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Model 3550 LCR Meter Instruction Manual Quick Start Instructions
Instrument Setup for Basic Measurements
To perform basic measurements with the Model 3550, perform the steps below: Refer to
“Operating Instructions” for more details about specific commands or functions of the 3550.
NOTE: The numerals in parentheses reference the Control Command Tables on the previous pages. The
letters in parentheses reference the Settings Summary below:
Perform an open and closed circuit zero correction {Normal correction (9,10), Frequency
limit correction (F), or Spot correction (E)} on the test leads or fixture.
Set DISPLAY A measurement parameters (1)
Set DISPLAY B measurement parameters (2)
Set measurement frequency (7 or 28)
Set measurement mode {Voltage (8 or 29), Constant Voltage (A), or Constant Current (B)}
Set the comparator limits and operation if necessary {Absolute Comparator (C) or Percent
Comparator (D)}
Set the trigger mode {Continuous (21) or One-Shot (22) trigger}
Table 3.4 - Settings Summary
A
To use fixed voltage
mode
Set voltage for fixed voltage mode (14 or 29)
Change to fixed voltage mode (13)
B
To use fixed current
mode
Set current for fixed current mode (16 or 30)
Change to fixed current mode (15)
C
To use absolute
value comparator
Select absolute value comparator (38)
Set comparator lower limit value (23)
Set comparator upper limit value (24)
Turn comparator ON (25)
For comparator setting details, see absolute value
comparator setting instructions.
D
To use percent
comparator
Select percent comparator (39)
Set comparator lower limit value (23)
Set comparator upper limit value (24)
Turn comparator ON (25)
For comparator setting details, see percent
comparator setting instructions.
E
To use spot
correction
Set spot correction frequency (40~42)
Carry out spot-open correction (45)
Carry out spot-short correction (46)
F
To use frequency
limit correction
Set upper frequency limit for correction (44)
Set lower frequency limit for correction (43)
Carry out open correction (9)
Carry out short correction (10)
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