LCR Meter

4310 4320 4350 43100

User Manual

Issue 1.3

19th December 2008

Part Nº 9H4300
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY............................................................................................................................... 1–1
1.1 General............................................................................................................................ 1–1
1.2 AC Power Supply ........................................................................................................... 1–2
1.3 Adjustment, Maintenance and Repair............................................................................. 1–2
1.4 Static Electricity.............................................................................................................. 1–3
2. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................... 2–1

3. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................ 3–1
3.1 SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENT...................................................................................... 3–1
3.2 AC Line Connections...................................................................................................... 3–1
3.3 Location .......................................................................................................................... 3–2
3.4 Measurement Connections.............................................................................................. 3–2
4. OPERATION ...................................................................................................................... 4–1
4.1 The Rear Panel................................................................................................................ 4–1
4.1.1 AC Power Inlet......................................................................................................... 4–1
4.1.2 Fuse Holder ............................................................................................................. 4–2
4.1.3 Rear Panel Control Connections............................................................................. 4–2
4.1.4 DC Bias Input .......................................................................................................... 4–2
4.1.5 USB .......................................................................................................................... 4–2
4.1.6 LAN .......................................................................................................................... 4–2
4.1.7 Trigger In................................................................................................................. 4–2
4.1.8 GPIB ........................................................................................................................ 4–3
4.1.9 RS-232 Connector.................................................................................................... 4–4
4.1.10 Bin Handler............................................................................................................ 4–4
4.2 The Front Panel............................................................................................................... 4–5
4.2.1 Switching the Instrument ON................................................................................... 4–6
4.2.2 Contrast adjustment................................................................................................. 4–6
4.2.3 Switching the Instrument OFF................................................................................. 4–6
4.2.4 The Soft Keys ........................................................................................................... 4–6
4.2.5 The Navigation Keys................................................................................................ 4–7
4.2.6 The Control Keys ..................................................................................................... 4–7
4.2.7 The Data Entry Keypad ........................................................................................... 4–8
4.3 Trimming ........................................................................................................................ 4–8
4.3.1 Performing an Open Circuit Trim and Short Circuit Trim ..................................... 4–9
4.4 Measurement................................................................................................................. 4–11
4.4.1 Main Menu............................................................................................................. 4–12
4.4.2 Settings Page ......................................................................................................... 4–12
4.4.3 Status Page ............................................................................................................ 4–13
4.4.4 External Control Page........................................................................................... 4–13
4.4.5 Measurement Screen.............................................................................................. 4–14
4.4.6 Set Pull Down Menu .............................................................................................. 4–14
4.4.7 Function 1 .............................................................................................................. 4–16
4.4.8 Function 2 .............................................................................................................. 4–17
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4.4.9 Equivalent Circuit .................................................................................................. 4–17

4.4.10 Frequency............................................................................................................. 4–18
4.4.11 AC Drive Level..................................................................................................... 4–19
4.4.12 Measurement Speed ............................................................................................. 4–20
4.4.13 DC Bias Voltage................................................................................................... 4–20
4.4.14 Range ................................................................................................................... 4–21
4.4.15 DC Resistance ...................................................................................................... 4–21
4.4.16 Option Pull Down Menu ...................................................................................... 4–23
4.4.17 Scale ..................................................................................................................... 4–23
4.4.18 External Control .................................................................................................. 4–25
4.4.19 Buzzer................................................................................................................... 4–25
4.4.20 More Pull Down Menu......................................................................................... 4–26
4.4.21 Recall ................................................................................................................... 4–26
4.4.22 Save ...................................................................................................................... 4–27
4.4.23 Binning (option) ................................................................................................... 4–27
4.4.24 Binning – Set ........................................................................................................ 4–28
4.4.25 Binning – Sort ...................................................................................................... 4–35
4.4.26 Binning - Count.................................................................................................... 4–36
5. REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) ........................................................................ 5–1
5.1 RS-232 Control ............................................................................................................... 5–1
5.1.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................. 5–1
5.1.2 Protocol.................................................................................................................... 5–1
5.1.3 Commands................................................................................................................ 5–1
5.2 GPIB Control .................................................................................................................. 5–2
5.2.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................. 5–2
5.2.2 Interface Specification ............................................................................................. 5–2
5.2.3 GPIB Address........................................................................................................... 5–2
5.2.4 Message Syntax ........................................................................................................ 5–2
5.2.5 Data Output.............................................................................................................. 5–6
5.2.6 Status Reporting....................................................................................................... 5–6
5.2.7 Common Commands .............................................................................................. 5–11
5.2.8 Standard Operation Status Commands.................................................................. 5–12
5.3 4300 Device-Specific Commands................................................................................. 5–13
5.3.1 Command Summary ............................................................................................... 5–13
MEASUREMENT MODE................................................................................................ 5–14
CALIBRATE MODE........................................................................................................ 5–20
ROOT COMMANDS ....................................................................................................... 5–21
6. BINNING ............................................................................................................................. 6–1
6.1 OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................... 6–1
6.2 BIN TYPES..................................................................................................................... 6–1
6.2.1 ONE TERM BIN TYPE............................................................................................. 6–1
6.2.2 ONE TERM DUAL LIMITS BIN TYPE.................................................................... 6–3
6.2.3 TWO TERM BIN TYPE ............................................................................................ 6–5
6.3 SIGNALS ........................................................................................................................ 6–7
6.3.1 CONTROL INPUT: .................................................................................................. 6–7
6.3.2 TEST RESULT OUTPUT:........................................................................................ 6–7
6.3.3 CONTROL OUTPUT: .............................................................................................. 6–7
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6.3.4 ELECTRICAL RATINGS ......................................................................................... 6–7

6.3.5 TIMING DIAGRAM:................................................................................................ 6–8
6.4 SORT ............................................................................................................................ 6–10
6.5 COUNT......................................................................................................................... 6–10
7. 4300 LCR METER SPECIFICATION............................................................................. 7–1
7.1 Measurement Parameters................................................................................................ 7–1
7.1.1 AC Functions ........................................................................................................... 7–1
7.1.2 Series or Parallel Equivalent Circuit ...................................................................... 7–1
7.1.3 Polar Form .............................................................................................................. 7–1
7.1.4 DC Function ............................................................................................................ 7–1
7.2 AC Drive Signal.............................................................................................................. 7–1
7.2.1 Frequency Range and Points................................................................................... 7–1
7.2.2 Frequency Accuracy ................................................................................................ 7–2
7.2.3 Frequency Step Size................................................................................................. 7–2
7.2.4 AC Drive Level......................................................................................................... 7–2
7.2.5 Source Impedance.................................................................................................... 7–2
7.2.6 DC Drive Level (Rdc) .............................................................................................. 7–2
7.2.7 DC Bias Voltage ...................................................................................................... 7–2
7.3 Measurement Speed....................................................................................................... 7–3
7.4 Measurement Range ....................................................................................................... 7–3
7.5 Modes Of Operation ....................................................................................................... 7–4
7.5.1 Measurement............................................................................................................ 7–4
7.5.2 Binning (Option) ...................................................................................................... 7–4
7.5.3 Save and Recall........................................................................................................ 7–5
7.6 Measurement Connections.............................................................................................. 7–5
7.7 Measurement Accuracy .................................................................................................. 7–5
7.7.1 R/ G / Y / Z Accuracy Chart..................................................................................... 7–6
7.7.2 Rdc Accuracy ........................................................................................................... 7–7
7.8 General............................................................................................................................ 7–7
7.8.1 AC Input................................................................................................................... 7–7
7.8.2 Display ..................................................................................................................... 7–7
7.8.3 Remote Control ........................................................................................................ 7–7
7.8.4 Remote Trigger ........................................................................................................ 7–7
7.8.5 Mechanical .............................................................................................................. 7–7
7.9 Environmental conditions ............................................................................................... 7–8
7.9.1 Temperature Range.................................................................................................. 7–8
7.9.2 Relative Humidity .................................................................................................... 7–8
7.9.3 Altitude..................................................................................................................... 7–8
7.9.4 Installation Category ............................................................................................... 7–8
7.9.5 Pollution Degree...................................................................................................... 7–8
7.9.6 Safety........................................................................................................................ 7–8
7.9.7 EMC ......................................................................................................................... 7–8
8. THEORY REFERENCE.................................................................................................... 8–1
8.1 Abbreviations.................................................................................................................. 8–1
8.2 Formulae ......................................................................................................................... 8–1
8.3 Series/Parallel Conversions ............................................................................................ 8–2
8.4 Polar Derivations ............................................................................................................ 8–2
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9. MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT AND SERVICES ............................................................. 9–1

9.1 Guarantee ........................................................................................................................ 9–1
9.2 Maintenance.................................................................................................................... 9–1
9.2.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................................... 9–1
9.2.2 Safety Checks ........................................................................................................... 9–1
9.3 Support and Service ........................................................................................................ 9–2
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ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure 2-1 4300 LCR Meter ..................................................................................................... 2–1
Figure 4-1 The 4300 Rear Panel ............................................................................................... 4–1
Figure 4-2 The 4300 Front Panel.............................................................................................. 4–5
Figure 4-3 The Soft Keys.......................................................................................................... 4–6
Figure 4-4 The Navigation Keys............................................................................................... 4–7
Figure 4-5 Connections for O/C trimming of Kelvin clips....................................................... 4–9
Figure 4-6 Connections for S/C trimming of Kelvin clips ....................................................... 4–9
Figure 4-7 Calibrate Pull Down Menu ..................................................................................... 4–9
Figure 4-8 Open Circuit Trim Page ........................................................................................ 4–10
Figure 4-9 Open Circuit Trim in progress .............................................................................. 4–10
Figure 4-10 Short Circuit Trim Page ...................................................................................... 4–11
Figure 4-11 Short Circuit Trim in progress ............................................................................ 4–11
Figure 4-12 Main Menu Page ................................................................................................. 4–12
Figure 4-13 Main Menu Page ................................................................................................. 4–12
Figure 4-14 Status Page example............................................................................................ 4–13
Figure 4-15 External Control Page ......................................................................................... 4–13
Figure 4-16 Typical Measurement Screen.............................................................................. 4–14
Figure 4-17 Set Pull Down Menu and Soft Keys ................................................................... 4–14
Figure 4-18 Function 1 Selection Page................................................................................... 4–16
Figure 4-19 Function 2 Selection Page................................................................................... 4–17
Figure 4-20 Equivalent Circuit Selection Page....................................................................... 4–17
Figure 4-21Frequency Setting Page 1st stage.......................................................................... 4–18
Figure 4-22 Frequency Setting Page 2nd stage ........................................................................ 4–18
Figure 4-23 AC Drive Level Setting Page 1st stage ................................................................ 4–19
Figure 4-24 AC Drive Level Setting Page 2nd stage ............................................................... 4–19
Figure 4-25 Measurement Speed Selection Page ................................................................... 4–20
Figure 4-26 DC Bias Voltage Selection Page......................................................................... 4–20
Figure 4-27 Hardware Range Selection Page ......................................................................... 4–21
Figure 4-28 Rdc Measurement Screen.................................................................................... 4–21
Figure 4-29 DC Resistance Selection Page ............................................................................ 4–22
Figure 4-30 Option Pull Down Menu ..................................................................................... 4–23
Figure 4-31 Scale Initial Page................................................................................................. 4–23
Figure 4-32 Bar Graph explanation ........................................................................................ 4–24
Figure 4-33 External Control Selection Screen ...................................................................... 4–25
Figure 4-34 More Pull Down Menu ....................................................................................... 4–26
Figure 4-35 Recall Screen....................................................................................................... 4–26
Figure 4-36 Save Screen ......................................................................................................... 4–27
Figure 4-37 Binning Mode screen .......................................................................................... 4–28
Figure 4-38 Bin Types screen ................................................................................................. 4–28
Figure 4-39 One Term selection screen.................................................................................. 4–29
Figure 4-40 One Term Dual Limits selection screen.............................................................. 4–29
Figure 4-41 Two Term selection screen ................................................................................. 4–29
Figure 4-42 One Term Absolute limits screen........................................................................ 4–30
Figure 4-43 One Term Percentage Limits screen ................................................................... 4–30
Figure 4-44 One Term Save Result screen ............................................................................. 4–31
Figure 4-45 One Term Dual Limits Absolute limits screen ................................................... 4–32
Figure 4-46 One Term Dual Limits Percentage Limits screen ............................................... 4–32
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Figure 4-47 One Term Dual Limits Save Result screen ......................................................... 4–33
Figure 4-48 Two Term Absolute limits screen ....................................................................... 4–33
Figure 4-49 Two Term Percentage Limits screen................................................................... 4–34
Figure 4-50 Two Term Save Result screen............................................................................. 4–35
Figure 4-51 Sort screen example............................................................................................. 4–35
Figure 4-52 Count screen example ......................................................................................... 4–36
Figure 5-1 GPIB Message Structure ......................................................................................... 5–3
Figure 5-2 GPIB Command Structure....................................................................................... 5–3
Figure 5-3 GPIB Data Output ................................................................................................... 5–6
Figure 5-4 GPIB RMU Structure .............................................................................................. 5–6
Figure 5-5 Status Byte Register ................................................................................................ 5–7
Figure 5-6 Standard Event Status Register ............................................................................... 5–8
Figure 5-7 Event Status Byte Register ...................................................................................... 5–9
Figure 5-8 Standard Operation Status Group.......................................................................... 5–10
Figure 6-1 One Term Bin Type diagram................................................................................... 6–1
Figure 6-2 One Term Bin Type two axis diagram .................................................................... 6–2
Figure 6-3 One Term Bin Type flow chart ............................................................................... 6–2
Figure 6-4 One Term Dual Limits Bin Type diagram .............................................................. 6–3
Figure 6-5 One Term Dual Limits Bin Type two axis diagram ................................................ 6–3
Figure 6-6 One Term Dual Limts Bin Type flow chart ............................................................ 6–4
Figure 6-7 One Term Dual Limits Bin Type diagram .............................................................. 6–5
Figure 6-8 Two Term Bin Type two axis diagram .................................................................. 6–5
Figure 6-9 Two Term Bin Type flow chart............................................................................... 6–6
Figure 6-10 Binning Timing diagram ....................................................................................... 6–8
Figure 6-11 Sort Screen .......................................................................................................... 6–10
Figure 6-12 Count Screen ....................................................................................................... 6–10
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1. SAFETY

