Agilent U1730C Series Handheld LCR Meters Take your expectations higher with the latest LCR meters Data Sheet Agilent’s U1730C Series handheld LCR meters allow you to measure at frequencies as high as 100 kHz—a capability typically found only in benchtop meters. Get measurements done faster using the one-touch automatic identification function button which displays component type and more detailed component analysis such as Z, ESR, and DCR. Ideal for testing on the go, these LCR meters operate on a battery that lasts up to 16 hours. With the U1730C Series that is built for your convenience, you can perform quick and basic LCR measurements at an affordable price. It’s a good time to retool your expectations in handheld LCR meters. Features Key features Frequency up to 100 kHz Detailed component analysis • 20,000 counts resolution The test frequency now extends as high as 100 kHz, providing more flexibility to test a wider range of components. A higher test frequency, for example 100 kHz, is useful for applications such as testing aluminum electrolytic capacitors used in switching power supply circuits. The handheld LCR meters allows you to test various component types, including secondary components of Dissipation Factor (D), Quality Factor (Q), and Angle Indication of Impedance (θ). This new handheld series also includes other functions that result in a more detailed component analysis. For example, the built-in Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) function helps you better understand the inherent resistance behavior typically found in capacitors across selected frequencies. DCR is a built-in DC resistance measurement that eliminates the use of a separate digital multimeter (DMM) for component test. • 0.2% basic accuracy • Wide LCR ranges with three to five selectable test frequencies (up to 100 kHz for U1733C) • Auto identification (Ai) automatically determines and displays component type and measurements • Detailed component analysis with DCR, ESR, Z, D, Q, and θ functions • Battery life of 16 hours/ AC-powered • IR-to-USB connectivity for data logging to PC Automated identification With Ai the testing and measuring experience is easy; eliminating unnecessary trial and error time—with just a single push of a button. This unique feature automatically specifies L, C, or R with parallel and series mode, without the need to manually change buttons. Figure 1. Automate the recording of continuous readings when you hook the U1731C/U1732C/U1733C to a PC 2 Take a Closer Look Visible and audible tolerance mode for component sorting Secondary display Maximum, Minimum and Average values recording 20,000 counts resolution Ai helps identify L, C, and R components automatically according to level of impedance Data Hold function to freeze and save measured values ESR function for capacitance series resistance analysis Allows manual or auto ranging to be used interchangeably Auto calculation of Phase Angle, Dissipation Factor, and Quality Factor To select desired test frequency: • U1731C: Up to 1 kHz • U1732C: Up to 10 kHz • U1733C: Up to 100 kHz To select desired Z, L, C, or R function To enable DCR measurement (only in U1733C) To enter rolerance range of 1%, 5%, 10%, and 20% Backlight function to ease viewing in subdued lighting (only in U1732C/U1733C) To enter relative mode and stores display reading as a reference value Figure 2. Front view of the U1733C 3 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Electrical Specifications Accuracy is given as ±(% of reading + counts of least significant digit) at 23 °C ± 5 °C, with relative humidity less than 80%. Please refer to the User Guide about the measuring mode specified for each range of L/C/R, series or parallel mode. Measurements performed at the test socket and necessary Open and Short corrections must prior be done. The accuracy is verified by design and specified type tests. Impedance/Resistance Accuracy = AZ + Offset Range 1 2Ω 20 Ω 1 200 Ω1 Resolution U1731C/U1732C/U1733C U1732C/U1733C U1733C 100 Hz 120 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz DCR 0.0001 Ω 0.7% + 50 0.7% + 50 0.7% + 50 0.7% + 50 1.0% + 50 0.7% + 50 0.001 Ω 0.7% + 8 0.7% + 8 0.7% + 8 0.7% + 8 0.7% + 8 0.7% + 8 0.01 Ω 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 5 0.2% + 3 2000 Ω 0.1 Ω 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 5 0.2% + 3 20 kΩ 0.001 kΩ 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 