Agilent Technologies U1731C User's Guide

Agilent TechnologiesAgilent U1731C, U1732C, and U1733C Handheld LCR MeterUser’s Guide

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4 Characteristics and Specifications Electrical Specifications82 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideDissipation/Quality factor specificationsTable 4 -

Characteristics and Specifications 4 Electrical SpecificationsU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 83Test signal specificationsTable 4 - 6 Test signal sp

4 Characteristics and Specifications Electrical Specifications84 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideSource impedance of impedance/resistance measuremen

Characteristics and Specifications 4 Electrical SpecificationsU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 85Source impedance of capacitance measurementTable 4 -

4 Characteristics and Specifications Electrical Specifications86 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideSource impedance of inductance measurementTable 4 -

Characteristics and Specifications 4 SMD Tweezers SpecificationsU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 87SMD Tweezers SpecificationsThe Agilent U1782B is a

4 Characteristics and Specifications SMD Tweezers Specifications88 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideElectrical characteristicsTable 5 U1782B SMD twee

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U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide XITable of Contents1 IntroductionAbout This Manual 2Documentation map 2Safety notes 2Preparing Your L

XII U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideMeasuring dissipation factor/quality factor/phase angle (D/Q/θ) 37Changing the test frequency 37Selecti

U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide XIII4 Characteristics and SpecificationsProduct Characteristics 76Specification Assumptions 77Electrical S

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U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide XVList of FiguresFigure 1-1 Installing the batteries 4Figure 1-2 Power-on button 5Figure 1-3 Tilt-stand adj

XVI U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guidemeasurements 60Figure 3-5 Changing the power-on secondary parameter and measurement mode for resistance (R) m

U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide XVIIList of TablesTab l e 1- 1 Battery level indicator 5Tab l e 1- 2 Power-on options 10Tab l e 1- 3 Fro

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1U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Handheld LCR MeterUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies1IntroductionAbout This Manual 2Documentation map 2Safety notes 2Prep

II U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideNotices© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2011–2012No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means

1 Introduction About This Manual2 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideAbout This ManualThe descriptions and instructions in this manual apply to the Agi

Introduction 1 Preparing Your LCR MeterU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 3Preparing Your LCR MeterCheck the shipmentWhen you receive your LCR meter, c

1 Introduction Preparing Your LCR Meter4 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide1 Open the battery cover. Lift the tilt stand. Loosen the screw with a suit

Introduction 1 Preparing Your LCR MeterU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 5Turn on your LCR meterTo power ON your LCR meter, press the power- on button

1 Introduction Preparing Your LCR Meter6 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideTo power OFF your LCR meter, press the power- on button again. Automatic Po

Introduction 1 Preparing Your LCR MeterU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 7Selecting the rangePressing switches the LCR meter between manual and auto

1 Introduction Preparing Your LCR Meter8 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideAdjusting the tilt standTo adjust the LCR meter to a 60° standing position,

Introduction 1 Preparing Your LCR MeterU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 9Connecting the IR-USB cableYou can use the IR communication link (IR communi

1 Introduction Preparing Your LCR Meter10 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuidePower-on optionsSome options can be selected only while you turn the LCR m

Introduction 1 Your LCR Meter in BriefU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 11Your LCR Meter in BriefDimensionsFront viewFigure 1-5 Width dimensions87 mm

U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide IIISafety SymbolsThe following symbols on the instrument and in the documentation indicate precautions which must be

1 Introduction Your LCR Meter in Brief12 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideRear and side viewFigure 1-6 Height and depth dimensions184 mm41 mm

Introduction 1 Your LCR Meter in BriefU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 13OverviewFront panelThe front panel parts of your LCR meter are described in

1 Introduction Your LCR Meter in Brief14 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideRear panelThe rear panel parts of your LCR meter are described in this sect

Introduction 1 Your LCR Meter in BriefU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 15KeypadThe operation of each key is explained below. Pressing a key enables a

1 Introduction Your LCR Meter in Brief16 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideSwitches between the dissipation factor (D), quality factor (Q), or phase a