1.1 General
This equipment has been designed to meet the requirements of EN61010-1 ‘Safety
requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control & laboratory use’ and has left
the factory in a safe condition.
The following definitions in EN61010-1 are applicable:

OPERATOR Person operating equipment for its intended purpose.

Note: The OPERATOR should have received training
appropriate for this purpose.
RESPONSIBLE BODY Individual or group responsible for the use and maintenance
of equipment and for ensuring that operators are adequately
trained.

The RESPONSIBLE BODY must ensure that this equipment is only used in the manner
specified. If it is not used in such a manner, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
This product is not intended for use in atmospheres which are explosive, corrosive or adversely
polluted (e.g. containing conductive or excessive dust). It is not intended for use in safety
critical or medical applications.
The equipment can cause hazards if not used in accordance with these instructions. Read them
carefully and follow them in all respects.
Do not use the equipment if it is damaged. In such circumstances the equipment must be
made inoperative and secured against any unintentional operation.

Wayne Kerr Electronics and the associated sales organizations accept no responsibility
for personal or material damage, nor for any consequential damage that results from
irresponsible or unspecified operation or misuse of this equipment.
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1.2 AC Power Supply

Power cable and connector requirements vary between countries. Always use a cable that
conforms to local regulations, terminated in an IEC320 connector at the instrument end.
If it is necessary to fit a suitable AC power plug to the power cable, the user must observe the
following colour codes:

WIRE EUROPEAN N. AMERICAN

LIVE BROWN BLACK
NEUTRAL BLUE WHITE
GROUND GREEN/YELLOW GREEN

The user must also ensure that the protective ground lead would be the last to break should the
cable be subject to excessive strain.
If the plug is fused, a 3-amp fuse should be fitted.
If the power cable electrical connection to the AC power plug is through screw terminals then,
to ensure reliable connections, any solder tinning of the cable wires must be removed before
fitting the plug.
Before switching on the equipment, ensure that it is set to the voltage of the local AC power
supply.

WARNING!

Any interruption of the protective ground conductor inside or outside the equipment or
disconnection of the protective ground terminal is likely to make the equipment
dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

1.3 Adjustment, Maintenance and Repair

WARNING!

The equipment must be disconnected from all voltage sources before it is opened for any
adjustment, replacement, maintenance, or repair.

When the equipment is connected to the local AC power supply, internal terminals may be live
and the opening of the covers or removal of parts (except those to which access can be gained
by hand) is likely to expose live parts.
Capacitors inside the equipment may still be charged even if the equipment has been
disconnected from all voltage sources.
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Any adjustment, maintenance, or repair of the opened equipment under voltage must be carried
out by a skilled person who is aware of the hazards involved.
Service personnel should be trained against unexpected hazards.
Ensure that only fuses with the required rated current and of the specified type are used for
replacement. The use of makeshift fuses and short-circuiting of fuse holders is prohibited.

1.4 Static Electricity

The unit supplied uses static-sensitive devices. Service personnel should be alerted to
components which require handling precautions to avoid damage by static electrical discharge.
Before handling circuit board assemblies containing these components, personnel should
observe the following precautions:
1) The work surface should be a conductive grounded mat.
2) Soldering irons must be grounded and tools must be in contact with a conductive surface to
ground when not in use.
3) Any person handling static-sensitive parts must wear a wrist strap which provides a leaky
path to ground, impedance not greater than 1MΩ.
4) Components or circuit board assemblies must be stored in or on conductive foam or mat
while work is in progress.
5) New components should be kept in the suppliers packaging until required for use
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2. INTRODUCTION

Figure 2-1 4300 LCR Meter

The 4300 range of LCR Meters provides 4-terminal (Kelvin) measurement of passive
components over a frequency range from 20Hz to 1MHz. There are four models in the range:

Model Minimum frequency Maximum frequency

4310 20Hz 100kHz
4320 20Hz 200kHz
4350 20Hz 500kHz
43100 20Hz 1MHz

For AC measurements, the measurement drive level can be varied from 10mV to 2Vrms, and
DC resistance measurements can also be made. DC bias voltage can be applied during AC
measurements; the preset internal level is 2V or the user can input an external supply of up to
±40V via rear panel connectors.
The instrument’s measurement, display and control facilities include:
• spot frequency measurements
• display of actual measurement values
• bar graph analogue display for easy adjustment of variable components
• bin handler (option)
All the above functions can be selected via manual front panel control and most can be selected
using remote control via the GPIB and RS-232 interfaces for fully-automated high-speed
testing.
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3. INSTALLATION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENT

The instrument has been carefully packed to prevent damage in transit. When removing the
instrument from the packing box, ensure that all parts and accessories are removed from the
packing material and have not been damaged. Retain the packing box and material.
The box will contain the following items as standard:

ITEM WAYNE KERR PART No QUANTITY

4310 (100kHz LCR Meter) 1J4310 1

4320 (200kHz LCR Meter) 1J4320 1

4350 (500kHz LCR Meter) 1J4350 1

43100 (1MHz LCR Meter) 1J43100 1

Power cord To suit destination country 1
4300 User Manual 9H4300 1
Kelvin Leads 1EVA40150 1
Options will be fitted to instrument as ordered and additional accessories ordered may be
packed in the same box or a separate box depending on size.

3.2 AC Line Connections

The unit is provided with a power cable capable of carrying the input current for both 115V and
230V operation. This cable should be connected via a suitable connector to the local AC power
supply. The colour code employed is as follows:

WIRE EUROPEAN N. AMERICAN

LIVE BROWN BLACK
NEUTRAL BLUE WHITE
GROUND GREEN/YELLOW GREEN

No adjustment is required for variation of supply voltage or frequency.

Before connecting the AC power, read the precautions listed under section 1.2—AC Power
Supply.
3–2 Installation

The instrument is not suitable for battery operation.

The power switch is located on the left of the front panel.

3.3 Location
The 4300 is intended for use either on the bench or in a rack. The instrument is convection
cooled and care must be taken not to restrict any of the air inlet slots.

3.4 Measurement Connections

The 4300 can be used with any of the following Wayne Kerr leads, fixtures or adaptors. In each
case ensure that the colour-coded BNC connectors are mated correctly with the corresponding
front panel BNC’s.

Kelvin Clip Leads Part No. 1EVA40150

General purpose 4-terminal measuring leads for conventional components giving good accuracy
except for measurement of very small capacitances or very small inductances where the use of
the 4-terminal component fixture, part number 1EV1006, will give better results.

Kelvin Clip Leads ((large jaws), Part No. 1EVA40180

Similar to part number 1EVA40150 but with larger jaws making them more suitable for
connection to terminal posts or larger diameter component leads.

Four-Terminal Lead Set, Part No. 1EV1505

600mm screened cable terminated in four crocodile clips at the component end. Not
recommended for use above 30kHz.

Four-Terminal Component Fixture, Part No. 1EV1006

Remote fixture with sliding jaws to accommodate both axial and radial leaded components.
This fixture will give the greatest accuracy for 4-terminal measurements of conventional
components. The jaws can be set to the component width for trimming and component
measurements can be performed without moving the measuring leads: stable lead positioning is
important when measuring low value inductors.
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4. OPERATION

WARNING!

This equipment is intended for use by suitably trained and competent persons.

This product can cause hazards if it is not used in accordance with these instructions.
Read them carefully and follow them in all respects. Double check connections to the unit
before use.

DO NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT IF IT IS DAMAGED.

4.1 The Rear Panel

DC Bias Input Not Used

External Trigger BNC
RS232 AC Power
Not Used GPIB Socket
Socket Inlet

40V MAX GND RS-232 USB LAN TRIGGER GPIB

DC BIAS INPUT IN
HANDLER
USE ONLY 250V FUSES

WAYNE KERR ELECTRONICS LTD. MAINS INPUT SINGLE PHASE 47 - 63Hz INPUT FUSE
MADE IN U.K. VOLTAGE RANGE: 90V - 264V 2 x 1.6A
MAY BE PROTECTED UNDER BRITISH AND OVERSEAS RMS CURRENT: 0.28A MAX. 'T' TYPE HRC
PATENTS OR PATENTS PENDING. INSTALLATION CATEGORY: II 20 x 5 mm

Bin Handler Fuse

Holder

Figure 4-1 The 4300 Rear Panel

4.1.1 AC Power Inlet

The instrument can be operated from an AC power source of either 115V or 230V. It has an
auto-ranging power supply circuit which requires no adjustment by the user. A suitable IEC320
C14 power cable (supplied as standard) should be used.
Please read section 1.2 before connecting the AC power.
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4.1.2 Fuse Holder

The AC Power inlet includes a Fuse Holder drawer which holds two fuses, as both Live and
Neutral lines are fused for protection. The drawer can be opened using a finger once the power
cord has been removed from the inlet.
The correct fuse for this instrument is a 20 x 5mm 1.6A ‘T’ Type HRC
Please read section 1.2 before connecting the AC power.

4.1.3 Rear Panel Control Connections

Label Type Use Reference

To allow an external
DC power supply to Sections 4.1.4 and
DC BIAS INPUT Two 4mm sockets
be connected to the 4.4.8
DUT.
RS-232 SOCKET 9-way D-type (female) For remote operation. Sections 4.1.9 and 5
Not used. For future
USB USB socket Type A Not applicable
expansion.
Not used. For future
LAN 8P8C (RJ45) Not applicable
expansion.
Duplicates action of
TRIGGER IN BNC front panel trigger Section 4.1.7
key.
GPIB Standard GPIB For remote operation. Sections 4.1.8 and 5
Section 4.1.10 and
HANDLER 25-way D-type (male) Bin Handler (option)
4.4.23

4.1.4 DC Bias Input

The rear panel DC BIAS INPUT terminals allow an external DC power supply to be connected
to the DUT. See section 4.4.8, paying special attention to the warning in that section.

4.1.5 USB
Not used. For future expansion.

4.1.6 LAN
Not used. For future expansion.

4.1.7 Trigger In
The TRIGGER IN BNC socket duplicates the action of the front panel trigger key. The input
is TTL compatible and when logic low is equivalent to operating the front panel trigger key.
This input is level sensitive and fully debounced, and includes a pull up resistor to enable
shorted contacts such as relays or footswitches to be used.
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4.1.8 GPIB
The General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) is a parallel port which allows communication
between the instrument and other devices such as PCs fitted with a suitable interface card. The
GPIB port allows remote control of the instrument for measurement of components and the
collection of measurement results. For details of GPIB control and commands see section 5.
Devices should be connected to the instrument using a standard GPIB 24-pin connector
assembly with a shielded cable. Use of the standard connector consisting of a plug and
receptacle is recommended and should be compatible with the Amphenol and Cinch Series 57
or Amp Champ.

