 4-50 Two Term Save Result screen................4–35 Figure 4-51 Sort screen example..................... 4–35 Figure 4-52 Count screen example ..................

  • Page 9: Safety

    Do not use the equipment if it is damaged. In such circumstances the equipment must be made inoperative and secured against any unintentional operation. Wayne Kerr Electronics and the associated sales organizations accept no responsibility for personal or material damage, nor for any consequential damage that results from...

  • Page 10: Ac Power Supply

    1–2 Safety 1.2 AC Power Supply Power cable and connector requirements vary between countries. Always use a cable that conforms to local regulations, terminated in an IEC320 connector at the instrument end. If it is necessary to fit a suitable AC power plug to the power cable, the user must observe the following colour codes: WIRE EUROPEAN...

  • Page 11: Static Electricity

    Safety 1–3 Any adjustment, maintenance, or repair of the opened equipment under voltage must be carried out by a skilled person who is aware of the hazards involved. Service personnel should be trained against unexpected hazards. Ensure that only fuses with the required rated current and of the specified type are used for replacement.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Figure 2-1 4300 LCR Meter The 4300 range of LCR Meters provides 4-terminal (Kelvin) measurement of passive components over a frequency range from 20Hz to 1MHz. There are four models in the range: Model Minimum frequency Maximum frequency 4310 20Hz 100kHz 4320 20Hz 200kHz...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Retain the packing box and material. The box will contain the following items as standard: ITEM WAYNE KERR PART No QUANTITY 4310 (100kHz LCR Meter) 1J4310 4320 (200kHz LCR Meter) 1J4320 4350 (500kHz LCR Meter)

  • Page 16: Location

    3.4 Measurement Connections The 4300 can be used with any of the following Wayne Kerr leads, fixtures or adaptors. In each case ensure that the colour-coded BNC connectors are mated correctly with the corresponding front panel BNC’s.

  • Page 17: Operation

    DC BIAS INPUT HANDLER USE ONLY 250V FUSES MAINS INPUT SINGLE PHASE 47 - 63Hz INPUT FUSE WAYNE KERR ELECTRONICS LTD. MADE IN U.K. VOLTAGE RANGE: 90V - 264V 2 x 1.6A MAY BE PROTECTED UNDER BRITISH AND OVERSEAS RMS CURRENT: 0.28A MAX.

  • Page 18: Fuse Holder

    4–2 Operation 4.1.2 Fuse Holder The AC Power inlet includes a Fuse Holder drawer which holds two fuses, as both Live and Neutral lines are fused for protection. The drawer can be opened using a finger once the power cord has been removed from the inlet. The correct fuse for this instrument is a 20 x 5mm 1.6A ‘T’...

  • Page 19: Gpib

    Operation 4–3 4.1.8 GPIB The General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) is a parallel port which allows communication between the instrument and other devices such as PCs fitted with a suitable interface card. The GPIB port allows remote control of the instrument for measurement of components and the collection of measurement results.

  • Page 20: Bin Handler

    4–4 Operation 4.1.9 RS-232 Connector The RS-232 is a serial port designed to be used for communication between instruments and control devices such as PCs fitted with a suitable interface card. The instrument is fitted with a 9 way D type female connector. Note that the connecting cable must link 4300 pin 2 to Control Device pin 3 etc, so straight through 9-way serial cables will not be suitable.

  • Page 21: The Front Panel

    Operation 4–5 4.1.10.2 B2 VERSION (ISOLATED) PIN ASSIGNMENT: Description Description BIN 0 (active high) BIN 1 (active high) BIN 2 (active high) BIN 3 (active high) BIN 9 (active high) Trigger input +ve PASS/FAIL output (high = PASS) Trigger input -ve BUSY Common +24V input BIN 4 (active high)

  • Page 22: Switching The Instrument On

    4–6 Operation 4.2.1 Switching the Instrument ON With the instrument connected to the AC power supply (see section 3—Installation) press the POWER switch. The power indicator will light and the instrument will display the mode and settings selected when the instrument was last switched off (the exception is Bias which, for safety reasons, is always OFF when the instrument is powered up).