Introduction 1 Your LCR Meter in BriefU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 17Sets the null/relative mode.• The displayed value is saved as a reference to

1 Introduction Your LCR Meter in Brief18 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideDisplay screenThe function that each display annunciator of your LCR meter

Introduction 1 Your LCR Meter in BriefU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 19Tolerance mode indicator for sorting L, C, or Rpage 38Tolerance set to 1% fo

1 Introduction Your LCR Meter in Brief20 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuidePresent reading shown on primary displaypage 40Maximum reading shown on pri

Introduction 1 Your LCR Meter in BriefU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 21Measurement unitsThe available signs and notations for each measurement func

IV U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideSafety ConsiderationsRead the information below before using this instrument. The following general safety precaut

1 Introduction Your LCR Meter in Brief22 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideInput terminalsThe terminal and socket connections of your LCR meter are de

Introduction 1 Cleaning Your LCR MeterU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 23Cleaning Your LCR MeterDirt or moisture in the terminals can distort reading

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25U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Handheld LCR MeterUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies2 Features and FunctionsMaking Measurements 26Auto Identification (Ai) fu

2 Features and Functions Making Measurements26 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideMaking MeasurementsAuto Identification (Ai) functionPress to automa

Features and Functions 2 Making MeasurementsU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 27The measurement mode (series or parallel) will be automatically identi

2 Features and Functions Making Measurements28 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideTable 2 - 3 Auto identification series/parallel rules for capacitance

Features and Functions 2 Making MeasurementsU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 29Measuring inductance (L)Set up your LCR meter to measure inductance as

2 Features and Functions Making Measurements30 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideoFigure 2-3 Measuring inductanceInductor32ORSurface Mount Device (SMD

Features and Functions 2 Making MeasurementsU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 31Measuring capacitance (C)Set up your LCR meter to measure capacitance

U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide VWARNING• Use this meter only as specified in this manual; otherwise, the protection provided by the meter may be im

2 Features and Functions Making Measurements32 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideFigure 2-5 Measuring capacitance32ORSurface Mount Device (SMD)U1782BS

Features and Functions 2 Making MeasurementsU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 33Measuring resistance (R)Set up your LCR meter to measure resistance as

2 Features and Functions Making Measurements34 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideFigure 2-7 Measuring resistanceResistor32ORSurface Mount Device (SMD)

Features and Functions 2 Making MeasurementsU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 35Measuring impedance (Z)All circuit components, resistors, capacitors,

2 Features and Functions Making Measurements36 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide4 Press to change the secondary display measurement (D, Q, or θ).5

Features and Functions 2 Making MeasurementsU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 37Measuring dissipation factor/quality factor/phase angle (D/Q/θ)The dis

2 Features and Functions Making Measurements38 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideSetting the standard reference tolerance (Tol%)The tolerance ranges a

Features and Functions 2 Making MeasurementsU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 39Enabling ESR measurementsPress for more than 1 second to select the

2 Features and Functions Additional Features40 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideAdditional FeaturesFreezing the display (Hold)To freeze the display f

Features and Functions 2 Additional FeaturesU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 41When the input goes below the recorded minimum value or above the reco

VI U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideEnvironmental ConditionsThis instrument is designed for indoor use and in an area with low condensation. The table

2 Features and Functions Additional Features42 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideSetting the high/low limit comparison (Limit)The high and low limit c

Features and Functions 2 Additional FeaturesU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 43Press the key for more than 1 second to activate the high/low limit

2 Features and Functions Additional Features44 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideWhile the annunciator is flashing, use the or key to select an

Features and Functions 2 Additional FeaturesU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 45Press and hold for more than 1 second to exit this mode.Making relat

2 Features and Functions Additional Features46 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideThe annunciator is shown on the display while the relative mode is

Features and Functions 2 Additional FeaturesU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 47The open/short CAL function is available for fixed measurement ranges.