4.1.8.1 GPIB Connector Pin Assignment

Pin Description Pin Description

1 Data Line 1 13 Data Line 5

2 Data Line 2 14 Data Line 6

3 Data Line 3 15 Data Line 7

4 Data Line 4 16 Data Line 8

5 EOI (End or Identify) 17 REN (Remote Enable)

6 DAV (Data Valid) 18 Ground

7 NRFD (Not Ready For Data) 19 Ground

8 NDAC (Not Data Accepted) 20 Ground

9 IFC (Interface Clear) 21 Ground

10 SRQ (Service Request) 22 Ground

11 ATN (Attention) 23 Ground

12 Screen 24 Signal Ground

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4.1.9 RS-232 Connector

The RS-232 is a serial port designed to be used for communication between instruments and
control devices such as PCs fitted with a suitable interface card. The instrument is fitted with a
9 way D type female connector. Note that the connecting cable must link 4300 pin 2 to Control
Device pin 3 etc, so straight through 9-way serial cables will not be suitable.

4.1.9.1 Serial Port Connections

Function 4300 Control Device
RxD Pin 3 Pin 2
TxD Pin 2 Pin 3
GND Pin 5 Pin 5
RTS Pin 8 Pin 7
CTS Pin 7 Pin 8

4.1.10 Bin Handler

4.1.10.1 B1 version (non-isolated) pin assignment:

Pin Description Pin Description
1 BIN 0 (active low) 14 -
2 BIN 1 (active low) 15 -
3 BIN 2 (active low) 16 -
4 BIN 3 (active low) 17 -
5 BDA 18 BIN 9 (active low)
6 - 19 -
7 +5V supply (<50mA) 20 -
8 TRIG 21 PASS/FAIL output (low = PASS)
9 - 22 -
10 BUSY 23 -
11 - 24 Ground (0V)
12 - 25 -
13 BIN 4 (active low)
 Operation 4–5

4.1.10.2 B2 VERSION (ISOLATED) PIN ASSIGNMENT:

Pin Description Pin Description
1 BIN 0 (active high) 14 -
2 BIN 1 (active high) 15 -
3 BIN 2 (active high) 16 -
4 BIN 3 (active high) 17 -
5 BDA 18 BIN 9 (active high)
6 - 19 -
7 - 20 -
8 Trigger input +ve 21 PASS/FAIL output (high = PASS)
9 Trigger input -ve 22 -
10 BUSY 23 -
11 - 24 -
12 - 25 Common +24V input
13 BIN 4 (active high)

4.2 The Front Panel

Data Entry Keypad

DC Bias Switch Soft Keys Control Keys

Power Switch LCD BNC connectors

Figure 4-2 The 4300 Front Panel

4–6 Operation

4.2.1 Switching the Instrument ON

With the instrument connected to the AC power supply (see section 3—Installation) press the
POWER switch. The power indicator will light and the instrument will display the mode and
settings selected when the instrument was last switched off (the exception is Bias which, for
safety reasons, is always OFF when the instrument is powered up).

4.2.2 Contrast adjustment

The brightness of the Liquid Crystal Display can be adjusted by pressing two keys on the front
panel. The Units key will increase the brightness and the 9 key will reduce the brightness.

4.2.3 Switching the Instrument OFF

The power can be switched OFF at any time without damage to the instrument, but to avoid
losing trim and calibration data, the instrument should be switched OFF when it is in a
quiescent state rather than when it is running a routine, e.g. trimming or data entry.

4.2.4 The Soft Keys

The functions of the five soft keys change according to the mode selected. In addition, they are
disabled sometimes when various selection pages are being used.

Soft Keys

Figure 4-3 The Soft Keys

 Operation 4–7

4.2.5 The Navigation Keys

Enter

Figure 4-4 The Navigation Keys

When the set up details are showing on the screen, the navigation keys allow each parameter to
be selected in turn. Enter is used to confirm the selected parameter.

4.2.6 The Control Keys

The following keys, all on the front panel, are used as Control Keys.
Bias
Trigger
Sngl/Rep

Bias toggles the DC bias voltage ON and OFF. The associated LED lights when Bias is ON.
Bias is selectable between Internal and External.

WARNING!

Take care to observe the correct polarity when connecting the DUT to the Kelvin clips or
fixture when bias voltage is applied:

For internal bias the DUT +ve must be connected to the fixture Bias terminal or the RED
Kelvin clip.

For external bias, +ve or –ve bias may be applied. The bias polarity at the fixture Bias
terminal or the RED Kelvin clip will correspond to the bias polarity applied to the rear
panel Bias terminals.

Internal bias is available for charging capacitors. Internal Bias supplies a preset 2V DC level
via a rapid charge circuit. When Bias is switched ON, a Charging… message is shown on the
screen. When the message disappears, the bias level has stabilized. When Bias is switched OFF,
a Discharging… message is shown on the screen. When the message disappears, the bias level
has stabilized at 0V.
4–8 Operation

External bias allows an external DC power supply to be connected to the DUT via the Bias
terminals on the rear panel. If an accurate bias voltage is required, a DC voltmeter can be
connected between the RED Kelvin clip and ground (the crocodile clip). If using a 1EV1006
fixture, the DC voltmeter can be connected between the Bias terminal and the bar along which
the jaws slide. The bias voltage is routed via the ORANGE BNC connector. Take care that the
AC test voltage (Vac) present on the test leads does not affect the DC voltmeter accuracy. If
necessary, temporarily set Vac to a low value.
Sngl/Rep toggles between Single shot mode and Repetitive mode. Single shot mode is
indicated by the lack of a continuously flashing diamond (۞) in the top right corner of the
screen. Conversely, the presence of a continuously flashing diamond indicates that the
instrument is in repetitive mode. The asterisk flashes once every time the instrument makes a
measurement. Repeat Trigger cannot be used when External Control is set to GPIB or RS-
232.
When in single shot mode, the Trigger key initiates a single measurement.
Pressing Local restores control to the front panel when the instrument is under GPIB or RS-232
control.

4.2.7 The Data Entry Keypad

The data-entry keypad is a multi-function key set permitting manual entry of data values,
measurement units and control codes.
Terminate with Enter to accept the key sequence.

4.3 Trimming
The purpose of trimming is to eliminate the effects of stray capacitance or series impedance in
the connecting leads or fixture.
The trim values are held in non-volatile stores and for most measurements no retrimming is
necessary. The exceptions are when the lead set or fixture is changed or when the highest
possible accuracy is required for measurements of very high or very low impedances.
The instrument trims by making measurements at a number of frequencies and storing the
corrections for each. If the measurement frequency is changed the instrument automatically
applies a new correction value by interpolation of the stored values. Corrections for the Rdc
functions are also stored.
For O/C Trim the Kelvin clips or fixture jaws should be separated by a distance equivalent to
the DUT pin separation.
For S/C Trim the connector jaws should be clipped to a piece of wire or a component lead as
close together as possible. Do not connect the clips directly together: this does not provide the
necessary 4-terminal short circuit and will lead to trim errors.
 Operation 4–9

Figure 4-5 Connections for O/C trimming of Kelvin clips Figure 4-6 Connections for S/C trimming of Kelvin clips

4.3.1 Performing an Open Circuit Trim and Short Circuit Trim

The Calibrate Pull Down Menu allows O/C Trim and S/C Trim routines to be run.
To select the Calibrate Pull Down Menu, use the Left or Right Navigation Keys to highlight
Calibrate, and then press Enter. If necessary, press the Menu key to activate the top row
choices. The following screen will be displayed:

Figure 4-7 Calibrate Pull Down Menu

4–10 Operation

Select O/C Trim using the Navigation Keys and then press Enter. The following screen will be
displayed:

Figure 4-8 Open Circuit Trim Page

1) Open-circuit the Kelvin clips (see Fig 4-5), and press Enter. If required, use the Navigation
Keys to select Cancel and then press Enter.
2) The instrument will display the following message while the open-circuit trim routine is
being performed:

Figure 4-9 Open Circuit Trim in progress

3) When the O/C trim has been completed, the instrument will return to its original screen.
4) Select O/C Trim using the Navigation Keys and then press Enter. The following screen
will be displayed:
 Operation 4–11

Figure 4-10 Short Circuit Trim Page

5) Short-circuit the Kelvin clips (see Fig 4-6) and press Enter. If required, use the Navigation
Keys to select Cancel and then press Enter.
6) The instrument will display the following message while the short-circuit trim routine is
being performed:

Figure 4-11 Short Circuit Trim in progress

7) When the S/C trim has been completed, the instrument will return to the last measurement
screen.

4.4 Measurement
The instrument should be powered up with the test leads or fixture connected to the front panel
BNC connectors. If the test leads or fixture have been changed since the instrument was last
used, the instrument should be trimmed as described in section 4.3.
4–12 Operation

4.4.1 Main Menu

To select the Main Menu page, press the Menu key. The following screen will be displayed:

Figure 4-12 Main Menu Page

The Settings, External Control and Status Pages can be selected by pressing the appropriate
Soft Key. Press Exit to return the display to the Measurement Screen.

4.4.2 Settings Page

The following screen will be displayed when Settings has been selected in the Main Menu
page:

Figure 4-13 Main Menu Page

The Scale Buzzer is used to provide an audio indication when a measurement falls outside one
of the limits set when using the bar graphs – see 4.4.17 Scale. The instrument will beep three
times when a fail condition occurs.
The Scale Buzzer can be toggled from Off to On using the Up Navigation Keys, and from On
to Off using the Down Navigation Key.
Press Enter to return to the Main Menu page.
 Operation 4–13

4.4.3 Status Page

A screen similar to the example below will be displayed when Status has been selected in the
Main Menu page:

Figure 4-14 Status Page example

This page will be shown for 5 seconds, and then the display will automatically return to the
Main Menu page.

4.4.4 External Control Page

The following screen will be displayed when External Control has been selected in the Main
Menu page:

Figure 4-15 External Control Page

The GPIB address can be changed by using the Up and Down Navigation Keys until the
required address is shown. Press Enter to confirm the new address and return to the Main
Menu page.
4–14 Operation

4.4.5 Measurement Screen

A typical measurement screen is shown below:

Figure 4-16 Typical Measurement Screen

The features described below are all available from this Measurement Screen.

4.4.6 Set Pull Down Menu

The Set Pull Down Menu allows all measurement parameters to be selected and configured. In
addition, Function1, Function 2, Frequency, AC Level and Speed can also be selected in a
single keystroke using the soft keys.
To select the Set Pull Down Menu, use the Left or Right navigation keys to highlight Set, and
then press Enter. If necessary, press the Menu key to activate the top row. The following
screen will be displayed:

Figure 4-17 Set Pull Down Menu and Soft Keys

 Operation 4–15

The following features can be selected from the Set Pull Down Menu:
Function 1 This allows any one of the following 11 AC measurement parameters to be
selected.
C Capacitance
L Inductance
X Reactance
B Susceptance
Z Impedance
Y Admittance
Q Quality Factor
D Dissipation Factor (tan delta)
R AC Resistance
G Conductance
A Phase Angle
It also allows Rdc (DC resistance) to be selected when this option is fitted.
Function 1 can also be selected using the Soft Key labeled Func 1.

Function 2 This allows any of the 11 AC measurement parameters offered in

Function 1 to be selected (but not Rdc).
Function 2 can also be selected using the Soft Key labeled Func 2.
Equ. Cct. This allows the Equivalent Circuit used to calculate the AC measurements
to be toggled between Series and Parallel
Frequency This allows the AC measurement frequency to be set between 20Hz and
100kHz for 4310
200kHz for 4320
500kHz for 4350
1MHz for 43100
Frequency can also be selected using the Soft Key labeled Freq.
Drive Level This allows the AC Drive Level to be selected between 10mVrms and
2Vrms.
Drive Level can also be selected using the Soft Key labeled Level.
4–16 Operation

Speed This allows the measurement speed to be selected from the following
choices:
Maximum
Fast
Medium
Slow
Speed can also be selected using the Soft Key labeled Speed.
DC Bias This allows a DC Bias Voltage to be applied to the Device Under Test.
The DC Bias can be either 2V (internal) or ±40V when supplied from an
external DC power supply.
Range This allows the measurement hardware range used by the instrument to be
set to either Auto or a fixed range.

4.4.7 Function 1
When Function 1 has been selected from the Set Pull Down Menu (or using the Func 1 Soft
Key), the following page will be displayed:

Figure 4-18 Function 1 Selection Page

The required measurement parameter should be selected by using the Navigation Keys to
highlight the appropriate letter, and then press Enter.
The selected parameter will then be displayed using the appropriate letter, followed by either p
or s depending on whether the Equivalent Circuit has been set to Parallel or Series.
Rdc will only be displayed when this option has been fitted to the instrument.
 Operation 4–17

4.4.8 Function 2
When Function 2 has been selected from the Set Pull Down Menu (or using the Func 2 Soft
Key), the following page will be displayed:

Figure 4-19 Function 2 Selection Page

The required measurement parameter should be selected by using the Navigation Keys to
highlight the appropriate letter, and then press Enter.
The selected parameter will then be displayed using the appropriate letter, followed by either p
or s depending on whether the Equivalent Circuit has been set to Parallel or Series.