  • Page 23: The Navigation Keys

    Operation 4–7 4.2.5 The Navigation Keys Enter Figure 4-4 The Navigation Keys When the set up details are showing on the screen, the navigation keys allow each parameter to be selected in turn. Enter is used to confirm the selected parameter. 4.2.6 The Control Keys The following keys, all on the front panel, are used as Control Keys.

  • Page 24: The Data Entry Keypad

    4–8 Operation External bias allows an external DC power supply to be connected to the DUT via the Bias terminals on the rear panel. If an accurate bias voltage is required, a DC voltmeter can be connected between the RED Kelvin clip and ground (the crocodile clip). If using a 1EV1006 fixture, the DC voltmeter can be connected between the Bias terminal and the bar along which the jaws slide.

  • Page 25: Performing An Open Circuit Trim And Short Circuit Trim

    Operation 4–9 Figure 4-5 Connections for O/C trimming of Kelvin clips Figure 4-6 Connections for S/C trimming of Kelvin clips 4.3.1 Performing an Open Circuit Trim and Short Circuit Trim The Calibrate Pull Down Menu allows O/C Trim and S/C Trim routines to be run. To select the Calibrate Pull Down Menu, use the Left or Right Navigation Keys to highlight Calibrate, and then press Enter.

  • Page 26: Figure 4-8 Open Circuit Trim Page

    4–10 Operation Select O/C Trim using the Navigation Keys and then press Enter. The following screen will be displayed: Figure 4-8 Open Circuit Trim Page 1) Open-circuit the Kelvin clips (see Fig 4-5), and press Enter. If required, use the Navigation Keys to select Cancel and then press Enter.

  • Page 27: Measurement

    Operation 4–11 Figure 4-10 Short Circuit Trim Page 5) Short-circuit the Kelvin clips (see Fig 4-6) and press Enter. If required, use the Navigation Keys to select Cancel and then press Enter. 6) The instrument will display the following message while the short-circuit trim routine is being performed: Figure 4-11 Short Circuit Trim in progress 7) When the S/C trim has been completed, the instrument will return to the last measurement...

  • Page 28: Main Menu

    4–12 Operation 4.4.1 Main Menu To select the Main Menu page, press the Menu key. The following screen will be displayed: Figure 4-12 Main Menu Page The Settings, External Control and Status Pages can be selected by pressing the appropriate Soft Key.

  • Page 29: Status Page

    Operation 4–13 4.4.3 Status Page A screen similar to the example below will be displayed when Status has been selected in the Main Menu page: Figure 4-14 Status Page example This page will be shown for 5 seconds, and then the display will automatically return to the Main Menu page.

  • Page 30: Measurement Screen

    4–14 Operation 4.4.5 Measurement Screen A typical measurement screen is shown below: Figure 4-16 Typical Measurement Screen The features described below are all available from this Measurement Screen. 4.4.6 Set Pull Down Menu The Set Pull Down Menu allows all measurement parameters to be selected and configured. In addition, Function1, Function 2, Frequency, AC Level and Speed can also be selected in a single keystroke using the soft keys.

  • Page 31: Function 1

    Equ. Cct. to be toggled between Series and Parallel This allows the AC measurement frequency to be set between 20Hz and Frequency 100kHz for 4310 200kHz for 4320 500kHz for 4350 1MHz for 43100 Frequency can also be selected using the Soft Key labeled Freq.

  • Page 32: Figure 4-18 Function 1 Selection Page

    4–16 Operation This allows the measurement speed to be selected from the following Speed choices: Maximum Fast Medium Slow Speed can also be selected using the Soft Key labeled Speed. This allows a DC Bias Voltage to be applied to the Device Under Test. DC Bias The DC Bias can be either 2V (internal) or ±40V when supplied from an external DC power supply.

