GW Instek LCR-8000G Series - Manual (Page 12)

GETTING STARTED
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Select AC mains frequency (50/60Hz)
Background Although the LCR-8000G works under both 50 and
60Hz power frequencies, we recommend selecting
the frequency that matches the local setting to get
the best measurement precision, especially at
lower frequencies (< 100Hz).
Panel operation 1. Press the Menu key, then F5
(System). The system menu appears.
Menu
F 5
2. Press the Up/Down key and move
the cursor to Line frequency.
: Line frequency 50Hz
3. If necessary, press the Left/Right
key to select the frequency, from 50
to 60Hz or from 60Hz to 50Hz.
: Line frequency 60Hz
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Fixture Connection
Fixture structure
Background The standard fixture is a four-wire type with a
common terminal for screen connection. The outer
terminals (Hforce and Lforce) provide the current
and the inner terminals (Hsense and Lsense)
measures the potential.
Diagram L FORCE L SENSE H SENSE H FORCE
+ –
GND
(Optional)
Description HFORCE Carries the signal current source.
Connected to the + side of the device
under test.
HSENSE Together with Lsense, monitors the
Potential. Connected to the + side of
the device under test.
LSENSE Together with Hsense, monitors the
Potential. Connected to the – side of
the device under test.
LFORCE Accepts the signal current return.
Connected to the – side of the device
under test.
GND If the test component has a large
metal area NOT connected to either
of the terminals, connect the GND
clip to minimize noise level.