4.4.9 Equivalent Circuit

When Equ. Cct. has been selected from the Set Pull Down Menu, the following page will be
displayed:

Figure 4-20 Equivalent Circuit Selection Page

The required Equivalent Circuit should be selected by using the Navigation Keys to highlight
the appropriate setting, and then press Enter.
4–18 Operation

When Parallel has been selected, the Function 1 and Function 2 letters will be followed by
the letter p. When Series has been selected, the letters will be followed by the letter s.

4.4.10 Frequency
When Frequency has been selected from the Set Pull Down Menu (or using the Freq Soft
Key), the following page will be displayed:

Figure 4-21Frequency Setting Page 1st stage

When the first digit of the required frequency has been keyed in, the soft keys will change, as
shown below, to allow the required frequency units to be selected with a single keystroke.

Figure 4-22 Frequency Setting Page 2nd stage

Pressing the soft key will also terminate the data entry and return the instrument to the
measurement screen.
 Operation 4–19

4.4.11 AC Drive Level

When Drive Level has been selected from the Set Pull Down Menu (or using the Level Soft
Key), the following page will be displayed:

Figure 4-23 AC Drive Level Setting Page 1st stage

When the first digit of the required level has been keyed in, the soft keys will change, as shown
below, to allow the required voltage units to be selected with a single keystroke.

Figure 4-24 AC Drive Level Setting Page 2nd stage

Pressing the soft key will also terminate the data entry and return the instrument to the
measurement screen.
4–20 Operation

4.4.12 Measurement Speed

When Speed has been selected from the Set Pull Down Menu (or using the Speed Soft Key),
the following page will be displayed:

Figure 4-25 Measurement Speed Selection Page

The required measurement speed should be selected by using the Navigation Keys to highlight
the appropriate setting, and then press Enter.

4.4.13 DC Bias Voltage

When DC Bias has been selected from the Set Pull Down Menu, the following page will be
displayed:

Figure 4-26 DC Bias Voltage Selection Page

If the Internal DC Bias Voltage of 2V is required, select Internal, and then press Enter.
If the External DC Bias Voltage supplied via the rear panel is required, select External and
then press Enter.
The Bias Voltage is then applied by pressing the Bias button – see section 4.2.6.
 Operation 4–21

4.4.14 Range
When Range has been selected from the Set Pull Down Menu, the following page will be
displayed:

Figure 4-27 Hardware Range Selection Page

The required range setting should be selected by using the Navigation Keys to highlight the
appropriate setting, and then press Enter.
The display will then show the user selected range setting, followed by the range used to make
the last measurement. In the example above, the user has selected Auto and the last
measurement was made using Range 4.
Auto range automatically selects the most accurate range for the measurement.

4.4.15 DC Resistance
When Rdc has been selected from the Function 1 Selection Page, the following page will be
displayed:

Figure 4-28 Rdc Measurement Screen

4–22 Operation

When the DC Resistance Set Pull Down Menu is then selected, the following page will be
displayed:

Figure 4-29 DC Resistance Selection Page

Function will select the Function 1 Selection Page detailed in section 4.4.7.
Drive Level will allow either 1Vdc or 2Vdc to be selected.
Speed will select the Speed Selection Page detailed in section 4.4.12
Range will select the Range Selection Page detailed in section 4.4.14.
 Operation 4–23

4.4.16 Option Pull Down Menu

The Option Pull Down Menu allows the following features to be configured:
Scale
External Control (RS-232 or GPIB)
Buzzer
To select the Option Pull Down Menu, use the Left or Right navigation keys to highlight
Option, and then press Enter. The following screen will be displayed

Figure 4-30 Option Pull Down Menu

Use the Up or Down navigation keys to highlight the required feature, and then press Enter.

4.4.17 Scale
Bar graphs for Functions 1 & 2 can be used to graphically show if a measurement is within
limits set by the user.
When Scale is selected, the following screen is shown:

Figure 4-31 Scale Initial Page

4–24 Operation

The Term Soft Key will toggle between Function 1 and Function 2 to enable the limits to be set
for the active Function. The active Function is shown in a rectangle (Cp in the figure above).
The Abs/Perc Soft Key toggles the limits between Percentage values relative to a user-selected
nominal value and Absolute values.
The High Limit Soft Key allows the upper limit for the active Function to be entered by the
user. When the first digit has been keyed in, the Soft Keys will change to allow valid units to be
selected (for example µΩ , mΩ, kΩ and MΩ when the active Function is Z).
The Low Limit Soft Key allows the lower limit for the active Function to be entered by the
user.
When the Percentage option has been selected, a fifth Soft Key, Nom, will appear. This allows
the Nominal value, relative to which the percentages are calculated, to be entered.
The measurement conditions should be set up as normal using the Set Pull Down Menu.
Measurements are then triggered as normal using the Trigger key and Sngl/Rep keys.
The measurements for Functions 1 & 2 are each plotted on a bar graph. The figure below
explains the bar graphs:

Active Function
FAIL below Low Limit FAIL above High Limit
Bar graph indicator

PASS region
Measurement
Low Limit High Limit

Figure 4-32 Bar Graph explanation

When the measurement is inside the PASS region, bar graph indicator position will be
proportional to the Low and High Limits.
When the measurement is outside the PASS region, the indicator will be in the appropriate
FAIL region and the measurement will be in reversed contrast.
 Operation 4–25

4.4.18 External Control

When External Control is selected, the following screen will be displayed:

Figure 4-33 External Control Selection Screen

Off will disable any remote control and return the unit to Local Mode.
GPIB will allow the unit to be controlled using GPIB.
RS232 will allow the instrument to be controlled using RS232.
The active mode (GPIB in this example) will also be displayed in the top right corner of the
screen.
Repeat Trigger cannot be used when External Control is set to GPIB or RS232.

4.4.19 Buzzer
When Buzzer is selected, the internal buzzer will be enabled and sound for every keystroke.
When Buzzer is selected again, this feature will be disabled.
4–26 Operation

4.4.20 More Pull Down Menu

The More Pull Down Menu allows the following features to be accessed:
Recall
Save
Binning (when this option is fitted)
To select the More Pull Down Menu, use the Left or Right navigation keys to highlight More,
and then press Enter. The following screen will be displayed (Binning only shown when
fitted):

Figure 4-34 More Pull Down Menu

Use the Up or Down navigation keys to highlight the required feature, and then press Enter.

4.4.21 Recall
Recall allows a previously stored measurement setup (see Save below) to be recalled and used.
When Recall is selected, the following screen will be displayed:

Figure 4-35 Recall Screen

 Operation 4–27

Use the Up and Down arrows to scroll through the memory location numbers. Only memory
locations which have setups stored in them will be displayed. When the desired memory
location is shown, use the Left and Right arrows to highlight OK and then press Enter to
recall the setup.
A message reading “Instrument Setup: x”, where x is the memory location number, will be
displayed at the bottom of the screen. This will disappear when the measurement setup is
altered in any way.

4.4.22 Save
Save allows the current measurement setup to be saved to one of 20 memory locations within
the 4300. When Save is selected, the following screen will be displayed:

Figure 4-36 Save Screen

Use the Up and Down arrows to scroll through all the memory location numbers, including
ones which already have setups stored in them. When the desired memory location is displayed,
use the Left and Right arrow to highlight OK and then press Enter. The instrument will save
the setup to memory.
A message reading “Instrument Setup: x”, where x is the memory location number, will be
displayed at the bottom of the screen. This will disappear when the measurement setup is
altered in any way.

4.4.23 Binning (option)

There are 3 different elements to the 4300 Binning function: Set, Sort and Count.
Set is used to define the Bin Type and set the limits. This must be done before any binning can
be performed.
Sort is used to make the measurements after which the instrument selects the appropriate bin
based on the results.
Count is used to show the total number of items allocated to each bin since the counters were
last reset to 0.
Chapter 6 contains a full explanation of the Binning function and examples.
4–28 Operation

Bins 0 – 2 (One Term) and Bins 0 – 4 (One Term Dual Limits and Two Term) are used when
valid measurements are made. When measurement produces an O/R (Out of Range) result, the
component will be sorted to Bin 9 (for all three Bin Types). Setting the Range to Auto (see
4.4.14) will minimise the possibility of this happening.
To access Set, Sort, Count and (Binning) Off, select Binning from the More Pull Down
Menu. The following screen will be displayed:

Figure 4-37 Binning Mode screen

Off, Set, Sort and Count can be selected by using the Left and Right arrows until the required
section is highlighted. Press Enter to confirm the selection.

4.4.24 Binning – Set

This section is used to define the Binning Type and limits used to sort. It is accessed in two
steps:
1. Set the Bin Mode to Set as detailed in section 4.4.23 (Binning Overview).
2. Select Bin Types from the Option pull-down menu, as shown below:

Figure 4-38 Bin Types screen

Press Enter to confirm. This will cause the last used Binning Type and limits to be displayed.
 Operation 4–29

The three Binning Types available are:

One Term
One Term Dual Limits
Two Term.
These are fully explained in Chapter 6, including the definitions of LL1, LL2, HL1 and HL2.
Any of these Bin Types can be selected by using the Left and Right arrows.

Figure 4-39 One Term selection screen

Figure 4-40 One Term Dual Limits selection screen

Figure 4-41 Two Term selection screen

4–30 Operation

Press Enter to confirm the selection.

The measurement conditions (such as frequency and level) should be set up in the normal way
using the Set pull-down menu.
It is possible to make measurements in Set Mode by pressing the Trigger key. The
measurement and resultant bin number will be displayed on the screen. This must be done if the
Save Res(ult) feature is going to be used when setting percentage limits.
The measurements displayed on the screen will be truncated and rounded versions of the actual
measurements made by the instrument. The actual measurements are used to sort into bins. This
can produce a situation where a repeat of the same displayed measurement appears to give
different bins.
The Count feature is disabled in Set mode, and a message is shown on the screen next to the
Bin Type.

4.4.24.1 Binning – Setting One Term Limits

One of two screens will be displayed when the One Term Binning Type has been selected,
depending on whether the last limits used were Absolute or Percentage:

Figure 4-42 One Term Absolute limits screen

Figure 4-43 One Term Percentage Limits screen

 Operation 4–31

The Abs/Perc soft key (Absolute/Percentage) is used to toggle between setting the limits as
either Absolute limits or Percentage limits.
The High Limit soft key is used to enter the HL1 limit. After pressing the High Limit soft key,
enter the required value using the numerical key pad. After entering the first digit for Absolute
Limits, the soft keys will change and offer a variety of multiplier units (as a short cut) for the
parameter being set. For example, when Term1 is C(apacitance), the soft keys will display pF,
nF, uF and mF. Alternative the full numerical value can be entered and then confirmed by
pressing the Enter key.
For example, a limit of 1µF can be entered as either 1 uF or 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 1 Enter.
The Low Limit soft key is used to enter the LL1 limit. This are set in the same way as the High
Limits described above.
The Nom (Nominal) soft key is only displayed when the Abs/Perc soft key is toggled to Perc.
It is used to enter the nominal value which the percentage limits are calculated from. After
pressing the Nom soft key, the nominal value can be entered in the same way as High Limits
and Low Limits. It is also possible to save the last measurement as the Nominal Value. This
can be done by pressing the Save Res(ult) soft key which appears after pressing the Nom soft
key. When absolute limits are selected, the word “Nom” is still shown on the screen, but is not
used.

Figure 4-44 One Term Save Result screen

When the limits have been set, measurements and binning can be started from either the Sort or
Count screens.
4–32 Operation

4.4.24.2 Binning – Setting One Term Dual Limits

One of two screens will be displayed when the One Term Dual Limits Binning Type has been
selected, depending on whether the last limits used were Absolute or Percentage:

Figure 4-45 One Term Dual Limits Absolute limits screen

Figure 4-46 One Term Dual Limits Percentage Limits screen

The Limits 1/2 soft key is used to toggle between LL1/HL1 and LL2/HL2 limits in order to set
them. LL1 and HL1 can be set when L1 is shown in the box on the left side of the screen, and
LL2 and HL2 can be set when L2 is shown in the box.
The Abs/Perc soft key (Absolute/Percentage) is used to toggle between setting the limits as
either Absolute limits or Percentage limits.
The High Limit soft key is used to enter HL1 and HL2 limits. After pressing the High Limit
soft key, enter the required value using the numerical key pad. After entering the first digit for
Absolute Limits, the soft keys will change and offer a variety of multiplier units (as a short cut)
for the parameter being set. For example, when the active Term is C(apacitance), the soft keys
will display pF, nF, uF and mF. Alternative the full numerical value can be entered and then
confirmed by pressing the Enter key.
For example, a limit of 1µF can be entered as either 1 uF or 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 1 Enter.
 Operation 4–33

The Low Limit soft key is used to enter LL1 and LL2 limits. These are set in the same way as
the High Limits described above.
The Nom(inal) soft key is only displayed when the Abs/Perc soft key is toggled to Perc. It is
used to enter the nominal value which the percentage limits are calculated from. After pressing
the Nom soft key, the nominal value can be entered in the same way as High Limits and Low
Limits. It is also possible to save the last measurement as the Nominal Value. This can be done
by pressing the Save Res(ult) soft key which appears after pressing the Nom soft key. When
absolute limits are selected, the word “Nom” is still shown on the screen, but is not used.