  • Page 33: Equivalent Circuit

    Operation 4–17 4.4.8 Function 2 When Function 2 has been selected from the Set Pull Down Menu (or using the Func 2 Soft Key), the following page will be displayed: Figure 4-19 Function 2 Selection Page The required measurement parameter should be selected by using the Navigation Keys to highlight the appropriate letter, and then press Enter.

  • Page 34: Frequency

    4–18 Operation When Parallel has been selected, the Function 1 and Function 2 letters will be followed by the letter p. When Series has been selected, the letters will be followed by the letter s. 4.4.10 Frequency When Frequency has been selected from the Set Pull Down Menu (or using the Freq Soft Key), the following page will be displayed: Figure 4-21Frequency Setting Page 1 stage...

  • Page 35: Ac Drive Level

    Operation 4–19 4.4.11 AC Drive Level When Drive Level has been selected from the Set Pull Down Menu (or using the Level Soft Key), the following page will be displayed: Figure 4-23 AC Drive Level Setting Page 1 stage When the first digit of the required level has been keyed in, the soft keys will change, as shown below, to allow the required voltage units to be selected with a single keystroke.

  • Page 36: Measurement Speed

    4–20 Operation 4.4.12 Measurement Speed When Speed has been selected from the Set Pull Down Menu (or using the Speed Soft Key), the following page will be displayed: Figure 4-25 Measurement Speed Selection Page The required measurement speed should be selected by using the Navigation Keys to highlight the appropriate setting, and then press Enter.

  • Page 37: Range

    Operation 4–21 4.4.14 Range When Range has been selected from the Set Pull Down Menu, the following page will be displayed: Figure 4-27 Hardware Range Selection Page The required range setting should be selected by using the Navigation Keys to highlight the appropriate setting, and then press Enter.

  • Page 38: Figure 4-29 Dc Resistance Selection Page

    4–22 Operation When the DC Resistance Set Pull Down Menu is then selected, the following page will be displayed: Figure 4-29 DC Resistance Selection Page Function will select the Function 1 Selection Page detailed in section 4.4.7. Drive Level will allow either 1Vdc or 2Vdc to be selected. Speed will select the Speed Selection Page detailed in section 4.4.12 Range will select the Range Selection Page detailed in section 4.4.14.

  • Page 39: Option Pull Down Menu

    Operation 4–23 4.4.16 Option Pull Down Menu The Option Pull Down Menu allows the following features to be configured: Scale External Control (RS-232 or GPIB) Buzzer To select the Option Pull Down Menu, use the Left or Right navigation keys to highlight Option, and then press Enter.

  • Page 40: Figure 4-32 Bar Graph Explanation

    4–24 Operation The Term Soft Key will toggle between Function 1 and Function 2 to enable the limits to be set for the active Function. The active Function is shown in a rectangle (Cp in the figure above). The Abs/Perc Soft Key toggles the limits between Percentage values relative to a user-selected nominal value and Absolute values.

  • Page 41: External Control

    Operation 4–25 4.4.18 External Control When External Control is selected, the following screen will be displayed: Figure 4-33 External Control Selection Screen Off will disable any remote control and return the unit to Local Mode. GPIB will allow the unit to be controlled using GPIB. RS232 will allow the instrument to be controlled using RS232.

  • Page 42: More Pull Down Menu

    4–26 Operation 4.4.20 More Pull Down Menu The More Pull Down Menu allows the following features to be accessed: Recall Save Binning (when this option is fitted) To select the More Pull Down Menu, use the Left or Right navigation keys to highlight More, and then press Enter.

  • Page 43: Save

    Operation 4–27 Use the Up and Down arrows to scroll through the memory location numbers. Only memory locations which have setups stored in them will be displayed. When the desired memory location is shown, use the Left and Right arrows to highlight OK and then press Enter to recall the setup.

