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Condensed Operating Instructions (Continued)
1. Set Test Parameters
• Press [POWER] ON.
• Allow the instrument to warm up for 15 minutes.
• Press [MEAS DISPLAY]
• Set test parameters (frequency, voltage, parameters) using the function & arrow keys.
2. Correction (Zero)
After setting your test parameters, use the correction function of the 1730T LCR Meter
instrument to zero the test leads. With no device connected, connect the appropriate cable to
the front panel BNC connectors. Refer to paragraph 2.6 for cable connections.
With the instrument in MEAS DISPLAY status:
1. Press [MAIN INDEX]
2. Press [CORRECTION]
3. Press [F2] = OPEN (or [F3] = SHORT) to select zero function.
4. Press [F2] = MULTI to select frequency.
5. Follow instructions on display: i.e.: “Open circuit test leads”.
6. Press [TRIGGER] button.
7. Wait while instrument gets CORRECTION value.
8. Press [ANY KEY] to return to MEAS DISPLAY status.
9. Repeat steps 3-8 for SHORT correction.
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Cp : 0.023 pF
FREQ.: 100.0kHz RANGE : 4
CALIB : 3
MEASURED PASS ... 100%
PRESS ANY KEY TO ESCAPE
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Figure COI-2: Correction OPEN & SHORT Configurations