Technical data sheet

Precision Magnetics Analyzer - 3260B

• Wide frequency range of 20 Hz to 3 MHz The selected parameter and its secondary value are
presented graphically. AC drive levels can be set
• Fast measurement speed - up to 20 between 1 mV and 10 V. DC bias current can be set from
measurements per second 1 mA to 1 A internally. Using external 3265B 25 A DC
Bias Units bias currents can be set to a maximum of 250
• 0.1% basic accuracy A.
• Up to 250 A of DC bias current Measure Insertion Loss and Return Loss on
• Telecom measurement functions
telecom transformers
The 3260B Precision Magnetics Analyzer not only
• Analysis mode with graphical displays measures IL and RL but the instrument also allows the
• Comprehensive measurement functions user to enter the values for terminating resistance or
impedance, if complex, and to select a damped network
including leakage tests
or blocking capacitor if required.
• Straightforward intuitive operation
Specification summary
• Print test results Measurement functions Z, Ø, L, C, Rac, Rdc, Q, D
Turns ratio
• GPIB control with LabVIEW™ driver Primary and secondary
leakage inductance
Completely characterize components Interwinding capacitance
graphically Resonant frequency
At the design stage of component development it is vitally Frequency range 20 Hz to 3 MHz
important to understand how the component performs under Basic accuracy 0.1%
different operating conditions. This might include operation at Modes Analysis (graphing)
diverse frequencies, AC drive levels or DC bias currents. Telecom
The 3260B Precision Magnetics Analyzer can plot any of the Multi Frequency
measurement functions, such as inductance (L) or impedance Sequence
(Z), (including secondary term) against frequency, AC drive DC bias current 1 mA to 1 A (internal)
level or DC bias current. To 250 A (using five 3265B
DC Bias Units)
Frequency sweeps within the range 20 Hz to 3 MHz can be Interface GPIB
selected. There is a choice of either linear or logarithmic Measurement speed Up to 20 measurements/sec
frequency displays.
3260B is especially suitable for measuring parameters on
telecom transformers.

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Printed output of test results

Using the parallel Centronics interface the user can directly
print test results including graphs for further analysis and
archiving.
In addition, via the GPIB interface, the instrument can be Inductance plotted
controlled from a PC and results can be read back for analysis against frequency
and storage. LabVIEW™ drivers are available on request or
via our website, www.waynekerrtest.com, providing a base
from which a user can develop a specific test application.

Bin sort
The bin sort function allows component manufacturers to sort
components in up to ten bins. Sorting is carried out either by
absolute values or by percentage of values.

Component tests with up to 250 A DC bias Illustration of

current Telecomms mode
To evaluate components at high currents up to 250 A the
optional 3265B DC Bias Unit is used.
25 A of DC bias current can be set in steps of 0.025 A with
one unit whilst up to five units can be used in parallel to give
up to 250 A DC bias current at 1MHz (50A at 3MHz). The
standard 3260B Precision Magnetics Analyzer can provide an
internal DC bias from 1 mA to 1 A.
The 3265B has a number of safety and protection features
including a safety interlock system to protect the user against Phase plotted against
back EMFs. It is also fully protected against over frequency
temperature, excess voltage drop and sense lead failure.

3265B DC Bias Unit can deliver up to

25 A of DC bias current in steps of 0.025 A

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Automatic Level Control (ALC) maintains level applied to