  • Page 44: Binning - Set

    4–28 Operation Bins 0 – 2 (One Term) and Bins 0 – 4 (One Term Dual Limits and Two Term) are used when valid measurements are made. When measurement produces an O/R (Out of Range) result, the component will be sorted to Bin 9 (for all three Bin Types). Setting the Range to Auto (see 4.4.14) will minimise the possibility of this happening.

  • Page 45: Figure 4-39 One Term Selection Screen

    Operation 4–29 The three Binning Types available are: One Term One Term Dual Limits Two Term. These are fully explained in Chapter 6, including the definitions of LL1, LL2, HL1 and HL2. Any of these Bin Types can be selected by using the Left and Right arrows. Figure 4-39 One Term selection screen Figure 4-40 One Term Dual Limits selection screen Figure 4-41 Two Term selection screen...

  • Page 46: Figure 4-42 One Term Absolute Limits Screen

    4–30 Operation Press Enter to confirm the selection. The measurement conditions (such as frequency and level) should be set up in the normal way using the Set pull-down menu. It is possible to make measurements in Set Mode by pressing the Trigger key. The measurement and resultant bin number will be displayed on the screen.

  • Page 47: Figure 4-44 One Term Save Result Screen

    Operation 4–31 The Abs/Perc soft key (Absolute/Percentage) is used to toggle between setting the limits as either Absolute limits or Percentage limits. The High Limit soft key is used to enter the HL1 limit. After pressing the High Limit soft key, enter the required value using the numerical key pad.

  • Page 48: Figure 4-45 One Term Dual Limits Absolute Limits Screen

    4–32 Operation 4.4.24.2 Binning – Setting One Term Dual Limits One of two screens will be displayed when the One Term Dual Limits Binning Type has been selected, depending on whether the last limits used were Absolute or Percentage: Figure 4-45 One Term Dual Limits Absolute limits screen Figure 4-46 One Term Dual Limits Percentage Limits screen The Limits 1/2 soft key is used to toggle between LL1/HL1 and LL2/HL2 limits in order to set them.

  • Page 49: Figure 4-47 One Term Dual Limits Save Result Screen

    Operation 4–33 The Low Limit soft key is used to enter LL1 and LL2 limits. These are set in the same way as the High Limits described above. The Nom(inal) soft key is only displayed when the Abs/Perc soft key is toggled to Perc. It is used to enter the nominal value which the percentage limits are calculated from.

  • Page 50: Figure 4-49 Two Term Percentage Limits Screen

    4–34 Operation Figure 4-49 Two Term Percentage Limits screen The Term soft key is used to toggle between Term 1 and Term 2 in order to set their limits. LL1 and HL1 can be set when Term 1 is active. LL2 and HL2 can be set when Term 2 is active.

  • Page 51: Binning - Sort

    Operation 4–35 Figure 4-50 Two Term Save Result screen 4.4.25 Binning – Sort This section is used in order to trigger a measurement and then display the measurement result and appropriate bin (based on the result). It is accessed by selecting Sort from the Binning screen of the More pull down menu (see 4.4.23).

  • Page 52: Binning - Count

    4–36 Operation 4.4.26 Binning - Count This section is used to display the results based on the binning performed using the Binning Sort section. It is accessed by selecting Count from the Binning screen of the More pull down menu (see 4.4.23). The following is an example of a typical screen: Figure 4-52 Count screen example The total number of measurements made is shown as Total (5 in this example).

  • Page 53: Remote Control (Gpib & Rs-232)

    REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) 5–1 5. REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) 5.1 RS-232 Control 5.1.1 Introduction The RS-232 is a serial port designed to be used for communication between instruments and control devices such as PCs fitted with a suitable interface card. 5.1.2 Protocol Baud rate: 9600bps...

  • Page 54: Gpib Control

    5–2 REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) 5.2 GPIB Control 5.2.1 Introduction The GPIB is a parallel port designed to be used for communication between instruments (listeners) and control devices (talkers) such as PCs fitted with a suitable interface card. The interface protocol is defined by the IEEE488.1 standard.

