Audac: User Manual & Installation Guide
Audac: User Manual & Installation Guide
Audac: User Manual & Installation Guide
LCR Meter
AUDAC
PROFESSIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT
LCR Meter LCR700
AUDAC
http://www.audac.be
[email protected]
Index
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
ENVIRONMENT ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
OVERVIEW PANEL................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
CAPITANCE ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
INDUCTANCE .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
IMPEDANCE .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
9. SET ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
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Introduction
Dear customer,
With the LRC Meter you have acquired a high-quality and state-of-the-art measurement appliance.
The device is essential to sound engineers because of its many possibilities. Users can carry out measurements
for induction, capacitance and impedance. During this action you can get a read-out on the D factor
(dissipation factor) on a second display. All measurements can be carried out on two different frequencies: 120
The LCR700 has an Auto-Power OFF function, which helps conserve the lifespan of the battery, and a fuse
detection function to inform that a fuse is open or damaged. The use of a DC adapter can also serve to disable
the Auto Power OFF function. The RS232 port enables you to communicate with a computer.
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Environment
Do not place the unit in environments which contain high levels of dust, heat, moisture or vibration.
Do not use the unit near water or other liquids. Make sure no water or other liquids can be spilled,
dripped or splashed on the unit.
This unit is developed for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors.
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Safety Requirements
Before taking any measurements, please isolate the DUT from the power supply.
You should remove the test leads from the meter before replacing the batteries in order to avoid an electric
shock. Make sure the circuit switch is disconnected before taking any measurements.
Do not use the meter if test leads look damaged. Please check regularly.
Caution:
1. When you have turned off the meter a few seconds ago, it is perfectly normal. Please wait a moment to turn
it on again.
2. When you can’t operate the meter properly, please turn it off and restart later.
3. When the segments are fading away gradually, please wait 10 seconds to restart the meter.
4. When you can’t turn on the meter normally, please press the power key for 10 seconds and the meter will
restart.
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General information
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Overview panel
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Specifications
CAPACITANCE:
20mF 1µF 10.000mF +/- (5.0%rdg + +/- (10%rdg + After short cal.
5counts) 100/Cx + 5counts)
DF<0.1 DF< 0.1
2000µF 100nF 1999.9µ +/- (1.0%rdg + 5 +/- (2.0%rdg + After short cal.
counts) 100/Cx + 5counts)
DF<0.1 DF<0.1
20nF 1pF 19.999nF +/- (1.0%rdg + +/- (2.0%rdg + After open cal.
5counts) DF<0.1 100/Cx + 5 counts)
DF<0.1
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Test Frequency 1 KHz
Range Min. Max. Cx DF Note
2000µF 100nF 1000.0µF +/- (5.0%rdg + 5counts) +/- (10%rdg + 100/Cx + 5 After short
DF<0.1 counts) DF<0.1 cal.
200µF 10nF 199.99µF +/- (1.0%rdg+ 3counts) +/- (2.0%rdg + 100/Cx After short
DF<0.5 +5counts) DF<0.5 cal.
20nF 1pF 19.999nF +/- (0.7%rdg + 100/Cx +/- (0.7%rdg + 100/Cx + After open
+5counts) DF<0.1 5counts) DF<0.1 cal.
2000pF 0.1pF 1999.9pF +/- (1.0% rdg+5counts) +/- (2.0%rdg+ 100/Cx + After open
5counts) DF<0.1 cal.
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INDUCTANCE:
2000H 100mH 1999.9H +/- (1.0%rdg + Lx/10000 +/- (2.0%rdg + 100/Lx After open
+5counts) +5counts) cal.
200mH 10µH 199.99mH +/- (1.0%rdg + Lx/10000 + +/- (3.0%rdg + 100/Lx After short
5counts) +5counts) cal.
20mH 1µH 19.999mH +/- (2.0%rdg + Lx/10000 + +/- (10%rdg + 100/Lx After short
5counts) +5counts) cal.
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Test Frequency 1KHz
Range Min. Max. Lx (DF<0.5) DF (DF<0.5) Note
200H 10mH 199.99H +/- (1.0% rdg + +/- (1.2%rdg + 100/Lx After
Lx/10000+5counts) + 5counts) open cal.
20mH 1µH 19.999mH +/- (1.2% rdg + +/- (5.0%rdg + 100/Lx After
Lx/10000+5counts) + 5counts) short cal.
2000µH 0.1µH 1999.µH +/- (2.0% rdg + +/- (10% rdg + 100/Lx After
Lx/10000+5counts) + 5counts) shore cal.
IMPEDANCE:
Range Min. Max. Test Freq. 120 Hz Test Freq. 1 kHz Note
10MΩ 1kΩ 10.000MΩ +/- (2.0%rdg + +/- (2.0%rdg + After open cal.
