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Wayne Kerr 6420 Impedance Analyzer & LCR Meter

by September 09, 2004
Filed under: Technology
Wayne Kerr 6420 Impedance Analyzer

Wayne Kerr 6420 Impedance Analyzer

6420 Precision Impedance Analyzer and LCR Meter: Comprehensive Measurement Functions

The Wayne Kerr 6420 serves as the Audioholics primary test equipment device for measuring and analyzing cables!

Key Features

 

0.1% Basic Accuracy Up to 10MHz Frequency

 

1 Hz Frequency Step Resolution

 

Comprehensive measurement functions

 

Straight forward intuitive operation Optional DC Voltage and Current Bias

 

Graphical sweep mode (impedance mode)

 

GPIB,RS-232, Printer Port interfaces

 

Comprehensive measurement functions.

 

Providing all the well-known measurement parameters: Impedance |Z|, Admittance |Y|, Phase Angle(?), Reactance(X), Conductance(G), Susceptance(B), Inductance(L), Capacitance(C), Quality Factor(Q), Dissipation Factor(D), DC Resistance(DCR).

 

Continuous frequency range from 40Hz -10MHz

 

Providing a continuous Variable frequency from 40Hz~ 10MHz at 1Hz step resolution, test all components at the desired test frequency, allowing a component to be test at a actual operating frequency.

 

Graphical sweep

 

Graph the parameter against frequency or AC drive level. Characterize a component graphically, helps the engineer understand how the component perform under different conditions.

 

Fast! Accurate! Repeatable! measurements

 

Testing components is easy with 6420 Impedance Analyzer. just connect the component and the analyzer accurately measures the component value displaying selected primary and secondary. with a basic accuracy of 0.1%. Connection to the component is made using one of a range of 4 terminal Kelvin connectors.

 

Excellent performance !! Frequency up to 10MHz !!

 

With excellent performance, 40Hz to 10MHz continuous measurement frequency, 0.1% basic accuracy, comprehensive measurement functions and GPIB, RS-232 and handler interfaces. The 6420 Impedance analyzer provides you total solutation.

 

Flexible, full remote control

 

Providing control and output capability. The 6420 offers three useful interface as standard. GPIB, RS-232, Handler and Printer Port , Making remote control and printing straightforward.

 

6420 Impedance Analyzer & LCR Meter Specifications

(Wayne Kerr Electronics Inc. reserves the right to change specification without notice)

Measurement Parameters

Any of the following parameters can be measured and displayed:

 


DC Functions

 


Resistance (Rdc).

 


AC Functions

 


Capacitance (C), Inductance (L), Resistance (R), Conductance (G), Susceptance (B), Reactance (X), Dissipation Factor (D), Quality Factor (Q), Impedance (Z), Admittance (Y) and Phase Angle ( q ).

The following display formats are available:

 


Series or Parallel Equivalent Circuit

 


Series Equivalent Circuit Only

 


Parallel Equivalent Circuit Only

 


Polar Form

Test Conditions

 


AC Drive

 


Frequency Range
20Hz to 10MHz (6420C)
20Hz to 5MHz (6420B)
20Hz to 3MHz (6420A)
20Hz to 500kHz (6420)

 


Resolution: 5 digits

Drive Level (AC & DC Measurements)

Open Circuit Voltage

Short Circuit Current

Frequency Range

10mV to 2V rms

100µA to 20mA rms

DC to 5MHz

10mV to 1.2V rms

100µA to 12mA rms

5MHz to 10MHz

Signal source impedance: 100O nominal

 


Resolution: 10mV
> Accuracy for open circuit voltage:
For frequency < 1MHz 1%±5mV
> For frequency > 1MHz 2.5% ±10mV

AC Measurement Speeds

Four selectable speeds for all measurement functions. Selecting slower measurement speed increases reading resolution and reduces measurement noise by averaging.

The following measurement periods apply for AC measurements ³ 1kHz.

 


Maximum speed» 80ms

 


Fast speed» 150ms

 


Medium speed » 450ms

 


Slow speed» 600ms

DC Measurement Speeds

Four selectable speeds for Rdc measurement function. Selecting slower measurement speed increases reading resolution and reduces measurement noise by averaging.

 


Maximum speed» 30ms

 


Fast speed» 60ms

 


Medium speed » 120ms

 


Slow speed» 900ms

Display Ranges

R, Z , X

0.01mO to 1GO

G, Y, B

0.001nS to 1S

L

0.001uH to > 100kH

C

0.001pF to > 1F

D

0.00001 to > 1000

Q

0.01 to > 1000

Rdc

0.01mO to > 100MO

Modes Of Operation

Measurement

 


Selection of any measurement parameter and test condition.

 


Single-level function-menu controlled by keypad and soft keys.

 


Single and repetitive measurements displaying major and minor terms.

 


Analogue scale with configurable Hi/Lo limits giving PASS/FAIL indication.

Multi-Step

 


Measurement parameters and test conditions set using MULTI-STEP SET MODE.

 


Up to 30 steps with configurable limits.

 


PASS/FAIL indication.

Graph (Optional)

 


Measurement parameters and test conditions set using GRAPH SET MODE.

 


Graphical sweep vs. frequency with selection of start frequency, stop frequency and step size. Linear/log scaling available on all measurement parameters.

 


Graph may be directly plotted on a printer or saved to a file over GPIB.

Measurement Connections

 


4 front panel BNC connectors with the screens at ground potential.

 


Terminals withstand connection of charged capacitor up to 5V, either polarity.

General

Power Supply

Input Voltage

115V AC ±10% or 230V AC ±10% (selectable)

Frequency

50/60Hz

VA rating

150VA max

Input fuse rating

115V/230V operation: 3AT

 


The input fuse is in the fuse holder drawer integral to the IEC input connector.

Display

 


High contrast black and white LCD module 320 x 240 pixels with CPL back lighting.
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Visible area 115 x 86mm.

Printer Output

Remote Control

Remote Trigger
Rear panel phone jack with internal pull-up, operates on logic low or contact closure.

Mechanical

Height

150mm (5.9")

Width

440mm (17.37")

Depth

525mm (20.5")

Weight

10kg

Environmental Conditions

Temperature Range

Storage: -40°C to +70°C.
Operating: 0°C to 40°C.
Normal accuracy: 15°C to 35°C.

Relative Humidity

Altitude

Installation Category

Pollution Degree

Safety

EMC

 

Pricing:

Model

Price (USD)

6420

$4,888.00

6420A

$7,388.00

6420B

$9,888.00

6420C

$12,388.00

 

Contact Information:
Wayne Kerr Electronics
165L New Boston Street
Woburn , MA 01801
781-938-8390

www.waynekerrusa.com

 

About the author:
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Gene manages this organization, establishes relations with manufacturers and keeps Audioholics a well oiled machine. His goal is to educate about home theater and develop more standards in the industry to eliminate consumer confusion clouded by industry snake oil.

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