  • Page 55: Figure 5-1 Gpib Message Structure

    REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) 5–3 5.2.4.1 Message structure Messages are sent to the instrument as ASCII character strings. The structure of these strings can be seen in Figure 5-1. When interpreting the strings the instrument is not case-sensitive. Figure 5-1 GPIB Message Structure The path command prefix allows access to commands in the SCPI command tree.
  • Page 56 5–4 REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) FREQ 0.1E4 FREQ 1k are all valid ways of setting a frequency of 1kHz. 3) Integer A single integer number. Often used to indicate a Boolean state. For example: RANGE 1 will select range 1. If invalid data is supplied then a command error will be generated.
  • Page 57 REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) 5–5 Or it can be expressed as two separate commands: :MEAS:FREQ 1k <line-feed> :MEAS:LEV 1.0 <line-feed> However, the following will not work as the second command will be run from the ‘root’ path, not the measurement path which was required: :MEAS:FREQ 1k <line-feed>...

  • Page 58: Data Output

    5–6 REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) 5.2.5 Data Output 5.2.5.1 Output Syntax For each query which generates an output response, a Response Message Unit (RMU), will be generated. This consists of a string of numbers or alphanumeric characters; if more than one RMU is generated they will be delimited with a semicolon.

  • Page 59: Service Request Enable Register

    REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) 5–7 Meaning True = ‘1’ Operation Status Event Register summary bit. This bit is true when measurement or trimming etc., is in progress RQS – ReQuest for Service. When the bit in the Service Request Enable mask is set with the corresponding bit in the status register true, this will trigger a service request to the controller.

  • Page 60: Figure 5-6 Standard Event Status Register

    5–8 REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) zero then bit 6 of the SBR is set (see Figure 5-5). The SRE is set by the *SRE command and read by the *SRE? command. 5.2.6.3 Standard Event Status Register The standard event status register (ESR) contains the 8 bits of the operation status report which is defined in IEEE 488.2.

  • Page 61: Figure 5-7 Event Status Byte Register

    REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) 5–9 Standard Event Enable Register *ESR? Standard Event Enable Register Summary Message *ESE <NR1> *ESE? Event Summary Bit (ESB) (Bit 5 of Status Byte Register) Figure 5-7 Event Status Byte Register 5.2.6.4 Event Status Enable Register The event status enable register (ESE) is a mask determining the conditions in which the ESR will set bit 5 of the SBR.

  • Page 62: Figure 5-8 Standard Operation Status Group

    5–10 REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) :STATus:OPERation:CONdition? :STATus:OPERation:EVENt? STATus:OPERation:ENABle <NR1> Calibrating Settling Ranging Event register is updated on transition of condition register. Measuring Event register is masked by the enable register then ORed into a summary bit. Bit 7 of Status Byte Always Zero Figure 5-8 Standard Operation Status Group 5.2.6.5 Standard Operation Status Group...

  • Page 63: Common Commands

    *IDN? Identification Query Returns the data identifying the instrument. (e.g. the data output will be: ‘Wayne Kerr,4310,0,1.0’ 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 64: Standard Operation Status Commands

    5–12 REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) Command Name Description *OPT? Option Identification Returns the hardware options installed in the Query instrument. *OPC Operation Complete Sets the OPC bit of the ESR register. Command *OPC? Operation Complete Always returns 1 as instrument commands are Query always processed sequentially.

  • Page 65: 4300 Device-Specific Commands

    REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) 5–13 5.3 4300 Device-Specific Commands The sub-system commands are grouped in different modes similar to the local operation. The recommended discipline to control the instrument under GPIB and RS-232 is to select the type of test first, then change the measurement conditions. Trying to change measurement conditions which are not in the present mode and type of test will be rejected and return an error flag.

