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Atlas LCR40

Automatic LCR Meter

Model LCR40

(Firmware: 3.72)

Designed and manufactured with pride in the UK

User Guide

Peak Electronic Design Limited 2002/2021

In the interests of development, information in this guide is subject to change without notice.

E&OE

EN40-7

Summary of Contents for LCR40

Page 1: ...Model LCR40 Firmware 3 72 Designed and manufactured with pride in the UK User Guide Peak Electronic Design Limited 2002 2021 In the interests of development information in this guide is subject to ch...

Page 2: ...Probe compensation 6 Testing Inductors 7 Testing Capacitors 8 Testing Resistors 11 Low Resistance and Inductance 11 Taking care of your LCR40 12 Battery Replacement 12 Self Tests 13 Appendix A Accesso...

Page 3: ...component under test The software is smart all internal calculations are performed with floating point maths This means that precision isn t lost in the complex internal calculations and all results a...

Page 4: ...ng may result in personal injury damage to the equipment under test damage to the LCR40 and invalidation of the manufacturer s warranty Analysis of discrete unconnected components is recommended The L...

Page 5: ...nent while the analysis takes place Instant Analysis You can skip the 5 second delay by pressing the on test button again The analysis will then start immediately Scrolling through the results Results...

Page 6: ...prompt you to short the probes together As you have already shorted the probes with the piece of wire the LCR40 will then ask you to open the probes Now simultaneously unclip the probes from the smal...

Page 7: ...LCR40 selects for your particular inductor Inductance range Values ranging from about 1 H to 2H can be measured with a minimum resolution of 0 4 H The DC resistance of the inductor is measured from 0...

Page 8: ...This is a characteristic known as dielectric absorption or Soakage It is vitally important that you ensure the capacitor is fully discharged ideally for several seconds to minimise the possibility of...

Page 9: ...ble measurement resolution The following table shows the test frequencies used for various capacitance ranges Capacitance Range Test Frequency Used Between 0pF and 1nF 200kHz Between 1nF and 15nF 15kH...

Page 10: ...n stored charge that may be sufficient to cause damage to the LCR40 even after it has been temporarily discharged This is a characteristic known as dielectric absorption or Soakage It is vitally impor...

Page 11: ...treated as a special case by the LCR40 This is because low value inductors and low value resistors can exhibit very similar characteristics at the test frequencies available from the LCR40 The follow...

Page 12: ...good quality 12V alkaline equivalent as used in many test instruments and automotive remote key fobs Battery access To replace the battery place the instrument face down on a smooth surface and then u...

Page 13: ...nd restarting the unit may clear the problem If the fault persists please contact Peak Electronic Design Ltd or an authorised agent with details of the error message for further advice Please note tha...

Page 14: ...xterior ideal for protecting your LCR40 probes spare batteries and user guide SMD03 Surface Mount Tweezer Probes These tweezers are ideal for testing many types of surface mount device The tweezers ca...

Page 15: ...r Detection The LCR40 will distinguish between components that are largely inductive or largely resistive according to the values of inductance and resistance that it has measured This is illustrated...

Page 16: ...red capacitance is very low such as open probes or 2 If the measured DC resistance is between 100k and 10M and the measured capacitance is larger than 10pF or 3 If the measured DC resistance is betwee...

Page 17: ...rent thru S C 5 0mA 5 0mA Test frequency accuracy 1kHz 1 5 1 1 5 14 925kHz 1 5 1 1 5 200kHz 1 5 1 1 5 Sine purity Typically 60dB 3rd harmonic Operating temperature range 15 C 35 C 3 Battery operating...

Page 18: ...f the analysis Ensure that nothing else is connected with the component under test Make sure that you are not touching the connections The component value may be outside the supported measurement rang...

Page 19: ...LCR40 User Guide November 2021 Rev 7 Page 19 This page is intentionally blank Appendix E is on the rear cover of this user guide...

Page 20: ...damage or abuse d Normal wear and tear The customer s statutory rights are not affected by any of the above All claims must be accompanied by a proof of purchase WEEE Waste of Electrical and Electroni...