Figure 4-47 One Term Dual Limits Save Result screen

When the limits have been set, measurements and binning can be started from either the Sort or
Count screens.

4.4.24.3 Binning – Setting Two Term Limits

One of the following two screens will be displayed when the Two Term Binning Type has
been selected, depending on whether the last limits used were Absolute or Percentage.

Figure 4-48 Two Term Absolute limits screen

4–34 Operation

Figure 4-49 Two Term Percentage Limits screen

The Term soft key is used to toggle between Term 1 and Term 2 in order to set their limits.
LL1 and HL1 can be set when Term 1 is active. LL2 and HL2 can be set when Term 2 is
active. The active Term is identified by a box around the parameter.
The Abs/Perc soft key (Absolute/Percentage) is used to toggle between setting the limits as
either Absolute limits or Percentage limits. For Two Term limits only, it is possible to have one
Term as absolute limits and the other Term as percentage.
The High Limit soft key is used to enter HL1 and HL2 limits. After pressing the High Limit
soft key, enter the required value using the numerical key pad. After entering the first digit for
Absolute Limits, the soft keys will change and offer a variety of multiplier units (as a short cut)
for the parameter being set. For example, when the active Term is C(apacitance), the soft keys
will display pF, nF, uF and mF. Alternative the full numerical value can be entered and then
confirmed by pressing the Enter key.
For example, a limit of 1µF can be entered as either 1 uF or 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 1 Enter.
The Low Limit soft key is used to enter LL1 and LL2 limits. These are set in the same way as
the High Limits described above.
The Nom (Nominal) soft key is only displayed when the Abs/Perc soft key is toggled to Perc.
It is used to enter the nominal value which the percentage limits are calculated from. After
pressing the Nom soft key, the nominal value can be entered in the same way as High Limits
and Low Limits. It is also possible to save the last measurement as the Nominal Value. This
can be done by pressing the Save Res(ult) soft key which appears after pressing the Nom soft
key. When absolute limits are selected, the word “Nom” is still shown on the screen, but is not
used.
 Operation 4–35

Figure 4-50 Two Term Save Result screen

4.4.25 Binning – Sort

This section is used in order to trigger a measurement and then display the measurement result
and appropriate bin (based on the result). It is accessed by selecting Sort from the Binning
screen of the More pull down menu (see 4.4.23).
The measurement can be triggered using either the Trigger key in the front panel, the remote
trigger input on the rear panel or a GPIB trigger command. After the measurement and binning,
the screen shows the measurement, resulting bin and total count:

Figure 4-51 Sort screen example

The Del Last soft key (Delete Last) can be used to reduce the total count by 1. This can be
useful if a known bad measurement (due to a poor connection for example) is made, and it
needs to be removed from the counts. This can only be done once after each trigger.
4–36 Operation

4.4.26 Binning - Count

This section is used to display the results based on the binning performed using the Binning
Sort section. It is accessed by selecting Count from the Binning screen of the More pull down
menu (see 4.4.23).
The following is an example of a typical screen:

Figure 4-52 Count screen example

The total number of measurements made is shown as Total (5 in this example).

The reject quantity is calculated as follows:
One Term: Reject = Total – BIN 0
One Term Dual Limits: Reject = Total – (BIN 0 + BIN 3 + BIN 4)
Two Term: Reject = Total – BIN 0
The total number of DUT’s allocated to each individual bin is also displayed, together with the
Binning Type and measurement conditions.
The Del Last soft key (Delete Last) can be used to reduce the total count by 1. This can be
useful if a known bad measurement (due to a poor connection for example) is made, and it
needs to be removed from the counts. This can only be done once after each trigger.
The Del All soft key (Delete All) can be used to reset all binning counts to 0. A warning
message will ask the user to confirm this reset before it is performed.
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5. REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232)

5.1 RS-232 Control

5.1.1 Introduction
The RS-232 is a serial port designed to be used for communication between instruments and
control devices such as PCs fitted with a suitable interface card.

5.1.2 Protocol
Baud rate: 9600bps
Character length: 8bits
Stop bit: 1bit
Parity: Non-parity
Character: ASCII character

5.1.3 Commands
All the RS-232 commands and functions (with the exception of the SRQ function and the
DUMP-BMP command) are the same as the GPIB functions and commands detailed in section
5.2.
Commands are terminated by LF (line feed, ASCII code 10 (decimal); only the LF is effective
as the terminator.
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5.2 GPIB Control

5.2.1 Introduction
The GPIB is a parallel port designed to be used for communication between instruments
(listeners) and control devices (talkers) such as PCs fitted with a suitable interface card. The
interface protocol is defined by the IEEE488.1 standard. Some additional generic capabilities of
the listeners and talkers are defined by IEEE488.2. The SCPI standard defines the highest level
of command structure including a number of standard commands for all instruments.

5.2.2 Interface Specification

The IEEE 488.1 bus standard and the IEEE 488.2 code standard are fully supported. The
command set has also been designed to the SCPI standard.

The IEEE 488.1 functions supported

SH1 Full source handshake

AH1 Full acceptor handshake
T6 Basic talker, serial poll, no talk only, untalk if MLA
TE0 No talker with secondary addressing
L4 Basic listener, no listen only, unlisten if MTA
LE0 No listener with secondary addressing
SR1 Full service request
DC1 Full device clear
RL1 Full remote/local compatibility
PP0 No parallel poll
DT1 Full device trigger compatibility
C0 No controller

5.2.3 GPIB Address

The default address is 6. This cannot be changed.

5.2.4 Message Syntax

A GPIB message is made up of one or more commands. Commands can be separated into two
groups, common commands and subsystem commands. The available common commands
are defined by IEEE488.2 and are primarily concerned with the instrument’s GPIB
configuration, e.g. reading error registers and identifying the instrument. The subsystem
commands are the higher level commands that follow the SCPI guidelines and are concerned
with setting up the instrument functions, e.g. changing the frequency and drive level.
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5.2.4.1 Message structure

Messages are sent to the instrument as ASCII character strings. The structure of these strings
can be seen in Figure 5-1. When interpreting the strings the instrument is not case-sensitive.

Figure 5-1 GPIB Message Structure

The path command prefix allows access to commands in the SCPI command tree. Using this
approach greatly simplifies GPIB programming by allowing related commands to be grouped
together. The next part of the string is the command itself which has the structure shown in
Figure 5-2. Multiple commands can be sent in one message by separating them with a
semicolon (maximum length 256 bytes). The terminator indicates the end of the command
string to the instrument: this can be the sending of the line-feed character (ASCII 0Ah) and/or
the assertion of the EOI handshake line on the GPIB bus.

Figure 5-2 GPIB Command Structure

Each instrument command begins with a mnemonic that describes the required action, e.g.
FREQ for changing the frequency.
If the command requires a parameter, then the next character should be a white space character
(ASCII 20h), although any character in the range 00h-20h can be used with the exception of
line-feed (ASCII 0Ah).
The parameter itself can take one of three forms depending on the command:
1) Discrete data
This includes words like ON, OFF and ABS.
2) Real Number
A floating point number that can be in engineering format or a number with a multiplier
suffix K (kilo-), M (mega-) or G (giga-).
For example:
FREQ 1000.0
FREQ 1E+3
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FREQ 0.1E4
FREQ 1k
are all valid ways of setting a frequency of 1kHz.
3) Integer
A single integer number. Often used to indicate a Boolean state.
For example:
RANGE 1
will select range 1.
If invalid data is supplied then a command error will be generated. If data is supplied but
the instrument is not able to apply the setting, an execution error will be generated. If the
instrument is unable to exactly comply with the command and can only apply the nearest
available, a device specific error is generated. Details of these error codes can be found in
Figure 5-6.

5.2.4.2 Hierarchical Commands

As described in the previous section, SCPI uses a command tree to simplify device
programming. This structure is similar to the directory structure used on most computers. To
access a specific command in a specific mode the user must supply the ‘path’ to reach that
particular command within the tree.
When the unit is powered up the initial path is ‘root’ which is the top level from which all paths
must start.
Note that common commands (which by convention always start with the ‘*’ character) are not
part of the tree and can be accessed regardless of the current path.
So to select the impedance measurement function in deviation mode, the path must describe the
command tree as below:

The ‘:’ character is used as the path separator so the command string will be:

:DEV:FUNC:Z

Note that the string starts with ‘:’. This tells the instrument to start from the ‘root’ path.
Whenever a terminator is reached (line-feed and/or EOI) the path is reset to the root path, so
each new GPIB command string must state the full path in order to work correctly, for example:
To set a measurement frequency of 1kHz at a level of 1.0V, the following string can be used:

:MEAS:FREQ 1k;LEV 1.0V <line-feed>

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Or it can be expressed as two separate commands:

:MEAS:FREQ 1k <line-feed>
:MEAS:LEV 1.0 <line-feed>

However, the following will not work as the second command will be run from the ‘root’ path,
not the measurement path which was required:

:MEAS:FREQ 1k <line-feed>
LEV 1.0 <line-feed>

Summary: The following are the rules for negotiating the command hierarchy
• On power-up or reset, the current path is set to the root.
• Message terminator, line-feed (ASCII 0Ah) or EOI, sets the current path to the root.
• When a colon is the first character of a command, it specifies that the next command
mnemonic is a root level command.
• When a colon is placed between two path mnemonics, the current path is moved down one
level in the command tree if the path name is valid.
• A semicolon separates two commands in the same message without changing the current
path.
• If a command requires more than one parameter, the separate adjacent parameters must be
specified using a comma. Commas do not affect the current path.
• Common commands, such as *RST, *RCL, are not part of the tree. An instrument interprets
them in the same way, regardless of the current path setting.

Other syntax rules

• Commands will be executed in the order in which they appear in the string.
• A command string can contain any number of ‘query commands’: the response will contain
the replies to each query separated by a semicolon.
• Only commands available in the selected mode will be accepted. Otherwise, an Execution
Error will be generated. For example, AC frequency cannot be set if Rdc type of test is
selected
• Either full or abbreviated forms of the device specific commands will be accepted. The
abbreviated form is indicated by upper case letters in section 5.3.
• Device specific commands have the same effect as pressing the equivalent front panel key
and can be expected to interact with any other instrument settings in the same way.
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5.2.5 Data Output

5.2.5.1 Output Syntax

For each query which generates an output response, a Response Message Unit (RMU), will be
generated. This consists of a string of numbers or alphanumeric characters; if more than one
RMU is generated they will be delimited with a semicolon. The terminator, line-feed and EOI
asserted indicates the end of data output. All characters will be upper case.

Figure 5-3 GPIB Data Output

Figure 5-4 GPIB RMU Structure

5.2.5.2 Multiple Items

Some commands will generate an RMU containing more than one item of data (e.g. TRIG will
generate a first and second result). In this case, each item of response data will be separated by
a comma. Note that the maximum number of characters that can be output is 256, any data
beyond this will be lost.
If the command string contained multiple queries then the response will contain multiple
RMUs, each of which will be separated by a semicolon.

5.2.5.3 Numeric Format

The format of numeric results will correspond to that used for the instrument display, with the
engineering multiplier (if any) replaced by an equivalent 10’s exponent. If the FAST-GPIB
mode is being used then numbers will be output in a raw engineering format.