  • Page 66: Measurement Mode

    5–14 REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) MEASUREMENT MODE :MEAS:TRIGger Trigger a measurement using the current settings. Parameters: None. Response: For AC measurements the response will be the first and second measurements separated by a comma. Example: 68.860E-9 , 13.0E+6 For Rdc measurements the response will be a single measurement result. Example: 6.2295E+3 :MEAS:FREQuency <real>...
  • Page 67 REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) 5–15 MEASUREMENT MODE :MEAS:SPEED <disc> :MEAS:SPEED? Select the required measurement speed. Returns the current test speed. Parameters: Parameters: Maximum speed. None. Fast speed. FAST Response: Medium speed. Returns the test speed as an integer Slow speed. according to the table: SLOW Example: :MEAS:SPEED SLOW...
  • Page 68 5–16 REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) MEASUREMENT MODE :MEAS:EQU-CCT <disc> :MEAS:EQU-CCT? Select the equivalent circuit type for AC Returns the currently selected equivalent tests. circuit. Parameters: Parameters: The following parameters are valid: None. Series equivalent circuit. Response: Parallel equivalent circuit. Returns the equivalent circuit flag Example: :MEAS:EQU-CCT SER according to this table:...
  • Page 69 REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) 5–17 MEASUREMENT MODE :MEAS:FUNC2 Select second measurement function (Func 2). Capacitance :MEAS:FUNC2 C Inductance :MEAS:FUNC2 L Reactance :MEAS:FUNC2 X Susceptance :MEAS:FUNC2 B Impedance :MEAS:FUNC2 Z Admittance :MEAS:FUNC2 Y Quality factor :MEAS:FUNC2 Q Dissipation factor :MEAS:FUNC2 D Resistance :MEAS:FUNC2 R Conductance...
  • Page 70 5–18 REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) MEASUREMENT MODE :MEAS:FUNC1? First measurement function (Func 1) query. Parameters: None Response: Returns the measurement type according to this table: 0 Capacitance 1 Inductance 2 Reactance 3 Susceptance 4 Impedance 5 Admittance 6 Quality factor 7 Dissipation factor 8 Resistance 9 Conductance...
  • Page 71 REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) 5–19 MEASUREMENT MODE :MEAS:FUNC2? Second measurement function (Func 2) query. Parameters: None Response: Returns the measurement type according to this table: 0 Capacitance 1 Inductance 2 Reactance 3 Susceptance 4 Impedance 5 Admittance 6 Quality factor 7 Dissipation factor 8 Resistance 9 Conductance...

  • Page 72: Calibrate Mode

    5–20 REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) CALIBRATE MODE :CAL:OC-TRIM <integer> Perform open circuit trimming. Parameters: The required trim type. All frequency Example: :CAL:OC-TRIM 4 would perform an open circuit trim across the whole frequency range of the unit. Response: None. :CAL:SC-TRIM <integer>...

  • Page 73: Root Commands

    REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) 5–21 ROOT COMMANDS :TRIGger Trigger a measurement in the current mode. Parameters: None. Response: The measurement result depending on the mode. :DUMP-BMP This command does not work when using RS-232. Returns the display pixel data in windows compatible bitmap (.bmp) file. Parameters: None.

  • Page 75: Binning

    BINNING 6–1 6. BINNING 6.1 OVERVIEW Binning allows components to be measured and then sorted into bins according to limits set by the user. The 4300 Binning function allows three types of limits (Bin Types) to be defined, depending on the number of parameters being measured. The Binning function is an option for the 4300 and there are two versions available, /B1 (outputs non-isolated) and /B2 (outputs isolated).

  • Page 76: Figure 6-2 One Term Bin Type Two Axis Diagram

    6–2 BINNING One Term binning can also be illustrated using the following diagram: TERM1 BIN2 BIN0 BIN1 TERM2 Figure 6-2 One Term Bin Type two axis diagram The following flow chart shows the decision process used to sort the DUT into bins: Measurement complete TERM1 <...

  • Page 77: One Term Dual Limits Bin Type

    BINNING 6–3 6.2.2 ONE TERM DUAL LIMITS BIN TYPE One Term Dual Limits uses the 4300’s ability to set TERM1 & TERM2 to the same parameter. This results in the same measurement being displayed twice, once as TERM1 and once as TERM2.