5 0.2% + 3 200 kΩ 0.01 kΩ 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 5 0.7% + 8 0.5% + 5 2000 kΩ 0.1 kΩ 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 5 0.7% + 5 NA 0.5% + 5 20 MΩ 0.001 MΩ 2.0% + 8 2.0% + 8 2.0% + 8 5.0% + 8 NA 2.0% + 8 200 MΩ 0.01 MΩ 6.0% + 80 6.0% + 80 6.0% + 80 NA NA 6.0% + 80 1. This accuracy for the ranges of 2~ 200 Ω is specified after Math Null which is used to substrate the resistance of test leads and the contact resistance. Notes: a. For the ranges of 20 MΩ and 200 MΩ, the R.H. is specified for < 60% b. Resistance is specified to Q < 10 and D > 0.1, otherwise the accuracy is (AZ + Offset) x √ 1 + Q2 c. Equivalence Series Resistance (ESR) measurement is determined by impedance measurement and range. The maximum display is up to 199.99 kΩ and the accuracy is (AZ + Offset) x √ 1 + Q2 Capacitance Accuracy = AC + Offset Range Resolution U1731C/U1732C/U1733C U1732C/U1733C U1733C 100 Hz 120 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz 20 mF 0.001 mF 0.5% + 8 0.5% + 8 NA NA NA 2000 μF 0.1 μF 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 8 NA NA 200 μF 0.01 μF 0.3% + 3 0.3% + 3 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 8 NA 20 μF 0.001 μF 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 5 5.0% + 10 2000 nF 0.1 nF 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.7% + 10 200 nF 0.01 nF 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 3 0.7% + 10 20 nF 0.001 nF 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 5 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 3 0.7% + 10 2000 pF1 0.1 pF 0.5% + 10 0.5% + 10 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 3 2.0% + 10 200 pF1 0.01 pF NA NA 0.5% + 10 0.8% + 10 2.0% + 10 0.001 pF NA NA NA 1.0% + 20 2.5% + 10 20 pF 1 1. This accuracy for the ranges of 20 pF~2000 pF is specified after Math Null which is used to substrate the stray capacitances for test leads. Notes: a. The accuracy for the ceramic capacitor will be influenced depending on the dielectric constant (K) of the material used to make the ceramic capacitor. For related influence factors, please refer to the Component dependency factors section in the Impedance Measurement Handbook, downloadable for free at http://www.agilent.com/find/lcrmeters 4 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Electrical Specifications Inductance Accuracy = AL + Offset Range Resolution U1731C/U1732C/U1733C U1732C/U1733C U1733C 100 Hz 120 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz 20 μH 0.001 μH NA NA NA 1.0% + 5 2.5% + 20 200 μH 0.01μH NA NA 1.0% + 5 0.7% + 3 2.5% + 20 2000 μH 0.1 μH 0.7% + 10 0.7% + 10 0.5% + 3 0.5% + 3 0.8% + 20 20 mH 0.001 mH 0.5% + 3 0.5% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.3% + 3 0.8% + 10 200 mH 0.01 mH 0.5% + 3 0.5% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 1.0% + 10 2000 mH 0.1 mH 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 5 1.0% + 10 20 H 0.001 H 0.2% + 3 0.2% + 3 0.5% + 5 1.0% + 5 2.0% + 10 200 H 0.01 H 0.7% + 5 0.7% + 5 1.0% + 5 2.0% + 8 NA 2000 H 0.1 H 1.0% + 5 1.0% + 5 2.0% + 8 NA NA Phase Angle of Impedance Range Resolution Accuracy (θe) Condition –180° ~180° 0.1°/1° (AZ + Offset/Zx) x180/π D < 1 or Q > 1 Impedance Zx AZ Offset θe 1999.9 Ω 19999 0.2% 3 ±0.12 ° 199.9 Ω 1999 0.2% 3 ±0.20 ° 19.9 Ω 199 0.2% 3 ±0.98 ° 1.9 Ω 19 0.2% 3 ±9.16 ° Notes: a. Specifications are applicable to all models (U1731C, U1732C, and U1733C) unless specified b. The “AZ” and Offset are the accuracy specified at impedance c. The “π” is approximately 3.14159 Dissipation/Quality Factor Function Range Accuracy (De) Condition Z 0.001~999 AZ + Offset/Zx x 100% + 3 D < 1 or Q > 1 L 0.001~999 AL + Offset/Lx x 100% + 3 D < 1 or Q > 1 C 0.001~999 AC + Offset/Cx x 100% + 3 D < 1 or Q > 1 Capacitance Cx AC Offset De 88.88 μF 8888 0.2% 3 0.203% + 3 Notes: 1. Specifications are applicable to all models (U1731C, U1732C, and U1733C) unless specified 2. The “AZ, AL, AC” and Offset are the accuracy specified at Impedance, Inductance, and Capacitance, respectively 3. The Zx, Lx, and Cx are the display count of the reading. For example, the Cx is 8888 as if the capacitance is 88.88 μF for the range of 200 μF. 4. The Quality Factor is the reciprocal of Dissipation Factor 5 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Electrical Specifications Test Signal Test signal level Test frequency Model Selection