8counts) 8counts)
2MΩ 100Ω 1.9999MΩ +/- (0.5%rdg + +/- (0.5%rdg + After open cal.
5counts) 5counts)
200Ω 10mΩ 199.99Ω +/- (0.8%rdg + +/- (0.8%rdg + After short cal.
5counts) 5counts)
20Ω 1mΩ 19.999Ω +/- (1.2%rdg + +/- (1.2%rdg + After short cal.
8counts) 8counts)
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Remarks
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Getting started
1. Auto Power-down
If unused for about 10 minutes, the meter will power-down automatically. Press the button to resume the
power-on mode. When the power is down, press the button to turn on the meter. The meter will return to
its last operation before the power was turned off. In the MIN-MAX record mode, the RS-232 communication
mode or while using the DC power-adaptor function, the auto-power down function is disabled automatically.
Continuous Measurement
In the power down mode, push the button 2 seconds until the APO OFF indicator appears. It will put the
meter into the continuous measurement mode.
Power switch
2. Frequency select
Set the “FREQ” button switch to 120 Hz or 1 KHz according to the specimen that is to be tested. Generally,
the electrolytic capacitor is set to 120 Hz. Others are set to 1 kHz in general.
3. Parallel/Series Mode
Press the “PAL SER” key to select either parallel (PAL) or series (SER) equivalent circuit. Generally, high
impedances are measured in the parallel mode and low impedances are measured in the series mode.
4. Range Button
Press the (RANGE) key to select the Manual Range mode and to turn off the “AUTO” indicator. Every time
you press the(RANGE) button, the measuring range will be increased by the power of ten, visible in the
decimal point moving to the right and in the measuring unit changing. To exit the Manual Range mode and
return to autoranging, press the (RANGE) button for 2 seconds. The “AUTO” indicator turns back on.
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5. L/C/R Function Button (only Main display)
The L/C/R key switches the measurement parameters in sequence L – C – R – L …. This is indicated on the
LCD. When the meter is turned on, it is set to the measurement parameter that was used last before the meter
was turned off.
The Q/D/R key switches the measurement parameter in sequence Q – D – R – Q … This is indicated on the
LCD. When the meter is turned on, it is set to the measurement parameter that was used last before the meter
was turned off.
7. HOLD. >2sec.
Press the “HOLD” key to enter the data hold mode, the “HOLD” indicator is displayed. When the Hold
mode is selected, the last readings will “freeze” in the display. Press “HOLD” for 2 seconds to start the
backlight function, press this key for 2 seconds to exit the backlit function or wait 1 minute for it to
automatically disable.
8. Min/Max button
Press “Min/Max” to enter the Min/Max/Avg mode. The meter will begin recording the minimum, maximum
and average measured values. When this mode is entered, the auto power off and the function keys are
disabled. After the first 6 measurements there will be an acoustic signal (beep) . When a new Max or Min value
is recorded, there will be a signal (beep – beep). If you want to read the recorded MIN and MAX values, the
difference between MAX and MIN values, and the average value AVG, you must press the button “MIN
MAX” alternately. The Average Value’s display, displays the true average value. It can save up to 3000 values.
The “Avg” indicator will flash when recording times reach 2991 to 3000 times. If the 3000 limit is exceeded, the
Avg indicator stops recording and no further averaging will take place. The Max/Min values will continue to
update. Under the Max/Min function, press “HOLD” key to stop recording temporarily and to store the
former recording values. Press “HOLD” again to continue recording.
You should press the Max/Min function for 2 seconds to stop the Max/Min function and delete the
recordings.
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9. SET
2. Press “SET” to enter the SET mode, and change to manual range mode automatically.
3. While in the SET function, the main display is cleared, the second display shows “SET” indicators. The LCD
shows the following flashing indicators: ,TOL,and. The 5 keys that are now active are: “Power”,
“SET”, “REL”, “Hi/Lo” and “TOL” .
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7. REL setting:
Press the “RANGE” button to select the desired range. Press the “SET” button to enter the set mode and then
the “REL” button. The “” symbol and the left digit of the 4 ½ digits will now flash for setting a reference
value. After entering a number the next digit will flash. When the reference value is set, press “ENTER” to
return to the normal mode.
Press the “REL” key to enter the Relative mode. The displayed reading is stored as a reference value and the
display will indicate zero or a value close to zero (since the measured value and the reference value are the same
at this point). Indicator “” is displayed. Press the “REL” key again to exit the Relative mode.