  • Page 78: Figure 6-6 One Term Dual Limts Bin Type Flow Chart

    6–4 BINNING The following flow chart shows the decision process used to sort the DUT into bins: Measurement complete TERM1 < LL1 TERM1 > HL1 BIN 1 TERM1 value BIN 2 ELSE TERM2 > HL2 TERM2 < LL2 BIN 3 TERM2 value BIN 4 ELSE...

  • Page 79: Two Term Bin Type

    BINNING 6–5 6.2.3 TWO TERM BIN TYPE Two Term binning uses TERM1 and TERM2 measurements. TERM1 and TERM2 can be different parameters. The TERM1 measurement uses a Low Limit (LL1) and a High Limit (HL1) and the TERM2 measurement uses a Low Limit (LL2) and a High Limit (HL2). TERM1 magnitude TERM1 BIN 1...

  • Page 80: Figure 6-9 Two Term Bin Type Flow Chart

    6–6 BINNING The following flow chart shows the decision process used to sort the DUT into bins: Measurement complete TERM1 < LL1 TERM1 > HL1 BIN1 TERM1 value BIN2 ELSE TERM2 < LL2 TERM2 > HL2 BIN3 TERM2 value BIN4 ELSE BIN0 Figure 6-9 Two Term Bin Type flow chart...

  • Page 81: Signals

    BINNING 6–7 6.3 SIGNALS B1 version: All signals are non-isolated B2 version: All signals are isolated using opto-couplers Test result outputs and control outputs are identical for B1 and B2 versions 6.3.1 CONTROL INPUT: TRIG B1 version: B2 version: Trigger input +ve pin Trigger input –ve pin 6.3.2 TEST RESULT OUTPUT: 5 BIN’s (numbered 0 to 4) for valid measurements...

  • Page 82: Timing Diagram

    6–8 BINNING B2 version (isolated): Parameter Specification Output On State current: Up to 10mA at +24V Output Off State current: <0.5mA Output On State voltage: Input voltage -1.5V at 10mA Input High current >3mA Input Low current <1.25mA Input High Voltage: >15.4V Input Low Voltage: <8.0V...
  • Page 83 BINNING 6–9 Event Description TRIG goes LO to indicate that the DUT is in position and ready for a binning cycle BUSY goes LO to acknowledge Event 1 and also to indicate the DUT is being measured TRIG BUSY goes HI to acknowledge Event 2. stays LO to indicate the DUT is being measured BUSY...

  • Page 84: Sort

    6–10 BINNING 6.4 SORT The SORT page shows the measurement after a trigger is received. It also shows the resulting Bin, the total number of components tested, the type of Binning and the measurement conditions. A typical screen is shown below: Figure 6-11 Sort Screen 6.5 COUNT The Count Screen is used to shows the totals in each bin.

  • Page 85: Lcr Meter Specification

    4300 LCR Meter Specification 7–1 7. 4300 LCR METER SPECIFICATION Wayne Kerr Electronics reserves the right to change this specification without notice 7.1 Measurement Parameters 7.1.1 AC Functions Two parameters can be displayed at the same time as Function 1 and Function 2. Any of the...

  • Page 86: Frequency Accuracy

    7–2 4300 LCR Meter Specification 7.2.2 Frequency Accuracy Frequency Accuracy 20Hz to 495Hz ±0.0075% (75ppm) ±0.005% (50ppm) ≥500Hz 7.2.3 Frequency Step Size Frequency Step Size 20Hz to 1kHz 1kHz to 10kHz 50Hz 10kHz to 100kHz 500Hz 100kHz to 1MHz 5kHz 7.2.4 AC Drive Level Number of AC AC Drive...

