HP / Agilent 4263B LCR Meter

Description

HP 4263B LCR meter is Hewlett-Packard's most cost-effective low-end LCR meter, designed for both component evaluation on the production line and fundamental impedance testing for bench-top applications. The 4263B has five test frequencies that allow you to simulate testing under the correct conditions: 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, and 100 kHz. An optional 20 kHz test frequency can be added to those five frequencies Option 002).

High-Speed Measurements

The 4263B can boost throughput with a measurement speed of 25 ms at any test frequency. This ability improves the throughput of electrolytic capacitor and transformer testing. The 4263B can check the contact condition between the test terminals and the device-under-test (DUT). This function ensures the reliability of PASS/FAIL testing with automatic handlers in production. The quick recovery system of the 4263B improves throughput. Normal operation is resumed the instant a faulty DUT is removed from the handler, so the handler can always be operated at its full speed.

Electrolytic Capacitor Measurements

The 4263B's accuracy and wide measurement range are the right tools to make precise measurements of electrolytic capacitors. Charged capacitors can discharge through the front end and destroy an instrument. The 4263B's front end is designed for protection and maintains test integrity.

Transformer Parameter Measurements

With the 4263B's ability to make turns ratio (N), mutual inductance (M), and dc resistance (DCR) measurements, data calculations and changing test setups are no longer time-consuming tasks (Option 001). The flexible signal level setting and the voltage-and-current monitor function facilitate the use of the H4263B for level dependent DUTs, such as core inductors.

 

Features

  • 0.1% basic accuracy
  • 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz test frequencies
  • 20 m to 1 Vrms in 5m Vrms steps
  • Test signal level monitor function
  • High-speed measurement: 25 ms
  • High-speed contact check
  • Wide capacitance test range
  • Transformer parameter measurements (optional)
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Specifications

Measurement Functions 

Measurement Parameters 

|Z|, |Y|, q, R, X, G, B, L, C, Q, D, ESR

Opt. 001: Add DCR (dc resistance), N (turns ratio), and M (mutual inductance) measurement.

Measurement Circuit Mode

Series and parallel

Mathematical Functions

Deviation and percent deviation

Test Cable Lengths

0 m, 1 m, 2 m, 4 m (freq. = 100/120/1k Hz); 0 m, 1 m, 2 m (freq. = 10k/20k Hz); 0 m, 1 m (freq.= 100 kHz)

Test Signal Information

Test Frequency

100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, and 100 kHz

Opt. 002: Add 20 kHz test frequency

Frequency Accuracy

± 0.01% (freq. = 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, (20 kHz, 100 kHz), ± 1% (freq. = 120 Hz)

Output Impedance

100 Ω  ± 10%, 25 Ω  ± 10% (± 1 Ω  range)

AC Test Signal Level

20 m to 1 Vrms in 5m Vrms steps

Accuracy

± (10% + 10 mV)

Internal dc Bias

Level: 1.5 and 2 V

Accuracy: ± (5% + 2 mV)

External dc Bias

0 to +2.5 V

Measurement Range

Parameter

Measurement Range

|Z|, R, X

1 mΩ  to 100 MΩ

|Y|, G, B

10 nS to 1000 S

C

1 pF to 1 F

L

10 nH to 100 kH

D

0.0001 to 9.9999

Q

0.1 to 9999.9

q

-180° to +180°

DCR

1 mΩ  to 100 MΩ

N

0.9 to 200 (unspecified)

L, M

1 µH to 100 H (unspecified)

D%

-999.99% to +999.99%

Measurement Accuracy

± 0.1% (basic) (for |Z|, R, X, |Y|, G, B, C, L)

Measurement Time

Mode

Time (typical)

Short

25 ms

Medium

65 ms

Long

500 ms

Test Signal Level Monitor

Voltage and current

Front-End Protection

Internal circuit protection when a charged capacitor is connected to the input terminals.  The maximum capacitor voltage is: Vmax = ±/font> (8/C) typical @ Vmax ± 250 V; Vmax = ± (2/C) typical @ Vmax ± 1000 V, C is in Farads.

Display Digits

3, 4, or 5 (selectable)

Correction Function

Zero OPEN/SHORT

Eliminates measurement errors due to stray parasitic impedances in the test fixtures.

Load

Improves measurement accuracy by using a calibrated device as a reference.

Comparator Function

HIGH/IN/LOW for each primary measurement parameter and secondary measurement parameter.

Contact Check Function

Contact failure between the test fixture and device can be detected.  Additional time for contact check: 5 ms.

Other Functions

Save/Recall

Ten instrument setups can be saved/recalled from the internal nonvolatile memory.

Continuous Memory Capability

If the instrument is turned off, or if a power failure occurs, instrument settings (except dc bias on/off) are automatically memorized (± 72 hours at 23° ± 5° C).

HP-IB Interface

All control settings, measured values, and comparator information.

Handler Interface

All output signals are negative-logic, optically isolated open collectors.  Output signals include HIGH/IN/LOW, no contact, index, end of measurement, and alarm.  Input signals include keylock and external trigger.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power Requirements

90 to 132 V or 198 to 264 V, 47 to 66 Hz, 45 VA max.

Operating Temperature

0 to 45°C

Size

320 mm W X 100 mm H X 300 mm D (12.6 in X 3.94 in X 11.81 in)

Weight

4.5 kg (9.9 lb)

Key Literature

HP 4263B LCR Meter Product Overview, p/n 5964-6181E

LCR Meters, Impedance Analyzers and Test Fixtures Selection Guide, p/n 5952-1430

 

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