Level Accuracy Frequency Accuracy U1731C/U1732C/U1733C 100 Hz 0.74 Vrms 0.05 Vrms 100 Hz 0.01% 120 Hz 0.74 Vrms 0.05 Vrms 120.481 Hz 0.01% 1 kHz 0.74 Vrms 0.05 Vrms 1 kHz 0.01% 10 kHz 0.70 Vrms 0.05 Vrms 10 kHz 0.01% U1732C/1733C U1733C 100 kHz 0.70 Vrms 0.05 Vrms 100 kHz 0.01% DCR +1.235 V 0.05 V NA NA Source Impedance of Impedance/Resistance Measurement Typical source impedance Range U1731C/U1732C/U1733C U1732C/U1733C U1733C 100 Hz 120 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz DCR 2Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 20 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 200 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 2000 Ω 1 kΩ 1 kΩ 1 kΩ 1 kΩ 1 kΩ 1 kΩ 20 kΩ 10 kΩ 10 kΩ 10 kΩ 10 kΩ 1 kΩ 10 kΩ 200 kΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 10 kΩ 1 kΩ 100 kΩ 2000 kΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 10 kΩ NA 100 kΩ 20 MΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ NA 100 kΩ 200 MΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ NA NA 100 kΩ Source Impedance of Capacitance Measurement Typical source impedance Range 20 mF U1732C/U1733C U1733C 100 Hz U1731C/U1732C/U1733C 120 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz 100 Ω 100 Ω NA NA NA 2000 μF 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω NA NA 200 μF 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω NA 20 μF 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 2000 nF 1 kΩ 1 kΩ 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 200 nF 10 kΩ 10 kΩ 1 kΩ 100 Ω 100 Ω 20 nF 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 10 kΩ 1 kΩ 100 Ω 2000 pF 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 10 kΩ 1 kΩ 200 pF NA NA 100 kΩ 10 kΩ 1 kΩ 20 pF NA NA NA 100 kΩ 1 kΩ 6 U1731C/U1732C/U1733C Electrical Specifications Source Impedance of Inductance Measurement Typical source impedance Range U1731C/U1732C/U1733C U1732C/U1733C U1733C 100 Hz 120 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz 20 μH NA NA NA 100 Ω 100 Ω 200 μH NA NA 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 2000 μH 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 20 mH 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 200 mH 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 1 kΩ 1 kΩ 2000 mH 100 Ω 100 Ω 1 kΩ 10 kΩ 1 kΩ 20 H 1 kΩ 1 kΩ 10 kΩ 10 kΩ 1 kΩ 200 H 10 kΩ 10 kΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ NA 2000 H 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ NA NA 7 General Specifications Parameter U1731C U1732C U1733C Measurements Z/L/C/R/D/Q/θ/ESR Z/L/C/R/D/Q/θ/ESR Z/L/C/R/D/Q/θ/ESR/DCR Display Primary display: Maximum display 19,999 counts Secondary display: Maximum display 999 counts Automatic polarity indication Test frequency (Accuracy = ± 0.1% of actual test frequency) 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz Backlight No Yes Yes Test signal level Selection Test signal level Test frequency 100 Hz 0.74 Vrms 100 Hz 120 Hz 0.74 Vrms 120.481 Hz 1 kHz 0.74 Vrms 1 kHz 10 kHz 0.74 Vrms 10 kHz 100 kHz2 0.74 Vrms 100 kHz +1.235 V NA 1 2 DCR Tolerance mode 1%, 5%, 10%, 20% Ranging mode Auto and manual Measurement rate 1 time/second, nominal Response time Approximately 1 second/DUT (Device Under Test) Auto power-off ~0-99 mins without operation Power supply Single standard 9 V battery (alkaline or carbon-zinc) or optional power adaptor Power consumption 225 mVA maximum without backlight Input protection fuse Resettable over-current protection Battery life 16 hours based on alkaline battery ] will appear when voltage drops below ~7.2 V Low battery indicator [ Operating temperature –10 to 55 °C, 0 to 80% R.H. Storage temperature –20 to 70 °C, 0 to 80% R.H. without battery Temperature coefficient 0.1 × (specified accuracy)/°C (from –10 to 18 °C or 28 to 55 °C) Relative humidity Maximum 80% R.H. for temperature up to 30 °C decreasing linearly to 50% R.H. at 55 °C Weight 337 grams with battery Dimensions (H x W x D) 184 mm x 87 mm x 41 mm Safety and EMC Compliance In compliance with EN61010-1 (IEC61010-1:2001) for low voltage directive and Pollution Degree II Environment. Susceptibility and Emissions (EMC): Commercial Limits per EN61326-1 Calibration One-year calibration cycle recommended Warranty • 3 years for main unit • 3 months for standard shipped accessories 1. Only applicable for U1732C/U1733C 2. 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