2 Features and Functions Additional Features48 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideFigure 2-20 Open calibration and short calibration prompts1 Press and

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51U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Handheld LCR MeterUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies3 Setup OptionsUsing the Setup Menu 52Editing numerical values 53Setup

U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide VIIRegulatory MarkingsThe CE mark is a registered trademarkof the European Community. This CEmark shows that the pro

3Setup Options Using the Setup Menu52 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideUsing the Setup MenuThe Setup menu allows you to change a number of nonvolatil

Setup Options 3 Using the Setup MenuU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 53Editing numerical valuesWhen editing numerical values, use the and to posi

3Setup Options Setup Menu Summary54 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideSetup Menu SummaryThe Setup menu items are summarized in the table below. Click

Setup Options 3 Setup Menu SummaryU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 55H01 to H16 or L01 to L160 to 19999Set the high and low limits for each variable

3Setup Options Setup Menu Items56 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideSetup Menu ItemsChanging the initial power-on behaviorYou can change the power- on

Setup Options 3 Setup Menu ItemsU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 57The LCR meter will start up in the selected measurement type for subsequent power

3Setup Options Setup Menu Items58 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideChanging the power-on test frequencyUse this Setup item to change the LCR meter’s

Setup Options 3 Setup Menu ItemsU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 59Changing the power-on secondary parameter and measurement mode for inductance (L)

3Setup Options Setup Menu Items60 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideChanging the power-on secondary parameter and measurement mode for capacitance (C)

Setup Options 3 Setup Menu ItemsU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 61Changing the power-on secondary parameter and measurement mode for resistance (R)

VIII U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/ECThis instrument complies with the WEEE Dire

3Setup Options Setup Menu Items62 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideChanging the power-on open/short CALUse this Setup item to change the LCR meter’s

Setup Options 3 Setup Menu ItemsU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 63Changing the Ai function’s phase angle conditionThis setting is used with the Ai f

3Setup Options Setup Menu Items64 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideFigure 3-7 Changing the Ai function’s phase angle conditionPr e s sPr e s sPr e s

Setup Options 3 Setup Menu ItemsU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 65Changing the power-on limit category and setThis setting is used with the Limit co

3Setup Options Setup Menu Items66 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideChanging the user high/low limit valuesThis setting is used with the Limit compari

Setup Options 3 Setup Menu ItemsU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 67Figure 3-9 Changing the user high/low limit valuesU11 6800 6120U12 8200 7380U13 10

3Setup Options Setup Menu Items68 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideChanging the baud rateThis setting is used with the IR communication link and the

Setup Options 3 Setup Menu ItemsU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 69Changing the parity checkThis setting is used with the IR communication link and t

3Setup Options Setup Menu Items70 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideChanging the data bitsThis setting is used with the IR communication link and the

Setup Options 3 Setup Menu ItemsU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 71Changing the beep frequencyThe LCR meter’s beeper alerts users to the presence of

U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide IXDeclaration of Conformity (DoC)The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this instrument is available on the Agilent

3Setup Options Setup Menu Items72 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideLocking the push buttonsUse this Setup item to lock the push buttons (keys) of you

Setup Options 3 Setup Menu ItemsU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 73Changing the auto power-off and backlight time-outsThe LCR meter’s automatic power

3Setup Options Setup Menu Items74 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideResetting the Setup itemsThe Setup items can be reset to their default values thro

75U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Handheld LCR MeterUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies4Characteristics and SpecificationsProduct Characteristics 76Specification

4 Characteristics and Specifications Product Characteristics76 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideProduct CharacteristicsNOTEProduct characteristics sp

Characteristics and Specifications 4 Specification AssumptionsU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 77Specification Assumptions• Accuracy is given as ±(%

4 Characteristics and Specifications Electrical Specifications78 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideElectrical SpecificationsImpedance/Resistance/DCR s

Characteristics and Specifications 4 Electrical SpecificationsU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 79Capacitance specificationsTable 4 - 2 Capacitance sp

4 Characteristics and Specifications Electrical Specifications80 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s GuideInductance specificationsTable 4 - 3 Inductance spe

Characteristics and Specifications 4 Electrical SpecificationsU1731C/U1732C/U1733C User’s Guide 81Phase angle of impedance specificationsTable 4 - 4 P