5.2.6 Status Reporting

5.2.6.1 Status byte

The status byte is used to summarize information from the other status groups. It is shown in
Figure 5-5, which conforms to IEEE 488.2 and SCPI. The status byte can be read by the query
command *STB? or by performing a serial poll on the instrument (these two are identical
although the point at which the RQS bit can be cleared is slightly different).
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BIT Meaning True = ‘1’

7 Operation Status Event Register summary bit. This bit is true when
measurement or trimming etc., is in progress
6 RQS – ReQuest for Service. When the bit in the Service Request
Enable mask is set with the corresponding bit in the status register
true, this will trigger a service request to the controller.
MSS – Master Summary Status bit. The version of the request for
service bit which appears in the Status Byte.
5 ESB – Event Summary Bit. When unmasked by the ESE register, this
bit will be set whenever the corresponding bit or bits are set in the
Event Status Register.
4 MAV – Message available. The output queue has data to be read.
3 A summary bit from Questionable Data. This bit is not used, so is
always 0.
2 This is a summary bit of error and instrument status messages. True if
any new status information is available.
1 Always 0.
0 Always 0.
Status Summary Bit
Event Summary Bit

Instrument Error &

Operation Status

QUES
MAV
ESB

read by Serial Poll

Service
Request
Generation { Status Bit Register

read by *STB?
Logical OR

Service Request
{ Enable Registert
*SRE <NR1> *SRE

Figure 5-5 Status Byte Register

5.2.6.2 Service Request Enable Register

The service request enable register (SRE) is a mask determining the conditions in which the
SBR will generate a service request. It is bit-wise ANDed with the SBR and if the result is not
5–8 REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232)

zero then bit 6 of the SBR is set (see Figure 5-5). The SRE is set by the *SRE command and
read by the *SRE? command.

5.2.6.3 Standard Event Status Register

The standard event status register (ESR) contains the 8 bits of the operation status report which
is defined in IEEE 488.2. If one or more event status bit is set to ‘1’ and their enable bits are
also ‘1’, bit 5 (called ESB) of the status register byte is set to ‘1’.
Each bit of the standard event status register is shown below.

BIT Name Meaning (True = ‘1’)

7 Power On (PON) True when the instrument power supply has been turned OFF
and then ON since the last time this register was read.
6 User Request (URQ) Not used. Always 0.
5 Command Error (CME) True if the following command errors occur:
An IEEE 488.2 syntax error occurred.
The device received a Group Execute Trigger (GET) inside a
program message.
4 Execution Error (EXE) True when a parameter following a header of a GPIB
command was evaluated by the instrument as being outside
of its legal input range or is otherwise inconsistent with the
instrument’s capabilities.
3 Device Dependent Error True when any bit is set in the Encoded Message Register.
(DDE)
2 Query Error (QYE) True when attempting to read data from the output buffer in
which no data was present, or when the data was lost.
1 Request Control (RQC) Not used. Always 0.
0 Operation Complete True when the instrument has completed all selected pending
(OPC) operations before sending the *OPC command

Figure 5-6 Standard Event Status Register

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Device Dependant Error

Operation Complete
Request Control
Command Error

Execution Error
User Request

Query Error
Power On
Standard Event
Enable Register
*ESR?

Logical OR

Standard Event
Summary Message Enable Register
*ESE <NR1> *ESE?
Event Summary Bit (ESB)
(Bit 5 of Status Byte Register)

Figure 5-7 Event Status Byte Register

5.2.6.4 Event Status Enable Register

The event status enable register (ESE) is a mask determining the conditions in which the ESR
will set bit 5 of the SBR. It is bit-wise ANDed with the ESR and if the result is not zero then
ESB (bit 5) of the SBR is set (see Figure 5-7). Thus any event affecting the ESR can be made to
generate a Service Request in conjunction with the ERE and the SRE.
The event status enable is set by the *ESE command and read by the *ESE? command.
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:STATus:OPERation:CONdition?
:STATus:OPERation:EVENt?
STATus:OPERation:ENABle <NR1>

Calibrating 0
Settling 1
Ranging 2 Event register is updated on
transition of condition register.
3
Measuring 4 Event register is masked by
5 the enable register then ORed
into a summary bit.
6
7 Bit 7 of Status Byte
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Always Zero 15

Figure 5-8 Standard Operation Status Group

5.2.6.5 Standard Operation Status Group

The standard operation status group provides information about the state of the measurement
systems in the instrument. This status group is accessed through the STATus subsystem.
Standard operation status includes a condition register, event register, and an enable register.
Figure 5-8 illustrates the structure of standard operation status.

5.2.6.6 Standard Operation Status Condition Register

This is a 16-bit register gathering information about the state of the measurement systems in an
instrument. According to SCPI recommendation, we define:

BIT Meaning (True = ‘1’)

0 Calibrating bit which is true when S/C trimming, O/C trimming,

or calibrating is in progress, and otherwise reset.
4 Measuring bit which is true when measurement is in progress, and
otherwise reset.

Other bits are unused and are 0.

5.2.6.7 Standard Operation Status Event Register

This is a 16-bit register; each event bit in the event register corresponds to a condition bit in the
standard operation status condition register. According to SCPI recommendation, we define:
 REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) 5–11

BIT Meaning (True = ‘1’)

0 True when S/C trimming, O/C trimming, or calibration measurement is
completed.
4 Set true when single shot measurement is completed.

Other bits are uncommitted and are always 0.

5.2.7 Common Commands

Common commands are listed below. Their detailed description will be given later.

Command Name Description

*CLS Clear Status Clears the Event Status Register and associated
status data structure.
*ESE <NR1> Event Status Enable Sets the Event Status Enable Register to the value
of the data following the command.
*ESE? Event Status Enable Returns the current contents of the Standard Event
Query Status Enable Register as an integer in the range 0 to
255.
*ESR? Event Status Register Returns the current contents of the Standard Event
Query Status Register as an integer in the range 0 to 255.
It also clears ESR.
*SRE <NR1> Service Request Enable Sets the Service Request Enable Register to the
value following the command. The register is set
except that bit 6 is ignored.
*SRE? Service Request Enable Returns the current contents of the Service Request
Query Enable Register as an integer in the range 0 to 63 and
128 to 255.
*STB? Status Byte Query Returns the current contents of the Status Byte with
the Master Summary bits as an integer in the range
0 to 255. Bit 6 represents Master Summary Status
rather than Request Service.
*IDN? Identification Query Returns the data identifying the instrument. (e.g. the data
output will be: ‘Wayne Kerr,4310,0,1.0’ where the first
field is the manufacturer, then the model number, then a
zero and the software revision number: here represented
as Issue 1.0).
*RST Reset Resets the instrument to a default setting. This
command is equivalent to a power-up reset.
*TRG Trigger Triggers a direct measurement, but does not return
the results to the controller. This is the same as a
GET (Group Execute Trigger) command.
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Command Name Description

*OPT? Option Identification Returns the hardware options installed in the
Query instrument.
*OPC Operation Complete Sets the OPC bit of the ESR register.
Command
*OPC? Operation Complete Always returns 1 as instrument commands are
Query always processed sequentially.
*WAI Wait-to-continue Command has no effect as commands are processed
sequentially.

5.2.8 Standard Operation Status Commands

Refer to section 5.2.6 for an explanation of the following commands.

Command Description Query

Read Status
Operation Condition :STATus:OPERation:CON?
register.
Read Status
Operation :STATus:OPERation:EVENt?
Event register
Set Status Operation
:STATus:OPERation:ENABle <NR1>
Enable Register
Read Encoded
:MESSage?
Message Register
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5.3 4300 Device-Specific Commands

The sub-system commands are grouped in different modes similar to the local operation. The
recommended discipline to control the instrument under GPIB and RS-232 is to select the type
of test first, then change the measurement conditions. Trying to change measurement conditions
which are not in the present mode and type of test will be rejected and return an error flag.

5.3.1 Command Summary

Command Summary Page

:MEAS:TRIGger Trigger an AC or Rdc measurement. 5–14

:MEAS:FREQuency <real> Set frequency of AC measurement. 5–14

:MEAS:FREQuency? Frequency query. 5–14

:MEAS:LEVel <real> Set drive level for currently selected test. 5–14

:MEAS:LEVel? Drive level query. 5–14

:MEAS:SPEED <disc> Select measurement speed. 5–15

:MEAS:SPEED? Speed query. 5–15

:MEAS:RANGE <disc> Select auto-ranging or range-hold on range N. 5–15

:MEAS:RANGE? Range query. 5–15

:MEAS:EQU-CCT <disc> Select equivalent circuit. 5–16

:MEAS:EQU-CCT? Equivalent circuit query. 5–16

:MEAS:FUNC1 Select first measurement function. 5–16

:MEAS:FUNC2 Select second measurement function 5-17

:MEAS:FUNC1? First measurement function query 5-18

:MEAS:FUNC2? Second measurement function query 5-19

:CAL:OC-TRIM <integer> Perform open circuit trimming. 5–20

:CAL:SC-TRIM <integer> Perform short circuit trimming. 5–20

:CAL:RES? Returns the result of the calibration performed. 5–20

:TRIGger Trigger a measurement in the current mode. 5–21

Returns the display as a windows compatible

:DUMP-BMP 5–21
bitmap.
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MEASUREMENT MODE

:MEAS:TRIGger
Trigger a measurement using the current settings.

Parameters:
None.

Response:
For AC measurements the response will be the first and second measurements separated by
a comma.
Example: 68.860E-9 , 13.0E+6
For Rdc measurements the response will be a single measurement result.
Example: 6.2295E+3

:MEAS:FREQuency <real> :MEAS:FREQuency?

Set frequency of AC measurement. Returns the current AC test frequency.

Parameters: Parameters:
The required frequency in Hertz. The None.
unit suffix ‘Hz’ is optional.
Response:
Example: MEAS:FREQ 1000
Returns the current test frequency in
sets the test frequency to 1kHz.
engineering format.
Response: Example: +.10000000E+04
None. for a test frequency of 1kHz.

:MEAS:LEVel <real> :MEAS:LEVel?

Set drive level for currently selected test. Drive level query.

Parameters: Parameters:
For AC tests supply the required drive None.
level in either Volts or Amps.
Response:
Example: MEAS:LEV 1.2
Returns the current test level in
will select drive levels of 1.2V.
engineering format.
Example: +.20000000E-01
Response: for a test level of 20mV.
None.
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MEASUREMENT MODE

:MEAS:SPEED <disc> :MEAS:SPEED?

Select the required measurement speed. Returns the current test speed.

Parameters: Parameters:
MAX Maximum speed. None.
FAST Fast speed.
Response:
MED Medium speed.
Returns the test speed as an integer
SLOW Slow speed. according to the table:
Example: :MEAS:SPEED SLOW 0 Maximum
will select slow speed for 1 Fast
measurements.
2 Medium
Response: 3 Slow
None. Example: 1
indicates that Fast measurements are
selected.

:MEAS:RANGE <disc> :MEAS:RANGE?

Select the required measurement range Returns the current measurement range.
condition for AC and RDC tests.
Parameters:
Parameters:
None.
The following parameters are valid:
Response:
AUTO Auto-ranging.
Returns the measurement range as an
1 to 8 Range 1 to 8
integer according to this table:
Example: MEAS:RANGE 1
0 Auto-ranging.
MEAS:RANGE AUTO 1-8 Current measurement range.
will select range 1 and auto-ranging
Example: 0
respectively.
indicates that auto ranging is selected.
Response:
None.
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MEASUREMENT MODE

:MEAS:EQU-CCT <disc> :MEAS:EQU-CCT?

Select the equivalent circuit type for AC Returns the currently selected equivalent
tests. circuit.

Parameters: Parameters:
The following parameters are valid: None.
SER Series equivalent circuit.
Response:
PAR Parallel equivalent circuit.
Returns the equivalent circuit flag
Example: :MEAS:EQU-CCT SER according to this table:
will select the series equivalent circuit. 0 Parallel.
1 Series.
Response:
Example: 0
None.
indicates the parallel equivalent circuit
is selected.

:MEAS:FUNC1
Select first measurement function (Func 1).
:MEAS:FUNC1 C Capacitance
:MEAS:FUNC1 L Inductance
:MEAS:FUNC1 X Reactance
:MEAS:FUNC1 B Susceptance
:MEAS:FUNC1 Z Impedance
:MEAS:FUNC1 Y Admittance
:MEAS:FUNC1 Q Quality factor
:MEAS:FUNC1 D Dissipation factor
:MEAS:FUNC1 R Resistance
:MEAS:FUNC1 G Conductance
:MEAS:FUNC1 A Phase Angle
:MEAS:FUNC1 RDC DC Resistance

Example: :MEAS:FUNC1 C
will select Capacitance.

Response:
None.
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MEASUREMENT MODE

:MEAS:FUNC2
Select second measurement function (Func 2).
:MEAS:FUNC2 C Capacitance
:MEAS:FUNC2 L Inductance
:MEAS:FUNC2 X Reactance
:MEAS:FUNC2 B Susceptance
:MEAS:FUNC2 Z Impedance
:MEAS:FUNC2 Y Admittance
:MEAS:FUNC2 Q Quality factor
:MEAS:FUNC2 D Dissipation factor
:MEAS:FUNC2 R Resistance
:MEAS:FUNC2 G Conductance
:MEAS:FUNC2 A Phase Angle

Example: :MEAS:FUNC2 D
will select Dissipation factor.