DUT at ±2%, ±1 mV of set voltage or ± 2% ±0.1 mA of set
current.
Technical specifications DC bias current
Precision Magnetics Analyzer - 3260B 1 mA to 1 A DC (2A /U option) is available from internal, fast
settling bias supply over full frequency range
Operation modes Voltage compliance 20 V minimum
Impedance mode Safety interlock minimises operator exposure to high
currents.
Inductance (L), Impedance (Z), DC Resistance (Rdc) and
Capacitance (C). DC resistance
Series or parallel equivalent circuit Low test level of 100 mV minimises heating of the device
Loss term: Quality factor (Q), under test.
Dissipation factor (D), AC Resistance (Rac) and Short circuit current 10 mA
Phase Angle (Ø)
Analogue scale (bar graph) with nominal, absolute and
Insulation (option)
percentage modes Test voltages of 100, 200 or 500 V DC, user selectable
Results can be displayed as a current or resistance value
Handler mode Voltage accuracy ±3%
Enables existing 4-wire scanners to be used For user safety, short circuit current is limited to <2 mA
Functions as for impedance mode plus Turns Ratio
Bin Handler mode (option)
Transformer mode Sort to 1 of 10 bins using absolute or percentage limits.
Rdc of each winding, Primary or Secondary Leakage Separate Pass/Fail output.
Inductance and Q, Turns Ratio, Interwinding Capacitance Up to 100 bin limit set-ups stored in non-volatile memory.
Insulation between windings from either winding to TTL interface to external bin handler via 25 way D type
screen/core is available as an option. connector.
Telecom mode Telecom mode (option)
Provides derivation of Insertion Loss (IL) and Return Loss Drive level -28 to 16 dBm
(RL) for line matching transformers operating in the Test time varies with level
telephone speech band (100 Hz to 20 kHz). Values of line Zo/Rt 50 to 2000 Ω
impedance (Zo) and termination (Rt) are user selectable. Test time < 1.5 s typical
Optional simulated damping network and series blocking
capacitor are user configurable. Measurement speeds
For impedance, turns ratio, DC resistance and insulation
Analysis mode
4 speeds selectable: MAXimum, FAST, MEDium and SLOW
Measurement parameters and test conditions set using
MAX (20 measurements per second)
measurement mode.
for component sorting under GPIB remote control.
Graphical sweep versus frequency, AC drive level or DC bias FAST Approximately 10 measurements per second.
current with selection of start, stop, step size, units and
SLOW Approximately 1 per second for increased stability
linear/log. and accuracy
Multi-frequency mode
Measurement parameters and test conditions set using
Measurement ranges
R 0.01 mΩ to >2 GΩ*
measurement mode. Up to eight frequencies with absolute or
L 0.1 nH to >1000 H*
percentage limits on major term PASS/FAIL indications.
C 5 fF to >1 F*
Test conditions
Accuracy
Low level AC drive
Inductance/Rac/Z/Cp ±0.1 %**
For measurement of L + Q, Ls + Rs,
Q ±0.1% (Q+1/Q)**
C, Z, Turns Ratio and Leakage Inductance
D ±0.001 (1+D2)**
Frequency range Turns ratio ±0.1 %**
20 Hz to 3 MHz interwinding capacitance, minimum Rdc ±0.5 %
frequency 100 Hz Insulation ±5 % (500 V test)
Insertion loss ±0.1 dB
Steps Return loss ±1 dB
Increments of 1% or better across range Basic accuracy varies with frequency, Zo, Rt, range and level
1800 frequencies approx.
Accuracy of selected frequency ±0.01 %
* Varies with measurement speed
Drive level ** Varies with frequency and option chosen
Source impedance 50 Ω
1 mV to 10 V rms into open circuit
50 µA to 200 mA rms into short circuit

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General data Order codes and options

Input specification Description Order code
Power supply 3260B Precision Magnetics Analyzer 1J3260B
230V AC ±10% or Supplied with user manual, power cable,
115V AC ±10% (selectable) spare fuses, two transfer standard capacitors
50 to 400 Hz and safety interlock jack
400 VA maximum consumption Options
Display Insulation resistance test (500 V) /N
High contrast monochrome LCD Analysis function (graphs) /G
320 x 240 dot with back lighting. LF Telecom function /T
Visible area 115 x 86mm. Bin handler /D
Viewing angle 45° Faster DC bias ramp up & ramp down /S

Measurement connections Auxiliary unit

8 front panel BNC sockets 25A DC bias unit 3265B (1 MHz) 1J3265B
2- or 4-wire (Kelvin) measurements with screen Supplied with user manual, power cable,
at ground potential spare fuses, 4 x BNC to BNC links, daisy chain
Equivalent circuit symbols on screen. link, rack mounting ears and bus bars.
Separate terminals for primary and secondary connections. 25A DC bias unit 3265BQ (3 MHz) 1J3265BQ
LEDs indicate active terminals. Supplied with user manual, power cable,
Remote control (option) spare fuses, 4 x BNC to BNC links, daisy chain
Conforms with GPIB IEEE488.2 and SCPI 1992.0 link, rack mounting ears (unit needs rear support)
and bus bars.
Printer output
Centronics parallel printer port Accessories
Description Order code
Ambient conditions Rack mounting kit. 3U x full width 1EXA20230
Operating temperature range 0°C to 40°C. Kelvin clips (fine jaws). 1EVA40100
Full accuracy 15°C to 35°C (2 sets recommended for transformer tests)
Kelvin clips (large jaws) 1EVA40180
Safety
BNC to 4-terminal component fixture. 1EV1006
Complies with the requirements of EN61010-1
Recommended above 500 kHz
EMC 4-terminal lead set 1EV1505
Complies with EN50081-1, EN50082-1 generic emissions and (SMD Tweezers 1EVA40120
immunity standards by meeting with the requirements of
EN55022, IEC801.2, IEC801.3 and IEC801.4
Mechanical (approx. overall)
Height 150 mm (6“)
Width 440 mm (17 3/8“)
Depth 520 mm (20 1/2“)
Weight 11 kg (24 lb 4oz.)

Impedance plotted against frequency

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