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2.5.
Primary measurements and functions
2.5.1.
Measuring inductance, capacitance, and
resistance
The DE-6000 starts out in
Auto LCR
mode which can
detect the type of impedance and measure it
automatically – either inductance (
L
), capacitance (
C
),
or resistance (
R
). Dc resistance (
DCR
) can only be
selected manually. The value of impedance is shown in
the primary display. The secondary display
automatically selects and shows the secondary
parameter – either quality factor (
Q
), dissipation factor
(
D
), or phase angle (
Θ
). The secondary parameter is
based on the
L/C/R
measurement.
When the meter automatically selects impedance
automatically, it uses the following procedure:
If
Q
< 0.2, the meter measures resistance.
The parameter on sub-display is
Θ
.
If
Q
0.2, the meter measures inductance.
The parameter on sub-display is
Q
.
If
Q
-0.2, the meter measures capacitance.
The parameter on sub-display is
D
.
If
C
< 5pF. The parameter on sub-display is
Rp
.