For example: the displayed reading is 100.0, then press REL to store as a reference value and the display
indicates zero. If you have set 100.0 as a reference value and if the input signal is 99.5, the relative mode will be
-0.5. (99.5-100.0).
Press “Hi/Lo LIMITS” to enter the “Hi/Lo LIMITS” mode, and change to manual range mode. The original
“Hi/Lo LIMITS” values and indicators “” and “”appear individually and at the same time. When the
input exceeds Hi Limit, the “” indicator is blinking and emits a continuous tone. When the input is lower
than the Lo Limit, the “” indicator is blinking and a beep tone is heard. Press “Hi/Lo LIMITS” again to exit
this mode. In addition, the meter ignores and does not record if an overload (“OL”) situation occurs in the
comparative processes or in the capacitance range <=50 counts.
12. TOL
Press “TOL” to enter the tolerance mode, and change to manual range mode automatically. The original preset
standard value and the “TOL” indicator appear individually and at the same time. When you enter the TOL
mode, the Main display indicates the reference value and the second display indicates the tolerance value.
There are 4 preset values in the TOL mode: just press TOL again to step through 1 %, 5 %, 10 % and 20%.
The meter will emit an audible tone and blink the upper “”or lower “”indicator if the measured value is
outside the limits. Standard values can be set by the “SET” function. In addition, the meter ignores and does
not record if an overload (“OL”) situation occurs in the comparative processes or in the capacitance range <=
50 counts. Press “TOL” for 2 seconds to exit this function.
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Maintenance
Battery replacement
Power is supplied by a 9 volt “transistor” battery. (NEDA 1604, IEC 6 F22. The indicator appears on
the LCD display when replacement is needed. Remove the two screws on the back of the meter and lift
off the battery case. Remove the battery from battery contacts.
Fuse Replacement
The LCD displays the symbol “FUSE” and an audible beep will sound. Replace the fuse only with the
original type 100mA/250V, fast acting fuse.
Cleaning
Wipe the case with a damp cloth and detergent. Repeat regularly. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
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Use IR as the interface of Data transmission and use an external computer to start RS-232 functions.
a. Command S: Meter will enter the Setup mode and return “SETUP READY..x”.
(x:firmware version)
b. Command
[E(L/C/R)(Q/D/R)(P/S)(A/B)(A/M)(0-6)]:
Main functions change
(L/C/R): L, C or R test function
(Q/D/R): Q, D or R
(P/S): P-PAL / S-SER
(A/B): A - 1 KHz / B-120 Hz
(A/M): A - AUTO / M – Manual
(0-6): Manual range
c. Command [A-AAAAA]: Default change
S 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A [ U +/- 1 9 9 9 9 ]
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[U+/-19999]: REL SET setting value
[V+/-19999]: Limits Hi setting value
[W+/-19999]: Limits Lo setting value
[X+/-19999]: TOL SET setting value
[Y+/-19999]: TOL SET Hi setting value
[Z+/-19999]: TOL SET Lo setting value
1. L/C/R
2. Q/D/R
3. A(1KHz) / B(120Hz)
4. P(PAL) / S(SER)
5. A(AUTO) / M(MENU)
6. 0/1: Main Display MSD, 8: while changing range, 9: OL
7. 6-10: Main Display Data
8.
9.
10. LSD
11. Main Display Range
12. MSD
13. 12-15: Second Display Data
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15. LSD
16. Second Display Range, 9: OL
17. Sequence 0-9 cycling
18. MSD
19. 18-21: D value
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21. LSD
22. Range for D value, 9: OL
23. MSD
24. 23-26: Q value
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26. LSD
27. Range for Q value, 9: OL
28. S(SET) / _(normal)
29. F(FUSE)/_(normal)
30. H(HOLD) /_(normal)
31. R(Present value) / M(Maximum value) / I(Minimum value) / X(Max-Min value) / A(Average
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value) / _(normal)
32. R(REL) / S(REL SET) / _(normal)
33. L(LIMITS) / _(normal)
34. T(TOL) / S(TOL SET) / _(normal)
35. B(Backlight) / _(normal)
36. A(Adapter insert) / _(normal)
37. B(Low Battery) / _normal
38. CR (ASCII : 0DH)
39. nl (LF) (ASCII: 0AH)
Range Rs R L Rs C
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(4) RS-232 Output Chart for Second Display
Range Q/D R R R
(Rs=100Ω) (Rs=1KΩ, 10KΩ) (Rs=100KΩ)
5 X X 999.9KΩ 999.9KΩ
(5) FORMULA
Rp = Rs (1+Q²)
Cp= Cs [1/(1+D²)
Cs= Cp (1+D²)
Lp = Ls [1+(1/Q²)]
Ls = Lp [Q²/(1+Q²)]
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Personal notes
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