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SAFETY INSTRUCTION
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Power cord for the United Kingdom
When using an LCR-8000G series LCR meter in the United Kingdom,
make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions.
NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Green/ Yellow:
Earth
Blue:
Neutral
Brown:
Live (Phase)
As the colours of the wires in main leads may not correspond with the
coloured marking identified in your plug/appliance, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Green & Yellow must be connected to the Earth
terminal marked with either the letter E, the earth symbol
or coloured
Green/Green & Yellow.
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured Blue or Black.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter L or P or coloured Brown or Red.
If in doubt, consult the instructions provided with the equipment or contact
the supplier.
This cable/appliance should be protected by a suitably rated and approved
HBC mains fuse: refer to the rating information on the equipment and/or
user instructions for details. As a guide, a cable of 0.75mm
2
should be
protected by a 3A or 5A fuse. Larger conductors would normally require
13A types, depending on the connection method used.
Any exposed wiring from a cable, plug or connection that is engaged in a
live socket is extremely hazardous. If a cable or plug is deemed hazardous,
turn off the mains power and remove the cable, any fuses and fuse
assemblies. All hazardous wiring must be immediately destroyed and
replaced in accordance to the above standard.
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ETTING STARTED
This chapter describes the LCR-8000G series in a
nutshell, including their main features, model
comparison, front / rear panel appearance, and
power up sequence. Use the Tutorial section for a
quick access to the main functionalities, step by
step.
Main Features
Main Features..............................................................12
Package contents Package Contents ........................................................13
Measurement
item
Measurement items ................................................... 13
Measurement combination........................................ 14
Equivalent Circuits...................................................... 14
Model
Comparison
Major Model Differences ........................................... 15
Panel overview
Front Panel Overview ..................................................16
Rear Panel Overview....................................................19
Tilt stand / Power
up
Tilt stand ......................................................................21
Power up ......................................................................22
Select AC mains frequency (50/60Hz)........................23