Response:
None.
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MEASUREMENT MODE

:MEAS:FUNC1?
First measurement function (Func 1) query.
Parameters:
None
Response:
Returns the measurement type according to this table:
0 Capacitance
1 Inductance
2 Reactance
3 Susceptance
4 Impedance
5 Admittance
6 Quality factor
7 Dissipation factor
8 Resistance
9 Conductance
10 Phase Angle
11 DC Resistance
Example: 4
indicates that the first measurement is impedance (Z)
 REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) 5–19

MEASUREMENT MODE

:MEAS:FUNC2?
Second measurement function (Func 2) query.
Parameters:
None
Response:
Returns the measurement type according to this table:
0 Capacitance
1 Inductance
2 Reactance
3 Susceptance
4 Impedance
5 Admittance
6 Quality factor
7 Dissipation factor
8 Resistance
9 Conductance
10 Phase Angle
Example: 1
indicates that the second measurement is Inductance (L)
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CALIBRATE MODE

:CAL:OC-TRIM <integer>
Perform open circuit trimming.
Parameters:
The required trim type.
4 All frequency
Example: :CAL:OC-TRIM 4
would perform an open circuit trim across the whole frequency range of the unit.

Response:
None.

:CAL:SC-TRIM <integer>
Perform short circuit trimming.
Parameters:
The required trim type.
4 All frequency
Example: :CAL:SC-TRIM 4
would perform a short circuit trim across the whole frequency range of the unit.

Response:
None.

:CAL:RES?
Returns the result of the most recent trim or calibration performed.

Parameters:
None.

Response:
The trim flag:
1 Calibration passed.
0 Calibration failed.
Example: 1
would indicate that the last trim or calibration was successful.
 REMOTE CONTROL (GPIB & RS-232) 5–21

ROOT COMMANDS

:TRIGger
Trigger a measurement in the current mode.

Parameters:
None.

Response:
The measurement result depending on the mode.

:DUMP-BMP
This command does not work when using RS-232.
Returns the display pixel data in windows compatible bitmap (.bmp) file.

Parameters:
None.

Response:
None.
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6. BINNING

6.1 OVERVIEW
Binning allows components to be measured and then sorted into bins according to limits set by the
user. The 4300 Binning function allows three types of limits (Bin Types) to be defined, depending
on the number of parameters being measured. The Binning function is an option for the 4300 and
there are two versions available, /B1 (outputs non-isolated) and /B2 (outputs isolated). Throughout
this section, TERM1 and Func 1 mean the same, as do TERM 2 and Func 2.

6.2 BIN TYPES

Binning can be performed using the Term 1 and Term 2 measurements in three different ways:

Bin Type TERM1 TERM2 PASS/FAIL signal

One Term Sort into 3 bins Not used BIN 0 = PASS
One Term Dual Limits Term 1 same as Term 2: sort into 5 bins BIN 0, 3 & 4 = PASS
Two Term Term1 & Term 2 any parameter: sort into 5 BIN 0 = PASS
bins

6.2.1 ONE TERM BIN TYPE

One Term binning only uses the TERM1 measurement with a Low Limit (LL1) and a High Limit
(HL1) to bin:

TERM1 magnitude
L

TERM1 BIN 1 BIN 0 BIN 2

Low Limit LL1 High Limit HL1

TERM2 Term 2 measurement not used

TERM2 magnitude

Figure 6-1 One Term Bin Type diagram

6–2 BINNING

One Term binning can also be illustrated using the following diagram:

TERM1
BIN2
HL1
BIN0

LL1
BIN1
TERM2

Figure 6-2 One Term Bin Type two axis diagram

The following flow chart shows the decision process used to sort the DUT into bins:

Measurement
complete

TERM1 < LL1 TERM1 > HL1

BIN 1 TERM1 value BIN 2

ELSE

BIN 0

Figure 6-3 One Term Bin Type flow chart

An example of One Term binning:

TERM1 measures Rs TERM2 measures Ls
TERM1 Low Limit (LL1) set to 0.9Ω
TERM1 High Limit (HL1) set to 1.1Ω

TERM1 value TERM2 value BIN PASS/FAIL

<0.9Ω 1 FAIL
Between 0.9Ω and 1.1Ω ANY 0 PASS
>1.1Ω 2 FAIL
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6.2.2 ONE TERM DUAL LIMITS BIN TYPE

One Term Dual Limits uses the 4300’s ability to set TERM1 & TERM2 to the same parameter.
This results in the same measurement being displayed twice, once as TERM1 and once as
TERM2. This means that two sets of limits can be applied to the one measurement, and more
bins can be used for increased information. A typical use for this feature is to bin using two
tolerance bands. The example below bins capacitors using ±5% and ±2% tolerances.
The following explanation still use TERM 1 and TERM 2, but for One Term Dual Limits
binning, TERM 1 and TERM 2 are the same measurement.
Two sets of limits are set, and LL2 and HL2 must lie within the region defined by LL1 and
HL1.

TERM1 magnitude
LL1 HL1

TERM1 BIN 1 USE TERM 2 BIN 2

Low Limit High Limit

TERM2 BIN 0

LL2 HL2
BIN 3 BIN 4

TERM2 magnitude

Figure 6-4 One Term Dual Limits Bin Type diagram

One Term Dual Limits binning can also be illustrated using the following diagram:

TERM1
BIN2
HL1
BIN4
HL2
BIN0

LL2
BIN3
LL1
BIN1
TERM2 ≡ TERM1

Figure 6-5 One Term Dual Limits Bin Type two axis diagram
6–4 BINNING

The following flow chart shows the decision process used to sort the DUT into bins:

Measurement
complete

TERM1 < LL1 TERM1 > HL1

BIN 1 TERM1 value BIN 2

ELSE

TERM2 < LL2 TERM2 > HL2

BIN 3 TERM2 value BIN 4

ELSE

BIN 0

Figure 6-6 One Term Dual Limts Bin Type flow chart

An example of One Term Dual Limits binning:

TERM1 measures Cp TERM2 measures Cp
Nominal set to1nF
TERM1 Low Limit (LL1) set to -5% TERM2 Low Limit (LL2) set to -1%
TERM1 High Limit (HL1) =set to +5% TERM2 High Limit (HL2) set to +1%

TERM1 value TERM2 value BIN PASS/FAIL

<0.95nF - 1 FAIL
Between 0.95 & 0.99nF 3 PASS
Between 0.95 & 1.05nF Between 0.99 & 1.01nF 0 PASS
Between 1.01 & 1.05nF 4 PASS
>1.05nF - 2 FAIL
 BINNING 6–5

6.2.3 TWO TERM BIN TYPE

Two Term binning uses TERM1 and TERM2 measurements. TERM1 and TERM2 can be
different parameters. The TERM1 measurement uses a Low Limit (LL1) and a High Limit
(HL1) and the TERM2 measurement uses a Low Limit (LL2) and a High Limit (HL2).

TERM1 magnitude
LL1 HL1

TERM1 BIN 1 USE TERM2 BIN 2

Low Limit High Limit

TERM2 BIN 3 BIN 0 BIN 4

LL2 HL2
TERM2 magnitude

Figure 6-7 One Term Dual Limits Bin Type diagram

Two Term binning can also be illustrated using the following diagram:

TERM1
BIN2
HL1
BIN3 BIN0 BIN4

LL1
BIN1
TERM2
LL2 HL2

Figure 6-8 Two Term Bin Type two axis diagram

6–6 BINNING

The following flow chart shows the decision process used to sort the DUT into bins:

Measurement
complete

TERM1 < LL1 TERM1 > HL1

BIN1 TERM1 value BIN2

ELSE

TERM2 < LL2 TERM2 > HL2

BIN3 TERM2 value BIN4

ELSE

BIN0

Figure 6-9 Two Term Bin Type flow chart

An example of Two Term binning:

Example: TERM1 measures Rs TERM2 measures Ls
TERM1 Low Limit (LL1) set to 0.9Ω TERM2 Low Limit (LL2) set to 4.23µH
TERM1 High Limit (HL1) set to 1.1Ω TERM2 High Limit (HL2) set to 5.17µH

TERM1 value TERM2 value BIN PASS/FAIL

<0.9Ω ANY 1 FAIL
<4.23µH 3 FAIL
Between 0.9Ω & 1.1Ω Between 4.23µH & 5.17µH 0 PASS
>5.17µH 4 FAIL
>1.1Ω ANY 2 FAIL
 BINNING 6–7

6.3 SIGNALS
B1 version: All signals are non-isolated
B2 version: All signals are isolated using opto-couplers
Test result outputs and control outputs are identical for B1 and B2 versions

6.3.1 CONTROL INPUT:

B1 version: TRIG
B2 version: Trigger input +ve pin
Trigger input –ve pin

6.3.2 TEST RESULT OUTPUT:

5 BIN’s (numbered 0 to 4) for valid measurements
BIN 9 used for O/R (Out of Range) measurements
Pass/Fail output

6.3.3 CONTROL OUTPUT:

BUSY
BDA (Binning Data Available)

6.3.4 ELECTRICAL RATINGS

B1 version (non-isolated):

Parameter Specification
Output High: >4.0V
Output Low: <1.0V
Input High: >3.5V
Input Low: <1.5V
Drive capability (low) 10mA sink
Drive capability (high) 30µA source
6–8 BINNING

B2 version (isolated):

Parameter Specification
Output On State current: Up to 10mA at +24V
Output Off State current: <0.5mA
Output On State voltage: Input voltage -1.5V at 10mA
Input High current >3mA
Input Low current <1.25mA
Input High Voltage: >15.4V
Input Low Voltage: <8.0V

6.3.5 TIMING DIAGRAM:

Period:
Waiting for
Signal Waiting for trigger Trigger Measuring Maths TX trigger

TRIG

BUSY

BDA

Event 1 2 3 4 5 6

Time (Not to scale)

Figure 6-10 Binning Timing diagram

 BINNING 6–9

Event Description
1 TRIG goes LO to indicate that the DUT is in position and ready for a binning
cycle
2 BUSY goes LO to acknowledge Event 1 and also to indicate the DUT is being
measured
3 TRIG goes HI to acknowledge Event 2. BUSY stays LO to indicate the DUT is
being measured
4 BUSY goes HI at the end of the measuring period to indicate that the DUT can
be removed from the handler and the next DUT attached. BDA goes HI at the
start of the Maths period to indicate that the BIN lines are invalid
5 BDA goes LO to indicate that the result of the Maths period is now available on
the BIN lines
6 TX period is used for the transmission of measurement & results data by remote
control in real time (if required by user). Otherwise TX period can be ignored.

The two output signal lines, BUSY and BDA will at any time assume one of the four following
different states:

1. Null State. BUSY LO and BDA HI in this state. The 4300 enters this state at power-up.
When the Null State is detected by external hardware, it must be assumed that the signals
on the BIN lines are invalid and should be ignored.

2. Ready For Trigger State. BUSY is HI and BDA is LO in this state. All BIN lines will be
unchanged. If the previous state was Null State, then all BIN lines will be LO, meaning no
bin selected, even though the BDA line suggests that valid bin data is present. When the
4300 receives a trigger, it will respond by entering the Busy State.