  • Page 87: Measurement Speed

    4300 LCR Meter Specification 7–3 7.2.7.2 External External bias of up to ±40V is provided by connecting an external power supply to the rear panel bias terminals. Peak short circuit current < 0.26A A resettable trip protects the bias circuit against a continuous short circuit. 7.3 Measurement Speed There are four selectable speeds for all measurement functions.

  • Page 88: Modes Of Operation

    7–4 4300 LCR Meter Specification 7.5 Modes Of Operation 7.5.1 Measurement Single and repetitive measurements of any two parameters displayed as Function 1 and Function 2. Analogue scale with configurable Hi/Lo limits giving PASS/FAIL indication. 7.5.2 Binning (Option) B1 version: All signals are non-isolated B2 version: All signals are isolated using opto-couplers Test result outputs and control outputs are identical for B1 and B2 versions 7.5.2.1 CONTROL INPUT:...

  • Page 89: Save And Recall

    4300 LCR Meter Specification 7–5 B2 version (isolated): Parameter Specification Output On State current: Up to 10mA at +24V Output Off State current: <0.5mA Output On State voltage: Input voltage -1.5V at 10mA Input High current >3mA Input Low current <1.25mA Input High Voltage: >15.4V...

  • Page 90: R/ G / Y / Z Accuracy Chart

    7–6 4300 LCR Meter Specification 7.7.1 R/ G / Y / Z Accuracy Chart 4300 Impedance Measurement Accuracy Conditions AC Drive Level: 1V/10mA Speed: Slow 100M Instrument trimmed at measurement frequency. Q: ≤0.1 Fixture: 1EV1006 Temperature range: 0.5% 25 +/-5ºC 0.2% Supply frequency rejection may also...

  • Page 91: Rdc Accuracy

    4300 LCR Meter Specification 7–7 7.7.2 Rdc Accuracy Resistance Range Accuracy 10 to 1M ±0.2% 7.8 General 7.8.1 AC Input Parameter Specification Voltage 90 to 264V AC autoranging Frequency 45 to 63Hz Power 15W max Input fuse* rating 1.6A T HRC *The input fuse is in the fuse holder drawer integral to the IEC input connector.

  • Page 92: Environmental Conditions

    7–8 4300 LCR Meter Specification 7.9 Environmental conditions This equipment is intended for indoor use only in a non-explosive and non-corrosive atmosphere. 7.9.1 Temperature Range Parameter Specification Storage -40°C to +70°C Operating 0°C to 40°C Normal accuracy 18°C to 28°C See section 1.8—Accuracy Chart for full specification.

  • Page 93: Theory Reference

    Theory Reference 8–1 8. THEORY REFERENCE 8.1 Abbreviations Susceptance (= 1/X) Resistance Capacitance Reactance Dissipation factor (tan δ) Admittance (= 1/Z) Voltage Impedance ω Conductance (= 1/R) 2π x frequency Current Inductance Subscript s ( ) = series Quality (magnification) factor Subscript p ( ) = parallel 8.2 Formulae...

  • Page 94: Series/Parallel Conversions

    8–2 Theory Reference ω (series values) ω Note value constant regardless series/par allel convention 8.3 Series/Parallel Conversions                 Conversions using the above formulae will be valid only at the test frequency. 8.4 Polar Derivations θ...

  • Page 95: Maintenance

    9. MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT AND SERVICES 9.1 Guarantee The equipment supplied by Wayne Kerr Electronics is guaranteed against defective material and faulty manufacture for a period of twelve months from the date of dispatch. In the case of materials or components employed in the equipment but not manufactured by us, we allow the customer the period of any guarantee extended to us.

  • Page 96: Support And Service

    Email: service@wayne-kerr.co.uk Email: sales@waynekerrusa.com Email: service@waynekerr.com Europe India Taiwan Wayne Kerr Europe GmbH Wayne Kerr Electronics Pvt Ltd Wayne Kerr Electronics Corporation Märkische Str. 38 - 40 FF-73, Amrit Plaza Commercial No228-21, Sec 2, Bei Hsin Rd 58675 Hemer Complex...

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