3. Busy State. Both BUSY and BDA lines are LO in this state.

4. Not Busy State. Both BUSY and BDA are HI and all BIN lines are LO in this state. The
4300 has finished measuring the DUT and it may be removed and replaced by the next
DUT. However the 4300 still has perform the Maths period so all the BIN lines are made
invalid.
At power up, the 4300 recognizes if the B1 or B2 Bin Handler option is fitted, and takes the
BUSY line LO and the BDA and all BIN lines HI.
Measurements may be triggered by pressing the Trigger key on the front panel or taking the
TRIG line LO. If a measurement is in progress when the 4300 is triggered, the measurement is
aborted and a new measurement started.
6–10 BINNING

6.4 SORT
The SORT page shows the measurement after a trigger is received. It also shows the resulting
Bin, the total number of components tested, the type of Binning and the measurement
conditions. A typical screen is shown below:

Figure 6-11 Sort Screen

6.5 COUNT
The Count Screen is used to shows the totals in each bin. A typical screen is shown below.

Figure 6-12 Count Screen

 4300 LCR Meter Specification 7–1

7. 4300 LCR METER SPECIFICATION

Wayne Kerr Electronics reserves the right to change this specification without notice

7.1 Measurement Parameters

7.1.1 AC Functions
Two parameters can be displayed at the same time as Function 1 and Function 2. Any of the
parameters can be selected and displayed on the instrument using the following letter:

Parameter Letter Parameter Letter

Impedance Z Phase Angle A
Capacitance C Dissipation Factor D
Inductance L Quality Factor Q
AC Resistance R Conductance G
Susceptance B Reactance X
Admittance Y

The following display formats are available:

7.1.2 Series or Parallel Equivalent Circuit

C, D, L, Q, R, G, B, and X – any combination (both as series or both as parallel)

7.1.3 Polar Form

Z + Phase Angle, Y + Phase Angle

7.1.4 DC Function
DC Resistance (Rdc) - Function 1 only

7.2 AC Drive Signal

7.2.1 Frequency Range and Points

Model Frequency Range Number of frequency points
4310 20Hz to 100kHz 557
4320 20Hz to 200kHz 577
4350 20Hz to 500kHz 637
43100 20Hz to 1MHz 737
7–2 4300 LCR Meter Specification

7.2.2 Frequency Accuracy

Frequency Accuracy
20Hz to 495Hz ±0.0075% (75ppm)
≥500Hz ±0.005% (50ppm)

7.2.3 Frequency Step Size

Frequency Step Size
20Hz to 1kHz 5Hz
1kHz to 10kHz 50Hz
10kHz to 100kHz 500Hz
100kHz to 1MHz 5kHz

7.2.4 AC Drive Level

Number of AC
AC Drive Drive Range Detail
Drive levels
Voltage 10mV to 2V into open circuit 200
Current 100µA to 20mA into short circuit 200

7.2.5 Source Impedance

100Ω ±1%

7.2.6 DC Drive Level (Rdc)

Drive Range Detail Number of DC
DC Drive
Drive levels
Voltage 1V or 2V into open circuit 2

7.2.7 DC Bias Voltage

A DC bias voltage derived from an internal or external source can be applied to capacitors
during AC measurements.

7.2.7.1 Internal
DC bias of 2V ±5%.
Peak short circuit current <10mA
 4300 LCR Meter Specification 7–3

7.2.7.2 External
External bias of up to ±40V is provided by connecting an external power supply to the rear
panel bias terminals. Peak short circuit current < 0.26A
A resettable trip protects the bias circuit against a continuous short circuit.

7.3 Measurement Speed

There are four selectable speeds for all measurement functions. Selecting slower measurement
speed increases reading resolution and reduces measurement noise by averaging.
The fastest measurement time (defined as the time from trigger to end of measurement in bin
handler mode) is 20ms, subject to certain measurement conditions.
The following measurement times (includes keyboard scan and display update) are for AC
measurements ≥ 1kHz and for Rdc.

Speed Measurement Time Suggested Application

Maximum 72ms automatic sorting
Fast 108ms non-critical measurements
Medium 253ms improved resolution
best resolution and enhanced
Slow 445ms
supply frequency rejection

7.4 Measurement Range

Parameter Range
R, Z , X 0.01mΩ to >1GΩ 10-5 to >109Ω
G, Y, B 0.1nS to >2kS 10-10 to >2x103S
L 1nH to >2kH 10-9 to >2x103H
C 0.01pF to >1F 10-14 to >1F
D, Q 0.0001 to 9999.9 10-4 to 9.9999x104
Rdc 0.1mΩ to >100MΩ 10-4 to >108Ω
7–4 4300 LCR Meter Specification

7.5 Modes Of Operation

7.5.1 Measurement
Single and repetitive measurements of any two parameters displayed as Function 1 and
Function 2.
Analogue scale with configurable Hi/Lo limits giving PASS/FAIL indication.

7.5.2 Binning (Option)

B1 version: All signals are non-isolated
B2 version: All signals are isolated using opto-couplers
Test result outputs and control outputs are identical for B1 and B2 versions

7.5.2.1 CONTROL INPUT:

B1 version: TRIG
B2 version: Trigger input +ve pin
Trigger input –ve pin

7.5.2.2 TEST RESULT OUTPUT:

5 BIN’s (numbered 0 to 4) for valid measurements
BIN 9 used for O/R (Out of Range) measurements
Pass/Fail output

7.5.2.3 CONTROL OUTPUT:

BUSY
BDA (Binning Data Available)

7.5.2.4 ELECTRICAL RATINGS

B1 version (non-isolated):

Parameter Specification
Output High: >4.0V
Output Low: <1.0V
Input High: >3.5V
Input Low: <1.5V
Drive capability (low) 10mA sink
Drive capability (high) 30µA source
 4300 LCR Meter Specification 7–5

B2 version (isolated):

Parameter Specification
Output On State current: Up to 10mA at +24V
Output Off State current: <0.5mA
Output On State voltage: Input voltage -1.5V at 10mA
Input High current >3mA
Input Low current <1.25mA
Input High Voltage: >15.4V
Input Low Voltage: <8.0V

7.5.3 Save and Recall

20 different measurement set-ups can be saved and recalled

7.6 Measurement Connections

4 front panel BNC connectors permit 4-terminal connections with the screens at ground
potential.
Terminals withstand connection of charged capacitor up to following limits:
• a capacitor charged to between 50V and 500V with a stored energy of less than 0.25J,
either polarity.

7.7 Measurement Accuracy

Iso-accuracy charts define the specified accuracies, over the available frequency band and
impedance range. All curves assume that Slow measurement speed is used, that the instrument
has been trimmed at the frequency used for measurements, that factory calibration is valid and
that the component under test is pure.
For above and below the ranges indicated in the following charts, the accuracy degrades
linearly with increasing/decreasing DUT value.
7–6 4300 LCR Meter Specification

7.7.1 R/ G / Y / Z Accuracy Chart

4300 Impedance Measurement Accuracy

Conditions
AC Drive Level:
10%
1V/10mA
5%
Speed: Slow
100M Instrument trimmed at
measurement
2%
frequency.
1% Q: ≤0.1
Fixture: 1EV1006
10M 0.5% Temperature range:
25 +/-5ºC
0.2%
Supply frequency
rejection may also
0.1%
cause additional
1M
unquantifiable errors
dependent on lead
layout, particularly at
frequencies below
600Hz and at lower AC
100k drive levels.

For impure
components, and for
measurements of the
highest and lowest
Impedance Z (Ω)
Ω)

10k
available ranges, full
accuracy expressions,
shown below, apply.
If 1 > Q > 0.1, multiply
R accuracy by (1+Q).
1k

Conductance (G)
Find accuracy for
equivalent R value
from R = 1/G
100
Admittance (Y)
Find accuracy for
equivalent Z value from
Z = 1/Y.
10

0.1%

1
0.2%

0.5%

1%
100m

2%

5%

10m 10%

20 100 1K 10K 100K 200K 500K 1M

Frequency (Hz)
 4300 LCR Meter Specification 7–7

7.7.2 Rdc Accuracy

Resistance Range Accuracy
10Ω to 1MΩ ±0.2%

7.8 General

7.8.1 AC Input
Parameter Specification
Voltage 90 to 264V AC autoranging
Frequency 45 to 63Hz
Power 15W max
Input fuse* rating 1.6A T HRC
*The input fuse is in the fuse holder drawer integral to the IEC input connector.

7.8.2 Display
High contrast black and white LCD module 3.8” 1/4VGA (320 x 240 pixels) with CPL back
lighting.

7.8.3 Remote Control

RS232C
GPIB IEEE-488.2 (SCPI 1992.0)

7.8.4 Remote Trigger

Rear panel BNC with internal pull-up, operates on logic low or contact closure.

7.8.5 Mechanical
Parameter Specification
Height 104mm (4.1")
Width 322mm (12.7")
Depth 285mm (11.2")
Weight 3kg (6.6lbs)
7–8 4300 LCR Meter Specification

7.9 Environmental conditions

This equipment is intended for indoor use only in a non-explosive and non-corrosive atmosphere.

7.9.1 Temperature Range

Parameter Specification
Storage -40°C to +70°C
Operating 0°C to 40°C
Normal accuracy 18°C to 28°C (1)
(1)
See section 1.8—Accuracy Chart for full specification.

7.9.2 Relative Humidity

Up to 80% non-condensing.

7.9.3 Altitude
Up to 2000m.

7.9.4 Installation Category

II in accordance with IEC664.

7.9.5 Pollution Degree

2 (mainly non-conductive).

7.9.6 Safety
Complies with the requirements of EN61010-1.

7.9.7 EMC
Complies with EN61326 for emissions and immunity.
 Theory Reference 8–1

8. THEORY REFERENCE

8.1 Abbreviations
B Susceptance (= 1/X) R Resistance
C Capacitance X Reactance
D Dissipation factor (tan δ) Y Admittance (= 1/Z)
E Voltage Z Impedance
G Conductance (= 1/R) ω 2π x frequency
I Current
L Inductance Subscript s (s) = series
Q Quality (magnification) factor Subscript p (p) = parallel

8.2 Formulae
E
Z = (all terms complex)
I
I 1
Y = =
E Z
j
Z s = R + jX = R + jωL = R -
ωC

Zs = (R 2
+ X2 )

RX
Zp =
(R 2
+ X2 )

j
Yp = G + jB = G + jωC = G -
ωL

Yp = (G 2
+ B2 )

GB
Ys =
(G 2
+ B2 )

1 1
where XL = ωL XC = BC = ωC BL =
ωC ωL
ωL S 1
Q = = (series R, L, C values)
RS ωC S R S

RP
Q = = ωC P R P (parallel R, L, C values
ωL P

GP
D = = ωL P G P (parallel G, L, C values)
ωC P
8–2 Theory Reference

RS
D = = ωC S R S (series R, L, C values)
ωL S

1
Note : The value Q = is constant regardless of series/parallel convention
D

8.3 Series/Parallel Conversions

RP R P = R S (1 + Q 2 )
RS =
(1 + Q 2 )
CS
C S = C P (1 + D 2 ) CP =
(1 + D 2 )
LS =
LP  1 
L P = L S 1 + 2 
 1   Q 
1 + 2 
 Q 
Conversions using the above formulae will be valid only at the test frequency.

8.4 Polar Derivations

R S = Z cosθ G P = Y cosθ

X S = Z sinθ B P = Y sinθ

Note that, by convention, +ve angle indicates an inductive impedance or capacitive admittance.
If capacitance is measured as inductance, the L value will be –ve.
If inductance is measured as capacitance, the C value will be –ve.
D = tan δ where δ = (90 – θ)˚ admittance measurement.
1
Q = where δ = (90 – θ)˚ impedance measurement.
tan δ
 Maintenance, Support and Services 9–1

9. MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT AND SERVICES

9.1 Guarantee
The equipment supplied by Wayne Kerr Electronics is guaranteed against defective material
and faulty manufacture for a period of twelve months from the date of dispatch. In the case of
materials or components employed in the equipment but not manufactured by us, we allow the
customer the period of any guarantee extended to us.
If, within the guarantee period, any defect is discovered in the equipment in respect of material
or workmanship and reasonably within our control, we undertake to make good the defect at
our own expense subject to our standard conditions of sale. In exceptional circumstances and at
the discretion of the service manager, a charge for labour and carriage costs incurred may be
made.
Our responsibility is in all cases limited to the cost of making good the defect in the equipment
itself. The guarantee does not extend to third parties, nor does it apply to defects caused by
abnormal conditions of working, accident, misuse, neglect or wear and tear.

9.2 Maintenance

9.2.1 Cleaning
The body of the equipment can be cleaned with a damp lint-free cloth. Should it be required,
weak detergents can be used. No water must enter the equipment. Do not attempt to wash down
internal parts.

9.2.2 Safety Checks

Each year the equipment should be given a simple safety check.

9.2.2.1 Equipment required

25A ground bond tester (e.g. Megger PAT 2)
Insulation tester @ 500V DC (e.g. Megger BM 7)

9.2.2.2 Tests
1) DISCONNECT THE INSTRUMENT FROM THE AC POWER SUPPLY!
2) Inspect the unit and associated wiring for damage e.g. dents or missing parts which might
impair the safety or function of the equipment. Look for any signs of overheating or
evidence that objects might have entered the unit.
3) Ground Bond: Ensure that 25A DC can flow from exposed metal parts of the unit (not
BNC connector outers) to ground with an impedance of less than 100mΩ.
4) Insulation Test: Connect the Live and Neutral of the power cable together and test the
insulation between this point and the ground at 500V DC. Readings greater than 1MΩ are
acceptable.
9–2 Maintenance, Support and Services

9.3 Support and Service

In the event of difficulty, or apparent circuit malfunction, it is advisable to contact the service
department or your local sales engineer or agent (if overseas) for advice before attempting
repairs.
For repairs and recalibration it is recommended that the complete instrument be returned to one
of the following:
UK USA Asia
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Vinnetrow Road Woburn MA 01801-1744 Guimiao Road,
Chichester Nanshan District,
West Sussex PO20 1QH Shenzhen, Guangdong
China
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When returning the instrument please ensure adequate care is taken with packing and arrange
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